Hello folks!
Thanks for clicking! This is StokinDembers, back with a sequel fic to "Goodbye Mutt!" I'm so deflated that a second season to Motorcity has not been announced in any media, nor is likely to be. With this sad reality in mind, I figured the only appropriate response for me to make is to honor the characters we all love by continuing their life span in a multi-chapter story of my own! If you enjoyed Goodbye Mutt, then you will enjoy this ten times more!

Now... have at it!
Disclaimer: I don't own Motorcity, or else there would be a season two and three by now!

Burners Unite: Engine Trouble

The famous, sludgy, smells of Jacob's beloved open bar diner "Mutt Dogs" wafted through the air to mingle with the all too familiar stench of grease and motor oil which drifted from the vastly populated parking lot. Mike Chilton took a deep breath, immensely enjoying his surroundings from where he sat at the counter with a cold drink between his hands. Despite the fact that the air was rather stuffy to ones nostrils, this place was home to Mike, and he wouldn't like to be anywhere else on a free afternoon. Cars were parked everywhere, their drivers chilling around with drinks or burgers in their hands, sitting either in, on or against their vehicles. Mutt Dogs was the newly designated hang out for most of the gangs in Motorcity and growing in popularity.

For the Burners, things were definitely feeling a bit more crowded around headquarters but not one was about to even consider thoughts of relocation. Jacob was too big of a friend and the gang still met, worked and hung around as regularly as usual. Mike took another refreshing sip of Jacob's signature energy juice as his eyes drifted over the parking lot, easily spotting out his gang members. All the Burners, minus one, were present, each conducting their own conversations with the various motor enthusiasts lingering about. It was Julie that was missing. Of course, it was only normal that she showed last, considering her home and her spying post was up in the dangerous boarders of Detroit Deluxe. Even so, she was pretty late, but Mike wasn't worried just yet. He'd wait a little longer before he'd draw any frightening conclusions. For now, he continued to watch his crew with warm, affectionate eyes.

Dutch was happily speaking with his girlfriend Tennie. The pair's relationship had been going extremely well, and Mike was happy for them. Chuck stood not far off beside Blonde Thunder, managing his best to refrain from looking like a boggle eyed dork while Claire jabbered his ear off. Meanwhile, Texas was showing off, as usual, having jumped directly onto the hood of his car and was proceeding to do a handstand in front of some of the Amazon ladies. Mike couldn't keep the amused grin off his face as he watched the spectacle. Amidst the group of Amazon females, their proud, beautiful leader, Foxy, suddenly caught his eye. Mike Chilton hadn't had much dealings with the Amazon's, nor their leader in particular, but they had been allies in the most recent of Kane's plots, and he certainly wasn't opposed to seeing more of them. As it was, Foxy, was now turning away from the crowd of spectators, much to the clear disappointment in Texas's upside down face, and heading Mike's way. Mike smiled politely as she approached.

"Hey," Foxy greeted in her relaxed, sexy way, sliding comfortably into the seat beside him at the counter before crossing her legs.
"Hi Foxy," Mike responded pleasantly.
"Your friend there is quite the acrobat," Foxy remarked in mild amusement, nodding Texas's way.
"Yeah... he's got enough moves to keep the best of Kane's forces on its toes," Mike replied brightly.
"Frankly, I'm more interested in your moves," Foxy announced, leaning an elbow on the bar to smile at the lead Burner alluringly, "Your last stunt for example...must have been hard to loose that pretty car of yours. I know I'd regret parting with mine," she commented. Images of his now long gone motorcar filtered through Mike's head, accompanied with the slight throb of heartache. He missed his Mutt, but as Jules had been so good to remind him a couple nights ago, he would always have his memories of her.
"It was a hard decision," Mike admitted with a slow nod, trying not to look too grim, "But it was all for the best,"
"And now you've got that cool motorbike out there. Named it yet?" Foxy asked curiously. Mike was strangely surprised at the interest Foxy was taking in his personal business, but not displeased. In fact, it was rather nice. She'd never given him this kind of attention before.
"Not quite, Julie had the idea to name it Mutt Junior, or something that honors Mutt's memory," Mike answered.
"I'd definitely keep the dog names rolling. Perhaps something more fierce than Junior though. Maybe, Hound for example?" Foxy offered. Mike considered the name then smiled at the Amazon.
"Not bad," he appraised.

