Rock-a-Doodle (Reboot)/Transcript

Scene 1
(The Song "Goodnight and Goodmorning" by Hall and Oates plays. The Scene opens in a town at nighttime, after a long pan of the countryside We zoom in on a farm, where An Elderly dog is asleep on the ground, a mouse sleeping on a haybale, a squirrel asleep on a rocking chair while holding a banjo, and a magpie asleep on a fence post. inside a Barn, Two Rabbits are asleep on a hammock, a family of cats asleep in a stable, along with an elderly cat. and in a chicken coop, a few chickens and turkey is asleep, along with a rooster. then We zoom out of the farm.)

Narrator - Once upon a time, maybe not too long ago... Life on the farm isn't always all work and no play. Well, Our story begins with just one familiar sound.

Voice - Cock-a-do-ooooo! (The sun starts to come up)

Narrator - Yes. One crow from a certain rooster named Chanticleer, and the sun goes up, like a piece of toast coming out of a toaster. Believe Me. All He had to do was crow, and everyone celebrates the morning Like it was New Year’s Day.(Chanticleer does His “Sun do Shine” musical number and the animals celebrate.) Chanticleer was very popular among His kind. (The Chickens and turkey dance, as the Chicks cheer for one kitten making a pawstand. the dog is having trouble tying His shoes.) He even helped Me tie My shoes. (the squirrel is playing the banjo.) And He works well with the Owner, Kristoff the Squirrel. (The Mice go up on a haybale, Sandy and Minnie are holding most of their offsprings with one playing with Sandy’s ear as Sandy plays the harmonica. then, Chanticleer sings on a barn's roof, then gets off.) This rooster had a heart of gold, a voice like a trumpet and can help others whenever they're in need. (Inside a barn, A Cat who was asleep, wakes up and grumpily opens the barn door.) But, not everyone is quite happy with what Chanticleer does.

Chanticleer - Oh! Nero! Good morning.

Nero - Don't "Good Morning" Me, Chanticleer. let Me sleep! some of Us are still struggling to rest. Good night! (Closes the barn door.)

Chanticleer - Huh. It’s much too early for bed. But, He's right. We do need rest. (Inside the Barn, Nero is pouting about His nap being interrupted.)

Narrator - Now, Nero used to work for an industrialist, but after He retired, He moved to this farm to rest. sadly, He never got enough sleep to enjoy it.

Nero - Grrr... and Chanticleer crows like He always does. the second He does it, He turns the farm into a birthday party. (paces around the room) for Five Seasons, I've put up with His crowing every morning. But, as much as I'd like to leave... (Gets depressed.) I can't. (Two Chicks and a mouse see this, but Nero sees them) And what are You staring at? (The chicks and mouse run off.) Hmm...

(At night, while everyone was asleep, Nero wakes up and sneaks out of the barn.)

Narrator - Now, Nero was Fed up with Chanticleer and the others keeping Him awake at the daytime, and so, that night, He decided to find a replacement rooster that won’t crow very loud, but can defeat Chanticleer in a fight.

(In a garden, Nero in a black cloak, is checking the roosters.)

Nero - Hmm. Nah, too scrawny. No, too distracted. Sigh. not coordinated enough. (Sees a serious looking rooster.) huh. This one looks determined. Ok, You’ll fight Chanticleer at 5:30 AM which is 45 minutes away. (Walks off as the scene changes to the barn interior, with everyone still asleep as Nero sneaks back to His bed.)

Narrator - Without anyone knowing, Nero returned to the farm and went back to sleep. But minutes later... (Chanticleer's crow is heard.)

Nero - And He crows... (Thinking) And now, the fight.

(A fight can be heard, as the animals watched in shock.)

Patou - Nero! Hey! Wake up!

Nero - Ugh... Patou, I need My sleep.

Patou - I know that, but another rooster is fighting Chanticleer!

Nero - Another Rooster? (Sees the fight.)

Narrator - Nero put up a bit of a front to keep the others from getting suspicious. and Even though, Chanticleer put up a good fight... (The Rogue Rooster defeats Chanticleer and makes a scary face at Him.)

Rogue Rooster - Heh. Today is the last day You'll crow for the sun... (Stomps Chanticleer's throat repeatedly, but Patou tackles Him before any more damage could be done.) Wha? Yikes! (Avoids the sunlight as Nero notices.)

Patou - So, not satisfied with winning, You intend to continue clobbering Chanticleer?

Rogue Rooster - And make it so no farm will ever want Him. and I will live Here! (Flies in Chanticleer's Coop.)

Patou - Even if You replace Chanticleer, You'll never be as great as Him, much less call for the sun to rise. Besides, You attacked Him without mercy.

(Chanticleer gets up, defeated.)

Chanticleer - No, Patou. I lost. According to the rules, when two Roosters fight for a turf, the loser is to leave and never return. (Sheds tears.)

Patou - Chanti, You can't! Who else will crow to make the sun rise? (The other animals shout for Chanticleer to stay, but fall on deaf ears.) Please, Chanti.

Chanticleer - Sorry, Patou. I lost more than just the fight. I... lost My home, my job, and My friends... (Runs from the farmland in tears, as Nero started to feel bad.)

Nero - No... This isn't what I wanted.

Narrator - Poor Chanticleer left the farm without a second thought, and headed east. And as the sun was up, Everyone on the farm was too depressed to sing, dance, or even smile. Even Nero felt ashamed about what He did. So, that night, as everyone was going to sleep, Nero came to Me.

Nero - Patou, I have a feeling that Chanticleer's replacement might not be what He seems. When You pushed Him, He tried to avoid the sunlight.

Patou - Really?

Nero - Yes. Patou, First thing in the morning, I'll search for Chanticleer.

Patou - What? That's crazy. He's so far away, He could be halfway to China.

Nero - At least, I got to do something. It's better than waiting for Him to return, Which He might not.

Narrator - The Next Morning, as Nero was getting ready to search for Chanticleer, Chanti's replacement crowed, but... (The Rogue Rooster crows and utters a spell. the sun came up, but after a moment, the sun went down as the rogue rooster laughs maliciously.)

Peepers - Hey! The Sun went down in the east? That's scientifically impossible.

Snipes - Which means that new rooster can't raise the sun at all! Get Him! (The animals go after the rogue rooster, who flies away laughing. Nero leaves the barn and goes after Chanticleer.)

Patou - Good Luck, Nero! We believe in You to bring Chanti Home!

Narrator - Wanting to make things right with not only Chanticleer, but also the farm, Nero stated His journey to Chanticleer.

Nero - Ohh, I know I wanted some extra sleep, but I didn’t want this! (Bumps into a cloaked figure.) Ow! Watch where You’re— (Sees the Duke of Owls in front of Him.) You!

Narrator - Or... so He thought.

Duke - Yes. I should thank You for getting rid of that bird. Now, without Him, The night will last forever!

Nero - No...! You can’t!

Duke - Heh. If You try to stop Me, go after that bird, or tell just one word to Your friends at the farm... I can only imagine what will happen the second Your friends realize You drove away Chanticleer. Or... (pulls out Nero’s grandkitten from His cloak) do you want Me to eat Him whole?

Nero - You monster! (The Duke starts to choke the Kitten.) Stop! He’s innocent. (Sheds tears) Just let Him go. (scene zooms out to a book held by a farmer.)

Scene 2
Boy - Oh, My.

Man - And so, the endless night began. Which meant night creatures like Coyotes, Raccoons, and Owls began to attack the farm animals. (The boy hides under the covers as captions say "Midwest Tennessee 1959".) Edmond, it’s okay. It’s not real. (Edmond slowly comes out from under the covers.) It’s just a story. It’s not really happening.

Edmond - Sorry.

Man - It's understandable. You never heard that story before. Your brothers liked it.

Scott - Yeah.

Mark - You said it, Dad.

Man - In fact, It was one of My favorite stories when I was your age. Of course, I'm sure Your Mom would've enjoyed reading it, But She'll be ready to leave the hospital tomorrow. (The phone rings.) Oh. (Picks up the phone.) Hello? Oh. Mr. Rostand. I wasn't expecting-- Huh?

Voice on Telephone - Frank, I don't have time for Your conversations. A Pack of coyotes are attacking the town!

Frank - What?! A pack of Coyotes? Ok. Thank You for telling Me. (Hangs up the phone.) Mark, Scott, We got to get the animals to a safe place and keep the coyotes out of the farm. Edmond, stay in the bedroom, where it's safe. (He, along with Mark and Scott exit the house to get the animals safely in the barn)

Edmond - Safe...?

Scott - Dad! the coyotes are coming!

Mark - We just about got the rest of the chickens inside the barn! (The Coyotes are attacking the fence.)

Scott - Dad! One is getting through! (Mark uses a cattle prod, zapping one of the attacking coyotes as the other coyotes continue attacking the fence.)

Edmond - Dad. (from inside His room, Edmond sees His father and His elder brothers hold off the coyotes.)

Edmond's Father - Aah! (One coyote claws Dad's arm.)

Edmond - Dad! Wait, maybe Chanticleer’s crow will make the sun come, and the coyotes will run away. (Gets the storybook.)

Mark - Dad! They’re gonna get through!

Frank - I’ll get Edmond out of the house! try to get to the truck! (Goes inside the house.)

(In Edmond’s room, He opens the window.)

Edmond - Chanticleer! If You can hear Me, Chanticleer, help My family! (A sudden gust of wind breaks one of the tree branches and breaks through the room, knocking out Edmond.)

Narrator - Edmond had a good idea calling Chanticleer for help, however... (The scene blacks out.)

(Edmond wakes up and sees the book glowing in a red color.)

Edmond - Wha-- Was Dad's book supposed to glow? (Edmond's Father opens the door.)

Frank - Edmond! Oh, thank goodness You're safe. We have to get out. Those coyotes will be in the house any second! (The Book opens and a Red vortex sucks Edmond and a few other things inside the book.)

Edmond - Dad! Help Me! (Edmond's Father tries to rescue Edmond but the book closes shut.)

Frank - Edmond! Edmond...

Scene 3
(Edmond falls endlessly in a portal stream, after a few seconds, Edmond’s body shrinks down in His night clothes and lands in a dark environment.)

Edmond - Ohh... Where-- Where am I? (Inside His night clothes, Edmond’s blue eyes are seen and Sees darkness everywhere.) It’s almost pitch-black. But, I see... a barn, but, It doesn't belong to My family.

Duke - So, You tried to shout for that Bird to come back. (Picks up Edmond’s clothes, and Edmond falls on the ground as a cat.)

Edmond - You! You're the owl who threatened Nero!

Duke - The one and the same. Now, This might come as a surprise to You, but it was a foolish move trying to challenge Me. But, screaming that Bird's name was an even more foolish move. in fact, Us Night creatures, not satisfied with 12 hours of darkness every night, We want more, like... 24 hours. but, for trying to bring that bird back, It’s nothing less than a death sentence.

Edmond - No...!

Duke - Ha! (The Duke breathes at Edmond, causing Him to become a coyote pup as Edmond runs around.) Nope. (Breathes at Edmond, who turns into a Yak.) Nah, too big. (Breathes at Edmond again, turning Him into a fly.) No, Too small. (Breathes at Edmond again, turning Him into a Porcupine, then Edmond falls on the Duke's foot.) YAAAAHHH! Ugh. Forget it. (Breathes at Edmond turning Him into a kitten again. (Runs Edmond into a corner.) I'll make sure You never interfere again. (Picks up Edmond, as He opens His mouth.)

Edmond - No! Daddy! Help Me!

Narrator - Now, here’s where I charge in. (Patou charges and bites down on one of the duke’s Wings as the farm animals toss rotten fruit at the Duke.)

Duke - Daaaaagggghhh! Ohh...! (Drops Edmond, who lands on the ground, scratching His head.) Ow-ow-ow-ow! You’ll pay for that pain, Patou! And for ruining My snack--

Patou - You think I’m gonna let you eat a defenseless kitten after you caused Chanti-- (Edmond notices Patou fighting off the Duke.)

Edmond - A Talking dog...?

Patou - Little Guy! Get something that can produce light!

Edmond - Light...? My Flashlight! Of course. (locates His flashlight on the ground, aims it at the Duke, turns it on, forcing the Duke to be blown far away.)

Duke - Yaaaaaahhhhh! (the shock causes Edmond and Patou to crash into a haybale.)

Patou - Whew. A few more moments, and we would have been done for. I got to admit, We were lucky that flashlight was there. (searches the haybale where Edmond is hiding in.) By any chance You have a name?

Edmond - It’s Edmond. And You can speak?

Patou - Yeah. Doesn't everyone? I'm Patou.

Edmond - Well, Is the owl gone?

Patou - for the time being, Yes. But, He’ll return, He won‘t be alone, and He’ll be ready. You know, I would have gotten more serious, if I had My shoes tied.

Edmond - And why are You wearing shoes?

Patou - Well, I got bunions. So, I figured I'd wear shoes to help My feet. Before Chanticleer left, He ties them.

Edmond - Well, if that's the case, I'll show you how to tie-- (Sees He has cat paws.) What the? I have claws? Four fingers... I'm covered in fur!

Patou - Well, most cats are covered in fur.

Edmond - But-- But, that's impossible. (Sees Himself in a pond, causing Him to screech and fall backwards.) Uh-oh. (Feels His face, and reacting seeing that He has whiskers) I have longer whiskers? Wait-- I'm a cat. Patou, Help Me! I can't be a cat! I don't want to be a cat! I’m a boy!

