Surgere

Chapter 7 - Sign of Hope

A/N: I'm having a brain fart and would love to hear a few peoples ideas to get the ball rolling again. If anybody has anything I'd love to hear it, you'll of course get credit for your idea. Thank you all for the support! :) Love you.

Dib's Point of View

I was in shock by what I was hearing. Not as much as when he said he liked me, but still. My hands moved to his cheeks and I leaned in, kissing him. When I retracted he was staring at me with those red orbs. "Is this a way for humans to show liking for one another?" He was studying my face and I nodded, not expecting for him to kiss me back. His hands reached out and grabbed my collar again, but more gently this time as we stood there exchanging saliva. It was better than I had imagined it would be to be in this type of embrace with him. Just being embraced by him made my mind go crazy, but as our tongues flicked across each other's and lips pressed together to create bruises my heart beat faster than it ever had and my mind was blank.

Before I knew it I pushed us across the room to press him into the wall. My mind had gone to the gutters, and wasn't on the fact that Zim probably didn't understand everything I was doing. Even if he had studied the human body he most likely didn't understand the human desires. My bugle pressed into his lower region as one of my hands slid over his sides as I pressed the other to the wall behind him.

My eyes shot open when I began to feel faint. As I fell to the floor I saw Zim's guilty expression. I knew than I had pushed him too far too quickly. He probably used something to knock me out.

When I came to Gaz sat beside my bed and it felt like we were moving. My eyes searched for Zim, but I was in one of the ship's rooms. She looked over at me and smirked, "I heard what happened. I'm surprised you shoved your tongue down Zim's throat that much. He said he became a bit frightened and confused so he just used one of the cells in the roof of his mouth. Zim and I went to the feast together, and then left. We're headed to Surgere now." Her hand ran over one of my arms as she softly smiled, "we're safe for now."

I got up slowly with her help (that stuff in the roof of his mouth was strong), and made my way to the main platform of the ship. There he sat piloting us to the planet not far away now. I cleared my throat and his antennae popped into the air, "I'm sorry I forced too much on you at once." Gaz slid away from me and I made my way over to where he sat.

Zim set the ship into autopilot and those orbs looked up at me. "I'm sorry for putting you to sleep. It just happened without me thinking. Everything in my mind just went blank for a moment and I got a bit nervous... Of course, I wasn't completely aware what was happening either." He smiled at me and I leaned down, kissing his forehead. He flinched at my touch, but watched me as I stepped away. His gaze turned to the front as he changed the subject, "We're closing in. When we get to Surgere I don't think we should show too much affection to one another. It might put you in danger if anything were to realize I care for a human." -His words had begun to be too soft for me to hear- "Plus, I think we did something we shouldn't have done... I really do hope you'll both be safe here." Something about that sentence made me stop. I didn't like the way he phrased that.

Slowly my head turned to see the planet we were approaching. It looked like thorns were darting up out of every side of it, but the closer we came to it the easier it was to tell that the thorns were buildings. Each huge, coming to a point. This place looked different from Aestu Es. It looked lively and powerful, like it was made up of every race and could rise above anything. My amazement seemed to be written across my face. Zim was snickering and his antennae were high. I reached out and grabbed one, irritated that he was laughing at me. He froze and stared at me as my hand rubbed over his antenna.

I heard a gulp and he glanced away from me, "please let go." A horrible blush ran over his cheeks as I released the antenna. "Don't touch my antennae ever again." His eyes narrowed and my hand quickly darted out again. My fingertips ran over one of them and his blush returned. Before I knew it I was being beaten to the floor. "I said not to do that anymore." He grabbed my wrist and pinned me down under him. I felt his lips against mine and my eyes were wide, and when he leaned back he was smirking at me. It was like he thought he won. Perhaps it turned him on, and he thought kissing me turned me on as well. Or, it was a way of showing that you liked that person. Just like Zim asked if that's what kissing met. Maybe it met more? My eyes ran over him as I tried to figure out what was going on.

