By the time Zim got out, the Irken Armada arrived. Earth appeared on the main screen. \u201cUgly little rock,\u201d muttered Tak. \u201cConduct the usual scans. I\u2019m positive the humans won\u2019t offer anything in terms of slave labor.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cConducting planetary sweep,\u201d replied the helmsman. The scans then revealed\u2026something unusual. \u201c\u2026Hang on, that can\u2019t be right.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s the matter?\u201d asked Tak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe scans are saying there\u2019s a Zygon presence on this rock!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWHAT?!\u201d Tak stormed over to the helm console and checked. \u201cThat\u2019s impossible! I didn\u2019t find any Skarasen there when I first visited!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cApparently, it was masked until now,\u201d replied the helmsman. \u201cIt looks like it was meant to be revealed only to Irken sensors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThen Zim saw them too!\u201d hissed Tak. \u201cBut how would they know we were-?!\u201d A thought then struck her. \u201c\u2026Doctor!\u201d she snarled. \u201cSHE\u2019S behind this!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShould we conduct our organic sweep, my Tallest?\u201d asked a soldier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe can\u2019t, not with Zygons having claimed it!\u201d Tak then stroked her chin. \u201c\u2026But they can\u2019t exactly interfere with us taking Zim\u2019s head. Ready my Runner!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDoctor, Zim\u2019s entering the streets!\u201d warned Dib.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAnd planetary sensors,\u201d advised Kate, \u201cindicate that a personal ship is entering Earth\u2019s atmosphere on a direct course with Doomsville!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cRight then, Brotok,\u201d the Doctor said to a fat human, \u201cyou know what to do?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLeave it to us, Doctor,\u201d replied the human. \u201cWe\u2019ll sort out this Irken problem and at least delay any civil war for five years and keep it away from Earth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDoctor, I hope this works!\u201d urged Amy. \u201cYou DID say you fought the Zygons!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI fought aggressive sects of Zygons,\u201d corrected the Doctor. \u201cBrotok leads a sect that is more peaceful.\u201d As the Doctor spoke, several humans, minus Brotok, shimmered out of view and in their places were solidly-built, earthy-colored humanoids with cone-shaped heads and covered in suckers. These were the true forms of the Zygons. Brotok smiled, still in his human disguise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoy, are the Irkens in for a nasty surprise!\u201d he purred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019d really rather not have a battle between Irkens and Zygons,\u201d urged the Doctor. Before Brotok could retort, Tak\u2019s ship landed and she strode out. Zim then arrived; a manic grin plastered on his face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, Tak the Terrible New Girl arrives!\u201d he chuckled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBetter being terrifying than being a failure like you!\u201d retorted Tak. \u201cBut I have more pressing matters, like a certain beast found in that obscure lake miles from here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI saw the Skarasen too, but the Zygons can wait! You\u2019ve blunted the Empire for too long!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBlunted?! I am fixing what YOU broke!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAh yes, the common duties of a Janitor Drone!\u201d scoffed Zim. Tak snarled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhen I\u2019m done with you, Sizz-Lorr will be keeping you as his fast-food drone forever!\u201d she vowed as her PAK gave her a gun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe couldn\u2019t even get me back while I was an Invader! NOW I AM THE TALLEST! NOT YOU, YOU ELEVATOR-SHOE WEARING PIPSQUEAK!\u201d Zim\u2019s PAK handed him his gun. The two Tallest aimed their weapons\u2026then the guns were shot out of their hands via bio-electric blasts! The two Irkens turned their heads and saw Brotok, still in his human disguise, with a platoon of Zygons flanking him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c\u2026Is this a joke?!\u201d demanded Tak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNo joke, Zim, Tak,\u201d replied Brotok. \u201cI am Warrior Engineer Brotok, authorized to speak on behalf of the Zygons living here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAnd?\u201d asked Zim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAnd it is my duty to inform you,\u201d continued Brotok, \u201cthat you are on the wrong side of a Zygon planet\u2019s atmosphere according to the Treaty of Zimtok V.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat\u2019s irrelevant!\u201d snarled Tak. \u201cThe Irken Internal Matters Clause must be satisfied! Leave at once!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019m afraid they can\u2019t do that,\u201d called the Doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDOCTOR!\u201d snarled Zim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou DARE interfere!\u201d hissed Tak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhen a blunder like this threatens to unravel the Web of Time, I always interfere!\u201d replied the Doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat blunder are you talking about?!\u201d demanded Zim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Irken Civil War,\u201d explained the Doctor, \u201cthe war between your respective factions, isn\u2019t supposed to start now. It begins in five years\u2019 time!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAnd why should that concern us?!\u201d snarled Tak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBecause my arrival shifted things too early! All I ask is that you hold off on any infighting until five years have passed and that you keep said infighting OFF Earth!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou demand too much, Doctor!\u201d argued Zim. \u201cThe Irken Civil War will begin now, and it will result in my glorious unfolding of Operation Impending Doom III!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cALL HAIL ZIM!\u201d called half of Tak\u2019s soldiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTRAITORS!\u201d called the other half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cENOUGH!\u201d shouted Brotok as he held up a device. Zim and Tak\u2019s eyes widened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat is that?!\u201d yelped Tak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAn active communications link to the Shadow Proclamation!