We were about to defeat the patriarchy: but Galactic colonialism showed up

by acpendra

Summary:

Thirteen-year-old Dib transfers to Ohtori on some info from the swollen eyeball network, and of course, Zim has to follow his long-time enemy. Good news, their derailing the carefully made plans of a certain asistant Chairman.
Bad news, everyone else at Ohtori is getting dragged into the madness.

Anthy Hiemenyia is starting to wonder if she should just give up and become a professional alcoholic. But at least she sort of made friends with an equally disgruntled little sister who can bend the universe.

Chapter 1

Pilot

 

The camera zooms in on Ohtori Academy. It sweeps over the birdcage-shaped rose garden. The students walk across the campus in their neat blue-green uniforms. It sweeps over the grassy hills and blooming flowers.

DIb voice over: It's been a year since it all started. My battle with the alien Zim for the safety of all mankind.

Scenes from previous Invader Zim episodes are shown as he continues to speak.

 

Dib's voice over: Ohtori Academy was in the files of the Swollen Eyeball network. A Japanese private school full of unexplained mysteries. And something about the Power to revolutionize the world. I’ll admit it's unclear what this power was exactly. But it may help my mission to stop Zim.

The camera changes to the interior of the membrane household. Professor Membrane's head floats on a screen. Gaz sits playing her game slave without looking up.

Professor Membrane: I don’t know, son, Japan is far away.

Dib: It's just that they have one of the top science programs in the country.
professor's membrane freezes and gains a hopeful air.

Professor Membrane: Are you telling me you're ready to study real science?

Dib: So that’s why i’m here.
The camera reveals he’s blabbing to Akio. Professor Membrane floats above them on a screen.
Professor Member: As you can see, my son is a little insane.

Akio: Pleased to meet you, I’m Akio Ohtori. I’m just the deputy trustee chairman. The trustee Chairman is my father-in-law.

Dib: (Excitedly) I heard there are a lot of unexplained things at this school. You seen any Ghosts? Maybe a vampire?

Akio: I don’t know about all that, but I do know. The students of this academy are free and have a love of learning.

 

Professor Membrane: Real science, I hope.

Akio: Why, of course, I’m quite a fan of Astronomy myself. I had this tower built precisely so I could study the stars.

Professor Membrane: See, son.

Dib: So, what are your thoughts on the sightings of the Yukionna?

The camera cuts to Dib looking triumphant as Gaz stands behind him with a murderous look. As the two of them walk across Ohtori’s campus. Then Dib’s eyes go wide. The camera pans down the crowd to reveal a smirking Zim dressed in an Ohtori uniform.

Touga: If it cannot break its shell the chick will die without being born. We are the chick the world is our egg.
Shows his and the other student councils' outlines in the elevator. Along with Zim’s much shorter silhouette.
Touga: If we don’t crack the world's shell, we will die without being born.

Stuco: smash the world's shell for the revolution of the world!
The camera shows them sitting at a white table on the balcony.

Saionji: (points at Zim) Why is he here? I know he doesn’t have the grades. He’s never even won any competitions.

Zim: LIES! I happened to win last month's basketball tournament.

Saionji: By cheating! There were so many fouls committed that day. They created a new list of rules. Just to make sure such injuries never happen again.

Zim: Yes! Because I am awesome and will beat all you dirt monkeys! With your inferior human organs!

Juri: You of all people lecturing about violence?

 

Miki: We all know you go too far Sempai

 

Touga: They have a point Saionji, you need to stop abusing the bride.

 

Zim: Why isn’t she his slave? So he can do what he wants.

 

Nanami:s Himenyia is a big weirdo! So who cares?
You know, I heard a rumor. She keeps snails in her pencil case.

 

Stuco looks appalled, Saionji looks indignant

Saionji: Slave! The rose bride and I are deeply in love.

 

Anthy: (playing up being pitiful) Right now, I’m Saionji-sama’s bride. I will do everything he wishes.

 

Zim: Sounds like a slave to me.

 

Miki: How could you say such a horrible thing Zim kun?

 

Touga: It's called marriage Zim

 

Zim: Which seems like another word for slavery.

 

Nanami: Are you questioning my big brother?

 

Saionji: (Jumps to his feet heatedly) For the last time, Zim, Anthy, and I are love birds, so it's different.

 

Miki: In love?

 

Saionji: ( Gets up and strides out with Anthy.) If you're so concerned with the code. Then win back the bride in a duel. (Miki and Juri leave).

 

Touga: Don’t forget the next duel will be soon upon.

 

Zim; I’ll challenge him!

 

Saionji: perposterus

 

Touga: Saionji is right, Zim, you lack certain….. qualities

Flashback shows Zim standing in the dueling arena. As Anthy stands next to him, the white light flashes on his chest, but nothing is coming out. Anthy turns to the other duelists and makes a helpless gesture.

Zim: What are you defective come on Rose slave draw the weapon!

Anthy: I cannot

Zim grabs and squeezes his own chest, trying to pull a sword from it. While the rest of the stuco stand around awkwardly. Zim rolls on the floor trying to pull out the sword. While grunting and straining.

Flashes back to the present

Touga: Having a bit of trouble were we?

 

ZIm: Swords are an inferior weapon! I have no interest in your pathetic human duels.

 

Nanami: Then why did you challenge Kyouichi?

 

Zim: Silence, dirt girl! (Narrows his eyes at Anthy.) I found out more about this power to revolutionize the world, and it's kinda…. not good.

 

Nanami: What did you just call me, you green-skinned freak?

 

Touga and Saionji are ignoring them and only focusing on one another intensely.

Saionji: I’m already looking forward to whoever it is. That will challenge me.

 

Zim: Like that’s hard, your fighting technique makes you easily beatable by middle school girls.

Camera zooms in on Saionji’s furious face and Touga’s do you have a death wish expression. Then cuts to Dib watching as Saionji dangles Zim’s communicator just out of his reach. Lifting it higher slowly as Zim jumps for it.

Zim: Give that back shiny-haired stink beast!

 

Saionji: ( Smirks) Well Zim why don’t you just reach up and grab it.

 

Zim: You may have a genetically superior height advantage but you will rue the day you messed with Zim! Start rueing!

Utena shows up and snatches the communicator from Saionji.

Utena: You are a huge jerk! What just because he’s smaller then you?

 

Dib: ( Turns to Utena) Can I have that? Its obviously important alien technology which….I

 

Utena: Are you kidding me?

Zim snatches his communicator back, glaring at all of them.

 

Dib: He’s an evil alien trying to take over the world!

Zim: I am a normal human worm baby

 

Saionji: Well, you’re certainly a worm, like the larvae of a codling Moth hiding in the core of a fresh apple.
Dib looks at him in stunned silence.

Utena: Now you’re calling him a worm!

 

Dibi: Zim just called all of us worms.

 

Saionji: (To Utena) You should mind you’re own business. Was that all you wanted to talk about?”

 

Utena: You’re the captain of the kendo club, right? You’ve got to duel with me after school.

 

Saionji: (noticing her ring) Ah, so you’re the next challenger

 

Utena: (Confused) What do you mean by that

 

Dib: He wants to meet you after classes. In the dueling arena in the forest at the end of the school. (turns to Zim) And this isn’t over!

 

Saionji: Yes, how did you?

 

Dib: Let's just say we’ve been here before.

 

Saionji and Utena leave in opposite directions, looking confused as the absolute destiny apocalypse music starts to play.

 

Zim: Hello, Dib.

 

Dib: Whatever you’re planning, Zim…you’re not getting away with it.

The shadow girls appear

A-ko: I wonder, I wonder. Do you wonder what I wonder?

 

D-ko: There's going to be another duel out in the forest today.

 

Dib: You already did this one about four times.

 

Zim; Go away Shadow beasts! This is my planet to conquer!

 

A-ko: Oh brave warrior your going to fight for the helpless, meddlesome brave warrior!

 

Dib: hello are you lisening

 

A-ko: We of the thespian profession have learned to ignore hecklers.
Spins in a circle around and around

D-ko: One, little two, little three, little witches. What calamity!
A-ko and D-ko clasp hands
Will it end or start up from the beginning?

Dib: Wait you know about the….

A-ko: I wonder, I wonder do you wonder what I wonder
They vanish Zim also appears to be gone.

 

The camera cuts to Dib trying to talk to Juri as she puts up her fencing equipment.

Dib: Zim is on the student council with you, surely you noticed

 

Juri: Dib kun, I’ve tried to be nice, hoping you would pick up on the many subtle hints I dropped. Certain people have reputations, and others have no standing. So wouldn’t you agree that these two kinds of people mixing would be foolish?

DIb: What are you trying to….

 

Juri: (irritated) I don’t want to be seen around you. I don’t want to come off as ungracious, but I’d appreciate it if you’d keep a respectable distance from me.

The camera cuts to Dib to the interior of Touga’s mansion.

Touga: I’m honored that the son of the esteemed professor Membrane would honor me with a visit.

Dib: About Zim

 

Touga: (Lounges on the coach) About that delicate matter. Dib kun you seem like a promising young man.

Dib: You’re only four years older than me.

 

Touga: (places tea in front of Dib) So, wouldn’t you agree it's important? To maintain the peace and tranquility of the campus? And that your thoughtless actions could cause unnecessary panic?

 

Dib: You think an alien invasion isn’t cause for panic.

 

Touga: Nonsense, nothing bad ever happens at Ohtori. If there were a threat, our Chairman of the Board would be swift to act. So there is no need to worry.

 

The camera cuts to Dib and Miki in the piano room.

 

Miki: That’s not very charitable of you, Dib sempai. You shouldn’t make up awful rumors about others.

 

Dib: He has green skin

 

Miki: Zim said it was a skin condition. Hypochromic anemia is caused by low iron intake from B6 deficiency. (thoughtfully) I think he may have something of that nature.

 

Dib: You mean there is a disease that turns your skin green? (shakes his head) That’s not important.

 

Miki: There's a logical explanation for everything. The paranormal doesn’t exist.

 

Dib: You go to a school where a girl can pull swords out of you!

 

Miki: Zim is a little odd, but he’s a perfectly normal boy like any other.

 

Camera pans to Dib and Nanami in the dining hall flanked by Akio and Yuko

Dib: Have you noticed the alien around here?

 

Nanami: ( Looks over at Anthy sitting with Utena with suspicion in her eyes)

 

Dib: No, I don’t ,mean Anthy though I have some questions. I was talking about Zim.

 

Nanami: Zim’s an alien that does explain his fashion sense. Only an alien would think that looked good. ( Eyes Dibs clothing)

 

Dib: No Nanami i’m not an Allien either.

 

Nanami: Well you’re certainly not normal.

 

Dib: (sighs) I need help stopping Zim.

 

Nanami: And? Even if Zim is an alien. Someone will take care of it.

 

Dib: You really want to take that chance?

 

Nanami: You seem to have the situation well handled. Why should I bother?

 

Dib: Are you……

Aiko, Kekio and Yuko look at him with glares.

 

Aiko:its time for you to stop bothering Nanami Sama

 

Yuko: She doesn’t want to be troubled by the likes of you.

 

Kekio: So just get lost.

Mitsuru walks up to the table holding a bento box.

Nanami: Looks like my lunch is here, thank you, Mitsuru.

 

Mitsuru: your welcome Nanami sama.

 

Nanami: You can go now

 

Camera flips to the kendo hall Dib watches Saionji doing his forms

 

Dib: I’m not crazy The truth about Zim is…..

 

Saionji: He’s an alien who wants to take over the world. (sword swish!)

 

Dib: (flabbergasted) You know!!!!

 

Saionji: How can I miss it with the constant rants about world domination and how he’s going to enslave mankind? He was the best the Irken armada had to offer? I wouldn’t be surprised if he was sent on a suicide mission.

 

Dib: Are you……sure your a jock?

 

Saionji: Make no mistake, I have no interest in teaming up with you. Zim, is a clod a buffoon. He couldn’t conquer a yakisoba stand. Let alone an entire planet. (pauses) if he manages to take over a convenience store then come find me.

 

Dib: Come on, you’re my last option for an ally! You weren’t even my first choice or my third. But you know!

Saionji: I have more important things to focus on.

 

Dib: (annoyed) The dueling games

Saionji has a comical look of shock on his face.

 

Saionji: How do you know?”

 

Dib: I stole a ring. I’ve been watching you guys. Why do you think I’m trying to recruit you? That power should be used to help me! Save all of mankind! Instead of some stupid, useless game!

Camera cuts to Dib sailing out of the kendo hall entrance and landing on his ass.
Dib bangs on the door

Dib: Come on, we’d be the perfect team! Together we could stop Zim!

 

Saionji: ( From inside) Go away!

 

Dib walks away looking dejected,

The camera cuts to Gaz playing her game slave in the Rose Garden. Anthy enters the rose garden slowly. Then spots Gaz. She freezes like a doe in the headlights. Then Anthy looks at Gaz, her glasses take on an eerie shine. Gaz doesn’t even look up from her game. But the flower petals crisp as the garden suddenly turns into a fiery hellscape. The two girls stand amidst a burning city.

Miki bursts into the garden.

Miki: Himenyia san I’d like……

 

Gaz gives him an ice-cold stare, and Miki shifts nervously. As flames threaten to start licking his feet.

 

Miki: Never mind i’ll ask later. ( He leaves)

Anthy exchanges an intense stare with Gaz. That lasts several seconds. Then the fire vanishes, the sun is back bright and shiny, without a word, Anthy goes to a corner of the garden and tends her roses. As Gaz continues to play her video game. Neither girl says a word, as if speech isn’t necessary.

Scene change to Nanami and Touga eating breakfast at the table.

Touga: I saw you talking to Dib Membrane today.

 

Nanami: he wanted to talk to me about some alien threat. I told him he could take care of it on his own. (goes back to buttering her toast.)

 

Touga: Nanami, do you know why we’re able to live together so happily? Its because you don’t talk to strange boys.

Nanami looks uncomfortable. Scene changes again, and Nanami spots Dib in class and sits as far away from him as possible. The camera lingers on his hurt face. The scene changes and Nanami once again sits in the dining hall. Aiko, Yuko and Kekio show up with a bento box.

Kekio: Here you go Nanami sama

 

Nanami: Mitsuru brings my lunch.

 

Aiko, Yuko, Kekio glance at one another.

 

Yuko: Nanami sama, he wasn’t in class today.

 

Camera cuts to Nanami at Mitsuru’s dorm room, knocking on his door.

 

Nanami: Mitsuru? Mitsuru?

 

She receives silence and pauses Mari wonders over.

Mari: You’re the one who Mitsuru always follows around.

 

Nanami: Do you know where Mitsuru is?

 

Mari: (alarmed) You haven’t seen him either.

 

Nanami: Where is my minon?

 

Mari: Our elementary school class has been disappearing. Over the past few days. ( looks frightened) No one knows where they're going.

Scene change interior of Dibs' dorm room, which resembles a tech lab. Gaz sits on her bed, gaming right across from him. Her stuffed animal's eyes glow.

Dib: they won’t help! What is wrong with them? All they do is waste their time on a stupid game! Can you believe it Gaz?

 

Gaz: Will you be quiet! I’m trying to get to the next level. I had to take two trains to the nearest game store.

 

There's a sudden knock on the door. Dib looks surprised but opens the door.
Nanami stormed past him.

Nanami: This alien of yours wouldn’t happen to abduct elementary schoolers, would he?

Dib: (almost gleeful) Yeah, Zim tends to kidnap kids and do horrible experiments on em.

 

Nanami: (distressed) Experiments? She falls to the floor dramatically.

Dib: I knew he was up to something; he’s been far too quiet!

Nanami: (grabs Dib) I cann’t let Zim hurt Mitsuru! You’re paranormal boy! What do
we do?”

Dib: (shiny eyes) We!!!!! You want to help me stop Zim?

 

Nanami: (narrows eyes) Let's go

Montoge of Dib excitedly starts putting tech together. While Nanami sharpens daggers. Dib points to a chart and talks in rapid succession. As Nanami snatches his plans and points to several things with her finger. Dib looked annoyed but nodded solemnly.
Montage ends with the two of them outside Dib in a black cat suit and Nanami in her yellow dueling uniform.

Scene change, memorial, Numero Hall camera pans downward underground to the mausoleum of coffins. Shoes are lined up against the walls. The left of the space has been turned into Zim’s tech lab. Gir runs around screaming and jumps into one of the coffins.

ZIm: GIRL! Stop playing with the filthy human meat suits boxes!

 

Gir: (decked out in rose rings!) I FOUND A PRIZE IN THE CEREAL BOX!

 

Mikage: (restrained) I’d appreciate if you would control your Robot. Zim san.

 

Zim: Silence, human ghost beast! And quiet that shuffly noise!

 

GIr jumps into the tank with the roses.

 

Gir: ( floats around like he’s in a pool) Swim swim, splash splash

 

Mikage (sighs) Is there any way to modify him? Upgrade his capacity for intellectual stimulation?

Zim: FOOL. You think your inferior human head meat can grasp the intricate machinery of the Almighty Irken empire! To even fix such superior technology? (Pause) You could install a television set.

 

Mikage: How would that help?

 

Before Zim can answer the lights blare red

Zim: Dib! Gir take care of the human

 

Mikage: (alarmed) you’re enemies are coming here?

 

Nanami and Dib get off the elevator as it dings. The camera lingers on them.

 

Dib: its over Zim!

 

Nanami: Where is Mitsuru? (spots Mikage) Souiji Numero you’re working with this freak?

Mikage: No, they took over the Numero Memorial Hall.

Zim; I’m glad to see you Dib.

 

Zim presses a button on the pad. The wall on the opposite side rolls back to reveal a bunch of crying elementary school children running on giant wheels hooked up to a giant machine. Which vibrates. Nanami stares in utter horror.

Zim: These small, stinky children have enormous amounts of energy. I’m using them to reverse the rotation of the Earth. Sending you filthy humans back into an ice age. Making your planet vulnerable to conquest.

 

Mitsuru: ( Exhausted) Nanama….sama….ahhh! ( His slowed movements cause an electroshock to hit him. Until he picks up the pace.

Dib: We’ll stop your reign of terror, Zim!

 

Nanami: (whispers) Mitsuru. How can you be so horrible?( runs at Zim and slaps him, then follows it with a punch.)

 

Zim: Ahhh, no get away! GIR!

 

Gir’s eyes turn red, and he launches himself at Nanami, bopping her nose, then giggling. Nanami continues to pummel Zim, punching him again and again in the face.

 

Dib: (grinning) Wait a go, Nanami! ( pulls out camera).

 

Zim: Ah, my sqeadily spouch! Ghost beast!

 

Mikage: (reading a book) You are merely a parasite who has taken over my space. Therefore, I will not aid you.

 

Nanami: ( Grabs zim by the shirt)

Dib: Ha, victory for Earth! ( Dances and taunts Zim)
Only to trip over the wire and for his camera to smash against the ground.

Zim MAW HA HA filthy worm girl! You will not….. ( Gir laughing pulls part of the machine up ) Ahhhhh! No GIR!!!!! ( the machine starts to reach high pressure as Zim desperately scrambles to shut it down)

Nanami helps the elementary schoolers get off the wheels quickly.

Nanami: GO go get out of here! Go!

 

The kids, minus Mitsuru, run for their lives.

Mitsuru: I have to protect you Nanami sama!

 

She hoists him up and runs with him out of the room.

Nanami: Dib, run you idoit!

Dib looks sadly at his camera but hurries out with the others.
Scene change to Dib excitedly talking to Nanami.

 

Dib: And Zim was like No! ( Turns to Nanami) Nanami, we can stop him once and for all, you and me! As a team, what do ya say?

Nanami: Alright, I’ll help you. Zim is a monster who has to be stopped. (pause) But I’m not going to be the kind of girl. Who associates with weird boys like you.

Dib: Yes! ( pumps fist in the air)

 

The scene changes. There's a cloud of smoke, and once it clears, half the far wall is completely gone. The camera pans over the debris and wreckage. Zim and Mikage are wearing clothes covered in smoke and soot. There's nothing left of Zim’s machine but powder.

Gir: WEEEE ( Runs around and smashes the launch pad)

 

Mikage looks fried glasses askew, he slowly rises looking dazed.

 

Mikage: (Turns to Zim) Alright, we’ll get a TV.

 

Zim; ( Thinks then smiles evilly)

 

Scene changes to Saionji sleeping peacefully in bed. Gir smashes through his wall.
Saionji jolts awake, then freezes as Gir turns glowing red eyes towards him. His face is full of shock.

Gir: ( In creepy Sir unit voice) You will not resist.

Saionji nods in complete terror

Gir: (eyes turn blue) Okie dokie!

He walks over to Saionj’s TV, unplugs it, and picks it up. Then walks straight out of the same hole he just made. Saionji watches him go, blinking as if he cann’t believe what he just saw. After a moment, he picks up the phone by his bed and dials.

 

Saionji: Hello, administration office, yes, it's Saionji, Kyouichi. I’d like to make a complaint.

Roll credits

Chapter 2: Episode 2 : Latchkey alliance

Utena theme song starts up

Let's go on living bravely with style

Anthy and Utena stand in the dueling arena covered in flower petals.
Close-up of Utena and Anthy

Just a long, long time

Anthy and Utena’s lips almost brush, then a rotating rose appears.

If the two of us are ever separated

Anthy and Utena float apart, the camera lingers on their linked hands, which separate.
Lets go away, take my revolution!

Camera changes to the red backdrop, and then Utena walks against the backdrop of Ohtori as if on air. Then the music changes and Utena is suddenly shoved out of the frame violently.

Zim voice over: MAWHAHAHA

The Invader Zim theme starts up, and Ohtori Academy is shown with shadows that look like Zim’s pac legs. slowly creeping over it. The sunny atmosphere was replaced by a darker, gloomier sky.

Touga, Juri, and Miki are shown wielding swords against one another. Only for their weapons to disappear from their hands. They look over in confusion as Gir cheerfully impales the swords through Anthy one by one.

