Swamp Dogs

The Maddogs drive up the main road of the southern town of Bayou Falls. They stop at the Sheriff's office and step inside.Sheriff Josiah Lebeaux is sitting at his desk while Deputy Cliff Roberts stands at the corner.

"Ya'll ask for some bounty hunters?" says Outlaw

"That I did." says Lebeaux "Have a seat gentlemen, ma'am. Take a look at these two pictures. They're Spike and Bruno Joubert. A week ago they stole money from a money truck and have been hiding out in the nearby swamps. My deputy here will take you through the area with his boat."

"My boat is usually for regular water travel but I've adapted it to the swamp."

"What's the bounty?"

Josiah names a price.

"Done. Let's get moving."

Somewhere deep inside the swamp on an island is a primitive log cabin. A boat sits nearby on the shore. Two men look out behind the long grass to see a boat coming. This is Spike & Bruno

"Hmm. This could be a problem." says Spike

"I don't believe it Spike!" says Bruno "It's the dang Road Rovers themselves who are coming after us!"

Spike slaps him across the head.

"Idiot! Those aren't the Rovers. Those are the Maddogs."

"I hear they're very good. Let's get out of here big bro."

"For once I agree. I'll get the money, you prepare the boat."

As Bruno starts to push the boat into the water Saphire flies down on him and takes him away.

"Hey! Put me down! I'm afraid of heights!"

Saphire flies to the boat and sets him down in it.

"Where's your brother and the money?" says Outlaw

"I'll never tell you!"

Outlaw nods to Beowulf and he picks him up and gets in his face.

"You know, some people say I lack patience. Maybe they're right. Because right now I FEEL LIKE MANGLING YOU INTO SOMETHING A FELO-MUTANT WOULDN'T RECOGNIZE AS A FURRBALL!!!"

Outlaw taps Bruno on the shoulder and Beowulf turns him around to face him.

"Funny thing is, he's not even mad yet. So do yourself a favor."

Back on the island, Spike carries a bag of money out of the cabin. He notices that Bruno is nowhere around.

"Bruno? Where are you?"

"I'm afriad he couldn't make it." says Outlaw

Spike turns to see the Maddogs standing there, pistol drawn, while Cliff has him in handcuffs. Bruno waves a little. Without resistance Spike surrenders.

Later that night at Sheriff Lebeaux's house.

"I've made my famous Four Alarm Red Hot Chili. I hope you like it. Be careful, it's really hot."

The Maddogs take a bite and then begin to fan themselves

"Hoo Lordy that is hot!" says Outlaw

"Whoa! Hot stuff!" says Silver

"Water! Water!" says Wesley

"Yeow! Dragon food!" says Beowulf

"Ohh! I think I burned my mouth!" says Saphire

All five rush to a waterbarrel and dunks their heads in, sucking down water.

"I told 'em it was hot."

The End