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The group was at the leopard seals home, having a feast of fish and squid. "This is great, but I think it's about time to go home."
"Are you sure you can't stay a little longer?"
"I'm sure, especially since that is going to be the last boat here until after winter except pirate vessels and it's aout to leave." DB was pointing at a lone boat that had a few people going in and out of it. "I'm sorry we can't stay any longer."
"Think I could come with you?"
Everyone stared at Hunter. "Hunter, it would be a while before you could come back and I'm not even sure if the zoo has a place for leopard seals."
"They do, but they would definently know if a new one showed up."
"I'm sorry, Hunter, but it just doesn't have any real possibility of happening."
"Well, then, i just can't hold this any more. I'm in love with Private."
There was a unified gasp from everyone at the table, except from DB and Johnathan. "Told you."
"Yes you did, DB."
"Wait. You two knew she was in love!?"
"Yes, Skipper. We did."
"How!?"
"Well, the biggest piece of evidence is the fact that she was able to fight off the control of those helmets long enough for it to be destroyed. Only one problem with that. Cupid is also in love, along with Mama duck."
"WHAT!?"
"It's true, Private. I was nervous about telling you, though."
"It is also true with me. That is why I came."
DB leaned back and propped his legs up on the table. "Do you need me to stall the ship taking off?"
"Yes, please."
"Come on Johnathan."
"YES! I get to have some fun." The two headed off towards the ship with grins on their faces.
"Sugar bear, are you sure you're in love with a penguin?"
"Yes, daddy."
One of the leopard seals jumped onto the table. "But, that is so unnatural! A leopard seal and penguin can't be in love!"
"I agree with that large mammal. There is no way that could happen. There is no way that Private is in love with a leopard seal."
"Honey, I think you're just a little dilusional from the stress of what happened."
"But, I'm not! I've actually felt it ever since he helped me get back home."
"I've loved him ever since we first met in Madagascar. It truly was love at first sight. How he could fall for someone else is beyond me. Especially if it is someone like you. I can't even see how you two became friends."
DB and Johnathan came up without anyone noticing and just decuded to watch it play out. Johnathan whispered to DB, "I bet ya Hunter ends up eating Cupid. Or, at least the head."
DB whispered back,"You're nuts. Private and the other penguins wouldn't even let her get close. One thing is for sure, though. The zoo is getting another leopard seal."
Skipper leaned up to Private and said, "Go on Private. Tell them that you aren't in love and are happy just being a commando with no girl."
"Well, uh actualy-"
Kowalski cut him off by saying, "Yes. It's true, I mean, he doesn't really have any time spent with any of you and he couldn't possibly have affections for any of you."
Private tried answering again, but was again stopped by Hunter's dad. "You see, sugar bear. He's not in love, so just let this crazy idea die, okay?"
"I'm not sure he's really not in love. I still believe he's in love with me."
Private kept trying to answer, but he was continuously stopped. He finnal had enough and screamed, "QUIEEEET!" Everyone turned to Private, who had began breathing heavily from the scream. "Look, I have feelings for all of you, but I'm not sure who I've fallen in love with."
"Well, whatever you decide, I'm still wanting to move into the zoo with you."
"I'm sure I could find a way to get you in with very few difficulties." Everyone turned their attention to DB and Johnathan. "So, now we can sneak on board without any humans causing us troubles."
"Woah! I'm not letting her leave."
"Daddy!"
"Look, i know it would be hard for you to let her leave, but would she really be accepted here, now that they know she's in love with a penguin? Let's just see. How many of you actually would accept her for being in love with a penguin?" None of the leopard seals said anything. "See? She would be ridoculed, so it's actually better this way."
"Then, I'm coming too. I'm not letting her leave without me."
DB's eyes went wide. "Didn't see that one coming. I guess I could sneak you into the zoo as well. It would just be a little harder. Well, let's get back to the zoo. I'm sure everything will work out."
The group left and got onto the boat. The leopard seals waved as best they could as the boat was leaving.
that evening
Private was sitting on top of the boat, looking at the stars. He turned to see DB coming up. "'Ello, DB. I thought you were asleep."