I couldn't hold back the grin that was trying to come across my face, "what does that do when I touch them?" He flinched, but I didn't get an answer when Gaz came walking in. "Well someone is looking one hundred percent better." As I rose I felt his eyes following me over to her. We hugged each other and she snorted, seeming like her old self again.

A hand ran through her hair as she looked out the front, "I can't believe we're almost already there. This place looks almost as amazing as you made it sound Zim." She smirked, nodding and walking closer the front. "I'm just glad we made it off Aestu Es alive seeing that he attacked us." My mind spun circles as I looked over at her. Zim flinched and looked at her as well, a frown on his face as he stared at her. "Oh, I thought you were going to tell him Zim." She blushed and looked away slowly.

My eyes shot to where Zim was as he rose up from his chair. I knew he was about to speak because he cleared his throat and his antennae twitched. "I'm sorry... This is why once we each the planet completely I'm going to get them to help teach you both to fight better." I flinched, no, I wanted him to teach me. He was the best warrior I had ever seen. That might not be saying much though. I mean, as far as I knew he was a horrible alien warrior. His gaze was on me and we stared at each other for a moment. It was all happening too quickly and I didn't like it. We had been attacked on Aestu Es and he didn't tell me. Gaz didn't tell me! I had been knocked out before the fight to escape.

The news almost made me want to die. As my gaze returned to the window the lights of the cities caught my gaze as well as the green patches of the thorny looking planet. We were drawing closer to the giant rock and the details of it could be seen better. I listened as Zim requested to land. They responded in a language that I didn't understand, but Zim seemed to. He pulled back and drove around to a different zone of the planet. His eyes narrowed as he closed farther into the planet, and his tongue slid over his lips as he drove closer. Slowly he pulled to the docking station and landed. He pulled the radio to his lips and spoke in his native tongue. All I could understand in his sentence was the word 'Tak'.

Questions began to creep into my mind like, 'She was still alive? They were communicating? Why was she important now?' They continued to grow in curiosity as I stared at the back of his head. So many things that weren't quite making since to me kept happening, and I was letting it slide for the person I love. But that name, I just couldn't get past. She had been so close to filling earth with snacks, and I hated her. She was one of the worst Irkens in my opinion besides the large one that came out of nowhere and took Zim away that one time. I wish I knew his name as well.

We were on the planet for now. I was hoping we wouldn't be getting attacked here. As we came off the ship, Zim led us down the streets. It was like he already knew straight where we were going, like he had been here. My eyes narrowed as I watched his back. My trust in him wasn't very high at the moment after getting knocked out by something in his mouth.

My gaze returned to in front of us when a familiar voice rang through the air. "Well, I thought you would never get here, idiot filth." Great. We finally get here and we get insulted by the first creature we see. I mean, even if we know Tak she could try being a little nicer after we kicked her ass back into outer space. I looked at her surprised, she looked human, but why? Her gaze was solely on Zim and she huffed, "so naturally tall. That's unfair." She crossed her arms and pressed a button on the device on her wrist. Now she looked completely Irken, and everyone was looking down on her. Now I understood why she had done what she did. Nobody enjoys being looked down on, quite literally.

I rubbed the back of my neck as we stared at one another, "it's nice to see you again Tak." Her eyes narrowed before she pressed the button on her device again, making her look human again.

She turned to Zim and smirked, "you said you were saving a human. I didn't think it would be the one you hated most." He blushed and looked to the ground, fidgeting as his antennae twitched. A chuckle left her as she glanced back at me, "I see. Okay, Surgere will help to protect your special human." My eyebrows perked and I stared at her curiously. She took notice of my face right away, "you didn't tell him. After being banished from our home, for failing at taking earth, I came to Surgere. I was close friends with the old ruler. After his death, I took control and things have been running even smoother than before."

