Copyright 2002 --- Robert Baer Jr. Starlight -- "Be Careful What You Wish For..." 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 Starlight, Otto, Samantha Maddog, Kyra, Princess and the Gila Monster are Robert Baer Jr's creations, copyright pending 1998-2001. Dashing Rider is a creation of Matt Daily. Marauder is a creation of Jerimy Bass. Starlight -- "Be Careful What You Wish For..." The scene is a two story house near the Maddog Mansion, the new home of newlywed equine-sapiens Dashing Rider and Starlight. It is now bedtime, and Dashing and Starlight are in their bedroom, getting ready to turn in for the night. DASHING (puts on pajama shirt): Oh darling! I'm so thrilled with the news you got today from Doctor Marauder! STARLIGHT (brushing her mane): Affirmative, Dashing. Becoming pregnant this soon in a marriage is quite astounding. DASHING (big grin): Not really, darlin'. After all, we had quite a honeymoon STARLIGHT (slight blush): Indeed. I am equally excited about becoming a mother. There is so much planning to do, we'll have to make one of our rooms into a nursery and ... DASHING (softly, takes her hand): Oh Starlight, it'll be alright. (giggles): It's not like you're going to have our child tommorrow... STARLIGHT (nods): Correct, the normal period of pregnancy for sapien life forms is a standard nine months DASHING (climbs into bed): Exactly, dear. Now, come to bed. STARLIGHT (nods, climbs into bed): Alright, goodnight dear The two share a quick kiss and then close their eyes. Starlight whispers as she drifts off the sleep. STARLIGHT (whispers): Oh, I just can't wait to have our child. I wish I could give birth to her tommorrow..... Morning comes, the sun shines through the bedroom window. As Starlight opens her eyes, she feels strange. STARLIGHT (opening eyes): Sleep cycle has ended, but I feel different. (winches): Ow! That hurts! I must've slept in the incorrect body position. Oh well (pulls covers aside): Time to get up and.... When Starlight looks down at her body, her nightgown's buttons had flown off and was open. Her belly was swelled very large. When she screams, Dashing jumps out of bed in a flurry. DASHING (scared): WHAT! WHAT'S GOING ON!! STARLIGHT (in shock): I'm... pregnant... DASHING (relieved): Whew! I know that already... STARLIGHT (turns head towards him): You don't understand, I am ready to give birth.... now! DASHING (shocked): What the... Dashing nearly faints when he pulls the covers off the bed and sees Starlight's swollen belly. DASHING (shocked): WHAT???? HOW DID THIS HAPPEN????? STARLIGHT (sternly): Unknown... (screams): YYYEEEOOOWWWW!! My internal sensors tell me that I'm experiencing labor pains! My labor has begun! DASHING (frantic): OH MY GOSH!! WHAT DO WE DO??? I DON'T KNOW... DO I GO BOIL SOME WATER.... STARLIGHT (sternly): Dashing, now is not the time to become irrational. I'm going to teleport us to the medical ward at Collie Squadron Headquarters. Doctor Marauder will be on duty this morning DASHING (frantic): I have a better idea, I'll drive you to the hospital! (searching): Where are my car keys! I gotta get you there... The scene shifts to Collie Squadron Headquarters. In the medical ward, Marauder is busy doing an inventory of supplies with Kyra. MARAUDER (counting): Five boxes of aspirins KYRA (writes on clipboard): Got'm MARAUDER (giggles): What a day we had yesterday! KYRA (nods): Yep! Giving Starlight a pregnancy test MARAUDER (laughs): Her husband insisted on it, even though Starlight's own internal sensors told her she was pregnant already! KYRA (happy): Well, I can remember how Roger was when I first told him I was expecting. MARAUDER (nods): All fathers act like that, trust me KYRA (giggles): Is that the way you're going to be when Linda tells you she's expecting? MARAUDER (shocked): She is? Really? How did that happen? Why didn't she tell me? KYRA (laughs): No no no, she's not expecting NOW, at least, I don't think she is... MARAUDER (relieved): Don't scare me like that... KYRA (giggles): You're right, all men DO act like that! Suddenly, a loud BOOM!! shakes the room, Starlight appears on an operating room table as her frantic husband tries to explain it to the startled medical staff. DASHING (shouts): MY WIFE'S HAVING A BABY!!! MARAUDER (nods): We know, Dash, I examined her yesterday DASHING (shouts): SHE'S GOING INTO LABOR!!! KYRA (shocked): HUH??? MARAUDER (shouts): IMPOSSIBLE!!! DASHING (pleading): COME LOOK AT HER... PLEASE???? When the three of them enter the operating room and see Starlight lying on the table, they are all shocked. MARAUDER (shouting): STARLIGHT!! KYRA (shocked): She's full term! But how? DASHING (frantic); We don't know, just help her, ok? MARUADER & KYRA (nods): RIGHT!! They immediately work on Starlight. Marauder uses the medical scanners as Kyra positions Starlight on the table to give birth. MARAUDER (looks at monitor); Contractions are now coming at the rate of three minutes apart STARLIGHT (shouts): YOU DON'T HAVE TO TELL ME THAT!! I KNOW IT ALREADY!! KYRA (softly); Take it easy, Starlight, your water has broken, you have to get ready to begin pushing... STARLIGHT (nods, panting): Acknowledged.. DASHING (holds her hand): C'mon Starlight, you can do this! I'll be right here for you.... STARLIGHT (turns head towards him): Oh Dashing..... (shouts): WHHOOAAA!!!! DASHING (frantic): OH GEEZ!!! MARAUDER (calmly): Relax Dashing Rider, the birth is coming along just fine now... KYRA (holds other hand): Time to push, Starlight, c'mon.... Starlight screams as she begins pushing, Kyra continues to coach her. Marauder positions himself to receive the baby. KYRA (calmly): C'mon Starlight, you're doing it.. Starlight screams again as she pushes. MARAUDER (calmly): Alright, I can see the head now. That's it, keep going Starlight After a half hour of labor, the foal is born. Marauder tends to the exausted mother while Kyra takes care of the newborn equine-sapien KYRA (shouts): Congratuations, it's a girl! DASHING (stands up): A girl! (looks at Starlight); Our daughter! STARLIGHT (weakly): Yes... remember, we agreed on her name... DASHING (nods): That's right, record her name as Dreamlight, Dreamlight Rider! KYRA (happy); I like that name! MARAUDER (looks at monitor): You need to rest now, Starlight STARLIGHT (weakly): I wanna hold Dreamlight first! MARAUDER (nods): Alright, but just for a few minutes Kyra brings the bundled foal over and puts her in her mother's arms. STARLIGHT (beaming): She's beautiful! DASHING (nods): Yet, looks just like her mother STARLIGHT (smiles): She's perfect! Just like I always pictured she'd be! DASHING (giggles): I guess I was wrong last night STARLIGHT (confused): Wrong? How? DASHING (nods): You really DID give birth to her tommorrow.. well...today.. STARLIGHT (shocked): OH MY GOSH!! THAT'S IT!!! DASHING (confused): Huh? STARLIGHT (sternly); Processing.... scanning..... (shocked): OH NO!! I DID THIS!!! DASHING (confused): Did what? How? STARLIGHT (surprised): I accessed my speech logs for yesterday... the last thing I said before falling asleep was "I wish I really could give birth to her tommorrow" (turns to him): Don't you see? My magic must've activated on my command... DASHING (shocked): I'll say it did! STARLIGHT (looks up): How is she, Kyra? KYRA (smiles): Our medical scans show Dreamlight is perfectly healthy MARAUDER (nods): So that explains it. I knew that there's no natural way to go from conception to birth instantly. A knock is heard on the door, Kyra opens it to see Otto, Samantha Maddog, Princess and the Gila Monster standing in the hallway. OTTO (sternly); We seek permission to enter Starlight's room and visit KYRA (shocked): Sure, but how did you know? OTTO (sternly); Starlight transmitted a detailed message to me a few moments ago SAMANTHA (concerned): Is she alright, Miss Kyra, ma'am? KYRA (nods): Sure, come on in! GILA MONSTER (smiles): Say, where's the cute little baby at? MARAUDER (smiles): Starlight is holding her OTTO (sternly): Female in gender... noted.... PRINCESS (walks over to her): Can I hold her, Starlight? STARLIGHT (nods): Affirmative, and her name is Dreamlight GILA MONSTER (smiles): She really is purty! OTTO (sternly); Starlight, have you determined the cause of your suddenly ... STARLIGHT (nods): Yes, it was my magic, although this result was unintended DASHING (smiles): Who cares how it happened? The important thing is, our daughter is now here! SAMANTHA (nods): That's right, Mr Dashing, sir! OTTO (nods): Affirmative MARAUDER (sternly): Alright everyone, Starlight's had a busy morning, it's time to let her rest now. You may all return to visit her later PRINCESS (nods): Alright (waves): Bye Starlight! GILA MONSTER (smiles): Yous did good, Starlight! SAMANTHA (waves): Goodbye for now, Mrs Starlight, ma'am! OTTO (nods): We must leave now, goodbye DASHING (pleads): Could I stay with her, just a little while longer? MARAUDER (smiles): Alright, but we gave her something to help her sleep, so she'll be asleep soon DASHING (holding her hand): I understand, doc Now Starlight and Dashing Rider are alone in the room. DASHING (smiles): I'm so proud of you, Starlight! I've never loved you more than I do right now, at this moment STARLIGHT (smiles): Oh Dashing... DASHING (nods): I mean it! From the first day I saw you at Delta Downs, I knew I wanted you as my mate. Even when I thought you had died in that fire, I never even considered mating with another horse. All I could think about was your lovely trot, flowing white mane. and.... Dashing now looks over at Starlight, who is fast asleep. DASHING (whispers): Well, always remember that I love you... Dashing kisses Starlight on her forehead as he stands up. As he walks to the door, he gives her one last look. DASHING (to himself): I'm the luckiest male in the world! He turns and walks out the door, closing it gently. ------------------------------------------------------------------------