Having Mateo could've been worst, the guy never shuts up about all the knowledge he had on a particular animal. It could've been a frog, snake, beaver or a damn flamingo. [M/N] was the one in charge of the kids of course and telling them the fun facts while Mateo stayed with the dull ones. This really confused the kids and Zim. They began to notice the high tension between [M/N] and the Professor, how thick it was.

[M/N] walked behind the kids, who marveled or even seemed curious about any animals that came up. They stopped and stared at the polar bears, Zim marveled at the white bears and pressed his hands and face against the window. His fake eyes shinning in curiosity, and awe. His mind was probably thinking of ways on how to use polar bears in his plans. Dib was a foot away, but his eyes watched the bear with a grin on his face, he wasn't a dog person or fish person, he was pretty okay-ish around cats but seeing animals always brought out some childish wonder in him. Gaz on the other hand was on her GS4 but merely glanced at the polar bear for a full minute before returning to her game.

[M/N] stared at the animal in awe as well, the huge being of meat and white fur was actually pretty cute. It also had fur-smeets around it, pawing at each other and letting out soft growls from their mouths. He along with the humans watched, some taking pictures at the animals. His [E/C] eyes glanced to the panel and moved closer, a gentle smile coming to his lips. " Hey kids, did you know polar bears, female and male can live up to 2-"

" 30 years actually." Mateo interrupts, as he also stared at the small family of polar bears. [M/N] snapped his head towards the Professor who doesn't notice the annoyance gathering in his [E/C] eyes. " When they live in captivity such as Zoo's, they can live up to thirty years instead of 25, there were some lucky bears that lived up to 45." He gestures to the bears, " The father and his two cubs are gonna live here for a very long time."

" Cool." Dib whispered as the reply seemed to brighten up Mateo a bit. " EXCUSE ME! Zim demands to know how one Polar bear survives out in the blasted freezing temperature." Zim exclaimed before crossing his arms, his eyes staring at Mateo expectantly. " ZIM demands answers." Mateo lets out a soft laugh, sounding genuine as he ruffled Zim's fake hair. Zim hissed and moved to smack Mateo's hand but the Professor moved it.

" Little boy, polar bears survive thanks to their fur and fat. They usually have two types of fur, the over coat and under coat. Also, the fur they have on at the moment keeps them warm as the temperature around them goes down." Mateo said as Zim made noises of acknowledgement as Mateo explained how Polar bears live in the artic temperatures. [M/N] rolled his eyes as he moved closer to look at the Polar bears, and even took pictures of them with his 'phone'. " They look so amazing.." Dib said, as he looked up to [M/N]. " A nice break from fighting even though Zim is here.."

" I know..but at least he seems more into the animals facts than opening them up." [M/N] hummed before taking another picture, and grins seeing that one of the cubs looked directly at them as he took a picture. " Look Dib! He looked at the camera." [M/N] shows the tween who looks at the camera, grinning at the picture. " He looks very intelligent," [M/N] commented as Dib laughs a bit. " What's so funny?"

" He might not be, he probably saw the flashing and turned to us." Dib explained, " The picture is cute."

" Indeed. How the young people say, " It's a keeper" right?" [M/N] used the slang he saw on the tv the other day. " Or did I say it wrong?"

" Hello you two." An older woman came over, grinning a bit and her dark murky brown eyes twinkling a bit. " I couldn't help notice how sweet you are to your son, such a calm age before they start driving and smoking." She said gesturing to Dib who raised an eyebrow at her. " I was wondering if I could take a picture of you two. A memory for a scrap book."  She offered with another grin. [M/N] glanced down at Dib only to see the ravenette staring back up at him, and looked away when he was caught. " Well?"

" Sorry lady, but th-"

" Sure! Just make sure you get both of us please!" [M/N] quickly interrupted Dib and hands the camera over to the older woman who takes it happily and began focusing it towards the two. [M/N] bends down a bit, around Dib's height and placed his hands on Dib's shoulders a bit as he looked to the camera with a smile on his hologram face. Dib was a bit tense since he rarely takes photos with anyone, sometimes with Gaz but she's forced there. He looked at the camera with a weak smile and hands at his side. He was awkward of course, and he didn't know how to look nice in photos at times. He would be caught of guard or the pictures are taken to make himself look bad.

