Road Rovers: Trouble in Tehran
Story by: Phoenix710
Summary: The Rovers head out to the beach for lunch, and then they all head over to the nearby park for a few hours, before they have to head home for dinner. However, their day of fun is cut short when The Master summons them back to base, and informs them of Mahmoud Ahmedinejad's plan to bomb America off the face of the planet. The Rovers must gear up and fly to Iran, in order to stop the madman's scheme.
Disclaimer: I do not claim any rights whatsoever to Road Rovers, or to any of the characters. Road Rovers, and all associated characters, are registered trademarks of Warner Brothers. All original characters are products of my imagination.
Hunter's song for Colleen: 'Glory of Love'-Peter Cetera
Colleen's song for Hunter: 'Edge of Soul'-Yoshiya Motoaki
Chapter Two: The Heroes Head Out
Hunter looked over the items that he'd prepared for their picnic, before he and Colleen carried them outside. Bread, sandwich meats, potato chips, ranch dip, soda, and ice. Colleen said, "Well, Huntie…I think we're all set. Let's head outside." Hunter smiled at her, and replied, "I hear ya, sweetie. Let's grab something, and get this picnic on the road." Colleen smiled, and then she picked up the cooler with the lunch meat, while Hunter carried the one with the sodas. Shag was setting up insect-repelling candles, Samantha and Starlight were spreading the blanket, while Exile and Blitz set up the volleyball net. Hunter looked over to where Alex and Cassie were playing catch. Both of them had their father's speed, coupled with their mother's agility. Alex launched a high-powered fastball, and Cassie effortlessly caught it, and returned the favor with a knuckleball. In the meantime, Kayla was playing with Blitz and Sam's daughter, Karina, as the two of them made a sandcastle together. Alek walked over to his father's side, and asked, "Dad, can I help you and mother set up for picnic?" Exile smiled, and replied, "Da…I think she and Comrade Colleen are needing help with the umbrella." The two Huskies walked over to join Colleen and Kasha, and Exile said, "Are you needing help with umbrella?" Colleen smiled, and replied, "Sure, Exile…that'd be great. Could you hold it, while Kasha and I secure it to the stand?" Exile replied, "Da…piece of bean…can of cake." Colleen chuckled at Exile's unique 'way with words', and before long, they had everything set up.
Hunter came back over, fresh from helping Blitz check the volleyball net for stability. He sat down next to his wife, and the others soon joined them. Hunter picked up two slices of bread, some bacon, lettuce, and a slice of tomato, and made himself a BLT. He then placed a spoonful of ranch dip on his plate, along with a handful of chips, and then he grabbed a can of Coke. Colleen fixed a roast beef sandwich for herself, and the kids decided to have what their father was having, except for Kayla. She fixed herself the same kind of sandwich that her mother was having, and before long, everyone else had finished fixing up their lunches.
The Master stood with Professor Hubert on the balcony, as the two of them watched the Rovers enjoy their time together. He said, "I'm so proud of them all, Professor…they're not only international heroes, but they've also found true love, and above all else, they've stayed true to the qualities that I chose them for…their honor, courage, and loyalty." Hubert replied, "I couldn't have said it better myself, Master…they really are something, and as long as they're around, the world can always count on them being there to answer the call." Smiling, The Master headed back inside, and Hubert followed him. They headed into the surveillance room, and began monitoring the satellite recon data from around the world.
Meanwhile, the Rovers were finishing their picnic, and Hunter said, "It's such a wonderful feeling, to know that I've got all of you here with me…my lovely wife Colleen, our three kids, my mom, and of course…all of you…the best friends a dog could ask for. You guys are great, and I want to propose a toast…to friendship!!" The other Rovers all tapped their soda cans together, and they said in unison, "TO FRIENDSHIP!!" Once they finished their sodas, they all split into teams for a game of volleyball. Hunter's team won narrowly, 15-14. Wiping the sweat out of his fur, Hunter shook Exile's hand, and said, "Nice serve there, buddy…if Colleen hadn't been there to knock it back over, you would've won." Exile replied, "Da…I had wonderful time, Comrade. Now then…I believe we have plans to go to park?" Hunter replied, "You got it, Exile. Let's head out, Rovers!" Before long, they all headed into the vehicle hangar, and hopped into the Street Rover, which had recently been modified to accommodate all of the Rovers. Once they were all buckled in, they headed out.
