Dib ran deep into the woods knowing Zim was following. He hadn't meant for cat DNA to get on the tack. Now it was to late, the DNA had fused into both his and Zim's and they were both stuck as cats, until he figured out a way into his lab to get the cure.
Suddenly four cats burst out of the undergrowth. The biggest in the group was a large white tom. A small gray cat turned to the one he was assuming to be the leader. "Cloudtail, what do you want to do with these intruders?"
The large tom who's name was apparently Cloudtail glared at him and Zim. "I think it best to take them to Hawkstar, Bumblepaw. It's up to the clan leader what to do in a situation like this." He turned to Dib, "What's your name?"
Dib gulped and stuttered as he talked. "D-Dib. Who are you?" He was hoping they were just a group of friendly cats but he knew it wasn't true.
"I am Cloudtail. This is Bumblepaw, Blossompaw, and Brightheart." He said this gesturing to two smaller gray cats and another white cat. "Brightheart and I are Thunderclan warriors. Bumblepaw and Blossompaw are apprentices in traing to become warriors. If you will follow us we wish for you to return to camp to talk to our leader." Cloudtail turned and walked into the undergrowth followed by the rest of the group. He turned and followed hoping their leader wasn't harsh. It was then he realized Zim was following too.
They arrived in front of a tunnel made of briar. Cloudtail turned and faced them. "When we walk into camp follow me to the bottom of high ledge. Then wait for either me to come fetch you or Hawkstar to come see you." He turned and walked into camp. Dib staid close on his heels. Suddenly Brightheart, Bumblepaw, and Blossompaw broke off from the group and headed to different places in the clearing. Cloudtail stopped in front of them and Dib had to focus not to run into him. "Stay here." Cloudtail disappeared up the rocks into a small cave.
Zim walked up beside Dib. "Look what you've got us into now Dib-stink."
He turned and glared at Zim. "ME! You're the one that got us into this!" By this time many other cats were gathered around the clearing. "Just shut up and try to blend in."
Zim laughed. Even as a cat he still had the same laugh. "In case you didn't notice Dib-monkey, My fur is green! I can't blend."
Dib hissed under his breath. "Well you can just…." As he was speaking a midnight black she-cat walked in front him and Zim. He nearly fainted at the site of her. She was the most gorgeous creature he had ever seen.
She looked at them and bowed. "I am Hawkstar, leader of Thunderclan. It would be of great honor if you chose to stay here for a while. Come with me to my den and we shall talk." She turned and climbed up the rocks to the small cave. "This is my den, please come in." After they were all three settled down she began to question them. "What are your names?"
"I am Dib and this is Zim." When he said Zim's name her eyes widened.
"Zim? Is that really you?" She said this like she longed for it to be true. How this cat knew Zim he had no idea.
"What do you mean?" Zim seemed as confused as me.
"Zim you are Irken are you not?"
"How do you know I'm Irken?"
She jumped to her paws and tackled Zim. "Oh my tallest I have missed you so much!" She rubbed her muzzle against his shoulder.
"Amby? Is that you?" He was now the one sounding like he hoped it was true.
Hawkstar stood. "Follow me." She turned and walked out a secret exit in the back of the cave.
Once they were in the woods well away from camp she turned. "It is me Zim."
"You lie! Amby is on Irk!"
She laughed but, her laugh sounded creepily like Zim's. "Why are you a cat Zim? Is it that stupid DNA shuffling tack you have? Is that Dib? " She said looking at him.
Zim sighed. "Yes it's that horrid tack and that is in fact Dib-stink."
She snickered. Then she turned and dug in the dirt until a small bottle was seen sticking out of the ground. She reached down with her claw and pulled the cork out. She poured the liquid in the bottle on the ground. "Both of you drink that it should reverse the effects."
As Dib drank he felt a change in his body he stopped drinking and watched as him and Zim both turned back to normal. Hawkstar still sat on the ground. Suddenly her body went rigid and glowed so bright he couldn't look at it. Suddenly the glow went away and in place of where Hawkstar had been standing stood a female Irken. "I should have known…."
She ran and hugged Zim. "Oh my tallest, Do you believe it's me now?"
Zim smiled and looked happier than Dib had ever seen him. "I don't know you could still prove it more." She giggled and leaned forward and kissed Zim.
Once she pulled back she looked into Zim's eyes. "Does that prove that I am Amby and I will love you forever."
Zim still looking shocked and happy nodded. "That proves it."
To Be Continued….