Copywrite 1999 -- Robert Baer Jr. >>DISCLAIMER >> >>Road Rovers characters, names, situations and the Road Rovers universe >are >>the property of Warner Bros. I, nor this script/story are connected with >>Warner Bros. in any way, shape or form. This document may not be >>publicized or reproduced in any way, shape or form. It must remain fully >>intact and may not be altered in anyway. It is strictly used for >>not-for-profit entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to >>infringe on any Copyrights. This story is written by Robert Baer Jr and >>the characters Fydo, Boomer, Rasputin, Saundra, Alexander, Grunt, Daisy, >>Jake, Calyspo, Francis , Marie and Flash are all Robert Baer Jr's >>creations, copyright pending, 1999. >> >>The Space Rovers -- "Journey to Jurrassia -- Part 2" >> >>The Canius Minor was sitting 'nose to nose' with a huge alien spacecraft, >>one which had just activated it's weapons systems. Captain Persia was >>prepared for the worst, when all of a sudden, the strange ship 'hailed' >>them. >> >>PERSIA: Bruno, open a channel, on the front viewing screen >> >>The crew was stunned to see the 'alien', who closely resembled a >>stegasaurus! The huge reptile began to speak, but in a very odd language >>none of the Space Rovers could understand. >> >>PERSIA: (gesturing with her hands) We can't understand you! >> >>The stegasaurus motioned to another member of his crew, who pressed a >>button on it's panel, and then the 'alien' could at last be understood. >> >>ZELDOR: Greetings from the planetary alliance of Jurrassia, I am Zeldor, >>commander of the star vessel Degalo. Please do not be alarmed, we mean >no >>harm. >> >>PERSIA: I am Capain Persia of the spaceship Canius Minor. we, too come >in >>peace but must ask you why you powered up your weapons. >> >>ZELDOR: At first we believed that your vessel had caused our deep space >>probe to malfunction, but upon further study, we can see now that it was >>damaged by a meteor or asteriod. I apologize on behalf of Jurrassia, >>madam. >> >>PERSIA: Thank you, Zeldor, apology accepted. How are we now able to >>understand each other's speech? >> >>ZELDOR: We have a device acts as a universal translator, we use it to >>communicate with the various species that comprise the Jurrassic >Alliance. >> Your species is very new to us, where do you come from, Captain Persia? >> >>PERSIA: We are from the planet Earth and .... >> >>ZELDOR (shaking his head) this is impossible, we have scanned that >planet >>in the past with other probes. You and your crew look nothing like earth >>beings, however, you do resemble the domesticed animal you call dogs. >> >>PERSIA: Yes, we are dogs, Zeldor, sent to this sector of space by earth >>being to investigate this damaged probe of yours. >> >>ZELDOR (smiling) I see. So your species are also space explorers and >>scientists! Wonderful! On behalf of the Jurrissic Alliance, I official >>invite you and your crew to return with me to Jurrassia. Our King will >be >>very interested in your journeys and technical achievements. >> >>PERSIA: Are you asking us to come with you, or telling us that we must >>come with you >> >>ZELDOR: Captain, don't let our appearance fool you. The Jurrassic >>Alliance is a peaceful confederation. You don't have to return with you >>if you don't want to. That is strictly your choice. >> >>PERSIA: May I have some time to discuss with decision with my crew? >> >>ZELDOR: Of course, we will patiently await your next transmission and as >>a gesture of goodwill, we are powering down our weapon systems now. >>Zeldor out. >> >>PERSIA: Whitey.... >> >>WHITEY: It's true, the Degalo has deactivated it's weapons. >> >>PERSIA: Opinions? >> >>WHITEY: This is a wonderful opportunity! An entire planet of dinosaurs >>with high tech capibities! We can learn much with further contact >> >>BOOMER: That big lizard seems harmless enough, but what about the rest >of >>them? >> >>DAISY: I'm agree with handsome .. er ... I mean Whitey! Let's pursue >>this! >> >>FLASH: Yes, and I saw him first, Daisy! >> >>DAISY: Did not! >> >>PERSIA: Ladies, this is a first contact with a new species, not the >>Dating Game! >> >>ALEXANDER: My gut feeling tells me that this is a good opportunity, but >>my mind tells me to be cautious. >> >>MARIE: This is the mission of this vessel, ma'am, to explore, find new >>life and make a difference in space, yes? >> >>PERSIA: You're all correct, but especially you, old man. We'll