Disclaimer: I don't own Penguins of Madagascar or guest appearances


My POV

I stared up at the Zoo's entrance. Supposedly I was appointed to gaining the penguins trust, not that it wouldn't be hard since I already did. The only problem was... Well... I didn't like abusing someone's trust or anything for that matter. That, however, was only the good side talking. My bad side thought entirely different. I was going to reveal who I was, including my 'evil' intensions, as Blowhole put it.

"This is a bad idea Sara! You can't take advantage of the penguins! That's soo mean!" Childish whined.

"Ah shut it kid! This is after all what she really wants." Dark counter argued.

"But she's not a mean person."

"She can be, especially when I'm the dominant side."

Brainiac pulled Childish back, "Sorry Childish, but in this case she's right. You think she's not capable of being mean because Dark here is always chained down."

"Guys stop," I interrupted, "Hans is coming."

Seconds later, Hans walked up to us, well me as far as he was concerned.

"Ready to start with the plan?" He asked.

"I guess," I answered, "But what exactly is the plan?"

"Beats me. All I know is that it has to do with revenge, but I'm okay with it."

"He doesn't really tell what his plans are does he?"

"No not really."

"Do you at least know why you're all human?"

"It's so we have a better chance of the penguins not noticing us. Savio studies all their tunnels, finds them, and plans our route into their HQ. Clemson has to make sure the lemurs won't interfere this time, so he memorized their daily routine, mostly taking notes when they meet the penguins. And I watch the penguins myself."

"But they stay absolutely still when you're watching them."

"Unfortunately."

"I wonder if that's another reason why Blowhole wanted me as part of the plan. They already trust me so they're safe to do what they do. If you spy from a distance, maybe you'll get more than what you need," He looked at me confused, "You know what Skipper can do, but do you know what the others can do? Maybe you can observe their actions and discover their weak points."

His expression changed to one of shock then thought about it, "You know... That's not a bad idea."

I smiled inwardly and looked over at Brainiac. She smiled shyly and averted her eyes.

"And uh... Quick question. How come DBL isn't coming with us?"

"Well since the penguins know who she is and who she works for, it's a bit hard for her to even step ten feet of the zoo."

We walked in and I noticed that Savio and Clemson were already here. The penguin habitat was empty.

"Hm. Probably training inside or having a meeting," I jumped back when the fish bowl shot up in the air from an explosion, "Or Kowalski's showing off another failed invention."

"Maybe you should speak with Clemson before you go over to them," Hans suggested, "After what you did yesterday I wouldn't be surprised if he were still mad."

Clemson was leaning against the wall next to the habitat, the lemurs weren't awake yet. Are we early? Shaking it off I walked toward him. Frankly, I felt a bit worried. This was a Hoboken villain I kicked in the groin. Who knows how he'll react if I talk to him.

I stopped walking. No.

I turned around. No.

No. No don't back out. I gotta do this. Turn back.

Soon enough I was walking in circles, debating whether to talk to him or not. And the girls weren't helping.

"W-we could wait for h-him to come to us. L-like we always do." Brainiac stuttered.

"No way! We have to talk to him. If we don't he'll think we hate him. I don't want him to think that." Fangirl urged.

"She had every right to be angry with him anyway. He shoulda seen it coming." Dark muttered.

"But what if he hates us? I don't wanna talk to someone who hates us." Childish cried.

I groaned from their fighting. Why did I have to be so indecisive? Turning once more I found Clemson right in front if me with an amused looked, "Having fun?"

Blushing I answered, "Um sorta yeah."

"I kinda wanna talk to you about yesterday."

I gulped, "Um so did I."

"Oh well you first."

"... Why me?"

He smirked, "Ladies first."

I smirked back, "Age before beauty."

My smirk fell when I thought about what I just said. He chuckled and continued, "Alright. Well it's kinda about the promise. True I was a bit mad when you kicked me, but you did have a point about not getting angry. It would make sense after all, I guess. If I had known you could kick like that, I woulda ran for my life."

I giggled, "Yeah. I guess soccer really helped. Anyway, I wanted to apologize about that. I wasn't really thinking. Actually I've never really hurt someone like that out of anger. Annoyance yeah, but never anger. I always held it in."

"You shouldn't keep your emotions bottled up."

"I know but... What else could I do. So... We're good?"

He smiled, "We've always been good."

I smiled back, but thought about what I said again, "Um.. A bit of a random question... How old are you?"

"How old am- uh in Human years ... I don't know. Why?"

"Um no reason. Like I said, random question."

"Ooookaaayyy. Hey you wanna check out the city tonight? Just the two of us."

I opened my mouth to say yes... But something else came out instead, "No, but thanks. I have a feeling I'll be hanging out with the penguins tonight."

And with that I turned and left.


The penguins hopped out one by one and continued with their training. They failed to notice me behind them. Smirking, I slowly stepped forward and grabbed all of them into a hug.

