Copyright 2000 --- Robert Baer Jr. The Space Rovers -- "Wilfong's Family Ties" 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, Wlifong, Raynard, Numbia, Hojo, Shamansta, Derby and Poncho are all Robert Baer Jr's creations, copyright pending, 1999 - 2000, Cobber and Deon are creations of Mike Browner. The Space Rovers -- "Wilfong's Family Ties" The scene is the bridge of the Canius Minor. Whitey is sitting in the captain's chair, Claudia and Mohawk are at the helm controls. Bob, Bruno and Cactus Jake are at their regular stations. Grunt is at the weapons console while Lao Zi is at the science station. CACTUS JAKE (yawns): Another boring shift..... (whispers to Lao Zi): Wake me up when it's over, pal! LAO ZI (sternly): That is an inappropriate way for an officer to behave while on duty! CACTUS JAKE (smiles): Hey, lighten up, Lao! I'd rather be with Flash now.... what a woman! LAO ZI (sternly): May I remind your, Leiutenant, that I have a wife and family! They are also waiting for me to finish this shift. CACTUS JAKE (shakes head): Someone's wound up YOUR spring too tighty, friend! LAO ZI (looks at monitor): Commander, I'm picking up an unidentified vessel approaching our present position, it's just coming out of warp. It is the size of one of our shuttlecraft. WHITEY (turns to Bruno): Try to establish communications, Bruno BRUNO (pushing buttons): They are responding, on screen. The front view screen now shows a gray wolf-sapien, dressed in a 'Road Warrior' type of uniform. RAYNARD (on screen): I am Raynard, at Terrawolf from the lost colony of Kieuc. Who am I addressing? WHITEY (sternly): I am Commander Whitey of the Canius Minor RAYNARD (on screen): The Canius Minor! Wonderful! I've been searching all over space for you! Is a Terrawolf named Wilfong aboard your vessel? WHITEY (nods): He is a member of our crew now RAYNARD (on screen): I must speak to him, I am his only brother. CLAUDIA (shocked): Brother? CACTUS JAKE (happy): WOW! You even looks like WIlfong! WHITEY (sternly): That will do, Lt Jake! (smiles): You have permission to land your ship in shuttlecraft bay B, it is clearly marked .... RAYNARD (on screen): Just open the door, I'll find it! I look forward to seeing my brother again! WHITEY (nods): Understood, Whitey out (turns to Grunt): Commander, you and I are going down to the shuttlecraft bay to greet our surprise guest! Bruno, contact Ensign Wilfong, have him meet us there. Cactus Jake, you have the comm. CACTUS JAKE (nods): Aye aye, Commander! Within a few minutes, Grunt, Whitey and Wilfong stand waiting at the shuttlecraft bay waiting for Raynard to disembark from his ship. WILFONG (happy): I can't believe it! I didn't think ANY of my family survived the Inzoman attacks! GRUNT (sternly): GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR GROWL!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR WHITEY (nods): Yes, I realize we are unable to scan the inside of his vessel. That's because it's made with a metal our sensors cannot penetrate. Raynard walks out of his ship and enters the waiting area, carrying what looks like a canvass suitcase with him. He sees Wilfong and hugs him tightly. RAYNARD (crying): Wilfong! It is good to see you! WILFONG (crying): I feel the same way, brother! RAYNARD (releases the hug): Commander Whitey, good to meet you in person! WHITEY (sternly): I am .. pleased.. to meet you also. RAYNARD (looks up at Grunt): Hey, how are you, big guy? GRUNT (looks down): GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR GROWL!!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR RAYNARD (backs up): You're with security? Hey Commander, am I in some sort of trouble here? WHITEY (shakes head): No Raynard, it is standard procedure that a member of security greets all of our guests aboard ship, I am complying with Space Rover regulation 343 section A subsection .... RAYNARD (laughs): Ok ok, I get the idea! (looks at Wilfong): Brother! We have a lot of catching up to do! WILFONG (sadly): But I'm on duty right now, maybe after my shift... WHITEY (sternly): Ensign, you are hereby relieved of duty. It's not everyday one meets a long lost family member! I will explain the situation to Lt Commander Molotov! WILFONG (happy): Thank you, Commander! Raynard, let me show you around this wonderful ship! WHITEY (whispers to Grunt): Commander, have one of your security personnel accompany Raynard. Grunt nods and they both leave the shuttlecraft bay. Within minutes, Raynard and Wilfong enter the galley. Calypso, Fydo and the Space Rover kids