"I couldn't sleep knowing a friend was in distress." He winced a little as he spoke. "I know what's bothering you, but think you could tell me in your own words?"
Private nodded and took a deep breath. "IREALLYLIKEEACHOFTHEGIRLSTHA T'SINLOVEWITHMEANDIDON'TWANTTOHURTANYOFTHEIRFEELING SBUTIFIDON'TCHOOSEONEOFTHEM,THENI'LLBEHURTINGALLOFTHEMANDIJUST DON'TKNOWWHATTODO!"
"Well, the best thing to do is to listen to your heart. Whichever is right for you, you will know by your heart. Try to get some sleep. That may help you."
"Alright. You going to sleep?"
"Soon."
"Alright. See you in the morning." Private hopped down the lader and DB sighed.
He looked down, then back up. "Thanks to you, I had to lie to him...It may not be a big deal to you, but it is to me! I don't want to hurt any of them, which is why I've been trying to tell the truth whenever I talk to them, that way I'll maintain at least a small level of trust!" DB put his head in his flippers.
Johnathan came up and sat next to DB. "Why so glum, chum?"
"You already know the answer." DB didn't raise his head.
"I know it's hard, but, to save him, you need to do what Blowhole says, at least a little longer. Besides, I'm sure the others will understand."
"Doubtfull. They all hate Blowhole, as do I. If they find out I've been working for him, then they'll hate me. Skipper hates Blowhole so much that is the reason for his paranoia." The two didn't notice Skipper come up at that sentece. He decided to keep himself hidden. "Also, Kowalskiis envious of Blowhole always getting cooler things than him. Then, Rico also has a bit of a grudge against him for always tryong to take over the world, as does Private for the same reason." Skipper raised an eyebrow at why DB was talking about that. "So, if any of them ever find someone that is working for Blowhole, especially if they have befriended them, they will forever hold a grudge against them because they betrayed their trust. Blowhole is one of their most long-time enemies. Anyone working for him is doomed for torture from them." DB sighed. He finally raised his head. "You know all the reasons for me wanting to kill him by any means nessecary."
At this point, Skipper began walking forward. "Ya. Trapping your best friend, almost having you get caught in Sweden, and worst of all-" He was cut off by Skipper clearing his throat. Both DB and Johnathan let out a yelp of surprise. "Skipper! how long have you been there?"
"Well, the first thing I heard was something about Blowhole being part of the reason to my paranoia. Why were you talking about why we each hate that dolphin?"
"Well, we were just sort of thinking if someone had been found to be an undercover agent after befriending you guys."
"Well, you're mostly correct. Only, we wouldn't stop at just torturing. We would make sure he recieved the most painful death possible."
"Question, what if, hypothectically, they were forced to work for Blowhole because, oh I don't know, one of their best friends was captured and put in a position that they couldn't be freed and could easily be killed and the only way for them to get out is to do what Blowhole says and any disobediance resulted in the death of their friend?"
"Well, we would forgive him of that after a long period of torture. Why?"
"Just curious."
"Well, don't stay up much later, got it?"
"Ya." Skipper jumped down the ladder and DB whispered to Johnathan, "Think that's all he heard?"
"I think so." The two didn't notice the reindeer peeking over the edge. "I don't think he heard anything about you working for Blowhole."
"You're probably right. Just imagine how bad it would have been if he found out I was working for his worst enemy."
"Ya. We should hit the hay."
"You're right. Let's go." Cupid quickly ducked as they went by. She smirked, as she saw an oppurtunity for blackmail.
Next morning
DB was walking along the deck, when he ran into Cupid. "Helo, DB."
"Hey, Cupid."
"I heard an interesting conversation last night." DB turned white. "It was something about a dolphin named Blowhole I believe. I also heard he had an agent working for the penguins."
"O-oh, r-really? D-did y-you hear who?"
"Yes. You. Don't worry, I won't tell."
"If I do something for you, correct?"
