Copyright 2001 --- Robert Baer Jr. Otto & Sam -- "The Pegasus Project" 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, Princess, Samantha Maddog, Starlight, Uncle Buford, Katrina, Felicia and the Gila Monster are all Robert Baer Jr's creations, copyright 1997-1999. Cobber is a creation of Mike Browner. Catman is a creation of John Butler. Dylan is a creation of Dylan Rinard. Marauder is a creation of Jerimy Bass. Otto & Sam -- "The Pegasus Project" The scene is RRMC in the evening. Many Rovers are having dinner in the dining hall. Cobber, Dylan, Princess and the Gila Monster are seated together at a table. PRINCESS (smiles): So, Dylan, you are beginning to understand more of your Rover abilities, right? DYLAN (nods): That's right. I seem to have this, for lack of a better term, heart power. I've haven't used it that often, and Professor Hubert can't really explain it. PRINCESS (sips coffee): Why not ask Uncle Buford to examine you? Maybe he could tell you more about it. COBBER (nods): Now that Buford's a fine bloak! (turns to Dylan): Whatcha got to lose, mate? GILA MONSTER (nods): Yep, Buford ain't bad, for a human, that is. He even gave me lessons on table manners! DYLAN (turns head): Then why aren't you using them? GILA MONSTER (confused): Huh? COBBER (laughs): I don't think it's proper to hold up your plate, tip it and let all the food fall into your mouth! GILA MONSTER (chews): I'm in a hurry! DYLAN (points): And you even took bites out of the tablecloth! GILA MONSTER (smiles): That were an accident! PRINCESS (looks at his plate): Dear... where's your fork? GILA MONSTER (opens mouth, pulls out half chewed fork): Oops, I almost ate it! COBBER (turns head): That's so gross! DYLAN (confused): How can you chew metal? GILA MONSTER (laughs): With these teeth, I can bite almost anything! DYLAN (laughs): No wonder Blitz is so jealous of you! Suddenly, Otto and Samantha Maddog rush into the room. OTTO (sternly): Have any of you seen Starlight? SAMANTHA (sadly): She was supposed to meet us here a half hour ago! COBBER (shakes head): Haven't seen her... DYLAN (shakes head): Haven't seen her here in days SAMANTHA (stunned): OH NO!! I can't reach her on my collar communicator! OTTO (sternly): I am also failing to detect her signal or presence... this is highly unusual.. GILA MONSTER (stands up): Something's happaned to her! (grabs 2 x 4): And whoever did it's gonna git their hair parted with my 2 x 4! OTTO (calmly): It is not logical to jump to conclusions about the situation without proper gathering of the data.. DYLAN (stands up): I'll help you search! COBBER (stands up): I'm in! PRINCESS (stands up): So am I! Where do we start searching? OTTO (sternly): Starlight had said she was going to take Catman horseback riding in the Everglades DYLAN (nods); Then let's begin the search there! As Otto, Samantha, Princess, Dylan, Cobber and the Gila Monster teleport away, the scene shifts to a dark, dank underground labratory whern six white smock wearing scientists are working around a large glass chamber where Starlight (in her pure horse form) stands motionless inside it. In a far off corner of the lab is a jail-like cage where Catman (in his human form) lies on a cot. He slowly wakes up and tries to determine what had happaned to him and Starlight. CATMAN (to himself): Where am I? (looks around): Looks like I'm in a jail cell.... the last thing I remember was riding Starlight into the forest, when the strange fog... wait, I'll bet that was sleeping gas.. (looks over, shouts outloud): STARLIGHT!!!! SCIENTIST (turns towards him): Silence, prisioner! Our computer was unable to identify you, but we know who your horse really is! The mighty Starlight! ANOTHER SCIENTIST (happy): Imagine, we were only looking for a regular horse, but we happan to stumble upon the famous bionic filly! STARLIGHT (voice only, unable to move): What have you done to me? I am unable to move or function! SCIENTIST (laughs): We are in complete control of your bionic implants and internal systems. I must admit, your design is far beyond anything we've ever seen! And later on we will download all of your computer data, after the operation! STARLIGHT (voice only): Operation? What are you going to do to me? SCIENTIST (smiles): Starlight, you will