Surgere - Safe Now?
Zim's Point of View
When I heard Dib scream, I quickly put the ship in auto-drive and ran down to his room. Gaz was right behind me, and that's when I saw that Gir was locked around his head laughing like a maniac. Dib was frozen until he began to try and push the small robot off of his head, but he failed and just flung himself on to the floor instead. Gaz began to snicker and I couldn't hold back my laughter neither. This was something we all needed. Some fun chaos. When Gir let go and ran out of the room Dib looked over at us. My gaze fell on him and I couldn't help but smile. Although, when he looked away I couldn't help but arch for his gaze again.
Before I completely reached out for him I was shoved into him. As I looked up Gaz was gone and I was straddling Dib on the floor. It was awkward to stay there, but I didn't want to move. These things kept happening like the galaxy wanted us to be together. It was embarrassing that I kept rejecting the idea of being with him even though there were so many signs we should be together. As I pushed my arms up into place beside his head he set himself up on his elbows. When I turned to look down at him our faces were uncomfortably close. I gulped and tried to pull back, but one of his hands slid over my back to hold me closer. This shouldn't be happening, not now, not yet. I pushed away from him but I couldn't bring myself to get up. It hurt to leave him again. Every time I left it killed me inside, but I knew things he didn't. Things were going to become difficult. It wasn't just going to be the two of us in a never ending battle.
Although, I saw no reason in continuing to push him away. What if we died in this war and could never be together? The more I thought about it the more I realized I should stop wasting our time. My claws ran over his chest and he seemed to tense up. Before I could speak we were flying through the air. My eyes went wide as I realized we were under attack.
Quickly I rose and opened a secret slot in his room, grabbing some weapons. It was time to fight. As I loaded my weapon I walked up the stairs to the main floor. I could hear Irken boots clumping around. My gaze went back to Dib, "stay here. I don't want them to see you. Keep Gaz downstairs as well, and get Gir. Also put in his extra chip, the one beside his charging board." He nodded to me and slowly went back down.
A heavy sigh escaped me as I went up the rest of the way. "I am here. Get out!" I aimed my weapon and they froze. It was just soldiers. They seemed terrified, but before I could begin my questioning I was hit over the head.
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Everything seemed different when I flinched awake. I had just awoken in my base back on earth. That couldn't have all been a dream. It was too real. I looked at my watch. It was time for skool! Quickly I ran to get ready. However, a thought accorded to me. What if this was a test to see what I cared about? The end of my dream I had been hit over the head by something. If I remembered correctly... Yes. The Irkens had the technology to see into other creatures sleep. My eyes narrowed at the thought, but I decided for now I'd play their games. I would have to play it cool if I were to get out of this and for nobody to get hurt.
As I pulled my wig over my antennae I realized it was longer than normal. The hair fell slightly over my face to give me a more emo look as the human's would describe. It was odd, but I kind of liked it and the wig felt better on my scalp. As I pulled on my coat I left my home and began my walk to skool. It seemed like an ordinary day on the filthy-human-planet, but it was all too vivid. Like I wasn't really there even though it all felt real.
When I came into the school, Gaz was standing at the front door. My eyes studied her as she glanced over at me. An unnatural smile came over her face and she giggled. This was definitely not happening. Before I knew it her face was melting, dripping to the floor and Tak stood before me instead. Her laughter began to echo in my ears as she glared at me. I stepped closer, not bothered by the melted layer of Gaz oozing out from under my feet, there was something in her eyes. It was a light I had seen before, but it seemed so far away. Tak was frozen in her stance and her eyes began to get larger. They became a portal that I fell into. An intoxicating feeling took control of my body as I fell into familiar arms. I couldn't help but to press my face into his chest. I never missed my chance to do this. Even if this was a dream and I was being watched, I couldn't help myself.
His fingers grazed over my back and held me closer. It was comforting not to be alone in all of this. I wanted so much to be with him. My claws ran over his sides as I took in his scent. It wasn't there. I tried to smell him again, but his chemical/lavender smell wasn't blazing through my nostrils. I pushed away and glared at him, I wanted the real thing not this fake! Quickly I pulled back my fist and began to punch him until his face was completely broken. The blood pouring from him as he fell to the ground.
