STRAYERS: "What Goes Around Comes Around" Story by Steven Today 1ST ROUGH DRAFT January 01, 2001 2ND ROUGH DRAFT June 30, 2001 Road Rovers characters, names, situations and the Road Rovers universe are the property of Warner Bros. Neither this script nor I are connected with Warner Bros. in any way, shape or form. Spy Dogs characters, names, situations and the Spy Dog universe are the property of Saban. Neither this script nor I are connected with Saban in any way, shape or form. The Emperor's New Groove characters, names, situations and The Emperor's New Groove universe are the property of Disney Entertainment, Inc. Neither this script nor I are connected with Disney in any way, shape or form. Story contents, characters, names, situations and anything else associated with Strayers are Copyright 1996-2001 by Steven Today (bearstrayer@yahoo.com) All Rights Reserved. Dixie, Prowler and Nitro appear courtesy of Amanda Stephenson. Carmen and the RRSTF appear courtesy of Dylan. 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 any way. It is strictly used for not-for- profit entertainment purposes and is not intended to infringe on any Copyrights. "What Goes Around Comes Around" FADE IN EXTERIOR: DESERT - HIGHWAY It is early morning in a vast open area in the southwest region of the United States. Sand goes off in all directions, Cacti and tumbleweed speckle the landscape. Off far in the distance are some mountains. A two-lane highway, which has seen much use but little repair, stretches forever in both directions. BEAR (VOICE OVER, DEEP RASPY VOICE) The highway. Unforgiving. Endless. Forgotten. We use to have a lot in common. But things change. For example, I use to be Malamuit Eskimo. I dwelt on the dark side of the law. I wasn't really bad but I was nothing to write home to mother either. When the lawless came around I pretend they weren't there. When they did injustice to the people I loved I closed my eyes. When the authorities looked for witnesses I became mute. I took my dumb act to such an extreme that I allowed the evils to pollute my people's sacred lands with nuclear waste. The act ended when I suffered a freak accident. I was transformed from a human to a mutant, a freak, and an outcast. A Cano-Sapien (having a human body with a canine head, tail, fur, claws, etc.) appears, this male is of an Alaskan Malamute breed. His entire body is covered with black fur but the area around his Muzzle is white, with two white dots above his eyes. His left is blue and his right is green. This is Bear. He is wearing fingerless gloves, blue jeans, kaki shirt, leather WWII bomber jacket (with his name on the front and "Grizzlies" on the back) All bare the Strayer's symbol (An image of a red horse with glowing eyes galloping down a highway) Covering his head is a helmet that also bares the Strayer's symbol, a smoke glass visor covers his eyes. BEAR (VOICE OVER) But don't pity me. I'm the leader of a Strayer unit called the Grizzlies. We're deputized by the United States government to uphold the law and bring those dark elements to justice. By any means necessary. We patrol the highways and byways of the United States of America looking for trouble. Nitro, Amani, Puffball, Dixie, Prowler and Cyclborg appear next to Bear. Nitro is an adult timber Wolf-Sapien. She has gray fur, white paws and a white stripe from her neck, down her belly and to her tail. She has blue-green eyes. And a thick black mane down runs the back of her head, it has a white strip down the middle of it and the ends are also white. She wears blue jeans, a black T-shirt and black boots. Around her wrist is a small dog collar studded with jewels and has the words "Bear" in gold. He has the same collar on his wrist but it says "Nitro" on it. He also loses the helmet. Amani is a young Native American female with long black hair. She is wearing a black jumpsuit, leather boots and gloves. All bare the Strayer's symbol. She is also wearing a headband, bracelet and belt of Indian design. Puffball is a female Burmese cat in Felo-Mutant form. Dixie is a female cocker spaniel Cano-Sapien who stands at 5 feet high. She is white and extremely beautiful. Her clothes bare the Strayer symbol. Prowler is a German Shepherd Cano-Sapien who stands 5'8" tall and has brown eyes. He wears blue jeans, black boots, a green vest, and a black bandanna around his forehead. His clothes bare the Strayer's symbol. The Cyclborg is a sleek and high tech chrome motorcycle. It has several closed compartments for storage. On the fuel tank and the handlebars are several buttons, switch and dials. There is also a video screen here that is currently displaying an electronic road map of the area. On the side of it is a large symbol of the Strayers. The license plate reads: "BEAR" BEAR (VOICE OVER) We are not perfect and some of us have lost our way at one time or another. But we're back once again, together and on track. We're on a mission to right all the wrongs of the world and then some. So if you are on the wrong side of the law you had just better look out for the. FADE OUT: The words "Strayers" appears along with the Strayer symbol then disappears. FADE IN: EXTERIOR: FOREST IN THE NORTHWEST - ANCIENT RUINS Deep in the trees are some ancient ruins, a path had freshly been cut to this point. A convoy of tracker type vehicles is waiting in front of the ruins. Bear and Nitro peer from behind a tree and look towards the back of the line. He is dressed in pants, skirt, boots, leather jacket and felt brimmed hat. On his belt is a whip. Nitro is dressed like some sort of slave girl, the remains (no chains) of shackles, manacles and a metal collar is still locked on her. They both carefully look the situation over. BEAR (CONCERNED) This doesn't look good. She glances over to him. NITRO (STERN) I'll say. If you don't take off that costume we're going to get sued again. Bear ignores her, they look the convoy over. A hodge podge of mutants and humans seen from previous episodes guard the vehicles. BEAR (PLEASED) Then again, looking over the competition there is nothing to worry about. Look at them, have you ever seen a more motley group in your life? Nitro looks over to Bear. NITRO (SARCASTIC) Only if you were cloned. Bear growls lowly, Nitro looks back to the group. NITRO (SERIOUS) I wouldn't take them lightly. You see them as leftovers from other groups we defeated before but I see them as survivors. They are the ones that we couldn't defeat and escaped us. They have experience in fighting us, this is going to be tough. Just then a small group comes out of the ruins carrying a wooden crate. BEAR (EXCITED) There it is! NITRO (ANNOYED) Shhh. I know. I know. The crate is loaded onto the first vehicle. The leader of the group steps out, this is Scavenger. She is a female Felo- Mutant, a mutt. She is sensibly dressed for the outdoors, she looks very confident and determined. BEAR (BLUNT) And there is queen rat herself, Scavenger. NITRO (IMPRESSED) Queen is right, she has a nice little following. As she should going around picking up all those who have been wronged or discarded by their masters to join her. What is useless to some she finds useful. BEAR (SHOCKED) You sound like you admire her. NITRO (HONEST) I actually do. It is a shame she is on the wrong side of the law, she could bring a lot of good to this world. She's taken nothing and turned into almost everything. Nothing is wasted under her. BEAR (SMUG) She even found a use for you and you're her enemy. She looks over to him, he refers to her costume. NITRO (ANNOYED) I wouldn't call trying to sell me like a possession useful. BEAR (SARCASTIC) I'm just embarrassed that I never thought of it. NITRO (ANNOYED) She tried to sell me to some sex staved Arabian mutant! BEAR (SMUG) But thanks to you he can only sing the high notes now. She smiles and nods, they look back at Scavenger. NITRO (SERIOUS) But now that she has The Eye of Damnation it is no laughing matter. BEAR (AGREEING) Yes, with it she will be able to rule the world. It is an ancient device that is a Positive Vellrin generator, if activated it will cause a doorway to open to another dimension that will allow Zukolan to enter our world. Last time that happened we were barely able to force him back. Once allied with him there will be no stopping her. NITRO (STERN) That is why we must stop her! BEAR (BLUNT) It is a shame we can't use your Banshee Howl, otherwise we could fix this whole mess in three seconds. NITRO (BLUNT) Yeah but I had to use it in our escape. It won't be regenerated for another 6 hours and we can't wait that long. We're going to have to do it the old fashion way. They smile. Scavenger turns to her assistant, Broilynn. He a Cano-Mutant of the Lundehund breed who is dressed like the rest. SCAVENGER (STERN, THICK ARABIC ACCENT) I don't want another Colbert Castle fiasco, Broilynn. I plenty of protection! She then boards the lead transport. BROILYNN (CONFUSED, SLIGHT NORWEGIAN ACCENT, TO HIMSELF) How much is plenty? He then boards the second vehicle in line, the rest board the remaining vehicles. Bear looks at Nitro. BEAR (STERN) Nitro, go for help. Find the others. Find anyone. I'm going after The Eye of Damnation. NITRO (CONFUSED) How? BEAR (DUMBFOUNDED) I don't know, I'm making this up as I go along. NITRO (ANNOYED) Would you stop stealing lines from that movie! BEAR (CONFUSED) Now where can I find a white horse? Nitro screams with frustration. She then grabs Bear by the arm and turns him towards her. NITRO (CONFUSED) How come you get to have all the fun and danger while I just run off? BEAR (SMUG) Isn't it obvious? NITRO (ANNOYED) I swear if you say it is because I'm a girl I'll belt you in the same place I belted that Arabian! BEAR (SMUG) Because I'm the star. NITRO (DEFENSIVE) I'm a star too! I even have a better agent! BEAR (SMUG) Not good enough, I was in the very first episode and you weren't. Plus I've been in more episodes. So nay! NITRO (ANNOYED) That's not fair! BEAR (SMUG) Neither is Hollywood, babe. Bear looks back at the convoy. BEAR (STERN) Now do as your told, COSTAR. He starts for the convoy before it leaves. She hesitates and then disobeys, she races after him. She easily catches up to him, he notices her. BEAR (STERN) Hey! The convoy is mine! NITRO (SMUG) Sorry but I'm starting my own spin off. BEAR (ANNOYED) If you don't I'll talk to the writer, we're good friends. NITRO (SMUG) He's such a loser he's friends with EVERYONE. BEAR (ANGRY) I'm ordering you to stop this instant! NITRO (BLUNT) I'll make you a deal, last one to the convoy goes for help. BEAR (ANGRY) No way! NITRO (SMUG) What's wrong, you afraid you would lose to a girl? BEAR (ANGRY) Why should I gamble what is already mine? NITRO (SMUG) Suit yourself, but this convoy is mine either way. She passes him, he smiles. He speeds up and catches up to her, she is shocked. The convoy starts away. NITRO (CONFUSED) Impossible! I'm a wolf that is much faster than a dog! BEAR (SMUG) In the past, yes. But I have been working out, I got sick and tire of you beating me to the best seats at Mollies. I accept your challenge. She runs at full speed and passes him but he kicks into full stride and catches back up to her, not only that he begins to pass her. She sees she is going to lose. NITRO (PANTING, REGRETFUL) Forgive me my love but. She elbows him in the side, he bends over and loses his balance and falls to the ground. He quickly recovers, gets up and starts to pursue. But by now she has already made it to last tracker, she grabs the ladder on the side of it and climbs onto the top. The convoy pulls away. He stops chasing and curses himself. Then his anger is replaced by concern. BEAR (CONCERNED, TO HIMSELF) Be careful my love. The convoy continues on into the forest. EXTERIOR: TRACKER - ROOF This is like the roof of a van except there is a short railing all around, this is unit to tie things down. It has treads instead of wheels. This is the last vehicle in the convoy, the rest can be seen up ahead. As the convoy continues Nitro is lying on the roof in the back, the wind blows through her fur. She smiles. NITRO (PLEASED, TO HERSELF) Now I now why Bear likes sticking his head out of the window. But I'll never admit this to him. As the vehicles continue on through the forest at a good pace, a bird flies right in front of the lead vehicle. So much so if it doesn't stop it will hit it! The lead tracker hits the brakes momentarily avoiding the bird then lets up, it continues on. The other vehicles are forced to slow abruptly to avoid the one before it, and then continue on. Nitro slides forward across the roof and over the railing, she is going to fall in front of the tracker! She quickly grabs onto the railing stopping herself from falling, she dangles in front of the windshield in clear view of both driver and passenger who are shocked to see her. She forces smiles and they smile back, apparently they like what they see. But the passenger quickly draws their gun and fires at her blowing out the passenger side windshield! But she manages to scramble up on top roof before that, the shot misses her. He then grabs the mike to the radio and starts blabbing into it. INTERIOR: TRACKER The front and cargo area is one big compartment, the only cargo is the crate. The only seats are for the driver and a passenger. The only doors are one of each side of them. One of the guards drives the vehicle while Scavenger is in the passenger seat. She is thrown back into her seat. She turns and punches the drive in the arm, he goes "ow!" SCAVENGER (ANGRY) Why did you brake like that? It nearly sent me through the windshield! It was just a stupid bird! Before the driver can respond the radio comes alive, it states that someone is on the roof of their vehicle. She picks up the mike SCAVENGER (ANNOYED, INTO RADIO) This is Scavenger, give me a detailed description of this person. PASSENGER (FRANTIC, OVER RADIO) Female, wolf, mutant! SCAVENGER (STERN, INTO RADIO) Now this is very important. What was she wearing? PASSENGER (CONFUSED, OVER RADIO) Wearing? I don't know. Some sort of harem getup. No, wait, it was a slave