be the prototype of the first modern Pegasus! ANOTHER SCIENTIST (holding flask): We took a sample of your DNA which we're going to use to construct your wings! STARLIGHT (voice only): WINGS??? SCIENTIST (nods): Yes, these wings will be grafted into your cybernetic systems and then we'll show the top Army brass that.. STARLIGHT (voice only): You are government employees? ANOTHER SCIENTIST (smiles); Well, the government does fund us... ANOTHER SCIENTIST (smiles); And when we show our benefactors how we can make winged horses.. STARLIGHT (sternly): I will resist any effort to operate on me! SCIENTIST (laughs): We have a foolproof way to ensure your cooperation! The scientist presses a button on a remote control unit, Catman winches as he listens to Starlight's ear piericing screams of pain. A few seconds later, he takes his finger off the button. CATMAN (shouting); What are you doing to her? SCIENTIST (smiles): Nothing really, this device sends a friction charge through her internal systems. This causes her wiring and implants to superheat and ... CATMAN (furious): That's like burning her from the inside! ANOTHER SCIENTIST (laughs): You catch on quick! So if you or the horse give us any trouble at all, she will feel EXTREME pain! CATMAN (to himself): In my human form, I can't practice my magic or use my telepathic powers. I have to find... (picks up blanket). Perfect! Catman covers himself up in the blanket. As the scientists continue their 'work', Catman morphs into his panther-sapien mode. First, he telepathically sends out a message for the Rovers to pick up. Then, while the scientist's backs are turned towards him, he stuffs two pillows under the blanket and disappears. SCIENTIST (points): Look, that man we caught is sleeping... ANOTHER SCIENTIST (nods): What will we do with him? Can't just let him go! SCIENTIST (holds up bottle); We'll let him go after we give him THIS! This amnesia formula will make him forget everything, including us! The invisible Catman sneaks up from behind and grabs both the remote control and the bottle out of the scientist's hands. This causes one of the other scientists to push a huge red button on the wall. SCIENTIST (shouts): Whoever you are! Give yourself up or Starlight dies! Starlight once more screams in pain, Catman now becomes visible and fights his way into Starlight's chamber. The mighty Arabian horse is vibrating with the force of the superheating shocks. STARLIGHT (screaming): HELP ME!!! PLEASE HELP ME!!!! CATMAN (worried): I don't know how to shut this thing off! Only one thing to do.. The scientists look on as Catman waves his arms, them places his hands on Starlight. Soon, Catman 'merges' with Starlight, his presence now inside of her. STARLIGHT (to herself): What are you doing, Catman? CATMAN (inside her): I am acting as a barrier between your implants and your flesh. Don't worry, my magic is protecting you from harm now. Let's teach these jerks a lesson! First, I'm going to morph you into your equine-sapien mode, you're more mobile and can grasp things that way. The six scientists watch in complete wonder as Starlight suddenly morphs into her equine-sapien mode. SCIENTIST (stunned); I can't believe this! First that cat creatures merges with her, now she's almost human! STARLIGHT (booming voice): Mistreating animals is bad enough, mistreating ME is a BIG mistake! Starlight fires a number of blasts out of her laser eyes at the scientists, who then scatter in all directions. CATMAN (inside her): Let's get'm, Starlight! Using her super speed, she stands in front of each one of them and decks them each with her fists. CATMAN (inside her): Excellent! Maybe you should take up boxing as a career! Pick up the bottle of anmesia formula and give each of these losers a shot of it. That way, they won't come hunting for you again STARLIGHT (to herself): Good idea! I see several hyperdermic needles! I'll enjoy sticking these clowns in their rears! After administering 'shots' to the scientists, the police arrive with Dylan, Cobber, Otto, Samantha, Princess and the Gila Monster. GILA MONSTER (upset); DERN IT!!! I wanted to clobber these gooberoos! PRINCESS (smiles): Starlight! You're alright! STARLIGHT (booming voice): Otto, one of these machines is superheating my internal