(We open with a quiet Rose Garden. Two guards stand on either side, looking slightly bored. There's scurrying behind them as we see six familiar silhouettes against the blue "sky." Suddenly, there's a yelp! One guard turns around to look briefly, but sees nothing as the shadows disappear behind the castle. He finally returns to his post.)

Audrey: (She comes out from behind the "castle" as the guards move on, hopping on one foot) Ok, who squashed my toes?

Lillian: Well, if your toes weren't so CLOSE...

Tilly: This is ridiculous! We've searched for hours, and we haven't found Emily, our king, or the aliens!

Lillian: There has to be SOMETHIN'... (looks up; frowns) Hey, I hear footsteps again!

Tilly: (Squeals) Eeek! The aliens are coming!

Audrey: More like the guards heard us and are comin' back.

Winnie: Come on! (They all duck behind the "castle" again as Davy and Daphne hurry into the garden.)

Audrey: (They duck back out) David! Daph!

Winnie: You guys scared the heebie-geebies out of us!

Daphne: We scared you?

Davy: We're just glad to have found you guys.

Winnie: Where's the other guys?

Audrey: Maid Daphne, are you all right?

Daphne: I'm okay now.

Davy: We 'ad to leave the others be'ind at the time.

Tilly: Are they all right? (Frowns, her eyes getting wide) Is Marcus all right?

Davy: We don't know. They were all fighting when we left.

Tilly: I hope he's ok. (Plays with her real-life engagement ring) I mean, I actually kinda like him..more than kinda, I guess...

Audrey: Does that mean we get to rescue them?

Winnie: All right, we get to kick someone's butt!

Davy: Lets 'ope we don't 'ave to.

Winnie: But I really want to kick someone's butt!

Audrey: Aw Win, give it up, will you? Let's go see if we can find them.

Lillian: But we haven't found anyone ELSE yet!

Coco: Maybe there's a hidden room or something.

Jack: Out here in the garden? Why in the world... *Suddenly trips and disappears amidst the greenery* I'm okay.

Coco: What happened?

Jack: *Sits up* I just found a hidden trap door.

Audrey: THAT'S certainly convenient.

Lillian: Are you all right, sir?

Jack: I'm fine. Only my pride is hurt.

Winnie: Did you see anythin' interestin' down there?

Jack: *opens the trap door* Looks like a hallway down there.

Winnie: A hallway to where?

Audrey: Well, why don't we jump down there and find out?

(They all do so as another set seems to "rise" from the Rose Garden and the Rose Garden set itself rolls out. This set is dark and spooky-looking at first. We see everyone seeming to "drop" from the "ground." Davy goes last...and lands on Jack.)

Audrey: (As they help the boys to their feet) Nice landin' there, guys.

Davy: Sorry about that, Jack!

Jack: *mutters* Mick was right. You DO like to land on other people.

Winnie: Now that we're all here and have flattened each other, shall we move along?

Tilly: No! It's spooky out there!

Lillian: I really don't think we have much of a choice, Till. We're already down here.

Audrey: (Looks up as we hear what sounds like happy guffawing and female laughter) Hey, what's that?

Lillian: Someone's having a good time.

Jack: A REALLY good time.

(They follow along the hallway as another piece of the set rolls out...revealing Emma scratching a laughing Andrew's stomach.)

Audrey: (As they stop at the door) How are we gonna get in?

Emma: (From in the room) Who's there?

Andrew: No...no stop...I have fun!

Audrey: Avon calling!

Andrew: What Avon?

Emma: We don't want any!

Daphne: Would you like to be rescued?

Emma: Rescued? From what?

Andrew: I will rescue you.

Emma: You don't need to. Let them in, Andrew. I don't think they’ll harm us.

(Andrew finally gets up and lets the others in the room. The room is Spartan, with a few chairs, tables, and a small fireplace with a pot in it. Andrew still laughs a little as he goes over to Emma and sits next to her.)

Davy: Well, this is interesting.

Andrew: Emily, you sure you not marry me?

Emma: (She pats Andrew's head) No, Andrew. You're very sweet, but my heart belongs to another.

Audrey: I don't get it. We saw you being carried off by that guy!

