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75Earth Syndrome » by
Define Me
After 4 years off-planet, Zim returns to Earth in order to get back to the life he was forced to leave behind. Unfortunately, it might just bring about its destruction instead.
Invader Zim, K, English, Hurt/Comfort & Drama, chapters: 27, words: 58k+, favs: 29, follows: 37, updated: 6/10 published: 8/18/2019, Zim, Gir, Dib, Gaz
163Debacle R » by
Dib07
All his life Dib has wanted to capture Zim and gain the victory and fame he has always wanted. When his wish comes true, his dream doesn't quite play out as he imagined. Amazing cover art belongs to Weevmo! Story TBC?
Invader Zim, T, English, Angst & Tragedy, chapters: 17, words: 137k+, favs: 50, follows: 49, updated: 6/10 published: 1/22/2020, Zim, Gir, Dib, Gaz
147Curious Dib » by
mistytales1303
After several years, Dib's questions have finally started getting answered by the annoyed Zim. ZADF Zim and Dib Friendship kinda sort of only a short story for now. Not sure if it'll ever be considered "complete"
Invader Zim, K+, English, Friendship, chapters: 79, words: 281k+, favs: 173, follows: 164, updated: 2/7 published: 7/29/2012, Dib, Zim
247Until the Rain » by
ZoologyKaM
Irken smeet Zim has been bullied and called defective all his life. After one particularly nasty beating, Zim loses everything when he's betrayed by a friend and launched into space. Alone with no way home, Zim loses all hope of ever breathing fresh air again until he crashes on Earth. Hope's restored until it starts to rain.
Invader Zim, T, English, Hurt/Comfort & Family, chapters: 35, words: 91k+, favs: 256, follows: 282, updated: 4/27/2023 published: 6/22/2013, Zim, Dib, Gaz, Zita
770Saving Zim » by
Dib07
He was almost autumnal in a sense, as if he had lost the leaves of youth and didn't quite know what to do as a chill swept in. There was a gloom in his eyes, and a new slouch to his shoulders. When he held Dib's gaze in the rear-view mirror on the way home there had been something in his eyes, something that he couldn't quite say. (It now exists in a book!)
Invader Zim, T, English, Angst & Friendship, chapters: 16, words: 78k+, favs: 279, follows: 262, updated: 2/16/2022 published: 2/8/2017, Zim, Gir, Dib, Prof. Membrane
62The Aliens Next Door » by
Poppun
Dib is finally living his dream of traveling from Vort and exploring undiscovered planets, what was supposed to be a short stint in a human school becomes longer when he learns about the circumstances of one classmate. Zim is a stubborn child who dreams of world conquest, he says he wants Dib's Alien tech to make that happen, but maybe what he really needs is a friend AU retelling
Invader Zim, K+, English, Friendship & Humor, chapters: 27, words: 181k+, favs: 31, follows: 22, updated: 7/31/2021 published: 9/26/2019, Zim, Gir, Dib, Gaz
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Now You're Thinking with Real Science » by
Jaywings
A former test subject, now free, takes up residence in a strange town where almost nothing is considered abnormal. A year later, a young paranormal enthusiast spots two odd new satellites orbiting the moon and immediately makes plans to bring them to Earth, firmly believing that the two metal spheres are alien in origin. Because, after all, what else could they possibly be?
Invader Zim & Portal, T, English, Adventure & Friendship, chapters: 27, words: 211k+, favs: 203, follows: 223, updated: 4/14/2021 published: 8/6/2013, Zim, Dib, GLaDOS, Wheatley
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A Triangle in the Stars » by
Vampire Tails
*Collab* While the Gems are away, one day Steven "stumbles" upon a new roommate... his life will be turned absolutely upside-down. Rated T-
Gravity Falls & Steven Universe, T, English, Friendship & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 71, words: 181k+, favs: 182, follows: 161, updated: 4/3/2021 published: 6/24/2016, Bill, Steven U.
85RebelZ » by
sweetiepie08
While analyzing Zim's PAK for weaknesses, Tak discovers strange coding that sends her on a search for answers. The clues lead her to uncover a conspiracy that governs all of Irken society. When the truth sends her on the run, she has no choice but to return to the one place the Tallest would never willingly go: Urth. Meanwhile, Dib has noticed odd changes in Zim's behavior.
Invader Zim, T, English, Adventure & Sci-Fi, chapters: 10, words: 29k+, favs: 122, follows: 135, updated: 3/14/2021 published: 10/2/2019, Zim, Dib, Gaz, Tak
6The Biker AU » by
Whitehoodkid
Its the 1970s and Devi, Tenna, Tess, and Edgar have a biker gang. Johnny, while Hitchhiking with squee, runs into the gang. One thing leads to another and Johnny joins them. In the gang, Johnny will learn the biker lifestyle, while the gang learns more about Johnny as the days go by. (this is a Nny/devi and Tenna/Tess fic.) I KNOW ITS A WEIRD CONCEPT BUT JUST TRY IT PLEASE
Jhonen Vasquez, M, English, Humor & Adventure, chapters: 11, words: 40k+, favs: 7, follows: 4, 2/21/2021, Devi D., Johnny C., Tenna, Edgar V.