Dib appears with his swollen eyeball logo in the background, surrounded by paranormal files. Metal extensions jump out, and it cuts to Gaz with her skeletons. She pulls back the screen, and Nanami appears cow shape in the background as she runs forward and makes a slashing motion with her daggers. Saionji appears next to her, tears spill from his eyes as he charges with Nanami against Zim, who uses his pac legs to block them both. The camera zooms in on a smirking Kouze, who points a blaster at Zim.
Shiori, Kekio, and Wakaba appear holding some kind of Iken technology. Looming in as they stare straight ahead. The camera pans out, and the cast is revealed to be in the rose garden. The gates to the academy slam closed.
As Akio appears in front of them with a sinister expression. Then glances at the sky nervously. Anthy appears beside him, looking like she wants to die. The screen goes Black, then the Invader Zim logo appears.

 

Episode starts

 

The scene opens in the Rose Garden at night. Saionji has Anthy by the wrist. Gaz puts down her book, looking deeply annoyed.
Saionji: Why cann’t you obey me!

Anthy: I’m sorry Saionji sempai i’m engaged to Utena sama now.

 

Saionji: (Angrily) But when we were engaged. Didn’t you swear to dedicate yourself entirely to me?

Anthy: True, but that’s a thing of the past. My engagement to you is over and done with. Please give up on it.

Saionji: (raised his hand) How shameless!

Gaz sprays him with a can of soda in the face.

 

Saionji: AHHH, what is this!

Gaz: Your face is annoying me! ( Sprays him with another can) Then Dib enters the garden. The last thing I want to hear about. Is the dumb alien you had us move halfway across the world for!

Saionji: I agree, no one wants to hear about ( Gaz sprays him again) Ahhh, what’s your problem?

 

Gaz: Your voice is stupid.

 

Dib: Come on Gaz! Don’t you care that Zim’s trying to destroy all of mankind?
A screen floats out from Gaz’s bag with Professor Membrane's face.

 

Professor Membrane: Gaz it's the annual family night out. It's Dibs' turn to pick. The time for choosing is now.

Dib: I cann’t do it tonight, I’ve got more important things to do.

Gaz growls, and Saionji anger is replaced by shock.

Gaz: Dib if you don’t pick now!

 

Dib: What am I even supposed to choose?

 

Professor Membrane: Well if you ….

 

Saionji: You know, we have horror-themed restaurants downtown.

Dib and Gaz look at him in surprise.

 

Dib: Really?

 

Saionji: Japan, remember (holding some brochures). Here, pick one.

 

Dib: This one sounds cool, I guess. (Points to one)

 

Professor Membrane: That sounds fine i’ll see you at eight. ( screen goes black).

 

Dib: We’ll i’m gonna go spy on Zim.

 

Gaz: One night a year Dib you can do your weird hobbies any other night!

 

Dib: If I’m not back by the time Mysterious Mysteries starts. You know what to do. Numbers on my dresser. ( then he leaves)

Gaz: As for you! Disrupt me again, and I’ll break you’re….. ( Turns to Saionji, who is gone.)

 

Scene changes Gaz is sitting in front of the dorm television. Glancing at the clock as the tv plays. Gaz’s eye starts to twitch as time speeds up. Then there's a knock on the door. She looks confused, realizing it's not Dib or dad.

Gaz: Who is it?

Bad accented Voice; Um I am a student named kei Optimus. I”m here to give you an anonymous tip.

 

Gaz: Saionji, I know its you, I recognize your stupid voice.

 

Saionji: Hey, my voice is not stupid!

 

Gaz: Come in I guess (unlocks door)

Saionji hurries in quickly, he has a pack on his back and a sword strapped to his back.

 

Saionji: I know where Dib is, Numero Memorial Hall. That must be where Zim’s base is. If we go now, we can grab him before your dad even gets here.

 

Gaz: (suspicion) Why are you….. helping me?

 

Saionji: I’d give anything for my dad to put aside one day a year for me.

 

Gaz: Alright

 

Saionji: Right! ( Riffles through pack) First aid, weapons and ( pulls out duct tape)

 

Gaz: Why duct tape?

 

Saionji: Your brother strikes me as the type to put up some resistance.

 

Gaz: That makes sense

Scene changes Mikage stands behind the screen of the elevator. Kanae sits in front of him.

 

Kanae: There was an incident where I gave her my hancheif scarf and told her to use it. She said thank you and began wiping her glasses with it.

Gir: (appears) OOOH Scary!

Both Mikage and Kanae froze in the elevator, and Mikage closed his eyes.

Mikage: Just an echo, continue going deeper.

 

Kanae: I was so surprised and when I told her….

 

Gir starts humming Adolescence Apocalypse very loudly.

 

Mikage: GIr could you please cease your insistent prattle?

 

Gir: I WANT PANCAKES

 

Mikage: No, you vomit up everything you eat. You’re circuit system means you don’t have the ability to properly digest.

Gir starts whaling and crying, and slamming his fists on the floor.

 

Kanae: This seems like a bad time. Perhaps we should reschedule.

 

Scene changes to Mikage embracing Mamyia/Anthy.

 

Mikage: Oh Mamyia, you are my last shred of sanity in this hellscape.

 

Mamyia: Zim san has been quite…. energetic of late.

 

Zim: Yes Zim has all of the energy! So much energy does Zim have!

Zim cackles as he resumes putting together some sort of tech machine.

 

Mikage: The robot is becoming a problem.

Zim: You keep your dirt mittens off Gir!

 

Mikage: Your grasp of language is truly amazing Zim san.

 

Zim: YES ZIM IS AMAZING

Then Dib falls off the ceiling where he was spying and crashes into the floor.

 

Dib: Maybe, I should have attached myself to something more solid.

 

Zim: Dib stink, Ghost beast!

 

Mikage: If I take care of him, will you stop your robot from disrupting my plans?

 

Zim: I cann’t promise anything, but uh, I’ll make sure Gir has stuffed human pig things.

 

Mikage: It's all the guarantee I’m going to get.(Adjusts his glasses)

Mikage grabs Dib, who struggles, Maymia/ Anthy smiles viciously, and hands him a black rose. Mikage raises the rose tip above Dibs' heart.

Dib: (incredulously) Are you going to stab me with a rose?

 

Mikage: Foolish boy it's quite effective

 

Mamyia/Anthy: Yes, you’ve been quite the handful lately.

 

Saionji and Gaz burst in carrying Gir, who is covered in duct tape

 

Zim: Ahhh what have you done to Girl! You stink beasts!

 

Gaz: He wouldn’t stop singing!

 

Saionji: No, you taped him up because he wouldn’t stop singing. I did it because that robot is horrifying!

 

Gaz: (looks at Gir, who is humming) Right, horrifying.

 

Saionji: Souji Mikage!

 

Mikage: Well, I suppose it doesn’t matter if you know.

 

Saionji: Does it have to do with obtaining eternity and the dueling games?
Mikage looked stunned

 

Mikage: (looking pained) A clown like you that hurts slightly.

 

Saionji: You're wearing a rose crest ring.

 

Gaz: Saionji Dib!

 

Saionji: Right, I appologize
.

Dib: (joyfully) Gaz, Saionji, you’re here to help me stop Zim!

 

Saionji and Gaz look at one another. Gaz advances on Mikage, suddenly holding a bat.

Mikage: Ridiculous little girl only a duelist may……

Gaz beats him with the bat until he releases Dib. Saionji pulls out the duct tape.

Dib: What are you doing?

Saionji: (Hostile) You are being rescued, please do not resist.

Dib fights back, and Saionji pounces on him. There's a cloud of limbs and fists. Saionji triumphantly holds up Dib, who has his legs and arms duct-taped together. Somehow, Saionji managed to shape some of the duct tape into a bow on the front.

Dib: WHAT ARE YOU DOING, GAZ! WHY ARE YOU HELPING HER!

Gaz: (duct tapes Dibs' mouth shut) You missed a spot.

Saionji and Gaz start to run for the elevator

Zim: Where are you going? COME BACK WITH MY ENEMY!

 

Gaz: Here’s your robot! (tosses Gir directly at Zim)

Zim is knocked to the ground. Dib continues to make angry, muffled sounds. Once they get to the elevator. Saionji starts pressing buttons, Dib tucked under one arm. The elevator starts then stops. Zim’s laughter echoed through the elevator shaft. Gaz looks down and the camera pans to show Zim's pak legs out, climbing up the shaft.

Saionji: He’s annoyingly persistent! ( pulls sword off back) Here, hold this! ( Hands Dib to Gaze).

Gaz starts rifling through their bag and finds beef jerky. Zim is almost up the shaft.

Zim: You shouldn’t of interfered little Gaz! And you shiny-haired stink thing, risking the wrath of Zim!

 

Saionji: (readies sword) Zim lunges at him in fury, only for Gaz to hurl meat right in his green face. Zim screams and plummets, face burning. The elevator shoots up to the top floor.

Scene changes, Gaz and a sullen Dib are inside the restaurant with Saionji.

Dib:I was so close! I almost had him!

Saionji: That’s enough! You’re her big brother. Don’t you think you have an obligation to your little sister's happiness?

 

Dib: She can go to a restaurant anytime!

 

Gaz: You still just don’t get it Dib.

 

Dib: (calculatingly) You know….you were pretty good back there.

 

Saionji: I told you, I am not interested in fighting Zim. He can do as he pleases.

A manager in a fancy tailored suit walks over.

 

Manager: You wanted to speak to me?

 

Saionji: Yes, if you see a boy with green skin and black hair. Don’t let him enter. He will only be a nuisance to your customers.

 

Manager: Understood, O-kayku sama.

 

Dib: Not interested in thrawrting Zim, huh?

 

Saionji: I’m doing this for the sake of family night.

Saionji: (Sees Professor Membrane and gets up) Farewell, enjoy you’re family dinner. Remember if you cann’t read the menu, ask for the Staff’s choice or the chef’s special. When you’re ready to order, say sumimasen.
Saionji glides out of the restaurant, oblivious to the other customers staring at him in awe.

Professor Membrane: He seems like a nice young man

Gaz: He’s alright, I guess

 

The camera cuts to Zim being thrown out of the restaurant.

 

Zim: YOu, human restaurant lord, dare deny Zim entrance!
He spots Saionji, who looks way too smug.

Zim: You Filthy!

Saionji: (pauses) I came to tell you. This is my last battle. Whatever feud you have with Memebrane Kun. Keep me out of it. No more having robots steal my possessions.

Zim: (livid) You don’t think Zim is worth your time!

 

Saionji: You rank very low on my list of priorities. Tonight wasn't even about you for me. (hand wave) Go now, and try to conquer a pretzel stand. If you can even manage that much. (Saionji laughs scornfully)

Camera zooms in on Zim’s silent face, tight with anger as Saionji strides off in the other direction, his mocking laughter ringing in Zim's ears. His eyes narrow in on the boy.

Chapter 3: Episode 3 Monkey bizness

Utena theme song starts up

Let's go on living bravely with style

Anthy and Utena stand in the dueling arena covered in flower petals.
Close-up of Utena and Anthy

Just a long, long time

Anthy and Utena’s lips almost brush, then a rotating rose appears.

If the two of us are ever separated

Anthy and Utena float apart, the camera lingers on their linked hands, which separate.
Let's go away, take my revolution!

The camera changes to the red backdrop, and then Utena walks against the backdrop of Ohtori as if on air. Then the music changes, and Utena is suddenly shoved out of the frame violently.

Zim voice over: MAWHAHAHA

The Invader Zim theme starts up, and Ohtori Academy is shown with shadows that look like Zim’s pac legs. slowly creeping over it. The sunny atmosphere was replaced by a darker, gloomier sky.

Touga, Juri, and Miki are shown wielding swords against one another. Only for their weapons to disappear from their hands. They look over in confusion as Gir cheerfully impales the swords through Anthy one by one.

Dib appears with his swollen eyeball logo in the background, surrounded by paranormal files. Metal extensions jump out, and it cuts to Gaz with her skeletons. She pulls back the screen, and Nanami appears cow shape in the background as she runs forward and makes a slashing motion with her daggers. Saionji appears next to her, tears spill from his eyes as he charges with Nanami against Zim, who uses his pac legs to block them both. The camera zooms in on a smirking Kouze, who points a blaster at Zim.
Shiori, Kekio, and Wakaba appear holding some kind of Iken technology. Looming in as they stare straight ahead. The camera pans out, and the cast is revealed to be in the rose garden. The gates to the academy slam closed.
As Akio appears in front of them with a sinister expression. Anthy appears beside him, looking like she wants to die. Black, then the Invader Zim logo appears.

 

Scene opens on Dib in Nanami’s room. As she sits in front of her vanity. She’s surrounded by pictures of her and Touga.

Nanami: (looking annoyed) I told you not to come here.

 

Dib: Well, you did blow me off last night.

 

Nanami: Zim wasn’t doing anything, you were just going to go take some dumb pictures. (Fluffs her hair).

 

Dib: i was trying to get proof Zim is an alien.

 

Nanami: You’re lucky, big brother is out you…..

Then there's a cute little sneeze from inside a box.

Dib: What was that?

 

Nanami: What was what?

Dib snatched the box from her after a struggle, only to see what looked like Chu Chu, except the monkey had long green hair tied into a ponytail and a little kendo uniform. The monkey blinks sleepily at him.

 

Dib: Is that Saionji?

 

Nanami: Forgive me, big brother! You’re little Nanami tried to keep it a secret!

 

Dib: How did he get like this?

 

Saionji monkey chitters angrily to Nanami.

Nanami: Well, I didn’t tell him. He figured it out.

 

Dib: Wait, you can understand him ( excitedly). So, Saionj,i how did you get like this?
A notebook appears in his hand. Saionji puts a hand on his fury hip.

Dib: Ok, he’s kinda cute like this.

Saionji monkey screams with indignation.

 

Nanami: Himenyia’s curry switched his personality with her monkey.

 

Dib: (Thoughtfully) That does explain why I saw Saionji hanging upside down from a tree this morning. (gleefully) So, how does it feel being a monkey?!

Monkey Saionji makes angry noises.

 

Nanami: I cann’t translate that, it wouldn’t be very ladylike.

Monkey Saionji screeches louder.

Dib: I’ve been wanting to experiment with transformation magic. Maybe I can restore you to your body.

 

Monkey Saionji chitters happily.

Nanami: Wait, you do magic?

 

Dib: A few zombies, a failed attempt at a deal with Mortos' soulstealer. And I put a spell on my sister. (pauses and shudders) That last one backfired horribly.

 

Nanami: (stunned) You’re a boy.

 

Dib: What does that have to do with anything? We’ll go find your body and come back.

 

Nanami: We?

 

Dib: Saionji’s body is bigger than mine. I’m gonna need your help securing it.

 

Nanami: Alright.

Dib and Nanami leave the room, Dib’s voice echoing in the background.
As the camera pans toward a window hanging wide open. Monkey Saionji pulls out a little sword and does kendo drills. As the camera shows a close shot of the window.

 

Scene change, Mamyia and Anthy corner Kanae in front of the previous duelist's coffins. Kanae backs away with wide, frightened eyes.

Maymia/Anthy: You cann’t run away now because you have been chosen to be my bla…..

GIR pops up and chomps the flower in her hand.

Maymia/Anthy: Did you eat my black rose?

 

GIR: YUMMY Yummy!

 

Mikage: He does that sometimes.

 

There's the sound of an explosion off-screen the elevator short-circuits.

Mikage: And Zim does that….frequently

 

They look at one another in defeat.

Maymia/Anthy: Well, you should probably go home to your poisoned father.

 

Kanae: What?

 

Mamyia/Anthy: Nothing

 

Kanae: Excuse me? How do I get out of here? The elevator broke.

 

Mikage: I’ll show you the secret way out (leads Kanae out)

 

He comes back a few seconds later.

Mikage: This is the sixteenth time we tried with her.

 

Mamyia/Anthy: At least we got through the elevator this time.

 

Mikage: We could remove the robot from the premises today. So I can at least fix the elevator.

 

Mamyia/Anthy: Zim san, maybe you should send Gir out to gather information.

 

Zim: I’ve already done reconnaissance on the humans.

 

Gir gives Zim pleading eyes

Zim: (reluctantly) Oh, all right

 

GIR: YAY FREEDOM! ( rushes out)

 

Scene change GIR happily walking along until he sees Touga’s manor. His eyes turn red, and he jumps up through the window on the third story. Then his eyes turn back to blue. He spots Monkey Saionji doing kendo moves and rushes over.

GIR: HI MONKEY ( scoops him up)

 

Monkey Saionji screeches and struggles desperately to get out of Gir’s arms. Fear in his eyes.

GIR: AWW, you’re so cute!!!! ( Hugs him, squeezing a little too tight)

 

Monkey Saionji continues to screech and protest as GIR walks out with him.

GIR: I’m gonna make you banana pudding!

 

Scene changes to Zim working on his machine. As GIR wanders in.

Zim: Well, GIR, what new information on the human's weaknesses? Have you gathered?

 

GIR: I found a silly monkey! ( thrusts Monkey Saionji at Zim)

 

Zim looks at GIR in annoyance, then he sees Saionji and his face changes.
Monkey Saionji goes crazy trying to break from GIR’s grip.

Zim: Wait, is that Saionji?

 

GIR: ( scans him) its KIki! ( Big smile)

 

Zim grabs monkey Saionji by the back of his little uniform. He kicks at the air.
Zim: (mockingly) No use struggling, little worm monkey.

Zim throws Monkey Saionji onto a table and shoves a glass beaker over him. Saionji scratches and bangs on the glass with his fury paws

Zim: GIR, get me a cage. I require proper accommodations for our prisoner. ( sadistic grin)

Monkey Saionji stares up at Zim in terror, his tail shaking. Shot upward, capturing Zim’s pointy teeth and red eyes.

 

Scene changes to Nanami and Dib Saionji’s body sitting in a tree.

Nanami: Be careful, that’s one of Himenyia’s animals.

 

Dib: I’ve battled some of the worst creatures in the universe. I’m sure I can handle some dumb monkey.
Chu chu Saionji throws something at him.

Dib: Ouch!

 

Nanami: What’s the plan?

 

Shadow girls appear. DKo is dressed as a young girl. A-ko shows up with wings.

D-ko: Oh who are you?

 

A-ko: Why i’m a mystical fairy now lets get you to that ball.

 

D-ko: BUT!

 

A-ko: first a fancy gown ( Gives d-ko a dress)

 

D-ko: Thank you but

 

A-ko: Shoes made of the finest glass ( zaps Shoes onto D-ko)

 

D-ko: They are lovely but…
.

A-ko: Of course and you need a kiss to lay upon the prince when you dance!

D-ko walks out the door as A-ko waves to her.

A-ko: Goodbye have fun ( prepares a frog in a cage on the table) Sucker! ( takes off her wings to reveal a witch's hat).

 

Dib: I think they're trying to give us some kind of message.

 

Scene change to Zim’s lab, Saionji monkey is stuck in a cramped cage, looking miserable. Zim shines light in his eyes. Monkey Saionji struggles to close them, whimpering.

Zim: Oh, that’s pretty funny! (laughs)
He pokes Saionji’s ears, getting another noise of discomfort.

 

Zim: That’s also funny ( pulls Saionji’s tail)

 

Monkey, Saionji, lets out a yell of pain. Zim laughs, and GIR joins in. He reaches for Saionji’s tail again, only to get bitten.

 

Zim: Ahhhh! You filthy dirt monkey! ( knocks monkey Saionji back). Did you know ( Zim puts a fan down) Monkeys tend to adapt to warmer climates. ( He turns the fan on)
Within minutes, monkey Saionji is shivering in his cage.

Zim: (smiles twistedly) That ought to wear down your resistance. Now, enough warm-up. ( pulls out a box of sharp tools) MAWHAHA HA

 

A montage starts, GIR makes loud noises while Monkey Saionji runs back and forth in a cage he barely fits in. Zim brings snakes and puts them right outside his cage, laughing as Saionji frantically tries to break the lock. As they poke their reptilian heads outside.
Next, Zim force feeds Monkey Saionji chocolate, howling with joy as he pukes it up.
Then Zim fills his cage with water, flooding it as monkey Saionji grabs the bars frantically. All the while grinning gleefully.
Montage ends with monkey Saionji, huddled in the corner of his cage, soaked and battered, looking with fear in his eyes.

 

Zim: ( rubs two wires together to create an electric spark) Ready, sad little monkey boy? Monkey Saionji looks at him in pure terror. The camera flashes quickly to the wall. As the sound of monkey screams echoes through the Numero Memorial Hall.

 

Scene change: Mamyia/ Anthy stands beside Mikage as he fixes the elevator. The screams of a monkey echo through the entire underground chamber.

Mamyia/Anthy: I wonder ( she gets up),
The camera pans to Mamyia/Anthy, stretching her form out like a shadow. Her shadow detaches from her body and glides toward the entrance to Zim’s lab. She witnesses Zim looming over Monkey Saionji, His fur is badly singed. Zim jabs sticks through the cage poking Monkey Saionji as hard as he can.
Anthy/Mamayia stands there staring blankly into the distance.

 

Mikage: (softly) Mamyia?
A soft monkey whimper echoes through the hall as if the creature is too worn out to scream. Anthy/Mamyia loses their blank look they vanish from view.

Mikage: Mamyia? Mamyia? ( Doubles over in pain, clutching head) I must have fallen. I should get back to repairing the elevator.

 

Scene change: Zim stands over Saionji, yanking his tail again. Monkey Saionji doesn’t resist, but he lets out a pained cry.
Zim: Once I conquer your planet. You can do your little tricks for my Tallest's.

Monkey Saionji starts to tear up.

Zim: maybe i’ll even teach you some new ones.

 

GIR: OHH he can ride a bike!

 

Anthy: THAT’S ENOUGH Zim ( her voice echoes through the entire building)

 

Zim:(freezes up) Huh, who's there?

 

The monkey cage lifts itself off the table and is whisked away.
Camera pans to the cage, traveling outside of Numbero Memorial hall and into Anthy’s hands. Monkey Saionji curls up in a little ball, shivering.

The scene changes to Dib and Nanami looking beat up and exhausted.

Nanami: Oh, that is it! No monkey is going to make a fool out of me!

