Nobody's POV

It was morning at the penguin HQ and everyone had already gotten up from their bunks. Skipper was drinking his morning coffee, Kowalski was trying to explain rocket science to a half-listening Rico, and Private was holding his Lunacorn on the couch.

"Training's going to be a little different today boys." Said Skipper.

"What do you mean by that sir?" Asked a curious Private.

"You'll see. I'm expecting all of you topside in a few minutes."

And with that, Skipper climbed the ladder and left the other three penguins by themselves.

"What do you think he means?" Private asked.

"I dunno." Answered Rico.

"Skipper's unpredictable. I guess we'll just have to wait and see." Kowalski answered.

"Well, I'll meet you two up there."

Private left his two teammates and joined Skipper topside. Shortly after, Kowalski and Rico joined them as well.

"Okay boys, this is what I had in mind..." Skipper started. "Every soldier in a unit should possess some sort of skill or attribute that makes him different from the rest. Today, I'm going to find out what that is in each of you."

"I wonder what skill I possess." Kowalski said sarcastically.

"Me 'oo." Said Rico in an even more sarcastic tone.

"Hehe... yeah." Said Private nervously.

"Anyway," Skipper said, glaring at his comrades. "I will take each of you one at a time. Rico, you'll be going first. Private, Kowalski, feel free to do whatever you want until it's your turn."

Private and Kowalski opened the hatch and descended down the ladder of HQ. Kowalski went over to the couch and turned on the science channel while Private went to his bunk.

Private's POV

Kowalski wasn't nervous at all. He was clearly the intellect of the team. And Rico knew that he was the weapon's expert, so he was sure that he would do fine. It was me that I was worried about. I don't know what exactly is special about me. Skipper never goes to me for options or a piece of equipment that was vital for a mission. I was just.. there. I let out a sigh, and tried to get comfortable, but I just couldn't. My turn will come soon, and I don't know what Skipper will make of me then.

From outside I heard an explosion, and shortly after, the hatch opened and Rico came down.

"Walski! 'oo next!" Said Rico.

Kowalski got up from where he was sitting and made his way over to the ladder.

"Wish me luck!" Said Kowalski. "...not that I need it."

He opened the hatch and was gone, and I knew that it would be only a matter of time before I went too.

Nobody's POV

"So, how did you do?" Asked Private

Rico motioned to the stick of dynamite in his hand.

"Good job." Said Private with a phony smile on his beak.

Rico smiled back and then made his way to the couch. He turned on the tv and decided to watch this month's demolition derby.

Private had gotten up from his bunk and began pacing around HQ. He was more nervous than anything right now.

Without warning, the hatch opened once again and Kowalski made his way down to his teammates.

"You're up Private."

Private gave another fake smile to his two teammates and made his way to the ladder. His feet were dragging behind him, but he tried to ignore it. Slowly, he climbed each rung of the ladder until he finally reached the top. He slowly moved the fish bowl out of the way and stepped out into the light of day.

Private's POV

As soon as I was topside and closed the hatch behind me, I regretted coming up at all. You can go back, I thought to myself. You don't have to do this. Those thoughts left me as soon as I noticed Skipper. He appeared to standing in front of a chalkboard that was covered with different algorithms and strategies. I guess Kowalski did a good job.

"Well young Private, are you ready to be evaluated? Skipper asked.

I paused for a few seconds, taking in the full effect of his question.

"Yes." I answered, sounding much more confident than I actually was.

"Then let's begin."

Oh the suspense! This is going to be my first multi-chapter story. I have some pretty good ideas so I hope all of you enjoy!