Copyright 2000 -- Robert Baer Jr. The Space Rovers -- "Trouble in Paradise -- Part 1" 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, Sno-wie, Numbia, Hojo, Shamansta, Derby and Poncho are all Robert Baer Jr's creations, copyright pending, 1999 - 2000, Cobber is a creation of Mike Browner. Lionheart is a creation of Josh Higley. The Space Rovers -- "Trouble in Paradise -- Part 1" The scene is the bridge of the Canius Minor. Persia is in the 'captain's chair' with Alexander and Bob on either side of her. At their assigned duty stations are Saundra, Boomer, Whitey, Cactus Jake, Grunt and Bruno. The mood is happy all over the ship. As the camera pans all around the bridge, Persia's last log entry plays in the background. PERSIA (recorded voice): Captain's log, supplemental. The mood aboard ship is very jubiant. Not only have we managed to return to our own time and to Jurrassian space, but we're also at long last on our way back to Graum, the pleasure planet where the Willians are eagerly awaiting our arrival. Many activities have been planned for us by our gratious Willians hosts, including a 'victory parade' for several members of our crew, namely Grunt, Bob and Fydo. All of us look forward to a very peaceful week long shore leave. End entry. SAUNDRA (smiles): We are now two minutes from Graum7 ! WHITEY (smiles): Actually, we are one point seven four minutes from the planet PERSIA (giggles): I see.... Boomer, when we enter the atmosphere, have our landing struts ready. BOOMER (smiles): You betcha, Persia! (embarrassed): Er... I mean, aye aye, Captain! PERSIA (smiles): Relax, Commander, you're still on duty! BRUNO (turns to Persia): Captain, Ki-alla is hailing us! PERSIA (nods): On front view screen! The image on the front view screen is Ki-alla, leader of the Willians, her orange furry face is smiling brightly. KI-ALLA (on screen): Captain Persia! We are so thrilled that your ship has shown up on our sonsers! My people are already celebrating in the streets! PERSIA (nods): Thank you, ma'am! Your people have always shown us Space Rovers such wonderful hospitality! It is an honor that you hold us in such high esteem! KI-ALLA (smiles): Your exploits are legandary! We have all heard of your recent rescue of a Jurriassian science team from Turrilla. Once more, Fydo saves the day! Bob also had a hand in that operation, we are all very proud of your entire crew! CACTUS JAKE (shouts): Are we goin' have another picnic? PERSIA (upset): Lt Jake! KI-ALLA (laughs): It's alright Captain! Yes, Cactus Jake, we are having a picnic for all of you! CACTUS JAKE (shouts): YEEAHHH!! HAAAAAAAWWWW!!! PERSIA (angry): Lt Jake! You are on duty! (smiles): But I can't blame you for being happy! KI-ALLA (nods): Now that's the spirit! The Canius Minor is cleared to land on landing pad thirty, I am transmitting the coordinates to your navigator now! We'd give you an escort to the surface, but nearly our entire fleet of warships are conducting joint military war games with the Jurrassians many light years from here. SAUNDRA (nods): Coordinates received, Captain! KI-ALLA (smiles): Enjoy your stay on our planet! I will meet you when you land, Ki-alla out! PERSIA (smiles): Saundra, lay in a course. Boomer, set us down! BOOMER (nods): Aye aye, Captain! Soon, the Canius Minor makes a perfect landing on landing pad thirty. A huge crowd of Willians have gathered around, all of them shouting and holding up signs written in Willian language, some even have pictures of Bob, Grunt and Fydo on them. The crowd cheers as the gangplanks of the ship are lowered and the Space Rovers disembark. Willian police have the restrain the crowd when Bob, Grunt and Fydo walk down the starboard gangplank. A small group of 'fans' break through and rush towards the trio, knocking Fydo down as they surround him, begging for autographs. Claudia runs over and helps her boyfriend up to his feet again. CLAUDIA (smiles): Are you alright, darling? FYDO (staggers): I'm fine (signs autographs): These folks really like me, don't they? CLAUDIA (nods): You're one of the biggest