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After crash landing in the Zimvoid alongside Dib and GIR, your jaw dropped! You had landed on a planet full of copies of Zim! There were Zims of all shapes, sizes, and even species! Your head started to hurt just trying to count them all. The good news was that you knew who your Zim was. So at least you wouldn’t confuse yourself trying to find him amongst the sea of other Zims.
You didn’t have a whole lot of time to search before GIR drew in too much attention.
The next thing you knew, You, Dib, and GIR were cornered by Zim guards!
The guards were about to attack but stopped dead in their tracks when they saw you.
“A Y/N?!” The guards exclaimed simultaneously.
None of the guards could believe it! Not only had a Y/N somehow made it to the Zimvoid but this one was by far the most attractive Y/N they had ever seen!
All of the guards PAKs sparked at once
CLANG!
The static generated from the guard’s PAKs caused them to stick to each other.
Before you could react, two other Zims came to the rescue. They knocked out the guards and stood before you, Dib, and GIR.
“Look! A Dib!” 2k chirped as he gestured to Dib.
“Ew, gross- Hey! 2k check it out! It’s a GIR! Hi GIR!” Palindrome grinned.
“Master! Hi Master!” GIR sang.
“Man I didn’t miss you at all! I’m definitely not having an emotional reaction at all!” Palindrome denied.
Suddenly, 2k’s eyes widened in shock.
“Palindrome…Look!” 2k spluttered as he gestured towards you.
“What? What are you pointing at- Huh?” Palindrome gasped.
“….A Y/N!” 2k gasped as his PAK sparked.
“Wow! Is it just me, or are they the prettiest Y/N ever?!” Palindrome sighed as his own PAK sparked as well.
CLANG!
The static generated by 2k and Palindrome’s PAKs stuck them together.
2k quickly pried himself off of Palindrome and rushed back to you.
“You look just like my Y/N! Except your so…..beautiful.” 2k trailed off as he inspected you.
“Is your version of me ugly or something?” You asked as you tilted your head in confusion.
“PSSH! Of course not! Don’t be silly! My Y/N is the most beautiful human in the universe!” 2k gloated.
“That’s what every Zim says! But you! You’re so….I mean just look at yourself!” Palindrome gushed as he gestured to you
“The only reason your beauty seems to surpass any other Y/N is because it’s been so long since any of us has seen a Y/N at all….” A few tears begun to trickle down 2k’s cheeks as he spoke.
“Yeah! That’s probably it then! No Y/N can possibly be more beautiful than mine! Oh how I miss them.” Palindrome blubbered.
“I miss my Y/N too but we can’t stand here and cry! We need to get this Y/N out of here before number 1 finds out about them!” 2k sniffled as he wiped away his tears.
“Who’s number 1?” You inquired as you scratched your head.
“Let’s take you to the Elder! He’ll explain everything in terms your sweet human mind can understand!” 2k insisted as he gently took your hand.
“Hey! Why do you get to hold Y/N’s hand?!” Palindrome whined.
“Because I was next to them first!” 2k countered.
“Guys! Guys! Stop fighting! I have two hands! You can each hold one!” You insisted as you offered Palindrome your free hand.
“Ugh. Fine! At least I got their superior hand!” Palindrome huffed.
“Wait for me!” GIR sang as he trotted behind you.
“Hey! Wait up! Don’t leave me here!” Dib wailed as he followed you.
On the way to the Elder, 2k begun to tell you, GIR, and Dib a few things about the Zimvoid as well as few things about himself and Palindrome.
“So a superweapon caused you to age backwards and Palindrome grew gills somehow?” You repeated as you let 2k lead on.
“Yep. That’s right! The superweapon also gave my Y/N the same side effect! So we both age backwards TOGETHER AS ONE!” 2k sang.
“My Y/N is a beautiful mer-human thing. They taught me how to live underwater” Palindrome let out a dreamy sigh as he spoke.
“Then there’s 1989 here. We just call him ‘The Meat’. He got somehow turned into baloney and never figured out how to turn back.” 2k explained as he gestured to a sad baloney blob with two red eyes.
The Meat whimpered at you as his PAK sparked.
“Heh. Looks like the other Zims are getting pretty excited to see a Y/N.” 2k chuckled as his pace quickened.
“A Y/N?! Do my eyes deceive me?! Come closer, my sweet human! Come closer!” The Elder eagerly beckoned as his PAK sparked.
2k reluctantly brought you to the Elder but refused to let go of your hand.