After a two-hour drive, the Rovers arrived at the park, and headed off for their various activities. Hunter and Colleen curled up under the shade of a tree and began reading, while the kids played a game of baseball nearby, under Starlight's watchful eyes. Blitz and Sam went for a swim in the lake, and Exile took Kasha for a walk along the hiking trails. Hunter looked over at Colleen, and said to himself, 'Dear God…she's beautiful…I truly have been blessed, in order to have this one-of-a kind dog as my wife. I couldn't be this happy with anyone else…and nobody's ever gonna take her place in my heart.' Colleen looked up from her book, and she then moved up so that her head was resting on his chest. She said, "Huntie…what are you thinking about?" He wrapped an arm around her waist, and replied, "I was thinking about how lucky I am to have met you, Colleen…and even luckier to have been the dog that wound up as your husband. When I was just a pup, Colleen…I honestly never really imagined that I'd ever find someone to spend my life with, much less someone as sweet and beautiful as you are. I was more concerned about avoiding Animal Control officers, and finding food…not to mention thinking of my mother. When I got caught, I honestly would've gone nuts from boredom, if I hadn't been roomed with Muzzle. The day I was 'chosen' was a godsend for me…since that was what brought us together. I love you, Colleen…and I will never, ever leave you." She replied, "Huntie, I went through the same thing when I was growing up. After my mum died, my heart felt crushed…she was all I had, and there I was…only a little over a year old, and I was forced to look out for myself. True, I had a few male dogs that I used to be close to, but once I found out what they really wanted from me, I dropped them like a bad habit. I thought I'd never find the one special dog who would truly love and appreciate me, for more than just my looks. The day we met, Huntie…I knew that you were the one…you're honorable, charming, kind, and you've never looked down on me, or treated me like a porcelain doll. With you, I can be who I really am, and there's no other male dog anywhere in the world, that could ever make me feel this good. I love you, Huntie-Wuntie, with all my heart." They kissed one another, and then Colleen said, "Huntie, I'd like to sing this song for you, called 'Edge Of Soul', by Yoshiya Motoaki." Hunter replied, "Please, Colleen…that song sounds so perfect for us." She stood up, cleared her throat, and began singing.
'To love! To shine!
We all need to shine on, to see how far we've come on our journey.
How far yet to go, searching for our star
Deep in the night, I pray in my heart for that special light
to shower me with love,
to shower me with power,
to shine from above!
I got to get to the Edge of Soul, to carry on what I believed in from the very start
I got to get to the Edge of Soul, to carry on deep in my heart
To love, to shine!
To love, to shine!
Come strip down and face it, your all
About time you broke down your wall
Free your mind
A brand new world waits for you, you'll find
Nobody can just do it for you
It's time that you knew
It's up to you to love
it's up to you to shine
the light true and blue
You got to get to the Edge of Soul, to carry on what you believed in from the very start
You got to get to the Edge of Soul, to carry on, deep in your heart
You got to get to the Edge of Soul, to carry on what you believed in from the very start
You got to get to the Edge of Soul, to carry on what you believed in from the very start
You got to get to the Edge of Soul, to carry on what you believed in from the very start
You got to get to the Edge of Soul, to carry on, deep in your heart
To love, to shine!
To love, to shine!
To love!'
Hunter pulled Colleen into a warm, passionate embrace once she was finished, and said, "Colleen, my English Rose…you honestly are an angel sent from heaven…and I never want to live a day without you in my life. I've got a song for you too, called 'Glory of Love', by Peter Cetera." Colleen replied, "Huntie, I love that song, and it's perfect for us." Hunter pressed his lips against hers for a minute, and then he pulled away, cleared his throat, and he then began singing to her, letting her know that she would always have his love, until the end of time itself.
'Tonight it's very clear
Cause we're both lying here
There's so many things I wanna say
I will always love you
I will never leave you alone
Sometimes I just forget, say things I might regret
It breaks my heart to see you crying
I don't want to lose you
I could never make it alone
I am a man who would fight for your honor
I'll be the hero you're dreaming of
We'll live forever knowing together
That we did it all for the glory of love
You keep me standing tall
You help me through it all
I'm always strong when you're beside me
I have always needed you
I could never make it alone
I am a man who would fight for your honor
I'll be the hero you've been dreaming of
We'll live forever knowing together
That we did it all for the glory of love
It's like a knight in shining armor
From a long time ago
Just in time I will save the day
Take you to my castle far away
I am the man who will fight for your honor
I'll be the hero that you're dreaming of
We're gonna live forever knowing together
That we did it all for the glory of love
We live forever knowing together
That we did it all for the glory of love
We did it all for love
We did it all for love
We did it all for love
We did it all for love...'