Patou - Ok, calm down. I can't take You seriously. since You're... well...

Edmond - What do You mean-- (looks down.) Whoa! (Hides inside behind the haybale.) are there any clothes that could fit Me?

Patou - Well, I could find some clothes in the barn, but I don’t know if they’ll fit you.

Edmond - Please, Patou? It's kind of embarrassing. almost as much going to school wearing a sweater in Spring.

Patou - Well, You did say “please”, Edward. (Goes into the barn and returns with a pile of clothes.)

Edmond - Thank You. And it’s Edmond. (Searches the pile.) Hmm. No, too big. Hmm... Ah! This one's good. (Puts on a green long-sleeve shirt with a blue neckerchief.) Well, at least-- (Licks His paw but spits.) Ugh! Why did I do that?! I licked My paw! (He starts to act like a real cat and senses something.)

Voice - Patou? Hello?

Patou - I’m outside the barn! (A mouse comes up from a mouse hole.)

Mouse - Patou, Why did You go in and out of the barn? There's not much food left, and-- (Edmond wanders around and sees the mouse) Huh? AAAA! (Edmond hides behind Patou.) Did that cat just...? (Patou laughs.)

Patou - You don’t have to worry, Peepers. it’s only Edwin. He’s a harmless kitten.

Edmond - I told You! My name’s Edmond, Ok? I can’t believe I ran from a mouse. It was almost half the size as Me.

Peepers - Yeah. I’ll assume You goaded Patou to trust You. (Flicks one of Edmond’s whiskers.) Well, I won't.

Edmond - Huh?

Patou - Peepers, be nice. The little guy almost got eaten by that owl. Besides, He provided a flashlight, even after the owls took most of them away.

Peepers - Ha. Cats eat mice. Like Nero used to do.

Patou - Peepers, don’t drag Nero into this. (a whole bunch of animals come out of the barn.) He went after Chanticleer, to convince Him to come back, so be grateful.

Squirrel - I guess We're safe for some time.

Male Rabbit - Minnie, look at those books On the ground! (Sees a slingshot) what’s that?

Patou - Sorry about Peepers’ behavior. She never trusted any cat, no matter what age.

Edmond - Well, how can I? I'm a boy in a cat's body. how can I get used to it? I'll never see My family again. I only wish My Dad and brothers are alright.

Patou - What? What do you Mean?

Edmond - Well, before I became a cat, My Father and brothers were under attack by coyotes. (Stuey the pig curls up into a ball.)

Turkey - Ohh. I don't like coyotes.

Minnie - But, They're not as bad as F, O, X, E, S.

Patou - Edgar... I had no idea. Are they alright?

Edmond - Hopefully, Yes. and My name's Edmond. And worse, if Chanticleer doesn't return home, the Sun will never shine again and We'll all be at the mercy of anyone attacking the farm. and where are the stars?

Patou - Well, because the Duke hates light, He blocked out all the stars in the sky, even the moon.

Edmond - He blocked out the Moon, too?

Patou - Afraid so. (Sandy picks up a picture frame.)

Sandy - Um... What's with the picture? (gives the frame to Edmond, which is a picture of His human family.)

Edmond - (softly) My... family.

Peepers - You carry a picture of tailless monkeys you claim to be Your family? Awkward.

Edmond - No, They're called Humans. and one of them--

Peepers - Humans... Hmm. They might be a new species.

(A Magpie flies up, but accidentally crashes into Edmond, who lands on His feet, and saves His picture frame.)

Magpie - Zowie-wowie! We must be even closer to the city. Us Magpies sure would like to come here. so, where next? Huh? Huh? Huh?

Peepers - Snipes, Two things. One, We're not looking for the City. Two, and most importantly, We're looking for Chanticleer.

Snipes - Well, He is in the city, right?

Edmond - Oh! So, He's in the city?

Snipes - Well, Yeah. He was heading there, the day He left. I mean, He went east. (To Peepers) So, why not make Yourself useful, and point Us to the direction of the city or at least have Your pet kitten do tricks?

Edmond - Pet Kitten? Me?

Peepers - Snipes, This-s is hardly the time for pers-s-sonal reasons-s to going to the city. (Sees Edmond.) Besides, I just met you. Hmm. You're not a Persian, are You a British Shorthair? I heard that some cats don’t eat mice, but just... (Makes slashing sound.)

Edmond - What? No! I don’t kill mice! let alone eat one.

Peepers - Ha. I don’t Believe you.

Snipes - Peepers, Say it, don't spray it with Your lisp.

Peepers - You know, My lisp would be proof enough for Me to be a rare specimen.

Snipes - Oh, Come off the Scientist talk. (Peepers goes into a rage for a few seconds.) You're not making any sense.

Patou - Calm Down, already.

Edmond - So, the story's real. Chanticleer left because He thought He doesn't have a friend in the farm after losing to that rooster brute and worse, He lost His ability to crow.

Peepers - Story?

Patou - You're right. And without Him, the Farm will be at the mercy of the owls. That's why We're searching for Chanticleer. (Edmond sees the other animals feel bad.) As you can see, We’re all That’s left of the farm, as everyone else was eaten by the owls. And We need Chanticleer now, more than ever.

Squirrel - But, We couldn't leave since the Owls and their friends keep a vigil watch.

Stuey - And because of that Rogue Rooster, leaving when We needed the sun the most...

Edmond - Well, I guess I can be of help getting You to the city. I went there one time with My Mom and Dad while I was a boy.

Snipes - A boy what?

Edmond - I mean, before I got inside a cat's body, and when I was nearly eaten by a scary-faced owl.

Stuey - Owl? Did He say Owl?

Peepers - Edmond, was it? Is it possible You'll take Us to the city?

Edmond - How can I? I'm a cat-- No, a kitten. I doubt the trains allow cats to be inside.

Peepers - Well, I've seen a few cats come in the trains before, so long as they have tickets. Or at least have money to buy them. In any case, I might forgive You for that scare You gave Me and for being a cat, if You use Yourself as bait to lure away the owls. (Pulls one of Edmond's whiskers)

Patou - Not a chance, Peepers. We‘re not going to sacrifice one of our own even if it mean—

Peepers - Well, If You prefer someone else in Your family who could be more than capable-- (pokes at the picture frame.)

Edmond - As much as I'd want them to come...

Snipes - Um, Guys? Problem.

Peepers - Are they Scaredy-cats like You?

Patou - Peepers...

Edmond - What gives You the right to say that?

Peepers - Well, are they?

Patou - Peepers, That's enough. I think an apology’s in order.

Snipes - Guys, Really!

Peepers - for What? Talking down to a feline who hid from a mouse?

Patou - Peepers, Stop!

Edmond - Alright, already! I'm not scared. I'll do whatever I can to bring Chanticleer home.

Patou - Ha! Well said!

Edmond - Only then, He'll be able to bring the sun back to the farm. (The animals cheer.)

Snipes - Um, But how will We get there, if those Coyotes won't let Us?

Edmond - Coyotes? (They see outside and see a pack of coyotes coming.) Uh-oh! (He and the animals hide out in the barn as the coyotes reach the farm.)

Peepers - Sigh. Just as We decide to go to the city, the coyotes come. (Looks at Edmond still looking at His picture frame.) You miss your family?

Edmond - Yes. I'm sure one of My brothers or My Father could be capable of bringing Chanticleer home. But, They won't be able to.

Peepers - What's Your family like?

Edmond - Well, A long time ago, My Dad once worked at a factory. the pay was great, but was dissatisfied, since it wasn't helping other people. so, He quit His job, and decided to be a farmer. (Peepers imagines Edmond's Father as a cat leaving the factory and tending to a garden) then He married Dory, who would be My mom. (Imagines Cat Frank and Cat Dory in wedding attire) and as Years went by, Scott was born, then Mark, and then, Me. (Takes a closer look at the picture.)

Peepers - Wow. Um, Edmond? You said Your Dad or Your brothers might bring Chanti back home, but what about Your mom? (places Her paw on Edmond's wrist as She makes eye contact with Him)

Edmond - Well, She's been better. She went to a hospital because She got the flu a few days ago.

Peepers - Hmm. Your eyes aren't blinking. and Your pulse didn't speed up or down. That means You're not lying. My condolences.

Patou - That may be, How will We get past the coyotes? (Harmonica music is heard.)

Edmond - Wait, Maybe... (searches the barn as Minnie watches over Her six offsprings who are in a top hat.)

Minnie - I wonder what He’s doing? (Notices Sandy playing His harmonica.) Sandy... (Sandy stops playing.)

Sandy - Heh. Sorry. But in all serious, what is that? (holds up a slingshot)

Minnie - It's a slingshot, Sandy. used by youngsters to fire small projectiles.

Peepers - Hey, Look there. (Edmond returns with a few rolls of firecrackers, spare flashlights, some candles, a magnifying glass, and a wagon.)

Edmond - A Wagon for transportation, some candles to keep the darkness away, firecracker rolls to scare away the coyotes, and a magnifying glass.

Peepers - Magnifying glass? There's nothing to-- (Sees Edmond use the flashlight to focus on the magnifying glass and direct it on the candle wick, which lights.)

Peepers - Oh! Very smart!

Edmond - Yes. Something I learned in Science class.

Patou - Science Class?

Edmond - But I'd let You or Her light the firecrackers since it says "Keep out of reach of children".

Peepers - By “Her”, You mean Me? (Edmond nods.) Hmm. Wait, There's not much room in this wagon. Just room enough for a few of Us.

Edmond - You're right. Patou would be a great help, You'll need Me since I know where the city is, You don't take up much room, Peepers.

Peepers - Well, That's an understatement. but getting to the city by wagon won't be enough. (Reacts.) Hey...

Minnie - I’m going, too.

Sandy - But what about--

Minnie - Don’t worry. there’s plenty of food for Our kids.

Sandy - I was meaning how to keep them out of harm's way. I mean, they can’t survive without their mother.

Minnie - You'll think of something. (Kisses Sandy, making His ears go up.) And promise Me You'll keep Our kids safe.

Sandy - I promise. (Blushes as He scratches His nosetip and gives the slingshot to Minnie, who gives it to Edmond.) and... return safely, Minnie.

Edmond - We'll just go to the train station. I know the City is miles away, but, it's no big deal if We go by train. (Patou places a straw hat on Edmond’s Head) Um... Patou...

Patou - You’re an honorary member of the farm, Edison. I'm sure everyone agrees. (Most of the farm animals applaud.)

Edmond - That’s Edmond. but thank you.

Peepers - Well, so long as He won’t be grumpy like a certain cat We know.

Patou - Knock it off, Peepers.

(Outside the house, the coyotes are still waiting on the front door. then a roll of firecrackers fall on the ground.)

Coyote - What is that?

Coyote 2 - I don't know.

Coyote 3 - Wait, is that...?

(The Firecracker roll explodes multiple times, making the coyotes disperse. The animals open the barn door allowing Edmond's group, Composed of Edmond, Patou, Peepers, and Minnie to outrun the coyotes and slam the door shut before the coyotes can get in.)

Sandy - Good luck, Minnie! Safe journey! (The animals wave goodbye to Edmond's group)

Snipes - Ohh... I can't stand all the goodbyes. Wait for Me! (Flies for the wagon as Edmond's group heads for the train station which is four miles away as a few of the coyotes pursues them.)

Pig - So, You're alright with Your wife going with the others?

Sandy - They'll need all the help they can get. and We've done our part. Hopefully, They'll return before the Owls come.

Pig - Owls...? (Shudders as the scene blacks out.)

Scene 4
(The Scene changes to a cemetery as a group of shadowy figures approach the Duke of Owls.)

Narrator - That's right. Owls. While Edmond and the others were on the way to another mode of transportation to the city, The Duke and His owls were brooding. (Inside a crypt, The Duke plays a segment of “Night on Bald Mountain” with his pipe organ with one wing as His henchmen watch.)

Duke - I can’t believe I had to trudge back to the cemetery instead of flying, and after I was hit!

Henchmen - (Singing) Hit by what?

Duke - a flashlight!

Henchmen - (Singing) How horrible... How horrible...!

Yellow Owl - Flashlight? What’s that?

Duke - Imbecile! It’s a holdable form of the sun.

Henchmen - Horrifying! Horrifying! Horrifying!

Duke - Never mind! just When I was about to enjoy a snack for I, I was about to eat the kitty like a spider swallowing a flyyyyyy! Well, I can’t really. But, before that, what malicious mutt would come charging in and would bite My wing without hesitating?!

Henchmen - Who, Who, Who, Who, Who?

Duke - Who Do You think?

Henchmen - Him?

Duke - Yes, Him! Wipe out the farm, the dog, the cat, everything in it, or do You want the chicken back?

Henchmen - (Singing) No, We hate the sun! it means Nooooooo!

Duke - And it would be a great help my wing heal better. IF, I repeat, IF! That Rooster... Never... Crows! Yah-ha-ha-ha!

Henchmen - (Singing) We hate the sun, That's what We know, We hate the rooster, We can’t let Him crow...

Duke - Never let Him Crow!

Henchmen - (Singing) We hate the sun, We have to show, We all hate the rooster, Never let Him crow... Never let... Him... Crow...!

Duke - We’ll never let Him crow... Ever. (A young owl wearing a blue cape and a scrawny owl wearing goggles run into the Crypt and slide down the organ.)

