Disclaimer: I don't own Penguins of Madagascar

Opening the door only slightly as to make sure the coast was clear, I stepped out from behind the tree opening. It's been about two months since the big change in my life, not that I'm complaining. It's been a blast so far and living with Red isn't all that bad.

"Angel! Where are you going?"

Speak of the devil. I turned and saw him waiting some ways toward the top of the tree, "Just going to check on some friends."

"Alright but be back before nightfall. You know I don't want you out at night."

"Come on Red. A psychopath versus some random weirdos of the night."

"It's not the weirdos I'm worried about. You know very well what happens to you at night."

I rolled my eyes, "So Crazy gets a little out of control, nothing I can't handle Red."

"You said the exact same thing the last few times and look what happened."

Chuckling, I complied, "Alright. I'll be back before dark. Promise."

Walking away I thought about his behavior towards me. He can get pretty protective of me and it usually gets on my nerves, but I know he's just trying to help me get over my little mental 'problems'. After all, having to deal with what I go through... Well it's best to have some support along the way.

Along the way, I admired Central Park. The golden and bloodied leaves were already falling off the trees. The brisk cool air felt amazing. And from the look of the sky, I'd say it was going to rain soon. I loved fall, it's always been my favorite season.

Moments later I finally arrived at the Zoo and was about to head for the HQ, but something stopped me. People littered the pathways and I hated having to get near people. I gulped and took a deep breath. It's fine. No ones going to pay attention to you. Just go and ignore them.

I started walking forward and felt my muscles tense when passing by someone. When I finally got to the habitat, I found that the penguins were doing their cage routine for the visitors. Of course it attracted a lot of people, so I watched from a distance.

I don't know what it is, but I never felt comfortable around large groups. The feeling of being surrounded... I hated it.

Eventually everyone started leaving them alone so they could eat. I stepped forward and said, "Sup guys."

They turned to me and smiled. Skipper spoke first, "Well look who it is. We haven't seen you around here for a while. What brings you to the zoo?"

"Just wanted to ask you guys about Halloween. You guys planning anything?"

"Halloween? Of course we are! Right boys!" They all agreed.

"That's good to know. So what are you guys dressing up as? Oh wait lemme guess. Um... Private you're a Lunacorn, Skipper something military related, Kowalski science related, and Rico... I'm not sure 'bout you."

Private pouted, "How'd you know I was gonna be a Lunacorn?"

Kowalski smirked, "Why wouldn't I be something science related? But I'm not saying what exactly."

Rico started babbling and made imitations of what he was going to be. First he raised his flippers and looked as if he were attacking someone or thing. Then he opened his beak and started hissing.

"Oh your being a vampire. Nice!"

He nodded his head rapidly. Skipper chuckled, "Not even close for me."

Confused I asked, "Really? Thought I nailed it."

"Nope you're gonna have to wait for All Hallows' Eve for my costume. So what about yours?"

"Not saying until the big night."

"Can we at least guess? You did for ours." Private asked.

I shrugged, "Go ahead. But you're not gonna get it no matter what. In fact you'd have to be CreepyPasta fan to even know who or what it is let alone actually guess what I'm gonna be."

"That tough huh? Well knowing you and your obsessions, it would probably be better if we just waited."

I wasn't even listening or even heard them calling me. On the other side of the zoo, I saw Alice hauling an enemy. I was tempted to just go over and yell at it just for being here. My eyes narrowed. It was so close yet so far.

Kowalski jumped in the fence in front of me and looked in the direction I was glaring at. He groaned and shook his head, "Angel, how many times must we go though this? Every time you see one of those, you react the same way. That... Is not capable of being an enemy, it isn't even living."

"But it tells the Bro where the Bromaster is hiding."

"For the last time Angel, barrels are inanimate objects, therefore don't speak at all."

"I still don't trust barrels, along with untrustable statues."

"Untrustable isn't even a word." I was already gone before he had finished the sentence and was heading strait for the barrel. Soon enough I was standing face-to-face with it. Making sure no one was around, I started hitting it and screamed, "Barrel! I've had my eyes on you little..."

"Oh yes! Be telling those barrels who is de boss!"

To my side, Julien was hitting the barrel and cheering. I giggled at the sight. He may be an annoying, selfish self-proclaimed king, but I didn't really mind when he joined in with things like this. It has actually kinda fun to have someone with me in these crazy things, "Alright Julien. I think the little troublemaker has had enough."

Maurice and Mort soon appeared. Mort waved at me while Maurice smiled. "Hey guys. What's up?"

"The sky. Oh and a few birdies. Hi birdies!" Mort waved frantically toward the sky.

Maurice just shook his head and chuckled, "Oh nothin' much. Same old, same old."

"Hm. Are you guys gonna celebrate Halloween?"

Julien jumped in, "Of course we are to be celebrating dis Halloween."

"Oh good. Cuz I was wondering if maybe you guys would like to celebrate with me and the penguins."

"Uh I don't think the penguins would like that very much."