Colleen embraced Hunter, and said, "Oh my…Huntie, that song was so perfect for us…I never could be this happy, without you in my life. Huntie, please…don't ever leave me." He pulled her close, and replied, "I could never leave you, Colleen…you've become my heart and soul, and I couldn't possibly go on leading the team if I lost you…you're more than my second-in-command…you're my best friend, and the one that I love with every fiber of my being." She replied, "I love you too, Huntie…" They pulled each other into another kiss, and Starlight snapped a photo, which caused them both to break off. Starlight said, "I'm sorry…I just couldn't help it. You two look so cute together…and those songs, I could literally feel the love in the air." Hunter looked at Colleen, and said, "How about if we continue this later, Colleen?" She replied, "I'll take you up on that offer, Huntie!" As they continued with their day of fun, they had no clue of the trouble that was brewing over in Iran.
At a secret military base, out in the Iranian Desert…
A pair of guards, both of them armed with Ak-47 assault rifles, patrolled the gates of the secret base, ready to shoot any trespassers. A large vehicle appeared on the horizon, and was revealed as a BRDM-2, a Russian-built Armored Personnel Carrier. It stopped at the gate, and the driver spoke to one of the guards. He said, "I am bringing his excellency, Mahmoud Ahmedinejad, onto the facility for a look at our new bomber, before we launch it and exterminate the filthy American pigs. Move aside, now!" The guards opened the gate, and the APC drove inside. Once they arrived, they escorted Ahmedinejad to the giant hangar, and led him inside. There, in the middle of the huge building, sat a gigantic bomber, bristling with quad-barreled 30mm gun turrets, for disposing of enemy fighters. It had six enormous jet engines, and was easily twice the size of an American B-2 Spirit stealth bomber. Ahmedinejad walked around the bomber, along with his five most trusted bodyguards, and the technicians in charge of the bomber. The huge plane was known as 'The Heavenly Dagger', and carried a massive bombload…more than enough to destroy several large American cities. Ahmedinejad asked, "How long until we are ready to launch, Captain?" The man who had been slated to fly the bomber replied, "Six more days, excellency. We are awaiting the delivery of the last fuel shipment, and the arrival of our special weapon, a nuclear bomb, which we will drop onto Washington, DC." Ahmedinejad replied, "Excellent. Keep me informed of your progress…and if anything goes wrong, I shall personally throw you out in the desert as bait for the scavengers. Get back to work, all of you!" The men all hurried back to their stations, unaware that they'd been observed.
Back at Road Rover HQ…
The Master observed the giant Iranian bomber, and when the mention was made of a nuclear weapon, he said, "Oh no…this madman needs to be stopped, and now!!" He pressed the recall button, which sent a signal to the Rovers.
Over at the park…
Hunter and Colleen were enjoying a nice, cozy session of reading under a shady tree, when their collar tags started to glow. Hunter said, "Blast it…every time we get a day off…someone's gotta go and start trouble. Come on, Rovers…duty calls!!" They headed back to the Street Rover, and returned to HQ, so that The Master could brief them.
Once they arrived, The Master said, "Rovers, we have an urgent situation in Iran, which needs your immediate attention. Mahmoud Ahmedinejad, as you all know, has long been a sponsor of terrorist activities. However, when Osama Bin Laden was taken down, he largely dropped off the scope…until today. His military is gearing up for war, and now, he's got himself a giant bomber, capable of flying from Iran, clear across the ocean to the United States. It's got a massive payload, including a nuclear bomb. Rovers, head over to Iran, destroy that bomber, and capture Ahmedinejad. Good Luck!!" Hunter gave the rallying cry of, "LET'S HIT THE ROAD, ROVERS!!" As Starlight headed down to the rec room with the kids, the Rovers all moved down to the armory, geared up, and then they headed for the Stealth Rover. Hunter fed fuel into the engines, and then they were off, determined to stop Ahmedinejad's plan dead in its tracks.
Next Chapter: The Rovers arrive in the skies of Iran, and they must do battle with the Iranian Air Force, before making their way further into the country and knocking out the large Iranian army base that stands between them and their final objective, the enormous prototype bomber, and Ahmedinejad's Palace. Be here next time for Chapter Three: Desert Demolition Derby