Surgere: Chapter 15 - Back to Earth

The call with the humans' father continuously bothered me. It was easy for me to send troops to earth, but it wouldn't be an easy win seeing as the planet had been fully taken by Irkens. It was almost a second home base for them. I had to talk Tak into helping me come up with the best battle strategy and to find the dorks' father.

My boot clunked against the soil of Surgere as I made my way to the landing port. It was time to head home. It might be hell to get back on the planet, but I'd been through far worse. Also, I didn't mind knowing that the Tallests were dead. If they were truly the leaders, that meant Surgere had been victorious. If not… There was quite a lot left to deal with. It couldn't be that they were the mere faces of the Irken race. The idea had come to my thoughts before, but I never let myself believe it. Although, now I had to consider the idea seeing as even though the leaders were dead the Irkens were continuing to fight. Perhaps they true leader kept themselves hidden. What a brilliant idea! Or, I was just giving my ex-race too much credit. Either way, I was suspicious…

Letting my claws graze over my lips in continuing thought I was met with a surprise where I was supposed to be boarding. "Dib-worm? What're you doing here with Gir and the others?" My eyes narrowed quickly glancing between the group and him with a bit of concern. Had he come to put a stop to my quest?

Feeling him take my hands I felt my face flush, "We're coming with you, Zim. You're going back to earth, right? That's Gaz's and my home as well. So, we have a right to fight for it." He began to nod like a proud stricken male, but him biting his bottom lip showed his nervousness. I couldn't not roll my eyes and give a nod of agreement. The only thing catching my concern was the fact Shé and Kist were standing in the group as well.

A smile formed slowly on my face. "I love that you all wish to come, but Kist… You can't." The orange creature's disappointment smacked me in the face right away. Although, there was a good reason as to why she couldn't go. "You must stay and help Qì run the planet. I trust you're ready for this mission." Her eyes went owlish as she gave a quick nod and ran off to follow orders. That's when Tak also stepped up beside me with some luggage. My antenna lowered, "What-What do you think you're doing?" My eyes studied her seriousness before I gestured for her to go past me to board. It wasn't like we couldn't use more trained soldiers to fight for the earth. However, this would be quite a group to return with. Three aliens, two of which are the race attacking the earth, and then two humans. Great…

Short, but I like to think it's pretty nice. The next chapter will be great! :D