Young Owl - Dad! I’ve something that might interest You!

Scrawny Owl - Speak for yourself! I‘m Going to tell Uncle Dukey this news. (They Both crash into the Duke as they fell and land on a pile of crabgrass as the young owl and scrawny owl bounce off and land on the organ keys.)

Young Owl - Dad, There’s something You should know. (The duke screams magic breath at the two owls, turning the scrawny owl into a condor, and the young owl into a sparrow.)

Scrawny Owl - Was that necessary?

Duke - Hunch, I said it before, I’ll say it again. Never crash into Me or be clumsy. it’s childish. And Taupe, I'm not Your father.

Taupe - Well, what do You suggest I call You-- No, wait. just hear me out. Patou and a few others are now on their way to a train station by way of a wagon.

Hunch - There’s also a white kitten there.

Duke - (Screaming magic breath at Taupe and Hunch returning them to normal.) Excellent! now, Hunch...

Hunch - Yeah?

Duke - Might I suggest You, uh... turn that dog and His friends into a midnight snack? (Hunch laughs.)

Taupe - sigh. I guess it’s not my time, huh?

Duke - Sorry, maybe another time.

Taupe - I thought as much.

Scene 5
(In a pitch-Black environment, Patou and the others traverse the area as Edmond was curled up like a ball.)

Narrator - Bound for the train station, We were confounded by the Darkness, Edmond most of all, and We couldn’t see much, not even the flashlight would be enough to pierce through.

Patou - We’re not making much progress. It’s so Dark, I can’t see any Trees. (crashes into one) Ow!

Minnie - We need to keep going, Patou.

Peepers - Why not let Edmond guide Us, Patou? Cats have better night-vision.

Minnie - Really?

Peepers - Yes. Cats would need a sixth of light most animals would need.

Snipes - Sixth?

Peepers - Come on, Ed. You're not an armadillo.

Edmond - J...Just because You say that, doesn’t mean You can-- Wait. (uncurls and sees the area with not much illumination but is still shaky.) t...turn left a little bit. (From up in the Sky, Hunch and four owl Henchmen fly to where Edmond's group is.) Wow! It's like wearing night-vision goggles.

Hunch - (Hums Ride of the Valkyries) Alright. Since the Coyotes are too dumb to actually complete the job, Your target is the animals on that Wagon. Incredulous Annihilation. (Hunch dive bombs Edmond in a pond as the other owls attack the others.)

Edmond - What's going-- (Hunch tries to drown Edmond, but He claw Hunch's talons.) Help!

(Two Owls carry the wagon up to the sky as two others attack the animals and try to take away the firecrackers.)

Edmond - Where are You?

(Minnie locates a flashlight and aims it to a magnifying glass to light a fuse from one of the firecracker rolls, held by one of the owls, which explode, scaring the owls into letting go of the wagon and dropping the firecrackers They stole.)

Patou - Yes! Great job!

Minnie - but not for long. (The Wagon lands on the ground, They then pick up Edmond, who got out of the pond.)

Edmond - Thanks! (Sees a sign that says "Caution! Poison Ivy") Uh-Oh... Jump out! (They all jump out with their supplies and roll into a building as the wagon goes down a hill and toward a brambly patch. Hunch recovers and sees the sign.)

Hunch - Ah. Poison Ivy. Oh-Ho, They're done for! (the other Owls crash into the sign.) Let's head back. Our work is done. (They fly back to the Overdell. We then zoom in to a dilapidated building inside, most of the group is mourning.)

Peepers - The Wagon. It's in the poison ivy.

Patou - And We don't have enough time to get to the City by foot.

Snipes - Just great. and We didn't bring any food. or anything to cut or clear the plants.

Edmond - Everyone --

Peepers - You should have gotten some before We left.

Snipes - What are You suggesting, We get some from this dump?

Edmond - Guys... Please.

Patou - Everyone, If You’ll just—

Peepers - ...If You think I'm going to let You--

Snipes - ...Simplify what You're saying, instead of confusing Me--

(Patou muffles Peepers and Snipes' Mouths.)

Patou - Calm down. The Little Guy wants to say something.

Edmond - Thank You. We might have lost the wagon, but We still have time to get to the train station. (Minnie checks the building with the flashlight.) Sure, It's still dark, but We can't just give up.

Minnie - Actually, We're there.

Edmond - What?

Minnie - We're there. of course, We'd have to pay 11 dollars each if We want to all go to the city. (A Train arrives.) Talk about lucky.

Peepers - But We don't have any funds with Us.

Edmond - But hopping a truck without a ticket is stealing. and stealing is a crime.

Snipes - We'll have to find another way to the train. cause it doesn't look like They'll let Us. (They see a few goats as guards.)

Peepers - Edmond, I have a plan. but it will involve the both of Us.

(The Goat Guards keep watch, while Patou, Minnie, and Snipes hide, Edmond with yellow eyes, places a firecracker roll at the stairs of the train station, then He returns and gives Peepers the OK. Peepers turns on the flashlight, the light from the flashlight goes through the glass, which burns through the fuse, and They make a run for it. the firecracker roll explodes multiple times, which alerts the guards.)

Goat Guard - What was that?

Goat Guard 2 - Come on! (Both guards check outside as Edmond's group goes inside one of the train cars which is the baggage train.) Firecrackers?

Goat Guard 1 - Someone pulled a fast one on Us! (the Train then heads for the city.)

Goat Guard 2 - (Uses His radio.) Gunther, this is Taylor. We might have a stowaway in the train. check the riders of their tickets.

(Inside the train’s Food Supplies Car area...)

Announcer - Our next destination will be the City, where Dreams become reality, or where dreams are broken. I don't know which. We’ll arrive in three days. Oh, and We got word of a possible stowaway in the train. if You're listening, stowaway or stowaways. just give up, It will be more easier.

Snipes - You know, I got to admit, That plan was great.

Peepers - I'll say. But, what will We do for the next three days avoiding capture?

Edmond - Yeah. We'll also need food.

Minnie - Don't worry. We got more than enough. but hiding from the workers will be hard.

Patou - Yeah. But, We've plenty of time to prepare. and one other thing.

Everyone else - What's that?

Patou - Peepers? You'll still need to apologize to Edwin.

Edmond, Snipes, and Minnie - It’s Edmond!

Patou - Ha. Sorry Again. You still need to apologize to Edmond, Peepers.

Peepers - Don’t hold Your breath.

Patou - Well, I tried. but, How will We exit without getting attention?

Edmond - I'll think of something.

(The Screen blacks out)

Scene 6
(At Owl Overdell, one of the vultures rushes hurriedly towards the Duke)

Vulture - Duke! Your father is coming! Your father is coming!

Duke - Oh, No...

Vulture - And Your nephew is coming back.

Duke - I'm going to expect great news.

Booming Voice: WHERE IS THAT MISERABLE SON OF MINE?!!

Duke - Sigh. It's Dad. (The gates of the overdell opens for A Bigger owl, who enters as The Duke and His henchmen approach.)

Vulture: K-k-King Archibald, welcome to Owl Overdell!

Archibald: I'm not here for your greetings, twerp.

Owl Henchmen - King Archibald? (They hide behind The Duke.)

Taupe - Hey, Grandpa.

Duke - Daddy! I hope the trip wasn't too troublesome.

Archibald: Luckily for you, it wasn't. I see that you have taken care of that rooster, Chanticleer, am I right? And I hope that my adorable little grandson isn't injured. (Grabbing the Duke by the cloak in an angry voice) Is He?

Taupe - Wow. I didn't realize You had it bad, Dad.

Duke - I said. I'm not Your Father.

(Hunch hums “Ride of the Valkyries” and crashes into one of the gravestones.)

Duke - Ah. Saved by the annoying humming. Hunch, How did it turn out?

Hunch - Oh, things went well, Uncle! The kitty and four others are done for! He he he he he!

Duke - In what way? What?

Hunch - Well, We had some problem, but last We saw them, Their wagon was going toward something poison-related.

Archibald: (To Hunch) You don't mean the Lake of Arsenic, do you, grandson?

Hunch - Actually, They fell in a bunch of brambles. And a sign said “Caution, Poison Ivy”. (Archibald facepalms in embarrassment.)

Taupe - Poison Ivy?

Duke - Oh, really? If that's the case, (Taupe plugs His ears.) IDIOT! (Breathes magic at Hunch turning him into a dodo.) Poison Ivy isn’t called for toxic capabilities. It only makes You itch, endlessly!

Archibald: Actually, Duke, I think you are the idiot. Because (Yelling) YOU HAVEN'T GOTTEN RID OF THAT BIRD-BRAINED ROOSTER LIKE I TOLD YOU TO! NOW CHANGE BACK MY GRANDSON!

Duke - sigh. Very well. (Breathes at Hunch, turning Him back to normal.) And since I can’t trust my own nephew to finish the job, I’ll just have Taupe do the deed and send some extra help.

Archibald - Extra help?

Duke - Yes. (Nero emotionlessly walks to the owls from the darkness.)

Archibald - Ah. For once, you thought ahead, hypnotizing a friend of the Rooster who defeated Me. But, won’t Taupe get blinded by the lights of the cityscape? Hardly any owls can withstand the light.

Duke - Oh, really? (Tosses a special pair of dark goggles, and a tape recorder to Taupe.)

Archibald: And may I ask about those goggles?

Duke - Well, It's to keep Taupe from getting hurt by the accursed light, and what I gave Him is a tape recorder, So He can record information in the future. (Taupe puts on the goggles) Taupe, You and Nero will go to the city and eliminate that Cat and His friends, Or... don't bother returning home.

Taupe - Very well.

Archibald - But getting to the city will take days.

Duke - But, in a plane, It will take a few hours.

Taupe - Really?

(The Screen blacks out We see a pan of the train nearing the city.)

Narrator - Three days-- well, three nights after getting on the train, We were nearing the city where Chanticleer would be. While we were in hiding, We had the time to get to know each other better.

Peepers - Ahh... We'll be reaching the city in a matter of minutes.

Snipes - Yeah! What's the plan?

Peepers - Wha-- We just search the city until Chanticleer is spotted. I know it will take time.

Minnie - But what if He doesn't want to return home? It means it will be for nothing.

Edmond - What? We can't just give up if Chanticleer doesn't want to come home. I'm sure Patou wouldn't-- Oh! Patou! I'm sorry. I didn't show You how to tie Your shoes. Sorry. OK. like this. (Ties Patou's right shoe.) Over... Around... Under... Through. and that's how it goes. Try it. (Music starts as Patou struggles with Tying His shoe.) Well, things take time.

Patou - Yes. but It will be worth it. (Singing) This old dog, Has paid his dues, But I could still learn a new trick or two, 'Cause I've been over, around, under and through, Life is just like tyin' your shoes. Now half the world is singin' the blues, But I've learned if you laugh you've got nothing to lose, Cause I've been over, around, under and through, Life is just like tyin' your shoes. Now when you try, Something new, Now, you're bound to make mistakes, Hey, but, no use cryin', Just keep on tryin', Soon you'll find it's a piece of cake. (To Edmond) Kid, you're never too old to learn, Now I's really old, And I's all ready to burn, you see, 'Cause I've been over, around, under and through, Life is just like tyin' your shoes. (A Goat listens in on the song.)

Patou/Edmond - Cause We've been over, around, under and through, Life is just like tyin' your shoes, Life is just like tyin' your shoes, Yeah, just like tyin' your shoes, Life is just like tyin' your shoes, Doo bah doo bah shoe bah doo bah, Tyin' your shoes.

(The Goat opens the door.)

Goat - Stowaways! I don't know how You snuck in, But, You're going to get it! (The Goat goes after Edmond's group, but They escape the room, Locking the Goat in the baggage car.) Let Me out!

Patou: That should hold him off.

Peepers - Ohh. Just as We were getting close to the city.

Announcer - Your attention, please. We will arrive in the city after 20 miles, We hope You enjoy Your visit. Oh, and We got word that five stowaways are in the train. composed of a dog, a cat, a rabbit, a bird, and a mouse. Thank You.

Edmond - We're 20 more miles away, Just as things were going well...

Peepers - In any case, We can't stay here. We got to find an exit. (They look for an exit, and Minnie spots an open window.)

Minnie - There's one. (Patou tries to fit through the window with some difficulty.)

Edmond - Sorry, Patou.

Patou - Sorry? For what? (Edmond uncovers a claw and pokes it in Patou's ankle.) YOW! (Patou gets scared out through the window, then, Edmond, Minnie, Peepers and Snipes exit through the window, right before the workers break in.)

Cop (Goat) - Where are They?

Cop (Ram) - Huh? (Sees the open window.) They escaped through the window. Well, good riddance.

Cop (Goat) - But, still... (banging is heard in the locked baggage car.) I guess We'd better get Taylor out.

Snipes - Whew! We managed to escape capture.

Peepers - Yeah, but it looks like We'll have to get to the city by foot. (The Heroes follow the train tracks as they move on.)

Scene 7
(The scene changes to another area, where They come across a dilapidated circus.)

Narrator - After a few hours, We were starting to get tired. then We came across something unusual.

Snipes - Hmm. (Reads Sign.) DeBurgerac Circus, free popcorn. We should have some too.

Edmond - No, Snipes. We're not here to eat.

Patou - Besides, I don't think some clowns can help Us get to the city.