girl. Yeah, that what is was. She still has the rings to the manacles on. SCAVENGER (ANGRY, INTO RADIO) Nitro! Scavenger slams her first against the dash. BROILYNN (DEFENSIVE, OVER RADIO) That is impossible! I sold her myself as a slave to Sultan Koresh! SCAVENGER (ANGRY, INTO RADIO) Then when this is all over you have a lot of explaining to do Broilynn! Till then I want her DEAD!!! I don't care how but she must die before she ruins everything! BROILYNN (CONFUSED, OVER RADIO) But she's just one wolf. She's no threat. SCAVENGER (ANGRY, INTO RADIO) You idiot! She's not alone! You can bet her mangy Malamute husband Bear is in hot pursuit along with the rest of the Strayers! We can't slow down for anything but Nitro and all that stand in our way must die! Pull out all the stops and do what you have to but kill her now! She throws the mike against the window and screams with frustration. EXTERIOR: TRACKER - ROOF Nitro is lying on the roof and hanging onto one of the rails. Suddenly a gunshot rips through the roof nearly missing her head! She rolls to the side as another shot rips through just missing her again! She rolls again and again as shots continue to barely miss her! At the same time the tracker before them turns to one side as the passenger door opens, the occupant points their weapon at Nitro and starts shooting! Now she has to dodge these blasts as well, she barely succeeds. This new vehicle hits a dip in the road and the next shot goes astray, it hits the driver of the vehicle she is on in the arm and he lets go of the controls. The tracker swerves out of control! The other vehicle slows down and pulls along side to get closer to shoot her. She notices this, gets up and runs across the roof while the passenger below keeps firing! She jumps over to the other tracker and into the open door, she and the gunner tumble inside. The first tracker speeds into the forest and explodes. INTERIOR: TRACKER This is like Scavenger's vehicle except no crate and no Scavenger. The passenger flies into the driver from Nitro's impact, they now occupy the same seat. As she gets to her feet the passenger points the gun at her and fires! At the same time the driver is drawing gun so desperately it hits the door handle and the door flies open. They both tumble out, the shot misses. Nitro jumps into the driver seat and starts driving, she looks back to the others tumbling on the road. NITRO (SARCASTIC) I've heard of hitchhiking but this is ridiculous! The tracker in front of her slows down and pulls along side, the passenger door opens and the passenger points a gun at her and fires! She ducks, the shot hits the headrest of the chair she is in and it explodes! NITRO (SARCASTIC) No thanks! I just got a fur-cut last week. She closes the door. She tries to speed away but the other vehicle stays with her. The passenger aims and fires, the shot hits one of her treads. Parts of it fly off but it remains intact. The passenger fires again with the same result. But on the third hit the track rips apart, the tracker is out of control! Her vehicle swerves towards his, she desperately works the controls but it is no use. NITRO (SARCASTIC) Now I know how the people on the Titanic felt! She opens the door with her foot and the passenger points the gun at her, before it can fire she leaps from the vehicle. The passenger ducks and she flies over and lands inside. Her vehicle crashes into theirs and bounces off, with no one at the controls it crashes into the trees and it explodes. INTERIOR: TRACKER The occupants of the new vehicle are shocked to see her here. NITRO (SARCASTIC) Sorry to drop in like this but I needed a ride. The shock instantly wears off. The passenger points the weapon at her but before it can fire she decks the passenger who flies into the passenger seat and drops the gun. NITRO (SARCASTIC) Didn't your parents ever tell you it isn't polite to point? Especially a loaded weapon! The driver draws but she kicks it out of his hand, it lands in the back of the vehicle. NITRO (STERN) Weren't you listening? The passenger has recovered and reaches for the weapon but she kicks it and it flies out the open door. NITRO (ANNOYED) Geez! I'm trying to teach you two some matters! The passenger grabs her and they begin to wrestle, they fall towards the door and head out of the tracker! She barely manages to grab onto the frame of the door with the passenger still on top of her that tries to push her out but she is too strong so they are at a stalemate. NITRO (SARCASTIC) This is so sudden. Look, I'm flattered but we just met. Can't we just be friends? DRIVER (EXCITED) Hold her right there, I'll finish her off! They look around to see the tracker turning slowly towards the tree line, with Nitro hanging out she is going to be decapitated! NITRO (SARCASTIC) Okay, enough fresh air for me. Time to come in. She tries to pull herself in but still can't! In desperation, she lets go of the frame with one hand and tries to punch but the passenger grabs her arm, now she will never be able to get up. The trees whiz by just missing her head, they draw closer! NITRO (SARCASTIC) My life insurance provider is NOT going to like this! The policy pays double if a tree decapitates me while hanging out of a tracker type vehicle with some total stranger on me. The trees are about to hit! She lets go of the door and grabs the passenger by the collar, they begin to fall out! The passenger lets go of her and grabs onto the doorframe with both hands and spreads legs out trying to grab onto something, they stop falling. She quickly pulls and slides between the legs and back inside. The trees hit the passenger and the door, ripping both apart. The tracker is driven back into the center of the road. DRIVER (SMUG) Well now that is taken care of. NITRO (SARCASTIC) Yeah, thanks. The driver quickly glances over and is surprised to see Nitro instead of the passenger, she waves. DRIVER (ANGRY) You murder the guard! NITRO (BLUNT) I think you have that backwards. The driver lets go of the controls and gives her a good shove, she flies towards the open doorway! She grabs the back of the passenger seat and falls into it. The driver turns and heads towards the back for the discarded gun, the tracker swerves out of control. She trips the driver. The driver tries to get up but she jumps on the back, they fall to the floor. She jumps up and gets the gun. NITRO (SMUG) Okay, that is enough exercise for one day. As she points the gun the driver gets up and rushes her, they fight over the gun. As they struggle over it goes off, bullet ricochets around the room. NITRO (IMPERSONATING DIRTY HAIRY) Do you feel lucky punk. Well, do you? The shot finally hits driver in the butt and grabs the wound and howls with pain. NITRO (SMUG) I love it when things work out in the END. Geez, I can't believe I just used that bad pun. I've been hanging around Bear too long. She takes the opportunity to deck the driver that falls unconsciously to the floor. She tucks the gun in her belt, grabs the driver and goes forward. She then tosses the driver out. NITRO (SARCASTIC) Sorry, we're not one of those cheesy shows where the villain is thought to be knocked out but awaken at a curial moment. We save that for the heroines! She takes the controls. The tracker in front of her slows down and pulls up along side. It then turns sharply into her and collides, her vehicle is sent sailing towards the trees! She manages to regain control. NITRO (SARCASTIC) Hey! I hope you have insurance! Before she can get back to the center of the road she is hit again, she swerves towards the trees! She manages to turn away from them at the last second. NITRO (ANNOYED) Let me guess! You have 50 DWI tickets in your glove compartment. The other vehicle turns back towards hers one more time, this one will send her sailing into the trees! But she hits the brakes and the vehicle misses hers and crashes into the trees, it explodes. She continues forward again. NITRO (SNUG) Now THAT is what I call defensive driving. As soon as she can get back into the center of the road another tracker falls back, it rides next to hers on the passenger side. The driver door opens and a guard points a weapon at her through the open doorway, it is so close there is no missing! Nitro turns her vehicle into the other crushing the open door, the driver falls back inside. The tracker is forced onto the side of the road where a tree has fallen, it acts like a ramp as the vehicle is launched into the forest and explodes. NITRO (SARCASTIC) Nice to see the memory of Bo and Luke live on. Nitro speeds up and pulls along side the second to last vehicle. The passenger opens the door and leans out hanging onto the door pointing the weapon point blank at her! She quickly swings her door open and knocks the gun free. NITRO (SARCASTIC) Didn't I ever tell you I'm a distant relative of Wyatt Earp? Determined the passenger jumps towards her vehicle's open door. She quickly closes it and the passenger crashes into it and falls to the road and is left behind. The other tracker slows down and gives up, she smiles. NITRO (SARCASTIC) Giving up. Now where is the sport in that? Suddenly it speeds up and is now on the other side of her. The driver side door opens and Broilynn pushes the driver out of his way and out of the vehicle, he then jumps from his vehicle through the missing passenger door and hers. He lands inside, his vehicle crashes. NITRO (SARCASTIC) Sorry, no hitchhikers allowed. Nitro draws her gun but he pulls out a lead pipe from his belt and hits her wrist, she drops the gun and moans with pain. NITRO (ANNOYED) I see you STILL don't know how to treat a lady. BROILYNN (SMUG) Actually, I do. Nitro prepares to defend herself but he proceeds to beat her with the pipe mercilessly. She tries to fend off the attack but she hasn't a chance, he is heartless and brutal! He beats her into submission on the floor, she is in real bad shape! BROILYNN (SARCASTIC) Now that is the way I like my meat, nice and tender. Nitro is in too much pain to respond. BROILYNN (SMUG) What's wrong, no more smart aleck retorts? She just moans with pain, he raises the pipe to bash her brains in! BROILYNN (SMUG) This is why wolves are almost extinct, they don't know how to defend themselves. The joke cuts her deep, she looks up and glares at him. NITRO (ANGRY) Only the male ones! She punches him in the groin, he moans and lets go of the pipe. She jumps to her feet with new life and vigor, she slams the remains of her manacles against both sides of his head at the same time. He moans again. She proceeds to kick his butt with her bare hands, fair and square. He tries to defend himself but it is no use, her attack is so furious they can hardly be seen. BROILYNN (BEGGING) Please! Enough! I give! NITRO (SMUG) Here is for all the wolves! Nitro deck him and he flies out the door and rolls on the road behind her vehicle. She quickly picks up her gun, grabs the controls and speeds ahead. Pain returns but she brushes it off. She takes her vehicle along side the last one. The driver side door opens and the passenger points his weapon at her but by this time she has run out her passenger door and flies towards the other vehicle. The passenger is so shocked that they lose their footing and falls free. She lands on the driver and his head is jammed into the dash, she rolls inside. The driver retakes the controls just in time to see the road curving ahead, steers around the curve while her abandoned vehicle goes straight and crashes into the forest. As this happens she grabs the driver's gun and draws hers, she has one in each hand. She covers one on the driver while the other on Scavenger who is in the passenger seat. NITRO (STERN) Either one of you moves and I'll shoot you both! SCAVENGER (SMUG) Come on, a heroine would never shoot an unarmed villain. It just isn't done. NITRO (ANNOYED) I'm in no mood Scavenger! I've had a really rough day. Scavenger looks Nitro over, she looks like garbage and her smile fades away. SCAVENGER (DISAPPOINTED) On second thought I believe you would. Destroyer her! Fauna (the robot from "Final Resting Place") appears to come out of the walls and rushes Nitro. She shoots at it with both guns but it doesn't have any affect. It grabs the barrels of the gun and bends them making them useless, she is shocked. SCAVENGER (PROUD) I believe you two have met before. This is Fauna. NITRO (ANNOYED) Unfortunately. SCAVENGER (PROUD) I recovered Fauna from the bottom of the mote, apparently Ecosystem had no use for a shorted out robot. I refurbished her and added a force field, as you have noticed. Unfortunately her memory is gone and some of the systems I was not able to reactive, like her weapons. But enough talk, carry out your orders Fauna. The robot attacks, Nitro tries to defend herself but she is flesh and the robot is metal, it proceeds to beat Nitro up. SCAVENGER (PLEASED) This will be the last time you will interfere in any of my plans. In the end Nitro is knocked out of the vehicle, Scavenger laughs insanely. EXTERIOR: TRACKER - SIDE Outside Nitro barely manages to grab onto the ladder on the side of the vehicle, she's really pissed now. She climbs up onto the roof and lays on it. She then starts kicking and hitting it, it looks like she is having a temper tantrum. INTERIOR: TRACKER Back inside Scavenger realizes who is making the noise, she is not pleased SCAVENGER (SHOCKED) No, this can't be! She goes pulls a lever on the dash and the back wall begins to lower like a ramp, she points out the back. SCAVENGER (ANGRY) Finish what I ordered you to do Fauna! Destroy Nitro once and for all! The robot moves towards the back. EXTERIOR: TRACKER - BACK Fauna steps out on the ramp, Nitro notices this and it sees her. She grabs the railing as Fauna reaches up towards her, but before it can reach her she swings down and kicks the robot as hard as she can. It looses its balance and falls off the tracker, it is left behind. Nitro jumps onto the ramp and steps back inside. INTERIOR: TRACKER Scavenger is shocked to see Nitro. SCAVENGER (ANGRY) Not again! NITRO (SMUG) It is really hard finding