Copyright 2001 --- Robert Baer Jr. The Dixiecats -- "Groomer's Scheme" 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 Amos Doggie, Hannah, Porthos, Felicia, Katrina, Patch, Thomas, Princess and the Gila Monster are the creations of Robert Baer Jr, copyright 1997-2000. Catman is a creation of John Butler. The Dixiecats -- "Groomer's Scheme" The scene is the Florida Everglades. On a small raft we find Catman, Amos Doggie, Felicia and Katrina. Catman is giving his friends a tour of his homeland. CATMAN (points): It's like I told you, Amos, there's more gators here in Florida than in Louisiana! AMOS (nods): I see.... Amos count two dozen already! Dere be more! (outloud): 1..2....3....5....7....4...10...8... FELICIA (laughs): You don't know how to count, do ya? AMOS (shocked); Amos know how to count! KATRINA (smirks): Alright, I'll ask you a question! If you has two quarters in your pocket and I give you five more, what have you got? AMOS (smiles): Nothin' cause Amos have hole in his pocket! FELICIA (shakes head): Move to the head of the class! KATRINA (smirks): Another Albert Einstein! AMOS (smiles); Tank ye, gals! CATMAN (giggles): Ok, let's lean into those oars or we'll... KATRINA (grabs an oar): I'll do it, sweetie! FELICIA (grabs other oar): I can do it better, darling! CATMAN (upset); Will you two stop quarreling and ... As Catman is speaking, four felo-sapiens jump from the trees and pounce on Amos and the cat sisters. CATMAN (growls, extends claws): You boys looking for a fight? I'll give you one! Suddenly, the felo-mutants put on gas masks and open two smoke bombs. Catman tries to dive into the water, but is tackled by two of the mutants before he can make it. Soon, all four friends are overcome by the sleep gas, Catman transforms back into his human form. GROOMER (on radio): Excellent my pets! Bring the human to our hideout! LEAD MUTANT (confused); What about the other three? GROOMER (on radio): Bring them also, I may have a use for them! The scene now shifts to Road Rover Mission Control where Hannah and Princess are sitting behind the communications console. HANNAH (looks at clock): Three in the afternoon, and all is quiet! PRINCESS (puts headset down): Yeah, I'm going to get a soda, want one? HANNAH (nods): Dr Pepper for me, thanks! PRINCESS (walks over to the mini-fridge): By the way, where's Amos? HANNAH (smiles): He's on a tour of the Everglades with Catman, Felicia and Katrina! PRINCESS (hands Hannah a can): Oh yeah! Gila is supposed to meet them at the dock later! He wants to go see Disney World HANNAH (laughs): Excuse me, did you say the Gila is going to DisneyWorld? PRINCESS (nods); Yeah! He wants to tour it first so he can plan a weekend for us there sometime in the future HANNAH (happy); Wow, I didn't think the Gila could be so thoughtful! PRINCESS (smiles); Under that tough hide of his, he's really a nice guy! HANNAH (stunned): I'm receiving a call on the Road Rover emergency frequency, it's the Gila! PRINCESS (excited): Let me talk to him! GILA MONSTER (on speakers): Hey y'all! Where's Catman? He and the others were supposed to be here an hour ago! PRINCESS (shocked); What?? HANNAH (on headset): Mission Control calling Catman, Mission Control calling Amos Doggie... come in! GILA MONSTER (on speakers); I tells ya, they ain't here! Can you raise them on the radio? HANNAH (on headset): No Gila, they won't respond! GILA MONSTER (on speakers); Something's wrong here, I can feel it in my bones! I'm gonna go looking for them! Out... HANNAH (shocked): My Amos! I have to help find him! PRINCESS (nods): I'm coming with you! The scene now switches to an underground cavern where the Groomer has the human-looking Catman strapped to an operating table. Amos, Katrina and Felicia are all tied up and still asleep in a large cage. CATMAN (struggles): What...where am I? GROOMER (laughing); You're right here, Catman! Welcome to my secret lab! CATMAN (shocked); Lab? GROOMER (nods): That's right! You are going to help my General to become human again! CATMAN (surprised); Excuse me? GROOMER (nods); Yes! You see, General Parvo is really a felo-sapien and he longs to become human once more. I've already taken samples of your blood to study, since I know you can convert from human to panther form at will! I will discover your secret and then I can cure my General! CATMAN (laughs): Lady, you're nuts! GROOMER (points): You'll give me your secret, Catman, or I'll kill your friends! CATMAN (lifts head up): AMOS!! FELICIA!! KATRINA!!! What have you done to them? GROOMER (laughs): They're only asleep, my pets keep pumping them sleep gas, but if you refuse to cooperate, I'll give them mustard gas instead! CATMAN (struggles); NO! GROOMER (sternly); Tell me your secrets, Catman, NOW!!! CATMAN (shouts): I practice magic! That's how I can change my form! GROOMER (shakes head): I don't believe you! Tell me the truth or say goodbye to your pals! As Groomer is speaking, crashing sounds are heard from the area of the