 

Dib: We’ve tried over thirty methods! What do you think the monkey is going to get down from the tree and walk back to Touga’s? (folds arms)

As he says this, Saionji’s body stops and attentively stares ahead, then makes a chu-chu sound. Then Slimmy slides down the tree and starts to slowly walk in the direction of Touga’s house. Nanami and Dib look at one another.

 

Dib: Don’t say a word

 

Nanami (jumps upon his shoulders): Follow that monkey!

 

The camera cuts to the interior of Touga’s house. Where Anthy hums, monkey Saionji is wearing little bandages as he sleeps in a little monkey nest of clothing. Nanami and Dib scuttle inside after Saionji, who is walking like a monkey.

Dib: Why are you?

 

Nanami: Is that my sock ( gestures at the pillow monkey Saionji is curled against)

 

Anthy: The familiar scents are soothing to him in this form. (carries a steaming pot of curry over)

 

Saionji/Chu chu: CHoo choo choo ( grabs handfuls of curry and stuffs it in his mouth)
There's a giant explosion, and Dib and Nanami are blown back

 

The scene changes to still interior of Touga’s house, but Saionji sits on the bed. As Nanami, Dib, gather around.

Saionji: It was horrible….everything was loud and painful.

 

Dib: I’m sorry you got dragged into my battle with my worst enemy.

 

Saionji: (puts a hand on Dibs' shoulder) You mean our worst enemy.

 

Dib: (bright eyes) Our? You mean you’ll help me?

 

Saionji: I will not rest until we have defeated that alien parasite. Once and for all! He will regret the day he decided to make a monkey of Saionji Kyouichi!

 

Dib: We! ( it slowly starts to dawn on him) Yes! Three believers against the world!
( pauses) Although there is one small fact. You should know.

 

Cut scene to Dib’s dorm. Dib picks up a headset.

 

Dib: How long do you think Zim and I have been here?

 

Nanami: I don’t know for a couple of days.

 

Dib: I couple of lines

 

Saionji: ( realization) You mean, but how?

 

Nanami: What are you talking about?

 

Dib:. ( puts a disk into the headset) I downloaded your memories from the last reset. This isn’t even the same timeline as last week. We’re stuck in a perpetual time loop. I have my suspicions about who is resetting.

 

Nanami: Then why do you remember?

 

Dib: I think I’ve been in so many time loops last year. I somehow developed an immunity.

 

Saionji: That makes sense.

 

Nanami: Of course.

 

Dib: (Holds out helmets) Time to make you two whole again!!!!!

Nanami and Saionji take the helmets and put them on. Flashes of images: Anthy naked under Akio on the couch. Touga opens his shirt in the car. Wakaba’s eyes glazed over, wearing a blackened rose crest ring. Then she changes into Mitsuru. “ Now I’ll become an adult.” Zim i towers over the student council in a giant machine.

Nanami’s voice over: We forfeit, Zim! You can have it!

Juri's voice over: None of us cares about revolutionizing the world anymore.

Zim voice over: I still wanna blow something up.

Saionji's voice over: What about the giant telescope in the astronomy tower?

The astronomy tower is engulfed in a fiery explosion. Zim laughs manically.

Image of a dead-eyed Anthy glowing until a white flash fills the screen.

 

The camera cuts back to Dib’s dorm room.

Dib: (grinning) So, how does it feel to have all your memories back, guys?

 

Nanami and Saionji collapse to the floor, each wearing a million-mile yard stare.

 

Dib: Guys? Guys?

 

End credits

Notes:

Sorry, this one was so dark and not dark comedy, but it was hard to make this chapter silly

I learned monkey torture is an actual thing while doing research for this chapter. Which did not help. Shoutout to the organizations combating this fucked up bullshit and reabiltating the abused monky's.

I also think the invader zim fandom tends to forget how fucking awful Zim is. Yes, he's a product of his colonizer's broken society. He is a sympathadic character and so fun to watch.

But Zim is still a sadistic little shit who will bring death and torment for the pettyist of slights. Or just because it gets him closer to a goal. He experimented on and kidnapped Nick, making him happy against his will. It's implied he tends to kidnap and experiment on kids and animals.
Also, the glee on his face when he watched the life drain from Dibs' eyes in bad rubber piggy.

Anthy, I was conflicted about how she'd react, on one hand, she is a misanthrope who seems to like tormenting. But I agree with my fellow Discord members, overall Anthy probably finds the stuco annoying rather than oppressive. Also, it was brought up that Anthy enjoying torture kinda plays into Akio's view of her. Which, yeah, no.
Anthy can join dib in the morally questionable anti-hero pile. I think that suits her more.

Dib wanting Nanami and Saionji was something where I'm like, how can I justify this? Then I realized. No, Dib is honing in on their weird, neglected, outcast energy, and it makes complete sense.

Zim ignoring Nanami in favor of Saionji's slights is because I think Zim is a little sexist, it took until the movie for Zim to acknowledge Gaz as a threat, and he's just typically more condescending to her than Dib. He never calls Dib little the way he does Gaz. Maybe Nanami has to beat him up a few more times.

Chapter 4: Episode 4: Previously, in another timeline.

Utena theme song starts up

Let's go on living bravely with style

Anthy and Utena stand in the dueling arena covered in flower petals.
Close up Utena and Anthy

Just a long long time

Anthy and Utena’s lips almost brush, then a rotating rose appears.

If the two of us are ever separated

Anthy and Utena float apart, the camera lingers on their linked hands, which separate.
Lets go away, take my revolution!

Camera changes to the red backdrop, and then Utena walks against the backdrop of Ohtori as if on air. Then the music changes and Utena is suddenly shoved out of the frame violently.

Zim voice over: MAWHAHAHA

The Invader Zim theme starts up, and Ohtori Academy is shown with shadows that look like Zim’s pac legs. slowly creeping over it. The sunny atmosphere was replaced by a darker, gloomier sky.

Touga, Juri, and Miki are shown wielding swords against one another. Only for their weapons to disappear from their hands. They look over in confusion as Gir cheerfully impales the swords through Anthy one by one.

Dib appears with his swollen eyeball logo in the background, surrounded by paranormal files. Metal extensions jump out, and it cuts to Gaz with her skeletons. She pulls back the screen, and Nanami appears cow shape in the background as she runs forward and makes a slashing motion with her daggers. Saionji appears next to her, tears spill from his eyes as he charges with Nanami against Zim, who uses his pac legs to block them both. The camera zooms in on a smirking Kouze, who points a blaster at Zim.
Shiori, Kekio, and Wakaba appear holding some kind of Iken technology. Looming in as they stare straight ahead. The camera pans out, and the cast is revealed to be in the rose garden. The gates to the academy slam closed.
As Akio appears in front of them with a sinister expression. Anthy appears beside him, looking like she wants to die. Black, then the Invader Zim logo appears.

 

Episode 4: Previously in another timeline

 

The scene opens in the dueling arena, and Saionji and Utena stand across from one another, blades in hand. The bell rings, and they clash blades back and forth. Saionji lunges, driving Utena back. She dodges his swipe at her rose. Then GIR runs onto the scene, giggling as he shoves Utena to the ground and tosses a sticky liquid onto her.

Utena: What is this what’s going on? ( Struggles but is stuck fast)

Anthy rushes over to try and free Utena. As she gets more and more covered in the stuff.

 

GIR: It's Chocolate bubble gum!

 

Zim: MAW HA HA victory for…..what GIR you got the wrong one!

 

GIR: Oh yeah! ( throws the empty cup at Saionji)

 

Saionji: This would be a hollow victory.( tosses down sword) My opponent cann’t even swing a blade!

 

Zim: Victory for…..

 

Saionji: Shut up, you are not some grand invader, you’re a pest! Anthy, hand me some bug spray!

 

Anthy: Hold on, Utena-sama, I’ll get you free in a moment. ( Gentally pries the sticky goo from Utena slowly) My you're so…..sticky.

 

Utena: I’m fine, Anthy, thank you, (blushing a bit). ugh! Who eats this stuff?

 

Touga walks out and toward them, and Saionji and Utena both look annoyed.

Touga: You look like you require assistance.

 

Utena: Ugh! This day really needed that guy.

The bubblegum just magically slides off Utena, and she gets up.

Touga: (takes a breath) We’ll reschedule you’re duel.

 

Saionji: (hand on hip) You should expel him from the student council.

 

Touga: Ends of the world required his presence.

 

Saionji: Then maybe I should resign in protest!

 

Touga: Come now, are you losing your nerve?

 

Zim: Yes, wormy little human are you…..

 

Saionji picks up GiR’s cup and hurls it at his head. Zim yelps and clutches his forehead.

 

Saionji: Ends of the world can kiss my ass. I still intend to win back the rose bride. (Turns to Zim), if I find anything of yours. I’m putting it up the tallest tree on campus.

 

Scene change: Dib and Nanami are in Zim’s base.

Dib: So, now that you're firmly on team stop Zim.

 

Nanami: ( egg is snugly tucked into her front pouch.)

Dib: OH no! (mutters) Not again. Nanami why did you bring the egg?

 

Nanami: Well, I couldn’t leave my dear little egg all alone,” she nestled it with her cheek.

 

Gir pops up and snatches it. Nanami’s eyes narrow.

Nanami: Scrap MEATAL! ( lunges)

 

GIR: AAHHHHHHWAHHHH

Nanami gives chase.

Nanammi: GIVE ME MY EGG!

 

Dib: good work Nanami! Keep GIR distracted! ( Starts plugging a spy camera into the base)

Nanami tackles GIR just as Zim rushes into the room.

Zim: What are you doing, stink meat!

 

GIR flies into the wall, and Nanami coos to her egg. Zim’s eyes narrow with. Rage

Zim: I will liquify your organs!

He tries to blast her and Dib. Nanami gets them both out of the way, and Zim destroys half his base trying to destroy them. Each piece of equipment he blasts turns into a puddle of goo. Nanami and Dib exscape the base.

 

Zim: Ugh, Dib was enough of a hindrance, but ever since he teamed up with that wormy girl! (pauses) Maybe I can break their alliance. (grins evilly) Yees!!!

 

GIR: But how you gonna do that?

 

Zim: Nanami idolizes that stupid brother of hers. Touga makes her weak. I can use that. (smiles evilly)

 

Scene change, Touga stands there on the phone while he has a girl in his arms.
Touga: No, of course not. Baby, would I lie?

 

Camera zooms out to reveal it's on Zim’s screen in his lab.
The screen changes to a heartbroken girl.

Zim: It appears his methods of finding a mate. Involve some form of psychological torture. It seems he’s looking for a female who will not give up despite the pain.(pauses) So, in order to create a female to attract his attention. She would need to be durable.

GIR: Maybe red boy is just mean

 

Zim: GIR! fetch the robo parents!

 

Scene changes to Zim beside him hooked up to a machine, is robo-mom.

 

Zim: I’ve installed a new program on Japanese teen girl behavior. With some modifications, she’ll be the perfect bait. Nanami will be so busy trying to break up their love affair. Which will leave Dib without an ally and me free to conquer the planet.

 

Zim inserts a dating sim into the machine. Images of a cute girl appear on the screen.

Tv: I don’t want you to talk to her ever again.

 

Zim walks out of the room with GIR as the information runs down the wires to Robo Mom’s brain. Camera zooms in across the room, focusing on Robo Dad, whose eyes turn red.

 

Scene change: Nanami throws herself into Touga’s arms.

Nanami: Big brother!

Touga, being surrounded by a crowd of girls, looks slightly annoyed.
Touga: Nanami

Zim walks across the field with Robo Mom in a blond pigtailed wig. Her movements are stiff and awkward.

Zim: Greetings, fellow worm babies. This is my cousin, who is visiting from uh out of town.

 

Camera cuts to Dib, who suspiciously eyes the scene.

Touga: (come over) Why hello, what is your name?

 

Robo mom: Leave me alone, Baka. ( Twitches her limbs)

 

Touga: Come now, you shouldn’t be so cold. It doesn’t suit such a beautiful face. ( Touches her waist).

Robo Mom bats Touga aside he lands on the ground.

 

Nanami: Big brother! Who do you think you are acting so high and mighty? (It gets in Robo's mom’s face.) You should feel blessed. My brother would even say two words to an insect like you!

Touga gets up, rushes over to her, and gets in front of Robo Mom.

Touga: That’s enough, Nanami. You shouldn’t be so harsh to such a shy girl.

 

Nanami: Shy? Look at her! I’ve never seen such rude behavior!

 

Robo mom: Give….me….a break….baka

Touga has to hold Nanami back.

 

Touga: Nanam, stop making a scene.

 

Nanami: Forgive me, big brother. I just cann’t stand to see that girl disrespect you so blatantly.

 

Zim: MAWhaha ha!! I am perfectly normal

 

Dib: I wasn’t going to say anything, but that is an actual robo!

 

Touga: Now, Membrane Kun. Girls are beautiful in many forms.

 

Zim: Yes, and I don’t like how you’re talking to my m….cousin Dibstink

 

Touga: (to Robo mom) I apologize, it seems those around me have forgotten their manners.

 

Random guy: Yes, talking about a boy’s cute cousin like that is unforgiveible.
Other guys nod in agreement.

 

Zim: Right, I’m going to take my very human cousin to class. But if any of you filthy fools would like to CARRY MY COUSIN'S BOOKS!

 

Touga: I'd be glad to assist such a charming lady.

He walks off with Zim and Robo-mom. The girls, including Nanami, seethe silently.

 

Boy: I’d love to get with a girl like that. But I haven’t any chance against Touga.
The other boys nod in sad sympathy.

 

Dib: But she’s a robot! With nuts and bolts!

Boy: The perfect girl, think about it.
All the guys stare dreamily, thinking about it.

Utena: Boys ( walks by with Anthy)

 

Dib: So you guys know she’s a robot?

 

Boy: Any bets on how fast Touga can get her to warm up to him?

 

Boy 2: It's Touga, he’ll have her in the music room by eighth period.
The boys walk off, and the girls also trail off looking angry. As they whisper among themselves.

Dib: (stunned) But she’s a robot.

 

Nanami turns bright red, glaring with venom after them.

Nanami: AHHH Going after my brother. What a deceitful, underhanded trick!

 

Dib: That’s Zim for you.

 

Nanami: I was talking about her! (eyes narrow)

 

Dib: Nanami, it is not the robot's fault. It is Zim’s plan.

 

Nanami: I will crush that vermin under my heel.

 

Scene change to Touga casually flirting with Robo mom. Saionji marches up behind Dib and Nanami.

Saionji: I didn’t want to believe it, but……it appears I must.

Saionji walks over to Robo Mom and Touga.

 

Saionji: (clears throat) The rainbow stands as if you are here….in a moment.

Robo mom blushes in response. Then backs up and punches Saionji in the face so hard he goes flying across the field.

 

Dib: (confused) Did she like it or hate it?

 

Saionji staggered to his feet, wearing a smug look.

Saionji: Takahama Kyoshi.

 

Touga: Are you sure, dear friend?

Saionji (smirks): Why not? She’s a desirable girl, right?

 

Dib: WHAT IS GOING ON!

 

Scene change, Saionji sits there as Robo Mom walks up to him holding a lunchbox.
Robo mom: I made you lunch…. it's…not cause I like you….

 

Saionji: I see, thank you ( opens the lunchbox)
There are electronic bits and other bits of machinery in the bento box.
Saionji:(picks up a few batteries)

 

A little way away, Nanami is watching through binoculars. Dib is sitting next to her, watching Zim. Half a dozen Saionji fan girls wearing military uniforms. They are crouched in the bushes next to them.
A crowd of kids also gathers around watching Saionji and Robo Mom.

 

Zim: MY EQUIPMENT. And you're not supposed to be bothering with the green one! The red one! The red one!
Everyone stares at him for a long time.

 

Zim: I am normal! But my cousin should be dating the red one.

 

Boy 2: Absolutely, Touga is so cool!

 

Boy 1: But Saionji has that broody presence. With those soulful violet eyes. How could anyone resist?
Other boys stare at him one of the girls looks at him excitedly.

Girl: Pst, Hey, kid, I like your passion. We’re looking for recruits for the Saionji sama kuge.

 

Saionji Girls: Please join us Rin sempai.

 

Boy 1: I cann’t join the fan club for a boy. That would be weird.

 

Girl: We’re not a club, we are the four clans united in the name of Saionji-sama!

Saionji Girls: Hai!

Girl: If you join, you’ll be surrounded by many pretty girls. How can you pass that up?

Boy1: Of course, as you said, it's more like an army. Then a club anyway, right?

Dib: Why are you guys even here?

 

Nanami: I needed some reinforcements.

 

Dib: Saionji’s fan girls?

 

Nanami: It's a temporary alliance for the greater good!

 

Girl: We share a common enemy. The man-eating succubus known as Robot Mom seeks to devour the flesh of our men!

 

Dib: Zim is the real enemy, not the robot!

 

Girl: Then we will take him out as well. Or preserve the dignity of our beloved Saionji-sama before he is taken by the enemy.
There is a long, awkward pause

Nanami: NO, absolutely not, you promised!

 

Dib: Are they implying……

 

Nanami: You touch Kyouichi, and I will ban each of you from every committee you belong to.

 

Saionji girls: Sorry Nanami sama!

 

Nanami: That’s better.

 

There's a cry of pain as Saionji clutches his ribs, grimacing. Robo mom is swarmed by the fan girls. Nanami grins in triumph. Only for Touga to rush forward gallantly. And sweep Robo mom into his arms out of the path of the crazed fan girl horde.

Touga: You’re safe now. ( smiles to her charmingly)
Robo mom remains unresponsive.

Girl: Kiryuu Touga, out of respect for your status as Saionji-sama’s friend. I ask that you please hand over the enemy.

Saionji gets between them quickly.

Saionji: What is the meaning of this?

 

Girl: Sama, are you ok? (excitedly) Are you….bleeding?

 

Saionji: I tried to get you removed five times! Why are you still here, wench?

 

Girl: (squealing) Saionji-sama’s hatred for me only fuels….my passion!

 

Saionji: Miserable, pathadic bitch! Get lost! Who are you?

 

Boy 1 (nervously): I think I’m a new recruit

 

Saionji: Good, it’ll be nice to get some masculine presence here.

 

Boy 1: (flushing) Really?

 

Girl 2: You just got approved by Saionji-sama

 

Girl 3: Wait, ago Rin kun.

Girls cheer enthusiastically for him. Saionji starts yelling at Touga. Robo mom tries to make advances on him, but cann’t get out of Touga’s grip. Nanami and Saionji’s fans get into it. The boys are resuming taking bets, and Zim is looking incredibly angry. His plan has completely blown up in his face.

Dib: SHE S A ROBOT!

 

Scene cuts to Dib in the rose garden with Anthy and Gaz.

 

Dib: I don’t get it.

 

Gaz ( without looking up from her book), it's simple, their all idiots.

 

Dib: ( to Anthy) Can you reset this timeline? I’m going insane here!

 

Anthy: Why, if they found another object for their affections? It's not my place to interfere.

 

Dib: So you’re enjoying this?

 

Anthy: You don’t find this funny?

 

Dib: I find it sad.

 

Anthy: Dib kun, this is just how people are. I’ve seen it time and time again.

 

Dib: I want better for humanity!

 

Anthy: Perhaps you shouldn’t project how you want things to be. And merely accept them as they are.

 

Dib: Are you saying I should accept Nanami’s insanity?

 

Anthy: Once you understand others rather than dismissing them. It's easier to make the rabbits dance, isn’t it?

 

Dib: (thoughtfully) Make the rabbits dance.

 

Scene change to Dib confronting Nanami inside a classroom. She’s in front of a stafczyk. Painting.

Dib: Zim is protecting that Robot, you want to get to her. First, we have to take out Zim.

 

Nanami: No, I’ve already taken care of it.

 

Then Aiko, Yuko, and Kekio run screaming around the corner looking terrified and beat up.

Yuko: She

 

Aiko: I know

 

Kekio: Forgive us, Nanami-sama, she was too strong.

 

Dib looks at Nanami squarely, waiting patiently.

Nanami: Ughhh fine! But I get that robot as soon as you pop that space alien's head off!

 

Dib: I can sacrifice one innocent robot for the sake of saving the Earth.

Nanami: You sound weird right now.

 

Dib: Me? I sound weird?

 

Scene change to Saionji in the kendo hall with a black eye. Dib confronts him.

Saionji: Yes, I know she’s a robot. A very violent robot. I hate it!

 

Dib: So you’re not stupid, just petty?

 

Saionji: I intend to win. ( slaps ice on eye)

 

Dib: Win what you look like a sore idiot!

 

Robo mom walks stiffly onto the scene. Zim shortly follows with Touga.

Zim: Hello, Dib, you’re here just in time to witness the final stage of my plan. Watch and wither in your helpless human filth! (clicks button on controller)

Nothing happens. Zim clicks the button again and again. Zim checks the back.

Zim: What? Where are the batteries?

 

Saionji: In the lunch, the robot made me.

Then Robo Dad breaks through the ceiling, his red eyes gleaming.

 

Robo Dad: You have a lot of explaining to do, mister.
He makes a chopping motion and attacks Saionji, who dodges the blow.

Saionji: The robot was married?

Dib: (heading for the door) I’m just gonna……

 

Zim:! He was flirting with Robo Mom, too!

 

Dib: Zim, you jerk!

 

Robo Dad blocks Dib’s path and grabs the smaller boy by the throat. Saionji grabs a sword from the rack and lunges at Robo Dad. Only for the blade to break in two. He looks down, noticing the wheels, and kicks the robot, who flies across the room.

Saionji: (limping) Ouch, what is that thing made of?

 

Dib: Saionji, you saved me!

 

Saionji: (clenches fist) Only so I have the pleasure of killing you myself, you cowardly little bastard!

 

Touga clears his throat.

 

Touga: Here are flowers, fruits, and frond,s and here too is a heart. That beats just for you. Do not tear it with your two white hands. And may the humble gift please your lovely eyes.

Robo Mom’s eyes spark, and she goes to Touga.

Zim: Victory for Zim!

 

Robo Dad’s eyes turn red, and he lunges at Touga. Landing blow after blow on him.