good help these days. Scavenger turns to the driver. SCAVENGER (COMMANDING) Attack her! Protect me! The driver looks back to Nitro, she is really pissed. The driver looks at Scavenger. DRIVER (BLUNT) Let me get this straight. You want me to fight someone who single handedly destroyed this entire convoy plus your killer robot? No way! Do it yourself! The driver opens his door and jumps out, seeing she is all alone Scavenger turns to Nitro. SCAVENGER (ANNOYED) When you want something done right. Nitro opens her mouth to respond but she is jumped, the two begin to battle. Scavenger pushes Nitro out the back of the vehicle! She barely manages to grab onto the frame of the back door and stop herself from falling. Scavenger grabs her head and twists it, she tries to push Nitro out. Slowly she is losing her grip! NITRO (SARCASTIC) I'm getting the distinct impression that you don't like me. SCAVENGER (ANNOYED) Just your really bad jokes! NITRO (SARCASTIC) Oh, I'm sooo hurt. Scavenger keeps pushing as Nitro is being slowly pried free! She knees Scavenger in the stomach and she lets go. Nitro pulls her legs up and kicks her, she reels back. She then jumps Scavenger and they begin to fight again. As they fight the vehicle drifts off the road and begins to crash into the forest. Scavenger now has Nitro up against the dash and is choking her. SCAVENGER (ANGRY) I have been wanting to do this since we first met! NITRO (SARCASTIC, GAGGING) You're just jealous I'm a better dresser. Suddenly, Scavenger's eyes get real big and she stops. She glares out the windshield in horror. They are headed for a deep gorge! She screams in terror as races for the back to the tracker. Nitro grabs the controls and applies the brakes, Scavenger falls to the floor. The vehicle tries to stop but it is going too fast and is going to drive off the cliff! Nitro aims the vehicle at some rocks and the tracker comes to an abrupt stop. Nitro is thrown into the window and Scavenger is thrown against the wall near the back exit. The vehicle is wedged between the rocks but teeters on the very edge of the cliff, it can go either way! Nitro recovers and looks around, she sees the danger. NITRO (ANNOYED) Is it just I or does it seem like all the chases recently end up on the edge of a cliff. Scavenger? Did you hear me? Nitro turns to sees that Scavenger has gotten up and his now standing at the ramp, she is trying to pull the crate out of it but it is too heavy. NITRO (SARCASTIC) Need some help? SCAVENGER (ANGRY) Yeah you can help me but keeling over and dying! NITRO (SARCASTIC) Anyone tell you are a really lousy hostess? Scavenger ignores her and continues the futile attempt. Nitro gets up and starts to make her way towards her. NITRO (SMUG) Let me help by saying you are under arrest. Suddenly, Fauna appears. It hands Scavenger a gun it has recovered. She grabs it and points it at Nitro who stops in her tracks. SCAVENGER (SMUG) Dead cops can't arrest. Get the crate out Fauna. NITRO (HONEST) I don't think that is a good idea. SCAVENGER (ANGRY) For once in your life shut your muzzle! The create is pulled out of the vehicle. With a shift in weight the vehicle leans towards more the cliff, Nitro is thrown back into the windshield! SCAVENGER (SMUG) This vehicle will make a nice tomb for you, at least your yap will be permanently shut. Push it over the cliff, Fauna. Nitro tries to race forward but the robot grabs the tracker and pushes it over the cliff! The vehicle races down the side, flips over and tumble down it. As it goes parts fly off and it disintegrates until nothing is left, there is no way anyone could have survived! Scavenger and Fauna watch the entire time, she laughs insanely. SCAVENGER (SMUG) So long old yappy. Then she turns to Fauna. SCAVENGER (SMUG) Fauna, pick up the crate and lets move before any of the friends of the deceased show up. The robot turns towards the crate, as it does Nitro appears from under the cliff and grabs its leg. Scavenger is shocked, the robot tries to kick Nitro off in the process she is pulled up and rolls to the ground. SCAVENGER (INFURIATED) You. You! YOU!!! You don't know when to die! Is it really that hard? NITRO (SARCASTIC) Why don't you show me how it is done? SCAVENGER (INFURIATED) Why can't you just leave me alone? NITRO (SARCASTIC) But if I did who would be around to keep your blood pressure up? SCAVENGER (ANGRY) For once and for all destroy her! Fauna turns around towards her, it is just in time to see Nitro drop kicks it and it falls back and over the edge. It tumbles down the mountain and like the tracker is falls to pieces and is destroyed. SCAVENGER (INFURIATED) NNNOOO!!!! NITRO (SARCASTIC) They just don't make them like they use to, fortunately in this case. Scavenger draws her gun and points it at her. SCAVENGER (ANGRY) That does it! No more Miss Nice Kitty! No more smart aleck remarks! I'm going to end this once and for all! Nitro is defenseless and at this range she can't miss! As she squeezes the trigger the gun is knocked from her hand, Bear on Cyc has swooped down and done this. Scavenger screams with anger! NITRO (SMUG) You just can't keep a good dog down. Especially when he is MY dog. SCAVENGER (ANGRY) Just watch me put him to sleep! Scavenger goes for the gun but Nitro decks her, she then gets the gun and holds her at gunpoint. Reluctantly, she raises her hands and grumbles. Cyc lands and Bear disembarks, he races towards Nitro. Scavenger curses herself. EXTERIOR: SPACE - MERCURY There are spaces and stars around the planet. The Space Rover (as seen in "Take Me To Your Leader") comes out of light speed near the planet. It is a large spaceship made of shinny metal and it is in the shape of a dog with its front paws thrusted in front of it and its rear legs kick back behind it. In its mouth is a saucer shaped section. The ship slowly continues around the area. PERSIA (VOICE OVER) Captain's Dog: Bone point kibble point squeaky banana. Captain Persia reporting. We have been dispatched to Mercury to investigate the disappearance of the Wisdom. It was a small science vessel that mysteriously disappeared in the vicinity of Mercury. It was last heard from more than 61 hours ago. It is our hope to locate the spaceship or at the very least discover what happened to her and her crew. The Space Rover continues on. INTERIOR: SPACE ROVER - BRIDGE This is a large room crammed with many screens and console. In the center of the room is a large elevated chair on a swivel base that has several controls on the armrests, this is the Command Chair. In front of the room is a large view screen that has the point of view of Mercury from orbit. Before this screen is a pair of smaller chairs with high backs and no arm rests, these are the Helm and Comm chairs. To the side are a set of screens and a long console that seems more complex than the others with a similar chair, this is the Science chair. In the back is a station for the Engineer. The room is occupied by Cano-Sapiens (humanoid dogs stronger than average humans) Each is wearing the uniform of the Space Rovers. This consists of jumpsuits made of an odd material, they are entire black except for the upper chest and back which is light gray. On the front towards the right side is a large white circle with a silhouette of a head of a barking dog. They all wear bright red dog collars with a gold tag and black boots. Seated in the Command Chair is Persia. She is an Afghan Cano-Sapien with brown fur and long blonde/brown hair. She looks around the room. PERSIA (AUTHORITIVE) Yellow alert. Bring up the shields and put all weapon systems on-line. We don't know what we are up against. An alarm sounds, she turns to the Helm Crewmember. PERSIA (AUTHORITIVE) You picking up anything on the Wisdom? The Science Crewmember is checking his instruments. SCIENCE CREWMEMBER (RESPECTIVE) There is a very faint exhaust residue that matches the matrix of the Wisdom, mam. PERSIA (AUTHORITIVE) Any markers? Any log pods? Anything at all? The Helm Crewmember rechecks his instruments. HELM CREWMEMBER (RESPECTIVE) Negative mam. But I'm picking up stronger traces of exhaust that I cannot readily identify. PERSIA (AUTHORITIVE) So there have been other ships in the area recently. SCIENCE CREWMEMBER (RESPECTIVE) Affirmative. PERSIA (AUTHORITIVE) Run it through the library, let's see if we can't find a match. SCIENCE CREWMEMBER (RESPECTIVE) Yes mam. The Science Crewmember starts to work he his controls. PERSIA (CONFIDENT) I'm wagering that we'll find a match in the Cano-Mutant category, Parvo is the best known of all the hostiles with ships. Persia turns to the Comm Crewmember. PERSIA (AUTHORITIVE) Open a communication channel back to Earth just incase the same force attacks us that did the Wisdom. Inform them of our findings as well. COMM CREWMEMBER (RESPECTIVE) Yes mam. The Science Crewmember pauses. SCIENCE CREWMEMBER (CONFUSED) This is odd. PERSIA (INTERESTED) You found a match all ready? SCIENCE CREWMEMBER (CONFUSED) No mam. It is that I'm picking up a strange reading from the planet. PERSIA (CONFUSED) What is strange about it? SCIENCE CREWMEMBER (CONFUSED) It is coming from beneath the surface, it is focused and centralized to a small area mam. PERSIA (AUTHORITIVE) Let's do a focused scan and see what we can come up. The Science Crewmember is about to respond but an alarm sounds, he checks his instruments. SCIENCE CREWMEMBER (EXCITED) Mam! I'm picking up another ship, it is coming around from the backside of the planet! PERSIA (CONCERNED) Identification? The Science Crewmember checks his instruments more closely. SCIENCE CREWMEMBER (SHOCKED) The Wisdom. Persia turns to the Comm Crewmember. PERSIA (EXCITED) Hail her! COMM CREWMEMBER (RESPECTIVE) Yes mam. The Comm Crewmember turns to his controls as the Helm Crewmember continues to work his. EXTERIOR: SPACE - MERCURY The Wisdom, a small lightly armed spacecraft comes around the planet and heads right for the Space Rover. INTERIOR: SPACE ROVER - BRIDGE The room is full of activity as Persia waits anxiously, Persia looks on the main screen at the Wisdom. PERSIA (EXCITED) Status? SCIENCE CREWMEMBER (RESPECTIVE) The ship is still headed right for us. Their shields are down and their weapons are off-line. Scans indicate no damage to her. COMM CREWMEMBER (RESPECTIVE) The Wisdom has failed to respond to any of our hails. PERSIA (CONFUSED) Has she tried to contact us in any manner? COMM CREWMEMBER (RESPECTIVE) None what so ever. No radio, no laser, no frequency, no thermal. Nothing. PERSIA (CONCERNED) I don't like this... Bring the shields up to full. Charge up all weapons. Send a stand down warning to the Wisdom. COMM AND HELM CREWMEMBERS (UNISON, RESPECTIVE) Yes mam. Both crewmembers go to work, Persia looks at the ship on the screen that continues to get larger. EXTERIOR: SPACE - MERCURY The Wisdom continues for the Space Rover. INTERIOR: SPACE ROVER - BRIDGE It is even busier than before. COMM CREWMEMBER (RESPECTIVE) Still no response from the Wisdom. HELMS CREWMEMBER (RESPECTIVE) Weapon charged to full, shields up to maximum strength. Persia looks over to the Helm Crewmember. PERSIA (AUTHORITIVE) Any change in her stance? The Science Crewmember double-checks his instruments. SCIENCE CREWMEMBER (RESPECTIVE) Negative mam. She still has shields and weapons down, she is still headed right for us. PERSIA (CONFUSED) This is dang peculiar. Regulations would dictate that she at least raise her shields. I'm starting to question who is running that ship. COMM CREWMEMBER (CONFUSED) Without communication we can't verify any ID codes or anything. PERSIA (ANNOYED) I'm starting to think that this is the whole point of all of this... Okay, no more fooling around. Fire a warning shot across the Wisdom's bow and see if that doesn't get their attention. Before anyone can respond an alarm sounds. SCIENCE CREWMEMBER (EXCITED) High-energy output to the port! It is almost on top of us! It is not originating from anywhere! PERSIA (EXCITED) The trap is sprung! Route all shield power from starboard to port! Same with the weapons! Bring us head on and lock weapons! The room burst with activity. EXTERIOR: SPACE - MERCURY As the Wisdom closes on the Space Rover a brilliant burst of energy appears next to the ship, another ship appears out of the bright light. This is the Parser. It is right on top of the Space Rover, it a warship with a massive weapon on the bottom that fires. It easily slices the Space Rover in two! Then the craft veers away. INTERIOR: SPACE ROVER - BRIDGE Alarms are sounding and the room rocks violently, crewmembers are tossed here and there. Instruments short circuit, confusion reigns. All power is lost and everything goes dark, the room stops shaking. After a few moments the power comes back on but at a reduced level. Everyone regains control of themselves and gets back to their stations. PERSIA (EXCITED) Damage report? The Engineer Crewmember turns from her instruments. ENGINEER CREWMEMBER (EXCITED) We've lost main power and are on secondary that is being depleted at an alarming rate. Shields are down, weapons are still charged but the aiming hub is gone. We have sustained heavy structural damage in the mid section, the hull is breached. We've lost propulsion for the moment. Because of the lack of power a lot of the secondary systems have shutdown. In essence were dead in the water. PERSIA (ANNOYED) Then I strongly suggest you call your friends in Engineering and get that main power back on-line, which is the priority. Without it we're dead! The Engineer Crewmember nods and checks her instruments. ENGINEERING CREWMEMBER (BLUNT) That appears to be the problem, mam. That department no longer exists. PERSIA (CONFUSED) What do you mean it no longer exists? ENGINEERING CREWMEMBER (BLUNT) Exactly that, mam. The weapon that hit us destroyed Engineering and sliced us in two. PERSIA (ANNOYED) Impossible! SCIENCE CREWMEMBER (HONEST) I'm afraid that my readings confirm this mam, there are now two Space Rovers. Both disabled. The weapon that did this is charging up again, I'm afraid we won't be able to survive another attack, we're completely