Author note: I own nothing! Also this will proably be a very strange story. Some characters will probably be OOC but I tried to keep them in character as much as possible. It probably won't be my best work but...eh what ever. Enjoy(if that's even possible)!

*The Dare*

[Skipper's POV]

The zoo was closed and while I had very important training planned Ring-tail was able to ruin that by suggesting that the guys all get together for a guy's night. I thought the plan sounded idiotic and lame but everyone, after thinking about, began to think that the idea wasn't thst bad. The boys managed to rope me into it and well here we all are. At the moment everyone's trying to figure out what to do. Joey suggested that they box, Rodger suggested that they put on a play/musical. Ring-tail, of course, suggested they have a dance party. Private suggested Simon Says, Kowalski suggested Trivia, and Rico suggested Dreamy Date. While I didn't want to even be involved they asked me to what I wanted to do. I smirked and said, "Hot Potatoe!" which recieved an unanamous "No!"

After fifteen minutes of not being able to decide Rico voiced a new idea. He said, "Dare!" This actually sounded like a good idea and after thinking about it everyone agreed a macho game of Dare. Rico started by daring Rodger to what he found at the back of the fridge, raw sewage, spioled leeks, garlic, and bugs all mixed in one of Alice's boot. Once we had it out we had to give everyone a gas mask so we could breathe. Rico handed the gunk to Rodger who actually turned shade greener. He gulped, took a deep breath, pinched his nose, and drank the . Everyone in the room gaged and I actually think that Leonard barfed in the corner.

Finally Rodger stopped drinking the gunk and said, "Hmmm! It's actually not that bad."

This of course recieved a number of questioning and disgusted looks. "Ummm...okay...moving on. Rodger your turn. "Hmmm...okay I got I dare Julien shave all his fur off. Rico he'll need as razor." This should good for a laugh.

"What you silly crock-a-gator? If you think that the king is going to let his beautimous fur be shaved off you are being the dummy, dummy." That was actually very funny. Everyone had to tackle Ring-tail and lets just say that by the time we were done there was a screaming pink lemur with a rat tail in the zoo. This had everyone laughing and I do believe that I was laughing the hardest. This was almost worth missing combat training...almost. "So mister flightless bird you think that this is being funny?" Ring-tail was royally POed. now. I smirked, "Actually, I do find it funny. What are going to do about it." Ring-tail can't do a think to me. The worst he could do would be have us switch places again, which I highly dout he'ld do.

He smirked, "Oh really, then you silly billy penguin I dare you to ask the otter in."

What! "I beg your pardon."
Maurice whispered something to Ring-tail,"Oh right, out ment out. I dare you mr comando penguin to ask the otter out on a date. With flowers and moonlight and smoochies."

What, "You want me to ask Marlene out?" He nodded. I looked around and everyone seemed to be holding their breath...or their laughter. Everyone-includeing my team-seemed to believe that rthis was the funniest thing ever. Even more hilarious then Ring-tail's hissy-fit just a few minutes ago.

I growled, "Fine," and left for the otter habitat.

I was almost there when I looked back and saw everyone following me! "Really!"

Some of them mumbled sorrys while other had this ridiculous grin on their face...in truth it was creeping me out. Now I was in front of Marlene's habitat. I took a deep breath and hopped over the brick wall...in to the pond. I hadn't seen that coming.

I swam to the pond's bank and gulped. Why am I so nervous? It's just Marlene. 'Sides after all the times we...uh..left her traped she'll probably say no. Only she'll be nice about it. That's just how she is. I took another deep breath and did what I always did-barged right in. Marlene had been playing her guitar before I had...uh bursted in and she looked embarressed. She quickly threw the guitar to the side. "Skipper you can knock you know. Hey what are doing here anyway? Aren't you and the guys having a guy's night?" She was obviously babling but I could see some genuine curiosity in her eyes.

"Yeah I was but I just wanted to ask something." Okay Skipper breath. Relax. You've taken on a walrus with a wing and a prayer...and another wing. I can ask a girl out on a date. "Yeah, what is it?" she seemed concered. Granted that I usually only came to her for help in certain situations, it figures.

"Its just that well I wanted to know if you'ld like to go out on a date with me? Tonight?" Marlene looked shocked and didn't answer immediatly.

Sucked right. I'll continue it but only to get this idea out of my head. Critisize if you must and if you like it thanks. R&R!