Copyright 1999 --- Robert Baer Jr. > The Space Rovers -- "A Hero's Welcome -- Part 2" 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, Abdullah, Bob, Cactus Jake, Marie, Francis, Calypso, Sheena, Bruno, Molly, Deborah, Orchid, Dot, Luigi, Sophia, Lao Zi, Su Li, Claudia, Numbia, Derby, Poncho, Otto, Kyra, Samantha Maddog, Vicki, Linda, Roger, Ben, Abby and Molly Maddog are all Robert Baer Jr's creations, copyright pending, 1999. Cobber is a creation of Mike Browner. Dawn is a creation of Diane L. DJ is a creation of Jake Williams. Dervish is a creation of Casey Johnson. Alethia is a creation of Kylen Miles, Huntress is a creation of Greywolf Lupous. Dylan is a creation of Dylan Rinald. The Space Rovers -- "A Hero's Welcome -- Part 2" Persia, as well as all who are in attendence, are stunned by Ki-alla's announcement and the group of new 'guests' that have just arrived. They are Road Rovers from Earth! There's Hunter, Shag, Colleen, Blitz, Huntress, Exile, Alethia, Dawn, Dervish, Dylan, Cobber, DJ, Otto, Kyra, Samantha Maddog and her entire family. HUNTER (shouts out): Hey Persia! No fair starting without us! COLLEEN (looks around): Blimey, this place is absobloominlutely smashing! HUNTER (confused): Er, right! What she said! PERSIA (looks down at Ki-alla): Ki-alla! How did you do this? We are at least thirty light years from Earth! KI-ALLA (smiles): Captain, do you think that the Canius Minor is the only space vessel in the galaxy with artificial wormhole technology? We contacted a human called the Master and he agreed to let us bring many of your friends here for this wedding ceremony! Some could not make it, but as you can see, many have decided to join us! PERSIA (smiling): Please, everyone, take a seat so we may continue the wedding! HUNTER (salutes): You got it, Persia! Road Rovers, let's all find chairs! The new arrivals quickly find seats. Abby, Linda and Vicki Maddog trip over themselves trying to reach the seats next to Dervish, which are quickly filled by Dylan and Shag. DJ and Molly Maddog reach for the same chair, their hands touch, they smile at each other, and then they sit together in another section. Sheena and the other bridemaids stand together in their appointed places, until she spots Cobber walking over to sit down. SHEENA (excited): LOOK!!! IT'S COBBER!! IT'S COBBER!!! MY MAN IS HERE!!!!! MOLOTOV (grabs Sheena by the arm): Down, girl, down! We have to stay here for now! SHEENA (jumps up and down and waves arms): HEY COBBER!! I'M OVER HERE!!! DOT (grabs Sheena by the arm): Stop it! Everyone is staring at you! ORCHID (holds Sheena): SHEENA, CALM DOWN! Someone give her a seditive! SHEENA (shouts): COBBER!!!! COBBER!!!!! I GOTTA SEE COBBER!!! PERSIA (growls): DOCTOR SHEENA! IS THERE A PROBLEM? SHEENA (turns and smiles): NOT ANYMORE, CAPTAIN! Sheena uses her levitation powers to lift herself off the ground and flies straight to where Cobber is sitting. Cobber is nearly scared out of his wits when Sheena 'lands' on top of him. Sheena goes berezek, constantly kissing Cobber and shouting "COBBER" and "I LOVE YOU" and "I MISSED YOU". The suddenness of Sheena's 'flight' and subsequent 'landing' causes nearly everyone in attendance to burst out laughing. Persia tries to keep a straight face, but soon is laughing hysterically with the others. Even Ki-alla and the other Willians laugh also. KI-ALLA (laughin): Captain, is this a part of the wedding ceremony? Will the other bridemaids be flying into the crowd? PERSIA (chuckling): No, Ki-alla, this is not exactly how a normal wedding is conducted! The scene switches to the crowd. BLITZ (pointing and laughing): Ha Ha! That Aussie Shepard is completely crazy! You'd never catch me acting like that with ANY female! HUNTRESS (grabs Blitz by the ear): You BETTER not act like that with another female! In another section of the audience..... OTTO (confused): Miss Sheena is certainly acting very irrational! SAMANTHA (whispers to Otto): I don't know, looks like fun to me! With my collar, I could do that with you and .... OTTO (shakes his head): I fail to see the advantage of flying into ... SAMANTHA (whispers to Otto): I'll explain it later, Otto, after all, we're married! OTTO (face brightens): NOW I comprehend! We can make this a part of our own mating ritual, and ... SAMANTHA (whispers to Otto): Honey, not so loud. You're embarrassing us. OTTO (smiles): Oops, sorry... ABBY (sitting beside Vicki and Linda): So that's how it's done! Maybe I could try that with Dervish! VICKI (pointing at Dylan): You go, girl! I think Dylan is much better looking anyway! LINDA (smiles): You have a point, Vicki! He's gourgeous! ABBY (growls): I saw him first! In another section of the audience, Colleen and Hunter admire all of the proceedings..... COLLEEN (whispers to Hunter): Huntie-Wuntie, does this wonderful place give you any ideas? HUNTER (shouts): YOU BET! COLLEEN (smiles): Does that mean you're going to ask me THE question? HUNTER (smiles): Yes, I am! (points): Is that a fire hydrant over there? COLLEEN (frowns): That's NOT the question I had in mind.... The scene switches back to the pulpit, where Persia continued the proceedings. PERSIA (smiles): Now, ladies and gentlemen, we are ready to continue. Do you, Boomer, take Saundra, to be your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, till death do you part? BOOMER (shouts): I DO! PERSIA (turns to Saundra): And do you, Saundra, take Boomer to be your lawfully wedded husband? To have and to hold, in sickness and in health. for richer or poorer, till death do you part? SAUNDRA (shouts): I DO! PERSIA (turns to Hans): And do you, Hans, take Deborah to be your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, till death do you part? HANS (shouts): I DO! PERSIA (turns to Deborah): And do you, Deborah, take Hans to be your lawfully wedded husband? To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer and poorer, till death do you part? DEBORAH (shouts): I DO! Deborah and Hans, Saundra and Boomer then exchanged their rings. PERSIA (lifts up both hands): Now by the power vested in me as Captain of the Canius Minor, I pronounce you man and wife! You may kiss the brides! Boomer and Saundra kiss each other, but before Hans can embrace Deborah, Greta comes running from the front row and leaps into Deborah's arms. GRETA (hugs Deborah's neck, sobbing): Now you are my mommy!! The audience roars out with a loud "AWWWWWWW!" as they see Greta and Deborah embrace. Even the usually emotionless Grunt was moved to tears at this wonderfully touching scene. The scene shifts to the wedding reception, one hour later. All of the Road Rovers and Space Rovers mingle with the Willians and other alien races in attendance. Shag has a long conversation with a huge, blue, bear-like creature who understood every word he says. The brides, grooms and 'wedding party' are posing for pictures. As Doctor Abdullah, Whitey, Cactus Jake and Flash walk around together, Whitey suddenly stands motionless, and nearly drops his plate of food. ABDULLAH (startled): Whitey? Are you alright? CACTUS JAKE (smiles): Hey, buddy, what's the matter? WHITEY (surprised): It's HER! CACTUS JAKE (looks around): It's WHO? WHITEY (points): That's Alethia! ABDULLAH (smiles): Isn't she the lady you watched from afar in your youth? WHITEY (nervous): Yes, and she's more beautiful than ever! FLASH (turns to Whitey): Why don't you just walk over and intoduce yourself? WHITEY (nervous): I wouldn't know what to say! It's been a long time since I last saw her, and .... CACTUS JAKE (smiles): She's coming over here! ALETHIA (hugs Whitey): Whitey! I haven't seen you in ages! How are you doing? WHITEY (surprised): You......you remember me? ALETHIA (happy): Of course I do! You graduated top of your class at RR Academy a few years back! WHITEY (smiles): That's right! ALETHIA (holds Whitey's hand): I always admired you Whitey! That's one thing I need right now, a friend to talk to. WHITEY (points): I know of a quiet place by the lake, over there, where we can catch up on old times. ALETHIA (smiles): You always know the right things to say, Whitey! Whitey and Alethia walk away from the crowd down the path in front of them. ABDULLAH (giggles): Sometimes just being a good listener is the right prescription for the blues, yes? FLASH (grins): You're right, Doctor! CACTUS JAKE (holds Flash's hand): Hey little darling! Let's go over and grab some chow! I want more Brewnoc! FLASH: Sounds good to me, handsome! Meanwhile, at the buffet table many Road Rovers are helping themselves to platefuls of Swedish Meatballs, Spare Ribs, Fried Chicken along with many other native Willian foods. Dylan stands in line behind Hunter, Colleen, Dawn and Exile. Soon, three familiar looking collie ladies are standing behind Dylan. ABBY (taps Dylan on the shoulder): Hello, Dylan! My name is Abby Maddog, what's yours? VICKI (giggles): Way to go, sis! LINDA (steps in front of Abby and Vicki): I'm Linda Maddog! Wanna go for a walk? DYLAN (smiles): You're a very nice lady, but I'd rather have something to eat first. ABBY (pushing in front of Linda): After we eat, you and I can go down to the lake and .... VICKI (shoves Abby aside): I'm