"Intruder! Rico, stick me!" Skipper ordered.

"No need for that Rico. I come in peace." I said.

They all froze in place and tried to turn to look at me. I put them all down and saw they were all clearly shocked. Their expressions made me giggle a little.

"So... No welcome for me?"

All at once they started asking me questions. Why was I here? How did I get here? Did my parents know? Was I here alone?

"Ok ok slow down. One at a time."

"Sorry Sara, it's just... We didn't think we'd see you for a few more years." Private explained.

"Meh good point."

"So," Kowalski started, "Do we get any answers?"

I paused and thought back to before I arrived, "Well..."

Flashback

It was late at night. Almost everyone was asleep already, except for me and my parents. Tears fell silently as I listened to them fighting. Even if their room was a bit far from mine I suppressed any sobs threatening to rise. It wasn't hard, I've practiced over the years.

"My parents remembered how much fun I had over the summer."

My dad was starting to yell. I hate it when he does, "We can't keep this up! We're low enough on money already! If we want to save up and move out, we need to stop these therapy classes! They're not even working anyway!"

"I understand," My mom replied, "But she needs these classes, too. She's been troubled for who knows how long and she won't let anyone help."

"Exactly why we should just stop them. She's been seeing a therapist since we got back and still nothing. We need to save up as much as we can right now. We don't even know if what she has in true."

"I still don't see why she needs to wait until she's 18 to get a diagnostics."

As they continued fighting, Dark crept out and whispered, "It's all your fault. They're suffering because of you."

After a minute, I repeated, "It's all my fault. They're suffering because of me... I'm sorry."

"So they decided to send me back for fall break."

After successfully sneaking out I walked to the nearest back, which was only down the street, and took some money out of my back account. Saving up since first grade really helped.

Later I called a taxi and headed for the nearest airport. I'm glad it was the last day before break.

End of Flashback

"So that means I'll be staying for the week. Pretty cool huh."

"Oh that's wonderful," Private exclaimed, "I can't wait to catch up with you!"

"If it isn't too much trouble," Kowalski began, "I'd like to ask you about school. Maybe I could help you in Science, being a scientist myself."

"Nah that's okay Kowalski. AP Chem isn't that hard."

"AP?"

"Advanced Placement. But I don't wanna talk about school yet, instead I wanna hang out with Rico. I could use some Rico insanity in my life right now."

Rico pumped his flipper, "Aw yeah!"

"Hold it missy," Skipper interrupted, "Don't think just because you're our friend were going to stop training, right boys!"

Each of them only gave a weak smile and chuckled nervously.

"Oh right. You and your boys gotta stay in shape after all. Don't want all that muscle to deflate now do we. Gotta train like the macho men you are."

"Finally! Someone who knows its all muscle and not fat. And thank you for the compliment, maybe tonight you can stop by."

"I was gonna anyway. So I'll see you boys tonight."

I waved goodbye as some visitors started arriving. I could hardly wait for tonight. Suddenly, I heard a beeping noise from... My wrist. Oh yeah. Blowhole gave me a wrist communicator so DBL could check up on my part. It looked like a normal watch, but when turned on the face would disappear and reveal whoever was trying to contact me.

I answered it and she appeared, "Hey, you called."

"Yeah. How did the meeting with the penguins go?"

"Pretty good. Already been invited to come over tonight. So yeah, nothing big yet."

"Alright. Just be sure to keep updating with me, otherwise I'll keep trying to contact you myself and who knows if I try at the wrong."

I grimaced slightly and thought of the possibile situations, "I'll keep that in mind."

"Good. And don't forget to update after your little reunion with them."

"Got it."

The transmission ended and I looked around for something to entertain myself until tonight. I could start a conversation with Marlene, scare the daylights out of Julien, or maybe hang out with Clemsom for awhile. My attention turned to him and thought about what I told him ealier. I didn't see his reaction, so I didn't know if he was brooding or not.

"Why did I reject his offer?"

Dark loomed next to me again, "Because he doesn't matter right now. Keep your eyes on the prize and forget about him."

I'm pretty sure some of the others were out and about as well, trying to convince me otherwise, but I couldn't hear them some how. All I could hear was Dark's words repeating in my mind. What's going on?


Finally!

Fangirl: He's the big and scary, elegant and hairy, fear-inspiring, years-til-retiring, looting-stealing, banana-peeling, undisputed master of the sea! *sqeals* I love Ice Age 4!

I blame you! I can't stop listening to that song! Now I'm getting more interested in Ice Age than actually working on this fic.

Childish: It's not our fault it's a cool movie. In a world that's going under, to survive you must learn to plunder.

Stahp! Btw, I'm sorry DBL and Ocean! I don't know how to involve you both in here! DX But I'm doing my best!

Dark: ... Fail.

*glares* Enjoy!