Adopted Preteen Penguins
By: Terrell James (T.J.)
Summary: This story takes 2 ½ months after "Surf's Up" where 5 preteen Californian penguins lost their mother after a fateful tragedy. This will be a very sad, yet touching story.
Chapter 1: The Tragic Letter
5 Californian preteen penguins: R.J. (Riley Jacob): 15, Terrence "Mookie": 14, Frankie: 13, Taylor "Skywalker": 12 and Buster: 11; 5 rockhopper penguin brothers residing from San Diego, California. They were already back home from school and they lazed around, waiting for their adopted mom to come. Hours went by and their mother still didn't come. R.J. looked around the house, looking worried where their mom is.
"Hey, did you see mom? It's 5:30 and she still isn't here." said R.J.
Skywalker and Buster looked at R.J. and said, "No. We haven't seen her since we were home."
R.J. sighed nervously and looked around and asked Mookie and Frankie if they heard from their mom.
"Hey. Did you hear from her?" asked R.J.
Mookie and Frankie nodded their heads as a 'no' and R.J. began to be a little tense. He tried to relax and began to think about what happened to their mom. He laid on his couch for 10 minutes and then, came a knock at the door and R.J. answered nervously and saw a young penguin handing a telegraph to R.J.
"Do you know a Cassie Barrington?" asked the young penguin.
R.J. swallowed nervously and said, "Yeah. She's my adopted mom. She adopted me and my bros."
The young penguin sighed and said, "I'm sorry. I figured this must be hard for you." Then, he walked away and R.J. called his brothers and they came down and they read the note. The note reads: "To your brothers… At 12:30 p.m., Cassie Barrington, adopted mother of Riley Jacob (R.J.) Cyrus, Terrence "Mookie" Hutchinson, Franklin Osment, Taylor "Skywalker" Burton and Buster Kingston, got run over by a car by her former partner, Nathan Jackson on purpose for revenge. She died 15 minutes later. I'm sorry to say that she passed away this afternoon. I know she's been in good care for 7 ½ years. I'm pretty sure that we can talk to someone and adopt you. Signed, her former assistant: Nicholas Gomez.
After reading the note, all their tears came down from their eyes and started to cry.
"I didn't know she died." said Mookie.
"I knew something would happen to her." said R.J., tearfully.
Frankie put his fin around R.J.'s shoulder and said, "Dude, it's not your fault she died. These things happen, even when at least expect it."
"Yeah, but not today, man." said R.J.
They formed a group hug and hoped everything was going to be fine. 2 hours later, a knock on the door came and Mookie answered the door and saw an older penguin who stated that he worked with their mom.
"Can I help you?" asked Mookie.
"My name is Steven Mosley. I used to work with your mom in a Los Angeles restaurant. I heard about your mom's death and I'm sorry. I was sent by the Penguin Kids Adoption Agency (P.K.A.A.) to let you spent a few nights with me until someone takes you to another country where it's peaceful." said the older penguin.
"Like where?" asked Mookie.
"It's supposed to be a surprise." Steve said.
"Okay. You going to come in?" asked Mookie.
"Actually, I came to take you to my place until someone adopts you." said Steven.
"Okay. Excuse me for a minute." said Mookie.
Mookie called out his brothers and told them that they're going to pack up and head over to Steven's house. An hour later, they went to Steven's house.
"Are you sure you're gonna take us in?" asked Skywalker.
"Only until you guys get adopted by someone." said Steven.
"All right." said Skywalker.
Minutes later, R.J. looked up at the window and began to think about their adopted mom.
"You okay?" asked Steven.
"Just a little sad, I guess." said R.J.
"Still thinking about your mom?" asked Steven.
"Yeah. I'm trying to be strong, but it's just hard to keep my own personal grief to myself." explained R.J.
"It's going to be okay." said Steven.
Steven hugs R.J. and pats him on the back for some comfort. R.J. sighs and heads to bed with his brothers, hoping for a better day.