Robo Dad: Eat your vegetables! Have you done all your homework? (aggressively)

Touga puts his hands up, protecting his face. Robo Dad raises his hand for a final strike.

Saionji rushes between them and is sent crashing to the ground

Touga: (weakly) Kyouichi!

Dib: SAIONJI WHY!

 

Saionji: I’m still alive, you overdramatic, conceited! ( crawls across the floor, face twisted in pain).

 

Touga swoops in with a bow staff and shoves it through Robo Dad’s eye. He tugs at it. Touga wraps his arm around Saionji and helps him balance. As he helps drag him to safety.

Robo Dad: Don’t talk back to me, young man!

 

Touga: We have no choice but to work together

Dib: Strangers working towar…..

 

Saionji: Fine, just make sure the only one getting a sword in the back is the robot!

 

Touga: (eyes narrow) Over there, your water bottle. Dib Kun, I presume you know what circuits to hit.

 

Dib (Smugly): I have some experience.

 

Saionji: I’ll hold him off (Rushes to his feet, one hand clasped to his ribs).

He rushes Robo Dad with a fierce look of determination on his face. Dib makes a dash for the water bottle and snatches it. Saionji falls to the ground out cold, laid out with one hit.

Robo Dad: And that's how you batter up...son!

 

Touga steps in, barely able to keep Robo Dad at bay. Dib raises the water bottle and drenches Robo Dad’s circuits. He crackles with electricity and falls to the ground lifelessly.

Zim: No! Robo dad!

 

Saionji: (groaning) Did we win?

 

Touga: Lie still, you're quite injured. (tears off bits of his shirt)

Touga proceeds to wrap Saionji’s wounds the two of them share a tender look. As Zim continues to rage at them in the background.

 

Dib: Yes! Win for Earth.

 

Touga: Well, Dib kun if anyone won….(smiles in triumph)

 

Saionji: (angrily) You still care about that?

 

Touga: Of course, now if you’ll excuse me. It's time to plan a date with Robo Mom.
Then Nanami rushes in with a screwdriver

Nanami: Hey!
She proceeds to jump on Robo Mom and dismantle her piece by piece.

 

Zim: No, robo Mom! You monster!

 

Nanami: Take that robo hussy! (kicks the scraped metal that was Robo Mom into Zim’s face) No one messes with my big brother!

There was a long, awkward pause. Then Saionji starts laughing. Touga joins in, and the two of them are laughing uproariously. They smile at one another.
Zim looks sadly at what’s left of his robot parents.

Saionji: (looking guilty) Zim sempai, I’m sorry. (writes on a piece of paper) They’ll give you the parts to fix those robots up for you.

 

Dib: Why are you doing that?

 

Saionji: (snaps) Don’t patronize me, Dib! I still haven’t forgotten you left me to die!

 

Touga: That was quite insensitive. Who knew you were that kind of boy?

 

Saionji: Don’t start, Touga, you’re far from innocent here.

 

Touga: Why don’t we celebrate not getting killed by a jealous robot?

 

Saionji: I’ll let it go for now. You are paying, I presume.

 

Touga: Of course dear friend, what kind of boor do you take me for?
They walk off together, leaning in closely.

 

The shadow girls appear

A-ko: Do you think the rose bride is right? Maybe humanity doesn’t deserve to be saved.

B-ko: Its weak, selfish, stupid and shallow…..but….

The camera cuts to Rin and the fan girls happily drawing and sharing art.
Then switches to Touga and Saionji happily sitting across from one another in a small cafe, chatting.

Anthy and Utena are sitting together on a picnic blanket with Wakaba.
Nanami is giving Mitsuru a headpat as they walk to class together.

C;-ko: forget it, maybe we are just crazy.

 

Dib: One thing is for sure, though. Ohtori won’t be idolizing any more robots soon.

All three shadow girls laugh in unison.

 

Dib: Hey, wait, what is that supposed to mean?

 

A-ko: I’d worry about what’s to be.

B-ko: No spoilers!

 

Dib: What’s coming!

 

B-Ko: Do you know? Do you really want to know

 

The camera cuts to Miki at the piano. As he plays in a sunlit garden, Kouze walks over to him.
Kouze: It's finally time, Miki.

Miki turns to her, his face cast in shadow.
Miki: We will create a pure world.

Kouze: (touches his face) One where we will love one another above all else.

Miki: Oh, Kouze, I’m so happy you brought me. This wonderful gift. (Miki holds up the irkin robot tech) Now we can share it with the world.

 

The camera changes to reveal the city around Ohtori burning. As the citizens chant in a creepy monotone.

People: All hail Miki! Who freed to world from filth and decay! Him we will obey!

End credits

Chapter 5: Episode 5 My Fair Tallests

Utena theme song starts up

Let's go on living bravely with style

Anthy and Utena stand in the dueling arena covered in flower petals.
Close up of Utena and Anthy

Just a long, long time

Anthy and Utena’s lips almost brush, then a rotating rose appears.

If the two of us are ever separated

Anthy and Utena float apart, the camera lingers on their linked hands, which separate.
Let's go away, take my revolution!

The camera changes to the red backdrop, and then Utena walks against the backdrop of Ohtori as if on air. Then the music changes, and Utena is suddenly shoved out of the frame violently.

Zim voice over: MAWHAHAHA

The Invader Zim theme starts up, and Ohtori Academy is shown with shadows that look like Zim’s pac legs. slowly creeping over it. The sunny atmosphere was replaced by a darker, gloomier sky.

Touga, Juri, and Miki are shown wielding swords against one another. Only for their weapons to disappear from their hands. They look over in confusion as Gir cheerfully impales the swords through Anthy one by one.

Dib appears with his swollen eyeball logo in the background, surrounded by paranormal files. Metal extensions jump out, and it cuts to Gaz with her skeletons. She pulls back the screen, and Nanami appears cow shape in the background as she runs forward and makes a slashing motion with her daggers. Saionji appears next to her, tears spill from his eyes as he charges with Nanami against Zim, who uses his pac legs to block them both. The camera zooms in on a smirking Kouze, who points a blaster at Zim.
Shiori, Kekio, and Wakaba appear holding some kind of Iken technology. Looming in as they stare straight ahead. The camera pans out, and the cast is revealed to be in the rose garden. The gates to the academy slam closed.
Akio appears in front of them with a sinister expression. Anthy appears beside him, looking like she wants to die. Then, in black, the Invader Zim logo appears.

episode 5

 

Saionji is doing a pushup with one arm. Dib is tinkering with technology.
Dib: This is great, now you have more time to help me with Zim.

Saionji: We’ll discuss tactics at lunch.

 

Dib: You want to eat lunch with me?

 

Saionji: Is there a problem?

 

Dib: Aren’t you worried about you know….your popularity plummeting?

 

Saionji: Dib kun, my reputation is centered around one thing. My trophies always have a number one on them.

 

Dib: What's this? ( picks up a letter)

 

Saionji: Don’t read that! It's my fan mail. I made the mistake of reading one once.

 

Dib: That bad, huh?

 

Saionji: I can count my normal fans on one hand.

 

Dib:(sadistic grin) You know….I could think of a better place for these than the trash.

 

Scene change to Zim running through the Numero memorial hall.

Zim: THE HORRORS THE LETTER HORRORS!

 

Mikage: ( looking at the letter) These girls appear to have never had a proper health or biology class. (pause) These pictures are anatomically accurate.

 

Zim: GIR BRING ME BRAIN BLEECH

 

GIR comes over with a container of bleach. Zim grabs it and dumps it on his head only for nothing to come out.

Zim: Why is there no bleach?

GIR hiccups and bubbles escape from his mouth.

 

Zim: YOU ATE ZIM”S BLEACH

Mamyia/Anthy: Zim san, have you been opening? Saionji Kyuoichi’s fan mail for four weeks? (Bursts out laughing). Mikage also smiles in amusement.

 

Maymia/Anthy: You know if you’re curious. ( Mamyia pulls Mikage to him.) We could show you

 

Zim: ZIM WISHES NO SUCH DEMONSTRATION!

 

Mikage: What’s that, Zim? Demonstration, what do you say, my dear Mamyia?
The two of them make out.

Zim: NO! What are you doing with your tongues! You eat with those!

 

GIR: AWW GHOST LOVE!

 

The giant screen behind Zim clicks to life. To show Purple and Red frowning.

Zim: My tallest no look away! From the humans!

Mamyia/ Anthy and Mikage sit there innocently.

 

Purple: Do you think he finally….cracked?

 

Red: There's no one there, Zim.

 

Zim: What!

Looks behind him to see that both of them have vanished completely.

 

Red: We’re contacting you because Operation Impending Doom has been halted! We’ve had to invade planet Spotch eighty-three times, Zim!

 

Purple: Yeah, eighty-three!

 

Zim: My tallest its true there's been a slight setback. But I will find the source of this time loop and squeeze it till its juice!

 

Red: We want to talk to someone ….in charge.

Purple: We do? Yeah, we do!

Zim: You want to waste time talking to the….humans.

 

Red: A leader ZIM

 

Zim: Yes my Tallests

 

Scene change to Zim and the stuco’s shadows in the elevator.

Touga: if I chick cannot break its shell.

 

Zim: Yes! Yes! Can we get on with this?

The camera changes to the Stuco and Zim sitting on the balcony as tornadoes rage on in the background. Nanami sits as far away from Touga as possible, looking like she hasn’t slept well. Saionji has put himself between Juri and Touga to avoid even being near Zim.

 

Touga: Need I remind you, Zim-san. You are the one who insisted on this meeting.

 

Juri: The question is why?

 

Miki: Yes, Zim san why?

 

Zim: My tallest's, wants to speak to someone in authority.

 

Touga: The chairman of the board?

 

Zim: Oh, he’s dying a slow and painful death. So he’s no….good.

 

Saionji: What! When how

 

Juri: How are you aware of this information?

 

Touga: Akio Ohtori

 

Zim: Who?

 

Miki : The asasistant chairmen?

 

Zim: Who?

 

Saionji: bastard in the red shirt, that’s always flying open.

 

Zim: Oh, that guy, I forgot about him. I meant you worm babies. You have a position of authority at this school.

 

Saionji: (snaps!) So you can lure us into some kind of trap!

Zim; While I’m glad you realize Zim! Is a cunning opponent! With superior intellect. This time I’m not lying.

Saionji: Alright, name the time and place.

 

Everyone looks at him in shock, except Nanami.

Touga: I will attend as well; it would be irresponsible as the student council president to stay behind.

 

Miki:I appologize, but I’ve been training for a huge recital and cannot attend. Please give my regrets to the Tallests.

 

Zim: Eh, i only need one of you.

 

Juri: Well, if you two are attending. It appears I have no choice.

Nanami: I’m coming, some of you cann’t be trusted.

Zim: How does this room work? I haven’t been able to find anything controlling it.

 

Saionji: (looks confused) What do you mean?

 

Touga: It's a perfectly normal room.

 

Juri: Are you suggesting there's something wrong with it?

 

Zim: The tornado things…how does that work?

 

Saionji: It just does.

 

Zim: LIES I WILL FIND OUT THE SECRET! (gets on elevator, pointing dramatically)

 

Scene change to the rose garden. Gaz is drawing, Anthy sits beside her, blinking sleepily. With Utena looking concerned.

Utena: Has Chu Chu been keeping you up with his crying again?
Chu chu is snoring in Anthy’s lap.

Anthy: Could I please borrow a piece of paper, Gaz Kun?

Gaz hands her one with a look of fixed concentration. Anthy doodles something.
Utena: I didn’t know you drew Anthy.

Anthy: Done. ( holds up picture)

 

It's a badly drawn sketch of Utena that looks more like a lumpy potato than a person.
Utena: Um, is that me?

 

Anthy: I’m not very good.

 

Utena: I mean, maybe….you just need some practice.

Anthy: Do I ( looks thoughtful) Would you model for me, Utena sama?

 

Utena: (turns red) I……don’t think I’d be very good.

 

Anthy: I think you’d be fine.

 

Utena: If it would help you ( still red). Why do you want to draw me anyway?

 

Anthy: I just want to.

 

Utena: I’m glad you’ve made a friend. Besides Chu Chu. (motions to Gaz).

 

Anthy: Did I?

 

Gaz: You’re the only person whom I don’t find annoying.

 

Utena: Jeeze! I guess that’s a typical Gaz response, huh? (stretches) I’ve got to go. I promised some of the guys I’d play basketball with them. (Leaves)

 

Gaz: (keeps drawing) So that’s the girl.

 

Anthy: I don’t know what you mean. (yawns)

 

Gaz: Sure you don’t.

 

Scene cuts to the outside of Numero Memorial Hall. Juri, Nanami, Touga, and Saionji stand there. Saionji turns on the communicator, and Dibs' face appears.

Dib: Saionji, do you copy?

 

Saionji: Yes, I’m at the entrance now.

 

Dib: I should be there with you guys!

 

Saionji: (sincerely) You're too valuable to risk Dib Kun as Zim’s greatest enemy. You are our only hope.

 

Dib looks very flattered.

 

Dib: That is true.

 

Saionji: We could be walking into a trap. If anything happens, you can rush in.

 

Dib: That’s a good point. Contact me the minute anything goes wrong.

 

Saionji: Of course, Dib, Saionji out. (turns commentator off)

 

The camera changes to the group entering Zim’s lab. Zim stands by the screen. GIR is watching television in the background. There's an ominous-looking button exposed to everyone. It reads BUTTON OF DOOM.

 

Zim: Yes, yes, yes, sit down. You over here, you here, (to Touga) no, you here. Not here (turns to Saionji), Where is the DIB!

 

Saionji: You think we were going to let you put all your enemies in one room? Nanami switches seats with Juri as the two girls exchange nods.

 

Zim; (recoil in shock!) I didn’t expect you to even anticipate the barest brilliance of my plan!
Juri and Touga exchange knowing looks.

 

Purple and Red appear on the screen, eating snacks.

Touga: Great leaders of the Irkin Empire, we of the student council are honored by your presence.

Juri: Quite honored

 

Red: Way more than we expected.

 

Purple: Why are there so many?

 

Touga: Council member Karou Miki had an important matter to attend to.

 

Red: More important than us? (Looks confused)

 

Purple: More important?

 

Touga: He sends his sincere apologies and dearly wishes he could attend.

 

Purple: Well, if he’s sorry…..( looks at Nanami). Hey, what’s with the short one?

 

Red: Your slave couldn’t wait outside?

 

Nanami: Are you dumb? I’m a member of the council

 

Red: But you’re so…. small.

 

Touga: I assure my sister Nanami is a member of the student council.

 

Purple: (shocked) You let short people….lead.

Saionji studies the tallest, then looks at Zim. Suspicion in his eyes.

 

Juri: So you elect your leaders based on height?

 

Red: How do you do it?

 

Touga: That explanation can wait for another day. ( glances at Zim) meaningfully.

 

Red: That will be all, Zim.

 

Zim: I see you want to put the human filth at ease. Clever, my tallest.

 

Red: Um, yes.

Zim leaves with GI,R the stuco are alone.

 

Red: Why are we invading the same planet eighty-three times?

Mikage shows up with tea on a tray. Everyone looks at him suspiciously.

Mikage: Since this could lead to getting rid of Zim. I’m willing to be generous.
The others take tea, thanking him. Then he wheels the cart away.

Touga: So you’re caught in the time loop as well?

 

Juri: Wait time loop?

 

Purple: (childish impatience)Just answer the question!

 

Saionji: First, answer mine. Did you send Zim here to get rid of him?

 

Red and Purple look at one another.

 

Red: Well, duh!

 

Purple: We hate Zim!

 

Juri: Saionji was right? How did you know Zim’s mission was a lie?

 

Saionji: Let's see, he had to build his weapons, ammunition, and tactical gear. Communication equipment. And he has no medical supplies. He mentioned going without debriefings or check-ins from his leaders for months on end. And the only thing Zim came with is GIR, who is broken. He also lacks food, water, and fuel. All standard supplies for any military exposition

Juri is looking at Saionji in surprise. Touga looks amused but says nothing. Nanami nods along.

 

Touga: Why not just get rid of Zim?

 

Red: We tried, sent him to Hobo 13.

 

Purple: Tried to sail his ship into the sun with him in it.

 

Red: We tried to have him executed. Put him on trial and everything. He took over the control brains.

 

Purple: We had to throw a parade in his honor!

 

Saionji spits out his tea at the screen. Getting several looks of disgust.

Saionji: What?

 

Juri: Are you saying you sent us a living nuke!!!!!!

 

Red: Pretty much

 

Purple: Hey! That’s a good way to look at it.

 

Touga: This is why we’re in a time loop. Thanks to himenyia

 

Juri: Are you saying the Rose bride reset the universe? How….no, I don’t want to know.

 

Nanami: (miserably) You really don't.

 

Juri: So you’re not invading Earth then.

 

Red: If we did, we’d have to ( Shutters)

 

Purple: Don’t even say it!

 

Touga: I see.

 

Red: We want the time loop gone!

 

Purple: I don’t like it!

 

Touga: Now, Tallests, what do you want gone more? The timeloop or Zim?
The tallest look at one another.

 

Red: Is that a trick question?

 

Purple: Zim, of course!

 

Touga: The time loop has kept Zim contained. If we were to remove it his mission might succeed. Then he will return as the triumphant hero to the Irken Empire.

Purple and Red look at one another in horror.

 

Touga: Yes, and if such an unfortunate event were to occur. Then we could reset everything.

 

Red: We’ll keep the time loop…. Maybe we can use it for…. i don't know War Games?

 

Purple: I’ve got a better idea. All our snacks in one day! And we never run out!
Both of them cheer loudly.

 

Juri: Zim has been gone an long time.

 

Nanami: (looks down at her chair) I have rockets attached to my chair.
The others realize they also have rockets attached to their chairs.

 

Red: ( Eating donuts) He’s probably planning your untimely demise.

 

Touga: Yes, that is my suspicion as well. Excuse us, Almighty tallests.
All of the student council members pull out swords from their chests.

Red: Did you just pull weapons out of you?

 

Purple: Oooh, are we about to watch Zim get hurt?

 

Zim burst through the doors gleefully.

 

Zim: Foolish humans falling so easily into my trap. Since Dib has recruited you as allies. I’ll let you and Nanami in on my plan.

Nanami: Launching us into space on chairs?

 

Saionji: I mean, the implications are horrific, but the execution.

 

Zim: NOW PREPARE FOR YOUR CHAIRS OF DOOM!! ( clicks the button) What! (Looks at Nanami) YOU'RE IN THE WRONG SEAT!

 

Touga gets up smoothly, his plaid facade fades to reveal a cold expression. Juri joins him. Saionji cracks his knuckles in fury on his face, and Nanami smiles smugly. They surround Zim with swords in hand. Their shadows loom over him.

Nanami: I know

 

Zim: aww Dokie

 

Camera cuts away to the student council as they stride out of Nemero Memorial Hall.

Juri: ….I never want to be involved with something that…. stupid again.

 

Touga: I quite agree.

 

Nanami: I feel dumber just listening to those two.

 

Saionji’s communicator comes to life. Dib’s face appears.

Dib: Hey, you two were supposed to check in!

 

Saionji: I appologize, Zim tried to launch us into space.

 

Nanami: Good news through those two want to keep the time loop now.

 

Dib: So nothing's changed

Saionji and Nanami look at one another.

 

Saionji: Look, Dib kun, listen, the Armada isn’t coming.

 

Dib: Wait, where's Zim!

 

Nanami: We beat him up pretty badly.

 

Saionji: Yes, if we can capture Zim. Then hold him hostage.

 

Dib: Yes, capturing Zim! Hold on, I’m on my way!

 

Saionji: Wait, Dib! There's something you should know
The commentator goes out.

 

Scene change: Miki walks into Zim’s base.

Miki: Touga-san san I've finished with my recital. I still don’t believe in that alien nonsense but…..

He trails off at the sight of Zim’s broken body.

 

Miki: (alarmed) ZIM KUN!

 

Zim: (moans) Curse you, Dib! CURSE YOU!

 

The camera cuts to Nemero Memorial Hall. Dib opens the door. Only to run into Miki.

Mik: Sorry, Dib Kun. Zim's been in a horrible accident.

 

Dib: (gleeful) Really, so he’s vulnerable?

 

Mik: (glares at him) You shouldn’t make such tasteless jokes. Zim needs time to recover.

 

Dib: NO Miki, you don’t understand that is the last thing ZIM needs!

 

Miki slams the door in his face. Dib stands there in disbelief.

Dib: Was I just defeated by Miki Karou?

 

Scene change: Zim is trying to fight Miki, who shoves him into the bed.

Zim: No, get away! You….. blueberry dirt child!

 

Miki: (sternly) Now, Zim kun, stop this behavior.

 

Zim: No!!!! I will never talk piano beast!

 

Miki: How did you break every bone in your body?
Miki comes toward him with a bowl of soup.

Zim: No, don’t touch ME! NOOOOO!

 

Scene cut to Touga lying in bed with Akio, both their shirts unbuttoned.

Touga: (pauses) You were right…..they want Zim to take over the earth.

 

Akio: (quick nervous look) You understand what they are?

Touga: cyborgs who know nothing of pleasure or family bonds. (Touga rolls on the bed.) Behind him, a vase full of orange lilies sits on a table mixed with yellow chryanthemums.

Akio: The Irken had certain organs removed long ago.

 

Touga: (shocked) You mean? ( becomes tense)

 

Akio: ( puts a hand on his shoulder) Is there anything further?

 

Touga: The Almighty Tallest's intellect is far beyond what I imagined.

 

Scene cut to Touga exiting the chairman’s residence, clutching his shirt nervously.

Touga:(bitterly) Even beyond the stars. (looks up at the sky)

End credits

Chapter 6: Episode 6: Attack of the fan beasts

Utena theme song starts up

Let's go on living bravely with style

Anthy and Utena stand in the dueling arena covered in flower petals.
Close-up of Utena and Anthy

Just a long, long time

Anthy and Utena’s lips almost brush, then a rotating rose appears.

