Really short chapter… So bear with me…
Family Feuds
Chapter 4: Saving Science
"What!?" Doris exclaimed. "No! That… That is impossible." She said, crossing her flippers.
"I'm sorry Doris. But your brother's at it again…" Kowalski pressed.
"So… Uncle Francis took Science?" Louise repeated.
Alexander nodded.
"Is somebody gonna inform Skipper or something?" Louise asked.
"No need. We heard it all." Skipper said, emerging from underwater and jumping onto the solid icy ground. Two other penguins followed.
"GAH! How long have you been under there!?" Louise panicked.
"Long enough to hear your whole conversation." Skipper informed then he turned to Kowalski. "So… Kowalski, options!"
"We can investigate the area she was captured in then check if Rico can detect anything." Kowalski suggested, looking at Rico, who was smiling.
"And then what?" Private asked.
"Well, we could go to wherever she is held, and rescue her." Kowalski replied.
"Sounds like a plan. Doris, you'll have to stay here with Alexander and Louise while the rest of us investigate. Let's move!" Skipper ordered, leading his team toward the said area.
Together, the rookery investigated the area. Kowalski headed toward the camera, whose wires were split. Private watched Rico continuously lick the ground for any signs of Science. Then Skipper spoke up, "Kowalski, take a look at this."
Kowalski removed the camera from the wall and walked to Skipper.
Skipper held up a feather. "Do you think this is Science's feather?"
Kowalski took the feather and stroked it, sighing. "Yes. But this is no more help to this investigation than a-" he stopped when Rico grabbed the feather from his flippers.
"Rico?" Skipper said, smirking.
Rico sniffed the feather and said, "Ble Ble Blole Lboeestoeeeeres!" clapping his flippers.
"Ooh, he's got something!" Skipper smiled as he watched Rico lick the ground, following some kind of trail.
The three followed Rico to an exit in the corner of the area.
Together, they jumped out the exit.
When out, the rookery slid out the door (with Rico still licking the ground) then stood up when they were out of sight.
They followed the trail for hours until they came to a wooden shed in the forest.
"Okay boys, this is it. Blowhole's a tricky one so expect some surprises." Skipper reminded before they all slid through the open door of the shed. It was empty.
Suddenly, the door slammed shut and the quadrant stood in fighting stance in the middle of the floor.
Then the floor gave way and they found themselves falling down and landing with a thump on the floor. Then a metal wall came up, strapping each of them onto it.
Skipper wasn't surprised. "Where are you, Blowhole!? And what have you done to Science?!" Skipper shouted.
Then a young, feminine voice was heard: "ooh! Did somebody say my name!?" "Science?" Kowalski called.
The four soon saw the said penguin chick. "Daddy!" she shouted excitedly, running toward the trapped penguin.
"Science! I thought something dreadful happened to you! Where's your uncle?" Kowalski said.
"Wh-why are you guys trapped?" Science tilted her head.
"You needn't know, Science. At least… not yet." Kowalski replied.
"Daddy, look! Uncle Blowy gave me this pretty pink ribbon and tied it into a bow, and put it on my head! Doesn't it look pretty on me?" Science smiled.
That's when they noticed the bow on her head.
"Y-yes. But why would Blowhole give you a bow?" Kowalski asked.
"Because it's her hatchday!" a very familiar voice said.
"Blowhole." Skipper growled when the dolphin on a Segway was seen.
"Uncle Blowy!" Science said, rushing toward Blowhole. "Thanks again for the pretty bow!" Science said cutely.
"You're welcome, Science." Blowhole said, bending over to pick her up.
"What the-" Skipper said, confused.
"How come you're so nice?" Private asked.
Blowhole didn't answer and pressed a button on his Segway, freeing the penguins.
"It's funny you four came all the way from Manhattan to see me give Science her present." Blowhole chuckled.
"But we didn't come from Ma-" Private started, but Skipper slapped him quiet.
Blowhole cocked his brow then continued. "Here, you obviously don't want me to spend time with my niece on her hatchday." He said while putting Science down.
"Daddy must've missed me, so he came here to pick me up, so… Bye-bye Uncle Blowy…" Science said, cuddling the dolphin.
Blowhole was confused about those first few phrases but hugged back before watching Science bound over to her father.
Skipper and Kowalski narrowed their eyes at Blowhole, who smiled innocently.
"Th-thank you, Blowhole." Kowalski said. He had to let Science believe that there were not enemies.
"No problem." Blowhole replied calmly before adding, "Brother."
Kowalski let out a grunt. Then the penguins (and Science) headed toward the exit. When they were far away from the lair, out of the forest where the shed was, Skipper growled. "You're brothers with Blowhole!?" He exclaimed.
"In a way. Since Doris and I are together, her brother and my brothers are brothers-in-law." Kowalski explained.
Skipper gasped. "Then… if we, as a team are like brothers… then…" Skipper stopped, looking at Kowalski who nodded slowly.
"NO!" Skipper shouted.
"Wait-wait… Who's brother is who now?" Private said, scratching his head.
"N-nothing, Private. Absolutely nothing." Kowalski excused.
Private glanced at Rico, who shrugged.
When they reached the aquarium, the party was still raging.
"Well, men… If you don't wanna join the party, might as well occupy yourselves 'till light's out." Skipper told his team, heading over to the party to watch.
Rico puked up a paint brush and a canvass. Kowalski bounded over to his lab. Private raised his flipper. "Can we atleast *yawn* get some sleep?"
"Oh, yah. Sure." Rico said, not looking up from his painting.
Private plopped himself onto his bed and closed his eyes for a long rest.
TO BE CONTINUED…
There. So, I'm putting this story on hiatus because I'm focusing on my other stories… but you can always vote in my poll and pick FAMILY FEUDS so I can prioritize this one.
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Again, HIATUS!
J