defenseless. PERSIA (EXCITED) Then our only hope is the Wisdom. SCIENCE CREWMEMBER (BLUNT) Afraid not mam, sensors indicate her shields and weapons have come on-line and are locked onto us. I'm afraid they are working for the enemy. Persia looks around the room. PERSIA (EXCITED) Options? ENGINEERING CREWMEMBER (OFFERING) Escape sleds. SCIENCE CREWMEMBER (BLUNT) The enemy is setting up attack runs, I don't think they want us to surrender. They want us dead, mam. PERSIA (ANNOYED) Then we'll have to go with shuttles, at least we'll have a chance to escape. SCIENCE CREWMEMBER (HONEST) Not enough time, we have a minute at best before the next attack. ENGINEERING CREWMEMBER (BLUNT) Then we're doomed. PERSIA (ANNOYED) I refuse to give up! What did the scans reveal of the odd energy reading below the surface of the planet? SCIENCE CREWMEMBER (RESPECTIVE) Not much, mam. Just that it appears to be some sort of base of operations, it has power and an atmosphere and everything. Most likely the enemy's. PERSIA (BLUNT) Then our only option is the Shifters. ENGINEERING CREWMEMBER (HONEST) We don't have time to get everyone to them, mam. PERSIA (COMMANDING) Could you lock onto everyone from here and teleport them all at once? ENGINEERING CREWMEMBER (HONEST) Yeah, if I through in all the remaining power and drained the weapon systems as well I probably could mam. SCIENCE CREWMEMBERS (CONFUSED) The Shifters are modified versions of the Time Transporters. The option to move through time has been eliminated so no one, even us, can jump in time. Also they have a limited range so we can't go very far. We can't beam aboard either of the enemy ships, their shields are up mam. Where else could we go? PERSIA (SMUG) To that base underneath the planet's surface. SCIENCE CREWMEMBER (CONFUSED) Didn't you hear me before mam? That is most likely where the enemy came from. PERSIA (SMUG) Yes, but it would also be the last place they would expect us to go. COMM CREWMEMBER (SARCASTIC) Yes, placing us right into their hands I could see why that would least be expected. PERSIA (STERN) It is our only option. If we can get a foothold there we'll have a fighting chance until help could arrive. Rig the Shifters. Also send a message to Earth on all that has happened and what we plan to do, drop a log pod just in case. The rest of you grab a weapon. The staff does as it is told, weapons are taken from a near by cabinet. COMMUNICATION CREWMEMBER (RESPECTIVE) Messages sent and pod released, mam. ENGINEER CREWMEMBER (RESPECTIVE) Were ready for transport, mam. PERSIA (STERN) Let's lock and load and do it! The crew arms their weapons and the Engineer Crewmember uses his control panel. Everyone turns into bright light and disappears. EXTERIOR: SPACE - MERCURY The Wisdom fires all its weapons at one part of the Space Rover while the Parser fires its killer weapon at the other part, both are instantly destroyed. INTERIOR: UNDERGROUND BASE This is a high tech base carved into the bare rock, but has finished floors and walls. It is very nice and livable. The crew of the Space Rover appears, they quickly look around. PERSIA (STERN) Secure the area! VOICE (SMUG, OFF SCREEN) I've been expecting you. Everyone turns towards an unseen figure. PERSIA (SHOCKED) Hey... I know you... I've seen your computer imagine before. But how can you be here and now? You're- VOICE (STERN, INTERRUPTING, OFF SCREEN) You are trespassing, this cannot be tolerated. Persia and the others point their weapons and fire, but nothing happens. A brief flash of light hits them and they instantly fall unconscious to the floor. The unseen character laughs insanely. FADE OUT EXTERIOR: SPACE - EARTH'S ORBIT The Earth looms in the void of space, stars twinkle all around it. The weather on the earth is relatively clear except there is a tropical storm over the Atlantic Ocean. EXTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - SURFACE This is the surface of the earth above Road Rover Mission Control. It is a desert like area of the southwest, there is sand and cactuses all around and a large crater. EXTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - GROUNDS Deep in a large cavern in the earth is a lighted complex of buildings (shaped like fire hydrants) and clear tubing (that connect the buildings together) Sunlight shines through a hole from above. This is where the Road Rover's base all their operations. INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - BRIEFING ROOM This is a huge room with many view screens on the wall, they are flashing pictures of Persia and her crew, and there are also exits to the room. In the center of the room is a large table with many chairs around it. Set into one of the walls is a balcony bathed in brilliant light, the Master is standing on it. He is a male human in form but has long white hair and glowing white eyes and wears a white lab coat. It is very hard to make out the Master. The Road Rovers and Strayers are here, so is Professor Hubert. He is a male Bloodhound Cano-Sapien wearing glasses and a lab coat. They are all seated around a giant round table. The Rovers are dressed in green tee shirts, brown pants, black boots, black belt with the Road Rover symbol on them (the clothes from "A Hair From The Dog That Bit You") The Master is speaking to the group who are listening intensely. MASTER (BLUNT) And that was the last we heard from Persia and her crew. HUNTER (CONCERNED) Do we have any clue to what happened? Blitz slams his fist down in anger. BLITZ (ANNOYED) Weren't you listening Hunter? The Space Rover was sliced in two by an unidentifiable enemy and the Space Rovers beamed down to the mysterious base on the planet! HUNTER (BLUNT) I meant who could have done this. BLITZ (EMBARRASSED) Oh, sorry. Exile and Colleen look at Blitz and speak at the same time. COLLEEN (ANNOYED) Fluffy Pants. EXILE (ANNOYED) Weird Boy. Blitz shrugs his shoulder, The Master indicates to Hubert. MASTER (BLUNT) I will direct that question to Professor Hubert. Hubert stands up and looks at The Master. HUBERT (SOUTHERN ACCENT, BLUNT) Thank you my boy, er, I mean sir. Hubert picks up a remote control and address the group. HUBERT (EXPLAINING) We've gone over the images and senor readings the Space Rover transmitted back to use. After analyzing this data we now know without a doubt that attack the Space Rovers. Hubert presses a button on the remote and the screens all change to an insignia: A muscular dog humanoid with glowing eyes and nasty teeth ripping apart a frail cat humanoid, on a bottom is alien writing which is translated below to read "Death to all Feloids!" Everyone looks at the screen and gasps. BEAR (SHOCKED) Surely you don't mean the Dogma! (see "Universal Problems") HUBERT (HONEST) I most certainly do my boy. AMANI (SLIGHT NATIVE AMERICAN ACCENT, CONFUSED) But that can't be. There is only one doorway between our universes and that is constantly guarded on both sides plus it is constantly monitored by a sensor array. They couldn't get into this universe without us knowing. Did they manage to bust through the doorway? HUBERT (BLUNT) No, the last group to pass through was the Space Rover a month ago testing the security and functionality of the doorway. The probes on both sides were secure. NITRO (CONFUSED) But according to Feloids this was the only weak spot shared between the universes. The only place where the probes would work. So how could the Dogma be here? HUBERT (HONEST) I have no idea my boy. All I know is that from the configuration of the ship that sliced the Space Rover in two and it energy output we could only deduce that it is the Dogma. BEAR (ANNOYED) Deduce? There is a ship out there that can cut other ships in two and you're going on deductions? PUFFBALL (PERFECT ENGLISH, DEFENDING) That is what science is. A series of assumptions and calculated guesses. We perceive the world around us a mere guesses on facts. Nothing is true or absolute. One time people actually thought the world was flat and all the planets revolved around the Earth. So all we have to go on are deductions. BEAR (ANNOYED) Okay, I'll let that slide. But what about Wisdom turning against the Space Rover? I know Captain Rebecca, we all know her. She would never turn against us. She is the kindest and gentlest blonde Cano-Sapien we know. She has dedicated her life to science and bettering the world both for humans and animals alike. COLLEEN (MUMBLES) Amazing what happens when you get your blooming tonsils removed. BEAR (ANNOYED) That is why she was placed in command of a science vessel. Because of all this she would never revert to violence let alone attack the Space Rover. HUBERT (BLUNT) From the reports you all brought back from the Dogma universe they indicated how strong and advanced they were. All I can surmise is that they must have tricked Rebecca. For all we know it could have been Dogma soldiers on that ship instead of Cano-Mutants. BEAR (ANNOYED) Speaking of might. When we last encountered the Dogma we destroyed their leaders along with their fleet. The Feloids were also raiding their caches of Feloid prisoners which they were using their minds to control their fighter craft. The Feloids are now the dominant race in their universe. The Dogma has nothing to fight back with. This doesn't make sense. HUBERT (EXPLAINING) According to the updates we have been getting from the Feloids that is true. But also some ships have escaped from that last great battle plus other ships and forces were not even part of the fleet but patrolling other parts of their universe so they survived. Though the Feloids now have the might it is scattered around to protect their interests. True it could never hope of attacking their home world, they can still do some damage in more remote places with hit in run raids. This is how they have stockpiled resources needed to carry on their war. That is why they are still a threat. This is how this could have happened. NITRO (HONEST) I don't think we should focus how this all happened but on what we're going to do about it. There is a killer ship out there roaming free with one of our ships plus they may have the Space Rovers. What is our course of action? MASTER(BLUNT) Hunter is to take his team to Mercury aboard the Poinsettia and see what is what. He will get the facts. He will also see if you can find the Space Rovers, if we have them we'll have all the answers we need. BLITZ (SHOCKED) You are sending us alone with one space ship against a craft that can slice us in two instead of sending the entire space fleet! Are you crazy? Blitz realizes whom he is speaking to. BLITZ (EMBARRASSED) Er, sir. MASTER (BLUNT) The fleet is being recalled as we speak to protect Earth. I could give you this sugar coated speech on how it won't be dangerous since you know how they attack and what you can expect, also you are not there to take on the ships just get data and locate the Space Rovers. I could say it won't be a big deal. But I would be lying. This is going to be dangerous, the Earth itself is at risk. The Dogma ship can hide and sneak up in the Fourth Dimension. But you all knew the danger when you signed on. You are the best of the best when it comes to missions like this. I have all the confidence in the world you will succeed and come home safely. The Rovers stand up and salute The Master. HUNTER (PROUD) We won't let you down, sir. MASTER (PLEASED) I know you won't. Good luck. The Rovers turn and begin to leave. Puffball watches Shag go and watches for him to look back. The others look back and wave goodbye as they reach the door but Shag doesn't, they all leave. Puffball is hurt. Amani notices this all, she puts a comforting hand on her shoulder. It helps somewhat. Bear looks at the Master. BEAR (BLUNT) And what is your orders sir? MASTER (BLUNT) To stand down and take it easy. BEAR (BLUNT) With the fate of the galaxy and this planet in balance I don't think that is the best way to utilize the team. NITRO (BLUNT) I have to agree with Bear. If my family, friends and planet are in danger I want to do my part. MASTER (PLEASED) I appreciate your concern and offer to help, but you did your part in stopping Scavenge from opening the door to yet another alternate universe. Besides, you just completed your sixth mission in a row without a break or time off. You all deserve it. BEAR (BLUNT) True, but we hold the record for working with out a break. It comes naturally to us. Besides, the last time we had a break you had to bail us all out. The Master laughs. MASTER (CHUCKING) Yeah, I had to use part of next years budget to pay for the damage caused at Mollies. AMANI (DEFENDING) Hey! How did I know the cook had a thermal nuclear device? Had I wouldn't have commented on the food. The Master stops laughing. MASTER (SERIOUS) Either way you guys take it easy. Bear stands up and salutes The Master. BEAR (OFFICIAL) Requesting permission to take a ship to the Dogma universe to investigate it from that end, sir. MASTER (BLUNT) Denied. Haven't you been listening? BEAR (OFFICIAL) Yes sir, it is just that I feel the answers to our questions lays on the other side. MASTER (BLUNT) I see. Well you'll be happy to know I've been in contact with the Feloids and they have nothing to report from their end. BEAR (OFFICIAL) Then they must not be looking hard enough, sir. Otherwise we would know how the Dogma got here. I respectively ask again for permission to go to their universe and investigate. MASTER (STERN) And I respectively deny your request once again. Though I have to agree a fact-finding mission in the Dogma universe would be fruitful there is a standing order from the US government that states no one can pass between universes without authorization. We have no authorization and by the time we got through all the red tape Hunter will have returned. BEAR (OFFICIAL) Perhaps there is some loophole in the order we could utilize, sir. MASTER (ANNOYED) Need I remind you it is the government who pays the bills? BEAR (OFFICIAL) No sir! MASTER (ANNOYED) No one is going through the doorway. Understood? There is a long pause. BEAR (OFFICIAL) Then I withdraw my request and ask for