heroes in this entire part of space! FYDO (nervous): But I don't deserve all of this, Claudia! Really, I don't... CLAUDIA (smiles): You're too modest, honey! Claudia gives Fydo a long passionate kiss, which causes the crowd to cheer and applaud even more. Ki-alla is there to greet Persia and the other senior officers. KI-ALLA (smiles, hug her): Captain Persia, I am so pleased to see you once again! PERSIA (smiles): You are too kind, Ki-alla! KI-ALLA (points): We have everything prepared for you and your wonderful crew, but first I must show you, follow me, please. The senior officers follow Ki-alla and are truly stunned by what they see standing in the center of the 'park' area. There are three, huge statues, one of Grunt, one of Bob and one of Fydo. GRUNT (points): GRRRRRR GROWL? PERSIA (nods): Yes Grunt, that's you! BOB (amazed): You made a statue of me? This is TOO COOL!!!! FYDO (eyes big as saucers): A statue? Of me? But ..... but....... KI-ALLA (smiles): Yes, Lt Fydo! Does this please you? FYDO (stunned): Well......I.......I.......er........ KI-ALLA (happy): He is beyond words! (turns to the crowd) Three cheers for our hero! The crowd bursts into cheers, Fydo looks very nervous. KI-ALLA (smiles): Please Captain, honor us by enjoying the feast we have ready for you! PERSIA (turns to Alexander): Old man, give the order! ALEXANDER (nods, turns to the other Space Rovers): Everyone, dismissed! All of the Space Rovers rush towards the picnic tables, which are loaded with many Earth favorite like hot dogs, hamburgers, macaroni salad, fried chicken, etc. along with many local favorites. Sheena sits down at a picnic table next to Sno-wie, who is alone at the moment. SHEENA (smiles): Brewnoc! You just can't beat the way the Willians make this stuff....(looks at Sno-wie): Sno-wie, what's the matter? You look lower than a crock's belly! SNO-WIE (sadly): I haven't told him yet, Sheena. I don't know how he'll take the news! SHEENA (smiles): Buck up there, mate! You can tell'm, and when ya do, I'll bet that husband of yours will be delighted! SNO-WIE (slight smile): You really think so? SHEENA (nods): I know so! After you two eat, take'm on a quiet walk in the woods, wait till you're alone, and then tell'm! SNO-WIE (smiles): Yeah! That's a great idea! Thanks Sheena! SHEENA (sips a soda): Anytime! Soon, they are joined by Whitey, Cactus Jake, Flash, Numbia and Poncho. PONCHO (smiles): I am so happy! Those Willians even made some burritos! NUMBIA (nods): And couscous! CACTUS JAKE (shakes head): What's couscous? FLASH (smiles): Darlin' that there's an Arabian food, ain't it, Numbia? NUMBIA (nods): Yes! I haven't had any in years! I wonder how they knew I wanted it? WHITEY (sternly): No doubt the Willians downloaded our crew manifest the last time we were here. They are a very effect and organized race of beings. If we had such efficency aboard the Canius Minor, we would be the envy of the galaxy. CACTUS JAKE (smiles); We already are, Commander! Didn't you see all them folks out there when we first landed? They love us! WHITEY (shakes head): It is simple fanaticism. We are a passing fancy. FLASH (upset): Whitey, I disagree! They don't bulid statues to passing fancies! WHITEY (nods): Point well taken, Flash.... PONCHO (smiles): Hey, I hear there's going to be a volleyball game after dinner, wanna play, my desert flower? NUMBIA (nods): You bet, sweetie! (looks at Sheena): How about you? SHEENA (nods): Sounds like a bucket of fun! What about the rest of ya? SNO-WIE (looks at Whitey): I think we'll go on a quiet walk in the woods! CACTUS JAKE (looks at Flash): Us too! Meanwhile, at another picnic table, Persia, Grunt, Alexander, Claudia and Fydo are eating together. PERSIA (looks all around): This place hasn't changed a bit since we were here last! GRUNT (nods): GRRRRRRRRRRRR GROWL!