Copyright 1999 --- Robert Baer Jr. Collie Squadron -- "The Dixie Dozen -- Part 1" 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, Samantha Maddog, Ben Maddog, Abby Maddog, Vicki Maddog, Molly Maddog, Amos Doggie, Hannah, Kyra, Linda Maddog, Uncle Buford, the Computer Gila Monster and Roger Maddog are all Robert Baer Jr's creations, copyright 1997-1998. DJ is a creation of Jake Williams. Collie Squadron -- "The Dixie Dozen -- Part 1" The scene is Collie Squadron Headquarters. Abby, Vicki and Linda has just arrived and entered the transdogmafier chambers. DJ and Molly are in the garage area working on a new vehicle. Uncle Buford is having a meeting in the briefing room with Ben, Otto, Samantha, Kyra and Roger. UNCLE BUFORD (sadly): Ben, I heard about what happened on Graum between your daughters and Kyra. This really concerns me. BEN (looking over at Kyra): My daughters did apologize to you, didn't they? KYRA (sadly): Yeah, but I still don't think they accept me! ROGER (holds Kyra's hand): I accept you, my darling! KYRA (blushes): Thank you! OTTO (sternly): I too am concerned, Uncle Buford. For the Collie Squadron to function as a unit, all members must work together! SAMANTHA (smiles): Shall I try to talk some sense into my sisters, Uncle Buford, sir? UNCLE BUFORD (shakes head): I admire your courage, Sam, but it's up to your sisters to change their attitudes. SAMANTHA (sadly): You're right, Uncle Buford, sir. OTTO (stands up): I've receiving an urgent message from the Master! UNCLE BUFORD (on PA system): All Collie Squadron members, assemble in the briefing room immediately! Abby, Linda and Vicki rush in, followed closely behind by DJ and Molly. UNCLE BUFORD (pushes a button on the panel): Collie Squadron, watch this message from the Master! MASTER (on front screen): Collie Squadron, there has been a break in at the museum at the University of Louisiana. Only one item was taken, a very rare antique book on ancient Indian legends. OTTO (shouts): Master, would that be the "Legend of the Dora?" MASTER (stunned): Amazing! How did you know? OTTO (smiles): I did a quick scan on the University library's database! MASTER: Collie Squadron, we believe that our old nemesis, Captain Zachary Storm, is behind this. He may be looking for the Dora himself! ABBY (confused): Master, what's the Dora? MASTER: It's a very old legend, it could be a myth. The Dora is an ancient amulet which is supposed to possess great magical powers. Legends say that it was lost about the time that Spanish explorers came to what is now Texas and Louisiana. There have been many stories handed down over the years about people who went in search of the Dora, never to be seen or heard from again. MOLLY (shocked): That's really spooky, Master! MASTER: It is believed that Captain Zachary Storm stole the book so he could begin searching for the amulet. OTTO (sternly): If someone like Storm acquired the Dora, the world would be in great peril! MASTER (stands up): Rovers, if the Dora does exist, you must stop Storm from getting it! SAMANTHA (raises hand): But where do we start looking for it, Master, sir? MASTER (smiles): I've contacted a fellow Road Rover operative who may have the answer for us! Otto, would you teleport them here now, please? OTTO (stands up and turns around): It'll be my pleasure! With a loud BOOM!!!! Three figures instantly appear in the briefing room. Two are Cano-Sapiens, one male and one female. The female is a tan Newfoundland, wearing a silvery Road Rover uniform. The male is a mixed breed white dog with brown and black patches all over him, dressed in blue bib overalls and a flannel shirt with his right metalic hand exposed. The other figure is wearing a black leather jacket and jeans and carrying a 2 x 4. ABBY (shouts): Oh NO! Not THEM!! VICKI (shouts): These are our other operatives? LINDA (angry): I can't believe it! MASTER (smiles): Amos Doggie, Hannah, please has a seat. Computer Gila Monster, what are you doing here? GILA MONSTER (smiles): Hey, I was visiting these fine folks! Did you know they eat crawdads? And all of Amos's gator friends are delightful! And all that spicy Cajun cooking, too! It