Rovers Of Honor

Hunter, Colleen, Huntress, Blitz, DJ, Rally, Sierra, Diamond, and Dylan are lying on the beach, enjoying the summer sun.

Hunter: I wonder why he's calling us. *Puts phone to ear* Hello?… No, why?… Why can't the others take care of it?… All of `em?… No, it's OK. We can always take our vacation later… We'll be there as soon as we can. *Puts phone down*

DJ: Well he'd better give us some specifics when we get back, `cause there's dozens of places in California where terrorists could attack.

They get up and head to the loading gate. Once on the plane, they are automatically escorted to the First Class section of the plane.

They run to the Sonic Rover, but Diamond is a little reluctant to board the plane. DJ and Rally poke their heads out the door and look at her.

Rally: "Near"? All the technology we have and Master can't even get specific locations? No offense, but that's pitiful.

A phone rings and everyone looks around, pulling out their cell phones. After a few more rings, it is found out that it is Rally's phone.

Rally (Into cell phone): Yeah?… What do you want?!… What?! But, that's not enough time… Fine, where are you?… But how can we get there in time?… And what if we can't?… How do I know this isn't some kind of trick?… Exile! Are you OK?!… You little bastard. If you hurt them… *Hears dial tone* *Puts up phone*

Rally: He's got Exile, Dervish, Ricky, Alethia, and Bayson held captive. He says we have three hours to save `em, or he kills `em all.

Master (Over speakers): Rovers, new developments have been found in your mission. The maniac has started destroying parts of Hollywood. He says unless his demands are met within two hours, he'll destroy Hollywood, then the rest of California.

Master (Over speakers): I'm not sure, but unless you stop him within two hours, they will all die. I know you can do it Rovers. *Speaker goes dead*

Everyone looks at Blitz, who is sitting in a chair near the back with his arms folded across his chest, looking straight ahead.

Exile, Dervish, Alethia, Ricky, and Bayson are tied up in chairs, sitting back to back. Exile also has a blindfold over his eyes, for obvious reasons. Parvo walks into the room.

Parvo: Because the more Rovers I have outta the way, the easier it'll be to take over the world. It was hard enough with just the six original mutts.

Parvo: But that's the beauty of my plan. I had someone cause a little bit of "havoc" in Hollywood with a two-hour time limit. I planned it so they would have to make a tough decision. They'll either save you, or save the people of California. There's no way they can do both in three hours.

Parvo: Not this time. Looks as though I've finally beaten the Road Rovers. Besides, even if they do save the people of California and get here in time, they'll never find my hideout.

He hands her Alethia's collar and she goes to work getting the others. Exile's is taken easily since he can't see due to the blindfold, but Bayson resists her.

She picks up a gun and shoots a tranquilizer dart into Bayson's neck. She takes the collar, then leaves to destroy all of them.

Bayson: Actually it was very powerful. Werewolves just have strong immune systems and are usually unaffected by things like that.

Hunter, Jay, Colleen, Huntress, Blitz, and Sierra load back onto the Sonic Rover and the others walk off toward Downtown Prescott.

Woman: Road Rovers? Oh, well, go ahead. They're parked around back and the keys are in them. We had some people test drive them earlier.

They walk around the back of the lot and find the cars. Rally and DJ get into the XJ220 (With Rally driving) while Diamond and Dylan grab one of the 911s (Dylan is driving). They start them up and take off down the street.

The men escort the Rovers and Jay to another room. Inside they find about thirty hostages sitting on the ground and a very familiar figure holding a .45.

Havoc: Because General Parvo and I set all this up. We knew you'd fail one way or the other, and it looks as though we were right.

He squeezes the trigger and a bullet flies from the barrel, but before the bullet can reach Colleen, Blitz breaks free and runs in front of her. The bullet strikes him in the chest near the heart. He collapses to the ground and a large puddle of blood pours from wound onto the floor. Colleen is stunned at Blitz's courage.

He takes aim again at Colleen, but never gets to fire. She runs up, kicks his gun away, and punches him in the face. He staggers back and leans against a wall.

Colleen turns around and sees two men coming at her. She jumps over them and kicks them to the wall next to Havoc. She picks up a shotgun and aims it at the other men.