If the two of us are ever separated

Anthy and Utena float apart, the camera lingers on their linked hands, which separate.
Let's go away, take my revolution!

The camera changes to the red backdrop, and then Utena walks against the backdrop of Ohtori as if on air. Then the music changes, and Utena is suddenly shoved out of the frame violently.

Zim voice over: MAWHAHAHA

The Invader Zim theme starts up, and Ohtori Academy is shown with shadows that look like Zim’s pac legs. slowly creeping over it. The sunny atmosphere was replaced by a darker, gloomier sky.

Touga, Juri, and Miki are shown wielding swords against one another. Only for their weapons to disappear from their hands. They look over in confusion as Gir cheerfully impales the swords through Anthy one by one.

Dib appears with his swollen eyeball logo in the background, surrounded by paranormal files. Metal extensions jump out, and it cuts to Gaz with her skeletons. She pulls back the screen, and Nanami appears cow shape in the background as she runs forward and makes a slashing motion with her daggers. Saionji appears next to her, tears spill from his eyes as he charges with Nanami against Zim, who uses his pac legs to block them both. The camera zooms in on a smirking Kouze, who points a blaster at Zim.
Shiori, Kekio, and Wakaba appear holding some kind of Iken technology. Looming in as they stare straight ahead. The camera pans out, and the cast is revealed to be in the rose garden. The gates to the academy slam closed.
As Akio appears in front of them with a sinister expression. Anthy appears beside him, looking like she wants to die. Black, then the Invader Zim logo appears.

 

Episode 6: Attack of the fan beasts

 

Camera pans over various booths. With art of Miki, Juri, Touga, Saionji and Nanami. Camera zooms in on an annoyed looking Dib.Next to a disgruntled Saionji.

Dib: Why are we here again? You promised we were going to see a haunted prison!

 

Saionji: I’m sorry, after I’m done. We’ll go straight there.

 

Dib: You don’t even like your fans.

 

Saionji: The devil called me.

 

Akio appears and struts through the crowd, several girls swooning in his wake. Zim at his heels, trying to avoid any human contact. Snarling and backing up at nearly making physical contact with a human student.

Akio: Ah, if it isn’t one of my stars.

 

Saionji: And there he is in all his cloven-hoofed glory. (catches Akio’s hand before it touches his shoulder) I will use excessive force.

Camera pans to Dib and Zim, locking eyes on one another.

 

Akio: You brought you’re ordinary little friend.

 

Saionji: And you brought the alien.

 

GIR pops up, and Saionji jerks back with a yell.

 

Saionji: Get him away from me!

 

GIR: AWW, are you sad? Do you need a hug?

 

Saionji: No! Dib get it away!

 

Saionji falls down fighting to get away from the overly affectionate GIR. Who gloomps him?

Dib: You’re here cause of Akio.

 

Zim: I still don’t approve of this GIR. You are compromising our mission.
A booth with a huge picture of GIR hangs above it.

 

GIR: Aww, but I like it, I need it! (tears up)

 

Zim: OH, all right! It’ll be good practice for the dirt beasts!

 

Akio: Now that the two of you are here. You can help GIR get set up.

 

Saionji: What do you want me to work with Zim?

 

Akio: I enjoy seeing both of you… uncomfortable. (slides closer)

Saionji has a look of discomfort on his face, his body language conveys that he wishes Akio would back up. Zim pulls out a pair of scissors and sneaks up behind Saionji, trying to cut a bit of his ponytail. Dib tries to tackle Zim to the floor. Akio grabs him by the collar.

 

Akio: I hate to undermine my student's independence. (Eyes narrow) But if you mess up today for the hardworking students at this school.

 

Dib: You’ll have Anthy send us somewhere horrible, right?

 

Akio: Why are you here, Dib Kun? When there's a perfectly good Yukki onna sighting. Fifteen minutes from here.

 

Dib: yukki onna? But Zim?

 

Akio: I’ll call you the second he tries anything.

 

Saionji: (fear in his voice) Dib, please don’t leave me with him.

 

Dib: Yes, I’ll be back soon. ( Zooms away, road runner style)

 

Zim leaps to try and snip a piece of Saionji’s hair.

Saionji: I felt that Zim! Get away from my hair!

 

Akio: Zim, stop trying to steal Saionji’s hair. (pauses) I need something to grab onto.

Saionji: You are not grabbing anything!

 

Akio: The universe is always expanding the possibilities of each outcome are infinite.

Saionji: Not if I remove certain parts before they expand.

 

Akio: (smugly) You burn with the passion of Mars. But was it not the king of the gods? Who put Mars in a brass jar?
(He pins a green rose to the front of Saionji’s uniform with a smirk.) Behave Kyouichi.

 

Saionji: (shocked at the audacity) Kyouichi?

 

Akio: We’ll i’ll leave you two to get set up. I’ll be back in an hour.

 

Akio walks away slowly, camera lingering on him.

Zim: (unsettled) That guy's kinda….creepy.

 

Saionji ( turns to Zim); The next couple of hours are going to be unpleasant enough. Without us having to watch one another. Truce?

Saionji holds out his hand, palm extended.

 

Zim: You make a good point…. Monkey boy. ( pause) I’m not touching your stinking dirt boy hands.”

 

Saionji: Fine! As long as you agree not to try anything.

 

Zim: Alright, I’ll agree to your human truce.

 

Saionji: Now, a few tips. Limit the number of items GIR signs to three. Otherwise, you’ll be here all day. Maybe add a bit more of a gimmick.

 

GIR: DANCE!

 

Saionji: Alright, what if they feed you, to watch you dance?

GIR hugs Saionji’s leg as he tries to kick him off.

 

Saionji: Ah, get it away from me!

 

Scene change: Wakaba is tapping her foot outside the chairman’s residence. She has a large backpack on her back.

Wakaba: Utena hurry up. At this rate, the lines will be all backed up!

Utena walks out the door looking annoyed.
Utena: It's not like you don’t see that guy at school every day.

 

Wakaba: It's not the same!

 

Utena: What’s with the bag?

 

Wakaba: ( pulls out items) Well, I can only get three Saionji items signed! And it was time to go….So i figured ( pulls out more) I can just decide on the way!

 

Utena: ( eyes her squarely) You have that much?

 

Wakaba: (cheerfully) OHH, this is only a small portion of my Saionji merchandise.

 

Utena: ( looks back behind the door) Anthy?

 

Anthy: I appologize, Utena-sama. I'm feeling quite ill. All of a sudden.

 

Utena: Anthy, you don’t have to lie. I understand why you don’t want to go.

 

Wakaba: Oh no! You poor thing! ( Gets close to her) You look a little pale!

 

Anthy: Do I?

 

Scoots Anthy back into the residence with a blanket draped over her and shoves a soup bowl into her hands.

Wakaba: You should stay home and get lots of rest. (zooms out, dragging Utena away) Bye-bye, now get better!

 

Utena;. I’m not sure I feel comfortable around Saionji’s fan club.

 

Wakaba: (earnestly) Oh, they're nice girls once you get to know them.

 

Scene change. Scene opens on hordes of screaming girls in Ohtori uniforms. They get into long lines clutching dolls, pictures, and CDs with the Stuco’s image on them. GIR is surrounded by a crowd of girls the size of a stadium. He dances, and the girls cheer.

Girls: GIR Chan!
Candy and other treats are thrown, GIR catches them in his mouth.

 

The camera lingers on Saionji and Touga signing autographs side by side. Touga looks at GIR.

Touga: Quite a large following for only two days.
Signs a few photos of himself with his phone number.) Call me baby. (winks)

 

The girl he directs the wink at flushes and giggles.

Saionji: I’m just glad there's a large crowd between us and that robot.

Touga moves closer to him Saionji eyes him cautiously.
Saionji’s fans cheer loudly and excitedly start snapping pictures. Practically frothing at the mouth.

Saionji fans: Saionji sama!

 

Fan girl 1: OH, look at how angry he looks!

 

Fan girl 2: OH glare at me more! Saionji sama!

 

Fan girl 3: I’ll cut out my heart if you demand it!

 

Saionji’s hand is suddenly stabbed to an alarm button.

 

Saionji: (uncomfortably) That is very unnecessary, please put the knife away.

 

Fan girl 3: As you command, Saionji-sama. (throws knife away)

Touga (whispers): Zim has been watching you this whole time.

Saionji looks over to see Zim eyeing him a little too intently.

Saionji: We have a truce

 

Touga: You shouldn’t be so naive.

 

Saionji starts to snap something. Only to gape at the sight of Utena.

Saionji: Tenjou? ( stares at her) What are you doing in my line?

 

Touga: Yes, I quite agree there's far more room in… mine.

 

Utena: Ugh! It's not like I want to be here.

 

Saionji: Then why are you?

 

Wakaba: (Jumps on Utena) Ok, I finally found the best ones! ( spins her around!) Oh, this is the greatest day of my life! ( flashes photos of Saionji)

Saionji’s eyes widen as memories flood his head. Saionji slides out from under Wakaba’s bed the two laugh.

 

Saionji's voice over: You gave me shelter, brave as Joan of Arc.

 

Wakaba's voice over: Now, let's just make the best of it. I’m sure you’ll be back at the academy soon.

The scene changes to Mikage smiling sadistically

Mikage's voice over: Now reduced to freeloading with a female student. You could do something had you a bit of our power. There's only one item I want from you, a trifle really.

The scene changes to Saionji, with his bags packed, ready to go.

 

Saionji's voice over: I didn’t think he’d ask me to bring him that thing to grant my wish. Wakaba enters the room, eyes glazed.

Saionji's voice over: I’m returning to the world I used to know.

 

Wakaba's voice over: Where is that hair clip?

Scene changes to Wakaba looking at a soaked Saionji as he shivers in the rain behind the school garbage cans. Then switches to Saionji standing at Wakaba’s dorm door.

Saionji's voice over: May I, um, please use your shower?

 

Saionji's voice over: That’s right, you took me in again and again.

Wakaba leads Saionji into her dorm room cheerful and bright smile on her face. As the two of them walk through a tunnel.

 

Saionji's voice over: He always came wanting the same thing.

Mikage flashes into view with his slasher smile as Saionji hands him the hair clip.

Saionji's voice over: It was always the same trivial item.

 

Wakaba entered the room, eyes glazed over.
Wakaba's voice over: You gave the hairclip to that girl, didn’t you?

 

Camera shifts back to the present. Saionji tears his eyes away from Wakaba.

 

Wakaba: Oh no! I don’t have anything in my teet,h do I? (shakes Utena)

 

Saionji: NO! NO! Um, you’re teeth are fine….um congratulations, your name was picked and you won a special prize!

Everyone stares at him silently. Wakaba’s eyes are almost sparkling.

 

Fan girl 3: Saionji sama looks so nervous ahhhhh!

 

Saionji: Yes, lucky number (mutters)….oh shit! What number was she?

 

Wakaba: !49!

 

Saionji: (writing under a table) Yes, that’s exactly it!

Wakaba is cheering and celebrating, then she notices people are watching and clears her throat.
Wakaba: Thank you, Saionji sama. So uh, what did I win?

Saionji: it's a surprise…. I… cann’t give it to you now.

 

Zim pops up out of nowhere.

 

Zim: He’ll give it to you tomorrow. Yes……the shiny-haired beast will reward you, squealing fan worm.

 

Saionji: What are you doing, Zim?

 

Zim: Why i’m helping you out? For the human truce thingy.

 

Saionji: (Eyes narrow) I see ( turns to Wakaba), excuse me a moment.
Goes to some secluded corner and punches a button on the communicator. Dibs' face appears.

Dib: Saionji, Zim’s up to something.

 

Saionji: He is definitely plotting something.

 

Dib: I’m on my way! Partner!

 

Saionji: ( Contacts Nanami) Zim is up to something, I need a pair of eyes on him until Dib gets here.

 

Nanami: Well, I suppose I need a break from being adored (flips hair).

 

Saionji: Thanks, I am concerned some of my fans might seriously hurt themselves.

 

Nanami: Those girls need some serious help. Their behavior isn’t normal.

 

Saionji: What am I supposed to do? Send them to counseling with Souji Mikage?

 

Nanami: You have a good point.

Saionji: Fuck this school! (hangs up)

 

He hurries back to his fans, fixing a smile on his face.
Saionji: So, whose next? Cheers and clamouring

 

Zim, who is watching with a smirk, turns and screams as he’s face to face with Akio.

 

Akio: Give him a fan club, I thought. I’ll corrupt the boy for sure. Maybe, get him to chase skirts like normal teenage boys.
Camera flashes at the teenage girls begging for Saionji’s attention as he signs their items.

 

Zim: Um….how do these skirtless legs run?

 

Akio: Instead, the school is plagued with these rapid attack dogs.

 

Saionji: Hikari chan…. Please! I don’t want to see you bleed! That is the last thing I want! (snatches the knife from her). Then hands her a T-shirt with his face, looking overwhelmed. As she starts crying.

 

Zim: Yes, I’ve noticed, Saionji has an interesting effect on these fan beasts. They’d do anything for him, including say, conquer a planet?

 

Akio: Well, Zim…. enjoy yourself…. today.

 

Zim: Oh, I will ( grins evilly). Doesn’t see Yuko, Kekio and Aiko following him around with binoculars. As they duck and dodge every time he turns around.

 

Akio walks away, pulls out a phone, and dials

Akio: Anthy, could you come by with some rosie later? Zim is about to do something … sophomoric. (Chuckles)

 

Anthy: Could I join you big brother?

 

Akio: Very well, it has been a while since we spent any quality time together.

The camera pans to Nanami watching Zim from a full communications radio station.

Nanami: Mrs Fabulas to the Swarm. The space alien is on the move.

 

Montage starts with Juri, Miki with their fans. Miki is showing the girls how to play piano. Juri is showing off fencing moves. The camera cuts to Nanami’s fans looking puzzled as to why she’s not at her booth. The scene cuts to karaoke with Touga at the mic.

Touga: Dream of the end of the world, selfishly

And enjoy yourself, Element, Element

North lemming, Siberian antelope,

The final judgement of our nature……

GIR swings down, knocking Touga off his feet, and snatches the microphone, and starts dancing. Jpop music starts playing as the fan girls cheer and go wild. Touga is left on the ground looking stunned. Saionji silently extends a hand to him. Touga lets himself be hauled to his feet. He glares at the dancing GIR with uncharacteristically cold eyes.

Saionji: (softly) None of it matters.

 

Touga: No, I suppose it doesn’t

 

The two of them are interrupted by Dib rushing across the grass and spraying a huge jet of water in Zim’s direction, soaking half the girls near him.

Dib: Gotcha, Zim!

Zim: Ahhhhh it BURNS! (Takes off)He shoves kids out of the way as he runs.

 

Dib chases him around, blasting with his giant hose and soaking everyone around him. Girls and boys go flying, and Nanami is swept away screaming from her spy booth.

Akio: Alright, that’s enough……( is hit with a stream of water as Zim ducks behind him) MEMEBRANE!!!!!!!!

 

Scene change to Dib walking out of the school with Saionji, who is carrying a little bag.

Saionji: Sorry, I couldn’t stop the punishment.

 

Dib: It means a lot that you even tried.

 

Nanami strides up to him, arms crossed
Nanami: Well, don’t you have anything to say?

 

Dib: Um, it's not like I meant to hit you.

 

Nanami: You could still appologize. (turns to Saionji) What’s the problem?

 

Saionji: A week-long leave of absence. It gives Zim way too much time for his nefarious plots. If we’re down a man, or rather half of one.

 

Nanami: We’ll see about that.

She confidently strides through the doors a couple of seconds later. A very nervous-looking principal comes out. Nanami in toe with a smug look on her face.

 

Principal: It appears there's been a mistake. You’re only suspended for a day. ( wipes his brow) I appologize for the inconvenience, Dib Kun. (Hurries back inside)

 

Nanami: You’re welcome.

 

Saionji: Why so surprised we’re a team, aren’t we?

 

Dib: (smiles) Yeah, I guess we are.

 

Saionji: Well, I must be off….I’m meeting Shinohara.

 

Scene change to the kendo hall where Wakaba excitedly enters the dojo.

 

Wakaba: Saionji sama?

Saionji walks over to her, he seems to shine almost glow as he walks toward her.

Saionji: Sorry, I couldn’t do this yesterday.

 

Wakaba: No, need to apologize, it's fine…..I was kinda up all night though.

Saionji: Were you? ( takes a leaf clip out of the bag) It's not much

 

Wakaba: (excitedly) Wait, is that hand-carved?

 

Saionji: Yes, it's a hobby of mine.

 

Wakaba: Really, that’s kinda cool…..I mean, not that you’re not cool already. (looks at it with complete happiness)

 

Saionji: Tell me…..I know it's a little forward, but why does this hair clip mean?

 

Wakaba: What do you mean?

 

Saionji: I could buy you any expensive gift you know.

 

Wakaba: You made it so….. It's special. ( clasps it). Could you put it on me?

 

Saionji: Now, you’re being quite forward?

 

Wakaba: (flushes) Hey, it's my prize, so I should be able to ask that, right?

 

Saionji: Alright. (bends down) He reaches down slowly and puts the left clip in her hair. Only for a green blur to run by and rip a strand of green hair.

 

Saionji: Ouch!

 

Zim: Victory for Zim! I knew you had to lean down some time, shiny-haired beast! (holds strands)

 

Saionji: What do you even want with my hair, you annoying bastard?

 

Zim: Nothing much, just to be the one in control of your fan beasts.MAwhahaha!

 

Saionji: Zim, for the sake of common moral decency. I’m going to give you a piece of brotherly advice. Don’t go through with this plan. It's going to backfire badly.

 

Zim: HUH, what Sorry cann’t hear you over the sound of my awesome plan.

 

Saionji: Alright then, my conscience is clean. I tried to warn you.

 

Zim: STUPID Human, stupid, stupid, sad little monkey.

Saionji walks away with Wakaba.

 

Saionji: If I were you, I’d avoid him for the next twenty-four hours.

 

Wakaba: Don’t have to tell me twice that guy is so… weird.

 

Scene change. Zim is grinning as he stands in front of a tank. Mikage stands next to him.

Mikage: So you're going to replicate Saionji’s genetic makeup.

 

Zim: Not a full clone….I have to concur, much like the Dib…Saionji is a cut above the rest of his species. I need something… dumber.

 

Scene change as Zim walks across campus with a dull-eyed Saionji thing, which leaves bits of ooze when it walks. GIR slaps flyers with Saionji’s picture on the front. Akio and Anthy are lounging on the student council room balcony, and Akio has a glass of wine in hand.

Zim: HEY, WHAT ARE YOU DOING?

 

Akio: Don’t mind us….we’re just enjoying ourselves.
Anthy pulls out a bag of chips.

Zim: HUH?

 

Akio: Never mind

 

Zim: WELL, IF YOU WANT SEATS TO YOUR PLANET'S DEMISE!

 

Akio: Oh, I’m going to be watching the fall of hubris from on high.

 

Zim: HUH?

 

Akio: NOTHING PROCEED

 

Zim: OK!

The fan girls file in as Zim stands in front of them.

 

Zim: Fan beasts, you are all here....

 

Fan girl 1: Saionji sama

 

Fan girl 2: Where is Saionji-sama?

 

Rin: Yes, give us Saionji-sama!

 

Fans: Saionji sama! Saionji Sama

 

Zim: ALRIGHT ALRIGHT! Here!

 

Clone Saionji walks out, and the fans go nuts

Clone Saionji: Yes, I’m Saionji, i do kendo and stuff.

 

Fans: SAIONJI SAMA!

 

Clone Saionji: (looks at cards) Today, I think we…should take over the world. To help out my friend Zim, who is really cool. You should obey him.

 

Fan girl 1: Take over the world in a day?

 

Fan girl 2: We need a careful strategy for such a huge endeavor.

 

Rin: We wouldn’t have enough energy.

 

Zim: ( sinister smile) Oh, I’ve thought of that. GIR! Bring out the Refreshments!

 

GIR: I don’t think you should give them sugar

 

Zim: GIR!

 

GIR comes out with punch and cupcakes

 

Fan girl 1: (disappointed)No purin or matcha?

Saionji clone: Silence, you will eat the cupcakes! And drink the punch!

 

Fan girl 2: OOOH he’s shouting (blushes)

 

Several girls behave in a flustered manner.

 

Saionji clone: Yes, eat, and I will shout more.

Girls and Rin excitedly grin and consume the treats, their eyes start to glow, their teeth grow to needle points, and their nails become pointed.

ZIm: YES YES MY ARMY!

 

Then the fans launched themselves at clone Saionji, he screams as his arm is yanked off.

 

Fan girl 1: (holding a green arm mostly covered in goo) Hey, you‘re not Saionji-sama.

 

Fan girl 2: GET HIM!

 

The girls and rin jump on Saionji clone, there's a cloud of limbs and teeth. Zim watches in horror. As his puppet is reduced to nothing but green goo.

Rin: Zim tricked us!

 

Fan girl 2: Where is our Saionji!

 

Fan girl 3: Where are you hiding, Saionji-sama?

 

Fans turn toward him, advancing slowly, chanting in a creepy way.

Fans: Saionji Sama, Saionji Sama, Saionji Sama ( pulls out swords)

 

Zim: AHH no stay away GIR PROTECT YOUR MASTER!

 

GIR's eyes turn red, and he lets Zim jump on him as he starts up his rocket boots, only for the girls to pull out arrows and start stringing their bows.

Zim: AHHH GIR!

 

Gir dodges the arrows freaking out and screaming the whole time.
Akio is chucking from the student council room above. Chu chu is making faces at Zim from Anthy’s shoulder as she munches her chips, which are shaped suspiciously like spaceships.

Rin takes out a match and hands it to one of the girls. She lights up her arrow and fires. A flaming arrow hits GIR’s leg he falls screaming. Then crashes to the ground. Zim jumps up and runs screaming. GIR in toe as the two of them rush off the opposite directions. Saionji’s fan girls are in hot pursuit of them both.

 

Anthy: Do you want me to stop them, big brother?

 

Akio: Not yet, (leans forward on his hands) I’m intrigued to see where this goes.

