Copyright 2000 --- Robert Baer Jr. Emaryld -- "Emaryld's Birthday Surprize" 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 are all Robert Baer Jr's creations, copyright 1997-1998. Dotty is a creation of Kasey M, Maxxine is a creation of Maxxine Rocket, Morgan is a creation of Morgan Wolf, Valkyrie is a creation of Mel R., Electra is a creation of SyberMouse, Emaryld is a creation of Emaryldwyn, Ashley is a creation of Ashley P. Hope is a creations of Angel Munoz, Alethia is a creation of Kylen Miles, Dawn is a creation of Diane L, Dervish is a creation of Casey Johnson, Dylan is a creation of Dylan Rinald, DJ is a creations of Jake Williams, Cobber is a creation of Mike Browner. Emaryld -- "Emaryld's Birthday Surprize" The scene is early in the morning at Road Rover Headquarters. Emaryld, the german shepard-wolf mix, is already wide awake and staring at the calendar in her quarters. EMARYLD (happy, points to calendar): Today is the BIG day! My birthday! When Emaryld walks out into the hallway, she notices that there is silence everywhere. EMARYLD (giggles, thinks to herself): I'll bet everyone is in hiding, going to give me a surprise party! I'll check the galley! Emaryld sneeks over into the galley, only to see Shag serving up oatmeal for breakfast. Shag looks rather bewildered as Emaryld looks all around his kitchen for any sign of a birthday cake. EMARYLD (smiles): Good morning Shag! Are you fixing anything special for today? SHAG (nods): Ruh Rah Ruh Ruff! EMARYLD (frowns): Mystery Meatloaf? What about, let's say, a cake? SHAG (shakes head): Ruh ruh EMARYLD (sadly): Oh, I see.... SHAG (gets a bowl): Raunt Rum Roat Reel? EMARYLD (shakes head): No thank you, Shag. No oatmeal now, Maybe later... Emaryld walks out of the galley, she notices a bright light coming from the lounge area. EMARYLD (thinks to herself): Ah HA! That's where my party is! She walks over and peeks into the lounge area, only to see Dotty, Electra and Morgan installing new flourescent light bulbs in the ceiling. Dotty is standing on a ladder which Electra and Morgan are holding. DOTTY (looking down) Keep it steady, gals! I don't want to end up on the floor! MORGAN (giggles): Would we let that happan to you? ELECTRA (smiles): Trust us, Dotty! Have we ever let you down before? DOTTY (smiles): Nope! Now, will ya hand me the next bulb, Morgan? MORGAN (passes it up to Dotty): Ok, here you go! Emaryld watches and sighs. EMARYLD (to herself): That's not it, either. (smiles) I know! The briefing room! Emaryld runs into the briefing room, only to see Maxx, Valkyrie and Ashley with mops in their hands cleaning the floor. ASHLEY (looking over at Maxx): We have to hurry, Maxx. The Master wants us to buff wax when we're done. MAXX (looking over at Valkyrie): Hey Valk, could you get me some more hot water? VALKYRIE (nods): Sure, Maxx, right away! Emaryld is now very, very sad. She thought for sure that there would be party balloons, streamers and decorations in the briefing room. EMARYLD (looks down the hallway): The motor pool! YEAH! Lots of room there for a party in there! She runs down to the motor pool entrance, only to see Otto and Samantha Maddog sweeping up the floor with large push brooms. SAMANTHA (pushing broom): Darling, this could take all day! OTTO (pushing broom): At this rate, it'll take approximately three hours, five minutes and forty one seconds. SAMANTHA (continues to sweep): We'll miss lunch unless we can sweep faster! OTTO (nods): That's a distinct possibility, my dear. Emaryld walks slowly back towards down the hallway, head lowered and looking very sad. She sees Alethia, Dawn and DJ walking towards her. ALETHIA (smiles): Emaryld? Is something the matter? DJ (nods): You kinda look like you've lost your best friend DAWN (nods): Please, tell us what's wrong. EMARYLD (looks up): Do any of you know what today is? DJ (smiles): Sure! It's May ninth! ALETHIA (nods): That's right! DAWN (smiles): Tuesday, May ninth. Oh, is that it, did you miss an appointment? EMARYLD (shakes head): No, what important DAY is it today? Alethia, DJ and Dawn stand for a moment and think. DAWN (smiles): I've got it! DJ (turns to Dawn): You do? ALETHIA (turns to Dawn): Tell us! EMARYLD (nods, smiles): Yeah, please tell us! DAWN (smiles): It's only five days to Mother's Day! I gotta go shopping for a present! DJ (nods): That's right, me too! ALETHIA (turns to Emaryld): Wanna come along with us, Emaryld? EMARYLD (sadly): No thank you... As she watches DJ, Dawn and Alethia rush off, Emaryld can only sit on the bench in the middle of transdogmafier room and look down on the floor. Suddenly, Dervish, Dylan and Hope walk over to her. DERVISH (looking at her): Emaryld, you look very sad. HOPE (concerned): What's wrong? EMARYLD (almost in tears): It's my birthday today and all of you forgot about it! DYLAN (shakes head): I wouldn't say that (turns and shouts): Otto, would you please turn off your image projector? OTTO (voice only): As you wish, Dylan! Emaryld stands up, she can hardly believe her eyes! The image of the transdogmafier room vanishes, revealing that she is actually in the briefing room, which is brightly decorated with a huge banner reading HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMARYLD above it. All of her friends stand in front of a long table that's piled high with gifts and a huge birthday cake. ALL (in unison): HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EMARYLD!! EMARYLD (very happy): WOW!!!! (almost crying): I don't know what to say? DOTTY (smiles): We had you going, didn't we? MAXX (nods): Yep, all of us were watching you! EMARYLD (laughs): You guys are the best! ALETHIA (points to the cake): Time to blow out the candles! SAMANTHA (smiles): But FIRST, we all must sing! ALL (in unison): HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR EMARYLD! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! OTTO (smiles): Emaryld, please proceed to extinguish your birthday cake candles. COBBER (nods): Right.. what Otto said! Emaryld blows out all of her candles as everyone claps. EXILE (turns to Blitz): You were flat! BLITZ (defensively): I was perfect! I have perfect pitch! COLLEEN (smirks): I'd love to bloomin pitch you out of here, fluffypants! BLITZ (shocked): HEY! Soon, the Master joins the party, walking up to Emaryld. MASTER (shakes hand): Emaryld, you are a good, good dog! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! DOTTY (smiles): I couldn't agree more, Master! All of the Road Rovers cheer for Emaryld, Hunter hands her the first piece of birthday cake. EMARYLD (very happy): This is the best birthday I've ever had! OTTO (smiles): It would appear that our mission to give Emaryld a wonderful birthday party has been successful! HUNTER (nods): Er....yeah. That's right, Otto (shouts): We are ROAD ROVERS!!! All of the Rovers howl in unison -----------------------------------------------------------