"Well I say you guys can so... Yeah. Anyway meet me at their habitat in a little bit. I got a proposition for everyone, k."

They nodded and walked off taking a still waving Mort with them. I headed over to Marlene's habitat. When I arrived, she was busy trying to get rid of all the leaves in her pond.

"Oh if it's one thing I hate about Fall its all the leaves falling in my pond." She muttered.

"Yeah that would probably get annoying."

She jumped and faced me, "Geez you're quieter than the penguins when it comes to sneaking up on people."

I smiled, "We'll that's good in my book. So you thinking of celebrating Halloween?"

"Uh duh! I love Halloween! You get to scare people and get treats for it."

"Yeah it is pretty awesome. So I was wondering if you wanna hang out with us that night."

"Sure why not. What are you guys doing? Trick or Treating?"

"No. I got something better in mind."

Her eyes widened, "Something better than Trick or Treating?"

"Yep. Just follow me to the penguins and I'll give everyone the info."

We walked a little ways before finding the birds and mammals arguing already. I sighed and clapped to get their attention. They instantly stopped, surprisingly, "Okay. So sorry guys but they're all here for a reason. A proposition for Halloween this year."

"A proposition? Is that right," Skipper wondered, "Alright let's hear it."

"We'll this year, I'm sorta planning a haunted house. A spooky one."

"A haunted house? I thought you said it was better than trick or treating?" Marlene asked.

"I never said which part was better. I assure you guys, that if you go through my haunted house, whether you get scared or not, there will be a big sweet surprise at the end."

They all started murmuring among themselves. After a few minutes, they all came to a conclusion.

Getting off the train, I surveyed my surroundings. People were running amok, sirens echoed through the streets, and crimes were being committed openly.

Yup, same old Hoboken or New Jersey's own ninth portal of Hades, as Skipper puts it.

I tightened my grip on my pocket knife and started walking. I've been jumped on a few times before, not that any of them ever succeeded, but I still don't want it to happen again.

After a while I finally reached my destination: the Hoboken Zoo.

To the side, I saw the puffin habitat and saw two lovebirds perched at the top. I smiled and let out a quiet squeal. Every time I see the two, I can't help but feel happy for them. Deciding to leave them alone, I headed for the boa constrictor cage.

Inside I found Savio staring hungrily at one of the Zoo keepers, who was obviously nervous. Standing to the side, I enjoyed the show.

The Zoo keeper was slowly inching toward the cage and tried to stay calm. But with Savio staring at him like that, he was practically shaking like a leaf. When he was close enough, Savio lurched forward toward the glass and the Zoo keeper immediately ran out screaming. Must be a newbie here.

He zoomed past me as I smirked. Savio was chuckling, "I didn't expect to see you here. Any reason for showing up?"

I casually walked toward his cage, "Well I was wondering, since Halloween is coming up, you, Hans, and Clemson might wanna take a tour of my haunted house. If you can get through, you get a big surprise."

"Hm a haunted house? Sounds interesting. Did you ask the others?"

"I saw them talking together so I left them alone. I figured maybe you could ask them later. So what do you say, you in?"

He stayed silent for a moment, "Why not? Frankly I wonder what goes on in your little dark, twisted mind. Maybe we'll finally see what's up there."

"Aw you think my mind is dark and twisted? That means a lot coming from you, but are you sure you wanna know what goes on up here?"

"I highly doubt there is anything that could scare me."

"Well see you and maybe the other two on Halloween."

I waved goodbye and headed out of the zoo, until I ran into someone.

"Angel? What are you doing here?" Clemson asked me.

"Uh just wondering if you guys might wanna hang out on Halloween. I'm planning something big that night."

"Oh yeah? What?"

"Savio'll fill you and Hans in. By the way, how are you two doing."

"Great! One of the best relationships I've had. N-not that I didn't have fun with you, but I-I -it's uh.."

I smiled and told him that all I care about is that he's happy with Hans. Finally heading out of the zoo, I started thinking of how to put this haunted house together. Then, the girls appeared, "Took you all a while to come out didn't it."

"So the haunted house is a go?" Dark asked.

"Everyone's in, so yeah."

Childish cheered, "Yay! We're gonna host a haunted house! This is gonna be awesome!"

"Everyone know their part in bringing this little project together?"

"All jobs have been assigned. Each of us will be doing something that corresponds with what we do." Brainiac assured.

"Halloween. Such a wonderful time of year to express your scary nature. We are all perfect to making this one of our greatest masterpieces." Artistic dreamily sighed.

"Yeah! It'll be a piece of cake with all our ideas." Fangirl agreed.

While all of them were talking about how this'll all come together, I smiled and thought how this year, will be a real scream.

I'm gonna have fun writing this :)

Childish: This is gonna be sooooo awesome!

Dark: Everyone'll sure be in for a real treat.

Fangirl: *sqeal* So exciting!

Now before I end it, I wanna ask if anyone wants to take a tour through our haunted house, all you gotta do is ask. Unfortunately, you won't be part of it as the girls have already got that covered, but you can experience it with everyone else. So yeah, enjoy!