Chapter 7

Healing

(Dib's POV, 2 hours later)

I waved to the man in the helicopter as he flew away. I looked around, trying to distinguish different houses, which were nearly buried under snow. After a few moments of analyzing my surroundings I determined that the pilot had unknowingly dropped us by my house. Luckily I knew the way from my house to Zim's incredibly well. I trudged through the snow, balancing Zim and the machine. I eventually tucked it into my pocket, which was thankfully big enough.

I walked silently for a time, and then a croaking voice startled me. "Dib?"

I looked down to see Zim's crimson eyes. "Zim!" I said with surprise. "You're awake!"

His breath started coming in quick gasps, his eyes widening. "It hurts…." he moaned, squirming weakly in my grasp.

"Zim, breathe! You're going to hyperventilate yourself!" I ordered, laying him on the hard packed snow.

He continued his erratic breathing, sounding as though he was having an asthma attack. "I can't breathe!" he gasped.

I looked up and saw the thing I had wanted to see, the satellite on Zim's house. I picked up Zim and sprinted towards it, sliding down the snowy slope to his door. I kicked it open and ran into the warm room. The computer was still running!

"Computer!" I screamed. "Heal him!" Luckily I had installed a program in his base before we had left for New York. The machine would now recognize and follow my orders.

"Fine. What's the problem?" it asked as a mechanical arm reached out and took Zim from me.

"The Fever." I told it. I watched as Zim reached out weakly to me, his eyes fearful. The trembling hand suddenly fell limp and I gasped. "Zim!" But he was gone, taken into the depths of his base.


(1 hour later)

I was still sitting on the couch an hour later, fear and worry coursing through my system. I sighed, standing and going to the small table that was a concealed elevator. "Computer?" A beep answered me, signaling the machine was listening. "Take me to Zim." The table raised and I stepping into it. I was rushed deep into the lab, the air growing steadily warmer.

I walked into a room that was stifling hot, but I ignored it. I had to see Zim. He was lying on a table, still as death itself. A tube was inside his mouth and I presumed it was helping him breathe. There was a hole in the table, which his PAK occupied. One mechanical arm was working on it for reasons unknown to me.

"Zim?" I whispered, though I thought he would not respond. I could still talk to him. I walked closer, reaching out to hold his warm hand. "Please get well." I murmured, setting my other hand on his chest. "I love you, I can't lose you." I kissed his forehead gently, and then fell into a chair the computer had produced for me. I wouldn't leave him, not if I didn't have to.


(Zim's POV)

It was warm. I felt alive again for the first time in days. I opened my eyes, looking around me. I was in my labs! I smiled. Dib had done it, he'd gotten me here.

I sat up, pulling the breathing tube from my throat. "Computer, status report."

"Base is up and fully functional," was my swift reply. I scanned the medical report on screen, satisfied to find that I was in good health.

I picked up a noise behind me and I whirled, smiling when I spotted Dib. The human was draped over a large chair, his face peaceful in sleep. I walked over to him, my smile growing mischievous as I though of a way to wake him. Climbing up onto the chair I tucked myself in against his chest, sighing happily. He shivered as my breath went across his neck.

An arm suddenly went around me, turning my face up to look at him. He smiled. "Zim."

I grinned. "Dib." Before I knew it he had captured my lips in a world-shattering kiss. I melted right there, sinking into the sensation. I wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling myself in closer. He released me and I sighed, snuggling into his chest.

I didn't notice one hand sneak upwards. I did however notice when he ran his fingers over one of my antennae. I stiffened, and then my entire body relaxed. I moaned, burying my face in his chest. "Oh Dib that feels so nice…."

I could hear the grin in his voice. "Feels like you're purring." He continued to pet my sensitive antennae, adding his other hand to my other antennae. I groaned in pleasure, my eyelids growing heavy.

He chuckled, removing his hands and pulling me into a hug. I whimpered when the caress came to an end, but his arms around me helped some. "I love you Zim," he murmured.

I smiled. "I love you too Dib."

He sighed, giving me a light squeeze. "Are we going to stay here?"
I nodded against his chest. "We can. I have enough things here to sustain us." I frowned. "Gir was always bringing home human food. I've got at least two rooms full of frozen food, canned products and such."

"We can rebuild Gir Zim," he whispered. "It'll be just us."

I smiled. "Yes. Just us."


HM: Well, hope everyone enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Please review this final chappy and thanks for reading!