Mr. Gongir, a bat-eared Fox who’s only aspiration is to become the silliest fox ever to make everyone happy

Gogies, gogies are gray foxes who have actively rejected being silly. They eat no fruits, they live in trees so no other foxes can reach them. They mostly want to be left alone but have been known to attack any foxes they deem to be too silly

Gitsit, a middle-aged bat eared fox mother, who cares about her children, and tries her best to raise them well as a single mother

Plompua, a very excited bat eared fox pup, high energy, very affectionate and emotive, even when not speaking

Moglar, a grizzled old arctic fox (or Sloogif) runs a fruit stand in a forest where fruits are banned. 

The Great Gogimus, monarch of the forest, built a prosperous empire out of unorganized foxes, living as hunter gatherers, eating fruits, dancing, and laughing, but they had no direction. He is very happy when we meet him due to fruit consumption, but is in disbelief and slightly annoyed and embarrassed when he is told that he ate a fruit.

Scene 1

(We open in a small fox den, furnished like a lower-middle class home would be. There are various wooden chairs and stools around a wooden table.)

Sitting here is Mr. Gongir, His little brother, Plompua, and his mother, Gitsit. The family is sitting down to eat breakfast, as they do every day, but something is different this time.

Gitsit

Glon, you haven’t touched your fruits, is there something wrong?

Mr. Gongir

No, nothing’s wrong, there’s been something I’ve been meaning to tell you.

Gitsit

(annoyed, she’s heard this many times before) For the last time, no, I’m not letting you leave the forest, it’s dangerous out here. The only way out is controlled by Gogies, it’s too dangerous for foxes like us.

Mr. Gongir

But Mom, I can never become the silliest fox in the world just staying in this forest, I need to learn from the greatest, I need an opportunity to show my silly side to everyone. I’m 19 fox years old, I can’t stay here forever. My only dream, my only aspiration is to become the silliest fox ever. I want to see the joy in all the other animals as I walk by, so they themselves can become a bit more silly. The Gogies are always so serious. They never have any fun with each other, I want to show them what it means to be silly. Our last name even means “the silly one”. It is my destiny, Mom. Please let me do this.

Gitsit

Glon, I don’t want you to get hurt doing this. I know you have good intentions, but a lot of animals do not. Just promise me you’ll be safe.

Mr. Gongir

(excitedly) Mom, you will not regret this. I’m gonna go start packing!!!!

(Mr. Gongir exits, END SCENE)

Scene 2

(Mr. Gongir is just outside the fox den, waving goodbye to his brother and mother, both of whom are standing just outside the hole to the den.)

Mr. Gongir

Mom, the next time you’ll see me, I’ll be the silliest fox you’ve ever known. I’ll miss you both so much while I’m gone.

Plompua

Can you bring me back a souvenir?

Mr. Gongir

I sure will!!!! (Mr. Gongir hugs Plompua and lifts him up, twisting him around before putting him down.)

Gitsit

When you get back, I’ll make you a big, celebratory dinner, full of fruits and bugs, and even termites!!!

Mr. Gongir

Termites?!?!? Those are my favorite!!!!! 

(Mr. Gongir runs off, excited at the thought of a nice termite dinner.)

(END SCENE)

Scene 3

(Mr. Gongir creeps through the forest, pushes past some trees, and comes into a clearing. We can see various shops, houses, and all different species of animals all living together.)

Mr. Gongir

(Stomach Gurgle) Whoah, I sure am hungry. I better head to that fruit stand to get something to eat.

(Mr Gongir walks over to the fruit stand, which has a lot of customers, he races there while the line is short)

Fruit Stand Crier

Fruits here!!! Get your fresh fruits here!!! We got plums, grapes, melons, berries, and even the odd vegetable or two

Mr. Gongir

I’d like your silliest fruits please!

Fruit Stand Worker

Silly fruits? Kid, you’ve come to the wrong place. Silly fruits were banned by The Great Gogimus a few years back.

Mr. Gongir

(Taken aback) What!?!? No, that can’t be possible, who would want to ban silliness?

Fruit Stand Worker

Gogies would. They’ve been putting pressure on my business ever since silly fruits got banned. I have to get an inspection every month. They scare customers away. Tell you what, If you get silly fruits legalized, and get the Gogies off my back, I’ll give you my entire stash of silly fruits I got saved away.