" Say cheese." The lady said as she pressed the button as soon as the two said cheese. " That was kind of awkward." The older lady said, the poor boy looked like a nervous wreck. " How about we switch up the position? Can you hold him?"

" I'm not a toddl-woah!" Dib yelps as he was lifted up with ease, he wasn't a heavy twelve year old but he wasn't skinny either. His wide amber eyes staring at [M/N] who held him like a little kid about to put the star on the Christmas tree. He held Dib close and smiles a bit, " I'm not a toddler." Dib said, trying to assure himself as a tween and a growing one at that. " You don't have to-"

" I want to." [M/N] stops him and pressed his cheek against Dib's who chuckles at the little rub of their cheeks. " You can be lifted up like a child Dib, you are one after all. My growing Dib." Dib's cheeks flushed a bit at the affection that was given to him and [M/N] smiles a bit more, not noticing the woman was taking pictures of this scene with the camera. However, someone did notice and wasn't very happy.

" GET OFF HIM DIB-WORM!" Zim practically screeched making everyone wince and glare at the green-skinned tween who rushed over and swiping his claws at Dib but [M/N] lifts him higher before Zim could cut him. " GET OFF HIM NOW! YOUR GERM BODY WILL KILL HIM!" Zim hissed, now tugging at [M/N]'s sweater making some audible ripping sounds. " YOUR SMELL WILL STINK HIM UP!"

" Zim, calm-"

" ZIM WILL NOT CALM DOWN! NOT UNTIL YOU PUT THE DIB-DOOKIE DOWN!"

" Zim-"

" NO! N-" [M/N] had enough of his yelling and held Dib in one arm and picked up Zim who squeaks a bit and held onto [M/N]'s shoulder tightly. " Release Zim! Dib-worm must be punished!" Dib huffed, arms crossed and glared at the alien. " Stop being jealous Zim, it's not my fault that I'm more likeable and human than you!" Zim growls and reached to swipe at Dib but couldn't reach.

" This isn't about jelly, stupid-urth worm!" Zim hissed, his tongue slithering out making [M/N] even more annoyed. " It's you contaminating M-"

" Enough." [M/N] sighs as he looked at the two, Dib and Zim both look at him. " You two need to get along, just for the field trip. They might kick us out. Just behave."

" WITH HIM?" The both glared at each other after asking the same question. " He's an alien!" " He's a bighead!" The both hissed insults and [M/N] sighs a bit more. He looked distressed and almost tired. The Almighty Tallest sighs once more about to chide them before feeling a large and cold hand on his shoulder, he flinches and [M/N] turns to look only to see Mateo.

" Boys! Calm down, you're making [M/N] stress." Mateo said, and hummed, " Stress isn't good for the body, it increases the heart and brings very bad discomfort below in the bowls which leads to constipation while using the restroom." Mateo explained and all three made a face when he spoke about using the bathroom.  " Furthermore, Stress can alter hormones into from the brain which could damage it."

" So..the stress is bad for [M/N]?" Zim questioned, eyeing the scientist for a moment, his PAK looking up stress in the Irken Dictionary or words that mean the same or of the word synonyms but all that came up was : Defective. There could be no way, His Almighty Tallest could not be defective, no way no how. " Will it kill him?" Zim pressed and his hands gripped the collar of [M/N]'s sweater.

" Eventually!" Mateo answers, his finger pointing up as if he had a great idea. Without another second, Zim began pressing his face against [M/N]'s, hugging the tallest face. " Not now, little green child. Soon when he begins to age more into older adulthood." Dib sighs, rolling his eyes as his dad explained then Zim of course had to be werid and hug he's babysitters face. Why? Zim wasn't this cozy with new people.

" Awe, what a cute little family." The older woman cooed and everyone's head snap up at her, she adjusted it, even taking a few steps back as she held the camera. " You two have t-" Gaz walks up and in front of [M/N] and Mateo, " Change it. Three wonderful children together." She smiled and [M/N] flushed and looked at the two boys in his arms then the girl who walked in front of him. Mateo was no better, his high cowl hiding his blush and gently placed his other hand on Gaz's head making her squint up at him.

