Is everyone ready to rescue David?

Robert: I knew that boy would get into trouble.

Peter: I hope he is all right.

Georgi: Ready!

David: I'm not so sure I want to be rescued...

(We open at a small, cozy thatch-and-wood house in the woods. Devlanta carries David into the little house. We cut to the inside, a one-room dwelling of wood and mud, with a mud floor. The few bits of furniture is obviously hand-made. There's fur everywhere - fur on the couch and chairs, fur rugs, fur blankets on the one bed. There's a stone fireplace with a small black cauldron in the center.)

David: (His eyes flutter) Uhh..uhhh.

*Devlanta replaces a cool, wet cloth on his forehead.*

David: (He looks up from the fur-covered couch) Where am I? What happened? (He starts to get up, but Devlanta gently pushes him down again.)

Devlanta: *Smiles at him* You were nearly attacked. I rescued you. You should be careful walking alone in the woods.

David: I thought I'd get back before I'd become bear food. (He looks around him) Where is this place?

Devlanta: Why, in the woods, of course!

David: I really need to go. My friends will worry about... (he tries to stand, but winces) Ow. Darn leg...

Devlanta: Your leg is injured, not to a great extent, but I did put a splint on it. Perhaps you should remain and rest a while.

David: All right. I suppose it wouldn't hurt. (Smiles) After all, it's not like I don't have some pleasant company.

Devlanta: You're sweet. *sits next to him*

David: So, do you live here alone?

Devlanta: Yes, I do. My name is Devlanta.

David: My name is David of Rose Hill Manor. I'm passing through here with my friends.

Devlanta: *nods* For what reason? I very seldom get visitors of the human variety.

David: We're musicians. We're on our way to Warsaw to see if we can get jobs with the courts there.

Devlanta: Nice place. Too busy for me, though. I prefer the peacefulness of the woods.

*Somewhere off in the distance, an elephants blows its trunk.*

David: Are we near a zoo?

Devlanta: *Shrugs* The budget would only allow for an elephant call.

David: Oh. (He lays back) You sure have some nice fur. This is very comfortable. (Takes her hand) These are pretty comfortable, too.

Devlanta: Well, the two do go hand in hand. I procured all of these furs myself.

David: (Eyes widen) You did? You're amazing!

Devlanta: It's a living.

David: You're too pretty to be chasing animals who can't appreciate your beauty. You should be sitting on a thrown in a gorgeous dress with all the jewels of the world glistening in that long black hair.

Devlanta: I am not cut out for that, but I am Queen out here.

David: You're a queen to me. I'm a Lord in my country, but if my leg was feeling better, I'd bow down to you.

Devlanta: *blushes* That is not necessary, but I appreciate it.

David: (He takes her hand) When I'm well, I want you to come with us. Come meet my friends, and Miss Ursula, our guardian.

Devlanta: I would like to meet you friends, but this is my home.

David: Perhaps we can find them... (Looks up, frowning) What's that sound? I think I hear footsteps...and horses. (Eyes widen) I hope it's not whom I think it is.

Devlanta: *Looks out a window* Three figures on horses...

David: A red-headed woman and two men? If it is, we must get out of here as quickly as we can!

Devlanta: Yes, it is. *helps David up* Who are they?

David: The Devils. (Winces again.)

(Julia, Belavarg, and Zero enter. Julia smirks at the duo.)

Julia: Well, what an attractive little scene. Why am I not surprised to see you in the arms of a woman, Lord David?

David: Get out of here, all of you! You're trespassing!

Zero: If you want to get technical, David, so are you.

David: She invited me!

Devlanta: I brought him here.

Zero: All by yourself, my dear? (Strokes her cheek) You are quite attractive, in all that fur. Belavarg, would you like her for your collection? A woman who can drag a man here alone must have a plethora of energy.

Devlanta: I carried him. I do not like you touching me.

Belavarg: *Smirks* Did you really?

Julia: Forget her. (She grins at David) What about him and that soul of his?

David: (He pulls back, wincing again) Stay away from both of us! (He pulls out his sword)

Belavarg: How can I forget her?

Zero: Your threats mean nothing now, boy. Your leg obviously pains you.

David: You won't touch either of us. I'll get us out of here... (He closes his eyes to concentrate...but Belavarg leans over and rubs his head)

Devlanta: What are you doing to him?

Zero: (Smirks as David's knees buckles; he ends up back on the couch) He's calming him, making it impossible for him to think. Belavarg, take his sword. Julia, handle the young lady.

David: No...no...got to think... (He tries to concentrate, but his head is nodding)

*Belavarg takes David’s sword with relative ease.*

Devlanta: I will not be handled! I want you to leave us alone!

Julia: That's what you think, dear. (She yanks Devlanta's arm behind her back)

David: No...NO! Get away from her! (Struggles)

Zero: (He takes David's arms) Bela, take his voice. He's getting much too feisty for my liking, and we'll need him to bring the others.

*Belavarg runs a finger across David's throat, removing his voice.*

Devlanta: What did you do?

Belavarg: I simply silenced him.

Zero: He was getting much too loud. He'll wake up every wild animal in the area.

