Copyright 2000 -- Robert Baer Jr. The Space Rovers -- "Hometown Hero" 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 Claudia and Fydo are all Robert Baer Jr's creations, copyright pending, 1999 - 2000. St John's Mayor Andy Wells and Newfoundland Premier Brian Tobin are REAL people. The Space Rovers -- "Hometown Hero" The scene is a busy street in downtown St. John's, Newfoundland island in Canada. This is Space Rover Claudia's hometown, and she's brought her boyfriend Fydo and his dad Sport here for a tour during their 'shore leave' from the Canius Minor. Claudia has been taking them on a 'walking' tour of the town. CLAUDIA (beaming smile): This is the first time I've ever been to St John's as a Cano-Sapien! Isn't it beautiful? SPORT (nods): It sure is! This is SO GREAT!!! We're walking in the capitol city of the entire Newfoundland province! FYDO (smiles): Just smell the fresh ocean air! CLAUDIA (points down the street): Look! It's Andre's Restraunt! My former owner always used to take me with him when he'd come to town! You guys have gotta meet Andre! He's the sweetest human in the world! Claudia, Sport and Fydo run down the street and into Andre's Restraunt. They are met at the door by Maurice, the manager. MAURICE (angry): Can you not see the sign? NO DOGS ALLOWED! CLAUDIA (begging): Maurice, don't you recognize me? I'm Claudia! Captain Merriweather's dog! Don't you remember me? MAURICE (stares at Claudia): Hmmmmmm. I must admit, you do look familiar... CLAUDIA (smiles): Yes, it's me! I'm a Road Rover now! As Claudia was speaking, Andre walks by and spots Claudia immediately. ANDRE (wide smile): CLAUDIA!!! I'd know that face anywhere! (hugs her) CLAUDIA (smiles): It's good to see you again! ANDRE (happy): I could never forget you, Captain Merriweather's faithful dog! (motions) Please, you and your friends come in! MAURICE (confused): But sir, they're dogs! ANDRE (angry): They're our guests! Got a problem with that? MAURCIE (scared): No sir! ANDRE (turns to Claudia): Come! Sit at my best table! You and your friends have anything on the menu, on ME! CLAUDIA (smiles): Do you have my favorite? ANDRE (nods): Of course! Fish and Brewis! I'll bring all of you some! Please, have a seat and I'll be right back! SPORT (sitting down): Fish and Brewis? What's that? CLAUDIA (sitting down): It's a native dish of Newfoundland, it has fish, potatoes, hard tack .... FYDO (sitting down): Hard tack? CLAUDIA (nods): It's a type of bread! Trust me, it's delicious! My master would always order Fish and Brewis and share it with me. He'd always say,"if this is good enough for me, it's good enough for you, old girl!" SPORT (smiles): Can we meet your former master? CLAUDIA (lowers head): He died last year.... FYDO (sadly): I'm so sorry, darling... CLAUDIA (faint smile): It's alright, really. It was shortly after he died that the Master called me to join the Road Rovers. As Claudia is yet speaking, Andre emerges from the kitchen with three steaming hot platefuls of food. He happily serves them and motions for a waitress. ANDRE (points): Darla, these are my special guests, give them anything they want, on the house! (turns to them): Enjoy your meal! The Captain was one of my best customers, it's great to have you in my restrant again, Claudia! The three Rovers talk among themselves as they eat. CLAUDIA (take a sip of water): Fydo, did you notice how everyone at the airport cheered for you as we stepped off the plane? FYDO (lowers head): Yeah, they think I'm a great hero... SPORT (smiles): But you ARE a great hero, son! All of those things you did out in space.. CLAUDIA (interrupts): And you singlehandly destroyed the Lost Pack's stolen spaceship! You saved the world! FYDO (stutters): Yeah....but.....but...... I'm no hero.... SPORT (smiles): You're too modest, son! CLAUDIA (stares at Fydo lovingly): Your so brave! No wonder I love you so much! FYDO (shakes head): You don't understand, I mean, I didn't really .... ANDRE (holding a camera): Smile, everyone! Andre snaps a few quick pictures at various angles. ANDRE (excited): Imagine! Captain Merriweather's dog and Fydo the heroic Space Rover, in MY restraunt! I have to get more film for my camera! CLAUDIA (smiles): See Fydo! You're a celebrity! FYDO (sighs): That's why I had messages from major magazines and news networks wanting to interview me! SPORT (smiles): That's MY son! The three finish eating and leave the restraunt. They stand outside and look around. CLAUDIA (smiles); Why don't we take a bus to the mall? I'd like to get some shopping donw while we're here! FYDO (smiles); Bus? I'll flag down a taxi! (points): LOOK, THERE'S ONE! As Fydo runs out towards the street to hail the taxi, he collides with a man who is running at full stride, knocking both of them down to the sidewalk. An older lady is heard crying out "thief!" in the distance. CLAUDIA (runs over to Fydo): Fydo! Are you alright? FYDO (dizzy): Whoa...what happened? An older lady was soon standing over them. LADY (shouting): That's the man that snatched my purse! (points to Fydo): And there's the man who caught him! FYDO (confused): Me? SPORT (smiles): That's my son! A hero again! Fydo stands up and begins to ramble. FYDO (motioning with his hands): Can't you see? This was just an accident! I'm no hero, can't any of you understand? As Fydo is speaking, a loud scream is heard from above, when he looks up to see where the scream came from, a small child 'lands' in his outstretched arms. Within seconds, the child's mother runs out into the street. MOTHER (frantic): MY BABY!! MY BABY!!! SHE FELL OUT OF THE WINDOW AND (sees Fydo holding the child and points) THAT'S MY EMILY!!! The mother runs over and takes Emily in her arms. MOTHER (excited): YOU SAVED MY BABY!!!! YOU WONDERFUL MAN!!!! FYDO (confused): Huh? MOTHER (excited): TNANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!! She hugs Fydo with her 'free arm' so hard that he can barely breathe. A small crowd has now gathered all around Fydo, Claudia and Sport. This makes Fydo very nervous and shy. CLAUDIA (happy): You caught that purse snatcher and then you saved that baby's life! WHAT A MAN!!!!! FYDO (stuttering): But......but...... Fydo begins to slowly walk backwards, unaware that a good of skateboarders is standing right behind him. One of their skateboards rests quietly on the sidewalk, until Fydo accidently 'walks' onto it and before he realizes it, he's riding the skateboard down a steep hill CLAUDIA (frantic): FYDO!!!! FYDO (scared, moving faster): HOW DO YOU STOP THIS THING?? Fydo instinctively attempts to balance himself with his arms, as he is speeding down a hill, two shadowy figures emerge from the local Bank of Canada, each holding a sack of money and a gun. As Fydo screams loudly, the two bank robbers turn around, just in time to be 'clothes-lined' by the speedy Fydo on his skateboard. The two bank robbers fall flat on their backs and are 'out cold.' Fydo is still flying down the hill, screaming and waving his arms. At the intersection ahead, a very well dressed gentleman is attempting to cross the street. Suddenly, a bus flys into the intersection, unable to stop immediately, with the man directly in it's path. At that moment, Fydo on his skateboard 'wraps his outstretched arms around' the well dressed man just as the bus hits it's brakes. The well-dressed man grabs a street lamp pole as they reach the other side of the street, Fydo's skateboard then hits a 'bump' and causes him to land in an open dumpster. When Fydo 'comes to', two policemen are pulling him out of the dumpster. FYDO (scared): Oh dear...officers....this was all an accident, I can explain... By this time a huge crowd had surrounded Fydo and his friends. all of them cheering and shouting his name. FYDO (confused): What's.....what's going on? POLICEMAN (laughing): You sure have a sense of humor, Lt. Fydo! You're the bravest and most daring hero I've ever seen! Imagine, riding a skateboard to stop a bank robbery and save the mayor's life! FYDO (bewildered): Huh? CLAUDIA (hugs Fydo): Oh Fydo! You really are a super dog! I'm so proud of you! FYDO (slight grin): Er....thank you...... POLICEMAN (turns to Fydo): Mayor Wells would like to have a word with you! The 'well dressed man' was Mayor Andy Wells of St. John's. MAYOR WELLS (shakes Fydo's hand): I can't thank you enough for saving my life! It seems you have been very busy in our fair city today! First you nab a purse snatcher, then save an infant, and stop a bank