Copyright 2000 --- Robert Baer Jr. Xander --- "X Marks the Spot for Your Birthday" 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 Ben Maddog, Molly Maddog and Prairie Mason are all Robert Baer Jr's creations, copyright pending, 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, Dervish is a creation of Casey Johnson, DJ is a creation of Jake Williams, Dylan is a creation of Dylan Rinald. Star is a creation of Katherine Gore, Andrea is a creation of Andrea Varda. Xander, Billy, Angelius and Chaos are creations of Jessica Hanson Xander --- "X Marks the Spot For Your Birthday" On a lonely scretch of highway in central Minnesota, a black mini van with the Road Rover logo painted on each side drives onward. Driving the mini-van is Xander, Chaos is seated next to him. In the next two seats are Star and Dawn, in the back are Cobber, Dylan and Dervish. XANDER (driving): Chaos, are you sure this is where the Master told us to go? CHAOS (holding road map, nods): Yes, I'm sure! We're heading for the governor's mansion! COBBER (looks out window): I hear that Minnesota is the lake of a thousand lakes. I don't see that many so far! DERVISH (smiles): Cobber, most of them are north of here. COBBER (giggles): Bet they have mosquito problems in the summertime! DAWN (excited): I wanna stop at the Mall of the Americas on the way back! STAR (excited): Me too! Star reaches beneath her seat for the cooler, she quickly opens it and screams. XANDER (shocked); STAR! What's the matter? STAR (sad): We're out of Pepsi! DAWN (nods): Major crisis here! DERVISH (shouts up front): Better stop for some! DYLAN (smiles, nods): I agree! XANDER (points): Ok, don't panic, there's a convenience store up ahead, we'll stop there! The van pulls into the parking lot and everyone files out quickly, Dawn and Chaos walk over to the restrooms, Star stops in front of the huge Pepsi display while Xander, Cobber, Dervish and Dylan walk through the aisles of the store. COBBER (excited): Lookie here mates! All these differents types of chips! Bet they've got every flavor under the rainbow here! DYLAN (nods): There's even Steak 'n Onion flavored! DERVISH (points): Guacamole flavored? DYLAN (giggles): Must be new! COBBER (points): Look over there, mates! Dylan and Dervish look in the direction where Cobber is pointing. Xander is standing outside near the van, looking very sad. The three rush back outside to join him. COBBER (smiles): Xander, you look lower than a croc's bellybutton! DYLAN (concerned): What's wrong? DERVISH (concerned): You can tell us! XANDER (sadly): Guys, it's my birthday today, and here we are on a mission to Governor Ventura's place! This really bites! COBBER (pats Xander on the back): No worries, mate! We'll have a celebration when we get back! DYLAN (smiles); Sure we will! DERVISH (nods): You bet! XANDER (slight smile): Thanks guys, but I don't understand why Chaos. Dawny and Star forgot my birthday. Usually women tend to remember these things better than men do. COBBER (nods): Got a point there, Xander! DYLAN (smiles): Hey, all of us can go out for pizza when we're finished! That'll put us all in a party mood, right? DERVISH (nods): Excellent suggestion! Star opens the front door of the convenience store and shouts out. STAR (shouting): Could one of you guys carry out a bag of ice for the cooler? I don't want all my Pepsi to get warm! DERVISH (smiles): Ok, I'm coming! XANDER (looks at Dylan): We're only five minutes away from the Governor's mansion, do we really need all of that ice? DYLAN (nods) Better safe than sorry, my friend! Soon, Dawn and Chaos join Star at the counter, purchasing Pepsi and snacks. In a short while, all seven Road Rovers are back on the road again, heading towards the mansion. DAWN (holding shopping bag): Look what I got! Guacamole flavored pork rinds! CHAOS (smiles): As Colleen would say, NUMMY!! STAR (pats the cooler lid beneath her seat): I have Pepsi! All is well with the world! COBBER (smiles); So that's the secret to happiness! Extraordinary! DERVISH (opens can of Pepsi): The Joy of Cola! DYLAN (lifts can of Pepsi in the air): Cheers! Dylan and Dervish 'clash' their cans of soda together and drink. CHAOS (looking back at them): You guys are strange! DYLAN (laughs): Thank you! DERVISH (nods): We aim to please! XANDER (driving): Here we are, passing through the front gate! A security guard stops the van at the gate, Xander shows him some ID and they let the van inside. Xander pulls up beside the front entrance, the van empties out and all seven Road Rovers walk inside. All of them are surprised when they see three familiar faces waiting for them. There's three cano-sapiens, a male collie and male golden retriever dressed in business suits standing beside a female collie in a blue blouse and black mini skirt. All three are carrying briefcases. COBBER (shocked): Ben Maddog? DYLAN (surprised): Prairie Mason? CHAOS (amazed): Molly Maddog? What are you three doing here? MOLLY (smiles): We're Governor Ventura's legal advisors! BEN (nods): The Governor is waiting for us in the den PRARIE MASON (nods): Let's go! The ten Rovers enter the huge study where they find Governor Jesse 'the Body' Ventura seated behind his desk holding a cell phone in his hand. JESSE (angry): He said WHAT? I'll pile drive the bum! Have him come into my office Monday morning! Bye! Jesse slams his cell phone down on the desk hard. He turns and suddenly notices the Rovers. JESSE (smiles): Oh, sorry about that. Just taking care of business. I'm glad that all of you are here! XANDER (smiles): Governor, it is a pleasure to meet you! My name is Xander, and this is ... JESSE (points): XANDER!! You're the one I need, follow me! Xander follows Governor Ventura down the hallway and down a flight of stairs. JESSE (points): I want my weight room checked for illegal survaliance devices. Y'know, hidden cameras, hidden mics, things like that! I'll wait for you out here. XANDER (confused): Er...ok! Xander opens the door to the unlit weight room. He tries to flip the switch, but the lights wouldn''t come on. Just when he was ready to leave, the lights did come on. "SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" everyone yelled as the startled Xander looked around and sees a table loaded with gifts, another table with a huge birthday cake and other party food on it. Standing in front of him are all his friends, including Billy, Angelius, Andrea, Hunter, Exile, Shag, Blitz, Colleen, Muzzle, and all of the others had come around the back way to greet him. Star, Dawn, Cobber, Dervish, Dylan and Chaos. They sing Happy Birthday as the candles are lit. ANGLEIUS (smiles): How do you be likin' your surprise, laddie? XANDER (happy): I just can't believe it! The Master walks in, along with Governor Ventura, Ben Maddog, Prairie Mason and Molly Maddog. MASTER (smiling): Xander, you're a good, good dog! The Governor and I, along with the Maddogs, set up this little party just for you! XANDER (shocked): Really? JESSE (smiles); Sure! STAR (hugs Xander): Happy Birthday, big guy! DAWN (hugs Xander): Yeah! Happy Birthday! ANDREA (hugs Xander): And MANY MANY MORE!!! XANDER (excited): Thanks, everyone! HUNTER (shouts): To the power of the PACK!! All of the Rovers howl in unison.... --------------------------------------------------------------------