Emma: He explained his reasoning when he brought me down here. He's lonely and confused. He doesn't know who he is or how he came to look like this, only that he serves Lord George and Lady Lauren. (She smiles sweetly at Andrew) But not anymore.

Andrew: (Puts his head on Emma's lap) I will not hurt my Lady Emily. If you will not marry, you will be friend.

Emma: Apparently, none of the Wolf Men started out as beasts, but they can't remember what they were before. (Frowns) I think the others are those missing men from Lone Star Town. Lord George stripped them of their memories and turned them into beasts.

Audrey: How did you get him to...you know, kneel before you?

Emma: He likes me. (Shrugs) I don't think he's really a bad...um, Wolf Man.

Andrew: I do not wish to hurt pretty Lady Emily or friends, but I obey Master.

Emma: Andrew, do you know where your Master is now?

Andrew: Master and Milady went up to rooms. They always make potions there.

Audrey: Potions...

Winnie: I'll bet that's what they did to the Abbies! They blew some kinda powder on them, and it made them just walk off with three of the Kings' Guards!

Lillian: I knew they didn't REALLY like those guys!

Emma: (Leans her head on Andrew's shoulder) Andrew, would you take us to them?

Andrew: I will not hurt you. Master and Milady hurt ME.

Emma: We won't let you. (Looks at Daphne) Right?

Daphne: *nods* Right.

Andrew: I trust you. I protect you. (He goes to Daphne) You are Maid Daphne? Lady Emily talk of you. You are good girl. (He bows before her) I am at service of Lady Emily and friends.

Audrey: Why don't most human men act all gentlemanly like this?

Emma: Andrew, we promise, we'll protect you if you help us find our friends.

Daphne: Definitely.

Andrew: (Nods) All right (gently runs his fingers on Emma's cheek) pretty lady. I will help you find friends.

Emma: (Nods) Thank you, Andrew. (She gently gives him a kiss on the cheek. He's still holding his hand to his cheek as she and the others file out and the Laboratory set rolls on. Andrew's noticeably blushing, even as that side of the stage darkens. It blanks out altogether as the light for the Laboratory set becomes brighter.)

(Mike still lays on the table. Lauren comes in as Micky bustles around the table.)

*Micky whistles as he bustles.*

(The Martians are still chained up in the cells. They still struggle.)

Lauren: Having fun, dear? (Leans over Micky and whispers) What did you do to Mike? Paralysis wasn't in the script!

Micky: *whispers* Having fun. *normally* Yes, I am, as a matter of fact.

Lauren: (Whispers) Is he ok? And why pick on him? Chris was the one who kissed you!

Micky: *grins; whispers* Because I think I finally flipped out.

Lauren: (Frowns) Micky, that's not funny.

Micky: I didn't say it was funny.

Lauren: Micky, is there any way I can...help?

Lauren: (Out loud) George, is there any way I can (smirks) help you take care of our little insurgent?

Micky: Yes. *hands her a powder* Take this and sprinkle it over his face.

Lauren: Certainly. (Whispers to Micky) Is there any way I can make you feel better? (Sprinkles the powder over Mike's face, as instructed. His eyes show fear and helplessness...not to mention confusion as to why Micky is doing this in REAL life.)

(Mike's body begins shaking uncontrollably. His arms and legs flail and shake, seemingly boneless.)

Lauren: Oh my...George, what was THAT?

Micky: Oh, a little something I came up with.

Lauren: How is he doing that? He looks like he's doing the Watusi on the table.

(Micky raises his hand. Mike's shaking subsides.)

Lauren: George, don't you think you've gone too far? (Whispers) Micky, what can I do to calm you down?

Micky: *whispers* I don't know. *normal* No, I don't! This man has caused me nothing but trouble!

(Millie enters, still carrying her staff and it's black ball.)

Millie: Ahh, it's good to be out and around again. (Smirks) I just placed a curse on every King's Guard in the palace. It stripped every single one of them of their minds. They're all under my control. (Rolls her eyes) Except that Captain and his assistant. Nothing to control there. I sent them to find the other Guards to give them something to do that didn't annoy me.

Micky: *growls* You...you...

Millie: I take it you didn't like that.

Micky: No.

Millie: Ok, then, what do you want to do with those two dimwits?

