Nothing But Lies

A/N: Hey guys! I'm excited to see that the first two chapters got such a good reception! Thanks to everyone that's reviewed and added this story to their watch list and me to their favorites list. I hope that everyone enjoys this chapter! Just a warning: This chapter contains half-assed descriptions of nudity. Nothing super graphic, but bad enough that I felt the need to change the rating. Better safe than sorry! Thanks and Enjoy!

Skittles sat on Zim's couch, well her couch too, and stared at the thick manila envelope in her lap. Neatly scrawled on the front in Ted's hand writing was her name and a smiley face, which was ironic because she was not happy in the least. She wondered whether or not she wanted to see what was inside it or just live in misery and never know what her ex-father had tried to tell her after his abrupt departure. After much debating, Skittles shoved the envelope in her overnight bag. She'd read it eventually.

Zim's eyes carefully scanned the Irken characters on the small piece of paper. The note was short and to the point, enough to make Zim anxious. Whoever wrote didn't know who he was, but knew that the Armada had found Skittles. The small group was gone for now, but based on the note Zim knew they wouldn't be gone for long.

Skittles roamed her new home aimlessly. Obviously since her home had been abandoned she would be staying with Zim. He was in charge of her anyway, so it would just be easier for both of them if she continued to stay at his home. His base, she reminded herself. The only home he had was on the Massive, this temporary abode was his base of operations. Skittles wondered if Zim ever missed being aboard the ship he was born. He never mentioned any kind of home sickness, and she supposed that he wouldn't want to be on the Massive anyway. For an Invader staying on the Massive meant that they were a failure for an Invader's duty was to invade. But his description of the Ship was vague and all she knew was that it's where Irkens would live until Operation Impending Doom part two would be completed. Zim also didn't mention the planet Irk, which is where Skittles assumed Irkens are from. She figured it was similar to earth, since she didn't have any problems living like a real human here.

Zim entered the 'living area', interrupting Skittle's train of thought. He seemed paranoid as he checked outside the window and peered into the yard.

"What's up Zimmy?"

Zim cringed at the awful nickname Skittles had given him, prompting Skittles to giggle madly.

"ZIM is just pondering where your 'family' has gone."

"Who cares? They're gone and I'll never see them again! Good riddance."

Skittles spat. Though Zim was well accustomed to English by this time, he still could not determine Skittles feelings as she glared at the wall in front of her. Zim briefly wondered if maybe she had the ability to destroy things with her gaze as the wall seemed to visibly smoke. He dismissed the thought and turned back to the window. He felt, uneasy about the situation but didn't want to alarm Skittles. He knew that she was probably having a hard time adjusting to her new lifestyle without the added stress of her 'family' problem.

Skittles dozed noiselessly on the couch. She had become bored with glaring at the wall and fell asleep. Drool flowed from her mouth and soft, strangled snores emitted lowly throughout the room.

Skittles woke up a little later after 6 in the evening. The television was on and was rapidly flashing through various channels. Next to Skittles on the couch was the green dog from earlier, GIR, he had a bag of Tacos and was munching on them. Skittles briefly wondered why it was eating Tacos, because she assumed it was Zim's SIR unit, and where it was storing said Tacos. The really interesting thing was that GIR was not holding the remote, but emitted a clicking noise every time the channel changed. Skittles started at the screen absent mindedly until something on the news caught her eye.

"In other news, there was a large fire on that one street in the city…"

Before the news caster finished talking GIR had changed the channel.

"GIR! CHANGE IT BACK!"

"OKAY!"

The SIR unit responded to Skittles yelling just as loudly as she had. GIR went back to the boring NEWS channel and let the human lady watch the screen. Usually GIR found the NEWS boring; however there was a picture of fire spreading down a residential street and little firemen squirting water guns at it in order to tame the flames. This was more interesting than the Scary Monkey show for GIR, so he happily ate Tacos and watched the boring old NEWS with the pretty human lady. The human lady started to leak from her face holes as she watched the screen. GIR knew that face leaking was something humans did when they were sad, he'd watched enough television to understand human emotions, and he tried to feel bad for the pretty lady. However, feelings weren't in GIR's programming and so he looked back to the screen. The news got boring again, so GIR changed the channel.

Skittles watched as her hold home went up into flames. The reality of the situation hadn't hit her until that moment. The family she had lived with all her life was gone as was her only home. Even worse, the group of people she called 'family' was probably the same group that took her from the Massive and brought her to Earth. Skittles wiped her eyes and gasped down sobbing noises, she hated to cry.

Skittles looked around the room trying to find Zim. He had been there before she fell asleep, and she didn't think she had slept long. Groaning she rolled off the couch onto the floor. A muffled yelp emitted from her as her face hit the concrete floor. She slowly rose, rubbing her nose, and went to Zim's kitchen. Upon exploring earlier, Skittles noticed that everything branched off in the kitchen. There were stairs to an Upper level, as well as the entrance to Zim's base.