circuitry and.. OTTO (sternly): Scanning... I will terminate the source! Otto fires his eye lasers at a wall-sized computer bank, causing it to explode into a fountain of sparks and smoke. Catman, realizing the threat to Starlight is over, moves 'out' of Starlight's body and falls to the floor. The emmence energy it took to merge with her has taken it's toll on Catman, who morphs back into his human form. SAMANTHA (shocked): CATMAN!!! PRINCESS (shocked): He was... inside ... of Starlight? DYLAN (smiles): Talk about your inside story! Starlight soon feels light-headed, Otto catching her as she faints. The scene is now the medical ward of Road Rover Mission Control, two hours later. Catman is resting in a bed while Marauder and Kyra examine Starlight in another room. MARAUDER (looks at instruments): Well Starlight, from what I can tell, you're perfectly healthy STARLIGHT (smiles): It was Catman, he saved my life.. how is he? KYRA (sternly): It took nearly all of his energy to merge with you, he's resting comfortably in another room. STARLIGHT (anxious): I want to go see him! Please? MARAUDER (nods): Sure, follow me.. Starlight follows Marauder and Kyra out into the next room, there Katrina and Felicia are sitting on either side of Catman's bed. He slowly opens his eyes. CATMAN (groggy): Er... Starlight? Are you ... alright? STARLIGHT (happy): Yes I am, thanks to you! I wish I had something to give you, like some flowers or a card... As she speaks, a bouquet of flowers with a card in them appears in her hands. STARLIGHT (shocked); What the... (looks around): Hey, who did this? FELICIA (shakes head): It wasn't me.. KATRINA (shakes head): Me either... CATMAN (stunned): I didn't do it either... STARLIGHT (puts flowers down): I feel somewhat different, I can not explain it... perhaps I need some water or... As she speaks, a pitcher of cold water appears in her hands, this time, she drops the pitcher and screams STARLIGHT (shaking); What.... what's going on?....... How did I..... CATMAN (smiles): It looks like when I merged my body with yours, you have retained some of my magical abilities.. STARLIGHT (still shaking): Will this be permanent? MARAUDER (calmly): It's hard to say, Starlight. You are part cybernetic, if this magic is now a part of your cybernetic network, it may be permanent.. STARLIGHT (shaking): Then I'm like a baby with a loaded pistol.... I'm dangerous.... KYRA (calmly): Take it easy, Starlight, I'll bet Rupee and Catman can teach you how to control your new powers! FELICIA (nods): And Katrina and I can help too! STARLIGHT (relieved): That's correct! Sorry I panicked... MARAUDER (smiles): It's ok, my friend! Suddenly, Hunter, Colleen and Blitz walk into the room. HUNTER (waves): How's it waggin' guys? COLLEEN (concerned): Doctor, how are Starlight and Catman? MARAUDER (smiles): Both are doing fine, look for yourselves! BLITZ (sarcasticly): Cats.. horses... vhat's next, Monkey Rovers? STARLIGHT (points); Not a bad idea... CATMAN (shouts): STARLIGHT!! NO!!! Soon, the others burst into laughter when they all see Blitz, turned into a chimpanzee BLITZ (confused): Hey! Vhat are you all looking at? I have a sudden craving for bananas... (looks in mirror): ACH!! UNEEMAL!!!! NO!!!! I DON'T VHAT TO BE A MONKEY!!! COLLEEN (laughs): Why not, Blinkey, you've acted like a bloomin' monkey for years! CATMAN (turns to Starlight); Starlight, change him back... STARLIGHT (confused): Er... I can't remember how! BLITZ (in shock): VHAT????? STARLIGHT (laughs): Just kidding.... (snaps fingers) There you go... COLLEEN (disappointed): I liked him better the other way! HUNTER (shouts); We're dogs with a mission, we're ROAD ROVERS!!! All of the Rovers howl in unison, the Glia Monster tries to howl, but sounds like a wounded duck. DYLAN (puts hand on Gila's shoulder): Sorry bro, but I think you have a lot to learn about howling... COBBER (nods): Dylan's right, mate! GILA MONSTER (nods): Maybe yous guys can help me.. BLITZ (laughs); I tink you're beyond help, reptile boy! GILA MONSTER (growls, swings 2 x 4): How'd you like to have some matching lumps, twerp! BLITZ (begging): Oh please... please don't hurt me.... Everyone laughs hysterically, except Blitz... ------------------------------------------------------------------------