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Ch. 52

It was silent for a moment, Zim scooted his chair back, as the red tallest' eye twitched dangerously. "What? Are you serious?" he asked in nothing more than a whisper, Purple quickly went to his side clapping his hands together

"Now red, don't freak out! It could be fun! You try food and hope it's not poisoned! It's like a game!" Red growled grabbing his partner's arms and jumping up "Fun? You think it's fun?!"

Shaking him by the shoulders Red screamed "You think an almighty tallest becoming a royal food taster is funny?!" Purple yelped pulling away from him, "OW Shaking!"

Rubbing his arms Purple half scowled at him, Zim felt a sudden wave of sadness fill him. the fact that it was ironic and hilarious never crossed his mind. Putting his head in his hands he moaned "I-I'm sorry…m-my tallest…I didn't mean to d-do this to you…"

He knew it was his own fault, if red knew how to curb his pride and attitude. Than he might have gotten a better position, but then again, the tallest didn't know whether he could live with himself if he turned into a total suck up, just to gain a high position. Oh irk! When did they turn from looking down on lower species to being the ones looked down on.

Everything would change now; as soon as the marriage happened than the whole foundation the Irken civilization was built on…would never be the same. Even though this union thing was Myukis idea, Red was having doubts on if it was actually worth it or not.

Personally he would rather die than sit back and just take this. On the other hand it wasn't fair to his species. It wasn't his decision to make. Looking over at Zim, who sat sniffling, trying to hold back tears.

Red threw his head back with an angry shout, letting out all his pent up frustration and anger he'd let bottle up since those disgusting Ondskan's came here, "ARGH!"

Purple winced, knowing what his partner was going through, what they all had to decide upon. Dib sighed, man this totally was not worth all the drama and chaos. This was the same species Zim always spoke highly of, and now they were so…well pathetic!

"Uh…Zim…I'm not mad at you." Red spoke calming down significantly, Dib felt a tug at his heart strings at the strange emotional wave his secret love was showing. It was so unlike Zim, must be the pregnant thing, Red sat back down heavily taking a deep breath

"Zim, I'm not mad at you. It's not your fault, were all having a hard time excepting all the changes." Zim nodding sniffling, whipping at his eyes "I suppose…If it helps my tallest I would like you to walk me down the aisle."

Red gasped, temporarily forgetting about his fury and internal term oil "Really? Th-thank you Zim…that's incredible." Purple, hoping it was safe to go back over to them, smiled at Zim.

Man what a great way to distract Red! "That's great Zim. Look I apologize for our selfishness, with everything going on we shouldn't be focusing on our own menial problems." In that one sentence Red understood why he would be the next high priest.

"You must be terrified Zim…the wedding rehearsal is tomorrow…and then the wedding." Fidgeting in place Zim nodded biting his tongue, he was terrified. Beyond that, he wanted to cry and scream, kick his feet, throw things and refuse to go through with it.

But… he would never dishonor his people like that. They were counting on him. And yet...the words of Myukie rung clear in his mind. He hadn't mentioned it to anyone. But she said he would know what's right...problem was, Zim still wasn't sure... Releasing a shaky breath Zim stood up his voice breaking on him.

"I-I'm going to lay down…I just need to be alone." With that Zim quickly ran from the room. Dib made to follow him, only to be stopped by the Tallest, "I'd leave him alone Dib, he needs time to think." Red spoke softly. Purple patted a chair "Why don't you tell us about Earth? And how you met Zim?" cocking a brow Dib shrugged, "Sure what the hell."

Meanwhile, Zim lay on his bed; he was trying hard not to cry. He didn't know if it was just the pregnancy making him so hormonal, or the dread of his fast approaching future. "Ohhh….what am I going to do…"

Zim whispered to no one in particular. Of course there was someone watching him. A small little robot, with bright cyan eyes, who crawled up on the bed, and curled up under his arm like a puppy.