Skittles ventured to the stairs, wanting to check if Zim was in his bedroom. As she skipped up the stairs, two at a time, she wondered curiously how much like humans Irkens were. She functioned just as a normal human based on what she knew about humans from health class. She decided that she would just have to ask Zim about it later. Skittles made it to the top of the stairs and went into the first room on her right.

The door creaked noisily, for which Skittles berated herself. The room was dark but Skittles could easily see in the room, something she now attributed with being Irken rather than being special. There was a lump on the bed, moving ever so slowly up and down. Skittles smirked; she could probably get her first biology lesson in now if she was careful enough. Creeping in the room, she made sure not to step on any of the millions of papers and objects scattered among the floor. She shiftily made her way to the bed. Zim was sprawled across his bed. His upper body was bare and his lower body was covered with sheets. The first thing she noticed was that Zim was breath shallowly, like a human. So she figured that Irkens had lungs, or something similar. Staring at Zim's chest she noted that he was chiseled and hairless; So Irkens had a muscular system similar to humans and probably got cold and hot easily due to the lack of hair. Skittles let her hand hover over Zim's upper chest, he had nipples. Skittles studied the little green nubs which were erect from the chill; definitely mammals. So Irkens were pretty close to humans, which is probably why her kidnappers chose earth to live.

Throughout her study, Skittles couldn't help but wonder if Zim was wearing anything under that thin sheet. She also wondered how much like humans Irkens were. Obviously they reproduced similar to humans, Zim had nipples which meant she did too, and the mischievous in her wanted to know how similar Irken reproduction was.

Slowly, Skittles hand reached down to carefully grab the sheet. She periodically looked up to make sure Zim was still asleep as she slowly inched the fabric back. As she inched down Zim's pelvic muscle became visible, very much like a human's, and at this point she was certain of what was down further.

Zim had been watching Skittles very carefully. He had awakened the minute she entered his room. He didn't mind that she was curious; Irkens were a new species to her. So he let her explore. After all, Zim was the greatest Irken specimen in the Universe. Let her see what a perfect Irken looks like. As her hands hovered inches from his body Zim resisted the urge to purr. The proximity of her hands made Zim feel strange. He knew that in humans this was considered arousal, but Irkens did not reproduce like humans. Smeets were created via a very complex process that the humans reading this would not understand, but it did not involve the interaction of Irkens of Opposite genders. During all his time on earth, Zim did notice that Irkens were very similar to humans; not quite exactly the same, but had some resemblances. Humans were a hairier more primitive version of Irkens.

Skittles had pulled the sheet considerably low, but before she could see what lay beyond Zim's hand shot up and grasp her wrist. She inhaled sharply, not realizing that the older Irken was awake. Startled, she fell back onto the floor; Zim rose from his bed slowly. As he stood the purple sheets fell to the ground reveal his lower appendage. Skittles gapped at him; she had never seen a naked male before.

Zim smirked at the gapping female before him. She was obviously impressed by Zim's physique. Zim would have let Skittles continue her 'exploration' but the rising heat he was feeling was much too concerning of a phenomenon and he intended to stop it before something bad would happen. There were no records of any Irken mating for the past few millennia, and he didn't want to end up illegally courting the next Tallest.

Skittles shook herself from her stupor and stood up. She had noticed that Zim had been wearing socks while his other clothes were absent. That was strange; she thought and figured that it was a Zim specific thing because she'd never known anyone to sleep naked save for their socks. However Zim was the first person she'd ever seen sleeping naked. Almost as an afterthought Skittle's eyes shifted to her own bare feet.

Zim followed the female's gaze to her feet. To his horror Skittle's feet were bare, very bare.

"SKITTLES!"

The Irken female jumped at Zim's sudden outburst.

"You MUST make yourself decent for ZIM! Put something on your feet!"

Zim had his eyes covered with his hands and was screeching at Skittles. Skittles, ignorant to Irken custom was confused as to why Zim was obviously offended by her lack of footwear but didn't seem to mind her staring at his naked body. All strangeness aside Skittles obligated and pulled on some random socks she found next to her on the floor. Zim started yelling again.

"NO! It is HIGHLY inapproprieate for you to wear ZIM's feet coverings! Take them off immediately and find your own!"

Slightly freightened, Skittles ran out of the room leaving Zim's socks in there. After finally finding her own pair of socks she stalked back to Zim's room and demanded that he explain his outburst.

"I practically saw you naked and you're freaking out because I wasn't wearing socks."

Zim's eyes bulged. This Smeet had no idea of the implications of showing one's bare feet. He struggled with the idea that there were many things that he would have to teach this poor female.

"Zim forgot that you are ignorant to the ways of Irk. So I shall explain why it is so indecent to have your feet exposed to others."

Skittles nodded and sat on Zim's bed, waiting for him to offer his explination.

"Well even though Irkens don't mate there are some cases of a few partaking in the act for pleasure instead of reproduction; much like the human-stink. Well feet are a very lewd, and suggestive body part to us Irkens and the exposure of them in the presences of another is a symbol of intimacy. Therefore Zim will have to ask you to cover your feet at all times."

