Copyright 2000 ---- Robert Baer Jr. DJ --- "A Birthday On The Road" 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 of Otto, Samantha Maddog, and Molly Maddog are all Robert Baer Jr's creations, copyright pending, 1997 - 1998, Alethia is a creation of Kylen Miles, Cobber is a creation of Mike Browner. Dawn is a creation of Diane L, Huntress is a creation of Greywolf Lupous, Hope is a creation of Angel Munoz. Dervish is a creation of Casey Johnson, DJ and Keith Stephens are creations of Jake Williams, Dylan is a creation of Dylan Rinald. Azelin is a creation of Luke Trickett. DJ --- "A Birthday On The Road" The scene is a long stretch of highway in northern California. A trucker and his faithful German Shepard dog are in the cab of an eighteen wheeler, heading do north on the interstate. It's Keith Stephens and DJ, in his canine form. KEITH: Well, DJ, just another few hundred miles and we can bed down for the night! Keith sees that DJ is staring out the window. KEITH: Oh, I get it! It's your birthday and you miss your Road Rover pals! Don't worry, DJ, you and I will celebrate as soon as we stop for the night, I promise! DJ turned to his master and gave a happy bark. He truly loves Keith but his mind is still on his many Road Rover friends. He thought of Exile, Hunter, Colleen, Shag, Muzzle and snickered a bit when he thought about Blitz. He once more put his paws on the window and stared outside. As he watched the trees and telephone poles whiz by before his eyes, he thought of Alethia, Azelin, Dawn, Star, Dervish and the many, many other Road Rovers he had met and went on missions with over the years. Then, when he saw a billboard for T-Bone Dog Buscuits that had a picture of a collie on it, he thought of Molly Maddog. Although he had met her less than a year ago, thinking about her always managed to put a smile on his face. They were only good friends, but still he enjoyed her company. He sighed and thought to himself how sad it was that he couldn't see her on his birthday. KEITH: See that sign, DJ? Only a hundred miles to Sacremento! I'll put the petal to the metal! DJ turns to his master and gives another happy bark. Keith pets him on the head. Suddenly a very familiar sounding voice came over the CB radio. VOICE (on CB speaker): Breaker! Breaker! This is Road Rover Otto attempting to communicate with Keith Stephens please respond... DJ barked happily as he recognized the voice of Otto. Keith seemed a little bewildered upon hearing this. VOICE (on CB speaker): Breaker Breaker! I repeat, this Road Rover Otto attempting to ... (noise in background) give me the mike .... (female voice): Breaker Breaker! This is the Thundermug lookin' for that General Lee, got your ears on, over.... DJ was overjoyed to be hearing Hope's voice on the radio. KEITH (reckonizing his CB handle, picks up mike): You got the General Lee, come back! HOPE (on CB): That's a big 10-4 good buddy! Hey, we have a surprise waiting for you and your fine canine at the Rest Stop at mile marker 123, come back! KEITH (on mic): That's a big 10-4! We're almost there! (looks at DJ): Sounds like your Road Rover buddies wanna surprise you! DJ barks excitedly as their big rig pulls into the rest stop. Keith and DJ both see the huge Mobile Rover Headquarters vehicle with Hope, Otto, Alethia and Azelin standing beside of it. DJ is so thrilled, he runs right over to them. ALETHIA (huge smile): Happy Birthday, DJ! HOPE (opens door): Come on in! You can even use the transdogmafier inside if you like! OTTO (sternly): It is probable that you will have far more enjoyment of your birthday party if you transform into your true cano-sapien form. AZELIN (rolls eyes): Yeah...Ok..... DJ jumps inside the huge MRHQ and walks into the tranadogmafier. As he emerges in his cano-sapien form, he notices Dervish, Dylan, Dawn, Colleen, Cobber, Blitz, Exile, Hunter, Shag, Muzzle and many of his other friends all standing in the lounge area under a decorated 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' banner. DJ (happy): WOW! You guys did all this for me? COLLEEN (nods): Sure, DJ, and wait till you see the cake! As the others begin singing 'Happy Birthday', Molly Maddog emerges from the back carrying a huge white sheet cake decorated with a eighteen wheeler and many candles. DJ looks up and smiles widely as he watches Molly put the cake down on the table. DJ (happy): MOLLY! MOLLY (shyly): Hi DJ! How do you like your cake? DJ (smiles): Very well done! MOLLY (hands DJ a wrapped gift): I got this for you, I know you often mentioned .... DJ (opens gift and smiles): WHOA!! A reversable speed drill! I love it! Thank you! DJ instinctively hugs Molly, the two slowly look up into each other's eyes and smile. DJ sees his master entering the van, releases Molly and runs over to him. KEITH (looks around): This is a nice rig you have here, Hope! HOPE (nods): Thanks, Keith! DJ is a master mechanic, he and I keep the Mobile Headquarters in top working condition. ALETHIA (turns up the stereo): Alright! Let's get this party started! DJ smiles when the stereo begins playing 'Song of the South' by Alabama. DJ (nods): Country music! My favorite! (turns to Keith): Let me introduce you to all of my friends! As the music plays, DJ introduces his master to all of his Road Rover friends, even the Master is there to shake hands with Keith. KEITH (smiles): So, you're DJ's boss! Pleased to meet ya! MASTER (nods): Well, I am his boss in a manner of speaking ... KEITH (smiles): Hey, how did you get your eyes to glow like that? MASTER (smiles): Special effects! The party begins as Otto and Samantha teleport more of DJ's Road Rover friends inside the RMHQ. Music plays and everyone sings 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' to DJ. KEITH (puts his arm around DJ): Looks like you're having a great birthday after all! DJ (nods): That's a BIG 10-4! ---------------------------------------------------------------------