Minnie - (Sees through one of the tents.) Um, We shouldn't speak to them at all. There's weasels there. and weasels eat rabbits. (Inside, There are silhouettes of the weasels laughing and cheering.)

Snipes - They eat mice, too, Don't they?

Peepers - Ohh...! Just because I'm a mouse, doesn't mean You should--

Edmond - Shh! Shh.

Weasel - It's a shame the Duke only ordered the most capable of Our troupe to attack the train. But not the rest of Us.

Weasel 2 - Well, good things come to those Who wait.

Patou - the Duke? That means those guys are bad news.

Minnie - But, how can We get to the city? We’re miles away.

Snipes - I know! We can use the skates to get to the City faster.

Peepers - Skates? (Snipes points at a pile of broken skates on a junk pile.)

Edmond - That's out of the question. Three things. One, I’ve never rode roller skates before. Two, They can only fit Patou, and Three, the skates are not ours.

Peepers - I never thought I'd say it, but, Ed’s right, Snipes. Taking a train ride without paying is one thing, but taking skates from someone--

Snipes - Come on, Edmond. They’re in a junk pile. It’s like they don’t want the skates. Waste not, Want not, right? Besides, chances are, We can salvage some, if they’re not too broken.

Edmond - I still think it’s a bad idea. But... (Scene changes to Edmond’s group on Patou’s back as He skates away from the circus.)

Narrator - Somehow, I feel like Snipes is a bad influence, but He’s somewhat right. I only wished that the skates were softer. (Patou slips And slides on the skates, but stabilizes.)

Minnie - Don’t worry, Patou. It’s normal to not get the hang of it at first. And We’ve only a few miles to go. (One of the weasels notices Edmond’s group leaving.)

Weasel - Hey, You! Get back here!

Weasel 2 - Where do You think You’re going? They won’t get far. But, We don't have skates.

(the scene changes to the countryside where the other weasels, Dressed as train robbers, check the stopped train for Edmond's group.)

Weasel - ugh... They're not in the train.

Weasel 2 - They're somewhere around here. (Looks at a poster of Edmond's group.) Keep searching.

Weasel - They must be pros at hiding. But They won't hide forever. (Patou and the others speed off toward the city, unseen by the weasels.)

Narrator - After some time and some distractions, Our destination was within sight.

Edmond - Look there! (They see the lights of the City) We're almost there!

Minnie - I didn't realize it was this bright.

Patou - Yes, But We'll admire it another time. (Minnie hears yelling.)

Minnie - Weasels! (Looks at a automobile coming and stops, and a group of weasels come out, and try to capture Edmond's group, but they speed away and come across a bridge which is starting to go up, as a boat is coming in the bay.)

Edmond - Oh, No! Hurry, Patou! Or We're done for! (Patou sprints toward and They make it up and land on the other side of the bridge. as the weasels shake their paws at them.)

Peepers - Whew! We made it. and Edmond, don't ever scare Me like that again.

Snipes - So, this is the thanks You're giving Him? if Edmond didn't suggest it, We would have been Weasel food.

Peepers - Ok. Thanks, Edmond.

Patou - Good. but for now, We'll need a place to stay for the night. And no way are We staying in an alley. (The Screen blacks out)

Scene 8
(Hours later, In a Diner, Edmond and the others are asleep in a broom closet, then They wake up.)

Edmond - (Yawns) Well, a 24-hour diner is a good place to rest. Now... Does anyone have spare change So We can buy a newspaper?

Snipes - Why a Newspaper?

Edmond - Well, Newspapers have information. I mean, We've tried searching the phone books, but Chanticleer's name isn't there.

Patou - Maybe... (checks His pockets.) Oh. There's something. (Pulls out a few quarters.) Would this much be enough?

Edmond - More than enough! (Gets four quarters and gives it to a goat in a newspaper stand, who gives Edmond a newspaper.) Keep the change.

Goat - Hey, Thanks!

Edmond - Ok. Let's read the paper, chances are, We'll find Chanticleer. (He and the others read.)

Snipes - Oooh. "Two Weeks ago, Cape Canaan launched two chimps to outer space, making them the first to survive Space Travel".

Peepers - "Postal Service starts delivery via missile mail"? What's that mean?

Minnie - "Eliot Spitz born in New Yorkshire--"

Tourists - New Yorkshire?!

Patou - Um... Maybe We shouldn't say that out loud.

Radio - And now, a preview song of what to expect, Here's the King, now playing at the Pinky Pavilion. ("Everywhere I Look" plays.)

Peepers - Huh? Hey, That sounds like Chanticleer! So, That's proof enough that He is here! (They start searching the city.)

Narrator - After just a few hours, We didn't make much progress locating Chanticleer. But none of Us would give up. Sure, No one has heard of or seen Chanticleer, no matter who We asked. Then, We had to think of a new plan.

(At a street, the others are thinking as Patou is unsuccessfully trying to tie His shoes as the song winds down.)

Edmond - if there's something I learned about My Brothers reading Stories about the Hardy Boys, It takes detective Work.

Minnie - The Hardy Boys? Never heard of them.

Edmond - What? You never heard of the Hardy Boys? It features two adolescents solving mysteries. and it takes Muscle and Intelligence to solve a mystery.

Peepers/Snipes - What?

Edmond - (sighs.) Never mind. We could ask if there are any roosters in the city. Someone has to have seen Him.

Pedestrian - Actually, the most popular rooster is right there. (Points at a neon sign signifying Chanticleer as the King.)

Peepers - Oh, He changed His name.

Snipes - Who would have known?

Patou - That explains it.

Pedestrian - The King has a daily show at 7 PM. but to get in, You'd need six dollars and some more to buy dinner.

(In the sky, an airplane is zooming through, and Taupe jumps out gliding along with Nero, who jumps out with a parachute as they went downward to the city.)

Taupe - Ah. The City. Oh, no! (He crashes into a group of pigeons, and Him to make a crash landing on top of a malt shop.) Ow... (Sees stars. He then shakes His head As Nero safely lands)

Nero - Ugh. You could have at least let Me get one of those pigeons, I'm starving.

Taupe - Sorry. In any case, once one of Us locates the kitty and His friends... he he he!

Nero - Whatever. (leaps off the building to search for Edmond's group.)

(Scene changes to somewhere in the City, is the Pinky Pavilion where Chanticleer is about to sing.)

Announcer - Ladies and Non-Ladies, The Pinky Pavilion presents The... King!

Narrator - Chanticleer's throat, was seriously injured, ruining His crowing, but it didn't hurt His ability to sing, which made everyone crow for more. ("Private Eyes" by Daryl Hall starts as a curtain rises showing a London Backdrop with Chanticleer performing while dressing like Sherlock Holmes and sings. Outside, Edmond and the others split up and search the exteriors of the Pinky Pavilion for an entrance, but could not find any. The scene changes to Inside a skybox, A pheasant looks with disdain as a Pudgy Fox is drawing something on a piece of paper.) Of course, not everyone liked Chanticleer's new image. In fact, one didn't like Chanti at all. And that one was Goldie. and believe Me, Any girl can look scary if angry, annoyed, jealous, or any combination of the three.

Goldie - Pinky, I've been with the singing business for three months, but why pick Him over Me?

Pinky - I have My reasons. His singing is a rare find. Yours is... well, I can't really say. Then again, If You prefer another line of work with Physique, Intelligence, Coordination, Luck or any combination of the four...

Goldie - ...What? (Chanticleer ends His musical number.)

Chanticleer - Thank You all! Thank You! (Scene changes to Outside the Pinky Pavilion where Edmond's group is waiting.)

Patou - Sigh. We’ve searched for another entrance, but We can’t find any. I guess We'll just wait for Chanti to come out.

Announcer - Ladies and Gentlemen, the King is now checking out for another day! but, don't worry. You'll see Him again on Our next show, courtesy of Pinky Pavilion!

Peepers - Ok, be ready. (A red carpet rolls out from the entrance coming out with Chanticleer and Pinky are a group of Vultures dressed like bouncers telling others to back away. One adolescent weasel tosses a banana peel in front of a bouncer causing Him to slip and fall. some of the other bouncers notice and drag the weasel away as one of them brings the injured bouncer to an ambulance.)

Pinky - Heh. There's always one of those in this world.

Edmond - Whoa. (To Patou) We'd better make a better approach to get Chanticleer.

Patou - Well, We don't have much time. How can We get His attention if those brutes won't let even us talk to Him?

Edmond - Hmm. (Sees opened cans of paint.) I think I know. (Chanticleer and Pinky enter the chinook as the Bouncers circle around the helipad.)

Narrator - Chanticleer was quite famous in the city after a few short days. of course when He sings, He puts up an excited front. but when He's not, He goes into a depression. You could say, It's lonely at the top. But I'd bet My shoes that Chanticleer would be quite thrilled to see Us, only if We could get near Him. The question was... How?

(Inside the Chinook, Pinky is playing indoor golf as Chanticleer is resting while depressed.)

Pinky - He he he he! Great Show, King. Very great show. Of course, We had an injured Bodyguard. but We can get a replacement before Your next sh-- What, Depressed again? What's wrong?

Chanticleer - Sigh. Sorry. I guess I'm alone.

Pinky - Alone? Alone?! Why there's an entire Mob outside screaming Your name, and You're alone?

Chanticleer - Well, Back at the farm.

Pinky - King, You said it yourself. You felt like You didn't belong after a certain incident. (Uses a telephone) Murray, Sharp Left. (Opens the Door and shows Him the audience who are arranged as letters that Says "Hurrah for the King!") See?! They adore You! Huh? (Sees a message on a road.) "Come Back Home"? that could be a great title for a song. In-- In any case, We'd best be ready for Tomorrow.

Chanticleer - Ok. (Plays a guitar and sings "Alone too Long" as He remembers the good times He had at the farm.)

Pinky - Very good. Recorded every word. (Uses a phone) Murray, head east. (Phone beeps) I'll be a moment. Yes? Oh, Boss! What did You say? A Dog, Cat, Bird, Mouse, and Rabbit?

Duke - Well, You don't want to lose Your star, since He makes that much money. One of My kind is searching for them as We speak. and I'm sure You wouldn't want the Rooster to go back to the farm.

Pinky - Ah! I hear Ya. I'll get everything ready. This "conversating" proved very useful.

(The Chinook heads east.)

Duke - That's "Conversation". And Don't You forget it.

Pinky - HA! Of course, Boss. (Phone beeps.) Goldie, If I could speak with You for a few minutes...?

(On the ground, Patou and the others look at the chinook as it flies away and shoots firecrackers in the sky.)

Edmond - Darn it! He didn't notice it.

Patou - I guess We'll have to think up another plan.

Vulture - You there! The paints are for marking roads, not for secret messages! (Edmond's group make a run for it as the bouncers pursued them. At an Industrial Park, Edmond's group hide inside one of the warehouses.) Don't think You'll escape Us forever! (To the other bouncers) Search all the warehouses. I don't care if it takes until the new year! (They search the warehouses as Edmond's group hide inside a run-down factory.)

Scene 9
Edmond - Whew! That will buy Us some time, but not much from those brutes.

Female voice - What brutes?

Edmond - Well, We've been trying to get a friend's attention, but those flying brutes chased-- (Sees a dark-blue kitten. hiding as well.) Whoa! Who are you?

Female Kitten - Ha. I'm sorry. My name is Teal.

Edmond - I'm Edmond.

Teal - Hmm. Edmond. I think I'd call You Ed. um, You’re not from uptown, are you?

Patou - No, We're from the farm.

Teal - Dah! Dogs! (Tries to run, but Edmond stops Her.)

Edmond - No, Teal, It's okay! He won't hurt You.

Teal - Oh. Um, You said You're from the farmlands, right?

Patou - Yes. I did.

Teal - Well, I wouldn't mind living in the farmlands, where it's quiet, and as Much as I'd like to live there, I can't unless I find My parents. I got separated from them yesterday. Can You be of help?

Edmond - I... We'll help any way We can. Why don't I properly introduce You to the others?

Patou - Um, what just happened?

Peepers - (Disdainfully) We got another feline companion. One was bad enough—

Patou - Peepers...!

Peepers - What? Chances are She eats mice, too.

Teal - Sure, Ed. you can stay somewhere for the night. (from a dark corridor, Nero watches and leaves.)

(Minutes later, Edmond's group reach Teal's home, which is a dilapidated alley with many impoverished felines.)

Patou - Wow. That's... very roomy. Well, at least We can rest up for the time being. Then We'll return to the Pinky Pavilion to bring Chanticleer home.

Teal - Don't ever say that name! Since that bird came, He's been buying a lot of the city.

Edmond - I didn't realize.

Patou - Well, Don't worry, Teal. I'll find Your parents and get You a place on the farm. While everyone else tries to get Chanticleer.

Edmond - Well, rest up. We've a big day to be ready for. (Edmond rests on a trash lid. as everyone else is asleep.)

(At the Dark Farm...)

Narrator - Meanwhile, back on the farm, things weren't going well. (Scene changes to inside the Barn, where some of the animals were playing Go Fish by candlelight as Sandy was reading a book)

Squirrel - You... got any eights?

Pig - Sigh. Just two of them. (Give Two Eights to the Squirrel.)

Sandy - Stuey, this book is heart-warming. It features a plush rabbit, longing to be real. (sighs.) I’m not positive Minnie would like the story.

Rabbit (Light-Green Shirt) - Who’s Minnie, Daddy?