are having their evening meal. Deon is seated with Sheena and Sno-wie. SHEENA (smiles): Eat up, Deon! Derby makes THE best shepard's pie in the galaxy! DEON (looks up at her): May I call you .... mom? Well, technically you're not REALLY my mom but still... SHEENA (nods): Of course you can, Deon! DEON (smiles): Thanks, MOM! Sno-wie has been teaching me about this universe, I must admit, some of this is going to take a little getting used to. Like, the Master being a guy, Hunter is the leader of the Road Rovers, Bill ..... Bill..... er..... well whoever is President of the Federated States.... SNO-WIE (smiles): They're called the United States here, Deon! DEON (nods): Exactly! This is a very strange place, but I am still glad I came! SHEENA (huge grin): Me too, Deon! SNO-WIE (nods): So am I, Deon! Raynard looks at his tray of food. RAYNARD (looks at Wilfong): What is this bread type dish they are serving here? WILFONG (smiles): I believe the cook calls it shepard's pie! RAYNARD (confused): They use real shepards in it? WILFONG (shakes head): Of course not. I think it's made with mutton, I've had it before, you'll love it! The two Terrawolf brothers sit down together. WILFONG (smiles): So, what are doing these days? RAYNARD (eating another bite): Well, after the colonies were destroyed, I became a soldier of fortune. I crave adventure and special missions..... for a PRICE! Why don't you join me? WILFONG (shocked): Join you? RAYNARD (nods): Sure! You and me would make a great team! My ship is large enough for two, we can be bounty hunters together! WILFONG (confused): Bounty hunter? You actually catch .... RAYNARD (interrupts): Yes, brother! In fact, I'm on a mission right now! We can go and have you packed ... WILFONG (shakes head): I don't know, Raynard. I have a job here, with Captain Persia and the Space Rovers, and .... RAYNARD (excited): Captain Persia! WOW! THE Captain Persia! I gotta meet her! Can you arrange it? WILFONG (thinking): Well...... I don't know.... (wrist comm beeps): Excuse me.. (into mic): This is Ensign Wilfong PERSIA (on wrist comm): Wilfong, I hear your brother's on board! WILFONG (into mic): Yes ma'am! He and I are having dinner in the galley PERSIA (on wrist comm): When you're finished, please stop by my office, I want to meet him! Captain out! RAYNARD (huge grin): Sounds like an invitation to me! WILFONG (nods): Sure does! They finish dinner and minutes later, walk into Persia's office. Raynard looks around. RAYNARD (smiles): WOW! A really nice office you have here, Captain! PERSIA (smiles): Thank you, Raynard. Grunt gave me the palm tree in the corner there and ...... (shocked) WILFONG (notices): Captain? PERSIA (growls): I know you're REAL reason for being here! RAYNARD (sternly): Exactly! Raynard reaches for his wrist band and pushes a button on it, immediately, he, Wilfong and Persia are teleported to his ship. Raynard punches Persia, knocking her out as he activates a 'holding device' that restrains her against a wall of his ship. Wilfong falls backward as Raynard powers up his ship and takes off. WILFONG (screams): RAYNARD!!! YOU'RE HEADING TOWARDS A WALL!!! RAYNARD (laughs): I know! Watch this! To Wilfong's complete surprise, his ship passes through the shut shuttlebay doors and into space. WILFONG (shocked): How did you do that? RAYNARD (smiles): It's called phased-shield technology, at least, that's what the being I stole it from called it! WILFONG (shocked); STOLE IT FROM? RAYNARD (smiles): That's right! Now this ship is invisible to your ship's sensors! I got what I came for! WILFONG (shocked); You came to capture the Captain? Why? RAYNARD (smiles): For the money! The Inzomans have a huge bounty out on her head! WILFONG (shakes head): I won't let you do this! Captain Persia and her crew saved my life and ... RAYNARD (angry): I am your brother! Your ONLY brother in the universe! You must join me! WILFONG (growls): No I don't! RAYNARD (laughs): Yes you do! When your crewmates realize that you, I and their precious Captain are gone, they'll assume that YOU helped me capture her! WILFONG (shakes head): They won't believe you! RAYNARD (laughs): I'll tell'm it was your idea all along, they'll throw you in the brig! You see, dear brother, you HAVE to join me now! WILFONG (growls): No I don't! Wilfong runs over to a control panel and attempts to free Persia, Raynard punches him in the face, causing him to fall down to the floor. Raynard then reaches into his bag and pulls out a laser pistol. RAYNARD (laughs): I picked this baby up while I was on