A while later, there was still no sign of the spare part arriving. Zim left the labs to check the surveillance room and track its whereabouts. Dib found himself following, he too was curious about when his musical nightmare was going to end. The room was filled with computer screens showing various locations. Zim turned his head and noticed Dib behind him.
"You know Dib-filth, I've been thinking…"
Dib backed away out of habit, "Oh no…"
Zim rolled his eyes, "I mean about the Tallest. Since I found out my defectiveness and false mission, I've been thinking about how things have played out on Earth and I've got to admit… I'm starting to think that I may have come across as some sort of bad-guy in this…"
Dib scoffed, "Really? You've only just figured that out after trying to invade the planet?"
Zim either ignored this, or chose not to hear it, "Now it seems that only little Gaz is keeping me here, why do you not try and stop it anymore?"
Dib was taken back by the question, "Uh… Well, maybe because you obviously really do care about her, and now that I'm with Tak… it doesn't seem like such a bad thing anymore."
"I have to admit, you not trying to hunt me down and me not setting anymore traps for you will certainly make life boring…" Zim thought aloud.
Dib nodded. But then he had an idea, "Who says we can't, to a certain extent?"
Zim narrowed his eyes in suspicion, "What are you getting at Dib-worm?"
Dib smirked, "Think about it."
It was surprising how used to the music they were now. It was like second nature to them. The words flowed naturally.
(Dream On – originally by Aerosmith but I used the glee version for the duet and faster beat)
Zim:
Every time that I tried to invade Earth, always failed and I'm starting to get why…
Now it's gone, it seems like there is more, for me out there.
Seems life's boring without you hunting me down….
Dib:
Well, I know, that things have changed,
Both defects stuck in between,
I guess, that in the end, you've got to lose to know, how to win.
Half my time was spent hunting you down,
Now she's here I don't think that I can now,
You know it's true, now you're in the same spot too!
Zim:
So tell me, what happens now?
Dib:
It's not like the hate can just go away,
Zim:
But can we really carry this on?
Dib (Zim in brackets):
It seems unlikely but for the girls what do you say? (what do I say?)
Both:
He! What if we, worked together?
Dib:
Just until this musical's over.
Zim:
Then I will still hunt you down!
Both:
We may be the same but I'll still send you down!
Zim:
Yeah! Dream on! Dream on! Dream on!
It looks like the fight's returned!
Dib (Zim in brackets):
Dream on! Dream on! Dream on!
You'll still never get the Earth!
Yeah! Dream on! (Dream on!)
Dream on! (Dream on!)
Both:
Dream on! Dream on! Dream on! Whoa…!
So now we're, back to the start!
Dib (Zim in brackets):
I will still catch you! (Yeah right you'll lose!)
So tell me it this just for the fun?
Both:
Well it does make life much more interesting!
Dib (Zim in brackets):
It makes sense, (Of course I am ZIM!)
Both;
I have her now my mission is clear!
Allies in battle but just for the fun!
I'm honest, I never really saw this one coming!
Hey that is the point!
"So basically, an alliance, to fight?" Zim smirked, liking the idea.
Dib nodded, "Agree to disagree."
Zim smiled wryly in agreement and walked past Dib to re-join the girls, as he passed, his fist swiftly denting into Dib's stomach. Dib felt the air rush out of him. "What was that for?" he gasped.
"So it begins! Victory for ZIM!"
Dib rolled his eyes and caught up to Zim. It was strange knowing that although they didn't really hate one another, they were still making an effort to make Gaz and Tak happy. It would be fair on them if they were trying to beat the living daylights out of each other, so this arranged conflict would be good. No one would ever be in any real harm, it was safe. Well, Dib rubbed his aching belly, as safe as it was ever going to be.