The moon was high in the sky and giving off a glow all around the zoo. Kowalski was in the HQ working on something in his work room. Skipper was sitting at the table with Rico and Private was watching the tv. A minute later Kowalski rushed out of his room with a box in his arms. He threw it out of the hole and climbed up the ladder. "Where are you going man?" Skipped snapped not looking up from his drink. "I'm just going to test out my new invention." He said. He waddled off across to the edge of the water. He jumped out of their enclosure. Skipper was watching from the entrance of the HQ. He frowned motioning with his flipper for the other two to follow him. Kowalski went into the store room putting the box on the ground. They came up behind him. "Care to expand on that last comment you gave me?" Skipper asked. Kowalski turned looking at him. "Not really. I honestly have no idea what this baby is capable of….and it's so exciting!" He said proudly. Skipped just looked at him. "And just how do we know this contraption will actually work?" He asked a bit sceptically. Kowalski shrugged. Private let out a whimper hiding behind Skipper. "I don't think we should test it Skipper." He said. Skipper put a flipper around Private. "Don't worry kiddo. How bad can it be?"
"Hiya guys!" A voice called. Skipper turned seeing Marlene walking over to them. "Whatcha doing?" she asked. "I would say it's confidential but since even we don't know, I can honestly say, I have no idea." Marlene just looked at them. "Really?" He nodded. "Kowalski's got a new invention but he's not sure what it even does yet…and he wants to test it out!" Private said worriedly. She nodded. "Bit unsafe isn't it?" Skipper shrugged. Kowalski smiled turning to his machine. "Now let's see what this baby can really do!" Rico raised his flippers. "Woo hoo!" Private stayed hidden behind Skipper. Skipper watched Kowalski sternly as he pressed a button on the machine. He stepped back over to the others. A blue light shone out from the machine filling the room with a blue glow. "Is that supposed to happen?" Marlene asked. "Everyone take cover!" Skipper barked. The five animals dove behind some boxes of food or extra zoo clothes that was closest. There was a flash of light, some sparks flying and then an explosion.
Skipper opened his eyes slowly. He looked down to check himself over. He froze. He was no longer a penguin. He looked more like those infernal creatures…a human. He frowned pulling some clothes out of the boxes. "Am I the only one who's different?" He snapped crossly. "No Skipper." Private called. He got up walking out. Rico, Private, Kowalski, and Marlene came out after having got some clothes on. Skipper glared over at Kowalski. "Now who's fault is it that this happened….KOWALSKI!" Kowalski scratched behind his head. "Sorry Skipper. I really didn't think this would happen." He said quietly. Skipper looked his men over. Private had light black hair, light skin, blue eyes, and about 5"8'. Kowalski had dark brown hair, blue eyes, medium light skin, and about 6". Rico had dark brown hair, blue eyes, tanned skin and also about 6". Marlene had brunette hair just below her shoulders, brown eyes, tanned skin, slim like usual, and about 5"6'. He tilted his head slightly. "Not a bad bunch I must admit." He muttered. He glanced in the window looking at his reflection. He had black hair with white streak through it, slightly tanned skin, and blue eyes. He was about 6"6'. He grinned. "Especially me." Private walked over to him. He came to just below Skippers shoulder. "Uh, Skipper?" He whispered. "Yes Private?" he said. "What now?" Skipper looked down at Private. He knew Private was scared of all this change. He put his arm around his shoulder. "Don't worry soldier. We'll find a place to stay and work something out." Private nodded. Skipper had always been a brother to him but sometimes he seemed like the only father figure he had at the same time.
Skipper snuck the five of them out of the Zoo. He headed down the street of New York. Private stayed close to Skipper. Rico tapped Skipper. "What is it Rico?" he asked. He pointed to a building. Skipper looked it over. "A motel huh? Seems good enough." Rico nodded. Despite being human, Rico still was still mute though. Skipper got some money out of their reserves and got them a large room for the rest of the night. Private and Rico had bunk beds in one room. Kowalski took a single bed in one room with his inventions to work something out. Marlene then took a room leaving the main room to Skipper. Private lay on the bed and sighed. "Actually, this is rather comfortable." He said. Rico got the top bunk. He sighed contently. Kowalski smiled. "Not so bad after all then." Skipper just looked at Kowalski. "Just fix this." He murmured walking out to the patio of the motel room.
Once morning arrived, Marlene decided to go get some food from the shops. Kowalski gave her the money and she went off. Skipper watched her leaving the building. "Boys, stay here." He ordered. They nodded. He jumped over the patio landing on the concrete several levels below him. He jogged off till he caught up with Marlene.
Marlene heard the sound of him coming up to her. She looked at him and smiled. She liked how he looked being human. "Everything okay?" she asked. "Just going with you. Make sure everything is in order." He said. "That's sweet but I don't need it. Really." He shook his head. "No buts. I'm here and that's the end of it. And that's an order." She shrugged. She got to the shops and went inside with him. She went off to get some of their food. He eyed their surroundings. "Strange creatures honestly." He muttered to himself. He went off to get something's he knew these creatures needed under their clothes. He had studied certain things about them. He never thought he'd actually have to use any of this knowledge ever in his life. Now he was glad he had studied it all that time ago or he'd never know what to do now.
He then went back to the supermarket where Marlene was getting their fish and scallops. There was a man next to her talking to her. Skipper watched them closely. The man took Marlene's hand kissing the top of it. He got closer without them knowing listening to them. "You are such a beauty. I cannot believe I have never seen you before." He said. "T-thank you…Luke." She murmured. He smiled putting one hand on her cheek. "Perhaps you would allow me to take you out sometime Marlene." She just stared at him unsure about all these strange things. Luke suddenly paled. Marlene raised an eyebrow in confusion. She then felt someone against her back slightly. "Get. Away. From. Her." Skipper growled. Luke backed up from her. Skipper was taller than he was. Skipper glared at him. "Don't make me go commando on you!" He snapped. Luke disappeared off. Marlene looked up at Skipper. "Thanks. That was getting awkward." He eyed his surroundings. "Let's just get outta here." She nodded. He put his hand on her lower back urging her to move on. She blushed slightly but kept him from knowing as he led her to the checkouts. He paid and then left with her.
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