Disclaimer: I do not own The Penguins of Madagascar or any of its characters. I do own Alex the penguin and the two younger kids, Sam and Ethan.

Immediately Skipper jumped to his feet and stormed over to his daughter, confusion mixed with anger in his eyes.

"What do you mean?" he demanded, crossing his flippers over his chest. "Did that Irish guy say something? I hope he didn't expose us?" Suddenly fear flashed on his face as his flippers fell to his sides and he eyed his daughter worriedly. He was asking so many questions that Alex's head was beginning to spin.

Before she could answer even one of his questions, she noticed everyone else was beginning to gather around. Private and Sam abandoned their TV show, and Alex was slightly surprised to see rage in Rico's eyes; then she remembered how the crazed bird didn't like or even trust the Youtubers.

A heartbeat later, Kowalski waddled out of his lab and stood beside Alex, while he faced his leader. Alex was relieved when he replied to Skipper's questions.

"Apparently, Jack and Mark are planning another vacation here," the tall penguin told him. "And it sounds as if they expect to see us." He looked at his leader closely. "Should we risk meeting up with them again?"

It seemed like Skipper had already made up his mind. "No. We can't risk seeing them again," he decided, turning his back on everyone and walking across the lair. He halted in front of the bunks and then turned, pacing the room. "If they come here, we pretend like we don't see them or even know them," he continued, walking back and forth. "We can't afford another incident like last time."

Alex couldn't believe what she was hearing. She stepped in front of him, and he paused in his pacing. "But dad," she began, only to break off when Skipper raised his flipper to silence her.

"You know why we can't make contact with them again," he said. "We would be risking our whole operation if we allow those two back into our lives."

Kowalski stepped forward. "Maybe we can at least speak to them," he said slowly, and Skipper gaped at him. "I'm not saying it would be a good idea to bring them here," he quickly added. "But they must want to tell us something, and I don't see what harm it would do to listen."

Alex was starting to feel hopeful. But Skipper hesitated. "Are you sure, Kowalski?" he asked.

The tall penguin shrugged. "Maybe," he answered. "They haven't exposed our secret so far. I don't think another visit will make them go back on their promise."

"I think we can trust them," Private spoke up, and Sam nodded eagerly, though Alex wondered if she really understood the huge risk Skipper and the others would be taking. Alex understands but she truly believes they can trust the Youtubers.

Skipper turned to Rico, who was still looking very upset. "You don't think this is a good idea, huh?"

He shook his head. "No, no," he growled.

Skipper looked at Kowalski, then Alex, and then at Private and Sam. He sighed and said to Rico," Looks like we're outnumbered. Fine," he muttered. "We can go meet them."

Joy shot through Alex. "Oh, thank you!" she cheered, throwing her arms around her father.

He rolled his eyes, but she was glad to see the happiness on his face. Even if he didn't like that the Youtubers were coming here, he was clearly glad that his daughter was happy.

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