Zim smiled at her and for some reason I felt a bit jealous. One of my eyebrows rose as they began to speak Irken. Zim had begun the conversation, and that interested me. I understand missing your own kind, but as my insides boiled I couldn't hold back my irritation. My fist clenched as I tried to understand what they were saying. All I could do is listen to their gibberish. I flinched when I felt a hand entwine over mine, and my gaze shifted to beside me. My sister smiled up at me and I breathed out calmly. Having someone that comprehended the way your mind works helps.

His gaze was now on me and I smiled slightly at him, but then he looked away as he nodded his head to what Tak was telling him. Their conversation topic seemed to be very important. Mine narrowed in suspicion before Tak looked over at us. "How about we get some grub? Come on." She waved for us to follow her, so we did.

As we walked through the city there were all different types of creatures around. None of them stared at us, but I had a feeling we were staring at them. It was amazing. Of course, Zim did say everyone was welcomed here. The fact that that was true was what amazed me most. We walked until we came to a large structure in the center of everything. It looked like a castle of every nation. Tak had to grant us entrance in the building though. We entered through transparent curtains and were led down a long narrow hall. We came to a room that looked like an empty cafe. The room was beautiful and large with booths set for four or six everywhere. Aliens are so real! That was the only thought that came to mind.

A hop came into my step as I went to sit where everyone else was. Zim's eyes narrowed as he watched me happily plop down beside him. This place made me want to do everything. It made me feel like I could actually do anything. One of Tak's eyebrows was in the air at my annoying happiness. "Dib, you better watch out. This place can give false confidence." I flinched, not caring, and not really minding if this feeling inside was false. A thought came to mind and I looked at Gaz, "hey, can I see your phone?" She stared at me before throwing it in my lap. So harsh, but I couldn't help myself.

My fingers moved quickly over the screen. Everyone at the table had their eyes on me, curious to know what I was up to. I glanced at Zim, who was glaring at me and almost looked like he was about to bite my head off. Well, that was before I opened my mouth and pressed play. The romance music began to play softly in the large room. He leaned away from me as I leaned into him, "since the moment I spotted you. It's like walking around with little wings on my shoes." He rolled his eyes and looked away, trying to hide his now blushing face. "Bouncing round from cloud to cloud. I got the feeling like I'm never gonna come down. If I said I didn't like, then you know I lied!" I was singing to the alien I loved. It was weird, but I felt like it helped get rid of some of the serious stress in the room. "Every time I try to talk to you, I get tongue tied. It turns out, everything I say to you comes out wrong and never comes out right! SO~ I say, why don't you and I get together, take on the world, and be together forever! Heads, we will. Tails, we'll try a-again~ SO~ I say, why don't you and I hold each other and fly to the moon and straight on to heaven~ Cause without you, they're never gonna let me in!" The music played through the room and all eyes were on me as I jumped on to the table, phone in hand. "When's this fever gonna break? I think I handled more than any man can take. I'm like a love sick puppy chasing you around! Oh~ and it's so right!" I looked at him and a heavy blush was across his face, but then I closed my eyes and continued, "Bouncing~ 'round from AH-"

Gaz hit me over the head and took her phone back quickly. "That was a dumbass reason you wanted my phone!" Tak snickered as she watch Gaz sit back, sliding her phone into her pocket. I glared at her as I rubbed the top of my head before looking at Zim, who had his antennae lowered and he was looking down into his lap with great interest. I cocked my head to the side to get a better view of his face. His eyes met mine, but quickly darted away. I had went too far. He told me to not show any public affection, but I had. Although, I thought Tak already knew by the way she was talking back at the landing pad. "I'm sorry everyone. I was just joking around, trying to have a bit of fun, but I guess it was an inappropriate time."

Tak cleared her throat and leaned forward, "we need to discuss the plan to take back the galaxy from the Irkens. My comrades and I have been discussing during your journey here. We think if we use all of our allies and the rebellions perhaps we can slowly begin to take them down." Her arms slowly crossed over her chest as she glanced around the table for ideas.