Vicki Maddog, did I tell you that I'm an attorney? DYLAN (smiles politely): No, you didn't mention .... LINDA (shoves Vicki): I'm an attorney, too! ABBY (pushes Linda): So am I, and I'm better than my sisters are! VICKI (growls): In your dreams! LINDA (growl): Hey, I'm the best attorney here! As the three collie ladies quarrel, Dylan slips away and gets a plate of food. Ben Maddog sees his daughters and runs over to them. BEN (growling loudly): VICKI! ABBY! LINDA!! VICKI, ABBY and LINDA (together): DAD? BEN (angry): You three are making fools of yourselves in front of all these people! Stop agruing NOW and behave! Do I make myself clear? VICKI, ABBY and LINDA (together): Yes sir.... BEN (angry): Why can't you three act more like your other sisters? I never have any problems with Samantha or Molly! VICKI (under her breath): Because Molly's always with that grease monkey DJ! BEN (growls at Vicki): WHAT DID YOU SAY? VICKI (smiles): Nothing, Dad! ABBY (points): LOOK! Dylan is getting away! LINDA (happy): He's MINE! BEN (angry): ENOUGH! Why are you three always so competitive? ABBY (grins): Because we're like you, Dad! VICKI (smiles): Yep, you fought all your life to start your law practice, get accepted by the human community, build a reputation .... BEN (laughs): Being tough and hard-nosed is alright in the courtroom, but not at social occassions! Now, let's all get back in line and have some dinner! (looks over at Kyra and Roger) See, look over there! Your brother Roger knows how to behave in public! ABBY (angry, hushed): Yeah, he's drooling over that half breed collie... BEN (furious): ABBY! I can't believe I heard you say that! Kyra is a valued member of the Collie Squadron! VICKI (smirks): But she's not a pure-bred collie like WE are! LINDA (growls): Yeah, Roger needs to stay away from Little Miss mixed breed! BEN (very angry): I can't believe I raised three daughters who are so snobby! Is that the way that your mother and I taught you to think? Vicki, Abby and Linda bow their heads sadly and give their father the classic 'sad eyes' look. BEN (angry): That 'sad eyes' routine worked when you three were puppies, but it won't work now! I'm just thankful that Kyra and Roger didn't hear.... As Ben Maddog turned to look around, there are Kyra and Roger standing no more than ten feet from him. Kyra runs away crying with Roger following after her. Otto, Samantha, Dervish and Dylan see Kyra run past them and follow her and Roger. Ben Maddog is so angry he can only growl loudly at his daughters and rushes off to join the others. Roger catches up to Kyra, she can only hug him tightly and cry. KYRA (crying): NOW I KNOW WHY THEY HATE ME!!! ROGER (hugging her): I don't care what my sisters think, I love you, darling! OTTO (stands next to Kyra): Kyra, the three ladies' reaction seems to be centered more on breeding than hatred. This makes Kyra cry even worse. SAMANTHA (looks at Otto): Honey, now is not the time for physcological analysis! You've made her even sadder! OTTO (sadly): Oops, I'm very sorry, Kyra. DYLAN (looks back at Abby, Vicki and Linda in the distance): They had no right to say those things about you, Kyra! DERVISH (puts hand on Kyra's shoulder): Don't let those three get you down, Kyra, you have many friends here! DYLAN (smiles): Like US! OTTO (smiles): That is affirmative! Kyra releases Roger and then instinctively hugs Samantha. SAMANTHA (pats Kyra on the back): There, there, Kyra. It'll be alright! BEN (just arrives, panting): Kyra, I must apologize for my daughter's rude behavior. If they were younger, I'd turned all three of them over my knee and spanked them! KYRA (sobbing): It's not your fault, Mr Maddog, I know that not all of your children act that way. I can't help it that I'm half Shetlie! BEN (sadly): You're a very special young lady, and I'm proud that my son is dating you! OTTO (happy): And you are a valued member of our team! I downloaded Uncle Buford's lab notes and you were a great help to him building and installing Amos Doggie's new bionic arm! KYRA (half smile, still sad): Thank you, Otto..... Abby, Vicki and Linda have walked over to where the others are standing. They see Dylan and Linda taps him on the shoulder. LINDA (stuttering): Dylan, I ..... DYLAN (sternly): Can't you three see how you've hurt Kyra's feelings? ABBY (sadly): Well, forget her for now! How about you and I go for a walk! DYLAN (sternly): If you three feel that way about your fellow canines, I don't want to go anywhere with any of you! Abby, Vicki and Linda turn to Dervish, who is equally outraged at their remarks. DERVISH (sternly): First I thought you three were just pushy, now I can see that you're also shallow, cruel and unfeeling too! ABBY (frightened): But.....but..... LINDA (stuttering): We're good girls...... really we are...... DERVISH (sternly): You'll have to prove it to me! BEN (very angry): If you three aren't going to apologize, then I suggest you leave.... NOW! ABBY. VICKI and LINDA (in unison, sadly): We're sorry, Kyra ROGER (angry): I think she and I will both need a little time, you've really done it this time, sisters! Seated at a picnic table are Fydo, Claudia, Persia, Grunt, Rasputin and Bruno. CLAUDIA (wipes mouth with a napkin): That was a great meal! Especially that red, lumpy stuff! Anyone know what it is? PERSIA (smiles): I think the Willians call it 'Growneeb" and it's made of roasted snake meat! GRUNT (smiles): GRRRRRRRRRRR GROWL!!!!!!! GRRRRRRRRRRR PERSIA (surprised): You actually like Growneeb, Grunt? BRUNO (smiles): And what's wrong with that? It's very delicious! FYDO (whispers): No offense, guys, but I'll stick to eating traditional earth type food! RASPUTIN (looks around): Where's Daisy and Orchid? I saw them at the wedding, and neither one would even speak to me! PERSIA (turns to Rasputin): I told them to leave you alone during our stay on Graum, Ensign. I'm happy to see they're actually obeying me! As they are dining, a strange looking Cano-Sapien taps Rasputin on the shoulder. As he turned to look at him, Rasputin gets the suprise of his life. RASPUTIN (shocked): Dad? CONFUSE-US (hugs him): My son! Great to see you again! RASPUTIN (bewildered): Dad, you're a Cano-Sapien? CONFUSE-US (laughs): Well, just for today, my son! I had to come with the Road Rovers here to see you again, to apologize! RASPUTIN (shocked): Apologize? CONFUSE-US (sadly): Yes, son. I was very hard on you the last time you were on earth. I've been thinking about you and the Space Rovers, and I want to tell you that I'm proud of you! If you really want to be a Space Rover, then be the best one you can be! RASPUTIN (smiles): Do you mean it, Dad? CONFUSE-US (smiles): Of course I do, son! Besides, your older sister Natasha wants to succeed me as the 'Wise Dog of the Mountain" when I retire! Now, will you show your old man where the cocktail weinies are? I gotta have some! RASPUTIN (grins): Sure dad, anything you say! As Rasputin leaves with his father, Bruno looks around to see where his wife is. He soon spots her, she's with DJ and Molly Maddog, her beautiful bridemaid's gown is covered with black grease and soot. DJ's tuxedo is also stained with grease and dirt, as is Molly Maddog's dress. BRUNO (laughs): You just couldn't stay away from the engine room, could you my darling? MOLOTOV (angry): It was a good thing I went over there! I had to recalabrate the impulse engines myself! DJ (smiles): And Molly and I repaired part of the Barium reactor! MOLLY MADDOG (smiles): Yes, it was thrilling to work on a device that large and powerful! BRUNO (shakes head): Just look at you three! You're filthy dirty! MOLOTOV (wicked grin): So are you now, darling! Molotov grabs her husband and kisses him, getting dirt on his tuxedo and face. MOLLY MADDOG (chuckles): That was a good one, Molly! MOLOTOV (laughs): I know! The scene shifts near a lake where Cobber and Sheena are together, Cobber is skipping rocks across the lake as Sheena sits on a log, admiring her 'man.' SHEENA (dreamily): Oh Cobber! I wish you and I could stay here forever! This planet is so beautiful! COBBER (skips another rock): Yes, I agree with you, but this isn't home. SHEENA (sadly): You're right. Oh Cobber, why don't you transfer to the Canius Minor? We could have a great life together traveling the starts.... COBBER (holds Sheena's hand): Darling, my home is on earth, with the rest of the Road Rover elite. Why can't you transfer to earth? SHEENA (looks into Cobber's eyes): That's a tempting idea! COBBER (looks into Sheena's eyes): I love you, Sheena! SHEENA (smiles): I love you too! As Cobber and Sheena slowly move closer to each other to kiss, Sheena's wrist communicator begins to beep loudly. SHEENA (growls): Just peachy! (pushs a button): This is Sheena! PONCHO (thru communicator): Doctor Sheena, this is Poncho on board the Canius Minor, there's a medical emergency on Deck five, section seven! SHEENA (into speaker): I'll be right there! Contact Doctor Abdullah and the Captain, Sheena out! (turns to Cobber) Duty calls, gotta run! COBBER (shouts as Sheena runs away): WAIT! I'M COMING WITH YOU!!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- to be continued...............