(We open on the Silver Moon Inn set. Jack is behind the counter. The Martians and Davy come in, carrying bags. All of them wear their fancy suits from the ball.)

John: Hey, Jackie boy. Set us up for five big ones. We just made a really good score.

Jack: You got it, fellas. *sets about getting the drinks*

Chris: Yeah, we stole the purse and entire jewel collection from some fancy-pants noblewoman from Lilvania. She didn't even know what hit her!

Danny: We're going to sell the jewels when we finish here.

John: You see Mike around? He disappeared after we sent the lady on her way. He's been hard to find ever since the ball a while back.

Jack: *shakes his head* Nope, haven't seen him.

John: He's probably brooding. He's still upset about what happened at the ball.

Danny: David, you know him best. How's he been since the ball?

Davy: 'E's definitely got something on his mind. :P

(Mike enters, frowning as he reads a sheet of what looks like parchment with writing on it. He joins the others at the bar.)

Mike: (Sighs) Hi, Jack. Set me up for the strongest stuff you've got.

Jack: You got it.

Mike: (Slams the parchment on the table) It seems Lord George has upped the taxes again and is now punishing anyone who dares speak against him with imprisonment. Several town leaders have disappeared after protesting.

Jack: Ouch.

Davy: That bloody creton!

Mike: I'll bet he did to them what he did to David after the ball - turned them into some kind of hideous mutant.

Chris: (Makes a face) Ugh. No offence, David, but that was horrible.

Davy: None taken. It WAS 'orrible!

Mike: We have to go back there. I know George is up to somethin'. (Looks at Jack) You said he wasn't always this way.

Jack: No, he used to be a downright nice, even down to earth fellow. *shakes his head* I don't know what happened to him. He seems like a completely different person lately.

Mike: The last time he was here, other than getting drunk, did he mention anything that was different in his life?

Jack: *frowns* He wasn't overly talkative in a friendly manner the last time.

Mike: Have you heard anythin' interestin' 'bout him and the King lately? Peter seemed better when I was there. He sounded more like his normal self when I talked to him. (Frowns) But he never would have allowed this (slams the parchment again) if he were in his right mind!

John: (Shrugs) He seemed ok when we were there. He was havin' a great time at the Court Ball.

Tilly: (She comes up to the guys, Marcus on her arm) Hi, guys! You won't believe what I heard!

Mike: (Rolls his eyes) Yes, we will.

John: Hi, Till. What's new on the gossip cirucuit today?

Danny: And if it involves aliens, we don't want to hear it!

Tilly: No, it doesn't involve aliens. Did you know that the Lone Star Town army is going to invade Belgravia Castle?

John: Tilly, they don't have an "army." They have a bunch of cops who collect speeding tickets.

Tilly: Then what was Lord George trying to recruit more men and women for yesterday, hmm?

Marcus: Maybe he was looking for more King and Queen's Guards.

Tilly: But a friend of a friend of a friend heard him say that the King wasn't doing his job anymore and he was going to take over and become King!

Mike: (Slams his drink on the bar) Over my dead body.

Tilly: When do you think we're going to be invaded? My sister and her family lives near Belgravia Castle and I have to warn them, so they can get outta town while the going's good!

Marcus: Tilly, don't pass out, ok? No one's being invaded.

Tilly: I'll bet they're all aliens over there! They're gonna turn us all into pod people! They...

Guys: (In Unison) TILLY!

Tilly: What?

John: (Groans) Speaking of the devil...and we are speaking of devils...look what just walked in?

(Micky, Nyles, Jessie, the Jolly Green Giants, and a whole squad of guards storm into the room.)

Mike: (Mutters; under his breath) Shit. What are they doin' here? Jack, I thought you threw George out.

Jack: I did, but it looks like he didn't take the hint.

(Nyles and Jessie opt for tables this time. Micky and the Jolly Green Giants opt for the other side of the bar from Mike and his boys. Mike, Davy, and the Martians discreetly turn their backs on them, Mike trying to hide his face.)

Cory: Sire, how long is it going to take? You promised us Maid Daphne and our choice of the other Guardswomen as our suitors!

Joe: You said you'd make us lords and give us our own manors in Belgravia, too!

Bobby: You said we'd become higher-ups in the Guards.