permission to be dismissed. MASTER (BLUNT) Request accepted. You are all dismissed. The Strayers stand up and salute The Master, he turns and exits. Everyone turns to Bear. AMANI (CONFUSED) What was that all about? BEAR (ANNOYED) Proof that even the Rover organization is bogged down in bureaucracy. Bear turns and heads for the door, Nitro calls to him but he rushes out of the room. She goes after him as Amani stay behind and consoles Puffball over Shag's gilt. INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - CORRIDOR This is a typical hallway deep inside the complex. Bear is walking quickly down it, he is still mad. VOICE (PLEASANT) Excuse me. Bear keeps on going as he looks over his shoulder towards the voice. BEAR (ANNOYED) I don't have time to. Bear's voice trails off and he stops dead in his tracks at what he sees, three female afghan Cano-Sapiens. All of then have tan fur with brown fur highlights on their paws, around their necks they have pink collars with red hearts tags hanging from them. All their fur is perfectly groomed and they look quite lovely, they carry large purses over their shoulders as well. Bree has brown hair on her head where Jill is a blonde and Kelly has light brown. Bree has a bandage around her nose. Bear is stunned at their beauty. BEAR (STUNNED) Um, like I was saying. How may I help you lovely ladies? The Afghans come over to him, they are like little schoolgirls. BREE (HOPEFUL) Aren't you Bear? Bear smiles. BEAR (PLEASED) Yes I am. The afghans squeal. BREE (EXCITED) Like oh my gosh! KELLY (EXCITED) I knew it! I knew it! JILL (EXCITED) It was so lucky we came right by here on our way to the sparkly jewelry convention. BEAR (CONFUSED) You know me? BREE (EXCITED) Know you? Like I have your poster hanging over my bed! KELLY (EXCITED) And you know I like studied the entire article in DoggieBeat magazine! JILL (EXCITED) And that spread in DogGal magazine. It was like simply to die for! BEAR (ANNOYED) Geez, that writer will do anything for a buck. BREE, KELLY AND JILL (IN UNISON, EXCITED) You are like the bravest, sexiest and best looking dog hero there is! Can we have your autograph? BEAR (PLEASED) Sure. The afghans squeal again and pull out autograph books, he takes Bree's. BREE (EXCITED) Sign it with love and all that junk! Bear signs the book and gives it back, he then takes Kelly's. KELLY (EXCITED) Sign mine yours forever! Bear signs the book and gives it back, he then takes Jill's. JILL (EXCITED) Sign mine take me now you big stud dog you! Bear and the other afghans look at her, confused. She looks back to them? JILL (CONFUSED) What? Bear signs the books and hands it back. The afghans look at their books and jump up and down squealing, Bear smiles. In the excitement Jill gets carried away and slips him a kiss, he blushes. They all settle down. BREE (CONFUSED) I wonder if she wants an autograph too. Everyone looks over to Nitro, she has seen everything especially the kiss she is really pissed. JILL (BLUNT) Ooo no, she is definitely not a fan. BEAR (MUMBLES) You can say that again. KELLY (ANNOYED) She is like taking the perm out of my hair with that stare, let's get out of here. They thank Bear and leave. He looks at Nitro and waves. BEAR (UNEASY) Hello honey. Nitro screams with frustration, turns and begins to leave in a huff. BEAR (DESPERATE) I can explain everything dear! They were fans! We have to support our public! Nitro continues down the hall in a huff, Bear races after her still trying to defend himself. EXTERIOR: SPACE - EARTH'S ORBIT A small shuttle leaves the planet's atmosphere and heads towards the back of the planet. INTERIOR: SHUTTLE This is a small spacecraft that has a pilot and copilot seat and many chairs behind it. Exile is flying the ship while Colleen assists, Hunter, Blitz and Shag are in the back seats. Out the windshield earth can be seen below. COLLEEN (DISAPPOINTED) It was a shame the blooming Time Transporters were down and we have to fly up to the ship. I wonder what happened to them? EXILE (MUMBLES) For dramatic effectski. COLLEEN (CONFUSED) What? EXILE (MUMBLES) I mean, it must have gotten clogged with someski of Shag's fur again. Yeah, that's it. HUNTER (ANXIOUS) So where is this great ship of ours the Poinsettia I have heard so much about? EXILE (SMUG) It is just around the corner hereski. BLITZ (ANNOYED) That is the earth, which is a BIG corner. EXILE (SMUG) It is worth the waitski. Exile continues to fly the ship. EXTERIOR: SPACE DOCK A huge docking facility is orbiting the planet, there are a variety of different ships. The centerpiece is the Poinsettia. It is a large ship like the Space Rover but instead it is in the shape of a dog pointing (like a hunting dog) The shuttle comes around earth and approaches it. INTERIOR: SHUTTLE Everyone is "oooing" and "ahing" over the Poinsettia that can be seen out the windshield. COLLEEN (IN AWE) She's beautiful! HUNTER (IN AWE) She's cool! BLITZ (IN PAIN) Does she have a bathroom? Everyone turns and looks at Blitz, he has his legs crossed and is sweating. HUNTER (STERN) I thought I told everyone to go before we left? BLITZ (IN PAIN) Oh, I didn't think that meant me. EXILE (ANNOYED) I told youski not to have all those Peppermint Milkshakes before we left. Colleen looks directly at Blitz. COLLEEN (ANNOYED) Fluffy pants. Blitz continues to hold it in. EXTERIOR: SPACE DOCK The shuttle circles the ship to look it over. INTERIOR: SHUTTLE Everyone is admiring the Poinsettia through the window except Blitz, he is still trying to hold it in. COLLEEN (EXCITED) Look at the size of those guns! HUNTER (EXCITED) Look at the size of those engines! Even Shag mumbles something. EXILE (SMUG) It has the latest inski Rover technology. BLITZ (IN PAIN) I don't suppose anyone brought a spacesuit? I REALLY have to go walkies. He is ignored. EXTERIOR: SPACE DOCK The shuttle circles the ship. INTERIOR: SHUTTLE Everyone is still excited. COLLEEN (EXCITED) I can't wait to get on board! HUNTER (EXCITED) I can't wait to take her out! BLITZ (IN PAIN) I can't wait to use the bathroom! He is ignored. BLITZ (IN PAIN) Nien! I REALLY can't wait! I'm about to bust! COLLEEN (BLUNT) Okay, I think we have had blooming enough toilet humor for one episode. HUNTER (BLUNT) Or at least one scene. Shag agrees. HUNTER (BLUNT) Let's land. Exile works the controls. EXTERIOR: SPACE DOCK The shuttle circles the ship. INTERIOR: SPACE DOCK Blitz is dying. HUNTER (CONFUSED) I thought I told you to land? EXILE (BLUNT) The Poinsettia mayski have the latest technology but it is still missing one thing. A doggie door! Blitz screams in pain. EXTERIOR: SPACE DOCK The shuttle circles the ship. We can here Blitz say "ah" with great pleasure. BLITZ (RELIEVED, VOICE OVER) Okay, there isn't a rush anymore. We can hear everyone else go "eeew!" INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - NITRO'S AND BEAR'S QUARTERS This is very similar to what would be in a human's: Bed, desk, chair, etc. It is very clean and well kept. There are pictures of wolves everywhere. On the wall near the door is a picture of Bear in human form with his human family: His parents and his sister. Bear is sitting on the bed, Nitro can be heard in the bathroom (the door is closed) He looks very stressed. BEAR (WHISPERING, CONCERNED) Must not do it. Must not give in to addiction. Must be must be strong. Must. Must. Must. He caves and falls on all fours on the floor and begins to chase his tail. VOICE (SMUG, OFF SCREEN) Well, well, well. The great Bear turns out to be a dog after all. Bear stops and looks up, he sees Nitro leaning on the bathroom door smiling at him. NITRO (SARCASTIC) Mister I hate dog collars. I hate dog biscuits. I hate fire hydrants. I hate being a dog. Wow, if only your team could see you now. BEAR (DEFENSIVE) It is not what it looks like, really. NITRO (ANNOYED) Oh where have I heard that before? BEAR (FRANTIC) I was. I had a fly on my tail. Yeah, that's it. I was trying to chase it off. NITRO (ANNOYED) Oh please! Just admit something for once! He hangs his head. BEAR (DEFEATED) All right! I admit it! I have a problem! I chase my tail! I try to be so strong but I can't help myself sometimes! I'm weak! She walks over to him and puts a hand on his shoulder. NITRO (REASSURING) Hey, don't sweat it. After all you are part dog. He looks up, she offers her hand. He takes it and she gets him to his feet. NITRO (REASSURING) If it helps I chase my tail every once in a while. BEAR (PLEASED) You do? NITRO (SMUG) Of course that is when I'm in pure wolf form, I wouldn't dream of doing it while I was a Sapien. She giggles. BEAR (BLUNT) You're still mad about the Afghan incident aren't you? NITRO (STERN) Oh yeah. She heads for the door, Bear turns and looks at his tail. He points an angry finger at it. BEAR (ANNOYED) This is all YOUR fault! The tail wilts as if in shame. Nitro exits the room and Bear follows. EXTERIOR: SPACE DOCK The Poinsettia leaves the dock, jumps to light speed and is gone. EXTERIOR: DEEP DESERT This is way out in the middle of nowhere, the crater of Road Rover Mission Control can be seen in the far distance. Cyc is flying high in the sky, it has wide wings spread out of the sides as well as a V shaped tail and a set of large jet engines pointed out the back. Sylvia flies with the motorcycle, the tailgate is a tail and the sides of the bed are swung out like wings. A pair of jet engines is on the sides. The two vehicles descend and land on the ground. As they decelerate the engines, wings and tails of each fold in and disappear. By the time they stop they look like their usual form. Bear and Nitro climb off Cyc, Amani and Puffball exit Sylvia. The team huddles around Bear who is next to Cyc. AMANI (CONFUSED) Okay, so why are we way out here? BEAR (TO THE POINT) You heard what the master said. We're suppose to take it easy. NITRO (ANNOYED) Don't give us that. You hate the desert with your thick fur. What are you up to? Bear shushes them, and then looks over to Cyc. BEAR (WHISPERS) Are we being monitored Cyc? There is a brief pause. CYC (ELECTRONIC, HONEST) Negative, Bear. The readings indicate clear. BEAR (WHISPERS) Let's be safe, set up a nullification umbrella over us. CYC (BLUNT) You got it, boss. Cyc beeps a few times. CYC (PLEASED) Nullification field activated. BEAR (RELIEVED) Good, now that we can talk freely. If there is anyone who can't keep a secret leave now. What I'm about to say can't leave this group. NITRO (ANNOYED) Oh quit the dramatics and just out with it! Bear collects his thoughts. BEAR (BLUNT) I plan on going to the Feloid universe to get some answers. NITRO (CONFUSED) Oh, I thought you were going to say something surprising. AMANI (CONFUSED) But you heard the Master has forbid that. BEAR (BLUNT) Yes but seeing first hand how ruthless and devastating the Dogma can be the stakes are too high not to go. AMANI (CONFUSED) How do you plan on getting there? The doorway is in space and you don't have a spaceship. BEAR (BLUNT) I'm going to steal. Er, I mean, barrow a spaceship. AMANI AND NITRO (BLUNT, UNISON) You're nuts! PUFFBALL (HONEST) I too must question your sanity, Bear. The ships in space dock are too heavily guarded to acquire. Besides, they are there for a reason. They are either there for maintenance or under construction. Either case their reliability is highly questionable. BEAR (BLUNT) That is true except for one, I have discovered it is very near completion and is on-line. AMANI (HONEST) Well that it a moot point. Once you fire her up the sentry ships will shut you down before you can escape. BEAR (SMUG) The Meowator has an experimental drive system that can outrun any ship in the fleet, even the sentries. NITRO (ANNOYED) So you think the crew is just going to let you waltz on board and take over? BEAR (SMUG) There will be no one on board when I get on here, it will be the dead of night. PUFFBALL (HONEST) I think there is a grave miscalculation in your theory. In order to activate the ship you will need a security code. Have you acquired one? BEAR (SMUG) No. But I'm sure Nitro could hack into the system at RRMC and get it. NITRO (ANNOYED) So now you are dragging me into your plan. Some husband you are! BEAR (HURT) But you love hacking. NITRO (SMUG) Oh, I didn't say I wouldn't do it. AMANI (BLUNT) Hate to burst your bubble, but the dock is patrolled constantly. Anything that gets near is turned away. If they don't they are destroyed. BEAR (SMUG) That is why I'm not going in a shuttle but will be using the Modified Time Transporter. AMANI (SMUG) Now I know you're nuts, the Transporter is always guarded. You'll never get near enough to use it. It is only used to transport authorized equipment and personal between RRMC and the dock. BEAR (SMUG) That is where you others come into play, you'll distract the guards while I sneak past and use the Transporter. NITRO (CONFUSED) You know, I suddenly had the strange and weird feeling this plan isn't so crazy after all. AMANI (SHOCKED) I know exactly how you feel, this actually might work. BEAR (STERN) Before anyone agrees to help I have to stress that I want only volunteers, I can't order them to do this nor do I want anyone unless they truly feel this risk is necessary. NITRO (ANNOYED) There you go getting dramatically again! I'm in. AMANI (PLEASED) Me too. PUFFBALL (BLUNT) So am I. But in order to maximize the possible success the schematic needs to be altered a bit. Though I do not doubt you will be successful on boarding ship the odds are greatly against you in powering it up, piloting and eluding all the ships patrolling the area all by yourself. The only way to maximize success would be with a crew. Us. NITRO (SMUG) Oh, I thought that was a given. No way I'm staying behind. AMANI (BLUNT) Me either. BEAR (STERN) Oh no! There is no way any of you are going all the way! Anyone who boards that ship will be a considered a traitor to The Master and the United States government. Most likely the mutants would be transdogmafied into dogs permanently while the humans and myself, since they can't be transdogmafied, would be put to death. I forbid you from coming! NITRO (STERN) Look. Either