\u201d replied Brotok. \u201cAnd nothing would make me happier than you two firing on one another giving me the excuse to call the Judoon here!\u201d The two Tallest stared the smiling Brotok down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c\u2026If it were any other race,\u201d hissed Zim, \u201cI\u2019d say you were bluffing, Brotok!\u201d He then visibly deflated. Tak then raised her hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cStand down, all of you, traitors AND loyalists!\u201d she ordered. \u201cZygons don\u2019t bluff and the Empire can\u2019t afford an armed conflict with the Judoon and the Zygons!\u201d The Irken soldiers holstered their weapons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cExcellent decision, Almighty Tallest!\u201d chuckled Brotok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNow then!\u201d called the Doctor as two UNIT soldiers brought out a table and four chairs. The Doctor and Brotok sat on one side. \u201cNot my favorite bit, but let\u2019s discuss a new treaty.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the Doctor and Brotok discussed terms with Zim and Tak, Dib looked on. \u201c\u2026Is this what the Doctor\u2019s life is like?\u201d he asked no one in particular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYes, believe it or not,\u201d replied Amy\u2019s voice. She and Lurra Rus approached Dib. \u201cShe\u2019s a lonely lady, most of the time. So she takes us on as companions to see slices of her life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShe has this innate desire to help people,\u201d continued Lurra Rus. \u201cTo make the universe a better place throughout time and space wherever it\u2019s permitted.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThen the Irken Civil War?\u201d asked Dib.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cProbably a fixed point in time,\u201d replied Amy. \u201cWhat will happen, will happen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShe can\u2019t undo the mistakes of the past,\u201d said Lurra Rus, \u201cbut she CAN show us the path to a better future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cExcuse me, Dib!\u201d called Kate\u2019s voice. She approached the group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDr. Stewart!\u201d Dib saluted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNot just yet, Dib,\u201d said Kate. \u201cNot unless you hear me out.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cKate?\u201d asked Amy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDib Membrane, I\u2019ve spoken with your father,\u201d explained Kate. \u201cAnd we both agreed, albeit I don\u2019t think he fully believes in aliens, that you would be the person to make sure Zim behaves and complies with the upcoming treaty. But, we have to say, your personal technology can\u2019t really do much. But with UNIT resources\u2026\u201d Dib blinked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c\u2026Are you asking me to join UNIT?!\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs part of our internship program,\u201d replied Kate. \u201cBut your internship assignment will be to monitor Zim and make sure he behaves.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAnd report any suspicious behavior to you?\u201d asked Dib. \u201cWhat about the Swollen Eyeball Network?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey\u2019re in direct communication with us,\u201d answered Kate. \u201cThey will get your findings at the same time as us. Although, only Agent\u2026DarkBootie\u2026seems to be supportive of you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat\u2019s not new,\u201d replied Dib. \u201c\u2026But joining UNIT, people that actually DO protect Earth from alien threats\u2026\u201d Dib smiled. \u201cCadet Dib Membrane, reporting for duty!\u201d he said. Kate smiled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Doctor looked over at Dib accepting his new position and grinned. \u201cTime\u2019s going right on track,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, we are agreed, then?\u201d said Brotok, calling everyone\u2019s attention to the treaty. \u201cWhile the Irken Civil War cannot be prevented, it is at least delayed by five years. Neither Zim nor Tak can interfere with one another\u2019s business until then. Zim will remain on Earth under close observation by UNIT and the Swollen Eyeball Network and cannot exact retribution on GIR and Minimoose, nor will he conquer the planet. Tak also cannot conquer Earth and she will be observed by the Shadow Proclamation to ensure that she continues in the rebuilding of Irk, but she cannot kill any Irken that chooses to follow Zim. At the end of five years, when civil war DOES break out, Earth will not be involved in any battleplans or be caught in the crossfire. A breach of this treaty will result in the Shadow Proclamation arresting both parties and occupying Irk.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c\u2026Agreed,\u201d grunted Zim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAgreed,\u201d muttered Tak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThen all that\u2019s left,\u201d said the Doctor as she handed pens to Zim and Tak, \u201cis to sign.\u201d The two Tallest then signed on their respective signature lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c\u2026I\u2019ll crush you in five years, Tak!\u201d warned Zim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe feeling\u2019s mutual, Zim!\u201d retorted Tak. She then stood up. \u201cSoldiers! We are leaving!\u201d Tak and her men marched back to her ship and took off. Dib then approached the group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAccepted your UNIT assignment, Dib?\u201d asked the Doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHis UNIT assign-NO!\u201d yelped Zim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLooks like I\u2019m still watching you, Zim!\u201d laughed Dib. \u201cThough now I\u2019ve got UNIT on my side!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf I didn\u2019t sign that treaty, I\u2019d eat your brain-meats, Dib!\u201d snarled Zim. He stormed back to his base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWell, this has been fun,\u201d said Amy, \u201cbut I\u2019m ready to take it easy now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSame here,\u201d agreed Lurra Rus as everyone returned to the TARDIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou sure you don\u2019t want to come, Dib?\u201d asked the Doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI know you said it\u2019s a time machine, Doctor,\u201d replied Dib, \u201cbut I need to focus on my UNIT assignment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAll right then. Bye now!\u201d The Doctor and her friends entered the TARDIS and it took off in its usual manner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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