Micky: Nothing. I want you OUT of here!

Millie: May I remind you whom is in charge here? I could turn you into a frog or a newt if I felt like it.

Lauren: *Slaps a hand over Micky's mouth; put on smile* Don't mind him. He speaks before he thinks.

Millie: Obviously. Make sure he watches his mouth from now on. (She goes to Mike) How's our little arrogant advisor?

Lauren: *removes her hand from Micky's face* Still with complete lack of control over himself. *Smirks as Micky folds his arms and huffs.*

Millie: (Whispers to Lauren) Um, Lauren honey, Mike doesn't look too good.

Lauren: *whispers* I know, Millie. I know.

Millie: (Whispers) What's goin' on with Mick? He's been more than a little scary.

Lauren: *whispers* I'm really not sure, Millie. Frankly, he's scaring me a bit, too. I don't like the look in his eyes.

Millie: Is there any way we could keep him from at least doing anymore damage to Mike? Next thing you know, he'll turn on US!

Lauren: I have something in mind. Just leave it to me, Mil.

Millie: All right. He's your husband. (Turns to Micky; out loud) Good, good. We'll have to make sure he's ready and willing to use that good mind and strong will for our purposes.

Micky: *still has his arms folded* I'm sure he is.

*Lauren moves next to Micky. She appears to pinch his side. Micky flinches a moment, then looks annoyed, but he doesn't try to make Lauren stop what she's doing.*

Millie: (Grins evilly to Micky) How would you like to test him, Lord George?

Micky: *smirks* Sure.

*Micky holds out both hands and waggles his fingers. Mike's arms raise. He finally pulls into a sitting position.*

Millie: Very impressive.

*Lauren watches nervously.*

(Though Mike lifts his head in time to Micky's hand, his eyes show his frustration and anger.)

*Micky pays no attention to the look on Mike's face. He makes Mike stand from the table.*

(Mike stands. Micky waves him forward, and he robotically walks towards Micky.)

*Mike stops in front of Micky. Micky smooths part of Mike's clothes, grins, and pats the spot he smoothed.*

(Though Mike can't move, his eyes are full of raging fire.)

Millie: Amazing! He's nothing but a puppet!

(Micky moves his fingers again. Mike raises his hands above his head, then out to his sides in a T-shape.)

*Mike picks up a leg and balances on one foot.*

Millie: I'm glad you didn't turn him into a Wolf Man. This is a much better fate for him.

Micky: Certainly more useful for us.

Millie: He'll fight on our side now...whether he likes it or not. (She takes the dark Diamond Talisman) He no longer has this to bring out his powers.

(Mike's eyes move towards the Talisman...and become even angrier!)

Millie: (She runs the ball over his chest) He'll wield the sword once I've cursed it with my black magic. (Looks at Micky) Of course, he'll attack whom I...we say he can attack.

*Micky's eyes narrow, but does nothing else as Lauren "pinches" him again.*

(Mike glares at Micky. He really can't move, and he knows who did it...but not why.)

Millie: (Looks at Mike) I would like to keep him. (She strokes his chin) He's so fine and strong. His father was, too. I tried to make William Del Naysmythe my suitor, but he would have nothing to do with me. That, of course, was before he died in that hunting accident. (Smirks) That was fun, turning him into a mouse and feeding him to my pet falcons. Shame some of the couriers got his Talisman away before I could get it.

(Mike makes clear effort to growl, but it comes out as a strange, scratchy sound. He can barely move his lips.)

Millie: I think I'll keep this one. Oh, he'll stay in your Labs, but I'd like to have him for my own.

Lauren: I'm sure we can share.

Millie: (She runs the ball the length of Mike’s body, from his lower stomach up to his shoulder) I'm sure we can, Lauren. (She reaches up to kiss Mike's immobile lips when the door slams open. Andrew is the first thing we see on the other side.)

Emma: (From behind Andrew) Nice work! You knocked that door down like it was a little stick!

Andrew: I thank you, Lady Emily.

Audrey: (She rushes out to Micky, brandishing her staff) En guarde, you...dirty Commie!

Micky: *growls* Watch it.

Emma: Michael! What...oh honey... (She starts to him, but Millie puts out her hand)

Millie: You're too late to save him! He's mine now, just as his best friend is.