Devlanta: That displeases me.

Julia: Do you think we care, Slave?

Devlanta: Slave!? *Throws Julia across the room and right out the window.*

Zero: (Groans) Oh no. Not you with the strength, too! What's with young ladies these days? What's wrong with learning needlepoint and weaving, instead of learning how to throw people around?

Julia: (Groans and comes back in) I think...we're going to need...reinforcements....

Zero: And we'll need to do something with that boy to keep him out of trouble. I don't know if it'll work with her...

Zero: Belavarg, do you have that animal potion you were working on?

Belavarg: *Pulls out a vial* I certainly do.

Zero: Give it to him. We'll do her next.

*Belavarg grabs David and pours the potion down his throat.*

(David coughs and gags...but suddenly, there's smoke around him. When it subsides, a little brown kitten lays on the furry couch. He tries to move, but his leg still pains him. He mews helplessly.)

Zero: (He takes David and puts him in a bag) Now, do her.

*Belavarg pulls out another potion.*

Devlanta: Oh no, you don't!

Julia: Do it, Bela.

Zero: (He reaches for her arms) This won't hurt a bit, my dear...

(That's when an arrow goes through Belavarg's vial and shatters it...an arrow with a familiar green shaft.)

Belavarg: No!

Robert: (As the others follow him) Unhand that belle mademoiselle, you fiend!

Peter: (He holds up his bow and arrow) Or I'll send this through somewhere more painful than that vial.

Valerea: (She holds up her jeweled sword) Where's David?

Ursula: Uncle, this girl has nothing to do with anyone. Let her go.

Zero: Not a chance. She has such a strong soul.

Devlanta: I'll show you strong!

Julia: I can see we're going to need those reinforcements. (She concentrates. There's a black light, and a horde of ugly demons appear.) Boys, tear this place apart...but bring the humans alive.

("Valleri" begins as everyone spreads out. Robert slashes into demons. Peter shoots them in the foot or gets close enough to scare them but not hurt them. Valerea skewers them.)

*Georgi and Laryen use their fists on the demons.*

(Julia and Ursula wrestle. Everyone steps over them.)

(Robert confronts Zero. The two end up dueling. Robert tries to reach for the bag with David, but Zero holds it out of his reach.)

*Suddenly, a blur passes by Zero. He finds the bag holding David is gone. Devlanta waves at him from across the room, where she's pulling David the cat from the bag.*

Zero: You little brat! Give that back!

Robert: (Narrows his eyes) You bastard. What have you done to our friend?

Zero: Belavarg and I improved him.

Robert: Like hell. Turn him back.

*Devlanta pets David the cat, frowning.*

Belavarg: I think we need to take over again. *Goes to the fire, grabs a piece of wood and lights it; holds it up to the roof*

Devlanta: *Eyes widen; hugging David the cat* No!

Ursula: (As the music ends and she pushes Julia away) Don't you dare do that, Belavarg!

Zero: (Frowns) Bela, we want the girl in our bed, not roasted lightly...

*But Belavarg does do it. The roof catches fire!*

Devlanta: Nooo!

Ursula: We're going to have to get out of here. (Narrows her eyes at Belavarg) The next time I see you, I will hurt you. (There's a blue light around the Guardians. When it subsides, they're gone.)

Zero: (Turns to Belavarg) You and I will have a talk...as soon as we get out of here. That wasn't necessary.

Belavarg: We needed to regain control. At least I tried something.

Julia: (Coughs) Could we get out of here, before we burn with the house?

Zero: Yes, Julia. (He's still glaring at Belavarg as a black light surrounds them and the remaining demons. When it subsides, they're all gone. The camera fades out on the burning house.)

(Fade in on the clearing where the cart is. There's a blue light. When it subsides, we see all of the Guardians, Ursula, and Devlanta.)

Ursula: (She goes sadly to Devlanta) Young lady, I'm sorrier than I can say about the loss of your house.

Robert: We feel responsible. Those people are after us.

Devlanta: I have nothing, not even a home!

Ursula: You can come with us. We don't have homes, either.

Robert: All of my family died in a plague.

Emmeline: I'm seeing the world.

Peter: I'm playing music, which is what I love.

Valerea: I ran away from home.

Devlanta: *Hugs David the cat tighter* I have no choice. *Absently gives the cat a kiss.*

*There's a blue light around David. When it clears, he's human again and sitting on Devlanta's lap.*

David: (Smiles wearily) Hi, luv.

Ursula: You...you released him!

Robert: Amazing!

Ursula: I believe you’re soulmates.

Devlanta: Oh my...

Georgi: *Grins* I wouldn't believe it if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes.

Valerea: Do we all have soulmates?

Ursula: You might. You won't know for yourself until it happens.

Peter: I think you two are made for each other. Devlanta, you did very well with the Devils.

Devlanta: Thank you, but I only did what needed to be done.

Ursula: No, I think you did more than that. Your strength, cunning, and agility is amazing.

David: You were fantastic, luv.

Devlanta: Aw...

Ursula: I think you're more than worthy of joining our little band.