Cory: The ladies still spurn us! They can speak of nothing but those mystery lords who appeared so suddenly at the Ball!

Micky: Well, I can't help it if you boys are dull!

Bobby: Well, WE'RE not mysterious! We can't appear and disappear at will!

Cory: What are you going to do about it? You said you'd fix it so we'd get the women and the land!

Micky: We'll get the land, but the women might take a lot more potions than I have time to make.

Bobby: (Fingers his jeweled necklace) We need something that will make us irresistable to them!

Cory: What we need...is a drink. (Leans over and flags Jack down) Hey bartender! Bartender!

Jack: *goes over* What'll you have, fellas?

Cory: Three scotch on the rocks. (Grins) And we mean ice.

Micky: *dull glare at Jack* Rum.

Jack: *sighs* I think I can handle that, fellas.

Mike: (To Davy, as we cut to the other side) I wonder what they're doin' here?

Davy: Probably looking for us.

Mike: (Raises an eyebrow) You know...if he gets drunk enough, maybe we could have a chat with him without anyone finding out.

Davy: It's worth a shot.

Mike: (Goes over to Micky as the Jolly Green Giants take their drinks over to Nyles and Jessie) Hi there!

Micky: *turns; eyes widen* You!

Mike: (Mutters to Davy) Guess he recognizes us. (To Micky, out loud) Yeah, me! Hello there! Didn't expect to see you outside of the castle!

Micky: Didn't expect to see you at all!

Mike: My nephew and I like to stop here from time to time. It's a really wonderful little place, isn't it?

Micky: Wonderful. *stands, looking about ready to knock Mike's block off*

Jack: *leans over the bar* All right, if you two can't behave, you're out of here, got it? Now either sit down & coexist or get outta here!

Mike: Whoa man, what's your problem? So I saved my nephew and that nice lady's ward.

Micky: *pokes at Mike* Yeah, and messed up plans of mine as well. *eyes narrow* Don't you realize who's in charge around here?

Mike: Yeah. King Peter.

Micky: Not anymore.

Mike: (Narrows his eyes) What do you mean?

(The Martians all lean over the other side of the bar discreetly to hear Micky's response.)

Micky: I mean, King Peter turned his leadership over to me.

Mike: (Gasps) What? But, why? Why would he do that? You're only a minor lord!

(The Martians all exchange surprised and horrified looks. John whispers something into Chris' ear.)

Micky: What can I say? He likes me. He REALLY likes me!

Mike: But...how? You've only been with the Court for a short time.

(Chris and Marcus nod and sneak around and under Micky's feet at the bar...)

(John and Danny walk behind the table where Nyles, Jessie, and the Jolly Green Giants are laughing and trading dirty jokes.)

*Jack just sighs and goes to the other end of the bar, ignoring what's going on.*

Micky: He just does!

Mike: That ain't possible. The King was fine when we talked to him at the ball.

(Micky doesn't notice Marcus and Chris sneaking jewels off his fingers and pulling off his belt. Chris ties his bootlaces together.)

(Danny and John sit down with Nyles, Jessie, and the Jolly Green Giants. They don't see them sneak jewels and money pouches from them, either.)

Micky: Hey, I don't know the King's reason. I wasn't about to question him!

Mike: (Unthinkingly grabs Micky) George, I know what you're doin'. You're controllin' King Peter! You're doin' somethin' to his mind! You and that little wife of yours and whomever you're workin' for now!

Marcus: (Smacks Mike's foot from under Micky) Mike, don't get the guy all mad.

Micky: I'd suggest you let me go.

Mike: Not until you let King Peter go. He's a good ruler when he's allowed to think like one.

Micky: Just because King Peter has made a decision you don't like, doesn't mean there's something wrong with him.

Mike: (Shakes Micky) He's made decisions that NO ONE likes...except you!

Chris: (Grins as he and Marcus stand) Hi there! How's the weather up there?

*Micky reaches for Chris and Marcus, but they're just out of his reach. He turns to Mike, fuming.*

Mike: George, how were you able to do it? How did you enchant our King and make him tax the people of Lone Star Town? Where are you and Lauren getting this awesome power?

Micky: I have no idea what you're talking about.