Mr. Gongir

Deal! What do I need to do to get the fruits legalized?

Moglar

First off, We never formally met, I’m Moglar, What’s your name?

Mr. Gongir

Glon, Glon Gongir. Most people call me Mr. Gongir.

Moglar

Alright, Mr. Gongir, the first thing you have to do is get out of the forest. This is gonna be tough because the exit is crawling with gogies. They aren’t very smart, so you could pretty easily trick them into letting you pass with the fruits. Then, you gotta make it to The Great Gogimus’s Castle, pose as a servant, and put the silly fruits in his food. When he eats it, and likes it, he’ll have no choice but to legalize silly fruits, and silliness throughout the forest.

Moglar

You gotta get going though. The Great Feast is in three days, and he has to eat it in front of everyone. There’s a path out back that takes you straight out the forest (he hands Mr. Gongir the fruits). Now go.

(Mr. Gongir exits down the path, END SCENE)

Scene 4

(Mr. Gongir is in a forest. We can hear chattering and movement all around him. Mr. Gongir is unaware of this, thinking it to be normal. Slowly we see several gogies creeping out of the trees and brush, slowly surrounding Mr. Gongir and blocking his path.)

Mr. Gongir

Hi! Who are you guys?

Gogie #1

We are the toll workers in this area of the woods, and we need you to pay a toll to get through here. (several Gogies snicker in the background)

Mr. Gongir

Oh really?!?!?! I don’t have any money!!! How can I pay the toll?

Gogie #2

You can give us all of your silly fruits.

Mr. Gongir

What?!?!? But why?!?!?! I thought gogies didn’t eat fruits.

Gogie #3 (almost childlike) 

Well yeah, We don’t want you to have any fruits, they make foxes silly, and we HATE silly foxes!!!!

All Gogies

YEAH!!!!!!!

Mr, Gongir

B… but I wanna be the silliest fox in the whole wide world.

Gogie #1

Well I guess that’s TOO bad for you then.

Mr. Gongir

(thinking to himself) Man, these guys outnumber me, I gotta think of something, and quick!

Mr. Gongir

Wait a minute, these aren’t ACTUALLY silly fruits

Mr. Gongir

(trying not to laugh) DID you ACTUALLY think that these were silly fruits?

Mr. Gongir

These are a special type of funny vegetable, which I believe gogies have no problem with, am I correct?

Gogie #2

He’s… he’s right, let’s leave, I don’t wanna get in trouble with the big gogimus

Gogie #1

Wait a minute, WAIT. A. MINUTE.

Gogie #1

Just so you know, if you’re lying, you’ll never be the silliest fox ever in my eyes.

Gogie #1

Might as well tell us the truth, otherwise we’ll make sure you’ll never be able to make it as a silly fox.

Mr. Gongir

I am telling the whole truth.

Mr. Gongir

It is you who is being dishonest with yourself for refusing to be silly.

Mr. Gongir

I will be on my way, as I must get going, good day to you, sirs.

(Mr. Gongir walks off. END SCENE)

Scene 5

(We come across an inn for weary travellers on the way to The Great Gogimus’s Castle)

Mr. Gongir

This place is a little run down, but It’ll do for tonight. 

(Mr. Gongir is now inside a room, dimly lit, with a small bed and an end table, with a dresser against the opposite wall.)

(Suddenly a Gogie opens the door.)

Gogie

A HA! I FOUND you!! Did you really think that you could smuggle fruits into Gogie territory without us knowing?

Gogie #2

You must’ve thought we were REALLY stupid telling us those fruits were vegetables.

Gogie #3

We believed him, didn’t we?

Gogie #1

SHUT UP! We have him now, that’s all that matters– 

(the gogie turns back to face Mr. Gongir, who is missing as he had escaped out the window during the argument)

(END SCENE)

Scene 6

(We see Mr. Gongir walking down a dirt path up to the gate of The Great Gogimus’s Castle)

Gate Guard

Halt! State your business at The Great Gogimus’s castle!!

Mr. Gongir

I’m here to help celebrate his majesty. (whispering) I’m one of the people you hired to make the crowd look big.

