Disclaimer: I do not own the Need for Speed series or the source material. All characters belonging to the series belong to Electronic Arts. The rest of the characters created by me, The NOS Junkie; belong to me. All cars belong to their respective manufacturers. Now that I'm done typing the disclaimer and all that legal stuff… Let's check out this story…. Enjoy!
Prologue.
Monday. July 26th 3:00 pm
St. Andrew's Air Force base.
On a hot summer day with temperatures going over 100 degrees fahrenheit was business as usual in St. Andrews Air Force base, it was located 65 miles outside the city of Bayview. In one of the many hangars around the base was one in particular that was heavily guarded. Inside there were many researchers and armed guards.
Inside an office within the hangar was Dr. Wade Mulligan, a young researcher who stood 5'10 of thin built. He had brown long hair, he was wearing glasses, blue jeans with red Converse to match, a black t-shirt and a lab coat.
"The Ghost Shadow prototypes are almost complete" said Dr. Mulligan
"I see but we need a driver that can handle that car of yours" said Frank Romano, a cocky CIA senior agent in his early 40's. He had black sleeked back hair and was wearing the typical black business suit that has become a trademark of government officials.
"Not just a driver that can go fast but someone who can make use of the Ghost Shadow's weapons and equipment" Dr. Mulligan said as he sat down in front of his computer.
"We've got plenty of agents that can handle the car just fine, you can simply give them the manual" Agent Romano scoffed.
Another man entered the room, it was a man in his mid-50's. His brown hair with gray streaks neatly combed and a expensive business suit showed he had one of the top clearances in this project.
"Colonel Duncan, we weren't expecting you" said Romano, he sounded nervous since Colonel Samuel Duncan was obviously his superior.
"I've heard the project is completed so I came to see the test run" Colonel Duncan replied.
"Yes… umm I was telling Dr. Mulligan I'm calling a few good agents to help us test the car" Romano tried to impress the Colonel. He wasn't as he shook his head.
"We've got a few candidates, my assistant knows more about them" said Dr. Mulligan. A bunch of profiles from different drivers were displayed on a large screen.
"Can you call her over?" The Colonel asked politely.
Dr. Mulligan pushed the button to the intercom "Jade, can you come please?"
"I'm on my way" Dr. Jade Wong replied.
"Don't tell me you're gonna suggest those thugs to the Colonel?" Romano wanted to have CIA agents and not street racers to be the test drivers for the project.
"Do you need me?" A good looking slim female in her mid-20's and standing 5'5 walked into the office, she was wearing a business suit with eye glasses, her black hair was tied in pony tail. Despite her age, Jade Wong was a very talented researcher in the field of robotics.
"Yeah, I'd like you to show the Colonel our candidates for the project" Mulligan replied.
"Very well" Jade grabbed a laptop that was hooked to a large screen, in a few seconds a bunch of profiles pictures and mug shots were displayed
"So this is who we've got" Colonel Duncan looked at the screen.
"So far we got candidate number one….. Jack Rourke, he's a notorious street racer who accomplished a race that started on the pacific and ended on the east coast. He was wanted by the mafia" Jade explained.
"Next" said Colonel Duncan.
"Next on our list is Clarence "Razor" Callaghan, currently serving time for distribution of narcotics and street racing in Rockport" Jade went thru the next candidate.
"Come on… is there someone who isn't a criminal?" Agent Romano expressed his frustration at the assistant.
"Ok next on our list is Rachel Teller, she's one of the most experienced and influential racers in Bayview" Jade went on explaining.
"Show me one more" Colonel Duncan wasn't impressed with the candidates so far, he needed someone with better credentials.
"Next is Mia Townsend, a police detective from Rockport. Responsible for uncovering an elite group of street racers that operated a drug smuggling route two years ago. You remember she made the headlines" Jade said.
"A police detective….. gimmie a break!" Agent Romano scoffed.
"Nice collection but none of them have what we're looking for" Colonel Duncan indeed wasn't impressed with these individuals.
"I guess we'll scout for more talent" Dr. Mulligan said in frustration.
"Don't worry son, I know someone who meets the criteria" The Colonel said.
"Who do you have in mind?" Agent Romano asked.
Colonel Duncan turned to Jade "Look for Lance Dalton", Jade typed the name.
"Lance Dalton, age 27…. Former Lieutenant with the Royal Canadian Air Force… decorated combat pilot with many successful missions overseas. This guy's a hero but is he the right guy for the job?" Jade stared at the laptop's screen.
"I know him. I was his commanding officer two years ago" Colonel Duncan replied.
"Where is he now?" Wade Mulligan asked.
"He's now residing in Olympic City" Jade responded.
"Time to pay him a visit" said Colonel Duncan.
The Junkie's notes: As promised. I give you the prologue to this story, I don't wanna confuse you guys with the main character of this story. In the previous story I wrote, NFS Undercover Chronicles I named the nameless the driver from NFS Underground Lance Zane. The main character here is Lance Dalton and isn't related to Zane. They just happen to have the same first name. Mia Townsend was mentioned in here so if you're wondering if this story shares the same universe as NFS Undercover Chronicles since she appeared in it as well. The answer is yes and takes place a year after, can't tell you more because I don't wanna spoil the end for Undercover Chronicles.