DISCLAIMER: I do not own Invader Zim or any of the songs. I am not claiming that I do.

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Chapter 14: Making Up.

Ember and Dib followed Dragon as he ran past countless doors and hallways. He never even lifted his head; he just kept sniffing, trying to keep hold of Zim's scent.

Ember felt like she was being watched; she tried to look over her shoulder, but that only made her headache worse. She kept running, even though she was now exhausted and feeling a little sick; an image of Zim in her mind kept her going.

Dib couldn't help but look around as he ran. He wished he could stop and take in the details; knowing that he would be kicked out and no longer be an agent when this little adventure was over.

Ember picked a song; and listened to the it as she ran, making her forget about her exhaustion.

Right now he's probably slow dancing
With a bleached-blond tramp
And she's probably getting frisky
Right now, he's probably buying
Her some fruity little drink
'Cause she can't shoot whiskey

Ember had always loved this song. But she never thought that her thoughts would ever lead to Zim when it was playing…now they were.

Dragon had finally stopped at the end of the hallway. He sat in front of the last door to the left, staring at it as if he was sure that on the other side of that door, that was where Zim was. He looked up at Ember and Dib as they ran up to the door.

Right now, he's probably up behind her
With a pool stick
Showing her how to shoot a combo
And he don't know

Ember was the first to walk inside. The room was large; filled with different technology, including a large computer screen.

Dib walked inside; he didn't seem all that impressed. This sort of room was in every base, in fact, all of the rooms in every base looked alike. The only difference was the size.

That I dug my key into the side

Of his pretty little souped-up 4 wheel drive
Carved my name into his leather seat
I took a Louisville slugger to both head lights
Slashed a hole in all four tires
And maybe next time he'll think before he cheats

Ember looked to the side and saw someone familiar.

Zim wasn't really "chained" to the wall. He was restrained with cuffs and chains that looked like they were made of energy. He was held by the wrists and ankles and was strapped to a wall. A strange machine was near him.

Ember gasped silently and ran up to him. She ran up the short flight of steps and was now standing right in front of him at a respectable distance. Fighting herself on whether to touch him or not.

Zim's head was down; but he was still conscious, he knew someone was there, he just didn't know that it was Ember. In fact, he thought it was Agent Siren.

Right now, she's probably up singing some
White-trash version of Shania karaoke
Right now, she's probably saying, "I'm drunk"
And he's a thinking that he's gonna get lucky

Dib stayed behind. A little scared of Zim at the moment. He had seen creatures captured by other agents that had been caged and were fierce. Clawing their way to a freedom that they desperately wanted, even if it meant killing one of the agents….and Zim could become like that.

Dragon stood by Dib's side. Watching Ember; wanting to make sure that she wouldn't be hurt.

Right now, he's probably dabbing on three dollars
Worth of that bathroom Polo
Oh and he don't know

Zim looked up with a fierce look in his eyes. He was about to say something nasty when he realized who it was. His face softened up a little, but he still looked angry.

"What are you doing here?" He asked in a quiet, cold voice.

"What does it look like? I came to save you!" Ember's voice was at first a whisper, but then it almost grew into a shout.

"Oh, really?" Zim said sarcastically; he rolled his eyes.

"Yes, really!" Ember was becoming irritated. "Why are you acting like this? I know you're been here for almost a day but—"

"But, what?!"

"….Why are you being so mean? I risked my life to save you! I mean, do you want me to leave you at the mercy of that bitch?"

That I dug my key into the side
Of his pretty little souped-up 4 wheel drive
Carved my name into his leather seat
I took a Louisville slugger to both head lights
Slashed a hole in all four tires
And maybe next time he'll think before he cheats

"Yeah, well at least Serina tells the truth…well, almost." Zim looked away.

"What?" Ember's voice was once again a whisper. She felt tears building up in her eyes.

"So, you think I'm an incompetent invader, huh?!" Zim looked back at Ember with anger and hate in his eyes.

"No! I would never say or think that! You know that…" Ember looked down at the ground; watching as tears fell to the floor.

I might've saved a little trouble for the next girl
'Cause the next time that he cheats
Oh, you know it won't be on me!
No, not on me

Zim looked away. "I…thought you were my friend…" He said in a sad voice.

"I thought you were my friend!!" Ember shouted as she looked up at Zim; tears still rolling down her cheeks. "Zim…you know I like you more than a friend…right?" Her voice softened up as Zim looked into her eyes.

"…Yes…I know." Zim also had tears in his eyes.

"Then you should know that I would never say or do anything to hurt you!" She looked down at the ground. "I know you wouldn't….on purpose."

Zim looked at her. He didn't know what to say. "…I'm sorry." He finally whispered; looking away, once again.

'Cause I dug my key into the side
Of his pretty little souped-up 4 wheel drive
Carved my name into his leather seat
I took a Louisville slugger to both head lights

Ember sighed sadly; her eyes still on the cold tiles of the floor. "I know you didn't mean to hurt me when you kissed her…"

Zim looked up and at Ember; begging to see her eyes. "You…you saw that?" He whispered; feeling ashamed.

Ember nodded. She looked up at him and said, "I'm sorry this happened to you Zim, but this is what happens when you cheat."

Zim looked her in the eye, a sad look on his face.

"Maybe I should listen to the song and destroy your Voot Cruiser." Ember said in an almost happy tone. A small smile appeared on her face.

"What?" Zim asked. A little laughter in his voice.

Ember shook her head. "Nothing…let's get you outta there." She turned and walked calmly off the steps and walked over to Dib. She grabbed his bat and walked back. She put the bat over her shoulder, waited, and then swung.

Zim flinched, he thought she was aiming for him. But when he heard a cracking sound, he looked to his left and saw that she had smashed that machine.

The minute it was smashed; the energy links that bound Zim to that wall disappeared and he dropped to the ground, landing on his feat.

Slashed a hole in all four tires
Maybe next time he'll think before he cheats
Oh, maybe next time he'll think before he cheats
Oh, before he cheats
Oh

Ember smiled and dropped the bat; she walked over to Zim.

"…What's the Dib-Worm doing here?!" Zim demanded; pointing at Dib.

"Be nice, Zim! Dib helped me get here! And yes…I let him into the base…sorry." Ember gave Zim a cute and innocent smile.

Zim looked back at her but couldn't resist that smile. He simply sighed and said, "I think I'll let it pass...this time…" He took a step towards Ember and brought her into a warm embrace; feeling her hug back.

Dib smiled at the couple; but he turned when he heard a voice from behind him.

"Aww….You guys make me sick!"

Everyone looked towards where the voice was coming from.

Agent Siren stood there; a fierce look in her eyes as she began to advance towards Zim and Ember; pushing Dib and Dragon to the side as she went.

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I love this song!! It always makes me laugh. I think every girl who has a cheating boyfriend should do that to his car!! (I know I would!!) And guys too, since I know girls are just as bad as the guys when it comes to cheating. (Though we sorta do it better, cuz we don't get caught that often)

The song is: Before He Cheats by Carrie Underwood.

Next chapter should be up soon!!