go, but >>we'll do so very carefully. Bruno, reestablish contact with Zeldor >> >>BRUNO: Channel open >> >>PERSIA: Commander Zeldor, we accept your government's invitation to >visit. >> >>ZELDOR: I am so pleased! I will contact Jurrassia at once! Does your >>vessel have warp capabity? >> >>PERSIA: Yes, it does, Commander. >> >>ZELDOR: Then please follow us to Jurrassia. We will arrive there in >>thirty of your minutes using maximum warp. >> >>PERSIA: Lead on, Zeldor, and thank you! >> >>The Degalo turns ninety degrees and speeds off into deep space, followed >>closely by the Canius Minor. They soon stop at a large greenish blue >>planet, which looks a bit similiar to earth. Captain Persia is hailed by >>King Rhinon, leader of the Jurrassic Alliance (who happens to be a >>.triceritops) on the front view screen. >> >>KING RHINON: Earth creatures, welcome to our home planet. Commander >>Zeldor tells me that you are also explorers and scientists! Will you >and >>your officers please dine with us later this evening? I and our >>alliance welcomes you with open claws! >> >>PERSIA: Yes, we will dine with you, your highness! When would you like >>for us to ..... >> >>KING RHINON: The sooner the better, Captain! We have never had earth >>visitors before, allow me to personally show you our world! >> >>PERSIA: You flatter us, your majesty! We will depart within the hour. >>(transmission ends) Now to select our landing party... Old man, I >need >>you here in case anything goes wrong, alright? >> >>ALEXANDER: (sadly) I understand, Captain. >> >>PERSIA: Ok, we'll take Whitey, Bruno, Saundra, Boomer .... >> >>GRUNT: Grrrrrrr Growl!!!! Grrrrrrrrr >> >>PERSIA: You wish to protect me is admirable, Grunt, yes, you can come >>also. >> >>ALEXANDER: Captain, I suggest you take one more security person, a >>medical specialist, and ...... >> >>JAKE: ME!!! C'mon, Captain! I want to go! >> >>DAISY and FLASH (together): And what about us? >> >>PERSIA: Alright settle down everyone. Daisy, Flash, you are civilian >>personnel so I can't let you leave on a potentially dangerous mission. >> >>DAISY and FLASH (together): PLEASE?????? >> >>PERSIA: that sad eyes routine may work on humans, but not me, report to >>engineering on the double, and that's an order! >> >>DAISY and FLASH (together, sadly) Yes, ma'am >> >>PERSIA: I will follow your advice, Alex, let's have Sheena, Rasputin >and >>yes, you Jake, for our delegation >> >>JAKE (shouting) YEE-HAW!!!!!! >> >>PERSIA: Call Francis and Marie to the bridge, they'll take over >>navigation and helm control, and call up Calyspo to take over the >>communications station. Old man, I want you to maintain a standard >orbit >>of Jurrassia. If ANYTHING goes wrong with us on the planet's surface, >>your orders are to leave immediately for Earth. I will not endanger the >>lives of my crew, is that understood? >> >>ALEXANDER: Yes, ma'am >> >>SAUNDRA: Captain, may I ask, why are we taking Rasputin and Sheena >along? >> >>PERSIA: I know Rasputin seems a little rough around the edges, but he's >>the best security man next to Grunt we have! And Sheena? She is a >>doctor, but she's also a good talker, we'll need that for polite dinner >>conversation. >> >>SAUNDRA: But how will we get her to shut up? Once she starts talking >>she ...... >> >>PERSIA: I know, I know, it's a risk we'll have to take. Bruno, >contact >>all members of the landing party, tell them to assemble at the >>shuttlecraft bay in fifteen minutes >> >>BRUNO: Aye-aye, Captain! >> >>Minutes later, Persia, Bruno, Whitey, Saundra, Jake, Grunt and Boomer >>arrive at the shuttlecraft bay. Sheena is already there to greet them, >>Rasputin arrives two minutes later. >> >>PERSIA: Ok, listen up! We are going to Jurrassia to represent the >>Earth, let's all behave ourselves, show manners and respect to our hosts. >> Any questions? >> >>SHEENA: Yea, I got one! What's for dinner? I hope it's something >>light, because I have to watch me figure and ..... >> >>RASPUTIN: (turns to Sheena) Go ahead and eat, I'll watch your figure! >> >>SHEENA: (angerly) You're a bloomin' idiot, Rassy! >> >>PERSIA: Enough! Rasputin, I will warn you one last time, either act >>like a responsible member of this crew or so help me you'll see the rest >>of our voyage in a detention cell, do I make myself clear, Ensign? >> >>RASPUTIN (frowning) Yes, ma'am >> >>PERSIA: Ok, let's all climb aboard, Saundra, you have the helm, let's go >>see what's for