Sandy - Really? Minnie is what Your Mom’s friends call Her.

Rabbit (Orange Shirt) - And what do Your friends call You?

Sandy - Is it that important? (Phone rings)

Stuey - Dah! Sandy! the phone! (Sandy hops to the phone and picks it up)

Sandy - I got it! Hello, Who is this? What? Who? Edmond?

(At a Phone Booth in the City, Edmond, along with the others are in a Phone booth.)

Edmond - Yes. Me and the others found Chanticleer, but We have some problems getting His attention.

Sandy - In any case, In Minnie alright?

Edmond - Yes, She and everyone else is here. (Gives the phone to Minnie.)

Minnie - Sandy?

Sandy - Oh, Minnie! I'm glad You're alright.

Rabbits - Hi, Mommy!

Minnie - Hi, kids. Have they behaved themselves, Sandy?

Rabbit (Indigo shirt) - Daddy’s real name is Sandy?

Sandy - Everyone's behaving well. and Minnie, I've been reading some of those books...

Mouse - Sandy, the candle's about to go out.

Sandy - Unfortunately, We're very low on time. We need Chanticleer and fast!

Edmond - We'll bring Chanticleer back as Soon as We can. just keep the owls busy until We return.

Sandy - Ok. Best of luck. (Runs but leaves the phone off the receiver as He tries to find a candle.)

Edmond - Sandy, be sure to save up power for the flashlights, So You can preserve the batteries against future ambushes. (The phone is being pulled by the wire, which is Picked up by Archibald as His son, and the Owl henchmen watch in delight.) Sandy? Hello? (Archibald gets the phone.)

Archibald - So, You must be the runt who made light of My son.

Edmond - Who is this?

Archibald - Well, let Me just say one detail. shocking news. The second You used that accursed flashlight against My son, the Duke, You declared war with all the Owls as well. so, the second Your friends' light source is gone, They'll be gone, So, Buh-bye. (Bites down on the phone line.)

Operator - The number You have dailed is no longer in service. (Dial tone)

Edmond - We better hurry. (Scene blacks out.)

Scene 10
(The Scene opens to the Pinky Pavilion as customers line up for sheep costumes)

Announcer - Attention, please! Attention! If You want to see the King, rent or purchase a sheep costume. $2 Dollars to rent, $9 to buy, and Your entry will be free for today. so long as You're not a Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Bird, or Mouse! (Inside the pavilion, Edmond's group. dressed as sheep, are on a table as Edmond writes down a message.)

Edmond - Teal, That was a great idea going to the junkyard getting these costumes.

Teal - Thanks. There were only 20 of them in one box. It's a shame Patou didn't want to come here.

Edmond - Well, He is looking for Your parents, so You can thank Him once He does. good thing He placed a paw print on the paper before leaving. "Chanticleer or... King... as They call You... We want You... to return home... Signed." Okay. next, some paw prints. (Edmond, Minnie, Peepers, and Teal place a paw print on the paper.) You're last. (They see Snipes eating italian food) Snipes!

Snipes - Come on. I don't get many chances to eat in such a culinary environment.

Peepers - Come on, Snipes!

Snipes - Alright, already. (places His print on the paper.)

Minnie - Now, what We do next, is to get that message to Chanticleer after the show.

Peepers - but what about those brutes?

Teal - We'll think of something. (One of the bouncers see Edmond's group)

Bouncer - Huh? Those sheep costumes aren't clean and They've got the bouncing eyes. (Looks at a wanted poster which has the artist renderings of Edmond, Patou, Peepers, Snipes, and Minnie. He then picks up a phone) Sir, Four of the five that You're looking for are here.

(Behind the stage, Pinky is talking to Goldie.)

Goldie - Is that it?

Pinky - Now, I'm just saying that five malcontents will come at some point. and the second You see them, You'll tell Me. There's a dumb dog, a cantankerous cat, a malcontent mouse, a renegade rabbit, and a belligerent bird, I mean, You don't want anything bad to the King, right? Now...

(A Harp sound is heard through the pavilion.)

Announcer - Attention, please! (The Curtain is raised to reveal a stage with white clouds and yellow gates.) Without further delay, Here comes the King! (Chanticleer appears from under the clouds as Daryl Hall's Dreamtime starts. Edmond's group sees Him.)

Peepers - I... guess We don't have to wait.

(Chanticleer performs as He sings to the beat of the song.)

Peepers - Hmm. He must have exercised quite a bit.

Snipes - I'll bet. (Sees Edmond folding the paper into a plane) now, what are You doing?

Edmond - Something I learned in School, so that Chanticleer can notice.

Snipes - Ha! Whoever heard of a cat going to school?

Teal - What?!

Edmond - Hey!

Snipes - What? I'm just saying.

Bouncer - Hey You! We only allow customers who buy Sheep costumes from Us. and You won't get the King's autograph by tossing it at Him. (He and three others try to grab Edmond's group as Edmond tosses the paper plane into the stage. the plane misses and goes on top of one of the clouds. Edmond's group see from under the tablecloth)

Edmond - Ohh... No! (The Bouncers grabs the group, but what they pulled out is the sheep costumes, confusing the bouncers, as Edmond's group run around the dining hall avoiding the bouncers, causing chaos.) Someone trip them! (As the Bouncers pursue Edmond's group, They accidentally crash through the tables as the customers toss spaghetti and salad at Them, then, Edmond's group go into the stage door and into the Costumes department as Teal spots a wanted poster and tears it off.)

Minnie - To the costume room!

Goldie - So, You want Me to watch over the King?

Pinky - Of course, so long as You do Your number in Your style, make Him feel better, and tell Me when those nasty characters come. (Edmond's group, except Peepers. dance up on the stage dressed as Angels. Pinky notices them) Wha? I don't remember hiring any angels in this number. Get them off the Stage! (Four Bouncers go after them, but Pinky stops them.) No! Don't spoil the show. (Places a devil costume on one of the bouncers. When Chanticleer swings from one cloud to the next, Edmond climbs up the clouds to retrieve the message as everyone else tries to avoid the bouncers dressed as devils.)

Edmond - I got it! (grabs the message, but, He sees one bouncer jump up on the cloud Edmond is on.) Whoa! (bites one of the ropes holding the cloud, with the bouncer falling as Edmond swings to Chanticleer getting the message in His wing when the Song ends with Chanticleer bewildered on why He's holding a piece of paper.)

Pinky - You're up. (Motions Goldie to come on stage as Daryl Hall's Kiss on My List plays with Goldie singing some of the lyrics and grabbing the piece of paper. As Edmond's group exits the Pavilion. Edmond, along with Teal and Minnie close the door shut on the bouncers.)

Bouncer - No! Ow!

Pinky (From inside) - Darn It! I can't believe You! My Customers are leaving left and right! and You're getting bested by a few intruders?!

Edmond - Let's try again another time.

Teal - Before You do that, Ed, Look at this. (gives Edmond a wanted poster.)

Edmond - No... Wanted, Dead or otherwise. This is getting dangerous. I can only hope Chanticleer got the message...

Scene 11
(At night, Pinky is begrudged that His Pinky Pavilion is shut down as He and His henchmen pack up for Los Angeles.)

Pinky - Ugh... stupid inspector. Shutting down one of My money-making places of business... No matter! The King will make more money at Hollywood. and with Six movies, I can more than buy back My Pinky Pavilion. The Boss would provide a better plan. (Phone rings.) Well, Speak of the Devil. (Picks up phone) Yeah? Oh, Boss! Yeah. We had some problems. stupid inspector shut down the Pinky Pavilion. but at least We know Who those friends of the King are.

Duke - Ah. I see. In the meantime, You'll spread wanted posters along the route, so They won't interfere.

Pinky - I hear Ya, Boss. Spread Wanted posters to keep them away from the King.

(Patou is seen overhearing everything.)

Patou - No... Looks like I’ll have to tell the others. I’m very sorry. (Leaves to warn Edmond and the others.) But, how am I going to get a free ride to Hollywood? (Sees a few bouncers placing equipment in the trucks.) Of course.

(Hours later, Patou brings the others to a parking lot.)

Narrator - I admit was kind of nervous that We might not find a hiding spot. I was fortunate to find the others. And all that was left was to get past those brutes. Thankfully, Edmond still had a few firecrackers left.

Patou - Edmond, You have some firecrackers left?

Edmond - Yeah. I had a feeling that We’d need to save whatever We got. (Gives the firecrackers to Patou. a few seconds later, firecrackers are heard, scaring the bouncers away from the truck, as Edmond’s group manages to sneak inside.)

Teal - Ed, I’m glad we’re going to Los Angeles, but...

Edmond - You still miss Your parents?

Teal - Yeah.

Voice - Every child goes through this. But, I’m grateful to see you again.

Teal - that voice. Daddy?

(Two shadows come out of the shadows and reveal themselves to be a Male Burmese Cat and a Female Bombay Cat, who are in fact, Teal’s Parents as "Las Vegas Turnaround" by Hall and Oates starts.)

Teal - Mom’s here, too? (Sheds tears of joy.) I missed You...

(As the trucks travel to Los Angeles, Edmond’s group looks at the lush greenery outside.)

Patou - So, Leland, like Your daughter, You want to live somewhere quiet?

Leland (Teal's Father) - I do. The Loud City life is hard enough. Right, Misco?

Misco (Teal's Mother) - Right. We lost Teal when We lost Her while We were looking for food.

Patou - Well, at least You're reunited with Your daughter. but for now, All We need to do is get to Chanticleer.

(Patou sees a henchman place a wanted poster on a streetlight. and goes on. Patou comes out and tears the wanted poster and back in the van.)

Edmond - Looks like They're getting desperate.

Snipes - "$5,000 Dead or Otherwise."

(Inside a trailer, Chanticleer and Goldie are on basket hammocks.)

Narrator - Well, ever since Chanticleer left the farm, He felt like He had not much elsewhere to go. despite all He has, Guitars, fan mail, sheet music, and a few other things a rooster would want, He wasn't satisfied, but with Goldie, He was. of course, Pinky ordered Goldie to pretend to like Chanticleer. However...

Goldie - King, You only smile when on stage but offstage, You're sad. Why?

Chanticleer - Well, After I left the farm, I felt like I didn't have anyone in this world.

Goldie - Did You have any girlfriends in the past?

Chanticleer - No, other than visits to the hospital, I never left the farm. but the friends I had there, It's more fun than any amusement park in the world.

Goldie - Hmm. Maybe I could come to Your farm one day.

Chanticleer - You can, but I can't. ever since that bully defeated Me, I can never return. Look, when two roosters fight for a place to call home, the loser has to leave and never come back. I just hope They're doing well without Me.

(Scene changes to the dark farm.)

Narrator - Well, Chanticleer was unaware of what happened back home, as things were getting real bad. (Sandy is holding the flashlight as it begins to flicker.)

Sandy - No... It's only a matter of time now. Ohh... (Gives Stuey the flashlight.) Sorry, Stuey, but, I promised Minnie I'd keep the kids safe. (He brings the kids as They hide in the stable.)

Turkey - He's getting desperate, Is He?

Stuey - I don't know if desperate is the right word.

Sandy - We need some more time, or the owls WILL eat us for dinner. Ohh... Minnie, please come back safely with Chanticleer.

(Arriving at Los Angeles, Edmond's group quickly exit the truck undetected, but Teal's Parents are spotted as they leave, and run for dear life.)

Teal - Mom! Dad!

Patou - I'll help cover their escape. (Goes after the Bouncer.)

Teal - Good Luck, Patou.

(Later, at a Time Stream-Themed Amusement Park, Chanticleer and Goldie are playing one of the games at the Cacao Arcade as "Lifetime of Love" plays.)

Edmond - Shh. (He and His group wearing roller skates carefully pursue Chanticleer at a futuristic roller skating circuit.)

Narrator - Well, I'll admit, Pinky was not one whose light bulb was exactly dim. In fact, He intended to keep Chanticleer from returning to the farm. Of course, Pinky tasked Goldie to pretend to fall for Chanti. But, She fell for Him, for real. because of His kindness.

Goldie - Wow! That Ring Toss must be Your favorite game. (She is given a plush.)

Chanticleer - Well, Personally, I like the High Striker. Back when I was on the farm, I didn't have many chances to travel.

(Edmond's group locate them from the Medieval Area as Patou returns.)

Patou - Whew. Well, Teal. I managed to get the Bouncer away from Your folks, but I lost them.

Edmond - I guess the Duke is really getting desperate.

Minnie - Well, Chanticleer's heartstrings are being played with by Her.

Patou - Who Her?

Minnie - Her Her. (Points at Goldie who are about to enjoy the rides.)

Peepers - Ah... Isn’t love a many-splendored thing?

Patou - Ohh. I guess that means Chanticleer's far gone.

Edmond - Far Gone?

Patou - Yup. The second He falls in love with Her, There's no way We'll have Him bring the sun back.

Edmond - What? We can't just give up. If We do give up, what's the point of going to the city in the first place...

(From a few buildings away, Hunch is seen with sunglasses as "Lifetime of Love" winds down.)

Hunch - Ah-ha-ha-ha! This is great! The Kitty! Once I eliminate Him, Uncle will give Me the respect I deserve. Ha ha ha. Instigation! Huh? (He sees Taupe attacking the group.) No way. I won't let Taupe upstage Me! (flies off.) Retaliation!

