Ch.VIII - Betrayal

Chapter.VIII - Betrayal
Story By: Andrew Vargas


“I can’t believe this. I had put my trust into… never the less, you can’t blame a robot for what they were programmed for. Now we’re both stuck here, in the slums of planet Irk. Just the two of us wanted for heresy.

It has been nearly three Earth days since the trio had left Tinoch. They had arrived to the galaxy planet Irk resides in. All was going well until that fateful day.

“I guess this was a mistake coming here with only a small group. I should have brought along Dib; could have helped someway.”

Opaque was now alone, with no one to turn to, betrayed by his ally, or former ally.
As said before, living in the slums of planet Irk for one week, he had already learned of a resistance plotting to demolish the Irken Empire. The Resisty was Opaque’s last chance into survival, and into ending the Irken Empire; though he had also learned that no Irken is to be trusted upon joining the Resisty. He had no other choice but to take the risk of being killed for his beliefs or being what he despised most.

“Tell me where I can find the Resisty, and I promise I won’t kill you, just cripple you.” Said Opaque as he held an Irken soldier on a Nelson hold (Arm-Head lock).

“TRAITOR! I SHALL NEVER TELL YOU ANYTHING!”

“Say goodbye to your life then.” Opaque just then broke the Irken soldier’s arm. The soldier though he had ended in life, instead he just realized sheer internal pain.

“THE PAIN!!! AGH!!! PLEASE, NO MORE!”

“Tell me where I can find the Resisty! Every time you deny to assist me, I shall break an organ or bone until you are dead, only to feel pain for hours and hours.”

“OK OK! There are currently some Resisty members’ captures in a cell not too far from here in fairly large Irken prison/execution/entertainment site. Ask them before they are executed and you should be able to find their base. Good luck though; they didn’t even answer to us, the Irken Military.”

“That may be true, but my torture exercises are more agonizing than your Irken teachings. Thanks for the aid, now I shall completely shatter your vocal organs and arms. By the time you find someone, I shall have already obtained my information.”

“YOU FU..” Just then, his vocal organs were shattered and so were his arms and pack was removed as well, as a small bonus, just as Opaque had said.

Opaque had knocked out the soldier to give him more time; he also left him his cloak so he wouldn’t die from harsh temperatures in planet Irk.

“Do not underestimate me filthy Irkens; though I may be cruel, I still have sanity to keep others alive. When pushed enough, I will stoop into insanity.”

Opaque cunningly penetrated the prison/execution/entertainment site or P.E.E as he called it. And managed to find some Tinochs, Meekrobs, Jackers and a cell that said, “Reserved for Zim”. He released the Tinochs, Jackers, and Meekrobs and asked them if they would help him in his struggle to end the Irken Empire. They all though Opaque was their executioner, but he told them who he was in a quick summary of his past. Some agreed, but some just thanked him and ran off on their own to become space pirates since they had been banished from their home planet. So now Opaque had a small group behind him, the told Opaque where to find the captive Resisty member's cells. Upon arrival, they had found the cell empty.

“We are too late; they could have been executed by now.” Opaque said with false hope sitting on the tone of his voice.

“Thesh cannot beezh. I shtalked zhto the Rezhisty prizhoners two nigh’fallz befoor zhu arrived.” Said the Meekrob with his small tiny annoying battered voice
[This cannot be. I talked to the Resisty prisoners two night falls before you arrived]

“He is right Opaque, They were here were here two days ago, maybe they have already escaped?” The small female Tinoch said.

Just then there was an intercom announcement.

“This just in, the Resisty slaughter shall begin in 5 minutes. Don’t forget to bring your casual projectile weapons OF HARM AND PAIN. Also, today is nacho night. That is all.”

“We have to hurry, they are our only chance into survival, the guards will find us soon, without them, and we’re putting our lives in danger!”

“Whee ver alzreedy zlock-ed up beefoor zhu got here. Vhat iz zhee diffarenze?
[We were already locked up before you got here. What is the difference?]

