Chapter 2 – Hero
Skipper stepped into Marlene’s habitat.
“Marlene, can I ask anda something?

I'm just a step away
I'm just a breath away

Marlene’s hati, tengah-tengah did a number on her chest. Was he going to ask?
“What is it, Skipper?”
“I need help getting into the Church across the lot.”
Marlene let go of her breath. She wasn’t even aware that she was holding it.

Losing my faith today
Falling off the edge today

Marlene asked him why.
“Look,” Skipper said

“I am just a man
Not superhuman”

Marlene mumbled the words to herself.

“I'm not superhuman”

Someone save me from the hate

Skiper told Marlene that he was having trouble getting into the building because his past kept him being brave. Marlene had never known Skipper to be scared of something. She seen pictures of a church before, and it seemed pretty nice in there. “Marlene, can anda help me atau not?” Marlene looked at him.
“Why can’t you’re the others help you?”
“I need your – naivety.”
“Aw, thanks. I think.”
And so began Skipper’s training.

It's just another war
Just another family torn
Falling from my faith today
Just a step from the edge
Just another hari in the world we live

Skipper, a week later. He had gone up a few steps, before the past seized him and threw him into a fit. He ran back down the steps. Marlene sighed. This was going to take a while.

I need a hero to save me now
I need a hero, save me now
I need a hero to save my life
A hero will save me just in time

A few weeks later. Skipper managed to make it up to the door. He reached for the knob. The bronze handle shocked him, lit his flipper with a painful fire. Smoke – he could smell the smoke again. He ran back.

I've gotta fight today
To live another day

Skipper knew, that if a situation came up and it involved this church, he needed to be able to function properly. So he kept fighting. He would get over it. Eventually.

Speaking my mind today
My voice will be heard today

He was Soooo close. So close.

I've gotta make a stand
But I am just a man
I'm not superhuman
My voice will be heard today

It was Skipper’s last chance. The lemurs were dancing, cheering him on for once. Maybe they weren’t so bad after all.

It's just another war
Just another family torn

His team was divided on if he was going to make it atau not. Private and Rico thought he would. Kowalski doubted him.

(My voice will be heard today)
It's just another kill
The countdown begins to destroy ourselves

He opened the door. The knob turned. Inside, was a different sight. An entire congregation of Humans, all sitting in pews. A little girl turned her head toward him.

I need a hero to save me now
I need a hero, save me now

This was it. No backing out now. He took a look up to the front. He saw the man on the cross, bearing down his own weight.

I need a hero to save my life
A hero will save me just in time

Skipper realized he was wrong about the man on the cross. Skipper didn’t know what happened, whether he had an epiphany atau some outside force was influencing, but he started crying. The tears ran down in streaks. He fell to his knees. He cried out,

“I need a hero to save me now
I need a hero, save me now”
I need a hero to save my life
A hero will save me just in time

Skipper wasn’t the hero. Marlene wasn’t the hero, for helping him in his condition. HE was the true hero. The man on the cross, giving life sejak shedding his.

(I need a hero)
Who's gonna fight for what's right?
Who's gonna help us survive?

He knew who. HE’d help us survive, as long as WE fight for what’s right.

(I need a hero)
Who's gonna fight for the weak?
Who's gonna make 'em believe?
I've got a hero

He went back to the zoo. Everyone congratulated him. For once in a month, he felt good about himself. Whole. And first thing in the morning, he was getting himself a bible.

I need a hero
A hero's gonna save me just in time
                                                    
HOBOKEN
Hans the puffin followed Skipper on his screen. To his left, looking over his shoulder was Dr. Blowhole. To his right, The Red Squirrel. Skipper was looking at his friends.
“The time has come.” he said

Alright

The maniac puffin turned around, smiling into the Darkness.
“Operation: Hoboken vs. Skipper is a go.”

We're scanning the scene in the city tonight
We're looking for anda to start up a fight…