cage. GROOMER (shouts); MUTANTS!!! WHAT'S GOING ON??? GILA MONSTER (swinging 2 x 4): They can't hear you, lady! I gave them some lumber to make them all slumber! GROOMER (grabs canister of gas); Take this, lizard man! The Gila Monster watches the canister fall in front of him and the sleep gas escape. He breathes deeply in and out several times, smiles, and continues to walk towards the Groomer. GROOMER (shocked); NO!! It can't be! GILA MONSTER (laughs); You stupid dingledork! Gas don't affect me! (motions with finger); Come here and let me give ya some lumps on your head! Groomer runs in the other direction as the Gila walks over and begins to untie Catman. CATMAN (surprised): Gila? Never mind me, go get Groomer! GILA MONSTER (smiles); Don't worry, got it covered! Soon Groomer is shocked to see Amos, Katrina and Felicia standing in front of her. AMOS (growls); So, ye puts old Amos to sleep! FELICIA (growls); Lady, you are SO dead! KATRINA (growls); No one messes with our Catman! Groomer screams when she watches Felicia and Katrina extend their claws and jump at her. Groomer reaches for her laser pistol GROOMER (shouts): DIE NOW, KITTIES!!!! As Groomer aims, a flying 2 x 4 smacks the pistol out of her hand. GILA MONSTER (laughs): FINISH THE JOB, LADIES!!! Hearing this, Katrina and Felicia pounce on Groomer, a dustcloud forms around them as the sounds of Groomer screaming and begging echo throughout the cave. AMOS (turns head): Dats grossin' old Amos out! Soon, Princess and Hannah arrive on the scene, as Hannah hugs her husband, Princess has to 'time freeze' Katrina and Felicia in order to tie up the Groomer and drag her out of the way. When time 'restarts', the two cat sisters nearly collide before they realize Groomer is no longer on the floor in front of them. KATRINA (growls); HEY!!! FELICIA (growls): WE'RE NOT FINISHED! PRINCESS (shakes head): She's had enough already! Before anyone can react, two smoke bombs drop in front of the group. In the confusion, Parvo grabs the Groomer and escapes. GILA MONSTER (looks around); Hey! Where's that lady gooberoo at? AMOS (coughing); She got away! The scene switches to Parvo's dog ship where Parvo takes off wth Groomer laying on the floor. GROOMER (looks up): My General? What are you doing... PARVO (angry): How many times have I told you not to use cats in my transdogmafier? GROOMER (pleading): But General, I was trying to .... PARVO (furious): I don't care what the reason is! Don't do it again! GROOMER (sadly); Yes sir... Back at the hideout, the smoke has cleared. Catman is being hugged by both Felicia and Katrina. FELICIA (sobbing): Oh Catman! Did that witch hurt you? KATRINA (sobbing) Are you alright, sweetie? CATMAN (smiles): Ladies, I'm fine! Really! HANNAH (sobbing): Oh Amos, you had me worried! AMOS (smiles); Worry not, woman! Ol' Amos is a survivor! CATMAN (points): But the real hero of the day is the Gila Monster! PRINCESS (smiles): How did you find them so quickly, dear? GILA MONSTER (smiles); Yous has got to remember, I am more than just handsome! I gots brains! CATMAN (laughs); Well, you sure did come through this time, old friend! HANNAH (smiles): Let's go home now, our work here is done! AMOS (waves arms): Leave it to ol' Amos Doggie! ALL OF THE OTHERS (in unison): NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amos waves his arms and teleports the entire bunch back to Mission Control. HANNAH (looks around); Well... you actually did it right! GILA MONSTER (nods); Way to go, Amos! CATMAN (nods): Impressive! (smiles): I'm beginning to feel better! When Catman morphs into his panther-sapien form, Katrina and Felicia each grab an arm. FELICIA (happy): Now, let's you and me take a walk to the beach area.. KATRINA (happy): I'd rather go riding around with you! FELICIA (growls): Hey, get lost sis! He's mine today! KATRINA (growls); Of yeah! Sez you! CATMAN (shakes head): Ladies, why don't all three of us go the beach area, THEN out on the town? FELICIA (dreamily); Sure! KATRINA (dreamily): Anything you say, darling! As Catman walks away with Felicia and Katrina, Porthos Patch and Thomas walk up to Hannah and Amos. PORTHOS (concerned); We heard there was trouble, how did it go? HANNAH (smiles): We were able to handle it! THOMAS (nods); Great! (looks down at Catman and the others): My sisters, will they ever learn? PATCH (shakes head): Nope! There's only one Catman and two cat girls! AMOS (nods): Dat's it! Maybe Amos make another Catman! HANNAH (shakes head): NO AMOS!!! AMOS (laughs): Just ribbin' ya, woman! Amos not want to make clones... PORTHOS (nods); Thats a wise decision, my friend! THOMAS (smiles): I'm hungry! Let's all go out for pizza! HANNAH (nods): Alright, what toppings do we all want? AMOS (shouts): Crawdads! GILA MONSTER (shouts): Live ants! PATCH (shouts): Tunafish! THOMAS (shouts): Anchovies! PRINCESS (sticks out tongue); This is going to be one aweful tasting pizza.... --------------------------------------------------------------------------