Emma: I don't understand. Who is this woman?

Millie: I am Lady Alsa of the Dark Talisman, and you are interrupting my time with my new pet.

Winnie: (Gasps) Not THE Lady Alsa! I thought you were supposed to have been sealed in some kinda ball!

Daphne: She must've been freed somehow!

Millie: (Smirks and nods at Micky) Why, Lord George and Lady Lauren performed that service by bringing me the five Talismans. They gave me enough energy to break free of my prison.

Emma: Where's Mrs...um, Lady Barria?

Micky: Locked in the ball.

Lillian: Oh no! She's our head adviser, and a really groovy lady besides!

Audrey: Where's that ball?

Millie: I gave it to Lady Lauren.

Lauren: *Holds out a hand and makes the ball appear.* Why, it's right here.

Audrey: How can we let her out of there?

Emma: There has to be something we can do! (She tries to lunge for Mike, but Micky gets in front of her)

Micky: Just what do you think YOU'RE doing?

Emma: I must do something to save him! (Closes her eyes, then says after a long pause) I love him.

(Mike's eyes flick to Emma, now curious...and something else...)

Audrey: (She pokes Lauren with her staff; the other Abbies join her) You let her out of that thing! She don't like it in there!

Lauren: We can't just let her out.

Audrey: (Shoves her staff further into Lauren's stomach) If you don't tell me how to get her out, I'm going to find new ways to push this up your rear end.

Winnie: You say it, sister!

Micky: *steps forward as Lauren moves back* Watch it!

Winnie: Ok, then. (She pokes her staff at Micky) You tell us how to get her out, then.

Micky: I'm really scared.

Emma: Daph, Davy, see if you can find the keys and release Michael's men from those chains.

Davy: *nods* Right. Come on, Daph.

Andrew: I will help! (He grabs John's chains and yanks them, though it's obvious they're break-away props, it seems he's breaking them like they're nothing)

Millie: Michael, stop them! George (she smirks), why don't you make Michael show that little boy and his maiden fair what he can do now?

*Micky wiggles his fingers again. Mike lifts his arms to attack Davy and Emma.*

(Micky hands Mike a sword taken from his cabinet as "Circle Sky" begins. Emma ducks out the way and takes hold of Millie's staff, eventually doing a tug-of-war with it.)

*Davy tries to get the sword away from Mike, but has little luck without a weapon of his own.*

(John, now free, takes the hint. Andrew smashes the door on the cabinet. John grabs the Martians' staffs and tosses Davy his sword.)

*Davy waves his thanks and begins to duel with Mike.*

(Millie breaks away from Emma and waves her staff over herself, making herself disappear. Emma growls angrily. Audrey tosses Emma her staff, and she lunges angrily at Lauren.)

*Lauren makes her own staff appear and blocks Emma, while keeping the ball away in the other hand.*

(Andrew grabs Micky, picks him up, and swings him around in a circle!)

*Micky wiggles in Andrew's grip. He finally goes sliding OUT of his grip and across the floor. After he stops, he lightly punches a fist on the ground.*

(John tosses Micky a staff. Hey little warlock, how about a duel with him?)

(Andrew frees his fellow Wolf Men, who go after whomever they please or just throw furniture around.)

*Micky blocks, then lunges at John.*

(John lunges at Micky...and being twice his size, nearly knocks him over.)

*Micky spins and lunges for John again.*

(John blocks...but when he's ready to lunge for Micky again, speedy Mick is already on his other side!)

*Micky swings his staff at John's legs.*

(John lets out a squawk when the staff contacts with his legs and drops his staff, but just manages to grab it and dodge a lunge from Micky!)

*Micky yells, swinging his staff, trying to take out John.*

(John pushes against Micky, the two stalemated.)

*Micky pushes back.*

(As John and Micky continue to stalemate in the background, the camera swings back to Mike and Davy. Mike stiffly but effectively swings his sword at the younger man.)

*Davy parries & thrusts pretty well against Mike.*

(Mike swings at Davy, trying to get the sword out of his hand.)

*Davy retaliates, trying to knock Mike's sword from his hand.*

(Davy finally gets the sword away from Mike. When he leans over to grab it...a long, slender hand gives him his Diamond Sword as the song ends.)