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR! ALEXANDER (nods): I do agree Grunt! The food is also as good as always! CLAUDIA (looks at Persia): Captain, this place is paradise! So many space travelers come here for rest! PERSIA (nods): This is true, Cadet! The Jurrassians and other larger species of the Alliance stay on one side of the planet, while we 'smaller' species as the Jurrassians call us have this side. Sometimes I wish we could all just stay here forever and .... Ki-alla walks over to their table. KI-ALLA (smiles): I thank you that you appreicate our efforts so much! When you are all finished, I have something very special to show you. It'll be of particular interest to you, Commander Grunt! GRUNT (smiles): GRRRRRRRRRRRR GROWL? KI-ALLA (nods): Yes! It is something we are quite proud of! It is now one hour later. Many Space Rovers are playing softball, going for nature hikes, and other activities. Whitey and Sno-wie take a walk in the woods as do Cactus Jake and Flask. Some are involved in a volleyball game while some of the Space Rover kids are tossing around a frizbee. YURI (tosses): Here, watch it go! BERNADETTE (catches it in her hands): Not too bada, Yuri! Now, watcha me! (tosses) ANTONIE (catches): Manifeek! Now, see this throw! (tosses) GRETA (put up her hands, misses it): Rats! (picks it up): Oh well, let's see how high I can really throw it this time! Greta takes the frizbee and tosses it high in the air, Sheena, who is playing volleyball, sees the flying frizbee and instinctively rushes on all fours after it. PONCHO (screaming): SHEENA! WHAT ARE YOU DOING? NUMBIA (shocked): SHE'S CHASING THAT FRIZBEE! SHAMANSTA (giggles): She was probably a frizbee dog before she joined the Rovers! HOJO (screams): SHEENA!!! LOOK OUT!!! Sheena is so focused on the frizbee, she doesn't see the ledge in front of her, as she jumps and catches the frizbee in her mouth, she suddenly realizes that she has just jumped off a short cliff. So scared she forgets about her levitational powers, she screams as she falls downward. A fox-sapien dressed in battle armor hears Sheena's screams, he snaps his fingers and is immediately standing under her, and catches her safely in his arms. SHEENA (startled): Huh? (looks up into the fox-sapien eyes and smiles) who are you? LIONHEART (smiles): Well well! I'm not in the habit of catching beautiful women falling from the sky! My name is Lionheart, what's yours? SHEENA (excited, stuttering): I'm Soctor Meena ... er..... Moctor Bleena.... er... I'm..... (sigh): Sheena.... LIONHEART (wide grin, puts Sheena down on two feet): You seem a bit tense, Sheena, is it? (offers a cup of coffee): Here, have some coffee! SHEENA (smiles): Thank you, Lionheart! (looks around): You're camping out here? LIONHEART (nods): I travel light, and go from place to place seeking adventure. I always enjoy camping out on Graum when I'm in the area. I can see by your uniform, you're one of the Space Rovers, aren't you? SHEENA (nods): Yes, have you heard of us? LIONHEART (nods): Are you kidding me? You and your crew are the talk of this entire quadrant of space! As he is speaking, two large eagles land directly in front of them, within seconds. they morph into their original forms, Ensigns Numbia and Poncho. NUMBIA (concerned): Doctor Sheena, are you alright? PONCHO (concerned): How are you, senorita? LIONHEART (startled): Friends of yours, I assume? SHEENA (nods): This is Ensign Numbia and Ensign Poncho, they work in the security department of ... LIONHEART (smiles): So, you two are from the Canius Minor also! Pleased to meet you both! I'm Lionheart, soldier of fortune and mercenary for hire, at your service! PONCHO (shakes hands): So good to meet you, senor! NUMBIA (shakes hands): Yes, always a pleasure to make a new friend! (looks around): The kids want their frizbee back, have you seen it? SHEENA (shocked); OH NO! I had it in me mouth and dropped it! LIONHEART (snaps his fingers, frizbee appears in his hand): Is this what you're looking for? NUMBIA (shocked): By the winds of the desert! PONCHO (shocked): Aye, carumba! How did you do that? LIONHEART (grins): I have many talents, my friends! Watch! I'll return this object to it's owner! Lionheart lightly tosses the frizbee into the air, the frizbee suddenly climbs higher, flying over the embankment and