"Masta sad?" Gir asked in a small voice, Zim hugged Gir tightly "Gir I am so scared…and I hate it. Never before have I felt so…useless, lowly and pathetic…I'm marrying someone I don't love, my civilization is doomed…my tallest are getting dethroned, and…I'm pregnant."

Gir smiled patting his master's stomach "I knows that masta…with twin babies, boy and girl."

Zim lifted his head shocked, how on earth had he figured that out "Gir…how did you know?!" Gir squealed happily "you glowy masta… glowy like a momma." Zim sighed with a smile,

Gir never ceased to amaze and yes annoy him. Nuzzling the top of his robots head Zim smiled "Promise me you'll stay Gir…" Gir mewed like a cat, stretching out happily "I always be with masta."

"AH hahahahaha! Yeah that sounds like Zim alright!" Red laughed arms wrapped around his torso, Purple shook his head grinning "I'd pay to see that! So he actually SWALLOWED human organs!"

Dib chuckled, it felt good to laugh. "Mmm hmm, he thought it would fool the school nurse, and strangely enough he was right." Laughing Dib shook his head "We've been through a lot together…I- I really love him."

The tallest fell silent, interested. Love was a new thing; they never experienced anything like it before. It was amazing! Dib continued leaning back in his chair "we were there for each other…when no one else was. We helped each other grow, and learn. It's hard to imagine what life'll be like without him around.

I mean as long as I can remember he's always been there, as a thorn in my side, someone to depend on. Knowing that he would always be there made life more bearable,"

Dib paused, his heart pained "I just don't know what I'm going to do without him…I thought we'd be together forever. I-I always thought we'd get married…and have a bunch of weird hybrid children together…and now…"

furrowing his brow Dib rubbed his tired face with both hands as he gently shook his head "God…this fucking sucks, what am I going to do.." not able to continue any longer he fell silent.

The tallest shared a sad look, in awe, wow. They never heard of anything so…incredible. The bond these two had was phenomenal. Pure and true, and it was the saddest thing they ever heard.

Dib didn't just love Zim, he was in love with him. And he now would have to watch him marry someone else. How could they make this easier? What could they say?

Nothing…nothing at all would ever compensate. Silent for a minute Red whispered patting Dibs shoulder "I'm sorry Dib…I-well, we can tell that you really do love him" Purple agreed rubbing one arm nervously, uncomfortable "Me two..."

sitting up Purple spoke softer "You know Dib…if it helps…no one deserves him, more than you." Dib stared at the two before him, and for some reason it meant a lot to him… hearing them say that. He only wished, hoped that this was all a dream.

But it wasn't…

Today was the day. The rehearsal, the tallest stood outside the sanctuary with Zim, who was wearing the original garment he got when he first came back to Irk. Dib had elected not to go.

For which Zim didn't blame him at all. Instead he was helping with last minute prep. Zim was starting to feel lousy again; the medicine was quickly wearing off. But the tallest were hesitant to give him more, until they scanned his PAK.

To see how he reacted to the first dosage. It didn't help that this morning GIR pointed out that Zim had a small pudge. Not noticeable to the naked eye, but Gir had a higher level of eye sight. Either way it made Zim very self-conscious. Groaning Zim stretched out his back "This Pregnancy thingy is the absolute worst…I feel like I'll begin sobbing again."

Red gently shushed him "Zim Shhh." Zim whined stamping a foot childishly "But my tallest! My back hurts, my feet hurt, it's too hot out here, I'm soo tired and I'm getting FAT!" Purple was trying hard not to laugh, no wonder they did away with conceiving naturally.

It was a huge pain! instead Purple shrugged "Well no one said this would be a breeze Zim." Red nodded crossing his arms "As soon as were done here Zim we'll go back to the lab and see what we can do."

Not able to respond in more whine's Zim bowed once more in sync with the tallest as the high Priest, King and the Prince finally met them at the sanctuary. Gesturing for them to stand the Priest nodded "Your early, good, let us begin."

No, this wasn't a dream at all.

A/N: I don't know why but I've always wanted to write out the tallest and dib having a moment...Anyway! Hope you enjoyed! Please comment!