gives me heartburn, and I just LOVE it! HANNAH (smiles): Why, thank you, Mr Gila Monster.... er...... I think! AMOS (smiles): Y'all should've seen him wrestlin' me gator friends! MASTER (half smile): Well, Gila, I suppose we can use your ... er..... unique skills for this mission... GILA MONSTER (swings 2 x 4): That's GREAT!!! I want to smash bad guys! ABBY (turns up her nose): He could use a bath! LINDA (holds nose): And definately a breath mint! GILA MONSTER (angry): I heard that! It ain't been a month yet! VICKI (frowns): Ewwww GROSS! MASTER (sternly): Settle down Rovers! Amos, what can you tell us about the Legend of the Lost Dora? AMOS (shocked): The Dora? Who be fool enough to go lookin' for that ting? MASTER (excited): An evil human named Storm is looking for it, we have to find it first! AMOS (surprised): You be serious about this, yes? MASTER (sternly): Very serious! AMOS (shakes head): That not be too wise, me human friend! Y'all could end up like the last ones who went lookin' fir it! ROGER (scared): The last ones? AMOS (sadly): I hear the story as it be passed down long ago. In the days of the Civil War, thirteen men from General Nathan Bedford Forest's army were given a secret mission. Go into the Louisiana hill country and find the Dora! The war was going bad for the South, so it was believed that if the Dora could be found, it could help win the war for the Confederatacy. Thirteen men went, none returned. Day were called the "Dixie Dozen." VICKI (frightened): What.....what.......happened to them? AMOS (sadly): No one had dat answer, Vicki! Not even I! OTTO (sternly): Confederate army records were not well preserved, they neither confirm nor deny the existance of the 'Dixie Dozen." MASTER (shaken): Amos, do you have any idea where the Dora could be located? AMOS (angry): I know, but I not say! This be too dangerous! HANNAH (turns and looks into his eyes): Amos, my love, we have to try to get the Dora before it falls into the wrong hands. Won't you please tell our friends what you know? AMOS (grins, showing some missing teeth): I can not resist dose blue eyes of yours, wife! Yes, I will tell you, I will even take you there, if you like. MASTER (smiles): Thank you, Amos Doggie! AMOS (stand up and points at the Master): But I make you one thing clear! I be not responsible if we not return! ABBY (swallows hard): Er..... I just remembered I have a court appearance I have to make... LINDA (grins): Yeah, important case coming up and .... VICKI (points): And I'm helping them, sorry guys! BEN (growls): ABBY! LINDA! VICKI!! SIT!! The three sisters sit back down in their chairs. BEN (angry): I'm surprised at you three! The Master needs our assistance, and we're going to give it to him, understood? ABBY, VICKI, LINDA (in unison): Yes, sir.. AMOS (turns to the Master): Der's more y'all must know. The legend says dat the amulet will take any evil, ambitious thoughts that the wearer has in their heart and makes dem even stronger. Even a good man who be wearing it can instantly turn into an evil one. Dat be the reason why it was hid away. DJ (whispers to Molly): That's a really scary thought! MOLLY (whispers back to DJ): I agree!! GILA MONSTER (stands up and waves 2 x 4): What is we waitin' for? Let's go git that thing before that Storm dude does! MASTER (turns to Ben): Ben Maddog, I'm putting you in charge of this mission, good luck! BEN (shouts out): Let's go, Rovers! All of the dogs howl in unison, the Gila Monster tries to howl, but it sounds like a wailing cow DJ (puts hand on Gila's shoulder): Maybe you better practice howling, OK? GILA MONSTER (smiles): Why? I thinks I sounds perty good myself! DJ (shakes head): Oh brother...... OTTO (turns to Amos): Amos Doggie, where is this place? I can teleport us .... AMOS (shakes head): No no, Amos not know the place by location, he know the place by FEEL! It's a few miles north of me own swamp! SAMANTHA (surprised): Mr Amos, sir, if you live so close to where the Dora is hid, why didn't you ever go there and find it for yourself? AMOS (turns to Samantha): You call me Uncle, like you did when you were a puppy! This ol' swamp dog don't want