dinner! >> >>The nine board a shuttlecraft and in minutes they're on their way to the >>planet's surface. As they near the capital city, Grunt growls as he >>notices several pterodactyles flying along side their ship! >> >>PERSIA: Down, Grunt! I think that these are only escorts, nothing >more. >> >>RASPUTIN: (frightened) I hope you're right, Captain! >> >>The ship touches down gently on the rooftop of the King's Castle. >>Eagerly awaiting their arrival are King Phinon, and his two aides Roberto >>(a brontosaurus) and Milex (a T-Rex). >> >>KING PHINON: Welcome, honored guests! Please, let us show you around >my >>castle. This is Milex, our prime minister and this is Roberto, a top >>technical adviser, or in your earth terms, he's our Computer Dinosaur! >> >>ROBERTO: WOW!!! This is great! Real earth creatures! We can swap >>notes, discuss physics ..... >> >>MILEX: (sarcasticly) You creatures are rather puny, aren't you? >> >>PERSIA (telepathically to her crew) Easy, everyone, let's be courteous. >> >>PERSIA (outloud) Sir, we are by your standards, small. By the way, how >>is it that your species is so familiar with Earth? Only by your probe >>readings? >> >>KING PHINON: Come, we'll discuss this on our way to the dining room. >> >>Everyone walks through a door and down a long corridor. >> >>KING PHINON: This may surprise you, Captain, but long long ago, our >>ancestors settled on your planet! >> >>PERSIA: Yes! The earth creatures called humans have found many >dinosaur >>bones and remains.... >> >>KING PHINON: (sadly) yes, those were the ones who were left behind, we >>evacuated the planet when we detected an large meteor heading for it. >>There wasn't enough room for the entire colony to escape.... We could >only >>watch from a distance as the impact destroyed nearly all life on the >>planet. >> >>BOOMER: On earth, we were taught that something destroyed the dinosaurs, >>and that all dinosaurs were uncivilized animals that .... >> >>ROBERTO: Uncivilized? I should say not! We have a code of honor that >>we all live by, the Dinosaur Code, it's our central rule of law, it has >>been for millions of years. >> >>WHITEY: Sir, isn't it true that many meat eating dinosaurs preyed upon >>other plant eating dinosaurs for food? >>: >>ROBERTO: No, of course not! We Jurrassians would never resort to >>cannibalism. However, perhaps those of our decendants that survived the >>meteor's impact may have went wild and resorted to eating one another to >>survive. YUCK, what a dreadful idea that is. >> >>MILEX: (with a evil grin) I don't know, that concept somehow appeals to >>me....... >> >>SAUNDRA: Well, if this is true, sir, then what to the meat-eating >>dinosaurs here eat? >> >>KING PHINON: This planet has an abundance of green plants and types of >>animal protein to consume. We and the Alliance have plenty to eat >because >>we share, our food, our science, our way of life. This is why we haven't >>had a galactic war in this region of space for eons! >> >>PERSIA: Sounds like paradise, your highness >> >>KING PHINON: Yes, but there are a few in Jurrassia who feel that we >>should be conquerers. That we should hold the Alliance together by >force, >>not by peace. This goes against our Dinosaur Code and is not acceptable >>to me! >> >>MILEX: Those few say that you're too soft, my King, and that since we >are >>by far the dominate form of life in this part of space and since we have >>a fleet of space vessels at our command that we should .... >> >>KING PHINON (shaking his head) Yes, Milex, I have heard their arguments, >>but let's not burden our honored guests with our domestic quarrels. I >>believe that dinner is ready, the dining room entrance is at the end of >>this corridor. >> >>Everyone enters a huge room with a large table in the center of it. >>There are many chairs around the table, and two servants bring plate >after >>plate of exotic looking food and place them in the middle of the table. >> >>ROBERTO: We realize that you earth creatures are much smaller than we >>are, so we have prepared a smaller sized table for you to be seated at. >>It was a challenge, but we also have prepared for you eating utensils and >>plates that are 'earth size' also. I hope your crew won't mind, see, >>your table is set up on the far end of our larger table. >> >>BOOMER: Good thing none of us has a fear of heights! >> >>ROBERTO: Please, if you and your people will climb on top of my head, I >>will lift you up to your