“My sweet, beautiful, Y/N! It is you! I never thought I’d see you again, my sweet! You’re even more beautiful than I remember!” Tears formed in The Elder’s eyes as he pulled your face close to his.
“Why do you have a beard?” Dib inquired as he tilted his head.
“Oh. Hi Dib-stink! Long time no see!” The Elder greeted nonchalantly before turning his attention back to you.
“Anyway! The Elder was one of the first Zim’s to arrive here in the void. Very few survived from that time!” 2k explained as he gave your hand a gentle squeeze.
“Yes… The beginning time. I remember it like it was only yesterday. And not 6 months ago like it actually was.” The Elder chuckled.
“Wait! You grew a beard in only 6 months?!” Dib exclaimed.
“Gather ‘round, everyone! Let me tell you the tale of the rise of number 1 and how our terrible society came to be. Y/N, my sweet. Please sit right front and center. I want to look at that beautiful face of yours!” The Elder explained as he gestured to a spot in front of him.
2k and Palindrome reluctantly let go of your hands and sat down next to you.
“Y/N, I can’t see-” Dib began.
“SILENCE! Now where was I? Ah Right! The Tale of the rise of number 1!” The Elder interjected.
2k then crawled into your lap and let out a few happy chirps. Palindrome tried to nuzzle the crook of your neck but his water helmet blocked his way. So he settled for just leaning up against your shoulder.
The Elder then explained everything about Number 1 and how he formed the terrible hierarchy of the Zimvoid.
2k turned around and hid his face in your shirt when The Elder talked about how number 1 forced Zims to fight in the arena to climb the ranks.
You soothed 2k by stroking his antennas, much to the jealousy of Palindrome.
2k let out some content chirps as he snuggled into you.
“I’ve missed you so much, Y/N.” He whispered as a few tears trickled down his cheeks.
“HEY! Are you even listing, 2k?!”
The sound of The Elder’s angry voice brought 2k back to reality.
He hopped off your lap and sat next to you instead.
“Anyway, we have been trying to find a way to overthrow number 1.” The Elder explained.
“But it’s been such a challenge! We’re unequipped and malnourished!” 2k wailed as he clung to your side.
“My bowl is getting dirty and I don’t have any cleaner!” Palindrome pouted as he gestured to his bowl.
“Y/N if you really want to help these guys then I won’t stop you! But don’t think I’ll help too! I refuse to help my worst enemy!” Dib growled as he folded his arms.
“If you don’t help us, you’ll be stuck here forever. On a planet full of Zims” The Elder warned.
Dib felt his stomach churn. He did not want to stay on this Zim infested planet.
“Ok fine! I’ll help!” Dib grumbled as he folded his arms.
“Yay!!!” GIR squealed.
“As for, sweet, beautiful Y/N. You should stay behind with me so I can um…Protect you! Yes! We wouldn’t want number 1 to harm you in any way!” The Elder stuttered as he slowly got up and put his arm over your shoulder.
“HA! Sweet Y/N needs a superior guard to protect them from number 1! They shall travel with me!” 2k insisted as he pulled you close to him.
“No way! Y/N should travel with me!” Palindrome whined as he tugged you closer to him.
“Guys! Guys! I’m flattered but I can handle myself, thank you very much.” You explained as you gently peeled Palindrome and 2k off of you,
“Sweet beautiful, Y/N! You don’t know what you’re up against! Number 1 is incredibly dangerous! Please stay with me!” The Elder pleaded as he grabbed you by the shoulders.
“Elder, I know you’re worried but I promise I’ll be fine. Once I find my Zim I can help you guys take down Number 1 and get you guys reunited with your Y/Ns!” You insisted as you gently peeled him off of you.
The Elder simply shook his head.
“Your Zim is probably unclogging sludge with his head right now.”
“What?!” Your eyes widened.
“It’s either that or he went to fight in the arena and di- I mean was sent back to sludge duty.” Palindrome stuttered.
“I still need to find him! I promise I’ll be just fine!” You insisted firmly.
“Yes! Let Alternate Y/N come along! They’ll have me to protect them after all.” 2k gloated as he gestured to himself.
The Elder sighed. As much as he missed his Y/N, he knew you weren’t going to replace them.
“Very well. Just be sure to stay safe, Alternate Y/N.” The Elder instructed.
“I promise I’ll be fine! C’mon, guys! Let’s break into the inner city!” You cheered.
2k, Palindrome, and GIR happily cheered alongside you. Dib let out a half hearted ‘yay’ before tagging along.
Little did you know, that Number 1 had caught wind of your arrival.
“Bring the Y/N to me”