Skeeto and his new-found gang of misfits spent the next few days making their preparations. Meanwhile, their animal-themed companions helped each in their own special ways. Wendy proved herself useful, gathering supplies and keeping Skeeto on track. Mimi busied herself, still keeping away from Tak, spitefully showing her independence and talking a lot with Skeeto. G.I.R.'s most useful quality was staying out of the way.
"Tak! How goes the scheming?" Skeeto popped up behind her. Tak held her ground, no longer startled by Skeeto's sudden intrusions, as this level of energy seemed to be very commonplace for him.
"It's not scheming, Bee Boy." She flatly replied.
"Semantics!" Skeeto sang. "So?"
Tak sighed. "If we feed you to the Estapistians, maybe they'll just give us the Apis Metallum. Hm?"
Skeeto shook his head. "Nice try, but I'm the heart and soul of this operation!"
G.I.R. called from nearby "And I'm the GUACAMOLE!!"
Skeeto looked at Tak, both of them recognizing the sprouting idea behind each other's eyes.
Tak grinned. "Hey, G.I.R...."
"yyyyeeeessss?" G.I.R. stepped into the room.
"I have a very important job for you!"
He gasped. "REALLY!? And for Toasty?" He held up his toaster above his head.
Tak caught a glimpse of her reflection in its pristine surface. Her scars were still a bitter reminder of failure.
Skeeto interjected. "Yes! Especially Toasty! The Estapistians will Love Toasty!"
G.I.R. gasped. "Really!?"
Skeeto nodded, "You two will get to be on the front lines."
Tak looked at Skeeto quizzically, taking note of the dark grin on his face. Perhaps he was much more like an Irken than she had originally thought. "That's brilliant..."
G.I.R. lifted the toaster up in the air. "Let's go get ready Toasty!" He ran off.
"I think we're almost ready then!" Skeeto said cheerfully.
Tak nodded, "Get your supplies."
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Return (Invader Zim Fanfic)
FanfictionAs Zim is attempting to destroy Dib for probably the hundred and twenty-sixth time, they are interrupted by Tak, whose motives are unclear. Meanwhile, Tak struggles with her identity, and a new mysterious stranger has disrupted the lives of both her...