“They’ll kill us quicker and more painfully.” The Jacker said to the Meekrob.

“I have a plan, quick, get those chains and put them on; I can probably make it look like I’m bringing you in also for the slaughtering and I can save the two Resisty members and the all of you.”

“How do you suppose you can manage to get all of us when we’ll be sealed in the middle of the audience and guards!?” A Tall still strong but slowly withering male Tinoch said.

“You leave that to me. Besides, it’s better than rotting in a cell.”

So the prisoners did what Opaque said since he was correct and he was their only hope. They all entered a coliseum-like place in where the public executions took place. As planned, Opaque lead the group behind him in chains, and had told the guards that he was a tallest who wanted to personally execute these “rejects to life”. Of course the guard didn’t give a second thought to the tallest wishes and quickly let them in. By the time Opaque got to the Resisty captives, they both spit in Opaque’s faces.

“Rot in death and loathe in agony Irken scum!” The first captive said.

“Die and do the universe a favor; plague of the stars!” The second captive said.

Opaque took their words in thought and knew they were the Resisty members who had been caught trying to free the prisoners and try to convert them in their struggle. He quickly wiped their spit off his face and told them that he was there to help them. They didn’t believe him, but the other prisoners behind him backed him up, and also told them these chains were really no locked on their necks ankles and wrists, but they were a small disguise for an escape. The two Resisty had no choice but to believe in him, and when they agreed, Opaque took his plan into action.

“Fellow Irkens!”

Just after that small speech, the other Irkens were mesmerized to see they have another tallest. They were all mystified and clouded in confusion.

“BYE!”

Just then the prisoners in their chains took them off, Opaque released the Two Resisty members with his scythe and used his soldier-pack which had amplified jetpacks that scattered onto the back of each prisoner that were coordinated to fly onto Opaque’s small base which resided in a slum. Before they took off, Opaque used his scythe to cause up a storm of dust and dirt ruining everyone’s nacho’s and snacks. They had all escaped alive.

There was one Irken who recognized who that “new” tallest was and knew where he was heading, she calmly stood up and walked outside the coliseum and headed towards the direction Opaque and the prisoners flew off too. Opaque and the other’s arrived and soon began talking on how to escape planet Irk and how to infiltrate the Irken Armada to weaken their defenses, after an apology and thanks of course.

“We’re sorry; we just hate Irkens so much! They have destroyed our homes and our people’s hopes, forgive us please.” The two Resisty captives said.

“It’s all right, I don’t blame you. They have gone too far. More power consumes everyone and destroys anything in its path.” Opaque replied.

“We cannot thank you enough, please, help us bring an end to the Irken Empire!” Everyone pleaded to Opaque.

“That’s the idea. Now how do you suppose we leave this planet for now?”

“Well, all we need is a ship that can fly fast enough to blast through the Irken Orbit Defenses (I.O.D).”

“I’m sorry but my ship was taken in by Irken Imperials. I was betrayed by who I thought was a friend.”

“I’m sorry to hear that.”

“That’s it!” The Jacker exclaimed.

“What is?” Everyone else said puzzled.

“My ship was never found to be taken in. I had accidentally left my cloaking device on when I arrived on Irk. That’s why I couldn’t find it when I was trying to run away. We can use my ship to blast through the I.O.D”

“AND BOARD THE RESISTY MOTHER SHIP!” Interrupted the Resisty captives.

“Great, now we have a plan! So, why were you being chased after anyways?” Opaque asked.

“I started a fight.” Said the Jacker and smiled with pride.

“So do you remember where you left your ship?”

“Convenient enough, it’s not too far from here, about 2 acres.”

“GREAT! It’s best if we walk instead of fly. We’re still fugitives you know.”

“Right!” Everyone exclaimed.

So Opaque and the other’s cunningly and stealthily headed their way to the Jacker ship. As they walked through alleys and slums, they could only see other Irkens talking about them and their reward if they were caught, hear the hourly announcements that they are to be found at all costs, and see their faces all over the virtual bulletins and on the wall. They all managed to slip through the Irkens through the alleys, sewers, slums, and old buildings. Until that is, they were spotted.