Dib's Point of View
My gaze whipped around the room and I shivered as I saw the aliens hovering over Zim. He looked okay. Not like he was in any pain. Not until he began to shout, "Dib! Dib! Dib! Oh my irken, what have I done~?!" His lips were quivering and he was shaking, his body pulling at the chains around his arms. He was completely upset. What were they doing to him? I tried to get up to go over to him absentmindedly, but I was being restrained.
Something had to be done even if I couldn't get to him. The tall red and purple alien turned when I began to move. "Zim! Zim, it's alright! If you can hear my voice, everything is okay!" To see him in pain, it killed me. Out of the corner of my eyes I saw a purple head of hair. They had gotten all of us. My lips quivered and I began to feel even more upset. Everything had gone wrong so quickly.
The Purple one smirked, "his anatomy is just as weird as we thought. The information we got is quite helpful." They laughed before leaving the room. Red yelled back, "we'll let you say your good-byes!" It seemed like Zim was beginning to wake up as well.
When his eyes flicked open those orbs gleamed across at me. A sigh escaped him and he looked to the floor. "I gave them what they wanted. Lavage over me." His claws began to wrap around his chains, but then his head shot up. "What an insult!" He growled out and his long scaly looking tongue hissed out. A cry roared through the air as I watched one of his claws become longer. It seemed incredibly painful, but he didn't stop. He stretched his hand out and his fingers began to pop out of place. The claw slid up and pressed into the key hole. As he twisted his finger his eyes became wider with pain. Blood began to trickle from the lock slowly as he pulled his arm free. He swung his arm over to the other cuff and released himself into freedom. Before he came over to us he looked at his hand and popped his fingers back into place with a yelp.
Slowly he walked over to me, but I nodded to release Gaz first. His eyes looked slightly hurt, but he got her free first. She fell weakly into his arms and he looked at her, and that's when I noticed the bruising on her arms. No wonder she was passed out. They must have tortured her! A knife jabbed inside of me as I saw two people I love deeply so injured. Next he came to me with Gaz on his back, sliding his claw into the lock to set me free. His breath ran into my mouth as he pasted in front of my face to go to the other cuff.
As I got free, I took Gaz from Zim and held her on my narrow back. He glanced around and nodded at me, "we should try to get to my ship. It looks like they put Gir somewhere else... Or disabled him." He grimaced at the thought before taking my hand and leading me along down the halls. Each hall seeming longer than the other. When we turned down about the fifth one I was sure he didn't know where he was going. Zim froze in front of me when we came to a new hallway. He pushed me back and glanced around as loud footsteps could be heard. His eyes were darting around in panic, but that's when he smirked. "This way, quickly." He grabbed my hand and I kept my other one on one Gaz's legs. When we came to a hatch he opened it, "we're just going to have to take an escape pod. It seems my ship is too far away." We got Gaz into the pod first, then I and he got in last. It sealed as gun fire began to hit the door.
Zim quickly took control, seeming fearless as the ship booted up. I slid Gaz into a seat and bulked her in, and then getting in a tall seat myself. It shook slightly and he slammed down a button labeled in Irken writing. We blasted away from the armada and began our ride through the black emptiness. When he turned back around his eyes went wide, "what is growing on your face?" He came closer and slid his fingers over my chin. 'Did I have facial hair?' crossed my mind. When he pulled on it I definitely knew that's what it was. I have a goatee. As my eyes ran down I noticed Zim was straddling me now as he looked at my face. A light blush came across my cheeks at the realization.
My hands slid over his waist and he flinched, freezing in place. He seemed to realize the position he was in as well. Slowly he sat back in my lap looking down, "the map said that we were about a day out from the closest planet." One of his legs slid back and he got up. "I'm going to get the aid kit. You should check in the snack pack under the middle seat for food. Gaz probably needs some as well."
As he got the kit, I opened the seat's hidden department. I glanced over at Gaz who was still asleep. My hand reached out and ran over her cheek as I noticed a huge bruise over her throat. One of my hands ran down her left arm and I pushed up her sleeve to see slits, bruises, and bites marks. 'What had they done to my little sister?' I was becoming angry as my eyes stared down at her arms. To torture someone just because you want to is wrong. I pulled her into my arms carefully, holding her gently to my chest as I kissed her forehead. I'd be here when she awoke.
A/N: I know! Yay! A new chapter... At least I hope that's how everyone feels. Well, what happens now? Will everything be okay after their escape? Will they die in space? The end? No, I see a different ending for these three. I hope you all did enjoy this!
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