power or riches! All I be wantin' is me hammack, me woman, and me pot of crawdad bisk bubblin' away on the fire! Now, that be the life for Amos, yes? ABBY (smirks): Some life! YUCK! VICKI (whispers to Linda): He's always been strange! LINDA (whispers to VIcki): I sure wouldn't want to marry a guy like him! I wonder what Hannah sees in him? HANNAH (walks up beside Linda and Vicki): Well, Linda, for one thing, Amos has a good heart! LINDA (shocked): How did you hear ..... HANNAH (smiles): Ladies, thanks to the transdogmafier, I have super enhanced hearing! And for the record, Vicki, my husband is NOT strange! VICKI (frowns): Sorry, Hannah.... HANNAH (smiles): Don't ever judge a book by it's cover, if you do, you'll miss the story! Vicki and Linda look around and see Kyra standing next to them. KYRA (smiling and nods): That's good advice for everyone, Hannah! BEN (turning to Otto and Amos): So it's settled. We'll take the Jet Rover to Baton Rouge and from there travel using the River Rover. DJ, Molly, have the River Rover loaded into the cargo bay of the Jet Rover! DJ (salutes): Yes sir! Otto, Roger, we could use some muscle to load ... AMOS (interrupting): Hey, I be helping too! This new shiny right arm of mine be plenty strong! KYRA (smiling): I can vouch for that! I helped Uncle Buford install it! DJ (motions to the others): C'mon then, let's do it! Soon, the Rovers are flying in the Jet Rover on their way to Baton Rouge. The scene shifts inside the plane, there are six rows with two seats in each row separated by an aisle. Linda and Vicki are in the last row, Abby and the Gila Monster in the previous row, in front of them are seated Roger and Kyra, Ben and Molly, Otto and Samantha, with Hannah and Amos in the front row. As DJ pilots the plane, Vicki stands up and starts counting people. VICKI (points as she counts): 10..11..12....13 OH MY GOSH!!! 13 of us! MOLLY (bewildered): So? VICKI (scared): There's thirteen of us! There was thirteen of THEM! We could end up like the first Dixie Dozen did! ABBY (frowns): That's not a very good sign! GILA MONSTER (smiles): Don't worry ladies! I'll protect ya! And maybe when this mission is done ..... LINDA (growls): NO! I'm not going go on a date with YOU! VICKI (growls): Me either! ABBY (growls): I agree! GILA MONSTER (pleads): Oh, c'mon! I'll even take a bath! VICKI (smiles): I'd rather date Dervish! LINDA (smiles): Or Dylan! ABBY (growls): I'd rather go on a date with that grease monkey DJ than ever go out with you! MOLLY (turns and growls): HEY! ABBY (smiles): Oh yeah, that's right, DJ is your boyfriend! MOLLY (angry): DJ and I are good friends, that's all! ABBY (evil grin): Well then, I'll make a play for him! Perhaps with the proper coaching he could be a little more civilized! LINDA (evil grin): Yeah, maybe I should go up to the cockpit and give him a big kiss! VICKI (evil grin): Hey, that's a great idea! MOLLY (turns around): LEAVE DJ ALONE!!! Abby, Vicki and Linda laugh hysterically. ABBY (giggles): Like any of us would ever think of kissing that low class .... KYRA (turns around): STOP TEASING MOLLY LIKE THAT! Can't you see you're making her cry! VICKI (growls): Stay out of this, halfbreed! Er... I mean..... KYRA (growls): I know what you mean! And I don't care! You don't want me to date your brother! Well, get a load of this! Kyra unbuckles her seat belt and sits on Roger's lap. To his complete surprise, she gives him a long, passionate kiss and then returns to her seat. ROGER (smiles very wide): Hey, sisters! Would you please make Kyra mad again? That was GREAT!!! ABBY (angry): SHUT UP, ROGER! BEN (turns around): Will you all please settle down? We'll be landing soon! AMOS (still holding Hannah's hand): I be scared of flying! HANNAH (smiles): It's alright, Amos, we'll be on the ground again soon! OTTO (looks at Amos): Mr Doggie, flying is a perfectly safe mode of transportation! The possibility of fatality in an aircraft accident are ... AMOS (shakes head): Don't be readin' me numbers, boy! You be confusing dis old swamp dog! ABBY (whispers to Linda and Vicki): A one piece jigsaw puzzle would be confusing to him! HANNAH (turns around