" One big family picture with the two young fathers and their three kids." The older woman cooed before slowly adjusting herself and [M/N] smiles despite the unfamiliar feeling in his squeedlyspooch. Dib just smiles at the camera, feeling better being held up like this. Gaz didn't smile, as she stared at the camera but instead smirked which was better for her. Mateo smiled despite knowing it won't be in the picture.  Zim just stared wide-eyed at the woman who smelled weird like plums and sugar, not understanding what was going on. " Say cheese!"

One picture and [M/N] placed the boys down and take the camera in his hands. Smiling as he looked at the picture, he looked to the woman but she was already walking away. Shrugging, [M/N] shows Dib, Zim and Gaz who smiled a bit, even Gaz. Zim does take the camera though, " I look amazing. Way better than the Dib-Stink." Zim mutters as he looked over the photo with a toothy grin. " It captures Zim amazing complexion." 

" What complexion? Slime green to lime green?" Dib asked, eyebrow raised. Zim gasped as he gives [M/N]'s phone back, offended. " What?"

" Zim is a lovely shade of minty green, thank you very much! At least in my future, I won't grow pizza dots!" Zim snapped as Dib growls, arms crossed as they began to move out to the next exhibit. [M/N] behind them along with Gaz and Mateo. They walked around, looking and ignoring other people that were in the Zoo and they made their way towards the giraffes.

" They...They are marvelous..so majestic..." Zim utters in complete awe as he watched the giraffes eat the leaves from the tree, their focus were on their lunch. " Zim..must have these sent to my Almighty Tallest..as a gift.." Dib watched, a bit interested but he looked like he really wasn't and Gaz just quietly played her game. [M/N] on the other hand was looking at the information panel and hummed as he reads it.

" It says that the giraffes can stock up on water then go days without needing to drink it." [M/N] reads, " How interesting, these tall animals being able to do that." He said, he honestly found giraffes a bit intimidating and he didn't like how they look. Their beady eyes and those stubs on their head.

" Here's a scientific fact, thanks to their height, the giraffes can spot a natural predator from feet away. Their predator's such as lions and hyenas." Mateo said as Zim kept his attention on the giant beings. [M/N] was listening but slowly he was getting annoyed, all the facts weren't kid friendly or made the kids happy. Or was it just making [M/N] annoyed?  " Their eyesight is amazing as well."

" Interesting.." Zim mutters before [M/N] rolled his eyes a bit, he wasn't feeling jealous over the man who blandly called him crazy for encouraging Dib to do his work on the paranormal. He was annoyed that the kids seemed more interested in the fun facts then the non-fictional facts with a more science aspect. His eyes moved around towards the direction of a few humans at a small polar bear theme hut. His senses smelled the sweets coming off the hut, glancing at Mateo talking about endless facts about the giraffes to the kids, he slowly walked towards it.

 " Hello sir! How can I serve you today?" A happy male around [M/N]'s 'age' stood behind the counter, " Can I interest you into a panda-banana milkshake?" He asked as [M/N] shook his head, as his [E/C] eyes glanced at the menu of drinks, his PAK scanning through his eyes at the sugary one that would suit his needs. " Sir?"

" Oh, sorry, I was looking over them." [M/N] said as he stared at the menus, " I want a sugar drink, everything sugar, and skip straight into the sugar." [M/N] said, as the guy grins a bit. " Ah, a sugar man. Lucky for you, last month our boss and his company thought of the best drink this spring. " It's called Colias Nectar, it's basically a baby between strawberries, dragon fruit, and grapefruit with a mini edible butterfly on top." He said as he pulled up a picture of it and [M/N] felt like buzzing. The drink looked marvelous despite the cup that looked like a monkey. 

" I want one!"