“Hurry! We’re almost there, just keep running.” Opaque exclaimed as he and the others ran for the Jacker ship.

“Just a few yards!” The female Tinoch said in hope.

“Don’t forget to un-camouflage your ship when we get only a few steps there!” The Resisty member said.

“Theyez draweeng neerz; zhwee vontz make eetz!” The Meekrob exclaimed.
[They’re drawing near; we’re not going to make it!]

Just then Opaque stopped running and stood his ground, the other’s soon stopped by him and were puzzled.

“GO! I’ll hold them back. Just give me 10 minutes.”

“We can’t leave you behind; you’ve helped us so much!” The male Tinoch said.

“What’s the use if we all get caught? Our efforts would be meaningless. Besides, I’ve had rougher battles, just give me 10 minutes, give or take.” Opaque said with a confident smile. “NOW GO!”

The other’s then began to run. All of the looking back, hoping he would make it back.

“Heh…As a man once said on human television, Let’s Rock. “

Opaque stood his ground as he faced a small Irken squad containing 15-23 soldiers. They all shot at him but none of the lasers hit Opaque. He just stood there with a smirk on his face as the lasers hit his shields. As the soldiers got closer, still shooting at Opaque, some began to pull out their melee weapons, but Opaque had something else in mind. His pack ejected out a cylinder-shaped jar that landed onto his right hand. Opaque’s smirk grew even bigger and tossed the jar towards the squad.

“I’m sorry if some of you die, but then again, maybe some of you deserved it.”

The Jar exploded and a huge cloud of dust covered the air where the Irken squad once stood. The other prisoners had already made it into the Jacker ship when they saw the explosion and hoped Opaque was all right. Just as Opaque’s wicked smirk turned into an emotionless look, he heard a sound; it was the sound of Irken spider-leg technology quickly advancing towards Opaque. Opaque turned around alarmed to see it was Galatica.

“YOU!” Opaque said furiously.

“I’m glad your alive Opaque, but, you should have remained unknown to the Irkens.” Galatica said with a frown and disappointment.

“Shut-Up! You shouldn’t even be talking since you’re the reason why I’m here in the first place!”

“I’m sorry Opaque, but I had to do it. I found out about your history through Hexental while we were flying towards Tinoch. I forcefully obtained that knowledge, and then I learned you were after to destroy the Irken Empire.”

“I admit, I’m sorry as well, not only because I deceived you, but because you betrayed me. I wasn’t intentionally going to end the Irken population, but your leaders and change the way of the Irkens.”

“Well it’s too late for that now Opaque. I have to live up to my duties or else I shall lose what I betrayed you for, and what I lost from you.” As Galatica said that, she began to shed tears as she charged towards Opaque with full force.

Opaque was still furious at Galatica but he had to defend himself and the prisoners. As Galatica charged him, he noticed that the lasers were aimed at the source of his shields. He knew that she knew where his defenses were. Opaque then too pulled out small handgun like plasma rifles and began to shoot at Galatica. He had direct shots but none scratched or fazed her. Opaque was facing an intelligent opponent and he knew he couldn’t let his guard down, as well as Galatica knew the same thing. Although she never knew what Opaque had gone through in his battle with Drax, she knew that Opaque wasn’t one to underestimate. They both battled one another, shooting and evading lasers for only the shields could take so much. As they battled, they began to talk.

“Give it up Opaque. Just turn yourself in. Maybe I can convince the leader’s to let you reside in planet pain.”

“You speak confident for someone who wears a gift from a former friend.”

Galatica paused, she indeed was wearing Opaque’s gift to her.

“You must understand, I can’t just let you go.”

“Why not? It’s not like your fighting for a reason Galatica. What IS your past, what IS it you fight for? Glory? Money? Acceptance?”

“I fight for my friends.”

