Seeing Red | By : Florville Category: +G through L > Invader Zim > Slash - Male/Male Views: 8032 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0 |
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Chapter 2: Complications
*Disclaimer: I do not own the Invader Zim characters and am not making any money off of this story. The characters and concept of the Invader Zim show, belong to the almighty Jhonen Vasquez (and I think partially to Nickelodeon). ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY JHONEN!!
Tallest Purple stirred in the morning, trying to get up, grunting when he realized that Red had his arms around him and was still asleep. Purple frowned. Why on Irk would Red be holding him like that? Probably just to protect him, right? He wriggled out of Red’s grip, climbing out of the bed and walking into his bathroom, closing the door and shaking his head.
Why would someone want to kill him? What had he done that would make someone that angry at him? He looked at the bathroom door, deciding to leave it unlocked just in case he needed Red…for something. Or in case Red wanted to check on him. He was surprised that his long-time co-Tallest was so protective of him. Shrugging, he stripped out of his sleeping robes and climbed into the warm gel bath, sinking down in the gel up to his chin, sighing and purring softly.
*
Shortly after Purple got up, Red awoke, sitting up and grinning. Oh, what a lovely night that had been. Warm, and Purple-filled. He liked it. Liked it very much indeed. Red could hear Pur running a gel bath, his antennae stiffening as the gel stopped and he pictured his co-Tallest stepping into the gel, completely naked. The direction of his thoughts sent heat through his body, and he shook his head suddenly, wrapping his robes tightly around himself. He had much work to do...sharing a bed with Pur was only the beginning.
*
As Purple pulled on his armour and his Tallest robes, he started to think about that letter again, becoming nervous. But as he heard Red speaking to someone, his curiousity overcame his anxiety and he poked his head out the bathroom door, quirking an antenna as Red spoke with a Royal Guard, giving him instructions that Purple wasn’t able to make out. When he had finished donning his ceremonial garb, Purple floated out into his bedroom and looked at Red warily.
“Who were you talking to?”
Red smiled as he stretched. “One of the guards. They can’t monitor you all the time, so it’s necessary to put cameras in certain places where they wouldn’t be able to watch over you.”
Pur narrowed one eye suspiciously. “Such as?”
“Well, they can’t exactly come into the bathroom with you, can they?”
Purple’s eyes widened in shock. “You’re going to put a camera in the BATHROOM?!” He scowled and shook his head. “No. Absolutely not, Red. I may be scared, but I draw the line at having my guards watching me bathe. Go and tell them no.”
Red blinked at him. “What? The guards?” he snorted and waved dismissively. “As if they’d ever get to watch a Tallest do such things.”
Pur frowned in confusion. “But you just said—”
Patting his co-Tallest on the head, Red smiled. “I’ll be the only one who sees it, Pur. Remember last night how I said I would protect you? This is part of it. Besides, as Tallests, we’re most vulnerable when we’re bathing, because we don’t have our armour on.” Red suddenly quirked an antenna. “Of course, we could just scrap the idea of the cameras and I could bathe with you.”
Purple shook his head, his cheeks flushed. “No…I…I guess I can live with the cameras…but…as long as you swear it’s only you watching them, okay?”
Red smiled, almost fondly, at Pur’s nervousness. He was cute when he was clueless. “Look, would it make you feel better if I had cameras in mine, too?”
Pur tugged on one of his antennae distractedly, looking at the door where the Royal Guard had just exited. “I…I guess so.” He murmured.
“Then that’s what we’ll do.” Red patted Purple gently on his shoulder guard, then took his arm. “C’mon, I need to get dressed.”
*
Purple managed to sneak out into the corridor while Red was bathing, sighing heavily. Why was Red making it his sole mission to protect him? He didn’t understand. Wasn’t that what they had guards for? Shaking his head, he floated along down the hall towards the Control Deck, taking his seat at the helm. Purple almost jumped out of his skin when a ball of paper landed in his lap, and he looked in the direction it had come from, seeing Meero standing behind one of the technicians, winking at him. Blushing and smiling a little, Purple opened the ball of paper and read the note.
Dear Purple,
What’s got you looking so sad today? Maybe I can cheer you up. I finish my work here in about an hour, and I’d be honoured to buy you a refreshment in the lounge, if you’ll let me. That is, if you can escape your duties for long enough, My Tallest.
Your loyal servant,
Meero
Purple ran a hand over his antennae, trying to hide the deepening blush on his cheeks. Meero was so sweet to him. He looked over at him and nodded, feeling a fluttery feeling inside when Meero smiled back and nodded in acknowledgement. Purple stuffed the note into the pocket of his robes, and he leaned back in his command chair, smiling to himself, checking the time on the console.
A few minutes later, Red flopped down in the command chair next to him with a soft drink, leaning back and setting the cup down. “So why’d you take off like that? Don’t you know it could be dangerous?”
Purple sighed. “I have duties, Red.”
Red straightened a little, blinking at him. Okay, now that was something Purple usually wouldn’t have said. Maybe Pur was more scared than Red had intended for him to be. He almost felt bad for a moment, until he saw Meero standing over at one of the consoles with a technician. Red’s eyes narrowed and he scowled, his antennae stiffening and standing straight back in an age-old sign of aggression as he glared at the insignificant little officer. It would be so easy to dispose of him…turning his head, he realized that Purple was blinking at him, looking absolutely terrified.