" Make that two!" [M/N] yelps as a hand was put on his shoulder and turns to see Mateo with his eyes shinning from behind the goggles he wore.  The Tallest relaxed a bit and slowly shrug the hand off and watched as the man behind the counter cut the fresh fruit in front of them. " I know you're still mad about the argument." Mateo said, his arms behind his back and watched the worker make their drinks. 

" I am." [M/N] said, crossing his arms over his chest. " How could I not? I get it, I'm the help, the baby sitter, but when you think I'm crazy because I actually believe in YOUR son. I get it, you want Whats best but it's already bad enough that you think I'm stupid too because..." Because [M/N] likes something other people didn't. [M/N] acted different which label him a damn freak like a defective. " I'm different and people don't like different. People don't like me because of it."

Mateo frowns as he heard the blender start after [M/N] talked about how different he was. he thought being different was bad, must've been the nature and nurture installed in him as a young child. " I see.." He said as the drinks were handed towards them and [M/N] picked up his and slowly sipped it. " I am a gentlemen, and I can see when my faults harm people at times. I can obvious as well.. but I..think my choice of words could've sounded better instead of angry..and harsh.."

" I suppose they could." [M/N] answered as he paid the man, and looked to Mateo. His eyes drifted towards Mateo and looked away, feeling a bit flush, too revealed with the other being personal with him. " I'm sorry that I got angry too. It was just, I felt Dib's pain..where Zim and I are from...they do not like different people..they rather have us controlled to act a certain way and that way is better..but I know deep in my..." [M/N] licked his lips a bit. " Heart..Zim and I are just different and Different is bad."

" On the contrary, Different is evolution." Mateo said, having a straw going over his white cowl and sipping it. He didn't like overly sweet things but just wanted to break the ice with his 'make that two' bit. " We are creatures of change such as evolution, we change our forms, and ourselves to live. We adapt into our own unique form. That my good sir," [M/N] felt a hand on his shoulder and looked up to Mateo. " Is scientifically possible. Those people or group of people that told you that change isn't good or different is wrong. Change is possible, it's hard to get use to but it's possible and normal. You're normal."

[M/N]'s cheeks flush a bit and he was sure there was stars in his fake eyes. Different was good? Did that mean being different on Urth was good? Is that why al- wait..where was the kids?

" Mateo..where are the children?" 

" Right by the giraffe e-" Both turn towards the giraffe habitation but there was no kids there surrounding the area. Not their's at least.

" Oh shit."

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" ZIM GET BACK HERE!" Dib shouts, hurrying after Zim who was rushing away from the giraffe area and towards the lion kingdom exhibit. " ZIM GET BACK HERE NOW! WE'RE GONNA GET IN TROUBLE!" Zim laughs loudly as he hurried away from Dib and towards where the king of the jungle laid at. He had done his research without his Almighty Tallest's eyes on him to see what he could learn about this Zoo-jail. The first thing he learned was about the king, the head lion.

Zim thought of the perfect plan for world domination with the help of the lions and female-lions. First, he would rally the lions with the promises of steak, chickens and bees to eat then he will fight the head lion and then take his place as king of the jungle. Then the next part would be taking over the zoo, then the mall and finally the world! Everything for his Almighty Tallest, this world is to be [M/N]'s gift.

" Dib, I said slow down! Dad and [M/N] is gonna freak when they see us gone!" Gaz said, game under her arm as she hurried after him. " Dib!"

" Come on Gaz! Zim is up to no good and you know that! He's gonna do something evil with the lions or cheetahs or worst! The Panthers!" Dib said, as he kept running and saw Zim grinning and rubbing his hands evilly as he stared down into the pit of the lion exhibit. " YOU HAVE NO NEED TO FEA-WOAH!" Dib's heroic exclaimed stopped when he lost his footing and began falling forwards, a banana peel kept him rushing forwards and accidently shoved Zim and himself over the metal railing. 

Both boys began falling and into the grassy ground that was covered with leaves. Both groan loudly, and both rubbed their heads as pain hit his head. " Ow..Ow.." Dib groans as he blinks his eyes open and gasped, but he covered his mouth as his Amber eyes widen in fear as he noticed the different situation they both literally fell in.

