Hey again! I got a request for this pair a bit ago, so I'm trying to form it into something… presentable. Alright, here it is, and please review.
Disclaimer: I do not own the Penguins of Madagascar.
"Are you sure Skipper?" Kowalski looked up from his latest invention to look up at his commander. Oh, how he envied him. He was a great leader but could always find time for fun and relaxation. He also had great looks and charm, according to his ex-girlfriend, not to mention all of the ladies were chasing him down from Denver. He sub-consciously idolized him.
"Yes Kowalski, I'm sure." Truly, Skipper was not. Even though he was the leader of the team, he still had flaws. He was sure of what to do on missions, but when it came to things like his teammates, he wasn't quite sure. He saw Rico playing Mahjong the other day, he couldn't quite get to Kowalski when it came to Jiggles, and he was honestly freaked out by the fast that Private, cheerful Private, was sobbing. He had barely contained a heart-attack when he saw the two in that position.
He glanced over at Kowalski. He was honestly jealous of Kowalski. He had book smarts and street smarts. He knew what to do and when to do it. Why else does Skipper always ask Kowalski for options? He always knew he had good ones, ones better than his, and for that he was jealous. He would never admit this though. He thought it was foolish and childish to be jealous of one of your team members. The things they have that you don't are a big part of the team, right?
"Alright. What exactly are Rico and Private doing?" Kowalski turned to face his leader, but had to turn around once more.
"Oh, nothing… Doing the same things they always do…" Skipper trailed off, wondering…
"Yes, but those two never really talk to each other." Kowalski had a point. Was there ever an episode that revolved around those two? I think not. Skipper sighed and hopped down.
"So… What're you doing?" Kowalski looked up, only slightly surprised he was interested before he was done. He never really wanted to be disappointed, or at least that was what Kowalski always told himself.
"Ah, the - -. It can - - - - - - - - -. Uh, yeah…" It was odd to be standing there. If you were there, quietly reading a book in the darkest corner making no sound, that would ease the awkward silence ten-fold. Skipper finally made a decision.
"Hey, uh, anyway I could help?" Kowalski was stunned by his request. He never lent Kowalski a hand. Maybe it was because he thought that Kowalski could handle it by himself… Nah.
"Uh, sure, of course. Could you hand me the…" And the rest of the night for them was completing the invention. Skipper hadn't realized how hard and time-killing working on an invention was, even with two penguins, not to mention one is directing the other. He supposed Kowalski didn't have it so easy.
Many times Kowalski asked for Skipper's opinion, with things he could easily decide on, but he was always unsure. I guess he didn't want to mess up the project… Hmm… Was he always so unsure? Of course. He doesn't want to mess up a mission! What great leader does something like that? Skipper doesn't. Kowalski supposed Skipper had a big burden. How did he not realize it before.
They shook flippers and went off to bed with a newfound respect for each other.
Yeah, I guess I do imagine them being jealous of each other. I suppose Rico and Private are the same with each other as well. Anyways, there you have it. R&R, and I'm always willing to take suggestions for pairings for plots.