Copyright 2000 --Robert Baer Jr. Otto & Sam -- "The Christmas Sleigh Ride" DISCLAIMER Road Rovers characters, names, situations and the Road Rovers universe are the property of Warner Bros. I, nor this script/story are connected with Warner Bros. in any way, shape or form. This document may not be publicized or reproduced in any way, shape or form. It must remain fully intact and may not be altered in anyway. It is strictly used for not-for-profit entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to infringe on any Copyrights. This story is written by Robert Baer Jr and the characters Otto, Tungstun, Molly Maddog, Princess, Samantha Maddog, Kyra, Linda Maddog, Amos Doggie, Hannah, Felicia, Katrina, Roger Maddog, Starlight and the Gila Monster are all Robert Baer Jr's creations, copyright 1997-1999. DJ is a a creation of Jake Williams. Cobber is a creation of Mike Browner. Alethia is a creation of Kylen Miles. Dylan and Jazz are creations of Dylan Rinald, Dervish is a creation of Casey Johnson. Catman is a creation of John Butler. Star is a creation of Kathrine Gore. Marauder is a creation of Jerimy Bass. Misty Maddog is a creation of Bart Walls. Otto & Sam -- "The Christmas Sleigh Ride" The scene is a snow covered countryside somewhere in New England. A white horse, Starlight in her pure horse form, pulls a huge red sleigh holding many Road Rovers. Up front, Cobber and Dylan are manning the reins. Seated in the sleigh are (ifrom front to back) Dervish and Star, Otto and Samantha, Alethia and Tungstun, DJ and Molly Maddog, Princess and the Gila Monster, Linda Maddog and Marauder, Jazz and Misty Maddog. In the back sit Catman, Felicia and Katrina. COBBER (pulls reins): Crickey! This was a great idea! A Christmas sleigh ride! DYLAN (nods): It's a tradition! (shouts up): Hey Starlight, how are you doing? STARLIGHT (answers back): I'm doing very well! COBBER (shouts up): Wouldn't you rather be riding in this sleigh rather than pulling it? STARLIGHT (answers back): Not at all! As a horse, I derive no greater pleasure than pulling a sleigh full of happy people! It's my pleasure, and with my bionic enhancements, I can go on all night! COBBER (shouts): Just let us know when you need a rest, alright? DERVISH (opens a can of spiked Dew): Here's to the holidays, Star! STAR (holds a can of Pepsi): I'll drink to that! They clink their tin cans together and drink. SAMANTHA (looks at Otto): I love this time of year, don't you, dear? OTTO (sternly): The air temperature is quite frigid, the wind is blowing at ten miles per hour due east, and ... Before he can say anything more, Samantha gives him a long passionate kiss OTTO (smiling widely); I concur, Samantha, I do indeed enjoy this time of year! MARAUDER (smiling at Linda): I can remember many snowy days here. But this Christmas is very special, because of you! LINDA (smiles): Really? MARAUDER (puts arm around Linda): Of course Lassie! Because you are here to share it with me! LINDA (happy); Oh Marauder! ROGER (points): Hey Kyra! Look up ahead! Wild Missletoe! As the sleigh passes near it, Kyra stretches out one of her elastic arms long enough to grab a branch and hold it over her head. KYRA (big smile): Oops! Looks like I'm under the missletoe! ROGER (giggles): Well, who am I to kick tradition? Roger and Kyra share a long, passionate kiss. Tungstun looks all around in wonderment and delight. TUNGSTUN (happy): Amazing! I'm so glad you invited me on this sleigh ride, Alethia! ALETHIA (smiles): It's my pleasure! Have you ever seen snow before? TUNGSTUN (nods): Once before, when I was just a pup... Miss Alethia, you look rather cold, could I put my arm around you to help you stay warm? ALETHIA (nods): Of course you may, Tungstun Tungstun carefully puts his arm around Alethia and watching the scenary as it's moving by. ALETHIA (looks up at him): Tungstun, may I ask you a personal question? TUNGSTUN (nods); Sure! You've been so kind of me, helping me get adjusted to life as a Road Rover and ... ALETHIA (curious); While you was with the Lost Pack, did you ever have a girlfriend? TUNGSTUN (shakes head): No, Miss Alethia, I did not. The females in the group thought I was a freak of nature. Judy always called me a moron, Lady's favorite name for me was 'brainless brute', Monica... ALETHIA (surprised): Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to bring back bad memories.. TUNGSTUN (smiles): That's alright, it's all in the past now.. ALETHIA (looks up at him): Tungstun, you really care about me, don't you? TUNGSTUN (nods): Yes, I do! You are my friend and have gone out of your way to make me feel welcome with the Rovers and ... ALETHIA (nods): And I have enjoyed helping you. (puzzled): Strange.... TUNGSTUN (concerned): What is strange? ALETHIA (smiles); Oh.. nothing... TUNGSTUN (concerned): Did I do anything wrong? ALETHIA (shakes head): No, no... it's just that I ... I sort of read your mind... TUNGSTUN (nods): Really? ALETHIA (nervous): And ... I'm ... well... you really DO consider us to be friends! You have no thoughts about getting fresh with me! TUNGSTUN (confused): Fresh? I do not understand... ALETHIA (smiles): What I mean is, you're not thinking about me in a romantic way.. TUNGSTUN (nods): You are my friend! I value our friendship. Besides... I've... never actually had a ...mate.. before... everyone thinks I'm too big and scary! ALETHIA (warm smile): Tungstun, you are not the monster