into the startled hands of Greta. SHEENA (shocked): That's so bloody amazing! PONCHO (smiles): You're telling me, senorita! LIONHEART (giggles): You two, what some of shape changing magic do you employ? NUMBIA (smiles): We don't have any magic PONCHO (nods) Si! We're just shapeshifters! LIONHEART (nods): I see! I've heard about you Space Rovers, dog people with special powers, brave warriors like Grunt and Fydo! SHEENA (smiles): Yes! Wanna meet them? NUMBIA (smiles): Sure, come with us! LIONHEART (smiles): That won't be neccessary, why don't I teleport us all to where they are! SHEENA (jumps up excitedly): SUPER!!!! Meanwhile, in a armory building near the main office complex, Persia, Grunt, Alexander, Fydo and Claudia follow Ki-alla and several of her bodyguards into a large room with a huge cannon-looking device in the middle of it. KI-ALLA (points): Space Rovers, this is the Mutomban particle cannon! GRUNT (walks towards it and nods): GRRRRRRRRRRRRR GROWL! GRRRRRRRRRRRRR! KI-ALLA (smiles): I'm glad your impressed, Commander Grunt! PERSIA (confused): Ki-alla, this isn't a weapon of attack, is it? KI-ALLA (shakes head): Of course not, Captain! This is a purely defensive weapon, but it's still experimental. ALEXANDER (nods): Very impressive! What do you use to power it? KI-ALLA (smiles): It's got a Barium core, so it's very powerful! CLAUDIA (walks over to it): What do theses buttons do? FYDO (rushes over): Claudia, better not touch those! KI-ALLA (nods): Very wise, Fydo! We've never tested it on a real target before! Suddenly, Lionheart, Sheena, Numbia and Poncho appear in front of them, Fydo is so startled, he falls backward and lands on top of the particle cannon's control panel. In a split second, the roof of the building opens and the particle cannon fires straight up into the air. PERSIA (shocked): Oh no! KI-ALLA (shocked, runs to a monitor): Better see if that beam hit anything! WHITEY (stands behind Ki-alla): Look! The beam hit some sort of force field in space.... that's hiding a space vessel! KI-ALLA (pushes buttons): That invisiblity field has been disrupted, there are five unidentified ships orbiting our planet in some sort of attack formation! (looks at some flashing lights): One of the ships is transmitting a message. (pushes buttons): Let's hear what they have to say. A monitor flashes on above them all, and the image of a huge cat-like creature fills the screen. Lionheart growls when he sees the image. Persia is shocked as well. PERSIA (points): That's an Iznoman! We've dealt with them before! LIONHEART (angry): So have I! HOC-DOL (on screen): People of Graum, I am Hoc-dol, field marshall of this Iznoman task force you have just cleverly discovered! This particle weapon of yours is very powerful, we have one just like it on my flagship. I'll have to use it on your planet, unless you hand over all the Space Rovers and their space vessel to us! We have a score to settle with them and the Jurrassians as well. You have exactly ten minutes to answer me, or we'll destory your world! To prove that this is no idle threat, we're about to use our particle cannon to destroy yours! This is what you can expect from us if you don't surrender the Space Rovers! Suddenly, the screen goes blank. Ki-alla is watching the monitor. KI-ALLA (screaming): They're powering up their weapon, evacuate this buliding immediately! GRUNT (angry): GRRRRRRRRRRRRR GROWL!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR! KI-ALLA (shouts): No Grunt, there isn't time to recharge out particle cannon, we have to leave now! As the Space Rovers and the Willians run for the exits, a bright yellow beam of light from space racing towards the building. Upon impact, there's a very loud explosion that shakes the ground violently. The building that housed the Mutomban particle cannon is now in smouldering ruins. As Willians police and many Space Rovers rush to the scene, the burning question on their minds is..... where's Captain Persia and the others? ----------------------------------------------------------------------- to be continued.....