Slowly my gaze began to run over Zim and that's when I remembered. "Irkens have a weakness against water." I looked up as they all began to stare at me again. "I know because Zim could never walk in the rain until after bathing himself in paste. Of course, seeing as Zim isn't completely Irken that might not be true." I bit into my bottom lip as I thought about it some more.

Gaz tapped the table slowly and nodded, "but you are right. Tak what if you test it by sticking one of your fingers in a bit of water, and then we'll know their weakness." Tak made a face at the idea, but nodded slowly deciding if it would help then she would do it. Gaz leaned back in her seat and pursed her lips together, "also Dib and I need combat training."

Zim and Tak smirked at each other, nodding together before Tak spoke, "I think you should meet your new teachers." Her hand rose an a blue humanoid-cat looking creature, two spider-bat-snake-things, and a dark floating creature with a giant point coming from the center of it as a black mist seep out of it entered the room. Tak gestured to the cat like creature, "this is Māo. She's a weapons expert and she can help you both pick out a weapon or two." The cat's nose twitched as she stared at them, but then she began to smirk showing off sharp fangs.

Next, she held her hand up to the two simpler looking creatures. The more feminine looking one stepped followed, "I am Zhīzhū, and it is a pleasure to meet you both. This is my son, Shé. We've both lived here on this planet since birth as trainers. I believe I was told that I'd be, the human, Dib's trainer. Shé will be, the human, Gaz's trainer." She smiled slightly as she looked between my sister and me. That seemed odd that the female looking creature would be teaching me, but of course I wasn't sure if all the creatures were the genders they looked to be.

Finally, Tak walked over to the last creature. "This is Qì. She'll be your guide while you're staying here until you get used to the planet." The point on the creature opened to show a mouth with a large sent of teeth, four eyes slowly opened as well. Qì smiled at us both, and looked at Zim. Her voice was rough and deep, "it is a pleasure to meet an abomination. There are great things being said about you Zim. You bring all creatures something we have never had against the Irkens." His head cocked to the side and he looked at the floating creature. "Hope."

Zim flinched and got up as he thought about what Qì had said. I got up and followed after him. Something was wrong. I walked into the corridor he now stood in. His antennae twitched at least thirty times as he shook his head. I knew what was happening in his mind. That he thought it wasn't fair for a thing like him to be a symbol for 'hope' when he had none. He dropped to his knees and his shoulders shook violently. It was like he wanted to cry, but tears were made of water. There was no way he could cry without hurting himself. Unless this was his way of crying. I walked to him and pulled him to me, rubbing his back slowly to relax him.

As I began to pull away he grabbed my cheeks and kissed me deeply. I flinched and stared at his face. When he pulled away I continued to stare at him. It was a surprise, but I enjoyed seeing him be a little free with his feelings. He didn't show how he felt and I was so happy I leaned down to him giving him a kiss in return. We sat on the ground kissing each other slowly. I pushed him back on the ground holding his waist as our lips collided again and again.

He pushed me back and panted softly, "Dib-human, let's stop this..." I slowly rose and helped him up. At least he wasn't pushing me away as much as he was back on his ship. I slowly reached out and took his hand. His gaze was on our hands now, but he didn't pull it away.

We both turned our attention to the three people coming out of the room we were originally in. Tak smirked, "I wanted you to know we'll be having a meeting in the Felix. Qì can show you where it is, for now she'll take you to where you'll be staying. It's in the Tenebris quarter of this place." She looked at Qì and nodded, "thank you for the help today." Tak leaned forward and kissed the creature's forehead. My eyes widened and I smirked, interested to know more about this creature.

Qì turned, floating past us, and we moved to follow. My thumb slid across the back of Zim's hand as we walked. It was calming to be able to hold his hand when we were on a new planet. Zim was probably correct about showing public affection to one another though. I looked out of the corners of my eyes noticing that his antennae were twitching. That made me slightly nervous. Although, him gripping my hand tighter made me feel a bit better. I was curious what the meeting Tak told him to come to was about, but I wasn't going to ask. Not yet.

Song: Why Don't You and I by Carlos Santana

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