"Yes. Make sure you can't get Hunter into the zoo."
"Can't make that promise. Maybe something else?"
"No. Do it, or else, I will tell everyone about your secret, you have until lunch for your answer."
Cupid walked off, and DB tried to think of another way out of this.
lunchtime
Everyone was eating their lunch, and Cupid smirked towards DB. He just shook his head no to her. She shrugged, then began to speak." Everyone, I have something to say."
"so do I. I think I've chosen who I'm in love with."
"Well, I think you'll want to hear this first."
"Alright."
Private sat down and all eyes went to Cupid. "Well, I just wanted to say that DB is working undercover for the penguins worst enemy, Blowhole." Skipper and Johnathan were taking a drink and coughed at that.
"That's preposterous! I've been living with them for quite a while now. There could be no way I could be working for Blowhole this long without them finding out."
"It would explain your disappearances, though."
"I go to the clock tower for air. It has a great view and helps me think. I really have no reason to go against you guys. I see each of you as brothers."
"But, I heard you and Johnathan talking last night about it!"
"I think you misunderstood what you heard."
"Then why didn't you correct me earlier this morning?"
"That's what you meant by blackmail." Everyone turned to Johnathan. "I never thought you would even think to go this low."
"I was actually in quite a shock, so I didn't know what to say."
"I can't believe you, Cupid! I thought you were the one for me, but now I realize I was wrong! I never want to see you again! Trying to blame DB for something he would nevah do! I can't believe I even felt anything for you!"
"But, I'm not lying!" Cupid looked towards DB, who was now wearing a smirk. "FINE! Don't come crying to me when you find out I wasn't lying." Cupid left the room and pulled out a bag with the magic powder and flew off.
"Well, I now knwo that it's Huntah I'm in love with. Sorry, Mama duck. You are a great friend."
"It's okay Private. i understand."
"Looks like our family just got a whole lot weirder." Everyone had a small chuckle at DB's comment. "Well, I'm gonna take a walk." He got up and left, as did Johnathan.
"Kowalski, meet me at the top of the ship."
"Aye, aye sir!" The two belly-slid out.
DB and Johnathan were walking around the ship, avoiding all the humans. "Thanks for helping me put there."
"I had heard what Cupid said and was trying to think of how to save you from it. After I seen what you were doing, I decided to follow your lead."
"Wait a sec." DB turned his head towards the top of the ship and seen Kowalski's head. Johnathan noticed him too. DB did some hand signals and Johnathan nodded. They got to where they could hear them talk.
"What did you want me up here for sir?" Kowalski was watching a pacing Skipper.
"Well, I believe we should keep a closer eye on DB."
"Because of his weakening condition." Skipper glared at Kowalski. "Allow me." Kowalski slapped himself.
"Because I believe he might be working for Blowhole. We just need to watch him long enough to know he isn't. We should also watch Johnathan. Also, let's bug the top of the clocktower."
"Yes, sir."
"I don't want to believe it, but he asked me about how we would react to someone who had gotten into our base while working for Blowhole. Before that, he and Johnathan were talking about why we hate Blowhole. Only thing that doesn't make sense is why he said he wanted to kill Blowhole."
"Well, we may just be overreacting."
"Maybe, but we can't be too careful. Now, let's get back down."
After the two were gone, DB and Johnathan got down and smiled a little. "Guess I'm gonna have to lay off of the working for Blowhoel until they are no longer suspicious."
"Guess so."
DB put his flipper to his earpiece. "I'm not going to erase their memory. It would seem strange to the others if they began talking about it and those two had no idea. I also can't pretend to use the forgetting ray on them by accident." Niether noticed Hunter outside the window above them. "I'm sorry Blowhole, but we're just going to have to wait until this all blows over." DB and Johnathan shared a high-five. "Yes. i am happy about it, but I wasn't lying to you, no matter how much I want to. Bye." DB and Johnathan shared another high-five before walking off.
"Cupiid was right. I can't let Private know. He might react the same way. I can't tell anyone."
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