 

Scene change, children and teachers run screaming as Saionji’s fans tear through desks, rip apart sofas with their bare hands.

 

Fans: Where is Saionji? Sama where!

 

Zim is dragged screaming as he claws the floor toward the crowd of fans.

One boy manages to escape and runs off, face full of horror.

 

Scene cuts to Dib, Nanami, and Saionji running surveillance in his dorm.

Dib: Do you even know what you’re doing?

 

Nanami: I’m only here to get away from my brother.

 

Saionji: Does this have anything to do with your memories?

 

Nanami: ( pale) I….cann’t talk about it……

 

Dib: Nanami are you ok?

 

Nanami: No.

 

A boy knocks on the door outside frantically. Dib opens the door, he brushes by him and heads to Saionji.

Boy: Saionji-san! You’re fans are destroying the campus!

 

Dib: ZIM! Where is he?

 

Boy: Last I saw, he was being dragged off by those….beasts. Please, Saionji-san san you are our only hope.

 

Saionji: (eyes wide) You mean?

 

Boy: Yell, Saionji sama, yell as you’ve never yelled before.

 

Scene change: Dib, Nanami, and Saionji walk across campus quickly. They spot Zim, ragged, beaten, and tied up in the corner.

 

Dib: So you stop your fans, and I grab Zim?

 

Nanami: We grab Zim, ( pulls out daggers). You cann’t survive those girls without me.

 

Dib: ALRIGHT! TOGETHER YOU AND ME NANAMI

 

Dib and Nanami tiptoe towards Zim, only for Saionji’s fans to block their quarry. As they froth at the mouth. Nanami pulls out a sword and clashes her blade with Saionji’s fan girls' swords. Dib goes for Zim only for several more of Saionji’s fans to spring from out of a tree. Nanami moves so she and Dib are standing back to back. The two of them are swarmed as they fight frantically.

Zim: Well, at least I get to watch you both get torn to pieces.

 

Dib and Nanami brace themselves only for Saionji to shove his way to the front of the crowd.

 

Saionji: WHAT ARE YOU DOING? YOU ARE A DISGRACE, an embarrassment to your families!

 

Fans cheer and grin and gather around him.

Fans: SAIONJI SAMA!

 

Saionji: YOU ARE PATHETIC. THE WORMS SQUIRMING ON THE GROUND HAVE MORE DIGNITY THAN YOU!

Fan girls wiggle with delight.

 

Saionji: WORTHLESS! YOU ARE NOT WORTHY TO LICK THE RIM OF THE TOILET AFTER I' 'VE USED it!

 

Saionji’s fans blush and smile, and the teeth shrink back to normal, and the claws vanish. They are normal girls again. They crowd Saionji, lovingly looking at him with shining eyes.
Dib looks beaten and shaken as he stares at the sight in shock and confusion. Nanami, whose clothes are also badly torn, just sighs in relief.

 

Saionji: (smiles) Now, who wants a photo?

 

Scene change: Saionji poses with his fans as the camera flashes. The girls and Rin cheer
Dib is still looking shocked as Nanami slaps bandages on him all over. Saionji scribbles his name across each developed photo.

Saionji: (hands a girl a photo) Here you go kari kun.

 

Fan girl: Thank you, Saionji-sama.

 

Saionji: ( turns to a still shell-shocked Zim) Now, what important lesson have we learned today?

 

Zim: Don’t….mess….with….the fan beasts.

Saionji: So you can learn. ( Saionji signs a photo of himself and hands it to Zim.)
Zim seethes at Saionji in silent hatred as he crumples it up.

 

Wakaba and Utena enter the scene

Wakaba: Hey! ( marches over) Not telling me about Saionji events violates the club code!

 

Fan girl 1: Sorry Wakaba kun. We didn’t plan it kinda happened.

 

Fans: Sorry Wakaba kun!

 

Fan boy: Hey, i know! Let's do a group photo! Wakaba, you can stand in the front with Saionji-sama!

The other girls murmur their agreement.

Saionji: Alright with me.

 

Wakaba quickly hurries over and stands next to Saionji as the other fans get into place.

Fan girl 2: Hey, that’s a lovely hair clip you’re wearing.

 

Wakaba: It's my prize from the raffle.

 

Fan girl 4: OHH I’m jealous

 

Fan girl 3: Congratulations Wakaba Kun! You truly are blessed! (hugs her)

 

Fan girl 1: Sorry Dib and Nanami kun. We got a little overzealous.

 

Dib: It's ok, I’m kinda used to it.

 

Nanami: For once, it wasn’t your fault.

 

Fan girl 2: Still, we feel horrible.

 

Utena: (surprised) Well, what do you know, they are nice.

 

Nanami: ( smiles) Well, there is one thing you girls could do to make it up to us.
She goes over to Saionji and whispers in his ear. Saionji is now smirking.

 

Scene change Mikage is surrounded by over a hundred of Saionji’s fan girls.

Fan girl 1: I need counseling

 

Fan girl 2: No, I need it more!

 

Girls continue to crowd Mikage, who looks overwhelmed as the entire room is full of enough girls to fill a Mets stadium.

Mikage: You… you cann’t all revolutionize the world!

 

The camera pans to an open letter, which flutters to the ground. Little sketches of Nanami and Saionji are drawn, both figures have their lower eyelids pulled down and their tongues out. In an Akanbe gesture. The Japanese characters translate to Revolutionize this!!!!!

 

Scene change: Wakaba and Utena sit on a picnic blanket with Anthy.

Utena: So did something happen? Between you and Saionji?

 

Wakaba's voice over: I'll keep what happened between us private.My secret, just for me.

Wakaba: Nothing….

Utena: You can do better than that guy, Wakaba-kun.

 

Wakaba: I don’t need a guy, anyway, you're the one I love! Oh my Utena!

 

Utena: You’re getting all weird again.

 

Wakaba: I made you lunch ( blows a kiss)

 

Anthy: Thank you, Wakaba-kun kun that’s so kind.

Wakaba pulls out a picnic basket basket only for GIR to snatch it and gobble the food.

 

Wakaba: You… stole… the lunch I made for my beloved Utena!

 

Starts to chase GIR around as he screams. Zim pops out of nowhere.

Zim: Get away from GIR fan beast

 

Wakaba picks Zim up, spins him around, and slams him to the ground.

 

Zim: AHHH This one is unusually strong!

Wakaba: I know you did something…..(punch) to my (punch) Club members!

 

Saionji walks by, notices Zim getting pummelled, and starts smiling at the sight.

Wakaba: See that he smiled at me!

 

Utena: No, he’s laughing at Zim getting hurt.

 

Wakaba: (dreamily) Oh, is that what you call an Angel’s smile!

Saionji continues to laugh at the sight of Zim groaning. Then he spots Anthy. Chu Chu sees the frog and freezes.

 

Saionji: (nods) Himenyia kun

He continues to walk by her a bit of a resigned look on his face. The frog hops on by Chu Chu, looks at it puzzled.

 

Utena: Is Saionji finally over you?

 

Anthy: It appears so.

 

Saionji: Wakaba kun ( he sees the hair clip)

Then smiles, it lights up his whole face, and from Wakaba’s perspective, he is radiant.

Wakaba: This is the best week ever! ( enthusiastically punches Zim again)

 

Zim: AAAH my squdeely spooch!

 

End credits

Chapter 7: Chapter 7 MIki"s Wonderful Life of Doom!

Utena theme song starts up

Let's go on living bravely with style

Anthy and Utena stand in the dueling arena covered in flower petals.
Close up Utena and Anthy

Just a long long time

Anthy and Utena’s lips almost brush, then a rotating rose appears.

If the two of us are ever separated

Anthy and Utena float apart, the camera lingers on their linked hands, which separate.
Lets go away, take my revolution!

Camera changes to the red backdrop, and then Utena walks against the backdrop of Ohtori as if on air. Then the music changes and Utena is suddenly shoved out of the frame violently.

Zim voice over: MAWHAHAHA

The Invader Zim theme starts up, and Ohtori Academy is shown with shadows that look like Zim’s pac legs. slowly creeping over it. The sunny atmosphere was replaced by a darker, gloomier sky.

Touga, Juri, and Miki are shown wielding swords against one another. Only for their weapons to disappear from their hands. They look over in confusion as Gir cheerfully impales the swords through Anthy one by one.

Dib appears with his swollen eyeball logo in the background, surrounded by paranormal files. Metal extensions jump out, and it cuts to Gaz with her skeletons. She pulls back the screen, and Nanami appears cow shape in the background as she runs forward and makes a slashing motion with her daggers. Saionji appears next to her, tears spill from his eyes as he charges with Nanami against Zim, who uses his pac legs to block them both. The camera zooms in on a smirking Kouze, who points a blaster at Zim.
Shiori, Kekio, and Wakaba appear holding some kind of Iken technology. Looming in as they stare straight ahead. The camera pans out, and the cast is revealed to be in the rose garden. The gates to the academy slam closed.
As Akio appears in front of them with a sinister expression. Anthy appears beside him, looking like she wants to die. Black then the Invader zim logo appears.

 

Episode 7

 

Camera opens on Kozue glancing across the campus of Ohtori. The audience cann’t see what she’s spotted. But her gaze is intense as she fixates on whatever it is.
Kozue voice over: A wild animal always stalks silently and carefully.
Kozue see’s Dib drawing a ghost at his desk. The bells chime and the entire class gets up.

Kozue voiceover: Then when its prey is helpless….it strikes.
Kozue wanders over her face changes from determined to flirty.

Kozue: Hey membrane right…you want to go on a date?”

The camera cuts away to Nanami staring at him with disbelief.

Nanami: Kozue Karou asked you out?

 

Dib: That was my response.

 

Nanami: You cann’t go out with that girl! whats left of your
minuscule reputation would plummet.

 

Dib: Lots of boys go out with Kozue.

 

Nanami: Kozue likes a certain type of boy.
Nanami pulls up a powerpoint with slides of rowdy looking boys some have tattoos, or look like wannabe thugs. One of them flicks up a girls skirt and the others howl.

 

Nanami: (disgusted) These are the guys who won’t finish out the semester, or will get expelled rather quickly.

Pictures of Kozue kissing or flirting with said guys appear.

 

Dib: Didn’t Saionji get expelled in a few timelines?

 

Nanami: Those were special circumstances!

 

Dib: You mean him and your brother being jerks?

 

Nanami: Anyway, my point is their low lives. You go out with that girl and people will start thinking your some kind of criminal.
(pauses) and she’ll lead you to a lifestyle only fit for weirdos. (pause)

 

Dib: Wheres Saionji?

 

Nanami: Hot springs downtown.

 

Dib: He skipped class for a soak?

 

Nanami: Something about the same lector on the edo period getting tedious. He could pass that test in his sleep. And it being the only place Zim won’t bother him.

 

Dib: He didn’t think to invite me?

 

Nanami: Kyouichi is still mad at you.

 

Dib: I told you when I chased that kappa! I didn’t look at the sign of what bathroom! I was entering. And he wasn’t banned for long.

 

Camera changes to the inside of a hot spring with the rose crest on the tiled floor. A pool full of nothing but rose petals lingers in the background. Saionji is sitting in a white robe with a communicator in hand with the faces of the tallests looking back at him.
Saionji: Now, as a student of military history. I’m quite interested in the Irken empire.

Camera pans out the window away from the hot spring. Then cuts back to Ohtori.
Zim is standing there looking board out of his mind as Miki plays the piano his fingers danced over the keys.

 

Miki: I’m glad you’ve taken an interest in my music Zim kun.

 

Zim: Yes, yes yes, zim really likes the key noise thing. But you know Miki thing. I have something better. Yes a bit of challenge…Gir!”

The robot walks up to Miki with a box covered in panio keys.

 

Camera cuts back to Saionji with a horrified expression. While Red and Purple are too busy laughing to notice.

Purple: Ohh oooh tell him about what we did on planet Moop!!!!

 

Red: (snickers) Oh that was pretty hilarious…Yeah by the way. We shipped Zim a package of some useless junk. But one of our slaves accidently placed something else in it.

 

Saionji: Something dangerous?

 

Red: Nah!Just something from planet Musea. Museians dedicate their entire existence to preserving other cultures music. Can you believe that?

 

Purple: Lame! Who wants to preserve stuff from other places? (shoves a snack into his mouth which doesn’t have the irken logo).

 

Red: So anyway they had this stupid little box we took from them. They had a million guys surrounding the building. So must be important.

 

Saionji: Now Zim has the box, do you have any idea what’s inside?

 

Purple: probably something really stupid!

 

Red: You look concerned look, green one. If we the most awesome beings in the universe cann’t get it open. Then no being in the universe can break that code.

 

Saionji: ( deadpan sarcasm) Is that so?

 

Camera switches back to Ohtori where Miki is admiring the box.

Zim: Its mechanism can only be activated by a series of musical notes. I’ve tried everything to break this stupid box! Even transmitted the vibrations from the radio. (fists shake) BUT THE BOX WILL NOT GIVE AND SURRENDER TO THE WILL OF ZIM!

Miki: I’d be glad to help you Zim kun.

 

Kozue enters and wraps her arms around Miki’s shoulders.

Miki: Kozue get off! She continues to hang on him.

 

Kozue: Don’t wait up for me tonight. I have a reservation.

 

Miki: (scowls) Do as yo….wait an actual date?

 

Kozue: (coyly) At a nice, sit down restaurant.

 

Miki: That’s….um…. great Kozue. Whose the gentlemen in question?

 

Kozue: Thought you weren’t interested in my life anymore Miki.

 

Zim: Yes, yes this is all not interesting, the piano box needs to be opened.

Both ignoring him as both look at one another in silent frustration.

 

Kozue: What jealous?

 

Miki: Don’t be ridiculous if you found a boy. I’m happy for you.

 

Kozue: Its just a date Miki, no need to be all strict about it.

 

Camera switches to Kozue sitting at the restaurant table as the clock on the back wall slowly ticks by. She stares at it her anticipation changes to boredom and outright annoyance.

Kozue: (Disbelif) Could it be?

 

The camera flips back to Dib and Nanami in his dorm. Gaz is drawing in their dorm.
Nanami: That freak won’t stop hanging around Miki.

 

Dib: Well if Zim was going to manipulate anyone to help with his evil plans. It would be Miki.

 

Nanami: We need to stop him, who knows what he’ll do.

 

Gaz: Like cook the idiots brain into soup.

Nanami: Excuse me! (grabs Gaz’s game console)
Gaz growls at her and Nanami growls right back only slightly louder. Gaz gives her a look of grudging respect as she takes back her game slave.

 

Nanami: The real question is what are we going to do about that girl wanting to date you?

 

Gaz: Wait theres a girl at this school who wants to date Dib??

 

Dib: Kozue Karou apparently.

 

Gaz: Miki’s sister isn’t as annoying…maybe

 

Dib: Maybe when i’m not saving the world.

Nanami and Gaz exchange looks that suggest Dib is utterly hopeless. Then theres a an angry knock at the door. Dib opens the door to be confronted by Kozue.

 

Kozue: (angrily) You stood me up.

 

Dib: To be fair, I never actually agreed to go out with you.

 

Kozue: What? Any guy would be real happy to get my attention.

 

Dib: I’m not opposed to the idea but i’m a little busy fighting Zim.

 

Kozue: Zim? (smiles) He’s the reason I asked you out. (glares) I hate how close that guy has been getting to Miki. I figured if I date you, i’ll distract him.

 

Gaz: Were you trying to use Dib? (eyes narrow)

 

Kozue: So what if I was? No one else in the world matters.
Gaz looks dangerously close to exploding and the walls around them start to crumble.

 

Nanami: ( slaps her) You think no one else in matters but your brother. You shouldn’t think like that! Alright you’ll just end up getting hurt.

 

Kozue: I guess it doesn’t matter. If you’re not interested i’ll just find another boy.

 

Dib: I’ll do it! I’ll fake date you for the sake of the world! (clasps her hand)

 

Kozue looks stunned, Nanami looks like she wants to shove her head through a wall. And Gaz groans softly to herself.

 

Kozue: You’re a strange guy, alright pick me up around eight.
She staunters off with a look of self satisfaction.

 

Nanami: You don’t know what you’re getting into.

 

Dib: There’s no actual feelings. So its fine.

 

Gaz: (looks like she wants to explode) You really are….so stupid!

 

Scene change Dib is eating lunch and glancing at his communicator a little sadly. Then Saionji strides across the campus. Dib’s face lights up as the older boy slides across from him.

Dib: Saionji, you came back?

Saionji: I got some intel on what Zim is planning. He has a box that can only be opened by musical notes.

 

Dib: That’s why he’s been hanging around Miki so much!

 

Saionji: Like a spider spinning his web for the unsuspecting moth. Given it was heavily guarded when the Irken took it. I’m guessing its something big.

 

Dib: I already have a plan.

 

Kozue comes up to dib and wraps her arms around him
Kozue: Hey there handsome

 

Saionji takes dib by the arm and yanks him away.

Saionji: What! Are you dating Kozue?
Dib: I thought you realized women were people.

 

Saionji: Yes, and you shouldn’t date some people

 

Dib: Saionji you are the last person i’d take romantic advice from.

 

Saionji: Fair enough….I just slipped my apology note into the rose garden this morning.

Camera cuts to the rose garden where Chu Chu is wearing Saionji’s apology note as a hat.
Then flips back to Dib and Saionji at the lunch table.

Dib: Its a plan to stop zim. She’s on board with it.

Saionji: You need to explain this to me, I do not follow how this will stop Zim.

 

Camera cuts to after the explanation Saionji looks like he’s nursing a headache. Kozue looking amused and Dib looks proud of himself.

 

Saionji: Fine but only because, we don’t want Zim opening that box.

 

Kozue: So the paranormal huh that’s what your into?

 

Dib: When I was a baby, I got abducted by allien’s.

 

Kozue: Well, I know a couple of ghost stories. If you’re interested.

 

Dib: (lighting up) I love ghosts!

She pulls out a flash light shines it on her face and starts reciting a ghost story. When Miki marches over to the pair looking displeased.

 

Miki: This is who you decided to date Dib Membrane?

 

Kozue: What he gets good grades, he shows up to class. He doesn’t even have a tattoo.

 

Dib: He probably thinks I'm crazy.

 

Miki: I’d never put it so rudely.

 

Saionji: That is what your thinking though. Don’t glare at me Miki kun!

 

Kozue: What you want me to go for a straight laced one like you? That would weird wouldn’t it? me dating a guy exactly like my brother.

 

Miki turns red and stammers for a bit. Saionji looks deeply uncomfortably. Kozue smug and Dib turns to Kozue.

Dib: You wanna finish that ghost story you started?

 

Montage starts Dib and Kozue hanging out Dib looking awkward as she sits in his lap. But laughing it off. While Miki glares at them as he walks past nose in the air.
Zim grinning horribly as Miki sits down at the piano box. Only for Kozue to rush in dragging Dib by the arm. Flashing tickets at Miki. As Miki sullenly tries to exit the room only for Zim to be left annoyed and angry. While Kozue and Dib mock him together.
Kozue and Dib sit in the front of a kabuki threater show watching the guy in the demon mask fight the guy in the white mask. Kozue won’t stop tapping Zim with her foot. Until he looks ready to rip her head off. Miki sighs and Dib shoots Zim with a water blaster. Giving Kozue a thumbs up. She smiles at him. As Miki apologies to the establishment owner.
Scene switches to Dib and Kozue dancing at the karaoke bar as Zim glares at them from where he’s bound with microphone cords. She blows him a mocking kiss while Zim hisses. Montague ends

Scene changes to a furious zim storming into his lab.

 

Zim: UGH!

 

Mikage: I would sympathize but you’ve made things difficult. So GIR, would you care to share some of that popcorn?

 

GIR: I MAde it extra saly! (opens his head popcorn flies at Mikage.)

 

Zim: That choas worm sister! And Dib stink won’t stop distracting the piano beast! I need that chest open if i’m to enact my most DIABOLICAL plan for the destruction of this stinking rock.

 

Mikage: There an obvious solution to your problem. But due to my loathing for your existence. I’ll keep silent.

 

Zim: GIR stop getting corn stuff everywhere! Wait pop corn (an evil grin splits his face) HAhamawhawha! GIR prepare the base! I’m going to invite Miki for a sleepover.

 

Scene changes to Dib and Nanami and Saionji in dibs dorm.

Nanami: Miki is going to sleep over at Zim’s tonight.

 

Saionji: That fiend!

Dib: Whatever zim is planning he’ll strike tonight when Miki is venerable.

Gaz is standing with a piece of chocolate cake Dib snatches it.

 

Dib: Thanks Gaz

Saionji: Dib kun you should really give that back to your sister.

 

Dib wiping the crumbs off his face looks confused.

Dib: That wasn’t an offering. Ah, well already ate it.

Gaz looks at him with murder in her eyes.

 

Saionji: Are the words I’m sorry, missing from that enormous head of yours?

 

Dib: My head is not big!

 

Nanami: Huh? (measuring it with a yardstick)

 

Dib: We don’t have time for this! We have an alien to stop!
Dib opens the door only to see Kozue standing in front of him. She looks determined.

 

Kozue: i know Zim is trying to hurt Miki. I’m not staying behind.

 

Dib: Sure if you want to come.

The camera changes to outside of Numero Memoral hall. Then pans to the interior of Zim’s lab. Saionji has a computer chip in his hand.

Saionji: (into an ear chip) Alright Dib i’m in.

 

Dib: On missions i only respond to my code name.

 

Saionji: (sighs) Fine Agent Mothman! Now tell me where to put the chip. So we can download Zim’s plan and show proof to Miki. I’m not a hacker so please use simple phrases.

On the monitor, Dib, Nanami and Kozue are shown fighting the robot parents.

 

Dib: All you have to do is put the chip in the agh! Machine. Nanami!

 

Nanami: I’m trying! Robo hussy is tough!

 

Kozue: You know a lot of dad’s don’t like me for some reason. (Holds back Robo dad with a metal bar).

 

Saionji swears and puts the chip in the machine. The bar loads and A look of horror fills his face.

 

Dib: What! What horrible fate has Zim cooked up!

