Ch.6-Home Again

After landing, we went to one of Amber's friend's house to stay the night. We got there and Amber knocked on the door. An IRKEN with hot pink eyes answered. She was as tall as Amber.

"Hey Khloie."

"Hey Amber. Who's that?"

She gestured towards me.

"This is Zim. You know, my mate?"

"Oh, come in."

I walked in behind Amber. It was a really big place. Khloie walked in and closed the door. She stood in front of me.

"W-Wait a minute. Is this the Zim?" She put her hands on her hips. "As in the one that almost single-handedly obliterated our entire race?"

"Well, I uh," I choked out. "On the bright side, I destroyed more than the other invaders."

"You're funny." Khloie laughed. "Amber, no wonder he's your mate. He's about the funniest IRKEN I've ever met. You guys look hungry. Can I interest you is some dinner?"

"Dinner?" I asked happily.

Before I made a fool of myself, Amber spoke for me.

"Yes. We would be appreciative, Khloie. Hope it isn't a hassle."

"Oh, no. It's already made. I always make too much for myself anyway, so you're welcome to it. Everything's on the table."

Khloie showed us the kitchen. A long table was set with tons of food. I'm not exaggerating when I say I had never seen so much food in my life. My mouth watered.

"Please forgive me for making a complete fool of myself." I told Khloie and Amber before darting to the table. I hadn't had IRKEN food in so long; it tasted 1,000 times better than it would have if it were waffles.

Amber eventually joined me. I noticed that she didn't eat much. After everyone was done eating, Khloie showed us the guest room.

"See you in the morning." Khloie said, closing the door.

Amber and I crawled into the bed. I noticed that Amber place her head in her hands.

"Amber, are you feeling alright? You didn't eat much."

"Yeah, Zim. I'm perfectly fine."

"Ok." I said before closing my eyes.

Not even two minutes later, Amber shook my shoulder.

"Amber, what is it?"

"I have something to tell you."

She was looking down.

I was curious…and worried. "Yes?"

Amber took a deep breath. "I……" She took and even deeper breath. "I'm……I'm pregnant."

I could have sworn I felt my heart stop. Did Amber just say what I really thought she just said?

"Wh-What? Amber, h-h-how?"

"Remember when we kissed?"

"A DNA transfer…" I whispered. How could I have been so blind? I should have considered the outcome before I did it. I was happy, angry, sad, scared, and nervous all at the same time. It was making my head hurt.

"Zim…" I felt her put her hand on mine. "Are…Are you alright?"

"Just a little on the shocked side…"

She leaned up against me. "Just think, Zim. In less than a month, we'll have our little IRKEN to look after. I'm going to get to sleep, now. We have to get up early again, tomorrow."

"Why can't we just stay here?" I asked.

"Too predictable. This is the first place Dib will look. We have to go somewhere he can never find us."

I nodded in agreement. I was still in shock over the 'pregnancy' thing. I soon fell asleep, knowing that this was no where near over.