dinner! >> >>Roberto lowered his head and the nine Space Rovers climb up and are >lifted >>to their table. Roberto stays on the Rover's side of the table while >>King Phinon and Milex are seated near the center. As they all dine, >>servants continue to move in and out of the room, serving food and water. >> As the Space Rovers dine, Sheena begins talking to Roberto. The other >>Rovers begin to get annoyed but Roberto is a hanging on her every word. >> >>SHEENA: And another thing, Roberto, I'm curious. What is this >>wonderful meat dish in the green bowl? >> >>ROBERTO: We call it Blewnoc, but I believe you on earth call it >something >>else... hmmmmmm.... let me think. >> >>SAUNDRA: It's very tasty, whatever it is! >> >>RASPUTIN: I like the stuff in the blue bowl. Very crunchy! >> >>ROBERTO: Oh, I believe you call that turtle! The shells gives it that >>extra crunch! >> >>RASPUTIN: (mumbling to himself) I think I'm gonna hurl! >> >>WHITEY: Please pass me more Brewnoc, I believe this is made with some >>sort of fowl. >> >>ROBERTO: That's it! You call them eagles on earth! >> >>SHEENA: Eagles? WOW! Didn't know an endangered bird could taste so >>delicious! >> >>RASPUTIN: (mumbling to himself) Now I'm really gonna hurl! >> >>JAKE: WOW! this is mighty fine grub there, partner! >> >>ROBERTO: Funny you should mention that, Jake, because that's what the >>green dip in the yellow bowl is made from! Of course, we add spices to >it >>for a more zesty taste! >> >>SAUNDRA (frowning, whispering to Boomer) I thought that was guacamole >dip! >> >>GRUNT: Grrrrrrrrr Growl!!!!!!! Grrrrrrrrr! >> >>ROBERTO: Of course you can have more Brewnoc, my friend! I wish I >could >>cook this well, good thing I'm on the royal staff so I can eat here >daily! >> >>SHEENA: y'know, Roberto, I'll bet if you set your mind to it, you could >>cook like a house on fire! >> >>ROBERTO: Really? >> >>SHEENA: Sure! We could even swap recipes! I'd love to learn how to >>cook eagles and turtles! >> >>BOOMER: (turns to Persia and whispers) She's weird! >> >>KING PHINON: (raising a goblet) Let's have a toast to our visitors from >>earth! Here's to the beginning of a beautiful friendship! >> >>Everyone lifts their glassses to the toast. >> >>MILEX: (with a sinister grin) Your majesty, I insist that our guests >>spend the night in the castle with us! After all, we can show them our >>famous hospitality! We have plenty of spare rooms, one is big enough >for >>all of them to stay in! >> >>PERSIA: Well...... >> >>KING PHINON: Yes, Milex, that's a wonderful suggestion! >> >>ROBERTO: That's great! We can talk more! Please, tell me more about >>your wonderful planet! >> >>BOOMER: (elbows Sheena) That's your cue, Sheena! >> >>King Phinon and Milex retire early, but the Space Rovers and Roberto chat >>well into the evening. Later that night, Roberto leads the Rovers to >>their room. >> >>ROBERTO: Sorry, Rovers. We didn't have time to prepare 'earth size' >>beds and other fixtures. If you'd like, I'll give y'all a lift to the >top >>of the bed! >> >>PERSIA: That's Ok, Roberto, we'll manage and thank you for all your >>kindness! >> >>ROBERTO: Ok, goodnight, my friends! I'll leave the door open, see >y'all >>in the morning! >> >>PERSIA: Well, Rovers, shall we go to bed? >> >>RASPUTIN: Ma'am, we'll need mountain climbing gear for this! >> >>PERSIA: Not really, Saundra, Sheena, can you use your levetation powers >>to carry us all up there? >> >>SAUNDRA: Sure, but I think it'd work better if we all held hands, it'd >>give us a better point of contact >> >>SHEENA: Right you are, Saundra! >> >>All nine of the Rovers hold hands while Saundra and Sheena concentrate. >>Soon, they are all floating upward until they land on top of the huge >bed. >> There are two huge pillows near the headboard, and a long >greenish-blue >>bedspread covers it. >> >>BOOMER: This bed is SO huge, we could get lost if one of us had to get >a >>drink of water later >> >>PERSIA: Well, this is not exactly deluxe accommidations here, but we >>can't offend our hosts. We'll make the best of it. >> >>WHITEY: I suggest that we contact the Canius Minor and advice them of >our >>situation >> >>PERSIA: Good idea! (talking into her wrist communicator) Persia to >>the Canius Minor, come in please! >> >>CALYPSO: (through the speaker) Captain, it's good to be hearing your >>voice again! >> >>PERSIA: Calypso, let me talk to Alex please >> >>CALYSPO: Sure ting, Persia, he be on the speaker now >> >>ALEXANDER: Persia! Are you and your people alright? When will you be >>returning? >> >>PERSIA: Our hosts have asked us to stay the night here, how are things >up >>there, old man? >> >>ALEXANDER: All is quiet, the Degalo has been joined by two other ships, >>and they're all holding their positions for now >> >>PERSIA: So far, so good here. But remember what I told you, at the >first >>sign of trouble.... >> >>ALEXANDER: I know, Persia >> >>PERSIA: Well, we'll need to get some sleep now, I'll report to you in >the >>morning, Persia out. >> >>SHEENA: Alright, we ladies will sleep on this side of the bed, you >>blokes can all go up to the other side and sleep. >> >>BOOMER: Agreed, c'mon men, let's move out! >> >>RASPUTIN: Don't you think we should all stay together? >> >>SHEENA: So you can put your puppy paws on me? I think not! >> >>PERSIA: No, Sheena, I think Rasputin is scared, not looking for romance, >>right Ensign? >> >>RASPUTIN (looking embarrassed): Well, I am a security officer, something >>might happen ..... to you ladies, I mean ...... >> >>PERSIA: You have a good point, Ensign. Grunt, you have the first >watch, >>in four hours, let Rasputin relieve you. Our hosts have been very >>courteous so far, but I still have a feeling that all isn't paradise on >>this planet. >> >>The night proceeds without incident, except for Sheena's loud snoring and >>Rasputin dreaming "outloud" about a romantic fantasy date. In the >>morning, the nine Space Rovers arose from their slumber. Roberto was >>there to greet them, and gave them a 'lift' off the bed and a 'ride' to >>the dining room for breakfast. King Phinon had just entered the dining >>room when Milex can running up to him, looking very upset. >> >>KING PHINON: What's the matter, Milex, did the pterodactyles ruin your >>vehicle's paint job again? >> >>MILEX: No, sire, tragic news! Last night, someone sabotaged our main >>defense computer room in the castle! They attempted to destroy our main >>operating system, but thanks to my efforts, full operation has been >>restored. >> >>KING PHINON: Commendable work, Minister Milex, but who would have done >>such a thing? >> >>MILEX: (pointing at the Space Rovers) it was them! I saw then all in >>the hallway near the computer room last night! >> >>PERSIA: You're highness, this is simply not true ..... >> >>MILEX: Don't listen to her, my king! It's like I've been telling you >>before. We are always vunerable to attack, and this didn't happen until >>THEY came here! >> >>BOOMER: But we're innocent! >> >>MILEX: Remember, King Phinon, according to section seven of the Dinosaur >>Code .... >> >>KING PHINON: Yes, I know it by heart, "all Dinosaurs tell the truth, >>their word is never to be doubted" but are you certain that the Space >>Rovers did this? They all seem to be nice and .... >> >>MILEX: and you cannot doubt my word, your majesty. You must have them >>attested! >> >>KING PHINON (sadly) I am sorry, but the Space Rovers are hereby ordered >>to be detained for questioning, guards, secure the prisoners! >> >>GRUNT: Grrrrrrrr Growl!!!!!!! Grrrrrrrrrr >> >>RASPUTIN: We'll take them, Captain! >> >>PERSIA: (telepathicly to the other Rovers) NO! Do not resist arrest, >>and that's an order! There are too many guards here, let them put us >>away, I have a plan. Trust me, my crew >> >>Roberto sadly watched as the Space Rovers were escorted down another >>corridor by six raptors. >> >>ROBERTO (shouting): I know you earth creatures are innocent, and I'll >>prove it! >> >>Meanwhile, high above the planet, the Degalo and the two other Jurrissian >>ships surround the Canius Minor. >> >>CALYPSO: Alexander, that mon Zeldor be hailing us! >> >>ALEXANDER: Put it on the front viewing screen >> >>ZELDOR: Commander Alexander, it is my sad duty to inform you that your >>Captain's landing party committed an act of treason against the >Jurrissian >>Alliance last night. By order of King Phinon, you are to surrender your >>space vessel, land it on Jurrassia, and march your crew out to be >detained. >> >>ALEXANDER: That's impossible! Our people would never ..... >> >>ZELDOR: And if you do not comply with the order in ten minutes, we are >>authorized to destroy the Canius Minor! >> >>ALEXANDER: Calypso, end transmission (viewing screen goes black) We >>better think of something fast or we're all headed for doggie heaven! >> >>--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------- >> >>to be continued........ >>