Copyright 2003 --- Robert Baer Jr. Buford's Collie Squadron -- "Basic Training" DISCLAIMER Road Rover names, character, situations and the Road Rover universe are the property of Warner Bros. I, nor this script/story have any connection with Warner Bros. in any way, shape or form. This document is meant solely for not-for-profit entertainment and may not be reproduced or publized in any way, shape or form. This story in not meant to infringe on any copyrights. This story is written by Robert Baer Jr and the characters Rupee, Starlight, Princess, Amos Doggie, Hannah, Shankar, Otto, Gila Monster and all other members of the Collie Squadron are Robert Baer Jr's creations, copyright pending 1999-2001. Misty Maddog and Mystic McLab are creations of Bart Walls. Jazz is a creation of Dylan Rinard. Marauder is a creation of Jerimy Bass. Bindy is a creation of Kristen Coughlan. Buford's Collie Squadron -- "Basic Training" The scene is the peach orchard near the Maddog Mansion. It is a bright sunny afternnon as Rupee stands next to young Bindy Doggie, daughter of Amos and Hannah. RUPEE (smiles): Today I will teach you levitation BINDY (confused): Levy-what? RUPEE (points): Levitation, the art of moving objects magically. We'll start with that wheelbarrow. Watch closely Rupee points to it and then slowly lifts her arm up. The wheelbarrow slowly rises. BINDY (happy): Lookie lookie! Dat ting be floatin' in air! RUPEE (nods): That's right Bindy, it's all a matter of concentration. (lowers it back down) now you try it Bindy points at the wheelbarrow and slowly lifts her arm. At first, the wheelbarrow can only shake, but soon it rises from the ground. RUPEE (smiles): That's it, young one, you're doing it! BINDY (excited): Dis be fun! YAY!!! Bindy carelessly throws both of her arms in the air as she cheers, the wheelbarrow is now flung into the sky. RUPEE (shouts): BINDY!! Watch what you are doing! Rupee waves one of her arms and the wheelbarrow is teleported back to the ground. BINDY (embarrassed): Oops, Bindy be sorry... RUPEE (sternly): You must understand. Having magical powers bares a great responsibility. One cannot just use them aimlessly or without good cause. LOUD VOICE FROM ABOVE (booming): WHO SAYS?? BINDY (looks all around): Who be talkin'? RUPEE (growls): I recognize that voice Suddenly, appearing before them is a pure Black Lab sapien wearing a black graduation gown and morterboard on her head. BINDY (a little scared): Who be you, ma'am? RUPEE (upset): That's Mystic McLab! What are you doing here? Have you come to cause more chaos on Earth? MYSTIC (laughing): Of course not! Perish the thought! I've actually come to help! RUPEE (angry): Help? I find that difficult to believe! MYSTIC (smiles): Now now, old gal, I want to teach little Bindy how to use her magical powers RUPEE (upset): That is what I'm doing now! And may I remind you that you are a least one millinuem older than me? MYSTIC (shakes hips): I look a lot younger than you, the Bombay bow-wow! RUPEE (furious): HOW DARE YOU!!! BINDY (confused): Why be ye two fightin'? MYSTIC (wide grin): We just have a disagreement, that's all! Now Bindy, how about I show you some really fun things you can do with magic? BINDY (excited): Fun tings! Bindy like dat! RUPEE (angry): Now just a minute Mystic. I am her instructor, not you... MYSTIC (laughs): Some instructor, lifting wheelbarrows, what's the fun in that? RUPEE (vivid): I have trained many in the fine art of good magic MYSTIC (smirks): There's that awful four letter word... 'good'. C'mon Bindy, time for Aunt Mystic to show you what you can really do with magic! RUPEE (raises arms): I WILL NOT ALLOW IT!! Mystic snaps her fingers, instantly Rupee finds herself in a rocking chair, bound by ropes and with a gag in her mouth. BINDY (shocked): WHy ye be doin' dis fir? MYSTIC (laughs): It's a game we play! Don't worry, she loves doing escape tricks, and speaking of escapes.... Mystic and Bindy now disappear. They reappear in a park area, unseen by Marauder and Linda, who are seated at a picnic table together. LINDA (happy): What a great idea! A picnic lunch in the great outdoors! MARAUDER (nods): Yep, away from all the hussle and bussle of headquarters. These chicken sandwiches are fantastic! LINDA (big grin): Thank you, darling! Have another soda! BINDY (from the bushes): Dere be Linda and Marauder! Bindy go over and say howdy! MYSTIC (stops her): Wait a minute, Bindy. Remember what we're here to do. Now it's time for some real fun! Always look for opportunities BINDY (confused): Op per whatsit? MYSTIC (points): Look at those two, such a wonderful couple, but this is boring. Let's do a little something for excitement! Mystic