Edmond - Let go! (Taupe grabs Edmond by the tail.)

Taupe - Not a chance. (Teal bites Taupe's leg.) YOW! (Taupe lets go of Edmond, causing Him to zip away, loses HIs goggles and crash into a brick wall.) Watching You... Watching You-- (Passes out in front of Edmond's group.)

Edmond - Who's He?

Patou - He must be one of the Duke's henchmen.

Peepers - What is that? (looks at Taupe's dropped goggles.) Dark Lens, along with a camera lens. There's also a microphone setting. (A Metal net drops on Edmond's group and an unconscious Taupe.)

Pinky - Well, You sure gave Me quite a bit of trouble. Injuring My bouncers, My Pinky Pavilion Closed down because the Inspector was here that day. but, You'll make up for it all when I sell Youse to China.

Edmond - You can't do this! Help! (everyone tries to shake loose as Minnie tries to bite the net, but couldn't.)

(Goldie sees what's going on.)

Pinky - No use crying for help, kitty. No one will hear or help You where You're going. Boys, get them to the Wharf, where the King won't see them again. as for the Rabbit, turn Her into Tonight's dinner.

Goldie - Oh, No. I better tell Him. (Runs to Chanticleer) King? I have some bad news.

Chanticleer - The Park's closing?

Goldie - No, Just read this. (Gives the message to Chanticleer.)

Chanticleer - Huh? (Reads the message) "Chanticleer or King as They call You, We want You to return home. Signed--" Hmm. two of the pawprints I don't recognize, but everything else is from Patou and the others. But, Where did You get this?

Goldie - It was from Our last performance in the pavilion. and... Pinky is going to send them to China. and...

Chanticleer - What?!

Scene 12
(At the Wharf, Edmond's group and Taupe is stuffed into a soundproof box.)

Pinky - You just wait an hour, until the barge comes and picks You up. You'll be the main course with soy sauce and noodles. (Picks up Minnie by the ears.) And You'll be the first example to see if rabbit ears are edible. (Drives off as the bouncers ride off in Their motorcycles.)

Edmond - Anyone! help! (Tries to claw His way out but not much damage.)

Snipes - I need air! Help! (Pecks the box, but hurts His beak) Ow!

Peepers - Sorry, He's claustrophobic. Small places make Him nervous.

Teal - Ed, It’s no use. We’re in a soundproof box. No one can hear Us.

Patou - I don’t think anyone can help Us escape, either.

(The Song "Do What You Want, Be What You Are" by Daryl Hall and John Oates plays as Edmond and the others are waiting as some of them shed tears. Then, In Edmond's Mind, He finds himself lost in a hazy darkness, and is chased by a great darkness, and fell in a deep chasm, Edmond wakes up. when the song winds down, Edmond realizes something.)

Edmond - No. I can’t just give up. We’ve only got less than an hour To get out. (Claws at the box with His claws, but cracks one Of His fingers.) Ow! (Taupe wakes up.)

Taupe - Huh? It’s pitch-Black. i can't see anything! I guess it means Archibald's night sorcery has reached midnight.

Patou - Archibald? He's worse than the Duke!

Teal - Who's Archibald?

Patou - Archibald is one of the worst Owls You wouldn't want to meet. When I was a puppy, I heard about Archibald's plan of the Endless Night, which is to cover the world in eternal darkness and anyone who is caught in the spell’s darkness, becomes a night creature as well. So dark, that not even Chanticleer's crowing could lift it. Chanti's father thwarted it last time, but...

Peepers - A world of darkness? That’s impossible!

Patou - All the more reason to get out. (Edmond’s group try ways to escape the box..)

Taupe - out of what? I only see You Five crash into a black darkness. Worse, I'll never see My Mom or Dad again. It’s bad enough that I’m an owl?

Patou - Huh? You weren’t born an owl?

Taupe - No. a few days ago, I used to be a kitten, but the Duke took Me away, as He used me as a hostage to force Great-Grandpa Nero to do His bidding the day Chanticleer left the farm.

Patou - What?! You're Nero‘s great-grandson?

Taupe - Yes.

(Nero approaches the box Edmond’s group is in and struggles to push it into the Ocean.)

Edmond - What was that? I heard scraping. (Edmond and the others scream for help as Hunch watches.)

Hunch - Heh. Once Nero gets the box this close to the ocean, I'll take all the glory for Myself. He he he he he! Instigation!

Patou - Sigh. I only wonder what became of Nero.

Edmond - Nero? Oh, I can’t believe I forgot about Him. The book said Nero was fed up with Chanticleer‘s crowing and keeping Him awake in the daytime, so, Nero secretly had Another rooster fight Chanticleer.

Peepers - Book?

Patou - What? Really?

Edmond - But when the sun went Back down, Nero realized what wrong He did and went after Chanticleer to apologize, I guess.

Peepers - To Apologize?

Edmond - Yes. but, The Duke cut Him off and forced Nero to keep quiet.

Snipes - So, that's Why Nero left The farm. And He wanted to make things right.

Edmond - Seems that way. Nero! Help! (Bangs on the box.) Let us out! (The Box starts to break.) Finally! Nero! Your great-grandson is inside!

Nero - Who?

Patou - Nero! He's your Great-Grandson!

Nero - Great-Grandson...? (Edmond manages to break a piece of the box, small enough for Edmond to see Nero pushing the box.)

Edmond - Nero's pushing the box. and He looks emotionless with yellow eyes.

Patou - Emotionless? I guess Edmond was right. But how can We get out of this?

Edmond - I don't know. unless...

Taupe - Great-Grandpa! Please! Let Us out. Please... (Sheds tears as they fall on Nero's paw.) Mom entrusted you to watch over Me!

Nero - Wha? (Reacts like He has a headache. an Instrumental version of "Nothing at All" plays. In His mind, Nero as a kitten lets mice chase Him in a game of tag, as Nero was growing up, Nero sneaks inside a library with a female ragdoll cat as They read books with the both of them nuzzling. then We fast forward to Nero looking worried as the Girl Ragdoll Cat comes out with three kittens, making Nero shed tears of joy. years later, Nero starts to grow old, Nero tearfully Hug His Wife and leaves the farm to retire. At Chanticleer's Farm, He sees His granddaughter along with Gourd coming to the farm. We fast forward to the moment He sees Kudzu's four kittens and He beams for His grand-daughter having kittens of Her own. We return to the present where Nero is freed from the Duke's mind-control spell with a screech and falls down.)

Hunch - Why did He stop?

Patou - Nero? Are You okay?

Nero - Wha--? Patou? What are-- Where am I?

Taupe - Great-Grandpa! You're in the city!

Nero - Wait, last think I remember, the Duke was glaring at me..

Snipes - In any case, Nero, get Us out of here!

Nero - I’ll be right back.

(He leaves)

Patou - Now where is he going?

(Nero spots a crowbar.)

Hunch - Ohh, why must He stop just as He was this close? (Sees Nero with a crowbar.) Ohh. He’s gonna use a crowbar to tip over the box. Huh? (Sees Nero striking the lock with the crowbar.) Hey! You’re not going to undo all the Duke’s work. No way! (Charges in on Nero.)

Nero - Patou, It would take Me a long time to find the keys, so I'll just smash the lock. (Nero finally smashes the lock Freeing Edmond's group and Taupe.) Finally! (Hunch attacks Nero) Wha?

Hunch - Ha ha ha! Intimidation!

Snipes - We're free!

Taupe - Great-Grandpa!

(Nero fights Hunch)

Nero: Get off my back, you moth-eating birdbrain!

Hunch - Ha ha ha ha! Abomination! Deliberation! Eradication!

Edmond - Hey, He said "get off"! (Attacks Hunch.)

Hunch: Ouch! Ouch! Get off me! (Nero makes Hunch into a ball.)

Nero - Let that be a lesson to You. (Tosses Hunch far away.)

Hunch - Whoa...!

Taupe - Well, at least We won't have to worry about Him.

Nero - Um... Your name is...?

Taupe - The Owls called Me Taupe.

Nero - Taupe... Not a name I suggest. but I promise. even though You've become an owl, I'll find some way to change You back into a cat. I promise. (Nero tearfully hugs Taupe. Taupe then glows as He returns to being a kitten.) Oh, My. (Taupe meows weakly..)

Nero - Taupe? Oh, I get it. He was an owl for some time, but, now that He’s a kitten again, His cat eyes aren't ready yet. but after some time, He'll see. in the meantime, I'll watch over Him.

Teal - Ed, where's the nearest Radio Station?

Edmond - I don't know.

Snipes - I do. I saw it while We were being taken to the wharf.

(Minutes later, Inside a Posh Upscale Hotel room, Pinky, sees the Barge taking a crate which He thinks Edmond's group is.)

Pinky - Ha! with that kitten and His friends out of My hair, The King will work for Me forever, and the Boss will be quite thrilled. (In the kitchen, Minnie is seen on a plate, with Her arms tied to Her ears, Her legs bound up, and Mouth gagged.)

Minnie - (Thinking) Ohh...This can't be happening. while I'm forced to wait in this kitchen, a cook will probably put Me in an Oven, stove, or something gruesome. Worse, I’ll never see Sandy again... (In Her mind, Minnie at a young age is resting on a haybale, She sees a young Sandy walking on a road with a suitcase saying “Fantasticks’ Magic Troupe”.)

Flashback Minnie - Fantasticks' Magic Troupe? (looks away. But, Sandy notices Minnie and He appears in front of Her in a cloud of dust. Minnie doesn’t pay attention.)

Flashback Sandy - Just watch. (shows a folded dollar bill with a paper clip On each side. Then Sandy pulls both sides of the dollar bill, causing the paper clips to go up and come together, landing on Minnie's ear,which starts to get Minnie’s attention.) Oh, I'm so sorry. (Daryl Hall's "Help Me find a way to Your Heart" plays.)

Flashback Minnie - Huh. The clips are together. how did You do that?

Flashback Sandy - Great Magicians never reveal their secrets. But, If You want to see More, I can show You more.

Flashback Minnie - Ok.

(Sandy gives Minnie a deck of 22 cards, which confuses Her, but selects a card which is a picture of an angel, then returns it to Sandy face-down, and Sandy pulls out the same card, making Minnie applaud. At Night, Sandy performs magic to the farm animals. which is Tearing up a candy wrapper disguised as a dollar bill, dropping corn as the chickens come over to eat it. Sandy then Juggles a few apples and places it in His hat, and what comes out is Minnie. The Animals cheer.)

Flashback Sandy - Thank You. Thank You. Now, this next one is not something for the young. so, I suggest the younger generation to close their eyes. (The Chicks look away. Sandy covers Minnie in a big cloth, and what comes out is a Fox wearing Minnie's attire, surprising the animals.)

Flashback Stuey - Did You see that? (Sandy then uses waves His paws and in a puff of smoke, Minnie reappears.) Very good! (Applauds, then the other animals follow.)

Flashback Minnie - That was fun, Sandy!

Flashback Sandy - It sure was. Um, Minnie, I know We just met, but... Will You marry Me?

Flashback Minnie - Meaning You want to stay at the farm? Of course I'll marry You.

Flashback Sandy - I'm glad to hear You say that! (waves a cape over Himself as He throws another over Minnie.)

Flashback Stuey - Um... What now? (He and the Squirrel pull the capes and They see Sandy and Minnie in Wedding attire as They nuzzle. then the flashback ends.)

Minnie - Soon, I'll be dinner for a fat fox. (Sheds tears but sees Goldie.)

Goldie - Shh. I overheard everything Pinky said to You and Your friends. (Unties Minnie.) Don't worry, I told the King everything.

Minnie - (Quietly) Thanks.

(In Pinky's hotel room, He is waiting for His Dinner.)

Pinky - Ok. guess it's time for My victory Dinner. Boys, get the Rabbit, and broil Her.

TV - We interrupt this broadcast with this special bulletin. An Amateur video shows Pinky, The King's Manager in His kidnapping attempt of seven who claim to be friends of the King.

Pinky - Wha--?

TV - A Reward of $10,000 is issued for Pinky's capture. that is all.

Pinky - GRRRRRR......AAAAAAAAAAHHH! WHERE"S MY DINNER?! (His Voice echoes.)

Scene 13
(Outside the Radio Station...)

Edmond - Teal, that was a good idea You had. Using Taupe's video goggles as videotape evidence which should keep Pinky from getting in Our way again. Unfortunately, We'll still need to locate Chanticleer again. worse, if We don't get Chanticleer back home and crow, the magic Taupe told Us about will cover the world in darkness, forever.

(Edmond's group is now cornered by seven bouncers on who jump off their scooters.)

Bouncer 1 - Pinky tasked Us to eliminate You.

Bouncer 2 - You won't see the King, much less bring Him back to the farm.

Bouncer 3 - This time, You'll be really-- (A Limousine crashes into the Scooters.) Dah! My Scooter!

Bouncer 1 - Your Scooter? What about Mine?

Narrator - We were very lucky that Limousine came at the right time. But We were surprised to see who was inside.

Chanticleer - In the Limo! Quick! (Edmond sees Chanticleer and Goldie inside the limo.)

Edmond - Chanticleer! It's You!

Bouncer 2 - Grab them! (Edmond's group jump inside the limousine as Nero carries Taupe the Limousine drives off.)

Edmond - Chanticleer! How did You find Us?

