literature

IZ-Commando Scars part 4

Deviation Actions

Darkdealer65's avatar
By
Published:
382 Views

Literature Text

[Conveyor-belt Planet; cargo ship leaving during rush hour; half an hour later]

Captain: Order 329 is on its way, sir.

Skull: (over monitor) Carry on, soldier.

Pilot: We are preparing to enter warp speed. (a small explosion rocks the ship) What's going on?

Captain: All sentries prepare to defend the supplies.

(a squad of ten prepares for the intruders; soon, Zim bursts through the door and starts mowing down the sentries)

Zim: Kneel before Zim, filthy commandos!

(the sentries fight back, but don't get too far because of Zim being too fast)

Captain: (enters the room) You're not going anywhere. (pulls out a shock rifle and starts firing)

Zim: (dodges the blasts and knocks the captain out cold) All right, it's all clear.

(Stone and Jeena enter the ship and head for the bridge, while Zim throws the captain into space; Stone returns to throw out the pilot, then returns to fly the ship back)

Stone: Let's get this shipment back to Dume; the others will greatly appreciate these supplies.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

[Dume; twenty minutes later]

Ven: Well done, you three; well done. I'm very pleased at your success.

Zim: (bows with a grin) I am ready to serve.

Klaxx: (runs in) I found something on Scourgon.

Ven: What did you find?

Klaxx: Actually, it's a who, not a what; I found him in a suspended animation capsule

Zim: What?

Klaxx: Something Skull started around twenty three years ago. I stumbled across it while setting explosives around some of the outposts.

Ven: And who would this person be?

Klaxx: (turns to the door) Come on in.

(Dib walks in, apparently no worse for wear, aside from being taller)

Zim: The Dib..........The Dib?!! He's a zombie!!!

Dib: (sighs) Not him again.

Sev: Zombie?

Jeena: Dib was killed before the war began.

Sev: Then how is he still alive?

Klaxx: My best guess is that Skull kept his remains for future use.

Ven: You don't know?

Klaxx: Skull doesn't tell any of his plans to his sentries, only his generals.

Dib: Okay, you saw me. I'm out of here. (leaves the room)

Zim: (scowls) Why did it have to be him?

Sev: (shrugs) Don't bother asking; that's what I say.

Gir: (walks in) I MADE WAFFLES!!!

Ven: You really need to stop making those.

Gir: (puts the plate on a nearby table) They's good, and there's waffle in them.

Zim: YOU'RE LYING!!!

Klaxx: Is he always like that?

Jeena: You get used to it after a while.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

[Scourgon; capital; throne room]

Skull: What do you mean it was hijacked?

Sentry: (over monitor) The cargo number 329 was stolen; the crew has been butchered.

Skull: (scowls as he turns off the monitor) It's hard to find good help these days.

Galaxia: I couldn't agree more, sir.

Skull: Well, you know what to do; find the pirates and bring them here.

Galaxia: With pleasure, master. (leaves the room)

Control Brain: (in Zoid's voice) She's loyal to you; keep your eyes open for any sign of betrayal from her.

Skull: She is in good hands; after all, she was programmed to serve me faithfully.

Control Brain: (changes to Skrag's voice) But some of your soldiers tried to betray you in the past; how do you know she won't follow suit?

Skull: I made doubly sure she won't change sides; that's what she was repurposed for.

Control Brain: (changes to Starstorm's voice) Perhaps you're right, but be careful regardless.

Skull: That I will.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

[Scourgon; capital; training room]

Crom: (blasts the practice targets with his multi-purpose weapon arm, currently a rocket launcher)

Maxx: Your accuracy is flawless.

Crom: The key is to not pull the trigger, but squeeze it.

Destron: Ingenious; no wonder you crushed the Planet Jackers by yourself.

Claww: They didn't stand a chance against us; besides, it serves them right for trying to attack Scourgon.

Nexus: Maybe so, but we should be on the lookout for smarter enemies. (fires a shock rifle at a target) Those always offer more challenge.

Claww: (rips apart a training SIR unit) I say the stronger they are, the better the challenge you get and the bigger reward.

Destron: (throws a few punches at midair) Perhaps, but there needs to be a balance of brain and brawn for the perfect opponent. If they're either too weak or too stupid, then where's the fun of killing off your victims?

Maxx: Exactly.

Skull: (enters the room) Commandos, ten hut. I have important news for us all.

(the others salute)

Skull: We have pirates stealing our supplies; although I have someone working on it, I need you to tighten your grip on all of the planets you watch over. Can I have your approval on this course of action?

(the others cheer loudly)

Skull: Good; now, return to your designated worlds and wait for more instructions.

(the others run off to the hanger)

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

[Dume; briefing room]

Dib: (stares off through the window at the stars)

Zim: (walks in with Ven and Jeena) All right, now you have to spill it.

Dib: Spill what?

Zim: How is it you're standing here? I killed you!

Dib: If you must know how I'm still here, it was Tenn's doing.

Zim: WHAT?!!

