A cute one-shot by guestsurprise. Surf's Up belongs to its respective owners.

A Surfer's Friend

Tank had truly learned his lesson from being the terrible bully from the contest; now he was kind and gentle. He even made friends with Big Z and Cody. The ladies and kids were even more in love with his new personality. Arnold, however, was not convinced. He avoided him at all costs. He was scared of this massive penguin and couldn't believe he was….gentle? Arnold was so engrossed in his thoughts that he almost didn't see the big shadow that engulfed him.

"Hey…," a deep voiced said softly. Arnold turned around and panicked as he saw Tank standing behind him, with a few ladies. "How's it goin', kid?"

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!" Arnold panicked and then he ran away.

"Hey!" Tank called and ran after him. Arnold knew this wouldn't be easy because Tank was much bigger and could run faster. Arnold ran and tried to hide near a hollow old log, hoping Tank couldn't see or hear him.

"Where are ya, kid?" A deep voice called out.

"Tank, do you think he's nearby?" One of the female penguins asked.

"I'm sure he is; I'm not gonna stop 'til I find him," Tank responded. The ladies swooned over his gentleness and couldn't help but admire his new personality. Tank then saw the hollow log and stuck his head inside. Arnold squeaked but saw that he had a problem; the log was blocked with other twigs and branches. He was trapped!

"Kid, easy…c'mon out. I'm not gonna hurt you," Tank said as he tried to reach Arnold.

"D-Don't hit me!"

"Kid, I'm not gonna hit you."

"B-But you did once…"

"I know and I'm sorry; I won't do that again." Tank said sincerely. "Now will ya come out?"

Arnold sat for a moment and Tank then stretched a bit further into the log and grabbed Arnold's foot. Before Arnold could react, Tank grabbed him and pulled him closer to his chest.

"Now listen, kid. The old Tank is gone; I'm not gonna hurt ya anymore. I was actually gonna ask if you wanted me to help ya surf."

"Well…"

"C'mon, kid…I won't bite…," Tank coaxed as his tail wagged a bit in anticipation. That made the ladies swoon even more. He had beautiful tail feathers. Arnold gave him a bit smile and jumped on him.

"Ok, Mr. Tank!"

"Kid, it's just Tank," Tank winked. Arnold smiled as Tank helped him out of the log and they went to surf together.

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