and growls): I heard that, ABBY! The Jet Rover lands at the airport and in a matter of minutes, the Rovers are in the River Rover, heading for the swamp lands. Amos is sitting at the head of the boat, calling out to his alligator friends as they are traveling along. DJ pilots the boat as the others look around. AMOS (turns to Ben): Benjamin, me gator friends say that a bunch of humans have been here recently. One of der boats nearly ran over Gertrude and Ollie! OTTO (looks straight ahead): Scanning, Mr Doggie is correct, I detect two swamp boats that are approximately one point seven miles ahead of us! SAMANTHA (surprised): Oh NO! Are we too late? OTTO (smiles): The other vessels are still moving forward, that means they haven't found it yet. AMOS (points left): DJ, turn this way! DJ (confused): Are you sure about that? I don't see any ... AMOS (growls): Please turn here! It's dat way! Amos feels it in his bones! BEN (turns to DJ): Do as he says, DJ, I trust his instincts! GILA MONSTER (looks all around): I LOVE THE SWAMP!!! VICKI (grumbles): You would.... DJ continues to steer the River Rover, changing directions as Amos Doggie tells him to. Soon, the River Rover nears dry land, a very large "island" surrounded by swamp lands. Otto, DJ and Roger bring the boat to rest on the shore as the others climb out. OTTO (sternly): Scanning, this region is approximately point seven miles in circonference, contains much native vegetation, and has a series of underground caves running through it. BEN (surprised): Caves? DJ (surprised): Caves? I don't see any cave entrances here. ABBY (mumbles): Maybe robot boy finally blew a circuit! LINDA (giggles): Wonder if he needs a tune up? VICKI (laughs): DJ could change his oil! SAMANTHA (growls): YOU THREE STOP THAT! OTTO (points): There is only one entrance, exactly two hundred feet in this direction. BEN (shouts): You heard him, people, let's move! AMOS (sternly): Yes, this is it! Like the legend say! The Dora be in a cave, guarded by many dangers! KYRA (scared): Dangers? What dangers, Amos? AMOS (shakes head): Not know, just that legend says they are der! ABBY (smirks): Oh, wonderful! GILA MONSTER (grins): I LOVES danger! Lead the way! The thirteen find the cave entrance, it's covered with a thick layer of vines, Otto uses his laser beam eyes to cut them all down, exposing the cave to light, causing a flock of bats to fly out. Abby, Vicki, Hannah and Linda scream. Kyra holds Roger close, Samantha hugs Otto and Molly grabs unto DJ. When she looks up into DJ's eyes, she blushes and releases him. DJ simply smiles and reaches for a lantern as he and the others walk inside. BEN (looks at Otto): How will we avoid getting lost in these caves, Otto? OTTO (smiles): No need to worry, Dad, I've scanned this entire system of caves, If the Dora is down there, we'll find it! DJ holds one lantern, Amos is holding another one, Abby uses her flame ability to 'light up' her left hand that she holds over her head. Otto casts bright lights out of his eyes to light the way forward. The Rovers continue to venture further into the vast cave system, Amos looks carefully at the many marking on the cave walls and continues to lead them onward. AMOS (smiles): We are getting nearer! I can feel it in me bones! VICKI (grumbles): You've been saying that for a half hour, Uncle Amos! BEN (looks at Abby): VICKI!! Be polite! OTTO (looking around): There seems to be a strange rock formation ahead BEN (turns to the others): Careful now, this could be one of those dangers the legend speaks of. HANNAH (points): Look at that! Amos runs ahead and picks up an object from the floor, it's a brown dusty knapsack with the letters C.S.A. embroided onto it. OTTO (stares at it): Analysis complete, it's a regular issue Confederate soldier's knapsack dated from the mid 1860's. MOLLY (holds the knapsack): Then the Dixie Dozen DID exist, didn't they? AMOS (looks at Molly): Of course day did! (points): Just look over dare in the corner! Everyone except the Gila Monster and Amos Doggie scream when they see what was ahead of them... -------------------------------------------------------- to be continued .....