Gate Guard

Oh!! Right this way sir!!!

(The Gate Guard ushers Mr. Gongir through the gate, moving past several guards and people gathered for the feast.)

Mr. Gongir

(To himself) Now, all I have to do is sneak away, but how do I do that?

Mr. Gongir

(gasp) I’ve got it! Look everyone!!! Squabs!!! (Mr. Gongir points offstage)

Crowd

Squabs!!!! (they all run in the direction Mr. Gongir points towards, going offstage)

(Mr. Gongir strolls into the castle amidst the chaos)

(End Scene)

Scene 7

(We open in a castle kitchen, with ornate details along the walls, large windows across the top of the walls. There are myriad stoves and sinks, with countertops littered with cooking utensils, equipment, and half finished dishes. Most of the cooks and wait staff are all too absorbed in their work to notice Mr. Gongir, who takes advantage of this by donning a chef’s uniform located in a nearby closet. Mr. Gongir immediately notices a large salad on a golden platter, half finished, this is the Great Gogimus’s meal for the night.)

(Mr. Gongir makes his way over to the dish slowly, worrying at any moment that he may be caught, but no one stops him.)

(Mr. Gongir quickly throws out most of the salad, replacing it with all manner of fruits, prepared in a way that it appears like a normal salad.)

(Mr. Gongir places a golden lid on top of the tray, and keeps his distance)

Waiter

Alright!!! Gogimus’s meal is ready to go people, we need to start bringing out meals now!!!

(the waitstaff all run around carrying different dishes and trays out of the kitchen, almost like worker bees around a hive, each has their own way of carrying the dish out, making the movements seem like a ballet)

(The kitchen is empty for a while, with only Mr. Gongir left. Some time later, a Waiter returns)

Waiter

The Great Gogimus has requested your presence.

Mr. Gongir

(speaking in a lower voice, but still sounding slightly nervous) Of course, lead the way.

(both of the characters enter the banquet hall, which is decorated even more ornately than the kitchen. Every surface is gold plated, with red carpets lining the floors, many tables line the surfaces of the hall, with an indented area in the floor with a large table, holding a bounty of food, with cornucopias, bread, cakes, horderves, and enough meat to feed a small town. The Great Gogimus is sitting in his throne with a big smile on his face, Gogimus is the type of person whom you never want to see smiling)

Gogimus

(heartily) Hello there Mr chef, I’ve called you out here to commend you for your outstanding work on this meal. It, quite frankly, is the best thing i’ve ever tasted, it almost makes me want to dance everywhere and laugh. What did you use to make it?

Mr. Gongir

(Smiling, Knowing that this moment is about to change everything) Fruits.

Gogimus

Excuse me?

Mr. Gongir

Fruits, that meal you just glowingly praised is made of fruits, which are known to make foxes silly, or at least, that’s the official story. Truth is, all foxes are silly, it’s in our nature, the fruits just amplify our silly behavior.

Gogimus

You can’t be serious!!! I’ve spent all my life regulating and banning the use of fruits and silly animals, and you mean to tell me that i’ve been silly all along?!!?! Silliness brought the downfall of the foxes the first time, they were too busy playing to sit down and make progress, I fixed that, and here you come telling me that my life’s work didn’t matter at all?

Mr. Gongir

I understand that it’s hard to hear, but you can start to make it right. Unban silliness and fruits, every fox deserves to be silly in their own special way. 

Gogimus

I’m afraid I have no choice at this point, I’m a hypocrite if I do not follow through with my review of your meal. Thank you for showing me the light. As a token of my gratitude, I will be bestowing upon you the precious title of The Silliest Fox in the World. Please wear it with pride.

Mr. Gongir

Thank you, your majesty.

Narrator

And so, Mr. Gongir returned home to his family, with his mother giving him a big hug, and preparing a feast of all of his favorite foods when he returned. He then went on to visit Moglar, who made him a business partner upon hearing the news of his achievement. They went on to create the biggest and most successful fruit company in the forest, using Mr. Gongir’s status as the silliest fox in the world as advertisement for their fruits, calling them “the silliest fruits in the world” their business had its fair share of trials and obstacles throughout its growth, but that’s a story for another day.

The End