Author's note: So as not to confuse anyone, this is gonna be a flashback. So it's sorta like a story in a story. If you don't get it at first, I'm sure you'll catch on soon.

A small penguin stood beside his mother with an expressionless face. His father stood in front of him, giving a lecture on how to stay safe in the navy. When his father had said all he could, the two saluted each other and with a few loving words, the youngest set off toward a long line of others.

"Skipper," His mother yelled out, "don't forget to write us!"

"Sure thing mom!

He quickly boarded the ship and went to the deck to wave goodbye. As soon as the ship had left the shipyard, the captain started assigning rooms. He was put into a room with two other penguins named Manfreeti and Johnson. Manfreeti was a penguin younger than Skipper with big eyes and a small body. He didn't look cutout for the navy but who knew? Johnson was about the same age as Skipper but was much taller and more muscular. They eagerly introduced themselves, excited about their first day of military training.

"Are you guys as pumped as I am!?" Exclaimed Johnson.

"I'm gonna miss my folks." Replied Manfreeti in a small voice.

I don't think there's anything to worry about. My father taught me everything he knew from when he was in the navy. He even got a purple heart!" Skipper stood in the middle of the two with a proud look on his face. He couldn't even begin to describe how proud he was of his father. Not only had he been hurt in battle, but, with his 3rd degree burns, and shot wound in his side, he had managed to drag his buddy, who was also injured, to the medic. Others often told him how much he reminded them of his father.

"Wow, my dad never joined the military. Instead, he stayed home and fished." Skipper nodded his head at the little penguin, feeling sorry for him. The small penguin looked up at him with his big eyes and he couldn't help but think about how cute he was.

After they had all unpacked, the rested on their bunk beds, knowing it was probably the last time they would be able to do so. After nearly an hour, their captain came in and they all jumped out of bed and saluted. Seeming pleased, the captain started to place his orders.

"As the first day on the ship, we expect all of our privates to come to the deck at 18 hundred hours for the Ni Ryobi Surprise party. Can you handle that!?"

"Sir, yes, sir!" They all replied in unison. The penguin stopped, looking at Skipper.

"You," he pointed towards him, "look familiar. State your name."

"Skipper, sir."

"Skipper eh, You wouldn't by chance be Tara and Sarge's boy would you?"

"I am, sir."

"Well welcome aboard boy! Sarge was a great friend of mine back in the good old days. I was the lucky one. The one he saved out on the battle field. If it wasn't for men like him, our country would be long gone. You have big shoes to fill in, son. As for the rest of you, I don't expect any less. Now, I'm off to tell the others about the meeting. I will see all three of you at the deck at exactly 18 hundred hours am I correct!"

"Yes sir!"

"Good! Now clean this place up, it's filthy. Oh, and call me Captain." With that, Captain left the room and the three got busy cleaning every little crumb visible to the penguin eye.

"What do you think the 'Ni Ryobi Surprise party is all about?'" Whispered Manfreeti.

"We'll just have to see when we get there," answered Johnson.

"I agree," added Skipper, "Let's just hope it's not what I think it is…"