points at the picnic table and turns all of the chicken sandwiches into live chickens. LINDA (shocked): WHAT THE??? MARUADER (surprised): HEY!!! The spooked chickens flap wildly and trample the rest of the picnic food as they scurry away. LINDA (sadly): Our picnic is ruined! MARAUDER (looks all around): How did this happen? MYSTIC (laughing): Did you see that, Bindy? This is a laugh riot! BINDY (solemnly, points): Linda and Marauder be not laughin', day look very sad... MYSTIC (still laughing): But ya gotta admit, it's funny, right? BINDY (thinking): Well... maybe a little... MYSTIC (nods): Exactly! Let's try something else Mystic and Bindy now disappear. They reappear at a fancy outdoor restraunt in downtown Atlanta. MYSTIC (smiles): First lesson, when observing, it's best to become invisible, like we are now BINDY (confused): Invisible? But Bindy can see you and Bindy too! MYSTIC (sternly): We're invisible to everyone else, now pay attentinn Seated together are Molly Maddog and Shankar. They are enjoying the scenic view as they dine. SHANKAR (takes a sip): Molly, I wanted to tell you here and now, I've been accepted into the Space Rover Academy! MOLLY (happy): Space Rover Academy! That's wonderful! SHANKAR (holds her hand): I have to report there next week, I hope you can understand MOLLY (nods): I do understand, Shankar! It's a great opportunity for you SHANKAR (sadly): It means we'll be apart during the week MOLLY (nods): Look, it's ok. I'm busy with dad's law firm, it's my career. You need to choose your vocation SHANKAR (sadly): But after I graduate, I'll be joining the Space Rovers. I could be assigned to any of their ships, maybe even the same one that my half sister Shamansta is serving on. MOLLY (looks into his eyes): Shankar, I will always love you. Time and distance won't change that SHANKAR (hopeful): You sound like you mean it MOLLY (nods); Of course I do! We'll still have weekends together, and shore leave when you are assigned. It's not like we'll be apart forever SHANKAR (smiles): Oh Molly.... The two share a kiss. Mystic makes a face and turns away. MYSTIC (smirks): YUCK!! This is so sickingly cute... BINDY (big grin): Day be happy together! Like me own mommy and daddy! MYSTIC (snickers): Time for an instant flea infestation! Mystic snaps her fingers. Suddenly, both Molly and Shankar begin twitching and scratching themselves. MOLLY (stunned): What's going on? SHANKAR (scratching): Fleas! How did I get so many so quickly MOLLY (scratching): I've got them too! This is awful! MYSTIC (roaring laughter): Look at them go! How do you like that new dance, Bindy? BINDY (shocked): Bindy not be tinkin' dat it's funny. Day be sufferin'! MYSTIC (laughing): Ok, how about this then? Mystic makes two whipped cream pies appear above Molly and Shankar. The pies now fall and splat them on their heads. MYSTIC (rolling on the floor): I'M HAVING SO MUCH FUN THAT I CAN'T STAND IT!!! BINDY (confused): Bindy be not understandin' dis MYSTIC (looks up): What's not to understand, child? BINDY (confused): Dat be not dee right way to eat pie! Bindy know dat ye use a fork or spoon to... MYSTIC (shakes head): I don't believe this! MOLLY (wiping her face): Something's very wrong here! SHANKAR (sternly): I sense a strong magical presense here... MYSTIC (stands up, smiles): Whoops! Time to leave now! Mystic and Bindy once more disappear. They reappear near a scenic overlook where a blue convertable is parked. In the car are Jazz Simmons and Misty Maddog, enjoying the view of the green mountains in the distance. MISTY (happy): I love coming here, Jazz! JAZZ (nods): Me too, I've gotten a lot of great pictures here! (hands her an envelope) Here are some recent photos I just had developed! MISTY (opens it): Wow! I love your photos! MYSTIC (points): Now let's have some REAL fun! When Misty looks at the photos, she instantly becomes distressed MISTY (angry); JAZZ!! (points): Who is this other woman you are kissing? JAZZ (shocked): What the... (grabs a photo): Impossible! I don't know who she is! Ya gotta believe me! MISTY (near tears): All of these photos are of you and HER!! When did you two go to the beach? (points): There more material in a handerchef than in that bikini she's wearing! JAZZ (upset): Misty! I don't know what's going on here but you have to believe me, there is no other woman! I love you and only you, there is no one else, someone must be playing a joke on us! MYSTIC (laughing hysterically): Did you see the looks on their faces, Bindy? I may lose my voice I'm laughing so hard! BINDY (confused): Misty be cryin'! She be not tinkin' dat dis prank be funny! MYSTIC (points): Then how about this? Mystic snaps her