“What’d I do?”
Red blinked at him, then shook his head, his antennae relaxing. “Uh…no, it’s not you, I was…uh…just thinking about…uh…what I’ll do to whoever wrote you that letter.” He cleared his throat, sighing when Pur wrung his hands, still looking at him uncertainly. “Sorry, Pur, I’m just mad that someone would threaten you like that.”
Purple gazed at him, his antennae twitching. He opened his mouth to ask why, then shut it again, sighing and leaning back in his seat. Watching the main view screen for a while, he looked over and saw Meero working, smiling when the semi-Tall Invader met his eyes and smiled back charmingly.
Eventually Purple saw Meero leave, and he waited a few minutes before rising, floating to the edge of the platform before Red spoke.
“Where are you going?”
“To the lounge.” Purple sighed. “I’m thirsty.”
Red rose to his feet. “I’ll go with you.”
Purple turned on him. “I’ll take a guard.” he snapped. “That’s what they’re here for.”
Surprised by his co-Tallest’s sudden aggressiveness, Red hovered where he was, watching as Pur floated off and smacked one of the Royal Guards on the shoulder, indicating for him to come along.
Sitting back down at the helm, Red watched the main view screen idly, wondering if perhaps this plan wasn’t going to be as simple as he had at first thought…
*
Purple sighed as he waved the guard off, sitting down next to Meero in a window seat in the lounge, gazing out at the stars and a nearby galaxy they were passing. He jumped when a hand touched his shoulder.
“What’s wrong, Tallest?”
Pur smiled a little. “I told you, Meero, you don’t have to address me by that title when we’re in private.”
Meero smiled. “I know…old habits are very hard to break, though.” He stroked Purple’s fingers gently. “So what’s wrong?”
The purple Tallest uttered a heavy sigh, his antennae drooping a little. “I…well…I probably shouldn’t talk about it, but I got a letter…last night…saying that someone wants to assassinate me.”
The shorter Irken’s eyes widened. “What?! Why?”
Pur covered his eyes with one hand. “I don’t know, Meero. I don’t know. And now Red’s getting all protective of me, and I don’t know why. He’s never really been like this before. He’s acting so strangely, and it’s starting to…scare me, a little.”
Meero nodded slowly. “Have you told him that?”
Sighing, Purple shook his head. “I think he’s just upset about the letter. Maybe he’s worried about me. He’ll probably get over it.”
Nodding, Meero continued to stroke Purple’s fingers gently. “Well, it may be because you’ve been Tallests together for such a long time. He might be worried about losing you.”
“I guess.” Purple sighed, gazing out the window again, turning back to Meero when he felt a hand drift gently over his cheek. He blushed, smiling sweetly at his subordinate, reaching up and holding Meero’s hand against his cheek for a long moment before sighing softly and rising to his feet.
Meero blinked up at him. “Where are you going?”
Purple sighed. “I have to get back to the Control Deck, or Red’s probably going to get mad at me.”
Giving his Tallest a rueful smile, Meero stood as well. “Could we see each other again tonight?”
Blushing, Pur sighed softly. “I’ll see what I can do. Red’s watching me like a hawk right now…he’ll probably want to come along on our date, and I don’t really feel like having him breathing down my neck when I’m with you.”
Meero smiled. “I’m flattered, my Tall…Purple.” He saluted. “My communicator is always on if you need me.”
Purple nodded, smiling warmly. “I know. Thank you.” Turning, Purple nodded to the Royal Guard, bringing him along as he floated back to the Control Deck.
As he left, a pair of angry red eyes watched from one of the entrances to the lounge.
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To Krimzon: Yes, Red is quite devious, and Purple…well, he can be a bit oblivious at times. I’m glad you like this, and thanks for your feedback.
To BurningSilence: aww, thanks for your wonderful feedback! I feel so lurved! And I hope whatever’s going on at home gets better soon…I’m missing you already.
To GothycCoalChambr: *salutes* at ease, soldier. Thanks for the review, and I’m glad you like the story. Red IS a naughty Tallest, isn’t he?
To Kharn: okay, I’m totally blushing now. Sorry the update took so long, and thank you for your generous feedback. *lurve*
To InvaderMonkey: Thanks for the feedback!
To jade: don’t worry, I should be able to keep going with this one. And Red’s deviousness is pretty cute, ne?
To Daaku: aww, glad I could make you happy! I love Tallest slash myself.
To raavika: *blushes* thank you for your generous compliments! *lurve* And I totally love RAPR. I’m enjoying writing it.
To Insanity: aww! *blushes* don’t die, though! *lurves* And thank you for the glowing feedback, it makes me feel so special! And yes, I really figured Red for the jealous type…
To Yaoifanboy: aww, Jake!! *blushes and squirms* Now I’m all warm and fuzzy inside. Thank you for your wonderful feedback, I’m so glad I can write a pairing that you love. *glomps back*
To Meee: LOL, um, no problem! *g*
To Tama-sama: heh, don’t worry, I should be able to keep up…this one seems to be inspiring me at the moment.
To XxSilentNightRainxX: I’m glad!!
To littleshipper: aww, thanks for the feedback. And if you’re wondering whether or not Pur’s gonna find Red’s logbook…check out the link in Chapter one. *winks*
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