...

Julie pulled into Mutt Dog's front lot, excited and somewhat nervous. Her hands clutched the steering wheel of 9 Lives rather tightly, fuzzy dice swaying from the rearview mirror with the movement of the car as it rumbled through the populated parking lot. Whiptail, Stronghorn, Blonde Thunder and Mike's unnamed motorbike were already present, awaiting the arrival of their final team member with a welcome parking spot beside them. Today was just an ordinary day for the Burners. Nothing majorly special was scheduled to happen and with no crises currently requiring attention, there was no real cause for Julie to be anxious. However, there was one large matter which she finally had decided to bring into the light. A matter so massively terrifying that the result of having brought it up would change...well, everything.

Today was the day that she was finally going to tell Mike Chilton, the ever faithful friend and gang leader, of her true feelings towards him.

It was a daunting task, one which Julie had spent nearly all night talking herself into. The fact of the matter was, her heart was being wrenched harder and harder the longer she waited. How she had managed to put it off this long she had no idea, but she could not stall any longer. One way or another her torture would end. Mike would either return her feelings and make her the most happy girl in all of Motorcity and Detroit Deluxe, or he wouldn't, and she would learn to get over the disappointment and move on. Yes, it had to be done. Julie put her car in park and opened the driver door to step out into the busy lot. She had meant to be here earlier but 9 Lives had given her a bit of trouble that morning in the garage. She'd been shocked when she'd put the key in and 9 Lives had responded with a sputter and then a loud bang. Julie was no experienced mechanic but she'd known enough to pop the hood and tamper around in there a little bit before successfully getting the vehicle finally up and running. She would have to ask Dutch to run an engine check for her later, or maybe, just maybe Mike would like to do it with her... Perhaps it could be their first date? If all went well anyways...

Julie took a deep breath, and started forward through the rather large crowd accumulated before the open bar. Mostly the crowd was made of locals, but the ever popular Skylarks, Weekend Warriors, Mama's Boys and Amazons were also present. Julie didn't have to look around long before picking out her precious Burner partners amidst the groups. Dutch, Chuck, and Texas were all exactly where she expected them to be, and Mike... hmm, where was Mike? Ah, yes. As usual: at the counter. But, wait... he wasn't alone. Was that... Foxy? Julie approached slowly, not believing her eyes. Mike Chilton was having what looked like a delight conversation with the Amazon leader. His eyes were bright with interest and a gentle, charming smile that formed on the corner of his lips as he spoke. Julie swallowed. Well, this wasn't going quite as she had planned. She stood frozen to the spot, watching wide eyed. But it wasn't much longer before Foxy got up from her seat and they parted ways. It was only after the Amazon left that Mike took a moment to reflect on his surroundings and noticed her standing there.

"Hey Jules!" he called, waving at her to come on over with a smile. Julie felt slightly reassured at Mike's welcoming gesture and continued her approach with more confidence. It had probably been nothing more than a friendly chat from one gang leader to another. That was all.
"Hey there," she said, coming up with her signature shy smile.
"The strangest thing just happened," Mike announced, once Julie took a seat. At that her heart nearly beat out of her chest.
"Foxy, who's never spoken more than a sentence to me, just asked if I wanted to hang out some time," Mike said, looking quite flattered, "She and the Amazons are heading to some party down at the lake tomorrow evening and she invited me to participate as her partner in some of the games they're having set up. All the Burners are welcome of course. I'm sure everyone would like to come. That is if Kane doesn't try and pull any more stunts beforehand," he added, then paused thoughtfully, "Say, you're kind of late. You almost had me worried. What was the hold up?" he inquired curiously.

Julie was stunned. No breath left her lips as her brain processed this devastating hurl of information. How was it, that of all girls, Foxy had come, completely out of the blue, to beat her to the punch? Foxy, the leader of a "no men allowed" gang! It was shocking and completely unexpected, nothing short of a cruel blow. Now... what had just seemed like a fairly hopeful chance to capture Mike's attentions had suddenly faded into obscurity. It was some time before Julie realized Mike was still waiting on her response.
"Jules?" he asked in concern.

"Oh...I... uh..." she stuttered, squeezing her eyes shut before finally getting her words together, "Yeah, sorry about that. I just...had some engine trouble..."

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