you think you are! Any girl would be proud to be seen with a strong, handsome fellow like you! TUNGSTUN (shocked); Do you really think so? ALETHIA (nods): Yes! Someday you'll find the right lady and fall in love with her and ... TUNGSTUN (confused): Miss Alethia, what is ... love? I have heard the word but do not understand it's meaning... ALETHIA (smiles): That one will take a while to explain.... The sleigh passes by an old abandoned train station, which catches DJ's attention. DJ (sadly); It's a shame, a real shame that the railroads are in decline. I'd love to be an engineer aboard one of those babies! MOLLY (nods): Yes, I could picture you, in one of those old time engineer caps, at the controls... blowing the whistle... DJ (laughs); Wow Molly, you have some wild imagination! And what will YOU be doing while I'm steering the train? MOLLY (dreamily, looks in DJ's eyes): Anything you want me to... (suddenly embarrassed); Er... ah.. I mean .. well... I... DJ and Molly both look directly above them, Kyra is holding some missletoe over their heads. DJ (shrugs); What the heck, after all it is Christmas! DJ reaches over and gives Molly a quick kiss on the lips, the sable collie turns her head and smiles widely. DJ (happy): So, what would you like for Christmas? MOLLY (to herself): You already gave me my one wish, DJ... (outloud): Oh, I can't think of anything off hand.. GILA MONSTER (looks at Princess): I gotta asks ya something, Princess PRINCESS (smiles): Ask me anything, Gila! GILA MONSTER (sadly): Well, I just wonders, why do you like being with me? I is big, green, ugly looking and .. PRINCESS (defensive): You stop saying things like that! (smiles): You're a wonderful, warm, caring man! I'll never forget the first time we met... you stopped Dreadnaught from killing me. No one had ever stood up for me before, especially not Ultra's band of morons! GILA MONSTER (grins): That's right! You is so perty! (angry): And if anyone ever bothers you.. (waves his 2 x 4 in the air) they will join my Chirstmas 'club'! PRINCESS (giggles): Oh Gila, you're so funny, that's one of the reasons why I love you so much! GILA MONSTER (shocked): Really? You mean it? PRINCESS (nods): I sure do! MISTY (bubbly); WEE!!! This is SO MUCH FUN!!! JAZZ (nods): Your first sleigh ride, I assume! MISTY (nods): Yep! I love being a cano-sapien! JAZZ (smiles): I can tell! MISTY (looks at Jazz): Will you hold me closer, please? JAZZ (nods): You bet! Jazz puts his arm around Misty, they look deeply into each other's eyes and kissed. FELICIA (smiles): Isn't this great, Catman? KATRINA (smiles): I sure am having a great time! CATMAN (sternly); Ladies, this sled wasn't meant to fit three to a seat! FELICIA (grins); What are you talking about? KATRINA (nods): Yeah, we three fit fine back here! CATMAN (sternly); That's because both of you are sitting on my lap! My legs have gone to sleep! FELICIA (sadly): Oh dear KATRINA (sadly): We're sorry... Felicia, move up front! FELICIA (angry): ME?? YOU move up front! KATRINA (angry): No way! I'm sitting next to Catman! FELICIA (angry): I am! Move up, tuna breath! KATRINA (furious): Not me, YOU move! Catman watches the girls arguing back and forth, he closes his eyes and teleports himself to an empty seat further up on the sleigh. CATMAN (turns, shouting): I'm the one who moved up! Now sit back and enjoy the rest of the ride! FELICIA (mumbles); Way to go, sis KATRINA (mumbles): Don't start with me, Felicia, or I'll deck your halls! DERVISH (shouts up): Hey Dylan! Aren't we supposed to be meeting Amos and Hannah on the road here soon? STAR (shouts up); Yeah, are we there yet? DYLAN (turns to Cobber): I think we'll be meeting them over this next rise COBBER (nods): That's right! (shouts up); You hear that, Starlight? STARLIGHT (shouts): Affirmative, Cobber! OTTO (nods): Scanning.... Amos and Hannah are up ahead! SAMANTHA (smiles); Great! The sleigh stops in front of a large snow-covered shack where Amos Doggie and Hannah are waiting, standing outside. HANNAH (shouts): Hello everyone! We have hot cocoa for you! AMOS (nods); And some Christmas cookies ol' Amos bake himself! Starlight neighs loudly. AMOS (smiles): We be not forgetting ya, Starlight! Gots some oats for ya here in dis feedbag! STARLIGHT (nods); Thanks, Amos! The Rovers all step out of the sleigh and have hot cocoa and cookies. Soon, night begins to fall and the homes all around turn on their Christmas lights. TUNGSTUN (amazed); This is all so beautiful! ALETHIA (nods): Told you it would be, Tungstun KYRA (smiles); I have an idea! Let's sing Christmas carols! AMOS (confused): Who be dis Carol we sing about? HANNAH (turns to Amos): Songs, Amos, Christmas songs! AMOS (nods): Oh ok! But what about Carol? HANNAH (turns to Catman): Can you explain it to him? CATMAN (giggles): Probably not... GILA MONSTER (happy); YES!! I LOVES TO SING!!! SAMANTHA (smiles); Which song shall we sing? STAR (smiles): How about Hark the Herald Angels Sing? DERVISH (nods); Yeah, that's a good one! DJ (nods): I like it! OTTO (nods): Excellent! Starlight and I will provide appropriate background music... ALETHIA (lifts arms); Arlight everyone! All together now! Everyone present begins to sing "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing". They all hold hands and sing with all of their hearts. It's a wonderful scene....... ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays everyone!