Mike: You were never able to do this before the war, and suddenly, you can control dragons and put innocent maidens to sleep!

Micky: So?

Mike: This is NOT normal magic! I want to know how you were able to do these things, and control King Peter. I know it's you!

Micky: If I were you, I'd shut up before that mouth gets you in too deep.

Mike: And I'd tell me what's goin' on.

Marcus: (Sees how mad Micky is) Um Mike, maybe we'd better leave him alone.

Chris: Yeah, we got what we wanted.

*Micky is so mad, his fists are clenched and shaking slightly.*

Mike: (Stands) Are you too chicken to take me on without your magic? I've already bested you once, when you tried to capture Lady Emily and my men.

Jessie: (She comes over to Micky, followed by John and Danny, who stuff jewels in their pockets and throw fancy leather belts behind the bar) Hey, what's going on here? His Royal Pissedness looks like he's ready to blow!

Mike: Or are you and your so-called advisers afraid to do anything without your magic?

Micky: I'll show you afraid! *Swings a fist*

(Mike ducks and Micky trips over his bound laces as "Last Train to Clarksville" begins. Chris and Marcus pounce on him and get his pants off while he's on the floor. They run off with his pants, revealing Micky's boxers with little teddy bears on them.)

*Micky turns a bright crimson. Stealing his pants was NOT in the script. Now, he's REALLY pissed. He pulls at his laces and releases them, then goes after Chris and Marcus.*

(Nyles and the Jolly Green Giants try to help him, but they end up tripping over their pants that are now around their ankles. Nyles wears red Speedos.)

(Mike ends up dueling with all three Jolly Green Giants at once as they try to pull up their pants.)

(John jumps off the bar and onto a bunch of guards.)

*Jack keeps score from his safe spot behind the bar.*

*Davy helps out Mike by joining in on the duel.*

(Micky chases Chris and Marcus around the room while trying to pull up his pants. Chris makes a nyahh nyahh face at him, putting his fingers to his ears!)

(Danny goes under the tables and sneaks money purses from the guards. He goes behind the bar and gives Jack one to pay for the mess.)

*Jack shrugs, accepting the payment.*

(Tilly stands on a table and hits whomever comes by with her waitress' tray. She accidentally hits Marcus and knocks him out as he, Chris, and Micky come by. Ooops.)

*Micky dives for Chris and catches him. They tumble across the floor.*

(Chris gives Micky a kiss on his nose!)

*Micky growls, wiping his nose off. He swats at Chris!*

(Chris swats him back on the shoulder...then grabs him and kisses him full on the lips!)

*Micky shoves Chris away, eyes blazing.*

(The Jolly Green Giants all gather around Mike and Davy. Suddenly, there's a flash of white light, and all three find themselves knocked into the bar. Mike growls and brandishes his sword, which now has the Diamond Talisman on it. Davy stands behind him, sabre at the ready.)

*Jack leans over to check out the three on the floor in front of his bar.*

Mike: (The Jolly Green Giants come to just in time to see Mike and the others gather around the "door" to the Inn) Well, sorry to steal and run, but we've had enough fun here. (Danny runs over, waving the Sapphire and Ruby Talismans) And it looks like Danny-boy has found our prizes!

Micky: *wails* Noooooooo!

Mike: Let's go, boys! (They all head out. Nyles and Jessie help Micky to his feet.)

Jessie: You ok, Your Embarrassedness? (Grins) Cute boxers.

Micky: *whiny* No, I'm NOT alright! *yells* DO I LOOK ALRIGHT?!

Nyles: *waggles a finger in one ear* Your voice is in my ear, if you're wondering where it is.

Jessie: Maybe we'd better get back to the castle. You guys will catch your death of cold if you don't get some pants on soon! (Frowns and looks at her neck) And my pretty blue necklace is gone!

Nyles: That just ain't right, chick.

Jessie: You're missing your red one, too!

*Nyles's eyes widen as he checks. He lets out a girly scream.*

*Micky slaps his forehead.*

Jessie: Let's go back to the Castle and put out an all-points bulliten on my necklace! I really liked it! (Grins) It was so cute with my new Frosted Blueberry nail polish!

Nyles: *nods* It sure was, chick! *kisses Jessie's cheek*

Micky: *sighs* Why me?