Emma: Here, honey. This belongs to you. I think it may help you. (She gently cups his head in her hands) I'll help you, too. You shouldn't be attacking Davy. He's your ward and your apprentice, practically your brother. And I...I...love you. (She throws her arms around him and gives him a long, lingering kiss)

Andrew: (He drops the Wolf Man he was attacking and goes to Emma) Lady Emily, he is your mate?

Emma: (Leans into Mike) Yes. Yes, he is.

(There's a blue light around Mike. When it subsides, Mike literally stumbles into Emma's arms.)

Mike: (Stammers) E...Em...what's goin' on? Micky...he did...

Emma: (Puts her finger on his lips) Shhh. Shh, honey. It's ok.

Mike: Oh...oh Em... (He grabs her and kisses her deeply)

Audrey: (She turns angrily on Lauren) Ok, now that the mushy stuff's out of the way, we want some answers. How do we get our mentor out of that ball? X(

(Chris, who just ducked around a Wolf Man, points at his throat.)

Lauren: *frowns* All will be set right when she's released from the ball, but I can't do it. *turns a glance at Micky* But George can.

Micky: *folds his arms* Who says I want to?

Mike: (Takes his sword) I do.

Micky: *glares at Mike* Make me.

Mike: (He pokes Micky with his sword) Want me to make you?

Micky: Yes, I do. You don't scare me.

Mike: (He grabs Micky by his neck and snarls) Lord George, I am through playing games with you. You release Mrs. Marion from that ball (he holds the sword VERY close to Micky's throat) or I'll use your neck to sharpen my blade.

Micky: *narrows his eyes* Fine. *There's a blue light around the ball. The ball begins to shake.*

(There's a small explosion around the ball, with a blast of smoke and purple sparkles. When it subsides, Mrs. Marion appears.)

Mrs. Marion: Oh, thank goodness! (She turns to George) Yes, you are the only other one who can reverse my sister's spells. She has you completely under her control, even more than Lady Lauren. Her powers are your powers.

*Micky smirks, apparently proud of himself.*

Mrs. Marion: You don't know what you're dealing with, boy. Her powers come from the very depths of Hades itself. It's the darkest kind of dark magic...and she uses it alone. When she's gotten what she wants, she'll destroy you, and Lauren too.

*Lauren's eyes widen. Micky's narrow.*

Andrew: She is evil. I saw her long time ago. You stay 'way from her!

Mrs. Marion: The only way to restore the Talismans' power is to free our king...and end my sister's powers for once and for all.

Audrey: I think we'll need help.

Lillian: A LOT of help.

Winnie: We sent Jack, Coco, and Tilly to get the villagers to hold off the guards while we look for the king.

Lillian: We'll see if we can find the other Queen's Guards.

Mike: (Leans the blade of his sword closer to Micky) Ok, warlock, you're gonna give my men their voices back next. (Whispers to Micky) Yes, Chris too. He has lines. As much as I'd like for you to leave him like that, we're going to need him for the rest of the show.

*Micky sighs. Various blue lights appear around the room.*

John: (Touches his throat) I can speak again!

Danny: Thanks, Fearless Leader!

Chris: My throat isn't on fire anymore!

Marcus: Oh Till...

John: (Puts a hand on Marcus' shoulder) Yeah, I know you miss her, but she's doin' a good thing.

(Marcus just sighs and nods.)

Mike: Ok Lord George, you're going to show us where our Queen is, so we can restore our king.

Micky: *smirks* Okay. *There's a blue light around him and Lauren. Both disappear*

Mike: (Roars) Damn it! I didn't mean like THAT!

Danny: So...what now?

Mike: Audrey, take your girls and see if you can round of the rest of the Queen's guards. John, take the Martians into Lone Star Town and help Jack, Tilly, and Coco bring in the villagers.

(The mention of Tilly makes Marcus perk up.)

John: (Shakes his head) Marc can go with them, but we'd rather help you.

Marcus: (He nods at the Angelletes) Come on, ladies!

Winnie: (As they head out the door) Woo-hoo! Butt-kicking time!

Emma: Mike, what about us?

Mike: (Determined) We're goin' after Lord George.