Robert: I would say so.

Emmeline: Me too.

Laryen: Agreed.

Ursula: David, put your hand on her heart. And don't even contemplate putting it anywhere else.

David: Wouldn't dream of it, I like breathing on my own. *Does as asked.*

(David concentrates. There's a pink light around David and Daphne; his is overlaid with pale blue.)

Ursula: Now, concentrate on something, dear. You'll be able to make it appear.

Devlanta: *Concentrates; a spear appears* My spear!

David: You did it, luv.

Ursula: Now, you have the same power we do.

(Robert makes his mandolin appear. Emmeline makes a book appear.)

Devlanta: Wow. Thank you.

Ursula: It's the least we could do, after what happened to your house.

Robert: And I suggest we get moving. We'll get supplies in Warsaw.

Georgi: All aboard!

*We fade out as everyone climbs aboard the cart. We fade back into the current day, with everyone in the Cave.*

Ursula: And that's that. There's more, but it's getting late and the children need their rest.

Katie: (Yawns a little) Wow, what a story!

Valerie: (Smiles at Peter) I'm so glad my dad didn't protest our marrying.

Peter: Me, too.

Sach: That was better than any movie I've seen!

Slip: That ain't so difficult, Sach, wit' yer taste in movies.

Micky: *Shakes his head* I still can't get over how much those guys at the Inn were similar to you guys.

*Lauren rolls her eyes.*

Mike: (Grins at Herman) And that other Herman seemed kinda familiar...

Herman: He did, didn't he?

Jessie: How come Nyles and me weren't in the story?

Ursula: Perhaps we met your ancestors at a later date. We had many, many more adventures together, you know.

Nyles: I hope so.

Emma: And I think we've had a busy enough day. Why don't we take these tired kiddies home for dinner while you boys put the finishing touches on that video?

Sach: Oh boy! Can we join in?

Micky: *Shrugs* The more, the merrier.

Slip: As long as there ain't no devils around.

Lauren: *Winks and smirks* I'll protect ya, Slip.

Micky: Hey, now wait a minute...

Lauren: *Laughs* Oh Mick, I'm kidding!

Slip: I think I just got tossed from the fire to the fireplace...

Micky: *Turns a shade of red as Lauren wraps her arms around him* I knew it was a joke!

Mike: And as usual, everyone, we would appreciate it if everything you heard stays in this cave.

Jessie: I wouldn't tell anyone!

Sach: Your secret's safe with me, just like Slip's birthmark!

*Slip belts Sach with his hat again.*

Slip: Will you shuddup wit' that?

Mike: (Raises an eyebrow) Birthmark?

Micky: Curiouser...

Slip: *Shakes a fist* Ain't no one findin' out.

Ursula: Don't you boys have a video to finish and edit?

Lauren: I think you do, guys.

Mike: Yes, we do. Come on, guys. We'll walk back to the beach. I have one of my cars there, and Slip and his boys have Millie's truck.

Slip: I ain't goin' near that truck alone.

Sach: *Puts an arm around Slip* I'll stick by ya, Chief.

Slip: I take it back.

Peter: We'll finish the video, then take it to the Headquarters studio to see if we can get to editing it.

Ursula: All right, then. I wish everyone luck. Ladies, let's get the children home.

Robbie: But I wanna (yawns) make a movie!

Emma: (Picks him up and sets him in the car; Katie gets in next) When you're a bit older.

Lauren: *Gathers her kids* It won't be long before you're in them, trust me.

Ursula: (As everyone gets in; Lauren gets behind the wheel) Ok, ladies, let's go. Gentlemen, you be careful. Watch out for the Devils.

Mike: We will, Urse. Don't worry.

(There's a blue light around the car. When it subsides, it's gone.)

Mike: (Turns to the others) Ok, everyone. Ready to finish that video?

Micky: You bet!

Davy: Ready, mates.

Sach: *Jumps up* I always wanted to be in the movies!

Mike: Well...maybe you will someday.

Slip: Wit' a nose like that? Doubt it.

*Sach pouts.*

Peter: (Smiles at Sach) Stranger things have happened, Sach. (Puts an arm around him) Who knows? You might find yourself in a movie yet!

Sach: I hope so! You really think so? Whadaya see me in?

Peter: (Chuckles) Robert Redford. Definitely.

Mike: If you squint really hard...

Sach: *Grins widely and hugs Peter* I like you!

Peter: (Hugs him back) I like you, too.

Slip: And have had at least five drinks in ya.

*Micky chuckles.*

Mike: Aw, let him dream, Slip. You never know what can happen. Maybe it's just meant to be.

Micky: Right, you know, a quirk of fate.

Slip: That's all he ever does is dream. (Rolls his eyes) If he’s Robert Redford, I'm Paul Newman.

Mike: Maybe you were, in some part of history.

Peter: You never know with history.

Davy: They have a point.

Sach: We could be Butch and Sundance!

Micky: Now that I'd like to see.

Mike: (Chuckles as he pushes a button and opens the entrance to the Cave) Me too, Mick. Maybe someday. (The screen fades out on the group as they leave and the door closes.)