They both landed in the lion's exhibit and the lions were watching them, their tails curled and uncurled from where they laid at. Their dark eyes watching them and they licked their jowls, their ears flickering a bit as well.  They didn't move from their spots, to eat them which was good for the two. It was at least.

" AH! My lion-slaves, I, your overlord of all things, Zim, has a propitiation for you!" Zim said, jolting up, shaking the leaves off himself and began walking towards the lion much to Dib's horror. Of course, he doesn't like Zim, hates him and wants to open him up and let people know what Dib saw inside. But this, this was suicide, even for Zim. Hurrying, Dib pulls the leaves out of his hair and waked towards Zim. Taking calm and soft steps. " I, Zim will promise all of you, my kitty-breathen, the steak, the chickens and the HORRID bees! Only if you elect Zim as your new leader of the pack!" Zim said, as he puffed his chest out a bit, head held up high.

The cats did nothing but watched the green alien, and moved their gazes else where or shut their eyes to sleep. Dib watched them, sweating down his forehead and placed his hand on Zim's shoulder. " Zim, come on, we need to le-" Zim smacked Dib's hand off and turning his back towards the lions who flinched and turn their focus to the two. " NO WAY DIB-SMELLY! THE GREAT AND POWERFUL ZIM MUST HAVE THESE CATS ON MY SIDE FOR URTH DOMINATION!" Zim screeched, flailing his arms around. That made some of the lions sit up a bit much to Dib's horror.

" Z-Zim for real, for once in your life, stop screaming y-" Dib tried to calm the Invader but Zim didn't want to listen. He shoved Dib back which surprised the lions and slowly one by one, the females began climbing down. " Z-"

" SLIENCE DIB-WORM!" Zim hissed, he pointed at Dib's face with wide eyes. " Shut your dirty mouth! ZIM HAS FINALLY FOUND A WAY TO TAKE OVER THIS DIRT BALL FOR MY ALMIGHTY TALLEST! AND NOW THIS SHALL BE HIS GIFT FROM ME! ZIM WITH LOVE!" Zim hissed, as he glared at the human and turns towards the lions but closed his mouth when the lions were now on their level and began circling them. "AHAHAH! THEY HAVE JOINNED ZIM!" The last lion came down, growling and ears pinned back.

The king of the pride.

Dib trembled a bit as he watched the king walk closer and closer towards them. God, he didn't think he would go like this. Eaten, by a lion. Seriously, he thought he would've died by Zim accidently killing him or even growing old. The lion was a long shot, but now, he just wanted to run but he couldn't. 

" Why are you trembling Dib-stink??" Zim questioned before feeling breath at the back of his neck and turns to see the king. His competitor.  " Ah! You must be the king, yes? You must be here to accept my offer and that for you to SERVE ZIM!" Zim grins but the lion's eyes narrowed and growls a bit, showing his sharp teeth. " What sharp teeth you have." The lion growls once more before roaring in Zim's face making the Irken grimace as slobber hit his face and on his uniform.

" ZIM!" Dib shouts as he saw the lion opening his mouth, wider and moved to bite Zim but Dib yanked the Irken back by his PAK. They both landed on the floor, as the female lions circled them and their eyes narrowed on them. They licked their chops and the king of the pride walked closer. He licked his own chops as well. Dib trembles even more, holding onto Zim like his life depended on it which it did.

" Stop sh-" Zim turns to meet Dib's frighten eyes. Zim went still for a moment, he noticed the expression on his rival's and enemy's face. He wasn't the one who caused it, it was the lion-cats. Zim could also feel Dib's nails dig into him a bit, holding him there. Not because he wanted to, but because the human-child was scared. Zim understood this, there were many occasions where Zim clung onto [M/N] every time he did something bad while training. Sometimes, Zim forgot that Dib was a smeet or flesh-worm.  He has a high level of maturity but is still a smeet. 

Zim looked around and licked his lips, fake eyes narrowed a bit as he glared at the king. He couldn't move because of the grip on his PAK. " STAY BACK! STAY BACK YOU HAIRY!-" Zim started before both boys scream when the king had enough and rushed towards them and launch himself in the air.