They snap out of their trance and carry the bleeding Blitz out of the building toward the Sonic Rover. Havoc and the other men are still shaking against the wall.

She walks out of the building and tosses the shotgun into some rubble across the street. When she gets back to the Sonic Rover, Hunter walks up to her.

Hunter: That's very mature of you. Well, let's get goin'. We need to try and save Exile and the others. How much time do we have?

The Jaguar XJ220 and Porsche 911 are barreling down the highway with five patrolmen chasing them. Inside the Jaguar, Rally looks in the mirror, smiles, and picks up a CB mic.

They continue towards the roadblock, but just before hitting the cars, Rally pulls a powerslide and drives off the road. Dylan is quick to follow, but the police giving chase don't expect the maneuver and slam their brakes, coming to a halt inches from the roadblock. Rally and Dylan re-enter the interstate and take off. The two roadblock cars take off and give chase, but the other five don't even attempt to go after them.

The four Rovers are still driving with the two patrol cars right behind them. Rally looks out his side window and pulls a quick 180° and takes off in the other direction. By the time Dylan and the police turn around, Rally has stopped on the side of the road. Dylan and the police stop behind him and everyone gets out of their cars. The police pull their guns on the Rovers.

The police officers look to each other, then put their guns away. They walk up to the Rovers and look from one to the other.

DJ: General Parvo is holding some of our friends hostage and says he'll kill them unless we can save them in… *Looks at watch* forty-five minutes.

DJ pulls out a screwdriver and jams it into the keypad. Electricity flies from the panel. DJ pulls the screwdriver out and jams it between the two sliding doors. He pries it open about half and inch and gets his fingers into the opening, the screwdriver still holding the doors apart.

The cano-mutant walks off and looks up at the opening. Rally signals something to DJ and starts to crawl toward the cano-mutant at the opening. DJ pulls out his screwdriver and stands up behind the cano-mutant in front of them. In one swift motion, he grabs the mutant's shoulder and jams the screwdriver into his spine. The cano-mutant screams in pain and drops to the floor as the other one turns around.

There is no answer. The mutant takes a few steps forward and stops. Rally has gotten behind him and now stands up. He slowly pulls out a large wrench from his pocket and lowers it to his side.

Rally taps the cano-mutant on the shoulder and he turns around. As soon as he is facing Rally, Rally lifts the wrench and brings it hard across the mutant's face. The mutant falls to the floor in a heap. Rally kneels next to him and wipes the wrench on the cano-mutant's shirt.

The Sonic Rover is still flying toward Montana. Jay is piloting and Sierra is copiloting. Hunter is at the back with Colleen, looking over Blitz.

He stops and clenches his fist tightly. Electricity flies from his fist, and soon a mystic flame appears around his hand.

Hunter, Huntress, Sierra, and Jay walk out and drop down into the opening in the ground. Hunter pulls out a flashlight and shines it down the hall. He shines the light on the two cano-mutants lying on the ground and they all cringe.

DJ: No, it's got strong security and a very sensitive alarm. Anything that would try to override the system would set off the alarms and Parvo's men would be on us in a matter of moments.

The sound of approaching footsteps makes them all freeze in place. Dylan hides Diamond behind him and the police officers pull out their guns. The footsteps continue to get louder as the Rovers and officers take a few steps back. Hunter suddenly appears around the corner and one of the officers pulls the trigger on his gun. Hunter ducks in time to have the bullet ricochet off the wall right above his head.

He hands her the screwdriver and pliers and she walks back over to the scanner. She slowly pries open one side of the panel and carefully inserts the screwdriver. She keeps pushing the screwdriver in until she hears a click. She lets out a relieved sigh, keeping the pliers and screwdriver in place.

They all run through the door. Sierra releases her hold on the screwdriver and gets through just as the doors slam shut behind her.

Hunter: Alright, we'll have to split up. Diamond, you go with Dylan. Huntress, you're with me. Sierra and Rally are a pair, and DJ will go with Jay.

Colleen is walking from side to side, checking monitors and typing on keyboards. From behind her, Blitz is heard coughing. She turns and walks over to him. He coughs a few more times and blood trickles from one side of his mouth.

Colleen: The shot must've punctured his lung. *Groan* I know I should wait for the others, but I need to get you to the hospital.

