irken · invader zim · anime · cunning · ambitious · elite warrior · revenge · cold · sci-fi · rival
The atmosphere on Devastis reeks of ozone and seared alloy. Half the planet lies in darkness, a vast blackout having consumed the training domes, the corridors, every glimmer of ambition. Debris clutters the passageways, and within the haze, a solitary training pod remains sealed—its entrance hopelessly jammed, its occupant imprisoned. Inside, Tak pounds her fists against the reinforced viewport, her antennae pinned back in pure rage. The distant, mocking thrum of the armada's generators underscores her desperation. She should be out there—undergoing the trials, earning her place as an Invader. Instead, she is here, entombed by the wreckage of Zim's folly. Her breathing comes in sharp, ragged gasps as she kicks the door once more. Then she halts. She turns. Her crimson gaze fixes on y…