ZADR Orange Chapter 115

Warnings: Extreme OOCness

Rating: M for later chapters

Disclaimer: We do not own Invader Zim, nor any of the characters from it. We do not make any money from the writing of this story.

Zim: Notgonnadie

Dib: Me

Enjoy. =3

Sighing at Purple's words, Zim patted him on the shoulder. "It's okay, Pur. I'm sure he's missing you right now." he said reassuringly.

Purple's antennae drooped. "I hope so...What about your mate? Isn't he missing you right now?" he asked, lifting his gaze to look at Zim.

Zim smiled. "Well, he's the one who sent me down here. He doesn't want to be a burden on Jack and Rose...So he asked me to watch you..." he said.

"W-Well, you know, you really don't have to if you don't want to...I'm fine. You can go on back up to him if you want."

"No, it's okay. Why don't you come up with me? You can feel the smeets move if you'd like."

"Hmm?" Purple's antennae perked. "Do you really think your mate would let me?" he asked, hesitating to accept that offer.

"Sure." Zim grinned. "Come on. I bet you'll love this." he said, gesturing for the other to follow him.

"Mmm...Okay!" Purple said excitedly, smiling wide at Zim.

Happy that Purple had forgotten about the fireworks now, Zim grinned wide and took Pur's hand to help him stand up. "Come on then. They won't be in there forever." he laughed.

"Oh yeah! That reminds me. Exactly how long will he be carrying them for anyways? I would have thought he would have given birth to them by now." Purple said as he followed Zim upstairs.

"Well...The eggs hatched inside him...So it looks like he'll be having them like a human...They have live births...That's the only reason they are moving inside him. If you and Red had smeets, they wouldn't do that."

"Well, I know THAT. But will your mate be able to handle a live birth? Irkens in general weren't built for that kind of thing. It just sounds too painful compared to the regular egg laying."

Nodding, Zim sighed. "I know...And he has three...I hope he can..." he said with a shrug.

"Well, have you considered seeking out medical care for him just in case?"

Zim nodded. "We are going to take a class on it when he gets closer to the birth..." he said, that being the best he figured they could get at this point.

"And if there are complications? Do you have a plan then? Somewhere to take him for medical help? Or someone trained to help in such a situation?"

"U-Uhh..." Zim bit his lip. "N-No. Not at the moment...W-We just have Jack and Rose helping us with everything..." he said, this conversation beginning to make him nervous.

"Do you WANT a medical professional to help here if something goes wrong? Because you know, I could always contact one of the medic drones back on the Massive. Or request help from Irk for you."

Zim's eyes widened. "Really? Would you?! I-I know Dib wouldn't want any help, but...I'd sooner trust an Irken than a human." he said excitedly.

"Of course I would...I could have one set up base on the planet a little before the birthing time, unless you'd like one here sooner to perhaps monitor him during the rest of his pregnancy."

Zim suddenly hugged Purple tightly.

Eyes growing wide at the hug and antennae perking, Purple blushed before hugging Zim back. "Should I take that as a 'yes' then?" he asked with a smile.

Nodding, Zim grinned. "Yes." he said, pulling away slightly to stare up at his leader.

Purple smiled back down at him. "When would you like me to send for the medic drone then?" he asked, more than willing to do it whenever Zim asked.

Zim thought it over. "Uhh...When do you think we should?" he asked, not too sure himself.

"Well, it would probably be best we got the medic drone here before the actual birth time. You know, so he can get set up wherever it is you're planning on having your mate deliver. That way he'd also have time to get better acquainted with your equipment too. But I could call him at any time."

"Well, Dib has around four to five months left...So any time before then would be good."

"Alright then...I'll make sure he's here at least a month or two before the birth. But I'll call him in advance just to let him know we'll need him here. That way it's not just some last minute surprise call."

Grinning, Zim's smile then fell away as a thought hit him. "But wait...Are you sure an Irken would know how to handle a live birth? Even if they are an advanced medical drone..." he bit his lip. "I don't want to risk anything with Dib..." he said, starting to have second thoughts now.

"Well...I do know ONE medic drone that might be able to help. He's an older Irken, but he dealt with a live birth in another species many years ago."

"Can you still get a hold of him?"

Purple smirked. "Of course. After all, we have him stationed on the Massive. He's worked with delivering several smeets over the years, mostly Irken, so I wanted him on board in the event Red and I ever decided to have our own smeets. But I could have him come here to help you and your mate with the birth." he said, knowing he'd be the best choice for them.

Zim grinned wide. "I'd like that...If it's not too much trouble." he said, feeling much better about the offer now.

"Oh, no trouble at all. I'll just call him up once we get back to your base."

Opening the door to the bedroom, Zim grinned wide. "Thank you, my Tallest." he bowed his head slightly to the other.

"Anytime." Purple smiled wide.

From where he had been comforting the smeets, Dib looked up as Zim and Purple entered the room.

Zim looked to Dib. "Hey, feeling any better?" he asked his mate as he made his way to the bed.

Looking back up at Zim, Dib shivered slightly. "A little...They're at least starting to calm down now..." he said, running his hand soothingly over his stomach again.

Joining Dib on the bed, Zim smiled. "Pur says he can get us a med drone that can help with the birth." he said, nuzzling Dib affectionately.

"Hmm?" Dib lifted an antenna as he sent Zim a confused look. "A med drone? Y-You mean like a doctor? B-But I thought Irkens didn't have live births." he reminded the other.

"Well, we don't..."

"But this drone has delivered a live birth before for another race. I'm sure he could do it for you."

Dropping his gaze down to give it some thought, Dib then blinked up at Purple unsure. "Well..." his eyes suddenly widened and a blush spread across his face. "W-Wait a minute...I-I thought you were delivering them for me, Zim!" he instantly looked back at the Irken, face a bright red as he held the covers up close to himself, as though to hide behind. While he understood the purpose of having a doctor there, he wasn't so sure he would be all too happy having anybody else seeing him naked while delivering.

"Well...I was when they were still eggs...But I don't know anything about live births..."

All the life draining right out of him, Dib seemed to stiffen up at those words. "But! But!" he looked at Zim desperately, not liking the idea at all. "Can't you just read up on it or something?!" he pulled the covers up over his head now, so horribly embarrassed.

"No, Dib. I can't...I was never given medical training to begin with..." Zim said, more firmly now with a hint of finality to his voice.

A/N: And there you have it for Chapter 115. =3 Until next time~