 

Saionji: That bastard! His files have no order to them! (starts tapping and clicking)

 

Dib: Are you re organizing his system! Saionji that only helps the enemy!

 

Saionji: I’m sorry Dib kun! But look (sends Dib an image)

 

Dib: Wow that is bad.
Behind him Robo mom’s head goes flying and her torso charges at Nanami who clutches her dagger.

Zim drops from the ceiling on his mechanical legs and pins Saionji.

 

Zim: Get your sticking earth paws off my computer keys!

 

Saionji: It is called alphabetical order you heathen! How do you have the o files first?

 

Zim: I don’t have to explain myself to a FILTHY HUMAN! Why is there uh something wrong with that?

 

Saionji: ABC zim, ABC

 

Zim: (confused) Is that a code?
Saionji punches him. Zim jumps back up and charges.

 

Saionji: Monthman got an insect problem here. (Saionji whips out his sword and blocks Zim)

 

Dib: You know, I need to get you two code names.

 

Nanami: Absolutely not!

 

Saionji: Later Dib! When I’m not being attacked! (grunts as Zim bears down on him)

 

Zim: Yeah Dib come get your monkey boy! (breaks sword and tosses the pieces at Saionji’s feet).

 

Saionji: No Dib, Nanami its a trap!

 

Zim injects him with something his visions goes blurry. Zim’s red eyes slide in and out of focus. Then everything goes black. Camera cuts to Zim and his gloating smile.

Zim: Night night monkey boy. (hauls Saionjis snoring form across the base.) GIR start up the simulation!
Camera pans to Miki curled up in a chair in a giant white room with camera’s and lots of other equipment aimed at him. The piano box has been placed directly near his hands. Theres three empty chairs right next to him.

 

Camera switches back to a nervous Dib and frantic Nanami.
Dib: Saionji?

Nanami: Kyouichi Kyouichi!

 

Dib: NOOO! Zim got him.

 

Kozue: And Miki.

 

Nanami: That’s it! I’m going to crush that greasy freak under my heel!

The two of them burst in on Zim only for GIR to dive bomb them and knock them out with an eletrical burst. Kozue ducks down and hides.
Zim: Good work GIR (hands him tacos)

 

GIR: YAY! (stuffs his face)

 

Kozue who is hiding behind a bunch of equipment watches eyes narrowed. As she watches Zim drag them away and follows them discreetly.
Kozue: Hold on Miki

 

Camera changes to Nanami getting up out of bed. Going down stairs and finding a table with a huge breakfast. Touga stood by the table.

Touga: Nanami my dear little sister. I wish to spend the whole day with you.

 

Nanami: What? After how you treated me?

 

Touga: Nanami, You’re the only one who matters.

 

Nanami: ( Uncomfortibly) BIg brother!

 

Camera cuts to Saionji looking confused. As he stands in the kendo hall.
Touga kneeling before him Saionji’s blade at his throat.

 

Camera cuts to Nanami watching Touga swarmed by girls. Then he pushes them aside. Disgust and annoyance in his eyes.

Touga: Begone insects! How many years i’ve wasted plagued by you. The only girl! I need is my little sister! ( Walks up to Nanami)

 

Camera cuts back to Saionji still pointing the sword at Touga who smiles at him. Saionji exhales the camera pans between him and Touga.
Touga: Ah Saionji you have finally beaten me. We are close and stuff. We will be friends forever and it will be magical.
Camera lingers on Saionji’s eyes as they narrow. Then cuts back to Nanami

 

Nanami: No! (backs up) No! She starts to run the camera zooming in on her sweaty face and horrified eyes. Touga appears in front of her. She runs directly into his arms struggling against him.

Touga: What’s the matter Nanami isn’t this what you wanted? Nanami looks at him in fear, flashing back to Anthy feeding Akio shaved ice. Then she flashes back to Touga kissing her in the backseat of the car.

Nanami: I Don’t want it anymore! Its not real! You hear me this isn’t real!
A photo of Nanami and Touga appears cracked under her feet.

Camera cuts back to Saionji

 

Saionji: Nice try Zim!
Touga grows Zim’s green head, sharp teeth and red eyes.

 

Zim: How did you know!

 

Saionji: You’re Touga impression is terrible. Also, you think i’d buy such a cheap victory? Ha!

The kendo hall fades to reveal that Saionji has been in a big white room in a chair. With a large monitor attaching itself to a camera that looms over him. Zim’s face is on screen looking displeased. Saionji glances over shock and unease on his face. As he spots Nanami, Dib and Miki slumped in similar chairs. He lepts up and runs to them. Nanami opens her eyes the camera lingers on her fluttering lids.

Saionji: Nanami

Nanami: Kyouichi?
Beside them Dib lets out a snore. Nanami and Saionji look at one another and nod.

 

Saionji: Dib! (shakes him)

 

Nanami: Wake up ( yells in his ear!)

 

Dib jolts awake and looks around him eyes full of confusion. Then realization.
Dib: Aww man not again! (mutters) At least there were no muffins this time.

 

Kozue runs over to Miki and blows on his ear. Miki bolts upright camera lingering on his startled eyes. A happy smile crosses his lips at the sight of her.

Miki: Kozue! ( spots Dib) You’re not breaking up with Dib are you?

 

Kozue throws her arms around Dib and squeezes him tightly. Miki looks at the sight with displeasure.

 

Nanami and Saionji exchange looks and Saionji goes for the box.

Zim: NO get your filthy earth hands off that!
Nanami advances on Zim pulling out her daggers. The camera zooms in on her pissed off expression. As she runs at him her dagger clashing with his pak legs.

Nanami: This is for shooting five volts of electricity at my hair!

Zim: Five volts! Ha are you really that bad at counting!

Miki: I much preferred the other dream, I was having.

 

Nanami: ( slashes at Zim) MY are you really that bad at fighting?

Kozue: (swigs her mental bar) You’re going to pay for messing with Miki!

Zim see’s Saionji with his box he looks at GIR who is playing with equipment. An evil smile crosses his face.
Zim: GIRRR I think Saionji wants a hug.
GIR”S eyes light up happily and he advances on Saionji arms outstretched. The green haired boys eyes widen in fear.

 

Saionji: No stay away Dib catch! (tosses Dib the box)
GIR tackles Saionji into a giant hug which pins him to the floor.

GIR: I LOVE YOU KIKI!

Dib: Right (catches it) The music swells as he holds it up in victory in slow motion. A celebataory look on his face. Then Zim and Nanami who are grappling slamb into him and the box goes crashing to the floor. Dib reaches for it as the walls of memorial hall start to tremble. GIR yells and freaks out as the walls start to shake violently. The ground opens up and huge lizzard Abomination with fourty eyes emerges and roars in their faces. Everyone watches shock written on their faces. As the creature takes one step crushing the box under its big scaly feet.

 

Dib: NOOOOO!
The creature snatches Dib in one hand picks him up and starts to get sucked back into the floor. Nanami starts forward Saionji puts a hand on her shoulder. Saionji shakes his head a knowing look in his eyes. He knows exactly who sent the eldritch abomination.

 

Saionji: Its best not to interfere with personal conflicts.

 

Zim: Ha haha ha ha!
The abomination reaches out and grabs Zim as well squeezing him in its big meaty fist. All three of them disappear into the ground.

 

Nanami: Dib is going to be ok right?

 

Saionji: I’m sure he’ll be fine. (yawns) I’m off to bed.

 

Kozue: Is hanging with you guys always this exciting?

 

Miki: This is the strangest dream.

 

Nanami: Come on Miki kun lets get you home.

 

Camera cuts to Anthy and Utena in their dorm playing with Chu chu. Theres a knock at their door. Utena opens it to reveal Gaz standing in the doorway. She has a book in her hand.
Gaz: I’m here to return this.

She hands the book to Utena who takes it with a smile.
Anthy: Did you enjoy it Gaz kun?
Camera zooms in on the book the title reads Elritch Abominations and how to control them.

Gaz: It was a fun read.

Anthy:Feel free to borrow it anytime.

 

Camera cuts away to the ground and pans down deep beneath the earth. Dib ankle chained stands in front of a chalkboard writing I will not steal cake over and over again. Zim is chained across from him doing the same lines.

Zim: Wait a minute ZIM DID NOT STEAL CAKE!
Creature opens its mouth to reveal jagged jaws and snarls in his face. Zim quickly picks up his chalk piece and scribbles at a rapid pace.

Dib: ( sullenly) This stinks!

End credits!

Notes:

I had a lot of trouble with this one. A lot of scenes and gag ideas got cut. because I had to narrow a lot down. But Kozue is going to get a lot more focus in the future.

Chapter 8: Invader zim episode eight: Retaliation of the little sister part 1

Invader zim episode eight: Retaliation of the little sister part 1

 

The camera pans across Ohtori's field. A bunch of boys stand in a line. Nanami hurries behind them. A look of anxiety but determination flits across her face. Kozue joins the line shooting her a grin. The camera zooms onto a whistle around the neck accompanied by familiar green waves. The camera pans slides up and captures Saionji’s face. He’s flanked by other boys in Ohtori uniforms.

Saionji: Alright listen up! This is the beginning of the year (under his breath) For the fortieth time. Kendo team try out.
Saionji starts walking back and forth like a general.

Nanami nods and Kozue shoots a flirty wink across towards one of the cuter boys.

 

Saionji: Personally, if I had my way. I wouldn’t bother with half of you. But unfortunately for me. There's a ridiculous rule that I have to let anyone try out. Instead of scouting talent on my own. (Pauses) so lets get to it. (pulls out a list)

Several boys tense or gulp as they fidget in place.

The shadow girls pop up their silhouettes appearing on the field.

A-ko: Have you heard about the kendo captain?

B-ko: Rumor has it that compliments and flattery won’t get you anywhere with him.

C-ko: Seems the captain runs a tight ship, but does he know what he’s in for?

A-ko: Do you wonder what I wonder?
The shadow girls vanish with an amused air.

 

Saionji: Jin broombot (looks confused)
Zim walks out wearing a pair of pigtails practically scotch tapped to his head and nothing.
Zim: (Pitching his voice) I’m Jin, I perfectly normal human girl

Saionji: No way in hell Zim!

Zim: Who is this Zim who sounds awesome that you speak of?

Saionji: I know it's you Zim, if you don't stop holding up my practice I will gouge out your eyes and pour meat sauce in your sockets!

Zim: Fine, shiny hair beast, enjoy your temporary victory. For when you least expect it I ZIM WILL.
Saionji grabs a microphone.
Saionji: GET THE FUCK OFF MY FEILD!

Zim: Alright, alright ( scurries away)

 

Saionji: (sighs)! Alright Shinji Tanzaka ( Annoyance crosses his face) Oh no.

Shinji: Hello Saionji Sama.You look very nice today. The very pinnacle of manly vigour.
Saionji looks like he’s contemplating slow murder. A few of the boys snicker knowingly.

Saionji: Shinji, just get your ass over here and show me what you can do. You are a sycophantic waste of space.

Shinji: Of course Sama ( starts doing kendo forms)
Saionji looks at the boy in irritation because he has actual skill.

Teammate 1: I don’t know sensi he’s pretty good.

Saionji: You can pair off against him, don’t you dare hold back.

Teammate 2: You sure sensi, your fathers are well acquainted.

Saionji: I don’t care! Kendo should be about skill.

Team mate 3: I’m with Sensi. How can we take nationals otherwise?
Shinji and Teammate 1 Square off, Shinji doesn’t win but he holds his own.
Teammates one and two look at him.
Saionji: Ugh! Fine, I;m starting to miss the days. When you three cowered in fear.

The three other boys look at one another in confusion. They honk clown noses that appear in their hands.
Teammate 2: Yes…..fear.

Saionji: Well I'll go evaluate the little ass kisser.
Walks over muttering to himself.

Teammate 2: Telling sensi the truth would have been cruel.

Teammate 1: We like him better now but…..( honks the clown nose)

Time passes and the camera cuts away to Saionji marking off another name on the list.
Saionji: Alright Kiryuu Nanami. (looks shocked) Nanami?

She strides forward confidently and whispers sweep through the crowd. As the camera pans over the boys buzzing over her presence.
Nanami pulls out her sword and forms.

Saionji: Right, someone squares off against her.
Everyone freezes and no one speaks up.
Saionji: No one?

Teammate 1: No one wants to beat up Touga’s Little sister.

Saionji strides over to Nanami and pulls out his sword. When he comes at her, Nanami blocks him. Their blades clash with the other candidates and kendo team members lean forward.
Saionji: What are you doing here Nanami?

Nanami: I have…a …lot…of anger….to …get…out.

They dance across the field swords clanging against one another.
Saionji: You know I have to give you a proper try out.

Nanami: I wouldn’t expect anything less Kyouichi (grins)
The two of them dance for a while longer before Saionji disarms her.

Saionji: Good instincts….keep practising. (hands her sword back to her).
Other guys start grumbling about how unfair it is.

Teammate 4 spots Zim and whispers something to teammate 3
Teammate 3: Sensi Zim is back, he put on another wig.

Saionji: ZIM FOR THE LAST TIME GO AWAY!

Zim: (confused) This usually works. (storms off)

 

The camera cuts to Kozue standing across from Teammate four holding their swords at the ready. Then swing them and the blades clash against one another. Kozue makes a flirty gesture the boy flushes red as a tomato and Kozue strikes him down with her blade.

 

Saionji: A little unorthodox but I like her style. Alright pair up lets see what you can do against one another.

 

Shinji: That was excellent form Saionji sama and might I add. You are an inspiration to the entire…..

 

Saionji: STOP KISSING MY DAM ASS, AND MOVE YOURS! (Turns to Nanam) How do you deal with this everyday?

 

Nanami: Whenever anyone compliments me. They are always sincere.

 

Saionji: Including Kekio?

 

Nanami: We don’t talk about her.

Kekio shows up with Nanami’s lunch.

 

Kekio: You’re lunch Nanami sama.

 

Saionji: Don’t talk about her huh?

 

Nanami: (slyly) Kekio wants to join the kendo team, don't you Kekio?

 

Kekio: Um well Touga’s on the team right?

 

Saionji: (bitterly) Even though my assistant kendo captain hasn’t shown up since day one.

 

Kekio: I’m not interested in being on the team. But I will go to every game out of support for Nanami sama.

 

Nanami: (through her teeth) Thats ... .so….nice... .of ….you… Kekio.

 

Kekio: Of course Nanami sama. You know I live to serve you.
They smile at one another in a strained way.

Saionji: Nanami, you’re up.

 

The scene cuts to Gaz in her and dib’s dorm on her game slave. There's a knock on the door. Gaz gets up and opens it Saionji puts down two large boxes of fried chicken then slumps inside onto a chair.

Gaz: Kendo team try outs?

 

Saionji: Nightmare, leveling up?

 

Gaz: Also a nightmare.

 

Saionji: Ah! I see. Where is Dib?

 

Gaz: Something about a Monster movie downtown.

 

Saionji: What!I told him not today but I still wanted to see it!

 

Gaz: That’s just how Dib is.

 

Saionji scowling and putting the fried chicken on the table. Gaz is eyeing it, her eyes are big and wide.

Saionji: Alright! He didn’t wait for me.Why should I wait for him? Do you want some?

 

Gaz: You do have two boxes

 

Saionji: Athlete, You should see how many plates of noodles I consume at the school festival.

 

Gaz: judging by your age, you’re also probably hitting a growth spurt. (takes a chicken piece) You got the American stuff.

 

Saionji: Dib isn’t big on the katsu brand. (pauses) You’re talking to me.

 

Gaz: Game has to download.

 

Saionji: I see, Elritch abomination summoning, interesting hobby.

 

Gaz: I’ve given it up.

Saionji: That’s a relief. (pause) Do you want to…. talk?

 

Gaz: Not the kind you’re suggesting.

 

Saionji: Alright, but if you ever need anything.

 

Gaz: I’ll call you if I run out of batteries.

 

Saionji: Better than nothing. So what level are you at?

 

The camera cuts away to Nanami and Touga sitting at the dinner table. There is a long stale silence that lingers between them. Nanami picks at her plate and tries not to openly fidget.

Touga: So how was your day Nanami?

 

Nanami: Ok

 

Touga: You usually have far more to say.

 

Nanami: The potatoes are good.

 

Touga: Shall I tell you about my day?

 

Nanami: I’m going to my room. (gets up)

 

Touga stares after her in bewilderment as she gets up and exits the dining hall.

 

Camera cuts to Kozue She twists a phone dial.

Kozue: Hey, Membrane, Want to do something tonight?

 

Dib: Kinda in the middle of a Zim stake out. You did promise us fake dating wouldn’t interfere with me saving the world.

 

Kozue struggles to hold her smile.

Kozue: Hey, I promise you it won’t. I know, can I come join you?

 

Dib: Well, I could use some backup. Meet me at the West Dorm.

Kozue: You got it handsome.
She is a lot happier now that she pans away to reveal Miki has been standing there the whole time.

Miki: Going out with that guy again?

 

Kozue: You said, I could do as I wished, remember?

 

Miki: This involves the future of the Karou family.

 

Kozue: (laughs) You……think I’m going to ruin our family? (laughs harder).

 

Miki: Kozue you should really reflect on your actions!

 

Kozue: Don’t wait for me, I'll be gone for a while.

 

Scene cuts the the next day Touga sits in his mansion sitting room. Miki sits across from him. Touga: Thank you for coming on such short notice Miki kun.
Miki is about to say something gracious when Dib bursts into the mansion.

Dib: Alright where are the ghouls?

 

Touga: Ah, Dib kun, thank you for joining us.

 

Dib: Ok, so are the ghouls green or more grey?

 

Mik: What is he doing here?

 

Touga: Now Miki kun, don't be rude. Haven’t you noticed our little sisters have gotten out of control?

 

Dib: Gaz, is just being Gaz. Now about the ghouls?

 

Touga: Oh?You don’t think as big brothers respect is our due?

 

Dib: Namai is ignoring you because she’s mad at you!

Touga looks stunned at the realization.

Touga: She told you this?

 

Dib: How do you not know this? You’re her big brother. How many eyes did those ghouls have?

 

Touga: Nanami has never….been angry with me.

 

Miki: You are a great big brother Touga san. I suppose it's hard to be mad at you. I’m sure Nanami will come around.

 

Dib: Miki, how dumb are you?

Touga hides a smirk of agreement.
Touga: What do you do when your sister is mad at you?

 

Dib: pray

 

Miki: Give her some space until she calms down

 

Touga: You’re not giving me anything to work with.

 

Dib: Ok this is really interesting but ... .there are no ghouls are there? (glares at Touga) You jerk!

 

Scene changes to the kendo hall. All of the boys, Nanami and Kozue are lined up. Saionji walking in front of them. Flanked by other boys his age.
Saionji: Congratulations, you made the kendo team. But don’t celebrate yet. Your trials and tribulations have only just begun.

Miki storms onto the field and strides up to Saionji. Kozue grins as she watches the confrontation.

Miki: Sempai please you should not be encouraging my sister.

 

Saionji: Kozue put her name on the sign up sheet, Miki.

 

Miki: You can dismiss her.

 

Saionji: What! This is my domain! Do you see me, coming into the music room and telling you how to play B flat?

 

Miki: Of course not but ... .Touga san had a point.

 

Saionji: Of course it would be Touga.

 

Miki: Our little sisters have become unruly.

 

Nanami ( Hurt) Is that how you really feel Miki?

 

Miki: Nanami kun please make up with Touga. Whatever quarrel happened between you two. He is still your big brother.

 

Nanami: Miki you’re so….utterly cruel sometimes!

 

Saionji: Excuse me, I'm kendo captain! You can't just come here and order us around MIKI!

 

Miki: Then you won’t cooperate with me sempai?

 

Saionji: No, Miki, I will not yield to your authority in my kendo hall.
Miki looks annoyed as he leaves.

 

Saionji: Kozue I’m going to make you the next kendo champion!

 

Kozue: I'll infuriate Miki so, I’m in Saionji sensi.

 

Saionji: Good, drop down and give me fifty push ups!

Kozue gets down on the ground suddenly looking like she regrets her decision.

Saionji: Well the rest of you also get to it, go on, warm up!

Everyone else starts doing push outs. Several kids look like they're in agony.

 

Camera changes to Gaz in the dorm Saionji enters with a box.
Saionji: Are hotdogs ok?

Gaz: Blech! Stupid Dib put a spell on me. So everything tasted like pork. So I had to eat those things for months.

 

Saionji: Dib did mention something about cleaning the shadow hogs toilet. Sorry,how about I take you out?

 

Camera cuts to Gaz and Saionji sitting at a table in the most rundown looking pizza shop in existence. Saionji sits withering in disgust. He stands out in his white pristine student council uniform. Amidst the grease and grim that surround him. Gaz in contrast looks content as she sits there. Around them, abominable looking animatronic creatures dance creepily.
Children: Bloaty’s Pizza Hog bloaty’s pizza hog, bloooaty’s bloooaty’s

 

Saionji: (murmuring) This must be what hell feels like!

 

Children: Bloaty’s Pizza Hog bloaty’s pizza hog, bloooaty’s bloooaty’s

A piece of flying cheese thrown by a child strikes his cheek as he winces. The dancing pig rushes over and hands him a napkin.
Saionji: Thank you. (Wipes his face)

A portly man with a name tage titled manager on the front comes over with a tray of steaming hot cheese fries.
Manager: Here take as many as you want. ( Sighs) have to get rid of them somehow.

Gaz and Saionji help themselves to a large tray of them.
Gaz: What are you saying?

Manager: The truth is Bloaty’s is on its way out. At least in Japan.
Gaz’s eye, arm and neck twitches violently.

Gaz: Are….you…..saying …..bloaty’s is …..(froathing at the mouth) No! No! It cann’t….this is the only thing….I …..have!.....need bloaty’s….Its….the only thing….is this horrible place…that….makes sense!

Manager: Sorry kid,….I had a dream you know but…..
Gaz grabs him by the shirt Saionji watches her crazier expression and a look of deep sympathy appears on his face.

