I'm glad everyone is enjoying this story very much and thank you guys for the welcome back. That meant very much to me. So here is the next chapter.
Disclaimer: I do not own Penguins of Madagascar.
(Central Park)
The penguins and Dave drove quickly through Central Park as they headed back to the zoo. It was already late afternoon and the day was passing quickly.
"Are we almost there Skippa. I have a bad feeling about something right now," Private said.
Skipper sighed and said, "For twentieth time Private, yes we're almost there."
Private sighed and said, "I still have a bad feeling though."
"What's up Private?" Dave asked.
Private let out a little whine and said, "I have the feeling that something bad is going on in the zoo right now."
Skipper sighed in annoyance and said, "Go ahead Rico. Pedal to the metal please."
Rico smiled widely and said, "OHH YEAH!"
Rico then pushed down harder on the pedal and the little pink car just zoomed towards the zoo.
(Badger Habitat)
Marlene was still thrusting down hard on Jack's chest, but she was still getting very little response out of him.
"Come on Jack please. Please wake up," Marlene said with the tears flowing down her cheek.
Both Becky and Stacy were clutching each other and both were crying hard. They didn't want Jack to die. Especially since they were blaming themselves for Jack collapsing. If they hadn't have had their little dance party, then Jack probably wouldn't be barley clinging to life.
"Please help him Marlene," Becky said.
"I'm trying girls. But I don't think it's working," Marlene said, but then she heard a coughing sound from Jack.
Jack was coughing hysterically, but it eventually died down. He then began breathing through his mouth which resulted in a horrible raspy sound.
Marlene held Jack tight and sighed in relief.
"Well at least he's breathing now. But it sounds labored. I hope the guys get back soon," Marlene said as she cradled Jack in her arms.
As if on cue, Private came running into the badger habitat all out of breath.
"Hey we're back. I just came over to see if-," Private began, but stopped when he saw Jack was having a hard time breathing.
Private gasped and yelled, "JACK! KOWALSKI, SKIPPA, RICO, DAVE! JACK IS DOWN!"
A moment later, the other three penguins plus Dave ran into the badger habitat and saw Jack.
"JACK!" Dave yelled and then knealt beside Marlene.
"He's breathing, but just barely," Marlene said.
Dave sighed and Skipper turned to his men.
"Boys we need to go get Alcie. NOW!" Skipper said.
"What? Skippa are you sure?" Private asked.
Skipper looked directly at Private and said, "I'm sure Private. We need to get Alice over here. If they can get him on one of those breathing machines on him, it can keep him alive a little bit longer. Now move out."
The other three penguins saluted and they left for the zoo office and Skipper turned to Marlene.
"Marlene you get Jack outside. Becky and Stacy, you two make as much noise as possible as Alice passes by. Once she sees Jack, she'll take him to get hooked up to those machines that humans use," Skipper said.
Marlene nodded and Skipper waddled out of the cave. Marlene lifted Jack up and started carrying him outside. She set him down on the grass and she walked back to the cave.
Dave looked at Jack as he lie on the grass and said, "Poor kid. I hope we can help before it's too late."
"Did you guys get anything while you were out?" Marlene asked.
Dave nodded and said, "Yes. We got a human vaccine and Kowalski believes we can turn that into a vaccine to use on him. Now all we can do is get it done before it's too late."
Marlene sighed and said, "Please hurry up guys."
(Zoo office)
Alice was busy doing some paperwork in her office. Oh how she loathed paperwork. It was all boring and all it did for Alice was distract her from her own time.
"Guh! How many pounds of fish do those penguins go through in one day. Not to mention the otters and polar bear. We'll go bankrupt on fish alone," Alice complained, but her complaints were cut short when a small rock flew through the window and sent glass to the floor.
"HUH! WHAT THE! WHO DID THAT!" Alice said and walked to the window to her office.
She already couldn't see anyone, but she did see movement from a nearby trash can.
"Okay, who is out there? The zoo is closed today," Alice yelled.
Private popped out from behind the trash can and waved at Alice.
"What the? How did you get out again?" Alice said and then left the office.
Private kept his ruse up until Skipper patted Private's shoulder.
"That's enough Private. Now we just got to get Alice over to the badger place," Skipper said.
Private nodded and said, "Right Skippa."
They looked back out and saw Alice was walking their way.
"All right boys. Back to the badger habitat. Double time," Skipper said.
Alice came around the corner and saw the penguins already sliding away. She walked in that direction which headed towards the badger habitat.
(Badger habitat)
Becky and Stacy looked out as Alice approached the badger habitat. Their moment was coming and it had to be good.
"OK Becky, she's coming. Your remember what to do right?" Stacy said to Becky.
Becky nodded and they waited as Alice approached. As Alice passed by, the girls began making hissing and growling sounds at her. Something that they've both wanted to do for a long time. Alice stopped and looked at them.
"What do you disgusting creatures want now?" Alice said as she turned to the girls.
The girls walked closer to Jack and Alice took notice of what was going on. Jack was breathing weakly and was barely moving.
"Oh my goodness. Badger down," Alice said and then she turned on her radio.
"Hey Sal. The new badger is down. Prepare the respirator for him," Alice said and began climbing into the badger habitat.
The girls backed away as Alice did her job and carried Jack out of the habitat. The girls sighed as Alice left with Jack in her arms.
The penguins jumped out of the badger cave that they had ducked into as Alice chased them.
"So Jack is going to be alright now?" Private asked.
Kowalski sighed and said, "Not quite Private. Alice is just going to keep him alive for now. If we can't cure him in time, they'll put him to sleep."
Private shrugged and said, "So he'll just get a nap. What's so bad about that?"
Everyone one sighed and Rico just gave Private a slap.
"OW! What was that for?" Private asked.
Dave came walking out of the badger cave and said, "Private. Put to sleep means they put them to sleep... permanently."
It took a moment, but Private soon realized what it was that Dave meant.
"Oh. Oh dear. We have to help him," Private said as tears came to his eyes.
Skipper sighed and said, "You've done all you can Private."
"Now it's all up to me and Dave. Come Dave. We still have work to do," Kowalski said and waddled away with Dave following.
"Hey Kowalski," Marlene called out as Kowalski and Dave turned back around.
"Good luck," both Becky and Stacy called out.
Kowalski nodded and both he and Dave jumped out of the badger habitat.
And that ends chapter 7. Almost done with the story. Just a couple more chapters to go.
Also I'm very excited for 'The Hunger Games' film to come out. Less than two weeks to go.
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