Dib: She revived me in secret during the early years of the war; she never told me why.

Ven: Are you sure it wasn't Skull who brought you back?

Dib: I know it was Tenn; she was there when I woke up.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

[FLASHBACK]

Dib: (wakes up) What? I'm still alive.

Tenn: Of sorts; you're back in your human form, courtesy of me.

Dib: Why?

Tenn: I'll tell you later. (pushes a button that sends the capsule off into space)

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

[END OF FLASHBACK]

Dib: She never told me why; I never saw her again.

Jeena: That's because Tenn was exterminated by commando forces long ago; she must have revived you before she was caught.

Dib: (sighs) It doesn't matter. I shouldn't be alive; I took Skull's orders for awhile. I even harmed my own sister.

Zim: I'll say.

Ven: Well, I for one am glad you're here; you fighting to avenge those who've fallen.

Dib: Yes.

Jeena: Plus, you're probably the last human left; the others were destroyed along with Earth.

Dib: That doesn't help. (gets up) Everyone I knew is gone, I've helped an evil overlord in his quest for universal domination, and I get revived by someone who doesn't give me a reason why. (starts to leave) I don't have a purpose anymore.

Ven: (grabs Dib) The way you're talking only does your enemy's work for you. Once we have enough power to attack Scourgon, you can avenge yourself for everything you've done.

Dib: (sighs) I'm beyond salvation, but I'll stick around. (leaves)

Ven: (follows Dib)

Jeena: Wow, does Dib always moan about everything?

Zim: His horrible voice makes people sick.

Jeena: Everyone but Tenn, I recall. I bet she brought him back out of emotions.

Zim: I wish I could do the same for Gaz.

Jeena: Why?

Zim: She was my everything.......the only human friend I've ever really had........someone who understood how I worked..........everything.

Jeena: I say you should forget about her; these feelings can only act as a weakness that will strike in your darkest hour. It's happened before, if you've forgotten.

Zim: I know! (sighs) But it's too hard to forget.

Jeena: Besides, you'd live a lot longer than she would; humans like her grow old really fast. You'd still have decades to your life, but she'd already be dead. The best idea is to find love with someone of your species.

Zim: Oh, like you?

Jeena: (smiles a little) Maybe.

Zim: As I remember, you were an enemy created to hunt me down. In fact, your kind already killed me. You're just like Zee was; stubborn as what humans call an ox.

Jeena: If it wasn't for me, you'd be reduced to slag, Skull would have taken credit for your "mission", and you'd be erased from existence by the Control Brains.

Zim: What are you saying?

Jeena: I'm saying I rescued you because......I can't say it.

Zim: (aims a gun at Jeena) SAY IT!!!

Jeena: I saved you because I loved you!! (sighs) And I still do.

Zim: (scowls as he puts his gun away) Then you're wasting your time.

Jeena: I know that. I've tried to move on, but I just can't; you've left that big of an impact on me.

Zim: My life belongs to Gaz alone, and that's how it's going to be.

Jeena: (aims a gun at Zim) Then maybe nobody can have you if I can't.

Ven: (enters the room) What is going on in here?

Zim: She's obsessed with me!!

Ven: (turns to Jeena) Is this true?

Jeena: (closes her eyes) Yes sir; I can't help it. It's something that won't leave me, no matter how hard I try.

Ven: That's exactly how he feels about Gaz; he can't choose anyone else either.

Jeena: But she's dead! It's my turn now.

Ven: (puts a hand on Jeena's shoulder) I'm afraid that you and Zim won't work out in the end. The two of you are destined to follow diverging paths. His destiny lies with Gaz, while yours lies with someone else. I'm not sure who; that's in the hands of fate, not mine. Do you understand?

Jeena: (sighs sadly) I.......I think so. (leaves the room)

Ven: (watches her leave) If only Ram was here; he'd know that to do.

Zim: I....I'd like to know one thing.

Ven: What?

Zim: How did you survive all those years after Singe?

Ven: (looks around) You're not to tell anyone about this, but I placed a memory lock on my PAK, making it look like it was empty. Afterwards, I posed as the new Irken who was given my PAK, and when Skull conquered the universe, I unlocked my old memory.

Zim: And what about...your arms? (points to them, as they're made of metal)

Ven: Galaxia sliced my real arms off.

Zim: I see. (gets up) Well, I guess I should get ready for another attack strike then.

Ven: Actually, you and I have a mission to do.

Zim: Where?

Ven: Foodcourtia.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

[Space; near Dirt]

Galaxia: So far, there's nothing to report. Then again, nobody has ever escaped from me. (chuckles to herself) Oh what fun it will be to finish Ven off for good, then nobody will stand in the way of the commando regime.
With this last piece, the events of the next chapter are set in motion.

Dib returns in this part.

Expect to see some new faces in the next chapter.

Enjoy, and see you all in 2015.

Part 3: IZ-Commando Scars part 3
© 2014 - 2024 Darkdealer65
Comments0
Join the community to add your comment. Already a deviant? Log In