“Then your friends must be fools to trust someone like you.”

Just then Opaque shot one of Galatica’s spider legs which threw her off balance for a split second, but a split second was enough for Opaque to destroy the other legs. Galatica fell to the floor, trying to get her back-up spider-legs but Opaque threw his cylinder-shape jar which landed right in front of Galatica. She knew it was his own-made grenade. That gave enough time for Opaque to rush to Galatica with his scythe as he held it by her neck.

“It’s a dud.” Opaque said

“I know that now.” Galatica said tearing in anger.

“Do you know I’m going to take your life now?”

“I deserve it. I failed my friends, I failed the Irken Empire, and I failed you, as a friend.”

“Why did you do it Galatica? Why!? WHY DID YOU DESTORY HEXENTAL!?”

“I had to. He would have ruined my plans for gaining my title as an Invader and as a fugitive.”

“Fugitive? Explain.”

“I never told you this Opaque, but, I never really volunteered to keep Zim from leaving Earth. I was sentenced to keeping him on Earth. I tried to steal the Irken Imperial Gem; a highly secured gem beloved by all Irkens. I sacrificed myself to save a friend from also being captured.”

“Was it all worth it?”

“No. Betraying you was a mistake.”

“No. I mean, sacrificing yourself for your friend?

Galatica was shocked and quickly looked up, still on her knees to see Opaque with his back turned with his scythe still in his hands lying on his shoulder. She started to cry. She never knew Opaque could be like this. Usually she would use this to her advantage but this was different. This meant something to her.

“Well Galatica? Was it worth it?”

“Yes. It was worth it. I put my friends before myself.”

“I’m sorry I couldn’t be a friend Galatica. I advise you to tell the other’s that you fell unconscious from my grenade, that way you won’t be blamed for failure to capture or eliminate me. I also advise that if you ever are to get instructed to invade a planet, you should just lose all contact with the Irken Empire and reside living somewhere elsewhere. Farewell Galatica, I hope you don’t come across me again, and one more thing, Have a nice day.”

Just then Opaque began to run towards the Jacker ship. Upon arrival he was crowed with the former prisoners all happy that he made it back alive and unharmed, also that he got them out safely. Opaque just smiled with Galatica still on his mind for a bit and proceeded inside the ship.

Galatica still lied there on the floor, just as Opaque had left here, with tears running down here eyes as her antenna’s touch the ground. She was shocked that Opaque had let her live. She heard a launching noise and looked up to see the Jacker ship take off and turn on its camouflage. She knew it was Opaque and the other prisoner’s. Just then, she finally replied to Opaque’s Advice.

“You were my friend Opaque, possibly the best and foolish friend I have ever had. I’m sorry for what became of Hexental, and I thank you for letting me live. Maybe I will take your advice. I still don’t know.”

“There it is, the I.O.D, engaging barrier speed!” The Jacker said and meant to advice the other’s to strap on, or to hold on to something.

Just as the Jacker ship broke through the I.O.D without being noticed, more Irken soldier’s arrived to Galatica’s aid.

“Galatica, savior to Irken infiltration ma’m, did you manage to eliminate the traitor and prisoners?” An Irken soldier said while saluting.

“No, they slipped away because of the other Irken soldiers applied with me. They were all new to the battlefield. By any chance, are any of them still alive?”

“Just a small few, some are dead.”

“Hmph, that’s just like him.”

“What was that sir? ER, MA’M!” Just then the Irken soldier quickly saluted.

“I said inform the tallest that we still have fugitives on the loose. ON THE DOUBLE”

“YES MA’M!”


Author’s Notes:
Well nothing much to say but
FINALLY GOT CHAPTER EIGHT!
And… I am so going to draw a lot of parts to this. Assuming I don’t get lazy xP
Also, the text with the brackets inside are a translation to the Meekrob(if you haven’t noticed). [   ]
I say, this was possibly one of my best chapter’s yet =3
Also, Chapter IX get’s better x3!!!
Hmm, that’s about it
Enjoy~