Muppet Treasure Island 'Jim Hawkins love story'

Set sail and role call

The image above is what Annie wears, minus the hat.

"Chop-chop! Look lively now. The captain will be here soon. Chop-chop."

"Who's that?" Jim asked, as referred to the one who was yelling orders.

"That is Mr Arrow, the first mate. A capital fellow." Squire Trelawney answered.

Trumpets were heard from a close distance. Mr Arrow gasped in surprise. "The captain approaches. Move aside! Make way! Make ready for the captain. Lollygaggers will suffer his wrath."

"Wrath? I-is this captain bad tempered?" Gonzo asked nervously.

"Is he bad tempered? The man is a raging volcano tormented by inner demons, the likes of which mere mortals have never seen." Mr Arrow replied in a serious tone.

"He's got demons? Cool!" Gonzo exclaimed excitedly.

A carriage raced towards them and stopped next to the ship. Sailors all gathered to the edge of the ship so the would get a glimpse of their captain. A stern and intimidating man stepped out of the carriage. Everyone murmured to one another, afraid of their new captain. However, the intimidating man just took his hat off and stepped to the side. In his place stood a small, green frog who was in fact their captain. He looked at the sailors as he said, "Heigh ho everyone."

Jim leaned down so he could talk to Gonzo and Rizzo. "That's the raging volcano? He's a frog."

"Hey, maybe he gets hopping mad. Get it hopping mad." Rizzo joked.

"Piping aboard Captain Abraham Smollet." Mr Arrow announced.

Captain Smollett placed his hand on the side of the ship. "Good day Mr Arrow." He looked at the ship and nodded in approval.

Mr Arrow looked at where Smollett's hand had been on the side of the boat and saw there was dust. "I knew it he's furious." He then turned his attention on a nearby sailor who looked up in suprise when he was called. "You there! You were in charge of railing dust. Thirty lashes, and then you walk the plank."

"I didn't say that Mr Arrow." Smollett told him.

"I was anticipating your whim, sir." Arrow replied and gave the sailor one last look before walking away.

Smollett carried on walking around the ship until he stopped by the three friends. "Oh you must be the cabin boys."

"Yes, sir!" they all replied.

"Which one of you is Hawkins?"

"I am, sir." Jim answered which made Smollett turn to him.

"I knew your father, Jim. He was a good man."

"Thank you, sir."

When Smollett walked away, Long John came up behind Jim, with Annie in tow, and put his arm around his shoulders.

"Well, this is shapin' up to be a fine voyage, lads. Oh, yes, indeed."

With that said, Long John and Annie walked away, not before Annie winked at Jim and caused him to turn red. When they were a good distance away, Gonzo leaned towards Jim.

"One leg, Jim. Count 'em one. Remember what Billy said."

"Oh Gonzo, he seems all right. I mean Long John's only cook. How dangerous can he be."

"Are you sure you're not just saying this because of your crush on a certain female sailor by the name of Annie?" Gonzo asked sarcastically, which made Jim blush again. "Anywa- hey where's Rizzo?"

Smollett took his place at the helm and turned to Mr Arrow. "Well, the wind seems to be freshening. The tide is with us. Mr Arrow this voyage has begun."