Chanticleer - Well, Goldie explained the details, along with Minnie explaining what's going on at the farm. We had some trouble, but I saw Snipes flying around, and it was easy. (They dash off in the Limousine as the bouncers recover and and chase after them in their scooters.)

Bouncer: Don't let them get away!

(The bouncers on Scooters chase the Limousine at an amusement park. after some maneuvers, the Limousine drive through as two bouncers crash into some food stands and a prize tent.)

Edmond - Yeah! two down! Huh? (He hears one bouncer's radio.)

Pinky - (from radio) roadblock all exits out of the city! Raise all the bridges! The King must not leave!

Edmond - Chanticleer! We're gonna get boxed in! Pinky ordered the roads outside the city to be blocked off! (The Limousine takes a sharp turn, but gets knocked out.) Chanticleer? Chanticleer! Wake up! Ohh...

Peepers - Edmond, take the wheel. Snipes, the ignition's yours.

Edmond - But, I haven't driven a car before.

Peepers - No time like the present, Edmond. Now drive and get to the Tundra Domain at the amusement park.

Edmond - Now, You're giving orders?

Peepers - No arguments, Scaredy-Cat.

Edmond - For the last time, I'm not a cat-- Whoa! (Sees the bouncers coming, and Pinky driving His golf cart and drives the limousine.)

Pinky - You won't escape Me. Boys, get them, but don't damage the limo! (The Chase goes on at a Clothes Department, where Edmond's Group is still chased by Pinky and His henchmen. along the way, They crash into a few clothes stands, making both groups look like Pirates, Detectives, Scuba-Divers, Medieval Knights. Aztec Warriors, and Aliens. After exiting the Store, the chase still goes on. Inside the Limo, Snipes sees refrigerators of Ice Cream.)

Snipes - Wow! Look at all this ice cream! There's Taffy-Cream, Sesame Seed Yogurt, Ice cream Sandwiches, and Super Sorbet which is said to clean Your palette!

Edmond - Snipes, This is hardly the time for frozen treats! Wait. Wait! Guys, toss the Ice cream at Pinky and His friends. Patou, You drive. (Most of the group toss Ice Cream at Pinky and His henchmen as Patou takes the wheel.)

Pinky - Seriously?

Henchman - Yuck, vanilla!

Edmond - Keep it up! (Most of Edmond's group keep tossing Ice Cream.)

Snipes - Ohh... What a waste of good ice cream...

Teal - Here comes a Blueberry Raspberry Combo!

Edmond - Onion Soup Ice Cream? Who eats that? (Tosses said Ice Cream at Pinky's cart.)

Peepers - Ha ha! Not even water can wash the ice cream from the windshield! (The Limousine hits a bump and Peepers almost falls out and hangs on by the window.) Whoa!

Pinky - Ha! Serves You right! Get that mouse as a hostage! (A few of the remaining henchmen advance toward Peepers and Edmond tries to get Her.)

Edmond - Peepers, hang on!

Peepers - (She notices the approaching attackers.) Ed, Teal, It's okay. Let Me go.

Edmond - We can't do that.

Peepers - It's alright. And Edmond? Good luck. (Bites Edmond's paw as She jumps on a henchman's scooter.)

Teal - Peepers! (Jumps out of the Limo and jumps on the Scooter Peepers is on, causing the Henchman to go out of control and crash into an ice cream truck.)

Edmond - Peepers! Teal! (In Edmond's Mind, He sees a vision of His family, but the vision goes further and further away.) Wait! Stop!

Duke - It's no use, Kitty. I've won. (Laughs maliciously.)

Edmond - I... I can't just give up. I won't let them have their way. NO! (the vision zooms out, and We see Edmond take the Wheel.) Guys, What Peepers said, We're going to the Tundra Land in the Amusement Park. (The Limousine turns to the Amusement Park.)

Pinky - What? That's a Dead End! We'll box them in! (Edmond's Group stop and closes the park gates, as Pinky and His henchmen arrive.)

Edmond - Come on, Guys! Peepers said to get to the Tundra Section's highest point.

Patou - Good idea blocking the entrance. Pinky's friends will have quite a bit of time moving it. but what are We searching for?

Edmond - I don't know! Peepers said that there's something in there that can help Us escape. Come on!

Edmond - Peepers, Teal, where are you?

Patou - Edmond, do You think there could be something in this part of the park that might help get Chanti out?

Edmond - if it were possible from the books I read, there could be an escape tunnel, or a rocket ship.

Patou - What’s a rocket ship?

Edmond - Never Mind. Peepers! Teal!

Snipes - Yaaaahh! (Sees Pinky and His remaining henchmen climbing up the gate.) They're coming this way!

Edmond - Hurry! (Edmond and the others climb up a factory.)

Patou - Ok. We've reached the highest point. What next?

Edmond - I don't know! If They get Chanticleer, It really is over!

Pinky - Ha! There's no escape routes! They're cornered! (A Chinook approaches the Group and stops in front of them, where Teal is seen inside.)

Teal - Hurry! Get in!

Edmond - Teal! (Edmond's group jump in as the Chinook rides off.)

Pinky - Huh? What's going on?

Bouncer - Um... Boss?

Pinky - What is it? (The Bouncers point at the police.)

Police Goat - You know, Kidnapping is one thing. But, attempted murder is much worse. You're under arrest.

Pinky - No! You can't take away My meal ticket and My copter! Stop! (Sobbing as the police take away the Bouncers as Pinky in futility fights off the police.)

(Inside the Chinook...)

Edmond - Teal, I'm glad you're safe. (Sees Two Cats inside.) Wha-- Are They Your folks, Teal?

Teal - Yes. Mom, Dad, This is Edmond. He and His friends helped Me find You. and over there... (Points at Taupe.) This is My boyfriend, Taupe.

Teal's Mother - He looks reliable. and He's... closed His eyes.

Teal's Father - A bit scrawny, but He looks kindhearted.

Taupe - Thank You.

Teal - Well, His eyes aren't fully developed yet. but They will, in time.

Edmond - Sigh. I only wish Peepers was safe, as well.

Peepers - Your wish is Granted, Edmond.

Edmond - Huh? Peepers! You're safe!

Peepers - Yeah! You provided a distraction, while I hotwired a Sune-256 Grade Helicopter. and They're difficult to control. (Edmond sees the Black Night covering most of the city, and all the animals caught in it turn feral.)

Edmond - We're running out of time! Back to the Farm! (The Chinook rides off to the farm, but on top of the Chinook, Hunch is hanging on as He laughs. The screen blacks out.)

Scene 14
(The scene changes to the farm which is abandoned as the Chinook landed. Minnie comes out.)

Narrator - We managed to make it to the farm, minutes before the evil darkness came. When We came to check, We assumed the worst, but...

Minnie - Sandy! Stuey! Everyone! Chanticleer’s back!

Goldie - King, this is where You used to live?

Patou - No... We’re too late. Everyone’s gone.

Voice - Mom?

Minnie - Wha? Dani? You’re safe. (They come to Minnie.) oh... You’re all safe. Where’s Your Dad?

Rudy - Dad— or Sandy as You call Him. He dug a long hole, for Us to be safe, but He didn’t have enough time to dig a hole for Himself.

Minnie - Oh, Sandy... (Sheds tears)

Edmond - Where is everyone else?

Dani - Edmond, The owls took everyone away to the town graveyard minutes ago! That’s where the Owls have gone.

Peepers - The graveyard...?

Chanticleer - It's so dark. What happened?

Peepers - The Sun never came up since You left the farm.

Patou - In any case, Chanticleer, You need to crow and fast, or the endless night will be Irreversible.

Chanticleer - Well, if You say so. (Crows weakly.) Ow! Ohh... I’m sorry. I’ve gotten out of practice. and it hurts my neck.

Edmond - Just keep trying. But, first, We'll need to get to the graveyard.

Snipes - Yeah. But, how? Not even a copter would be enough to stop the owls.

Peepers - Hmm... (Looks at the copter.) I think I know how. but, Some of You will have to stay behind, where it's safe.

(Taupe tearfully hugs Teal.)

Taupe - If This is last time We'll meet...

Nero - Out of the question. I lost You before, and I'm not to make the same mistake again. just stay with Teal's family.

Peepers - Then, let's hurry!

Minnie - Kids, Your Mom is going to the graveyard. But, once the sun goes up, and I hope it does. Come straight to the graveyard.

Rabbit Kids - Okay, Mom.

(The Scene changes to the Graveyard, where the remaining animals are seen, stuck in separate cages hanging by a willow tree. as the Coyotes howl and Raccoons doing a tribal dance.)

Sandy - I have No regrets. At least... my kids will be safe. I only hope Minnie’s alright.

Archibald - He he he. Let's see. what will be My first Meal...? Hmm. You! (Points at Stuey.)

Stuey - Wait, No! (Two Owl henchmen grab Stuey and stuff an apple in His mouth.)

Indigo Owl - Courtesy of Your son.

Archibald - Thank You. Now, Leave Me to eat My dinner in peace.

Duke - Sigh. Some Gratitute.

Archibald - Now, to have My meal in the form of sliced ham. (A Light hits Archibald, causing Him and the other owls to hide behind the graves as the Raccoons and Coyotes run for dear life.)

Raccoon - Run. Run!

Edmond - (Through Helicopter Megaphone) Ok, Owls! Your Dinner's cancelled! And We have Our secret weapon! (The helicopter drops a lit firecracker, and explodes near the owls, with the recoil of the exploded firecracker, the cages the farm animals were in drop to the ground, and they make a run for it. The helicopter drops another lit firecracker and lands in front of Archibald, causing His face to be featherless and partially scorched.)

Patou - How's Chanti?

Goldie - A Bit depressed, but We still have time for Him to crow. (Hunch opens a vent.)

Hunch - Infiltration! (He lands and tries to grab Edmond by the tail, but Patou attacks the minuscule owl, and is hit headfirst at the fire extinguisher, causing it to go erratically, and break the controls.) Eradication!

Peepers - The Controls! We're outta here! (Edmond's group jump off the copter in some soft grass as the copter makes a crash landing in a lake. The Duke laughs maliciously as the helicopter sinks.)

Scene 15
(Edmond’s group manages to get to the graveyard. and regroup with the animals who escaped the cages.)

Edmond - Is everyone alright?

Stuey - Your timing couldn't get any better. Thanks!

Sandy - Minerva! (Hugs Minnie) You made it!

Patou - We’re all Here. All nine of Us.

Edmond - Uh-Oh! (Sees the darkness getting even closer to the darker one.) We're outta time, Chanticleer. Crow! Please! before the owls come!

Chanticleer - Well, Alright, but I don't know if... (Crows weakly again.) Ow! See? It's no use.

Nero - Chanticleer, It's all My fault. If I hadn't gotten so frustrated with You keeping Me awake, All this wouldn't have happened.

Patou - What? (The Other animals start to talk ill as they glare at Nero.)

Sandy - All He ever wanted was some rest?

Stuey - So, He's responsible for all this.

Squirrel - I didn't realize an old guy like Nero, could be capable of--

Patou - Everyone, Stop. Stop! Nero didn't have a choice. He would have lost Taupe forever if He Didn't obey the owls. besides, He was hypnotized by the Duke‘s evil magic

Squirrel - And Who's Taupe?

Patou - His great-grandson.

Nero - Patou... I won't ask for anyone's forgiveness, but once all this is over, I'll leave the farm.

(Archibald, the Duke and Their owl henchmen arrive.)

Patou - We'll talk later, Nero. right Now, We must keep them from getting to Chanticleer. (Nero starts to get angry from seeing Archibald.)

Nero - You...! If I had known the Duke was in league with You, Archie, I would have torn Him to shreds sooner!

Archibald - Don't ever call Me that, Nero. (Nero tries to attack Archibald, but Is grabbed by the ankle and tossed aside.) You and that accursed rooster’s father ruined My plan in the past, but nothing will stop Me Once that cloud overlaps with that darker cloud!

Nero - It's bad enough that You and Your son tried to blackmail me threatening My grand-daughter's kitten, but hypnotizing Me to attack one of My kind...

(Nero weakly approaches Archibald.)

Archibald - Face it, Nero. You lost. and once My spell is complete, I'll rule this world with darkness! But why stop there?

Edmond - Chanticleer, please! Crow!

Peepers - Chanti, We believe in You!

Duke - Hmph. It's no use, Cat. He won't crow. I've seen to that. and the farm is done for. (The Dark Light gets to the farm, as Sandy and the other denizens become monstrous.) And as for You, Patou, I owed You for the time You bit My arm. Now, to return the favor. (Breathes magic breath at Patou's shoes causing His shoe strings to tie His mouth shut) Gentlemen, restrain them. (The Owl Henchmen attack Edmond's group and keep them away from Chanticleer as the Duke blows magic breath at Chanticleer, making Him neck deep in the ground.)

Archibald - You know, Son, I ordered You to eliminate Chanticleer, not make Him unable to crow by stomping on His throat.

Duke - I tried, but that dumb mutt got in My way.

Nero - Wait, Your son was the rooster who tried to take over Chanti's place?

Archibald - Yes. and once the darkness reaches the other side, Not even Chanticleer’s accursed crowing can stop the endless night. (Breathes at the air producing a portal to the human world.)

Edmond - My... Home.

Archibald - Yes. And once I come to this world, I'll turn it into a world of darkness as well!

Edmond - No. Chanticleer! Don't let the endless night be complete! Crow! Please! (The Yellow Owl stifles His mouth, but Edmond bites the owl's wing.)

