Aberrant Worlds (Invader Zim x Reader)

My Tallests, What Fools These Earthlings Be!

Chapter number, what, four that's based off a Shakespeare quote? Lol I'm on a roll.

As you walked through the small oblivious town that you currently called home, you took a second to actually enjoy some of the good features about it. Autumn had begun a few weeks prior. Trees were dotted in reds, yellows, browns, and oranges. The crisp fall air danced through their branches and allowed the leaves to float through the air. Satisfying crunch sounded emitted from beneath your favorite pair of shoes as you stepped on the leaves that lingered on the sidewalk. Today might be a peaceful day, for the first time in forever.

Yeah, no. Things got hectic the moment you sat down in your desk. Since the original demon-I mean teacher- was literally obliterated by you and Zim, you've had random subs to fill in. Most of them just slept the time away. 

Today, instead of a lazy teacher, you got someone else. Someone who made the small hairs on your arms and neck stand up. The one and only Ms. Bitters had returned. 

"What the-" You and Dib began saying at the same time.

Zim frowned and muttered what sounded like curses in an alien language. How is she back already? Sure, monsters reincarnate or whatever, but never this fast.

"Silence!" Her shrill voice called out. "My vacation is over and we're ready to start class again. Today, we will discuss the horrible demise that fell upon three students when they tried to kill their teacher." Her beady eyes connected with yours.

You shrank back into your seat. You didn't dare say a word for the whole period. Dib and Zim seemed to have the same idea. The two didn't even go back and forth arguing about Zim being an alien like they usually do. You stared at the clock, attempting to block out Ms. Bitters' painfully descriptive discussion about various ways to tie someone up in their own intestines.

The moment the bell rang, you grabbed your bag and sprinted to the next classroom. Whoever said high school would be the best four years of your life lied. Your rapidly beating heart said otherwise.

You just had to last the rest of the day. Then fall break would start and you'd have a week to breathe.

When lunch came around, Zim reminded you that you wouldn't get that breather. Life sucks.

Your boyfriend grabbed your hand and whispered loud enough for only you to hear. "We leave tomorrow. The Resisty have notified Zim on the Tallests location. It matches perfectly with Zim's estimation." 

You sighed and nodded. He practically dragged you to your usual seat in the cafeteria. He noticed your exhausted disposition. "Is y/n okay? Do(es) he/she/they require more of the cuddling?"

You laughed softly and rested your head on his shoulder. "I wouldn't mind that. It's just been a long day, Zimmy-boy."

You knew the nickname made him blush. He hated it when you called him that in public because "no Invader should be given a pet name." You, of course, remind him that he isn't an Irken Invader anymore.

He coughed awkwardly. "Yes, the Earth day does feel longer than the usual twenty-four hours. It must be that hideous Bitters-beast changing the time. How many times do we kill her before she stays dead?"

Before you could reply, Dib ran over to your table. He slammed his tray down in excitement. Gaz growled at her brother's eagerness and sat beside him. The large headed boy bounced in his seat. "The repairs to Tak's ship that we've been working on just finished. Perfect timing, right?"

Zim hummed in agreement. "The Dib and his sibling unit should have the ship ready by eight tomorrow night. Zim and y/n will meet you at your base." He paused before adding. "It will take close to a week's worth of travel to reach the Armada. You all will need space suits."