Chapter Two-A Mission
Yuki awoke in the morning, back in her own bed in her own cabin room. Confused, she kicked the covers off and telephoned Zim.
"Yuki? Why are you calling me at this time? Checking up on your duties?"
"I wanted to find out if last night was a...a dream."
"A dream? Don't be silly! And as for your duties, I've taken care of them myself. It's your day off."
"A-a day off? Really? Thank you! Thank you, so much, sir!"
"Zim."
"Zim. Goodbye. I'll accompany you tonight on your late shifts, okay?"
"All right, sweetie. I'll see you then." Zim clicked off, and Yuki followed suit. That night, she wore her best dress, and casually strolled into the Main Security Sector.
"Yuki, you look...fantastic! I never knew a human could look so good in Irken uniform!"
"I'm glad you like it...so, Zim, I was speaking with one of the Military Strategy Specialists, and it seems that we're going to begin our conquest of planet Earth sooner than expected. Is this so?"
"Yes. I'm afraid we've no time to lose. It's almost a given that the Dib-monkey will find some way up here and discover our plot, so we must act quickly. If only we could monitor him and send out a spy to make sure he doesn't interfere!"
"Wait, Zim-that's it! You could send someone out to look for him and eliminate him!"
"But the only colonists who know of our plan of conquest are those in the highest military-11 people, including you and I-and none of them would go on such a mission! If anyone else sought to destroy him, they might discover my real intentions and turn against me. It's too risky."
"I would. Zim, please, allow me this opportunity to destroy your enemy. Please..."
"All right. But take Gir with you. He can't mess things up from this end if he's with you."
"Thank you, Zim. I love you."
"I love you too, Yuki. You will find everything you need with the Secret Mission Consultant. Here. Take this card with you. It verifies that you are to be trusted." He handed her a purple card with the Irken symbol on it, and she rushed into SMC. She was given a pack that looked like an ordinary human backpack, but was loaded with defense mechanisms. After running back to kiss Zim goodbye, she began her journey.
"Hmm...this scanner says that the Dib-human is somewhere around the south-eastern portion of Mare Frigoris, which is about 10° west of here. Let's see...I'm currently at Lacus Mortis, which is about 45° N, 60° E. I have to go around the cave, into the rocky hills over there, and across that crater. Onward!"
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Dib, who was oblivious to the fact that Zim had terraformed the moon enough to give it an atmosphere, wore a space helmet as he gathered his materials for infiltrating Zim's new moon base. He still looked as he did a few years ago, despite the fact he was now seventeen. Even though people ignored him anyway, being alone on the moon's surface intensified that loneliness.
About 10° east of him, Yuki sat making camp for herself, feeling that very same loneliness. She thought of Zim, and how soon she would destroy his enemy and get back to him. She felt in desperate need of someone to hold onto, to care for, and care for her. Yuki took out a photograph of Zim and kissed it as she thought of the journey ahead.
Yuki awoke in the morning, back in her own bed in her own cabin room. Confused, she kicked the covers off and telephoned Zim.
"Yuki? Why are you calling me at this time? Checking up on your duties?"
"I wanted to find out if last night was a...a dream."
"A dream? Don't be silly! And as for your duties, I've taken care of them myself. It's your day off."
"A-a day off? Really? Thank you! Thank you, so much, sir!"
"Zim."
"Zim. Goodbye. I'll accompany you tonight on your late shifts, okay?"
"All right, sweetie. I'll see you then." Zim clicked off, and Yuki followed suit. That night, she wore her best dress, and casually strolled into the Main Security Sector.
"Yuki, you look...fantastic! I never knew a human could look so good in Irken uniform!"
"I'm glad you like it...so, Zim, I was speaking with one of the Military Strategy Specialists, and it seems that we're going to begin our conquest of planet Earth sooner than expected. Is this so?"
"Yes. I'm afraid we've no time to lose. It's almost a given that the Dib-monkey will find some way up here and discover our plot, so we must act quickly. If only we could monitor him and send out a spy to make sure he doesn't interfere!"
"Wait, Zim-that's it! You could send someone out to look for him and eliminate him!"
"But the only colonists who know of our plan of conquest are those in the highest military-11 people, including you and I-and none of them would go on such a mission! If anyone else sought to destroy him, they might discover my real intentions and turn against me. It's too risky."
"I would. Zim, please, allow me this opportunity to destroy your enemy. Please..."
"All right. But take Gir with you. He can't mess things up from this end if he's with you."
"Thank you, Zim. I love you."
"I love you too, Yuki. You will find everything you need with the Secret Mission Consultant. Here. Take this card with you. It verifies that you are to be trusted." He handed her a purple card with the Irken symbol on it, and she rushed into SMC. She was given a pack that looked like an ordinary human backpack, but was loaded with defense mechanisms. After running back to kiss Zim goodbye, she began her journey.
"Hmm...this scanner says that the Dib-human is somewhere around the south-eastern portion of Mare Frigoris, which is about 10° west of here. Let's see...I'm currently at Lacus Mortis, which is about 45° N, 60° E. I have to go around the cave, into the rocky hills over there, and across that crater. Onward!"
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Dib, who was oblivious to the fact that Zim had terraformed the moon enough to give it an atmosphere, wore a space helmet as he gathered his materials for infiltrating Zim's new moon base. He still looked as he did a few years ago, despite the fact he was now seventeen. Even though people ignored him anyway, being alone on the moon's surface intensified that loneliness.
About 10° east of him, Yuki sat making camp for herself, feeling that very same loneliness. She thought of Zim, and how soon she would destroy his enemy and get back to him. She felt in desperate need of someone to hold onto, to care for, and care for her. Yuki took out a photograph of Zim and kissed it as she thought of the journey ahead.