the Canius Minor, what a pity, I'm going to kill you with one of your OWN guns! Raynard pulls the trigger but nothing happens, he watches in fright as the laser rifle glows and morphs into Numbia. She immediately decks Raynard with one super punch. NUMBIA (nods): Good thing Commander Grunt told me to keep an eye on you guys! I'm lucky he decided to steal me! WILFONG (nods): Thank you, Numbia! NUMBIA (smiles): And I heard every word you said, I will make sure Raynard doesn't try to frame you! WILFONG (sits at console): Thank you, I better find a way to get us back on the Canius Minor! NUMBIA (nods): And I'll free the Captain! The scene switches back to the Canius Minor, three hours later. Persia has recovered from her captivity and is recording a log entry: PERSIA (into mic): Captain's log, supplemental. To say the least, the reunion of Wilfong and his brother is one I will never forget. I'll never forget the expression on Raynard's face when Grunt ripped the door off of his ship and held him up by his collar! We'll keep Raynard in out brig until we return to Jurrassia. Daisy and Flash are studying this phased-shield technology he used to elude our sensors..... (door buzzer sounds).. End Entry (shouts): Come in! Wilfong comes in and sits down in front of Persia's desk. WILFONG (sadly): Captain, I am so sorry ... PERSIA (smiles): No need to apologize, Ensign, you had no way of knowing your brother's true intentions WILFONG (sadly): I was SO happy when we found him... I only wish more of my family had survived... PERSIA (walks over to him): Wilfong, it's alright. Numbia explained the entire incident to me. You had to make a choice between your brother and your duty as a Space Rover. I am proud of you for remaining loyal to us. WILFONG (sadly): What's going to happen to my brother? PERSIA (sternly): Well, he'll remain in the brig until our next trip to Jurrassia. There he will face trial. WILFONG (looks up): May I see him, Captain? PERSIA (nods): Certainly, but he's under a twenty four hour guard. Minutes later, Wilfong enters the brig, Su-Li and Rasputin stand guard as Wilfong slowly approaches Raynard's cell. WILFONG (softly): Raynard? RAYNARD (growls): GO AWAY, TRAITOR! WILFONG (defensive): Brother, kidnapping the Captain was wrong, you know that! RAYNARD (growls): If you were truly my brother, you'd joined me! (turns to him and whispers): It's not too late, help me to escape! We can still get the bounty for... WILFONG (angry): NO! I do love you, brother, but I will not help you escape! Su-Li and Rasputin walk over when they here Wilfong mention escape. SU-LI (sternly): I think you better leave now, Wilfong! RASPUTIN (sternly): Raynard, this cell is escape-proof! It has an internal force field lining the walls, so you're here to STAY! SU-LI (sternly): This is for your own protection too! I think Grunt wants a good excuse to pound you into wolfburger! Hearing this, Raynard scurries over to his bunk and sits down, trembling. He watches Wilfong leave and shouts at him. RAYNARD (shouting): TRAITOR! YOU'RE NOT MY BROTHER ANY MORE!! YOU HEAR ME???? Wilfong is feeling crushed, he walks over to the lounge and sits down. Porta notices the sad Terrawolf and sits beside him. PORTA (looks at Wilfong): Wilfong? What's wrong? WILFONG (sadly): It looks like I've lost my brother! I chose duty over family, I know I made the right decision, but I still feel rejected.. PORTA (puts her hand on top of his): Wilfong, we're your family now! All of us Space Rovers are your brothers and sisters. Instinctively, Wilfong and Porta embrace. Then they look deeply into each other's eyes and smile. PORTA (ears perk up): Sounds like waltz music is playing, Wilfong, would you like to dance? WILFONG (confused): Dance? PORTA (stands up): Just follow my lead, it'll be fun! Porta takes Wilfong to the middle of the dance floor, she leads him in a slow dance. Soon, Wilfong begins to get the 'hang' of it and smiles at the young Portugese Water Dog. Soon, they hold each other closer. Hojo and Orchid are sitting at a table watching them. ORCHID (smiles): Look, Wilfong and that new cadet are dancing together! HOJO (nods): They seem to make a very good couple! ORCHID (smiles): So do we! Hojo and Orchid kiss as Wilfong and Porta walk by. The scene switches back to the brig to Raynard's cell. RAYNARD (to himself): I'll get out of this cell someday, and when I do, the Space Rovers will pay dearly for my humiliation, especially Persia and Wilfong! -------------------------------------------------------------------------