Sorry this took so long. Things were a bit busy, but now I'm back.
Chapter 3
Everything was going according to Doug's plan. They had the princess. Now on to the next part.
As Howard boarded the boat while carrying an unconscious Theresa, Dave noticed Doug beside the horse, tearing some sort of cloth.
"What's that?"
"It's fabric from the uniform of an army officer of Flackville." Doug explained.
"Who's Flackville?" Howard questioned, a question that Doug answered with exasperation.
"The country across the sea! The sworn enemy of Norrisville." Doug then released the horse, letting it run in the direction of the kingdom before he made his way to the boat. "Once the horse reaches the castle, the fabric will make the prince suspect the people of Flackville abducted his love." His explanation continued as he boarded the vessel. "When he finds her dead on the Flackville frontier, his suspicions will be confirmed."
"You never said anything about killing her." Howard said in surprise.
"I've hired you to help me start a war. It's a prestigious line of work, with a long and glorious tradition." Doug countered. Howard didn't seem convinced though, as he sighed and shook his head.
"I just don't think it's right, killing and innocent girl." Doug, who'd been calm the entire time, suddenly became angry with Howard's statement.
"Am I going mad? Or did the word "Think" come out of your mouth? You were not hired for your brains, you hippopotamic landmass!"
"I agree with Howard." Dave chimed in from the dock before leaping into the boat and climbing to the upper part of the deck.
"What happens to her is no concern to you." Doug made his way up to join Dave as he spoke. "I will kill her. And remember this, never forget this! When I found you, you were so poor, you couldn't buy food." It was then that Doug turned his tirade to Howard, descending the stairs as he spoke. "And you! Friendless, brainless, helpless, hopeless! Do you want me to send you back where you were, unemployed, in Greenland!?"
With that, Doug moved to the other side of the ship. The other two men were silent for a moment before Dave made his way down to Howard.
"Doug, he can fuss." Dave spoke in a prompting tone. Howard paused, repeating the last word before adding on.
"I think he like to scream at us."
"Probably means no harm"
"He is very short on charm." This made Dave laugh slightly.
"You have a great gift for rhyme." He complimented Howard
"Some of the time." It was then that Doug became annoyed.
"Enough of that." He ordered as the boat sailed away, But Dave and Howard had no interest in stopping. Dave had to prompt Howard once again.
"Howard, are there rocks ahead?"
"If there are, we'd all be dead." The continued rhyming annoyed Doug further, causing him to interject.
"No more rhymes now. I mean it." After a brief pause Howard piped up for one last rhyme.
"Anybody want a peanut?"
Only Doug's frustrated screams could be heard as the group sailed off into the distance.
The very image of Howard rhyming is so weird! I can't believe I actually had to write that. Some fans might've recognized that I changed a couple of things from the movie. I wasn't sure if the original script was appropriate for the rating, so I toned it down to be safe. Hope you guys enjoyed it!