we go as a group or none of us go, we won't even help you get to the Modified Time Transporter. Bear looks around at everyone, he sees how determined they are. BEAR (ANNOYED) You bunch of blackmailers! NITRO (SARCASTIC) I'm your wife. That is in my job description. AMANI (SARCASTIC) Hey, you taught us everything we know. Bear ponders a bit. BEAR (ANNOYED) Okay, you're all in but someone will have to stay behind and distract the guards for us. If we knock them out the The Master will be alerted when they don't report it. NITRO (DEFIANT) I'm not staying back! AMANI (STUBBORN) Me either! PUFFBALL (EXCITED) This little adventure intrigues me too much to apply logic, I'm going too. BEAR (ANNOYED) I see we're really working as a team on this one. Bear rubs his chin. BEAR (THINKING) Well, I know a few females that owe me some favors that I probably could get to do it. NITRO (CONFUSED) And what did you do to get these favors? BEAR (UNEASY) Er, never mind, it was a bad idea anyway. NITRO (ANNOYED) We'll have to talk about this on the trip there, we'll have LOTS of time then. Bear groans. AMANI (SMUG) Don't sweat it. I know of someone who will help us out. Trust me. She flashes a wicked smile that both intrigues and frightens the group. EXTERIOR: SPACE - MERCURY The Poinsettia comes out of light speed a good distance from the planet, it slowly heads towards it. INTERIOR: POINSETTIA - BRIDGE This is setup like the Space Rover. Hunter is in the Command chair, Shag is at the Comm chair, Blitz is in the Helm chair, Colleen is at the Science chair and Exile is at the engineer chair. Sirens are wailing and lights are flashing. Everyone is anxiously monitoring their stations. Hunter looks at the main view screen that has Mercury on it. HUNTER (STERN) Report. Each checks their instruments and gives their report. BLITZ (PROUD) All shields are up and all weapons are ready to bite Dogma tooshies. COLLEEN (BLUNT) Sensors indicate we are the only ship in the blooming area. EXILE (SMUG) All systems converted from lightspeedy with no problemski. Shag says "Roray," Blitz looks at Hunter confused. BLITZ (CONFUSED) What did he say? HUNTER (BLUNT) Roray. Blitz rolls his eyes. Colleen looks at Hunter. COLLEEN (CONCERNED) Do you think it was really a jolly good idea to make Shag in charge of communications? HUNTER (CONFUSED) Why? COLLEEN (ANNOYED) Never mind huntie wuntie. HUNTER (STERN) Don't call me that while I'm Captain. COLLEEN (BLUNT) Sorry, huntie wuntie SIR. HUNTER (PLEASED) That is more like it. The rest of the group sighs. EXILE (PLEASED) Everything appears to be as it shouldski. HUNTER (STERN) That is exactly what the Space Rover reported and look what happened to her. Okay, take us into an orbit of the planet but everyone keeps monitoring your station. I don't want any surprises. Everyone works their station. BLITZ (SMUG) Anyway, getting back to that stock of mine. EXILE (ANNOYED) Didn't you hear comrade Hunter? You are suppose toski monitor station. BLITZ (SMUG) He nien talking to me. You can't boss rich dogs around, I'm filthy rich. EXILE (SARCASTIC) You got the filthy part rightski. BLITZ (SMUG) You are all jealous soon I will be able to retire and all the pretty she dogs will mob me with hugs and kisses. COLLEEN (ANNOYED) More like bloody clubbing and macing you. EXILE (SARCASTIC) You better watch out. As they say, don't put all your chicks in basket one. Everyone looks at Exile, confused. EXTERIOR: SPACE - MERCURY The Poinsettia slowly approaches the planet and goes into orbit, so far nothing has happened. INTERIOR: POINSETTIA - BRIDGE Everyone is monitoring their stations, Blitz goes on and on about his stock. COLLEEN (BLUNT) I've located the base within the planet as reported by the Space Rover. HUNTER (DISAPPOINTED) It is a shame with the threat of the Dogma attacking us from the Fourth Dimension we can beam down to investigate. COLLEEN (HONEST) Actually, we can. RRMC transmitted us some additional information. Apparently the Feloids report that the composition of our two universes is slightly different. The Fourth Dimension is not bloody possible here. HUNTER (COOL) Then we'll beam down while Shag watches the ship. Shag mumbles something. HUNTER (BLUNT) No Shag, you don't have to go outside to watch the ship. Just monitor the sensors and at the first hint of trouble beam us up. Okay? Shag says "Roray." The others get up, Blitz goes over the Colleen. BLITZ (SUAVE) When I'm filthy rich I'll be able to go on trips like this all the time. If you are nice I'll take you along sweet tail. COLLEEN (PLEASED) That is so sweet. The other are surprised Colleen is being nice to him. COLLEEN (PLEASED) I'm so flattered that I got a little present for you. Colleen reaches under her chair and pulls out something, Blitz covers his face. BLITZ (FRANTIC) Please! Nien the face! Anything but the face! But instead she hands his a gift, a red shirt. He notices it and takes it, he puts it on. BLITZ (EXCITED) It is a perfect fit! Thanks. COLLEEN (PLEASED) You are most certainly welcome, Blitz. BLITZ (SHOCKED) You said my name! You never use my real name! HUNTER (ANNOYED) Okay! What is going on? Blitz refers to you with a sexist name and in return you give him a present and call him by his first name? What are you up to? COLLEEN (BLUNT) All I'll blooming say is I only used his FIRST name. EXILE (THINKING) Wait a minute. I remember Comrade Bear telling me about this sci-fi show where the guys who went down to the planet wearing redski shirts and only had a first name ended up dying. Blitz yipes, Colleen tries to look innocent. Blitz takes off the shirt and throws it back to her. BLITZ (ANNOYED) You can keep your stinking shirt! COLLEEN (SARCASTIC) After you wore it surely bloody stinks. HUNTER (BLUNT) Okay, let's go beam down to the planet. As the group heads for the exit Blitz starts rattling on how rich he is going to be again. INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - STORE ROOM This is a typical storage room filled with boxes and containers, shelves stocked with various items. The Grizzlies are meeting here, Bear looks around the room. BEAR (BLUNT) Are we all set? NITRO (SMUG) I've got the codes. PUFFBALL (PLEASED) The surveillance system has been altered in our favor. AMANI (PROUD) The decoys are on their way. BEAR (PLEASED) Good, once they signal they are in position we'll move out. Just then the door opens, everyone spins around to see Dixie and Prowler walking in. DIXIE (SLY) Well, well, well. What do you have here? Some sort of conspiracy against the Master? Dixie and Prowler close the door and walk up to the group. BEAR (CONFUSED) Dixie? Prowler? You're suppose to be diverting the guards. DIXIE (SMUG) There has been a little change of plans. We're coming with you to the alternate universe. BEAR (SHOCKED) What? PROWLER (EXPLAINING) Last time I was there I was a total jerk, I want to make up for it. DIXIE (SMUG) And wherever Prowler goes so do I. Bear smiles. BEAR (BLUNT) That is easy to fix. Prowler isn't going so you won't be either. PROWLER (UNDERSTANDING) If that is the way you want it. Fine by me. DIXIE (ANGRY) No! We're going! BEAR (ANNOYED) No you aren't, that is final. DIXIE (ANGRY) Is that so? We'll if we can't go no one is going. I'll march right out of here and tell the guards and the Master what you are planning to do. BEAR (SHOCKED) You'd betray us? Bear looks between Prowler and Dixie. He tries to keep a defiant face but caves. PROWLER (HONEST) I can't. You are all my friends and your cause is just. I will not betray you. DIXIE (ANNOYED) Though my boyfriend is a WIMP I am not. I'll turn you all in the blink of an eye. Bear studies Dixie. BEAR (DISAPPOINTED) Yes, I do believe you would betray us. NITRO (SMUG) There is an easy way to fix that. Everyone looks at Nitro, she points a Petri pistol at Dixie. NITRO (SMUG) By the time you thaw we will have left this universe. DIXIE (SARCASTIC) Oh, so this just cause has turned into a mob action. Friend turning on friend, anything goes. NITRO (ANNOYED) You're no friend of mine! You never have been and never will! DIXIE (SMUG) Oh really? Then who is the one that you asked to watch your kids while you ran off on some secret mission? Nitro growls at Dixie, she growls back. BEAR (BLUNT) Put the gun away, Nitro. NITRO (SURPRISED) You are letting her come? BEAR (STERN) I said put it away! I would rather abort the mission than have to shoot someone on the same side. Nitro hesitates, then puts the gun away. NITRO (ANNOYED) Looks like BOTH our men are wimps. DIXIE (SMUG) That is to our advantage, they are easier to manipulate. BEAR (ANNOYED) I didn't say you two were coming. You two are playing a key roll in this operation but more importantly a valid point has been presented. We entrusted you in caring for our children while we are gone. If you come who will watch them? DIXIE (REASSURING) Relax, I may be impulsive but I'm not irresponsible. NITRO (ANNOYED) Since when? DIXIE (DEFIANT) I'll have you know that I got Bear's parents to look after them while we're all gone. BEAR (ANNOYED) The way things have been going they'll probably walk right through that door and ask to join the mission too! The door flies open. BEAR (ANNOYED) I was just kidding! But instead of Bear's parents walking in a llama steps into the room. Yes, a LLAMA! But not an ordinary llama. This one has bright red fur except on his head, neck and tail. He trots up the group. LLAMA (CONFUSED) Excused me. EVERYONE (SHOCKED) Aaahhh! Demon llama! LLAMA (SARCASTIC) Ha, ha, ha. You are all so NOT funny. Don't you think that joke has been done to death? NITRO (SMUG) Not according to our writing staff. LLAMA (ANNOYED) I hate to bust up your little sari, even though you didn't invite me and me being emperor and all, but I'm looking for someone. Amani sniff the air and then holds her nose. AMANI (SARCASTIC) I think you should be looking for a bath instead. LLAMA (ANNOYED) Oh, you are really a laugh riot. Can you please just let me say my lines so I can get out of this cameo? BEAR (BLUNT) Fine. What do you want? LLAMA (ANNOYED) I'm looking for a big lummox. Wide as he is talk, wears a green poncho. You see, we're running from my evil advisor. She is trying to kill me. PUFFBALL (CONFUSED) What does she look like? LLAMA (DRAMATIC) Scary beyond all reason! DIXIE (BLUNT) Speaking about over using a line. PROWLER (CONFUSED) And exactly is a reasonable scare? LLAMA (ANNOYED) Would you just answer the question? BEAR (STERN) Look. We're in a top-secret base hidden deep below the earth that is well protected. Do you really think they could just waltz in here? AMANI (BLUNT) Actually, I did see them. They are on sound stage 27. LLAMA (PLEASED) Booya! The llama turns around and exits, he slams the door behind him. NITRO (ANNOYED) These cameos get weirder and weirder every time. PUFFBALL (CONFUSED) Where were we? Everyone pulls out their scripts, finds their place and puts them away. They continue with the scene. AMANI (CONFUSED) One thing concerns me. You and Prowler have your own team now. Are you just abandoning them as well? DIXIE (SMUG) We're on leave. Any other questions? PUFFBALL (BLUNT) Actually yes. You were original designated to distract the guards for us but now that you are part of the team who have you assign to that task? DIXIE (SMUG) Don't worry about that, I've sent an apprentice of mine to do that. Nitro grabs Dixie by the clothes and hold her face close to hers, she stared angrily at her. NITRO (INFURIATED) How could you send my daughter Monique to do such a thing? DIXIE (REASSURING) Oh chill! I did not send her, there is another. AMANI (SARCASTIC) Another? Why do I have this intense feeling I'm in a Lucas film? DIXIE (SMUG) Don't worry, she'll get the job done. NITRO (ANNOYED) She had better! Nitro lets go of Dixie as a beeping sound comes from Dixie. DIXIE (BLUNT) That is her signal she is in position. So do I tell her to proceed or abort? BEAR (BLUNT) Okay, you're both in. But be warned if you pull any of this blackmail crap once we get to space I'll personally boot you butts out and leave you adrift. Understand? Dixie smiles thinking Bear is kidding, but as she looks at him she sees he is not. The smile fades. DIXIE (TAKEN ABACK) Okay, sure. From here on out we're on the up and up. Dixie takes out a small transmitter and presses a green button on it, she then put it back. Bear looks around to everyone. BEAR (STERN) Let's move out. The team heads for the door, opens it and leaves the room. INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - TIME TRANSPORTER ENTRANCE This is a corner in a corridor, to one wall is a pair of thick metal doors with a keypad next to it. A Pair of cameras point down the hall, signs read "Only Authorized Personal Past This Point!" Two Cano-Sapiens are guarding the closed doors. They are both muscular males that are armed and wearing Road Rover armor. One is Negev, a Fila Brasileiro. The other is Gannet, an Akita. They both watch the hall diligently. NEGEV (SLIGHT BRAZILIAN ACCENT, BLUNT) Have you seen those new THX-1138's? GANNET (SLIGHT JAPANESE ACCENT, PLEASED) Yeah, sweet rides. With those Parvo doesn't stand a chance. They go back to their watch. Just then Carmen comes jogging down the hall. She is a Sussex spaniel who is wearing a spandex jogging outfit that looks two sizes too small, it reveals the form of her sexy body. By the time she gets to the guards she is nice and sweet, yet on her body it makes her that more attractive. As she approaches the two guards draw their weapons and point it at her. NEGEV (STERN) Halt! Carmen stops in her tracks, leans forward and holds herself up by grabbing her knees as she pants heavily. CARMEN (FAINT SPANISH ACCENT, BREATHLESS) Since when is jogging a crime? GANNET (STERN) What do you want? CARMEN (BREATHLESS) A rest, I just ran twenty miles. NEGEV (STERN) This is a restricted area. Move along. Carmen looks up to them. CARMEN (BREATHLESS) Funny, the signs say behind the doors is restricted. GANNET (STERN) Well you could be a threat for all we know. Carmen stands up straight and strikes a sexy pose. CARMEN (BREATHLESS) And