284The Discount Smeet » by
Dib07
AU story. It all started when Dib went to an alien market to buy supplies. He didn't realize he'd be going home with a smeet. Only, the young smeet slowly becomes Dib's whole world, and the human space explorer soon has to defend Zim against all those who want defectives dead. Gorgeous story artwork by Alicartin.
Invader Zim, T, English, Sci-Fi & Friendship, chapters: 14, words: 87k+, favs: 247, follows: 281, updated: 2/8/2021 published: 7/10/2017, Zim, Dib
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A Parade of Indignities » by
RissyNicole
After inadvertently learning the truth about Zim's mission, a now fifteen-year-old Dib comes to a moral crossroads. Now, he must make an imperative decision to help Zim after an attempt on his life leaves the Irken in dire need of medical attention. Cover artwork created and owned by Met.
Invader Zim, T, English, Angst & Drama, chapters: 30, words: 159k+, favs: 194, follows: 190, updated: 2/4/2021 published: 10/6/2017, Zim, Gir, Dib, Larb
12accepting blame » by
Behindtheseen
it's just after Dib survives the nightmare realm and left with his lollipop. I may make more Invader Zim one shots later. absolutly no romance, or smut. please review.
Invader Zim, K, English, Family, chapters: 4, words: 2k+, favs: 4, follows: 5, updated: 1/4/2021 published: 11/20/2019, Dib, Gaz, Prof. Membrane
11Heartsick » by
orangeyhairedimmortal
Dib couldn't believe where he ended up. After all the efforts he had put into trying to get Zim to become an ally, it came down to this. Zim was faithful to the Irken empire. He was an invader, a capturer of worlds. Dib had let his guard down and let this horrible creature make it's way into his heart. Will Dib ever be able to trust Zim again? - NON-YAOI
Invader Zim, T, English, Sci-Fi & Angst, chapters: 6, words: 12k+, favs: 4, follows: 8, updated: 9/15/2020 published: 12/12/2019, Zim, Dib
175Saving Zim: Epilogue » by
Dib07
Zim is wary of 'happiness' and life without missions. Coming to terms with his new family and illness, he doesn't know what purpose he should serve. A threat determines his existence, with the Tallest tempting him with a chance to regain redemption. Removing the chains that made him is the hardest of all. Drifting far beyond the edge, everything becomes uncertain on the other side.
Invader Zim, T, English, Family & Angst, chapters: 10, words: 53k+, favs: 74, follows: 82, updated: 6/16/2020 published: 1/23/2019, Zim, Dib, Prof. Membrane, OC
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PortalBorderlands: The Girlfriend » by
iammemyself
Having a girlfriend is REALLY hard, but it's also way more awesome than he'd thought it was going to be. This story is NOT CRACK. It's a serious Claptrap X GLaDOS story. For real.
Portal & Borderlands, K, English, Romance & Friendship, chapters: 6, words: 20k+, favs: 43, follows: 40, updated: 4/14/2020 published: 10/24/2018, [GLaDOS, Claptrap]
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ZIM And Dib Play UNO » by
Demonic Irken
Zim and Dib are at Dib's house playing a not-so-relaxing game of UNO.
Invader Zim, K+, English, Humor & Friendship, chapters: 3, words: 2k+, favs: 12, follows: 4, updated: 4/2/2020 published: 9/8/2019, Zim, Dib
40I am Zim » by
HaleyRiler
A series of standardized tests alter the fate of worlds as Zim races to finish his mission so that he can return to Irk and aid in the war against Meekrob. Meanwhile, Dib tells his side of the story and reflects on how a little bit of luck can turn your world upside down. Rated T for violence.
Invader Zim, T, English, Drama & Adventure, chapters: 21, words: 25k+, favs: 19, follows: 20, updated: 3/22/2020 published: 4/14/2017
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Who's Banished Now? » by
MadnessJones
Dib is not crazy. That is not Zim. Whoever that green skinned guy in Dib's class is, he is definitely not Zim. Dib doesn't know how this happened though or what it means for him, his family, and the earth.
Invader Zim, T, English, Suspense & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 11, words: 34k+, favs: 54, follows: 53, updated: 2/20/2020 published: 3/19/2018, Zim, Dib, Gaz, Purple
13Redefinition of an Irken: Redo » by
mariposa-asesino
The kids have grown up now. It's been five years since they met and while Dib chooses to celebrate the occassion, complete with a gift and an uncomfortably sincere expression of appreciation, Zim finds himself in a confrontation with his leaders, his entire identity ripped from him in a span of a few short minutes. (Minor swearing and some heavy topics, warnings will be provided.)
Invader Zim, T, English, Drama & Angst, chapters: 10, words: 17k+, favs: 11, follows: 19, updated: 2/9/2020 published: 6/26/2018, [Zim, Dib]