Redemption

Chapter 1 - Deception

He stowed away on a cargo ship to South America, held the entire crew hostage, and then threatened the ship to change his course to North America. Even though he was a large ship, he realized he shouldn't test the car that single-handedly beaten an entire fleet of men.

So, with most of them tied up out on the upper deck, and a few dead corpses and blood splattered all over him scattered about for those who dared cross the stowaway, the ship reluctantly followed the his orders, and changed his course to head to the Untied States.

Once the stranger reached the coast of North Carolina, he contacted an old acquaintance of his who owed him one, and he helped him create a while new identity; one that would be beneficial for his plan of taking on the horrible idiot tow truck and the insubordinate rookie racecar that foiled his dreams.

Sally Carrera was up late at night, sitting at her front desk reading one of her girly magazines in the receptionist building of the Cozy Cone Motel. The faint whirring of her old desk fan waved back and forth slowly. She was so absorbed in her reading she never heard the approaching sound of tires.

"Excuse me, Miss?"


Sally jumped when the voice startled her, and she looked up to find a strange standing in the doorway. He was a highly modified Range Rover L322 with shiny black paint and icy blue eyes. He was much taller than Sally, and he stared down upon her.

"Oh, I'm sorry! You startled me. W-what can I help you with, Sir?" Sally informed when she finally found her voice.

"I was wondering if I could rent a cone until further notice," he replied with a smile. His voice had a very charming English accent.

"Oh, sure! You staying in town for a while?" Sally asked out of curiosity, as she dipped into one of her desk drawers to find a key.

"That's the plan, yes."

"Well, what made you come all the way out to Radiator Springs?"

"I'm visiting a good friend and old business of mine. We're both retiring, so he wanted me to come visit here in Radiator Springs and take time off with him."

"Oh! Well, I hope you and your friend enjoy your retirement, Sir." With that, Sally finally found a key labeled "#5", and the black Range Rover happily took the key from her.

"Thank you, Ma'am. I'm sure we will," he reassured and grinned as he turned to leave, and Sally couldn't help but notice his Traverse City, Michigan license with the bold labels reading "REGEN R8."

Strange…but handsome, Sally pondered.


Mater was snoring loudly with a drop of oil drooling down his fender, but the morning sun seeped through the small gaps in the door of his shed, blinding him and rudely awaking him.

He snorted and sucked the oil back into his mouth, grunting while stretching his axles. When Mater heard a pop, he pushed the button to lift his garage door, and he smacked his lips with a smile while looking out on the horizon.

He must have slept in much later than usual because the obnoxious music and bickering of Sarge and Fillmore from across the street couldn't be heard, but you can only catch it every single morning in Radiator Springs if you wake up early enough.

The old tow truck then cruised down the street to get some coffee and start the day at Flo's café, as usual.

"Mornin', ev'rybody!" Mater greeted groggily yet happily.

"Hiya, Honey! Got your usual waitin' right here! Enjoy!" Flo called out and brought Mater's usual hot cup of creamy coffee.

"Thank ya, Flo!" With that, Mater relaxed next to a gas pump, and started sipping at his coffee. But before long, a new car that Mater had never seen before drove into the café and curiously glanced around.

"Can I get you anything, Handsome?" one of the Mazda Miata twin waitresses, Tia in particular, asked kindly, and she couldn't help but bite her lip when she realized how attractive the black Range Rover L322.

"Um, yes. If you would, please, get me an double shot espresso with no whip?" he asked with a charming smile.

"Of course! Would you like that hot or cold, Sir?"

"Hot."

"Size?"

"Medium, if you please."

"Ok, just relax and we'll have your drink ready in a minute or so!"

"Much obliged, Ma'am."

With that, Tia u-turned and headed into the building with Flo to make his drink, leaving him to pick an empty spot next to a rusty tow truck.

"Howdy! Mah name's Tow Mater! I ain't never seen you 'round here before. What's your name, Mister?" Mater questioned with excitement.

As soon as he heard that dreadful, annoying, irritating southern accent, his icy eyes turned even colder. The black car looked into the excited green eyes of Mater, who was oblivious to the raging fire in his cold eyes, especially when the Range Rover smiled back politely.

"Jade. Eddie Jade," he finally replied.

"Well, howdy, Mr. Jade! Welcome ta Radiator Springs, the cutest little town in Carburetor County!"

"Thank you, Mater. So far, this town is more, as you say, appealing as I go."

Deception was going to be the most important key for Eddie Jade, for it was the only tool he could use to trick those in the know of his past actions and intentions.


Oooooo! Myyysteriooouuusssss!

But seriously. This is a mystery, and I ain't gonna kiss and tell.

Beta read by: Agent Sandra Cartrip

Until the next chapter, I'm TRikiD, bye-bye!