Yellow Owl - Ow! (Edmond breaks free.)

Edmond - Everyone, Encourage Chanticleer to crow! His throat may be damaged, but We have to believe in Him!

Duke - No use giving false hope! You've lost! (Breathes Magic breath several times at Edmond, but Edmond dodges them.)

Edmond - No, We haven't! (Chants Chanticleer's name.)

Archibald - Ugh... I've had enough of You!!! (Breathes magic claws and strangles Edmond, then He tosses Edmond at a tombstone.)

Nero - No! (Uses His body as a cushion to soften Edmond's impact.)

Archibald - Hmph. All You did was delay His death.

Nero - Edmond, are You alright? (Sees Edmond barely breathing.) Edmond... (Sheds tears.)

Archibald - That also means Your deaths will be painful. very painful.

Nero - Hold Your beak, Archie. (Archibald reacts.) Everyone! Don't let Edmond's sacrifice be for nothing! Encourage Chanticleer! Only You can restore His confidence! (The Animals then start to chant Chanticleer's name.)

Archibald - You... I'll silence You all! (Breathes Crimson magic breath on Himself, causing Him to grow as tall as a skyscraper.)

Duke - Dad! Wait! If You do that, You'll pull Us in, as well as them! at least wait for the dark clouds to overlap!

Archibald - (In a demonic voice) What do I care?!

Duke - Dah! Every Owl for Himself! (The Duke and His henchmen fly away as Archibald becomes a tornado. The Duke and His Owl Henchmen, Coyotes, and Raccoons are pulled into His Tornado form's mouth.) Why would You do this, Dad?! (Archibald laughs maliciously as the farm animals are still screaming Chanticleer's name, then the animals one after the next, are pulled inside Archibald's mouth.)

Archibald - Once I eliminate all Your friends, Chanticleer, You will lose all hope, so, You’ll won’t dare to oppose Me, ever again! (Edmond's unconscious body goes, as Nero tries to save Him in futility. At the farm, the buildings along with Teal’s family, Taupe’s family, and the little rabbits.)

Chanticleer - No! (Breaks free, and flies inside Tornado Archibald's mouth, as the screen turns black. Chanticleer opens His eyes and sees the unconscious farm animals, along with Edmond and the Owls floating in monochrome colors.) It's so dark. If I never left home, This never would have happened...

Patou's Voice - You can't give up.

Chanticleer - Wha... Patou? (He sees Patou's spirit in color.)

Patou's Voice - We still believe in You.

Chanticleer - Peepers. (Sees Peepers' spirit in color.)

Peepers' Voice - It's Your job to crow for the sun to rise. No one else could.

Snipes' Voice - Crow, Not just for Us... (Chanticleer sees Snipes' spirit in color) but for the world.

Chanticleer - Snipes!

Minnie's Voice - Believe in Yourself, Chanticleer. (Sees Minnie's spirit in color) Believe You can bring back the sun.

Chanticleer - Minnie! Goldie. (Sees Goldie's Spirit in color.)

Goldie - And We believe in You. We all do. (Chanticleer sees The Animals, along with the owls who are beaming.)

Edmond's Voice - Even if We're eaten, You still can save the world.

Chanticleer - Huh? (Sees Edmond's human spirit in Color.) You-- Is it really You, Edmond?

Edmond's Voice - Yeah. Call for the Sun, Chanticleer.

Chanticleer - I will. Thank You, Everyone. And you too, Nero. (Nero reacts, then sadly smiles.)

(Archibald still as a Tornado sees the clouds overlap, making the Endless Night complete.)

Archibald - The night is mine! Now, for the next world. (Hears Chanticleer's crowing.) Huh? Give Up, Chanticleer. You've lost. The Endless night is here to stay forever. (Chanticleer's crow gets louder.) OK, Now it's annoying Me. (A beam of light pierces Through His nose.) Ow! What? Light? (His Body is being pierced by light.) What's going on? You--! (The beams of light continue to pierce through Archibald's Body.) Don't think You'll last forever! Once You're gone, The Sun will be gone forever, with or without the Endless Night! AAAAAAA! (Explodes in flash of light, In some parts of the world, The the feral animals return to normal. Back at the graveyard, a few feathers fall down, and the animals wake up on the ground as the Duke and His henchmen as young Owlets are asleep. The animals slowly get up as Chanticleer flies down.)

Goldie - King-- No. Chanticleer, That was brave of You.

Stuey - Agreed. But... But where's Archie?

Chanticleer - Gone. And His endless night with Him. (The clouds dissipate.)

Snipes - Hey! Look there! (The Sun is rising over the graveyard causing the affected animals to return to normal.)

Minnie - Sandy! (Hugs Her husband.) Thank You. Rudy told Me you used the time left to dig a burrow deep enough for our kids to be safe. (Kisses Sandy’s nose.)

Peepers - Everyone else is as well.

Snipes - We won't have to worry about Archie, so Let's celebrate.

Patou - I don’t think We'll be in any mood to. Look there.

(The other animals see Nero holding a barely-breathing Edmond, as the other animals gather.)

Nero - Edmond...? (Edmond slowly wakes up as Peepers reacts.)

Peepers - Edmond.

Nero - It's a miracle. (Sheds tears of joy.)

Edmond - Wha... What happened?

Peepers - Edmond! (She comes to Edmond.)

(The Animals gather as Edmond gets up.)

Edmond - Peepers, Am I... Alive?

Peepers - Yes, Edmond. And the Sun finally came up! (Hugs Edmond tearfully.)

Edmond - It is...? (Sees the Sun.) Wow! Mom was right. The Sunrise is beautiful to watch.

Peepers - I also want to apologize. for not acknowledging You sooner. (Edmond becomes sad as He gently puts Peepers on the ground.) What's wrong?

Patou - Poor kid. Here we are, celebrating Chanti's return, and Edmond's homesick.

Edmond - Well... I can't help missing My family. Including Dad. But... at least, I won't have to worry about Archie and His owls hurting Them or anyone else.

(Peepers Looks at Edmond who was shedding tears.)

Peepers - You miss home, do You? (Edmond nods as He sheds tears.) Where do You live? We'll take You home.

Edmond - Thanks. But, I think it's impossible. No matter Where I'll go, I'll never find home. But, what about them? (Points at the sleeping Owlets.)

Peepers - Wha-- The Duke and His friends! They're young! But--

Chanticleer - Don’t worry. With Archie gone for good, They’re normal owls. With some time, They could find something else to eat, besides anyone On the farm. But... I must head for the city. so long as My replacement's here--

Patou - It was only the Duke disguised as a rooster! and since Owls aren't allowed to replace any roosters. that Means you can come back home. If You want to, that is.

Chanticleer - Patou... Thank You. (Patou nods.)

Nero - Edmond, look! (Points at the portal as the song “When the Morning Comes” plays with Edmond seeing the His home through the portal.) That must be the portal Archie made.

Edmond - (Beaming) It's home. (starts to frown and Sighs.) Chanticleer, Everyone, I think this is goodbye.

Snipes - What?

Patou - Goodbye?

Peepers - You're really going?

(Edmond walks toward the others as He sheds tears.)

Edmond - Look, a Part of Me wants to stay, but... I need to get Home.

Teal - We understand. Have a safe Journey, Edmond. (The Animals give a group hug to Edmond.)

Sandy - But before You go... (Gives Edmond His picture frame.)

Patou - Take this, too. (gives a picture of Edmond with Peepers, Snipes, Patou, and Minnie.) It’s not much of a memento, but...

Edmond - Thank You, everyone. (Tearfully hugs Peepers and puts Her on the ground.) Goodbye. (Walks toward the portal, and turns to waves to the animals as He walks backwards to the portal. after getting past the portal, Edmond returns to being a human, and the portal disappears as the animals looking on.)

Peepers - Wow. I had no idea Edmond was a human.

Nero - Yeah. He reminds Me of Frank. (Then the screen whites out.)

Scene 16
(The light disappears, and the scene changes to a hospital, and the song winds down. Where Edmond is Human again, but asleep in a hospital bed, with His family watching over Him. Edmond starts to wake up.)

Frank - Edmond... He’s waking up. (Edmond opens His eyes to See His father.) Edmond, Are You okay?

Edmond - Dad? Is that You? What happened?

Frank - You’re in the hospital. You had a bad bump on the head after that branch hit You. The doctors said You wouldn’t wake up. You've been asleep for four days straight

Edmond - Four... Days? I... What about Scott and Mark?

Scott - Thanks for asking. We had some scratches from those coyotes, but We’re ok.

Mark - I’m glad You’re OK as well, Edmond.

Edmond - Thank goodness.

Frank - Son, When I came into your bedroom, You were out cold, and You were holding on to that book and family picture. and as I took You to the hospital, You wouldn’t let go of it. Not even Your brothers could remove it. (A woman comes to the hospital room and sees Edmond up.)

Woman - Edmond... You’re awake. (Comes to Edmond and hugs Him.) I heard You were asleep for a few days, I thought I’d never see your smile again.

Scott/Mark - Mom?

Frank - Dory...

Edmond - Mom... You came. (Dory hugs Edmond and He notices that He's holding His picture frame.) Was everything a dream?

Frank - Dream? Son, What did you dream?

Edmond - Well, It seemed real, that the I was in the tale of Chanticleer, but as a cat.

Scott - Well, Dreams are something You can't see with Your eyes open.

Mark - But, the important thing is You're alright.

Frank - Edmond, You were holding the book because You wanted Me to finish it, right? (Edmond nods.) Okay. (Edmond gives His father the book.) “Then, As the sun refused to rise for a few days, the animals there were getting even more worried. Then, a young kitten had found His way to the farm, wanting to see Chanticleer, and just as the evil owl was about to swallow the defenseless kitten, Patou the dog came to the rescue...” Huh. Never heard that before. (The scene changes to Edmond and His family looking at the sunset as Frank was reading the book.)

Narrator - To this day, Edmond was no longer afraid of the dark. and He also realized, that when You believe in others, there's nothing You can't do.

Frank - "...Then the Sun returned, and the animals danced with joy knowing that Chanticleer will never leave home, ever again. The End." (Notices Edmond feeling gloomy) What's wrong?

Edmond - Dad, have You had a dream where You were in the story?

Frank - I-- Yes. It was when I was Your age. I felt like I was in the story. and... I kind of wish I could have that kind of adventure again. I’m sure Dory, You, and your brothers would enjoy it.

Chanticleer's Voice - You just might. (The Book glows a white color covering the screen then the scene changes to the cartoon farm, where flashes of light glow and vanish, revealing Edmond's family as cats.)

Patou - Edmond, You're back! if I had known Your family was going to visit, I would have told the others sooner.

Edmond - I... I'm back at-- (Looks at His paws) I'm a cat again. I'm a cat again!

Patou - Welcome back, Edmond. You too, Frank.

Frank - You remember Me?

Patou - Of course I do. I'd never forget a face. Nero was a good influence on you.

Frank - Well, Son, When I was Your age, I had a fight with My parents, and ran away from Home. but, when I came to a bookstore, I bought "The Tale of Chanticleer". and Nero taught Me a valuable lesson. "Not every parent is perfect, But a biological parent is the best You'll ever have". After My adventure, I reconciled with My Mom and Dad.

Dory - Frank, what happened to Us?

Frank - Well, Dory, Humans don’t Exist inside the book, So, as long as we’re inside, We’re animals. but even as a cat, You're still you.

Dory - Frank... (blushes.)

Patou - Edmond, You think it's time to introduce Your family?

Edmond - You're right. Everyone, I'd like for You to meet My family. My Dad, Frank. My Mom, Dory. and My elder brothers, Scott and Mark. (The Animals greet Edmond's family.) Hey, the farm looks untouched.

Chanticleer - Yes. It took some time, but, with Archie gone, He’ll never threaten the farm or anyone else ever again and it’s All thanks to you. and Nero, The others told Me You wanted Sleep, but We didn't realize We kept You awake all this time. but, have this as a token of Our apology. (Gives Nero a pair of earmuffs and a blindfold.)

Nero - Chanticleer... I don't know what to say. (Happily sheds tears.)

Chanticleer - Ok, Nero. Now, You're going to make Us cry.

Kudzu - Grandpa, I know this has been hard on You, but I'm just glad You kept Our kitten safe. and I think Edmond will have a great celebration.

Edmond - Really?

Nero - Yes. and She means You, and He who was once called Taupe. He’s Named after You. (Edmond sees Taupe and Teal asleep with each other.)

Chanticleer - Still, There's only one thing to do.

(Chanticleer sings a reprise of “Sun do Shine” as everyone celebrates, including the Duke and His henchmen as kindhearted Owlets. Edmond and His brothers ride on a wagon as Peepers and Minnie rides along. Frank and Dory dance in a tango. as the song winds down, a Turkey sets a timer on a camera and gets in the shot with the other animals. after the camera flash, the screen freezes as the words "The End" appears on the lower right side of the screen. then the screen blacks out.)

Hunch's voice - Whoa! Wait! You haven't seen what became of Me!

(the screen fades in to under the farm, where Hunch is done digging a tunnel.)

Hunch - Ah... No one to yell at Me, No one to pester Me, and best of all, No Uncle to Threaten Me. Ahh... (falls asleep, as zooms out as the end credits come. then on after a long pan of the farm's exterior, the screen goes up to the skies, the clouds, the stars and the universe.)