" NOT SO FAST!" Professor Membrane said as he grasped the Lion by his nape, standing a few feet in the air thanks to his rocket boots. The lion struggles before growling and yowls when is he thrown away into the lake around the lion rock home. The females didn't take it too kindly and one tried to launch herself but she missed. " Come along!" Professor Membrane moves, picking up the two boys and onto the ground on top.

Dib basically collapse onto the floor and Zim was picked up and crushed against someone. Zim let him, the scent hit his senses instantly. " MY BABY! MY POOR SMEET BABY! YOU COULD'VE DIED!" [M/N] basically exclaimed loudly which brought annoyed looks from the others who were watching or tried to watch the two boys be eaten. " MY POOR SMEET!" Zim grumbles when he felt lips pressed against his green skin. Not that he mind, he actually like the attention but he hated kisses.

" Dib, my son, are you alright?" Mateo scans Dib who just laid there in a heap before regaining himself. Dib slowly stands up, with the help of Mateo. " So-" Dib throws his arms around Mateo's neck and hugged him. " Oh my.." Mateo mutters but ran his gloved hand through Dib's hair. The cowlick almost hitting his face once Mateo moved his hand away. " It's been so long since you gave me a hug like this.." Mateo said but the only response was Dib hugging him tighter. " You two were lucky that your sister found us, poor thing was red in the face from running.."

" Yes, and Zim..YOU'RE SO GROUNDED! I KNEW IT WAS YOU!" [M/N] hissed as Zim groans but doesn't reply, it was his fault anyway. He knew not to argue with his Tallest either. [M/N] kept holding Zim and looked to Mateo and Dib, the poor human must be traumatized. Sighing, a smile coming to his face. " Mateo.."

" Yes?" Mateo turns to [M/N] but yelps when his lab jacket's cowl was yanked down. [M/N] could see a few hairs on his chin, and pale lips thanks to the yank. Mateo tried to move back but freezes when [M/N] pressed a soft kiss against Mateo's cheek. Instantly, the scientist moved back, with heated cheeks. His pale skin turning red, and there could be steam coming from inside the cowl. " What was that for?" he asked, voice meek and a bit shy.

" For saving my baby." [M/N] said, his own cheeks flushed a bit. " It means a lot to me. Zim means a lot to me and I'm internally grateful for this and that.."

" Well then." Mateo's focus looked away and to Zim who glared back at him. " I'll happily save him over and over if that makes you feel better." [M/N] only smiles in reply, his heart beating faster. " We should go to the meeting place, they are probably looking for us.." Mateo said as he adjusted his hold on Dib.

My baby? How.. No way..please..don't tell me...[M/N]..he..can't be one of them.. Dib thought, burying his head into his father's lab coat. Shock filled his system, there was no way his babysitter was some alien freak from outer space. How...How..and why..is he so kind..unless...this is all a ruse...to steal the planet..[M/N] doesn't care for us...

he doesn't care about me...

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" Did all the photos send my almighty?" 

A female Irken with light green skin, orange eyes and matching uniform with some black accessories asked, her hand lifted in a salute to the holo-tablet. Her eyes glared a bit, not at the Tallest but at the screen since it hurt her eyes. 

" Yes we did solider." Red said, as he looked at them, anger and pain in his red eyes. He moved his gaze away from the phots that the assassin drone had sent them. His claws curling into a fist and he wanted to punch something. " How long until you can eliminate the human-man."

" Not so long, but it takes time to understand his weakness. His children is one but not too much as to hurt him." She said, voice mellow and cold. " Perhaps I can watch them and figure out the best way to pull them apart and bring my Almighty Tallest home. With your permission of course, my Tallest."

" Yeah, Yeah, you do you." Purple said, shaking his head. " Remember, [M/N] needs to come home alive. Alive and well, physically."

" I will my almighty, I will let you know what else I could inform you about." She said. " Assassin drone, Hera, out." The tablet falls back into her PAK and she switched her own hologram back on as the older woman from early ago. 

She had her mission and she was more than willing to accomplish it. Physically, [M/N] could be okay, meaning mentally she can inflict harm on the Tallest.