robbery too! Your reputation as a heroic Space Rover is well deserved! FYDO (stuttering): But.....but......I'm no hero....... MAYOR WELLS (laughs): You are so modest! I was on my way to address our provincial parliment, why don't you join me? I'll have the entire Newfoundland parliment honor you! FYDO (surprised): Me? MAYOR WELLS (nods): YES!! Your girlfriend and your dad can come with us! Please, follow me to the parliment building! The entire crowd follows the Mayor to the parliment building, everyone is shouting and cheering for Fydo all along the way. The scene now shifts inside the parliment building several hours later. The Mayor, Fydo, Claudia and Sport wait 'behind stage' as Premier Brian Tobin is addressing the assembly. MAYOR WELLS (turns to Fydo): See that man on the stage, Fydo? They affectionately call him "Captain Canada!" CLAUDIA (confused): You mean, he's a super hero, sir? MAYOR WELLS (laughs): Not really, that's just what we call him! Anyway, after he introduces me, I'll give a short speech introducing you! Then you'll walk out and join me on the stage, OK? FYDO (nervous): Well.....alright...... SPORT (puts hand on Fydo's shoulder): My son, you'll do just fine! FYDO (very sad): But... all this is too weird! I'm not a hero! All of these things were accidents! Fydo begins to pace back and forth, he doesn't notice the man in the brown trenchcoat running towards the stage and collides with him. FYDO (struggles to stand): I'm very sorry, sir, I didn't see you... MAN (angry, stands up): Out of my way, dogface! The man in the trenchcoat runs towards the Premier and shoves him to the floor. He quickly removes his coat to reveal the fact that he's wearing a 'belt' of dynamite sticks all around his waist. MAN (screaming): STAND BACK, OR I'LL BLOW ALL OF US SKY HIGH!!! The man reaches in his back pocket, then his front pocket, he frantically searches his shirt pockets wheh he glances over at Fydo and sees him holding a black remote control device in his hand. FYDO (smiles): Sir, I believe you dropped this... MAN (screams): THE DETENATION DEVICE!!! GIVE IT TO ME!!!! MAYOR WELLS (shouts): Fydo's got the detenator! Police, grab that maniac! Several officers grab the strange man and remove all of his explosives. The entire assembly panics until Mayor Wells runs to the podium and addresses them. MAYOR WELLS (shouting): Ladies and gentlemen, return to your seats, everything is alright now! BRIAN TOBIN (stand up, shouts): I'm alright everyone! (turns to Mayor Wells): Andy! What's going on? MAYOR WELLS (into mic): This has been a day of heroics! In a matter of hours, the man I'm about to introduce has stopped two crimes, saved a small child, my life and just a few seconds ago, saved the Premier and the entire assembly from terrorist attack! I give you our hero, the man who achieved all of this, Lt Fydo of the Space Rovers! As Fydo slowly walks out towards the podium, everyone in the audience burst into wild applause. All of the news cameras in the building are now pointed at Fydo, which makes him even more nervous. PREMIER TOBIN (shakes Fydo's hand): Lt. Fydo, how can we ever thank you enough for all of your heroic acts? FYDO (stuttering): But.......I.......don't......know.... PREMIER TOBIN (into mic): I purpose that this assembly honor Lt Fydo with the provincial medal of bravery, all in agreement say I! The shout of "I" drowns out all other noise in the building. PREMIER TOBIN (into mic): It's unanimous! What do you say to that, Fydo? FYDO (nervous): Thank you Captain Canada...er...I mean Mr Premier! The crowd bursts into laughter, Fydo looks rather embarrassed but the Premier is laughing also. PREMIER TOBIN (smiles): Fydo, feel free to call me any name you like! The entire audience claps, cheers and repeatedly shouts out "Fydo!" Claudia runs out to Fydo and hugs him tightly. Sport joins his son on the podium. The scene shifts to Road Rover Headquarters, the next day. The Master picks up his morning newspaper and sees the front page picture of Fydo under the headline,"HEROIC SPACE ROVER TAKES ST JOHN'S BY STORM" As he reads the article, he looks up and smiles. MASTER (broad grin): Fydo is a good, good dog! -----------------------------------------------------------------------