uy guys! Merry Christmas! This is my first fanfic, and I’m a bit too late, I know. Haha, anyway, here it is. Hope you like it! ^^

The mga hayop are shown to be merrily preparing for one of the most-awaited events of the year: Christmas.

A decorated periscope is seen surveying the whole zoo. Marlene’s putting up a pasko sock, the chimps making some sort of statue out of cans, and Julien and his servants were dancing to the beat that’s loud as ever. Every animal in the zoo appear to have put up pasko socks in their habitats. Kowalski pushes away the periscope and goes to where his teammates are.

“All mga hayop have a pasko sock, Skipper.” Kowalski reported as he saluted to his commander. “Outstanding. ‘Operation: Surprise Surprise’ is on its way to the finish line, boys.” Skipper saluted back. Private and Rico cheer in excitement. All of them were as happy as ever. They haven’t done anything like this before. It took them three months of saving money to buy gifts for the zoosters, and now they’re in the midst of finishing their goal.

“Alright Kowalski, Rico, resume on wrapping the presents. Private, time for the meeting.” sinabi Skipper. Private didn’t answer, he was mangarap ng gising about ‘Operation: Surprise Surprise’. “Private? Private, time for the meeting.” Skipper repeated. “Okay, Skipper.” Private snapped out of his reverie and followed Skipper up the platform.

=============At the Zooveneir Shop============

“As you all know, this this Saturday night’s pasko Eve. We’ve already assigned ‘who’s-on-what,’ and this year’s committee will be like last year’s. The Decoration committee, cooperate. We don’t want that to happen again, okay? I’ve already talked to Kowalski and Rico about this and I put them in-charge of the group. Since we’ve got about 5 days, there’s no pressure. Any questions?” Skipper presided. “Speaking of Kowalski and Rico, where are they?” Marlene asked. “They’re uh, in the HQ finishing something. Any madami questions?” Skipper answered.

Julien: And what kind of ‘something’ is that, pesky penguin?

Skipper: That’s something classified, Ringtail. Wait, where’s Ringtail?

Julien: Boo!

Skipper: Aaaah! Would you just stop that, Ringtail? Julien?

Julien: Boo. (sees Skipper not amused) Oh, you found me Skipper! You’re very good at seeking, yes?

Skipper: (denies the thought and proceeds with the meeting) So if there no madami questions, we’ll start tomorrow at 0700 hours sharp. We’ve got 5 days to prepare for the big event, so there ‘s no hassle. We might even have time to prepare for the kids’ bash. Meeting adjourned. (turns to leave, as well as Private)

Julien: Boo!

Private: Gaaah!!

Julien: Hahahaha! I caught you there, didn’t I? (points to Private)

Private: Skipper?

Skipper: Never mind him, Private.

============== susunod day…

The mga hayop gathered inside the Zooveneir Shop. Since the zoo was closed early for the holidays, the mga hayop were able to wander freely without any worries. Skipper is heard again presiding the meeting. “As I have sinabi last night, this year’s committee will be the same as last year. I’m sure you’ve been well-adjusted to your kamakailan positions. Roger, Bada, Bing and the chameleons are still on the choir group, Lemurs on pasko puno operations, Private and I on the presents, and the rest on ornament duty. We’re not going to set up the decorations until pasko eve. Any questions?” No one spoke. “Alright then, ‘Operation: Decoration’ is a go. If anyone needs any help, we’ll be in our habitat.

============== Sometime later…

Marlene’s on her way to the penguins’ HQ (via tunnel). “Hey guys, do you have any-” Marlene’s sentence was cut sa pamamagitan ng Private. “I’m so excited Skipper! We’ve got presents for everyone in the zoo and for the kids on Kidsmas!” “Feels good doesn’t it, young Private?” Skipper gave Private a pat on the back. They didn’t hear Marlene’s voice from the tunnel. Marlene was surprised at what she just heard.

Marlene took a peak at the door. She was struck at what she saw- presents. Lots of presents. They were arranged like a pasko tree. She saw hers near the top. It was a bit large, and she started to think what’s inside. ‘They made presents, for us?’ she thought. Just then, she heard something creak- it was the door. She blew her cover!