The Day Penelope, Raj And Imran Surprised Captain Feathersword

Adventure 4 - The Day Penelope, Raj And Imran Surprised Captain Feathersword is story #4 of Stories and Songs: The Adventures of Captain Feathersword the Friendly Pirate.

Transcript

 * (Tin whistle playing.)
 * Narrator: Adventure #4 - The Day Penelope, Raj and Imran Surprised the Captain. It was Captain Feathersword's birthday, but he wasn't feeling very happy.
 * Captain Feathersword: Today's my birthday, but Raj, Penelope and Imran seem to have forgotten. No one's wished me happy birthday. Argh.
 * Narrator: Soon, Penelope came and knocked on Captain Feathersword's door.
 * Captain Feathersword: Come in.
 * Penelope: Captain, I've just come to tell you we've finished hoisting the main sail. You look sad, Captain Feathersword. Is something the matter?
 * Captain Feathersword: Oh, no, Penny. It's nothing. Um, do you know what special day it is today?
 * Penelope: Um... It's Tuesday, isn't it?
 * Captain Feathersword: Oh, yes. Well, never mind.
 * Narrator: Later, Raj and Imran visited the Captain.
 * (The door knocks.)
 * Raj: Captain, we've finished mopping the deck.
 * Imran: You don't look too happy, Captain Feathersword. Why's so glum?
 * Captain Feathersword: Oh, it's nothing, really. Uh, do you know what special day it is today?
 * Raj: Uh... Tuesday?
 * Imran: Um... First of April?
 * Captain Feathersword: Oh, never mind. Never mind.
 * Narrator: Raj and Imran left the Captain's cabin. Captain Feathersword sat in his table looking sadly at the port-hole.
 * Captain Feathersword: Oh dear. No one's remembered me happy birthday. Argh. How depressing.
 * Narrator: Later, Raj, Imran and Penelope met together on the deck.
 * Penelope: Does Captain Feathersword know about the surprise birthday party we're having for him?
 * Raj: (laughs nervously) No. He still thinks we've forgotten his birthday. (he and Penelope laugh.)
 * Narrator: Those tricky pirates hadn't forgotten Captain Feathersword's birthday at all but were organizing a surprise birthday party for him. They were playing a trick on Captain Feathersword.
 * (Song: We're Playing A Trick On The Captain)
 * Penelope: (whispering) Let's put the presents over here.
 * Raj: (whispering) Yeah, that's a great idea.
 * Penelope: (whispering) Okay.
 * Raj: (whispering) We'll never see them here.
 * Penelope: (whispering) No. (later) Let's put the streamers over here.
 * Imran: No, over here.
 * Penelope: Oh, okay. Let's see them there.
 * Imran: Yeah. We'll never see them here.
 * Penelope: Now Raj, have you decorated the dining hall?
 * Raj: Yes, Penny. I've hung balloons from the ceiling and put streamers everywhere.
 * Penelope: Imran, is the birthday cake ready?
 * Imran: Yes, Penny. I cooked Captain Feathersword's favorite, chocolate cake with extra chocolaty icing.
 * Penelope: Well, I've wrapped the presents. We're all ready for the party.
 * Raj: How will we get Captain Feathersword to come to the party without ruining the surprise?
 * Penelope: Hmm. Oh! I know. Here's my plan. (whispering plan to Raj and Imran)
 * Narrator: Penelope told Imran and Raj her plan. Later, Imran knocked on the door calling out.
 * Imran: Captain Feathersword, come quickly! We need you!
 * Captain Feathersword: Why would you need me? Can't you handle it?
 * Imran: No, only you can make things right.
 * Captain Feathersword: Oh, all right.
 * Narrator: Captain Feathersword followed Imran down to the dining hall.
 * Imran: Hurry, Captain. It's urgent.
 * Narrator: When they reached the dining hall, the door was closed.
 * Imran: Captain, go in first.
 * Narrator: Captain Feathersword opened the door. The room was in darkness.
 * Captain Feathersword: Ooh! It's dark in here. Argh.
 * Narrator: Suddenly, the lights came on. Captain Feathersword looked around at the streamers and the balloons decorating the dining hall. On the table, was a big chocolate cake, his favorite. All the friendly pirates stood in front of Captain Feathersword wearing party hats.
 * Raj, Penelope and Imran: SURPRISE! (applauding) Happy birthday. Happy birthday, Captain.
 * Captain Feathersword: Thank you, everyone. This is the best birthday surprise I've ever had. Argh!
 * (Song: Have A Happy Birthday Captain)
 * (Tin whistle closing plays.)