Saionji pulls out a check book.
Saionji: How much…do you need to stay open? I’d say a month's worth right? Right, repairs, supplies, employee wages all have to be accounted for.
Gaz and the manager stare at him for a long time.

Manager: Kid that’s sweet but…I don’t think you have enough.
The dancing pig comes over with a piece of paper. Saionji reads it then scribbles down a large amount on the check he signs. Manager: What…..are you sure kid?

Saionji: Gaz is really attached to this place. Also judging by your waiter attire (motions to the bloaty’s tee shirt) And the bags under your eyes. You’re struggling to hold onto this dump of a restaurant. I respect that.

Manager: (tears up) Thank you, I’ll go tell everyone!
Runs back to the kitchen, a wide smile splitting his face.
Manager: Everyone we have another month! To turn things around!

Everyone just stares and several people shrug. The person in the pig costume makes a happy gesture.

Camera cuts to Gaz and Saionji leaving bloaty’s. Saionji has a kendo sword strapped to his back.
Saionji: It's not a permanent solution but maybe we could talk to your brother.

Gaz: You think he would care?

 

Saionji: (gently) Dib does care about you Gaz, he’s just very Dib about it.

 

Gaz: Why do you bother with Zim? You realize he’s too stupid to take over the world.

 

Saionji: I’m aware but he’s also insane enough to rip the world in half trying to conquer it.

 

Gaz: Whatever,Anthy will just keep resetting it.

 

Saionji: I suppose.

 

Gaz: You’re so invested its….annoying.

They keep walking down the street, criminals crawl out from behind cars and alley way’s. They see Saionji’s sword and keep coming. Then Gaz turns glaring at them and they scurry back into the darkness.

Saionji: You’re not invested in anyone right?

 

Gaz: Yeah, I hate the world obviously.

 

Saionji: You lack investment yet you admit you feel resentment.

 

Gaz: Yeah so?

 

Saionji: Loathing isn’t born from indifference.

 

Camera cuts to Dib reviewing camera footage of Zim’s house. Nanami is trying to talk to him.

Nanami: What am I supposed to do Dib? I know he’s my brother but….

 

Dib: That’s nice Nanami now can you be quiet? I’m trying to get in touch with the Swollen eyeball network.

 

Nanami: Oh just forget it! ( sits down arms crossed)

 

Saionji and Gaz enter the dorm room. Saionji heads over to Dib.

Saionji: Dib do you have a minute?

 

Dib: HI! I’m glad you're here. I’ve been meaning to introduce you both to the swollen eyeball network

 

Nanami: I'm not interested in hanging out with your dorky little pals.

 

Dib: What code names do you guys want? Mean green, Queen B?

 

Saionji: I don’t care, listen Dib, Gaz and I need your help.

 

Gaz grabs Dib, her eyes wild. The camera zooms in on her twitching face.

Gaz: They're going to close down Bloaty’s no more PIG ! No more EVER!!!!

 

Dib: Then go someplace else.

 

Gaz: THIS IS JAPAN! Do you think they have American pizza just anywhere???
Grows into a spider-like creature and stretches across the dorm floor. Saionji puts a hand on her shoulder.

 

Saionji: Please calm down, you see Dib. We need your incredible mind to save….the hog!

 

Dib: I can't believe you’re thinking of pizza. When the world is at stake.

 

Saionji: I’m still going to help you try and stop Zim. But why cann’t we also save Bloaty’s?

 

Dib: because it's a waste of time.

The floor opens before Gaz and Nanami and Dib grab the couch screaming as they are nearly blown into its maw. Saionji sighs at the sight knowing that no one is going to listen here.

Gaz: And you! ( Turns her head at an impossible angle toward Saionji) I TOLD YOU!
She seethes at all of them, picks up her gaze slave and starts playing it.

 

Camera cuts to Gaz ranting to Anthy as she waters her roses.
Gaz: Stupid stupid Saionji!
She kicks at a green rose bush!

 

Chu: CHU CHU CHU

 

Gaz: Dumb Dib and stupid Zim!

 

Anthy: You’re big brother being difficult again?

 

Saionji comes into the rose garden and goes over to Gaz. He’s tugging a wagon full of bloaty flyers.
Saionji: I’m sorry, I should have listened to you about Dib. But I might have a way we can save the pizza riya.

 

Gaz looks at him still scowling.
Gaz: You have five seconds.

 

Saionji: I got these from the manager. We can post them all around town.

Gaz: You think I'll work?

 

Saionji: I’m willing to try and I have a few other ideas.

 

Gaz: Let's go then.

Camera cuts to the two of them posting flyers all around the city.

 

Zim is walking from the other direction dressed in his homeless man disguise. GIR followed along in his green dog costume.
Zim: Well we made lots of human monies today. So we can keep blending in.

GIR spots Saionji and waves.
GIR: Look at KIKI HELLO…….
Zim grabs GIR and ducks behind the trashcan with his hand over his mouth.

 

Zim: What is the shiny haired beast doing here? With Dib's sister?

Saionji says something, making arm gestures to Gaz. The two of them stop nodding and start putting up the flyers. Then they walk Saionji tugging the wagon full of flyers behind them. A person in a bloaty pig costume enthusiastically dancing behind them flyers in their hands.
When they pass Zim goes over to the flyer, eyes narrowed.

 

Zim:COME TO Bloaty’s!!!! Do you know what this means GIR!!!

 

GIR: Pizza!

 

Zim: Oh, the Dib was clever to recruit this one! Saionji is clearly organizing a meeting to confer with all of Earth’s leaders! To get them to unite against me!

Zim goes into an imaginary spot where Bloaty’s looms over his home. The door flies open to reveal a headquarters type room drenched in shadows. Saionji sits on a sofa in a sinister manner stroking a cat like some kind of bond villain. Flanked by Genghis Khan, President man, Alexander the Great, and Teddy Roosevelt.
Saionji: Hello, Zim, we've been expecting you. Dib will be most pleased. (slasher smile) HAHAHAHA HA HA.

The camera cuts out of Zim’s imaginary spot.
Zim: NOOOOOOO! I cann’t let this secret meeting happen! On that day, I must be at Bloaty’s! To stop the human filth from uniting against me!

 

The camera cuts to the kendo field where Saionji is running laps. Kozue slows down panting heavily. The camera zooms in on her sweaty exhausted face.

Saionji: Keep it up Kozue, just one hundred and fifty more!

 

Kozue: Cann’t….we…..rest…need….minute

 

Saionji: Rest is for the weak. You need to be able to keep up with the team!

 

Kouze: What…team?
Camera pans out to reveal the entire team of boys are on the ground passed out. Nanami has started splashing water bottles on them urging them to get up.

Saionji: They just need to build up their stamina.

 

Kozue: Saionji! Everyone is unconscious!

 

Nanami is trying to shake the other team members awake. She looks a little concerned.

Saionji: Are you questioning my methods? Why my own Sensi trained us exactly the same way! And his sense before him!

 

Kozue: Did you collapse during practice?

 

Saionji: Well yes quite a bit……Oh! (pause) I thought that was normal.

 

Kozue: Its not good even if it is normal.

 

Saionji: I see, all right everyone…..maybe we should take a break.

 

The team members lay there unmoving the camera cuts to Saionji cradling Shinji and pouring water from a bottle into his mouth. One hand gently on his jaw. The boy flushes.

Shinji: Saionji sensi?

 

Saionji: Oh, you're awake, take five and cool off. Alright, Nanami, get me some energy bars!

 

Kouze: I’m just gonna sit here and enjoy the view.

Saionji looks confused as he continues to hold the sweaty flushing boy team member in his arms. Unaware of how this looks to the thirteen year old girl.

 

Scene changes to the chairmen’s residence where Miki and Touga sit across from Akio.

Akio: You gentlemen are right to be concerned. For what is the big brother without a little sister? A foundation in which determines the far reaching bonds of family.

 

Miki: What can be done about this dilemma assistant chairmen of the board?

 

Akio: I’ve contacted the board of education to help settle the matter.

 

The important gentlemen enter the room and Akio looks mildly surprised.

Akio: You received my call last night?

 

Saionji walked into the room wearing a smug expression.
Saionji: Actually, Assistant Chairmen I called them three days ago.

Akio: You what?

Saionji: Thank you gentlemen for coming on such short notice. Right this way and I'll show you to the kendo hall.

Gentlemen 1: Young Mr Saionji, I’ll admit it will be an honor to see the famous Ohtori kendo team practice.

Saionji: I’m deeply flattered, at the praises of one my father holds in such high esteem.

Touga: Saionji?

Saionji walks off with the committee members leading them out of the residence
Akio: No, I refuse. I will not accept this.

Miki: Good, I'm certain these upstanding gentlemen will set things right.

 

Camera cuts away to the committee members settling into the back of the kendo hall.

Saionji: If he thinks this is acceptable behavior!

 

Kozue: Saionji sensi, he brought a doctor's note.

 

Saionji: That’s no excuse not to come to practice!

 

Kozue: Do you really want a guy puking all over the field and getting the whole team sick?

 

Nanami is over in the corner blowing a whistle while the other boys jump to attention and line up. She walks them through warm up drills in the background.

 

Saionji: You do raise a good point. Fine he’s still on the team.

Camera cuts to Kozue striking a boy three times her size on the shoulder, chest and abdomen with a sword.
Saionji: Point good job Kozue kun!

The camera pans to Kozue’s face and it is one of shock.
Teammate 1: Yes Kozue keeps up the great work!

Nanami: Yeah get him!

The camera switches to a flashback of young Kozue running off the stage crying.
French Teacher She’ll never amount to anything.

Mother: it's clear who the gifted one in the family is.

Kozue voiceover: Miki and his brilliance.

Kid Kozue looks up at a star in the sky. As piano music floats in from inside the house.

 

The camera switches to the Board members about to leave the residence.
Gentlemen 1: Both young ladies are a fine addition to the team.

Gentleman 2: Yes, and don't you have a young girl as part of the basketball team as well?

Gentlemen 1: Though about young Saionji perhaps you should inform his father…he needs a break. The boy seems quite stressed.

Gentleman 2: Yes, he’s got quite the amount of responsibilities.

Miki enters the chairmen’s residence.
Gentleman 2: Your sister is quite talented.

Miki: kozue?

Gentleman: She goes out of her way to look after her team members. You should be proud to have a sister like that.
Miki stands there in stunned silence.

Akio smiles and shakes their hands but the moment they are out of sight. The camera zooms in on the cold rage in his eyes.

Camera cuts to Saionji putting up the kendo equipment in the kendo hall.
Saionji: Spectacular job everyone. Everyone made great strides today. We’re sure to kick Amsterdam’s ass!

Shinji: Thank you sensi and I might add….
Nanami shoves her hand over his mouth. While the other boys shoot her grateful looks.

Teammate 1: Aren’t you forgetting something Saionji sensi?

Kozue: It's friday, you owe us a meal.

Teammate 2: Yes, so where are we going?

The team waits expectantly for his answer.
Saionji: Would all of you hate me if I said….. Bloaty’s Pizza Hog?

Teammates: BLOATY”S BLOATY”S BLOATY”S!

Kozue: Hey, I'm cool with Bloaty’s.

Saionji: Right alright then we’ll enter the hog!

 

The scene changes as the camera lingers on the doors at bloaty’s which flies open. The few employees stare in awe as Saionji and the kendo team walk into Bloaty’s. There's almost light around them as they walk inside their uniforms clean and perfectly neat, not a spec of dirt on them. Saionji’s hair sparkles as he walks over to the manager.

Saionji: Please Johnson and tell us what are today’s specials? Hey where’s Nanami?
The camera pans back to the door. Nanami’s voice calls from outside.

Nanami: Absolutely not! I’m not setting foot in this dump.

Gaz is sitting at one of the tables in front.
Gaz:Pheh whiner!!

The manager seats the party at one of their nicest tables.

Saionji: Hello Gaz, would you like to join us?

Gaz: I guess so. (she sits at their table).

The other boys marvel at the filthyniess of the place.
Teammate 2 Oh, such a charming little slice of poverty!

Saionji: If any of these idiots make you uncomfortable, you can kill them.

Gaz: As if I need your permission.

Saionji: (dryly) In that case please strangle that one. (points to Shinji)

Shinji: Oh how cunning Sensi is planning my murder!

Saionji: Fucking die Shinji!

Gaz smiles.

 

The camera cuts to outside Bloaty’s where Zim is crouching in the bushes. As Nanami walks away from the entrance at Bloaty’s. He tenses and sweat appears on him. As she comes closer.

 

Nanami: The absolute nerve thinking I'd even set foot in that place!

Nanami doesn’t even notice him as she keeps walking away. He scowls silently as he watches the girl pass.

Nanami: What is Kyouichi thinking? Inviting everyone to that filth invested shack.
She strides off grumbling under her breath. Zim lets out a sigh of relief. As he scurries around to the employee entrance of Bloaty’s.

Camera cuts to the employee in the pig costume who spots him through the window. The camera pans to the animatronic bloaty’s mascots and the pig mascot stroking its chin thoughtfully.

Camera cuts to Dib in his dorm tinkering with something. The screen behind him flashes with Zim’s face.
Zim: Hello Dib!

Dib: Zim!!!

Zim: Very clever having Saionji arrange a secret meeting with world leaders.

Dib: (confused) But I never told Saionji to do that.

Zim: LIes! As you can see I'm right at Saionji’s human conference!
The camera shows bloaty’s.

Dib: Zim that's a pizza place! Saionji took off tonight to go eat pizza! Because apparently his team was more important.

Zim: YOU CANN’T FOOL ME. Once I break in and invest the place with flesh eating squid! They have to cancel! MAWHAHAHA!

Dib: NOOO not the squids!

Zim:.GIR ready the squids! transmission cuts out!

Dib: I have to stop him!

 

The camera cuts back to Nanami walking along the street. Akio’s red car pulls up with Akio and Touga in it. Nanami starts walking faster. The car drives up beside her.
Akio: She purrs nicely doesn’t she?

Nanami: GET away from me you pervert!

Touga: Nanami, the assistant chairman simply wishes to help.

Nanami: The last thing I want is anything from that guy!

Touga: Nanami get in the car.

Nanami: NO!
Runs across the street and slams into Dib.

 

Dib: Hey nanami Zim is after Saionji he’s trying to break into Bloaty’s and….

Nanami: Fine whatever!( grabs Dib’s hand)

She pulls him all the way back to Bloaty’s ducking behind alleyways and trashcans.
Dib: Why are we hiding?

Nanami: Because my brother went and got Akio.

Dib: ( thoughtfully) Touga has been weird ever since you joined the kendo team.

Nanami: I think we lost them.
As she says this Touga and Akio walk right up to Bloaty’s.

Nanami: Stay away from me!

Dib: Touga, you are stopping us from saving your friend from Zim!

Touga: You think Saionji needs your protection.

Dib: You know how many times Zim has hurt Saionji? (Pulls out a list)

Touga takes it as he reads his eyes go wide. He crumples it up.
Touga: Did you know about this Assistant chairmen?

Akio is saved from responding by Zim entering the parking lot.
Zim: Hello Ohtori human filth!

Touga: It's one of those nights is it?

Nanami: At this point, this is a Tuesday.

Dib; Nanami isn’t wrong.

Akio: Well Zim amuse us, what are you up to this time?

Zim: Flesh eating squids! They’ve been trained to attack anything green.

Touga: (looks at Zim and nods at Akio knowingly) In that case why don’t you demonstrate for us. These deadly squids here and now.
Before a smug looking zim can respond a sinister sound echoes through the parking lot.

Children: Bloaty’s pizza hog, bloaty’s pizza hog bloaty’s bloaty’s!!!!!!!
Nanami: (unnerved) What’s that?

Dib: It's just the mascots from inside bloaty’s. Now as for you Zim!

Zim: I agree, let's finish this.

They look at one another menacingly.

 

Camera cuts to the interior of the managers office which is practically a broom closet. The manager stands with the employee in Bloaty's pig costume.
Manger: What do you mean, you set the band to kill mode? Why do we even have that feature?

There's a screech. The manger looks out the window and sees Dib and Zim flying at one another in floating cars they clearly stole from the parking lot. Nanami hangs off the end of Dibs' car. The pig costumed employee stands there waiting.

Manager: Good job, I have your word they won’t hurt the customers?
The pig costumed employee holds up one hoof.

 

Camera cuts back outside to the bloaty’s parking lot
Touga: Nanami! Get down from there this instant!

Nanami ignores him and aims her leg for Zim’s stomach. The alien dodges and gets a grin on his face at how Nanami is dangling.
Touga: Zim, if you push my little sister. I will be signing off on your autopsy report.
Zim looks at the coldness in his blue eyes and backs off.

Nanami: Oh, now you want to show concern for my wellbeing! (Throws a punch at Zim)
Then hikes herself up onto the car.

Dib: Yeah get em Nanami!

Touga: Nanami, you know why we’re able to live happily together?

Nanami: We haven’t been happy in a while.

 

Then Four figures come into view down below a squirrel, a walrus, a moose and an octopus. The squirrel has brown orange eyes and wears a sailor suit. The walrus wears a green bikini with yellow polka dots. The moose wears a long purple coat with a lavender scarf. The octopus has only six tentacles. All four of them are animatronic; they dance closer in an eerie way.

Children: Bloaty’s pizzia hog bloaty’s pizza hog bloaty’s bloaty’s do dee do de doo!

Touga: ( Disturbed) What are those things?
Akio turns white with fear at the sight of them.

Zim: Ahhh the earth monsters!

The moose brandishes its sharp hook like a hand. The Walrus girl lunges at the car and starts shaking it. Nanami Dib and Zim hang on screaming. Touga strides up to the animatronic walrus with purpose. He puts his arm around her and winks in a flirty way.

Touga: You’re quite strong for a woman ... .its oddly attractive.”
The Walrus stops and looks at Touga for a long moment. Then she giggles.
Touga: You have a cute laugh baby.

Dib: (stunned) I cannot believe this, I cannot believe what I’m seeing.

Nanami: Dib you think we can get down from here?

Dib: Worth a try (grabs Zim and hurls him at the Walrus hard) Then Nanami leaps onto his shoulders and Dib jumps down doing a perfect flip.

Touga whisks the animatronic female behind him. Zim slams into the parking lot.
Zim: You filthy!

Touga: (slyly) How is Robo mom?

Zim: ugh!!!!! Once I conquer this planet! I will make sure you are covered in filth! Like the pig smelly you are!

Touga stands there looking bored as the Walrus turns her head toward the other band members and they back off of him and turn their attention to a visibly frightened Akio.
Akio tries to run but the others surround him.
Akio: Wait, I'm a customer!

The Octopus Squirrel and moose stop, hands outstretched as if they were going to strangle him to death.
Akio: Yes, I'm here to frequent you're…establishment.

The animatronics look at one another then they lead Akio in the direction toward the front entrance.

 

Camera cuts back inside to the Bloaty’s restaurant. The place is empty except for The kendo team and Gaz. Some of the guys are in the ball pit wrestling with one another playfully.
Shinji and Kozue are doing karaoke at the little station in the back.

Shinji: Stop complaining, said the farmer!
Who told you a calf to be

Kozue: Why don’t you have wings to fly away
Like the swallow be proud and free?

Shinji: Calves are easily bound and slaughtered
Never knowing the reason why.

Kozue: But whoever treasures freedom

Both: Like the swallow must learn to fly.
Donna donna, donna, donna

 

In the middle of the restaurant. Gaz is playing an arcade game with team members 1 and 2. They stand in the arcade with other kendo players watching them.

Team member 1:Come on.

Gaz: You really shouldn’t have picked that guy! And its circle circles back! Not Forward, jump circle.
Her character proceeds to pummel him on screen.

Saionji is playing the wack, a gopher game mallet in hand.
Saionji: Those sword mechanics aren’t accurate (wacks another gopher) You need a sword with a longer range for close (wacks another gopher) Combat!

Kozue comes over to Saionji looking amused.

Kozue: Someone's having fun.

 

Saionji: This is surprisingly enjoyable.

 

Kozue: See, what happens when you let loose a little?

 

Gaz:(glares) your existence has caused my wraith.

 

Kozue: Because I messed with your brother? I can respect that.

 

Gaz: (calculating look) You think I can trick one of these idiots into winning me a piggy?

 

Kozue points to Tanaka, the brown haired boy with glasses.
Kozue: That guy has been making eyes at you. Since we got here, ask him.

 

Gaz: Alright.

 

Kozue: Don’t talk to him after that though. Come to think of it, I haven't seen you serious about anyone.

 

Gaz: (unnerved) I’m twelve.

 

Kozue: So, you're the right age to start thinking about it. Of course if you start going around with boys like that, you might get more attention.

 

Gaz: Whatever (looks thoughtful)

 

Kozue: Come on, go get your piggy.

 

She goes up to Tanaka who looks way too excited to see Gaz.

Gaz; Could you win me a pig?

 

Tanaka: Anything for you.

 

Gaz: Aren’t you a little old for me?

 

Tanaka: I’m thirteen

 

Gaz: Huh, your …..tall

Tanaka goes to the machine with the metal claw
Tanaka: (rolls up his sleeves and flexes) I consider this our first date.

 

Gaz: Wait….hold on. (the implications hitting her)

 

Before she can react the entrance to Bloaty’s opens and lighting flashes behind the form of Akio Ohtori as he glances around him with contempt.
Akio: Excuse me…I'd like whatever service this…establishment has to offer.

Saionji looks up from his mole wacking face filled with horror.

 

To be continued

End credits roll

Notes:

This chapter was a lot I had to do it in two parts because I needed to take my time. I honestly cut things due to either too heavy on the drama or just them being one off jokes. That didn't fit or took up too much time.
Saionji's fan girls were supposed to show up to practice to get yelled at. But I think that joke was already done with.

I will have Kozue and Nanami bond in the future though!

I was trying not to do the Saionji & Gaz dynamic but I just keep coming up with so much material for them! The whole idea for this chapter was going to be way differant! More sports focused But then i thought Saionji sitting in Bloaty's with Gaz would be funny and the plot shifted from there.

Yes, their doing the cow song from the Nanami episode. But I went with the yidish translation. Which is kinda victum blamey. But considering Akio was going to show up it fit.