Colleen (Into phone): Hello, Dell Hospital?… Yes, this is Colleen, the Road Rover. I have someone who's been severely injured and I need to get him to a hospital soon. Do you think you could have a medical crew waiting when I arrive?… Yes, thank you. I should be there in a few minutes. *Puts up phone*

Colleen (More to herself than to Blitz): Don't worry Blitz, I'm gonna get you to the hospital soon. Just hold on a few more minutes.

Hunter and Huntress are running using their super-speed, rounding numerous corners. They suddenly stop and look around.

They run at normal speed down the hall and Hunter points out an intersection that has just come into view at the end of the hall.

The four pairs of Rovers (And Jay) come out of four of the different halls and stop in the middle of the intersection.

The five Rovers are still back to back in their chairs when Parvo walks in. He looks at his watch, then at the Rovers.

Parvo: Only three minutes left until you die, and your friends still haven't shown up. Oh, well. Looks as though I've finally succeeded in my plan.

Dervish struggles to breaks free, but the ropes hold him tightly against the chair. Parvo walks up and kneels in front of him.

He walks over to a desk by the door and picks up a gun. He steps in front of Dervish and carefully takes aim. Just as he is about to fire, a second door in front of Exile is kicked open. The other four Rovers struggle to see what's going on, but can't because of their bindings.

He aims the gun at Dervish and prepares to fire, but before he can, Huntress runs up and tries to take the gun from him. Parvo hangs on and they start to wrestle for the gun. After a while, their hands, along with the gun, go down and a shot is heard. Both Parvo and Huntress are stunned. They both look down and see a bullet-wound in Huntress's stomach. Parvo drops the gun and Huntress takes a few steps back, tears forming in her eyes and her hands clasped around the wound in her stomach. Hunter comes up and wraps his arms around her as they both fall to their knees.

Hunter (Whispering): It'll be OK, Huntress. We're gonna get you outta here. *To Parvo* YOU! You're gonna pay for this!

Hunter runs up and punches Parvo in the stomach. As Parvo doubles over, Hunter hits him in the jaw with his knee. Parvo falls back on the ground and Hunter kneels next to him.

He punches Parvo in the face, knocking him out. Hunter stands up and goes back over to Huntress and kneels next to her.

Jay runs out of the room (Using the door that Parvo used) to find Groomer while DJ walks up to Exile. He takes off Exile's blindfold, then unties the ropes that held him to the chair.

Hunter picks up Huntress and heads out the door with Jay following. DJ and Rally pick up Parvo while Sierra and Ricky pick up Groomer.

Sirens are heard as four patrol cars pull up and stop next to them. The policemen step out of the cars and look around.

Diamond: I always thought Montana was supposed to be a peaceful and beautiful place, but now I never wanna come back.

Huntress and Blitz are standing in front of Master's balcony with the other Rovers seated behind them. Master is on his balcony with Marauder and Prof. Hubert next to him on either side.

Master: Huntress, Blitz, now that you two are out of the hospital, I'd like to commend you for your courage during the mission three weeks ago. Not only did you help stop Parvo and Havoc from taking over the world, but you also put yourselves in harm's way and took a bullet for your fellow Rovers. You are truly dog's best friend.

Colleen: Blitz, I'd just like to apologize for how I treated you in the past. I was hoping we could put our differences aside and be friends.

Exile: I guess he really isn't a weird boy. If he was, he would not have jumped in front of Comerade Colleen to save her.

Master: For their courage above and beyond the call of duty, Huntress and Blitz will receive the Rover Hydrant of Honor. This award is given to those Rovers who show exceptional valor in battle. Huntress, Blitz, please step forward to receive your award.

Huntress and Blitz walk onto Master's balcony. Marauder and Prof. Hubert step forward with an award in hand. Marauder pins the award on Huntress's chest easily, but Prof. Hubert has a few problems trying to pin it on Blitz's chest. As soon as he tries, Blitz yells out and grabs his chest over the heart, preventing Prof. Hubert from pinning on the award.

He hands Blitz the award and again takes his position next to Master. Huntress and Blitz turn to the other Rovers, Blitz holding his award in front of him. The Rovers once again applaud.