where would I hide a weapon? The two guards look her over, they see she is telling the truth. They lower their weapons. NEGEV (SMUG) You got a point there. GANNET (PLEASED) Just keep your distance. Carmen goes over to the nearest wall and leans up against it, she holds and sexy pose. CARMEN (SEXY) Is this close enough boys? Because if you want me to get closer it would be my pleasure. They do not notice her breathlessness has instantly faded. NEGEV (BLUNT) No, that is close enough. The guards put their weapons away, they go back to guarding. CARMEN (SEXY) So what are your names? See how you two are so big, strong and handsome I bet they are REALLY kind and sweet sounding. GANNET (BLUNT) My name is Gannet. NEGEV (BLUNT) And I'm Negev. CARMEN (SEXY) Ooo, I was wrong. They aren't kind and sweet sounding, they are also very sexy. Carmen makes a low growl like a feline, all she gets is strange looks before they go back to their guarding. CARMEN (SEXY) Aren't you going to ask me how I got here? GANNET (CONFUSED) Why? Don't you know? Carmen rolls her eyes. CARMEN (SEXY) No, I'm part of the RRSTF. NEGEV (CONFUSED) RRSTF? Is that some sort of breakfast cereal? CARMEN (SEXY) Road Rovers Special Task Force. It's a squad that was created for times when foreign problems which the Road Rovers are unable to act immediately on them. We are also used for backups kind of like the Strayers are nationally. GANNET (UNIMPRESSED) That's nice. They go back to their guarding, Carmen is not getting anywhere fast. CARMEN (SEXY) Ooo, you're a Akita. GANNET (BLUNT) Yeah, I know. CARMEN (SEXY) I just LOVE Akita's! Kytec, a partner of mine, is an Akita. I just want to come over there and smother you with hugs and kisses. GANNET (STERN) You do and we'll shoot you. NEGEV (STERN) Yeah. Carmen jumps up in down in a tantrum. CARMEN (WHINING) I'm a young sexy female and you are two lonely males stuck on guard duty! You're suppose to ignore all logic and reasoning throw yourselves at me! This never happened on Dark Angel! NEGEV (DEFIANT) Just because we are guys doesn't mean we think with our. Well, you know. GANNET (DEFIANT) We have been placed with the responsibility of guarding this door and that is exactly what we plan on doing. CARMEN (ANNOYED) Fine! Carmen turns to leave, as she does there is a loud beeping sound. She stops and looks at the guards. Negev curses under her breath and pulls out a radio. GANNET (ANNOYED) Not again! Negev starts to play with it. CARMEN (CONFUSED) What's that? NEGEV (ANNOYED) My radio unit. Stupid battery is going so it beeps that alarm every ten minutes. CARMEN (CONFUSED) Don't you have a spare? NEGEV (ANNOYED) Of course I do but the case is locked and I don't have the key, security reason, that way the transmission bands can't be copied. CARMEN (BLUNT) May I? The guards look over to her, she holds her hand out. GANNET (ANNOYED) You most certainly cannot! CARMEN (BLUNT) Well as I see it you have two choices. Either you listen to the insessive noise all evening or let me have a go at it. NEGEV (SMUG) Oh I suppose you are some lock expert. CARMEN (PROUD) Actually, I am. From here it looks like a standard P-33m. I can have that unit opened and replaced in less than five minutes. The guards are a little impressed. NEGEV (UNEASY) I don't know, if you screw it up I'M the one who is going to get in trouble. I better have Requisition handle it. CARMEN (CURT) Fine by me. If you want to waste your time filling out request forms, dropping off the unit and waiting around for it to be looked at just to returned as is because they won't touch it until it finally fails that is your business. GANNET (HONEST) She has a point, I knew a friend that spent three months waiting for his to finally die. If you think I'm going to listen to that racket for a quarter of a year guess again. Let her look at it. Negev pauses to think. NEGEV (UNEASY) Okay, you can have a shot but PLEASE don't break it. CARMEN (PRESSURIZING) It will be as safe as you were when you were in your mother's arms. NEGEV (UNEASY) That isn't very reassuring, she use to drop me a lot. Carmen steps up and takes the radio, she looks it over. CARMEN (PLEASED) Yep, it is a P-33m. This will be a piece of cake. Out of thin air Carmen produces a set of lock picks. CARMEN (THINKING) I'm going to need plenty of light. She walks to the other side of the hall away from the doors, the light isn't better but the others don't realize this. Then she looks back to the guards. CARMEN (BLUNT) I'm going to need both of you to hold it for me. GANNET (CONFUSED) Both of us? But it is so small. CARMEN (BLUNT) It has to be held steady and just right. Come on over and hold it. GANNET (UNSURE) We're suppose to be guarding the door. CARMEN (ANNOYED) There is no one around. If you see anyone coming you can go back. They both shrug their shoulders and go over to her, they hold the radio as directed. As she goes through the motions she explains everything she is doing and where she learned how to do it. They quickly become so enthralled that they don't see the Strayers tip toe down the hall behind their backs and up to the door, they wait patiently. CARMEN (SMUG) Okay, on three I'm going to pop this sucker. One. Two. Gannet begins to look towards the door and the Strayers! But Carmen grabs his chin and turns it back towards her. CARMEN (ANNOYED) What are you looking at? GANNET (BLUNT) I wanted to check the door after all we're suppose to be watching it. CARMEN (ANNOYED) Trust me, it is still there. If you want to check something look down the hall. Gannet shrugs his shoulders. CARMEN (BLUNT) Here we go again. One. Two. Three! On three Nitro types in a code in the keypad and the door clicks open, she times it just right so the click of opening the radio happens at the same instant. The guards don't realize what is happening. The Strayers quickly creep inside, Bear is the last one in. As he goes Carmen glances over to him, he gives him a "thumbs up!" She smiles and looks at the guards. CARMEN (MUMBLING) Dark Angel has nothing on me. NEGEV (CONFUSED) What did you say? CARMEN (BALKING) Er, where is that battery. As the battery is replaced Bear slips inside and closes the door behind him. INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - TIME TRANSPORTER This is a large room with all sorts of controls, in the center is an odd apparatus: The Modified Time Transporter (as seen in "Reigning Cats and Dogs") The Strayers scurry into the room and up to the controls. Nitro punches in a code and the instruments come to life. PUFFBALL (BLUNT) I obtained inclusive hegemony. BEAR (CONFUSED) Huh? PUFFBALL (ANNOYED) I have complete control. BEAR (EMBARRASSED) Oh. Good. Puffball quickly begins to adjusts the controls PROWLER (CONCERNED) What I'm worried about are those cameras at the guard post. Not only have they spotted and alerted Security but also they have recorded Carmen's part in this. At this very moment they are probably shutting down the power to this room. AMANI (PROUD) No need to worry. I crossed the wires so they aren't viewing the hall but a tape of the same guard's shift a week ago. They won't know the difference until we are long gone. PUFFBALL (PLEASED) Completed. They all jump on the pad of the Time Transporter and the device activates. Beams from the machine fire and hit them, they all disappear in a bright burst of light. After they are gone the machine and instrument automatically switch off. EXTERIOR: SPACE DOCK One of the ships around the dock is the Meowator, it is a ship in the shape of a cat that is all sprawled out. INTERIOR: MEOWATOR - BRIDGE This is just like the bridge of the Space Rover but a little more modern. The Strayers, minus Dixie and Prowler, rushes in. Bear takes the command chair, Nitro takes Comm, Puffball takes Science and Amani takes Helm. Everyone one checks their instruments. NITRO (BLUNT) Comm checks out. PUFFBALL (BLUNT) Science is fully functional. AMANI (PLEASED) Helm is all set. NITRO (BLUNT) Dixie and Prowler report Engineering is secured. The ship is ours. BEAR (PLEASED) So far so good. No one is on board and no one knows what we are up to. The next step is up to you, dear. Punch in the activation codes. Nitro nods and types in a code at her console. An alarm sounds, the main screen changes and types out what a computer voice is saying. COMPUTER (ELECTRONIC VOICE) Warning! You have entered an invalid activation code. You have sixty seconds to enter the correct code. If after 60 seconds you do not enter the proper code all compartments will be sealed, all systems will be shut down and space dock security will be notified. You have been warned. The screen changes to a count down, Nitro franticly works her instruments. BEAR (ANNOYED) Nice going dear! AMANI (EXCITED) Quick! Renter the code! Nitro stops and looks to the others. NITRO (ANNOYED) I have three times already! BEAR (ANNOYED) It would have been nice since you went through all that trouble to hack into RRMC that you got the correct code! NITRO (ANNOYED) I did! It was labeled with today's date! PUFFBALL (BLUNT) Then the only assumption is that your infiltrating the computer triggered a detection system. They knew all along what we were up to. This is a deception. BEAR (BLUNT) Then I highly suggest that we get the heck out of here. PUFFBALL (HONEST) Not enough time. AMANI (CONFUSED) What does this all mean? VOICE (OFF SCREEN, STERN) Does the term YOU'RE SCREWED mean anything? Everyone turns to see Hubert standing at the door, he walks over to them. HUBERT (SMUG) Apparently you don't know they change the codes every night. Hubert stops before them. HUBERT (BLUNT) So what are you all doing up here? BEAR (QUICKLY) Well we heard a lot about the ship and wanted to see it. Right gang? Nitro and Amani agree, Puffball is just silent. HUBERT (BLUNT) Bear, my boy. You would be the last one I would ever have thought to be caught in a lie. BEAR (BALKING) Whatever do you mean? HUBERT (STERN) You have less than thirty seconds before the alarm is sounded. I know the code but I refuse to enter it unless you tell me the truth. Bear, knowing he doesn't have time to fool around, confesses. He explains their plans with less than 10 seconds left. Hubert looks to everyone around the room. HUBERT (ANGRY) Traitors! The whole lot of you! Everyone hangs their head in shame, the counter clicks down! Hubert goes over to Nitro's station and punches in the correct code. The counter stops with a second to spare. COMPUTER (ELECTRONIC VOICE) Activation code verified. Countdown terminated. No authorities were notified. Full access has been granted. Have a safe trip. Hubert surprises everyone. HUBERT (SMUG) Lucky for you all I'm a traitor too. Your hacking into the RRMC computer system was routed to me and only me. It didn't take a rocket scientist to figure out what you were up to. I too believe the answer to the Dogma issue is in their universe. I'm here to tag along if that is okay by you? BEAR (RELIEVED) Sure. Hey, you know the ship better than any off us perhaps it would be better that you took command. HUBERT (SARCASTIC) Not on your life. I can't very well tell the authorities when we're caught that I was unwilling taken along when they find me in the commander's chair. Bear chucks. BEAR (SMUG) I understand, but we're not going to get caught. HUBERT (BLUNT) We won't as long as the systems are brought up slowly, especially the ones in engineering. Otherwise the sentry ships will know what is happening before we can get going. BEAR (PLEASED) Got it. Bear looks at Nitro. BEAR (OFFICIAL) Make it so. Nitro growls. NITRO (ANNOYED) I KNEW he was going to say that. Everyone goes to work powering up the ship. INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - MASTER'S STUDY This is an office with a desk, chair and many monitors. The Master is working a keyboard to the monitoring system. On the screens he can see several different parts of the base. Here lying on the floor is Muzzle, he is not restrained. On one of the screens he can see the bridge of the Meowator and all that has happened on it. Just then a Cano-Sapien wearing the uniform of the Space Rovers appears on one of the screens, this is Captain Peekarde. PEEKARDE (OVER SCREEN, OFFICIAL) Master, I need to speak to you. MASTER (TO SCREEN, BALKING) I'm kind of busy Captain Peekarde. PEEKARDE (OVER SCREEN, OFFICIAL) I understand that sir, but it appears that someone is trying to steal the Meowator. MASTER (TO SCREEN, CONFUSED) What do you mean APPEARS? PEEKARDE (OVER SCREEN, OFFICIAL) The ship is moving away. MASTER (TO SCREEN, ANNOYED) That is impossible. That ship is not even completed. PEEKARDE (OVER SCREEN, OFFICIAL) It is nearly complete, just another week to go. At any rate it is leaving the dock without authorization. MASTER (TO SCREEN, ANNOYED) What you are saying is impossible. In order for that to happen they would need the security code that is changed nightly and a crew. Did you see a shuttle dock with the Meowator? PEEKARDE (OVER SCREEN, OFFICIAL) No, but they could have teleported up. MASTER (TO SCREEN, ANNOYED) Now you are just talking nonsense. No use of the Time Transporter has been recorded this evening. PEEKARDE (OVER SCREEN, OFFICIAL) Whatever the case a ship is leaving the dock without clearance. I request permission to pursue. MASTER (TO SCREEN, ANNOYED) What you have permission to do is run a complete diagnostic on your sensors, they appear to be malfunctioning. PEEKARDE (OVER SCREEN, OFFICIAL) That will take at least an hour. MASTER (TO SCREEN, ANGRY) You have your orders. Master out. The screen with Peekarde goes dark. The Master reaches down and rubs Muzzle, he looks worried. MASTER (CONCERNED) I had hoped someone would do something like this, the government has tied my hands I feel that they need to get to the alternate universe to get the answers we need but since the Government ordered no one could go I couldn't order it. Let's hope we bought them enough time to succeed. Muzzle whines once. EXTERIOR: SPACE DOCK The Meowator continues away but the Sentinel starts after it. The chase is on. INTERIOR: SENTINEL - BRIDGE This looks almost