Skittles thought for a moment about what Zim had said. It made since then, how she always had to wear slippers in the house and how Cree or Ted would always get angry or upset if they saw her bare feet. Blu, she remembered, was the only one that didn't mind to look at her feet and often discouraged her from wearing shoes or socks in his presences.

"Blu would always try to get me without shoes on. He gave great foot messages for a creepy uncle."

Zim's eyes widened. This Blu had sexual assaulted His Tallest Purple's clone. It was like assaulting the Tallest himself.

"That is highly inappropriate behavior from someone that considered themselves apart of your family unit."

Zim looked disturbed, Skittles noted. She figured that whatever Blu was doing it was probably the Irken equivalent of molestation. Skittles shuddered in disgust; how could Ted let him in a house with her. She was surprised that she wasn't seriously assaulted with Blu in the house. As she thought of all the uncharacteristically nice things Blu had done, she made a note to ask Zim about other inappropriate and provocative behavior among Irkens.

"Hey Zim,"

Zim grunted in response as he sat back on his bed. Irkens don't usually sleep but because he's been on earth so long he's been sleeping regularly.

"Do you think we'll ever find my kidnappers?"

Zim was partially surprised that Skittles came to terms with the fact that her 'family' unit was full of treasonous scum. He thought back to the letter from earlier. They would be back, and if no one else would take care of them Zim definitely would. No one would get away with kidnapping something as precious as the intended next Tallest without punishment.

"Yes, we will find them."

Zim's eyes seemed to glow eerily in the darkness. A sinister grin spread across his features.

"And they will pay."

Skittles observed Zim as he cackled evilly. She couldn't help but wonder why anyone would care so much about her. She didn't think that a person's devotion to their Empire would be so great that they would willingly hunt down dangerous fugitives. They would have to be highly devoted or psychotic. She also wondered if Zim really cared about her as Skittles or as his next ruler. She shook her head, she was probably over analyzing the situation; Zim was probably just a psychopath.

A dark figure darted about the streets of the city. It agilely dodged the many obstacles inconveniently placed in its way. Its purpose was to reach the fire damaged streets of a nearby neighborhood. The fire only damaged three blocks of the area before dying out, and strangely damaged a large portion of underground sewage systems. Besides the strange fire, there was also something that needed to be confirmed. The fire started from Skittle's home; whether or not she was in the fire was unclear. With a sudden urgency the figure darted the final blocks to his destination.

The once unassuming suburban home was nonexistent. The once white house and perfectly manicured lawn was replaced with charred dirt and a large, gaping crater. There was more than a simple fire. The crater encompassed the entire three blocks and went down a couple of miles. There had to have been an explosion which caused the fire. The Figure leaned down to the edge of the crater and took a sample of the dirt.

Blu watched as the figure crouched down next the crater. His blue eyes gleamed in the darkness. Swiftly, he snuck up behind the bent silhouette.

"This was not caused by any, earthly phenomenon."

Dib jumped in surprised as he heard the deep masculine voice behind him. He didn't think that anyone was in the marked off area. He attempted to turn around.

"Don't look."

Blu hissed; he didn't need this Dib-human to see him. It would ruin the plan.

"I'm sure you will find large amounts of inorganic material in the soil."

"Like plasma?"

Blu let out an exasperated hiss, this human was so stupid.

"No, more alien."

That was all Blu needed to say before Dib stood up.

"ZIM! I knew that he was up to no good."

Blu chuckled darkly, which startled Dib. Sensing Dib's dis-ease Blu coughed to cover up his dark chuckle.

"Yes, well this Zim had the human girl that was staying in this house. I'm afraid that he may experiment on her. Take out her organs or something."

Dib tensed, he didn't want anything bad to happen to Skittles. She was nice, and pretty. Sure she yelled at him a lot and thought he was crazy like everyone, but to him she was perfect. He was so close to having her when stupid Zim brainwashed and kidnapped her.

"I'll find her mystery man, and when I do Zim will pay."

Dib glared at the large crater, presumably made by Zim. Blu chuckled again, this human was so gullible. Just like other humans, he would believe anything that supported his views.

"Wait, who are you anyway? And how do you know so much? And why can't I look at you."

Blu cringed. He wasn't expecting the human child to actually question him. His experience with humans was that they were generally stupid and believed anything. He was right when he thought that this one was slightly different from the others. Thankfully he knew enough about this particular human to quell his suspicion.

"Don't worry Agent Mothman; find Zim and destroy him! Make sure you rescue the girl before she is probed."

With that Blu disappeared. Dib turned around quickly to see nothing behind him. While he was excited that someone from the agency had given him enough attention to check out the mysterious explosion he had to wonder why the man was so vague. There wasn't something right about the whole exchange, but since he couldn't see how it would hurt his personal mission. He was already planning to find Zim and get rid of him once and for all.

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