fingers, the air bags in the car go off, trapping Misty and Jazz in the car. MISTY (struggles): JAZZ!!! HELP ME!!! I CAN'T MOVE!!! JAZZ (struggles): NEITHER CAN I!!! MYSTIC (rolling on the ground laughing): I should be doing this more often! I haven't had this much fun in years! Bindy? (looks around): Bindy? (shouts): BINDY!! WHERE ARE YOU??? Bindy is now standing beside of the convertable. She waves her arms and turns the car and photos back to normal. MISTY (turns around): Bindy Doggie? JAZZ (confused): What are you doing here? BINDY (sadly): Aunt Mystic be pullin' tricks on ye both! She say it be funny, but Bindy not laughin'! Lookie at dem photos now, day look dee way day supposed to Misty looks at the photos again. MISTY (hugs Jazz): Oh Jazz, I'm so sorry I ever doubted you! JAZZ (hugs her): It's ok Misty, I knew it was all a mistake. MYSTIC (running over to them): NO NO NO!!! This is all wrong! BINDY (looks at her): What? MYSTIC (upset): You stupid girl! Never reveal a prank! That takes away all the fun out of it BINDY (upset): But dee only one laughin' be YOU! Like at the restraunt and at the picninc and... MYSTIC (furious): Hush child, or I will bind you like I did Rupee! BINDY (upset): You say dat be a game! (points): You be lyin' to Bindy! MYSTIC (shrugs): So what? Once you get past this phase, you'll be pulling even bigger pranks than me! Suddenly, Shankar, Molly, Linda, Marauder and Rupee appear next to Jazz and Misty's car SHANKAR (points): We know all about your tretchery, Mystic McLab! RUPEE (furious): Leave now or we'll banish you ourselves! MYSTIC (grabs Bindy and holds her close): I don't think you'll do anything to me as long as I have HER! RUPEE (shouts); BINDY!! LINDA (upset): Let her go, Mystic! JAZZ (jumps out of the car): Yeah! Give it up! MYSTIC (laughs): You mangy mongrels! None of you are a match for my magic! Now if you'll excuse me, my new assistant and I are going on a world tour! BINDY (struggles): Bindy be not wantin' to go wit you! MYSTIC (looks down): And just what are you going to do about it? BINDY (big smile): Bindy glad ye ask! Bindy snaps her fingers, instantly Mystic is bound and gagged in a rocking chair just like Rupee was. SHANKAR (shocked): Extraordinary! RUPEE (stunned): Amazing! I never taught her that! JAZZ (surprised): Where did you learn that from, Bindy? BINDY (points): Mystic show Bindy dat one! As Mystic's muffled screams fill the air, the others gather around Bindy. BINDY (sadly): Mystic be doin' all dat stuff, dee chickens, dee fleas, dee pies... LINDA (smiles): We know, Bindy RUPEE (smiles): And I'm very proud of you for not joining in with her evil ways SHANKAR (nods): You should great character for one so young BINDY (happy): Bindy learn from mommy and daddy to be good and kind! RUPEE (pats her on the head): You have learned well indeed! Mystic now breaks her bonds and stands, growling fiercely. MYSTIC (furious): ALL OF YOU WILL PAY FOR MY HUMILIATION!! BINDY (big grin): Bindy be payin' ya! MYSTIC (confused): What are you babbling about, child? BINDY (waves arms): Here ye go! A huge sack of coins falls from the sky and lands on top of Mystic. Only her head and feet can be seen sticking out from under the heavy gray sack. RUPEE (points): Now THAT'S funny! MOLLY (laughs): YEAH!! MARAUDER (laughing): A lot funnier than chickens at a picnic! Furious. Mystic makes the sack disappear and struggles to stand up as the others continue to laugh. MYSTIC (upset, points): You bratty little tot! You're no better than that crazy father of yours! Farewell! Mystic now disappears. BINDY (sadly): Me father be not crazy! Bindy love him very much! RUPEE (goes to one knee and hugs her): Oh Bindy, don't let Mystic bother you. We all love you and your kind hearted father. LINDA (nods): That's right! JAZZ (nods): You bet we do! BINDY (in tears): Bindy be so happy now! Tank y'all! SHANKAR (smiles): You are very special, Bindy, never forget that MOLLY (nods); That's right! BINDY (wipes tears): Bindy hungry! We all be havin' ice cream! Before anyone can stop her, Bindy waves her arms and makes dozens of bottles of cream appear, frozen in a solid block of ice. MISTY (shocked): WHOA!!! JAZZ (stunned): That's not EXACTLY ice cream... BINDY (embarrassed): Oops... Bindy goof... RUPEE (smiles): Not to feat, Bindy, you still have much to learn BINDY (hugs Rupee): And Bindy have greatest teacher in dee world! RUPEE (smiles): And you are a fine student! Shankar makes ice cream cones appear in everyone's hands. BINDY (nods): Now DIS be a trick Bindy wanna learn fast! Everyone laughs as Bindy begins licking on her ice cream cone. -----------------------------------------------------------------------