exactly like that of the Space Rover. Captain Peekarde is in the command chair, the crew is scattered around the room. PEEKARDE (SMUG) Well, the Master wanted a diagnostic of the sensors and he got it. HELMSMAN (BLUNT) Sir, I think he meant an electronic scan not a visual scan by just quickly looked the sensors over. PEEKARDE (SMUG) He should have been more specific. HELMSMAN (CONCERNED) Aren't you afraid that you are going to get into trouble? PEEKARDE (SMUG) You can't get into trouble when following regulations. And regulations specifically state that no ship may leave the dock without clearance from the Sentry ship, us. I just wanted to inform The Master as a courtesy. Now I want to talk to the Meowator. COMMS (BLUNT) I've been trying, sir. They aren't responding. PEEKARDE (STERN) They CAN'T or WON'T? COMMS (BLUNT) Their communication systems appear to be receiving our transmissions. PEEKARDE (STERN) Put me on the channel, I'll get their attention. The Comms flips a switch. COMMS (BLUNT) You're on, sir. PEEKARDE (STERN) This is Captain Peekarde of the Space Rover vessel Sentinel to the occupants of the Meowator. Please respond. There is a long pause with no response. PEEKARDE (STERN) Repeating. This is Captain Peekarde of the Space Rover vessel Sentinel to the Meowator, respond at once. There is another long pause with nothing. Peekarde looks at Comms. PEEKARDE (BLUNT) Well? COMMS (BLUNT) No response whatsoever, sir. PEEKARDE (SMUG) Then let's get there attention the old fashion way. Peekarde smiles. EXTERIOR: SPACE DOCK The Meowator is still heading away with the Sentinel in pursuit. As they do a warning shot is fired across its bow. INTERIOR: SENTINEL - BRIDGE It is as it was before. PEEKARDE (STERN) This is Peekarde to the Meowator, that was a warning shot. Unless you respond at once the next one will be a direct hit. VOICE (OVER SPEAKERS, BLUNT) Sorry, we're not in right now. But at the beep leave a message and we will ignore you. PEEKARDE (ANNOYED) Oh, a smart aleck. Show yourself unless you are a coward. VOICE (OVER SPEAKERS, BLUNT) Beeep. PEEKARDE (ANNOYED) Get me a visual on this jolly joker. COMMS (BLUNT) Yes sir. Comms plays with his controls and Bear appears on the screen. BEAR (SHOCKED, OVER SCREEN) How did you do that? PEEKARDE (SMUG) When you know your way around a ship you can do almost anything. Now who are you? BEAR (SMUG, OVER SCREEN) Just a figment of your imagination. COMMS (BLUNT) Image identified as Bear, Team Leader of the Grizzly Strayer unit. PEEKARDE (BLUNT) A team leader should know that stealing a vessel such as the Meowator is against regulations not to mention against the law. BEAR (SMUG, OVER SCREEN) Don't think of it as stealing, just barrowing on a permanent basis. PEEKARDE (BLUNT) Who else do you have with you. Your team? BEAR (BLUNT, OVER SCREEN) Nope, just me. PEEKARDE (BLUNT) I doubt you have the intelligence to think this robbery all by yourself. Besides, it is impossible to run a starship with one person. BEAR (SMUG, OVER SCREEN) I suffer from schizophrenia so I have lots of help. PEEKARDE (ANNOYED) Enough of this foolishness, expand the picture to the entire bridge so we can see what we are dealing with. COMMS (BLUNT) Sorry sir but they have locked down the backdoor systems, I can't get in. PEEKARDE (BLUNT) No matter, just proves he is not alone. Regardless you will shutdown your systems and come to a halt. BEAR (BLUNT, OVER SCREEN) Don't be such a killjoy. We, er, I mean I'm just out for a joy ride and there is nothing to worry about. PEEKARDE (STERN) This is not only highly irregular but highly against regulations, you have to have clearance to do something like this. Stand down and stop this instant, Bear. BEAR (SMUG, OVER SCREEN) I think not. PEEKARDE (STERN) Then I think you are forcing me to disable you and retake the ship by force. BEAR (BLUNT, OVER SCREEN) Okay, this isn't a joy ride. I'm on a very important mission. Undoubtedly you have heard that the Dogma have entered our universe, they have destroyed one ship and taken over another. PEEKARDE (STERN) Yes, but if they try and take out any of these ships here I'll deal with them. They will regret the day they invaded our universe. BEAR (BLUNT, OVER SCREEN) No doubt. Anyway, I need to take this ship to their universe and see what is happening. The Feloids aren't giving us any information. Going over there is our only hope to get some answers like how the Dogma got over here to start with. PEEKARDE (THINKING) I hate to admit this, but your logic is quite sound. I do believe going over there is the only way to get to the bottom of all this. BEAR (PLEASED, OVER SCREEN) Then you will let me proceed with my mission? PEEKARDE (BLUNT) Absolutely not. You have no clearance with The Master, this is totally against all regulations. Superficially regulation 4374284232.95480543.294316-Z. But since I empathize with you if you return the ship at once I will not press any charges. There is a long pause. BEAR (REGRETFUL, OVER SCREEN) Then I cannot stop. PEEKARDE (ANNOYED) We will open fire if you do not stop this instant. There is another long pause. SCIENCE (STERN) They are about to go to light speed, sir. PEEKARDE (ANNOYED) Open fire! Target their engines! Do not allow them to escape! HELMS (BLUNT) Sorry sir but they have slipped behind another ship, I can't hit them from here. SCIENCE (BLUNT) By the time we get a shot they will be in light speed. PEEKARDE (STERN) If you go to light speed that will be treason, I'll personally hunt you down and drag you back here for the trial. You will never be a Strayer again! BEAR (SMUG, OVER SCREEN) I have just one thing to say to you. KISS MY TAIL!!! Peekarde slams his fist down on his chair. EXTERIOR: SPACE DOCK The Meowator jumps to light speed and disappears leaving the Sentinel behind. INTERIOR: SENTINEL - BRIDGE As it was before. PEEKARDE (STERN) Pursue at full speed! HELMS (BLUNT) Yes sir. PEEKARDE (STERN) Notify the picket ships to continue their patrol, we will not need their assistance for this. COMMS (BLUNT) Yes sir. Everyone begins to carry out the captain's orders. EXTERIOR: SPACE DOCK The Sentinel jumps to light speed and begin to pursue. INTERIOR: MEOWATOR - BRIDGE Everyone is rejoicing over their escape, all but Puffball. NITRO (EXCITED) We did it! PUFFBALL (BLUNT) Not exactly, the Sentinel is pursuing. BEAR (SMUG) Of course they are, but by the time they catch up with us we'll be on the other side. PUFFBALL (BLUNT) Not according to my calculations, they are catching up to us as we speak. AMANI (CONFUSED) How can this be? This is the fastest ship ever! HUBERT (SMUG) Next time you steal a ship my boy you may want to check on the status of its engines, they are only 91% completed. BEAR (CONCERNED) Is there anything we can do to slow them down? Hubert just shakes his head. AMANI (BLUNT) No doubt when they get into range they will open fire, we're doomed. BEAR CONFUSED) There has to be SOMETHING. NITRO (HONEST) Actually, there is. We could open fire on them first. BEAR (ANNOYED) No way! I refuse to fire, after all we are on the same side. NITRO (CONVINCING) We don't have to destroy them just disable them. BEAR (ANNOYED) Not a chance. I refuse to fire on anyone who is doing their duty. NITRO (BLUNT) Then we are truly doomed. BEAR (HONEST) So be it. We're thieves, not traitors. Everyone looks sadly around to one another. EXTERIOR: SPACE The Meowator speeds by at full speeds, the Sentinel is right behind her and closing. INTERIOR: SENTINEL - BRIDGE Everyone is busy at their station. HELMS (STERN) We will be in range in 12.6 seconds, sir. PEEKARDE (PLEASED) Good, when we are open fire with all weapons. Completely destroy the Meowator! HELMS (CONFUSED) Destroy? Aren't we going to ask them to surrender first? PEEKARDE (STERN) They had their chance, they are traitors now. They deserve to die as such! HELMS (UNEASY) Yes sir. Helms works his controls. HELMS (STERN) In range in 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. 0! PEEKARDE (EXCITED) Open fire! Helms presses the fire button! Suddenly, lights flash and alarms sound. PEEKARDE (CONFUSED) What the- The room lurches to one side and everyone is thrown out of their chairs. EXTERIOR: SPACE The Sentinel drops out of light speed as is spins out of control, the Meowator continues on at light speed. The Sentinel regains control and comes to a stop. INTERIOR: SENTINEL - BRIDGE Alarms are still blaring as the crew pulls themselves off the deck and back to their stations, they check their instruments. Peekarde looks around the room. PEEKARDE (DEMANDING) What in the world just happened? SCIENCE (SHAKEN) We struck something that is why the collision alarm kicked in, sir. PEEKARDE (CONCERNED) Damage? SCIENCE (SHAKEN) None detected, sir. The shields absorbed almost the impact. Thanks to the damping field most of the crew should be unharmed as well. PEEKARDE (RELIEVED) We must have hit some of the debris from the exploding Meowator. HELMS (BLUNT) Negative, sir. The weapons never fired. PEEKARDE (CONFUSED) But I saw you press the fire button. Was there a malfunction? HELMS (BLUNT) Negative, sir. When the collision system kicked in it rerouted all power to the shields in order to save the ship. The Meowator got away. PEEKARDE (DEFIANT) Like heck they did. Continue pursuit! SCIENCE (BLUNT) That is impossible, sir. When the collision system activated it automatically shutdown almost everything, it will be at least fifteen minutes before we can get underway. PEEKARDE (PLEASED) They still will not escape. I know exactly where they are going. Everyone begins with the startup of the systems. EXTERIOR: SPACE The Meowator continues at light speed, the Sentinel is nowhere to be found. INTERIOR: MEOWATOR - BRIDGE Everyone is once again celebrating victory. Bear slaps Hubert on the back. BEAR (PLEASED) I have to admit it, Professor. Dumping the waste tanks was sheer genius. It froze in space and knocked the Sentinel out of light speed. HUBERT (PLEASED) We're just lucky the workers who built this ship never emptied them. BEAR (PLEASED) Luck had nothing to do with it. Hubert looks at Bear, confused. He just smiles. AMANI (RELIEVED) That was close. PUFFBALL (BLUNT) Closer than you know. I detected the Sentinel's weapon's were charged and about to fire. NITRO (CONFUSED) Sounds like they were going to try and disable us. PUFFBALL (BLUNT) No, they were set to full power and a wide pattern. They were going to destroy us. The room goes silent. BEAR (UPBEAT) Hey, we have left them behind. We're in the clear. PUFFBALL (BLUNT) It will take them a short while to reset their systems and continue pursuit. BEAR (SMUG) By then we'll be in the next universe. PUFFBALL (BLUNT) What is to say they won't continue their pursuit there? BEAR (ANNOYED) You know, this negative attitude is really starting to bug me. PUFFBALL (BLUNT) I'm just stating the facts. BEAR (ANNOYED) Well can't you state facts that are more positive? Puffball looks at Bear, confused. He sighs. BEAR (STERN) Okay, let's change course and head for the gateway. Full speed. Bear points to the front of the ship. BEAR (STERN) Engage. NITRO (ANNOYED) If he rips off one more catch phrase I'm going to jettison him out the nearest air lock. Everyone goes back to work. INTERIOR: ENEMY BASE This is a large empty room with many exits, it is carved out of bare rock. Hunter, Colleen, Exile and Blitz materialize in the middle of the room. They are each carrying laser weapons. All the while Blitz is going on and on about his killer stock. Hunter grabs his muzzle and clamps it shut. HUNTER (ANNOYED) Do you mind? We're trying to sneak up on the enemy. BLITZ (BETWEEN HIS LIPS, APOLOGETIC) Oh, sorry. Hunter lets go of him and Blitz continues to ramble on about how rich he is going to be, he is ignored. The Rovers look around to find the base is deserted. EXILE (DISAPPOINTED) Looks like bigski baddies all teared. COLLEEN (BLUNT) You mean split. EXILE (CONFUSED) Thereski is a difference? COLLEEN (SARCASTIC) Ha ha, there is your comedy. Not! HUNTER (DISAPPOINTED) No one here to question, bummer. VOICE (OFF SCREEN, BLUNT) I wouldn't say that. Everyone quickly spins around towards a large crate, Blitz hides behind the others. EXILE (SHOCKED) A talking crate. What will they thinkski of next? COLLEEN (CORRECTING) I think it is coming from INSIDE the blooming create. VOICE (OFF SCREEN, BLUNT) Actually, it is coming from the other side of the create. The Rovers point their weapons ahead of them and carefully move around the crate, Blitz pulls up the rear. Once around it they find Persia locked in a cage, they are relieved. HUNTER (RELIEVED) Persia! PERSIA (ANNOYED) Don't they issue you guys scanners? EXILE (BLUNT) Actually, weird boy was in charge of thatski. BLITZ (DEFENSIVE) Hey! I'm big and rich now! I have people who worry about thing like that for me. COLLEEN (ANNOYED) Does that mean I can bloody sue you? BLITZ (DEFENSIVE) Then I'd sue you back! COLLEEN (BLUNT) I'd sue you again! BLITZ (DEFENSIVE) Ditto! PERSIA (ANNOYED) I hate to break up this lovely conversation but could someone please GET ME OUT OF HERE!!! HUNTER (BLUNT) Sure, step back. Persia moves to the very back of the cage and Hunter blasts the lock, the door swings open. She steps up. EXILE (CONFUSED) What you doing in cageski? PERSIA (ANNOYED) It is called being a prisoner. EXILE CONFUSED) By whoski? PERSIA (BLUNT) The Dogma. Blitz gasps and jumps into Exile's arms. EXILE (ANNOYED) It is very good reasonski why we call you weird boy. Exile drops Blitz to the ground. BLITZ (ANNOYED) I'll sue you for that! HUNTER (PLEASED) Hubert was right about the Dogma. PERSIA (BLUNT) The Dogma captured my crew, placed them on their ships and left. They were taken back to the Dogma universe to be turned into Battle Bots. Blitz jumps to his feet. BLITZ (EXCITED) Battle Bots? I love that show! My favorite is Disessembler. COLLEEN (BLUNT) Wrong blooming bots. The ones we are talking about they make a copy of your brain and put it inside them. BLITZ (ANNOYED) They nein do that! I'm owned by Warner Bros. Everyone just sighs. HUNTER (CONFUSED) Why were you left behi