Author's Note: This is a little story I wrote from this wierd idea I got. It takes place after "The Hour Glass." Hope you enjoy it!
Chapter 1.
At nearly 180 miles per hour, the thrilling roar of the Mach 6's gasless engine filled Speed's ears. Even though he got to experience it what seemed like every day, the young racer never grew tired of driving. It was his true passion.
Speed glanced over at the holographic view as it popped up next to him, displaying Professor Aniskov. Speed was demonstrating a lesson with X, Annalise and the Deuceys during their Offensive Driving class. "The virtual track has many built in dangers, most of which are completely random. However, if you can see where one might be coming from, you can use it against your opponent," he said, his flat voice firm and clear.
Speed glanced around as two bolts of lighting sent up small clouds of dust, one striking the reddish dirt up ahead and off to the side of the course, the other shattering the limbs of a small cactus somewhere behind him. "In Lightning Alley, your natural weapons, as well as dangers, are cacti, boulders and lightning. You five, see if you can knock out your opponents using your surroundings to your advantage." The hologram fizzled and changed, the professor's face replaced with Connor's.
"Speed, this is a tricky one. Be super careful; I think Annalise is planning something!" the mechanic advised. Not very surprised, he looked off to the side at his rear view mirror, frowning as he saw Annalise's pink car in it plainly. The twin's car had split, and they boxed him in at the side and to the right of his rear. Jared on one side and a steep ridge on the other had him locked in place. The Spoiled Brat pulled in further beside him as the rise on his left lowered until it blended into the flats. X was keeping the pace about 2 seconds ahead of them, seeming to be watching to see how this was going to go down.
"You better not get pink on my car!" Speed remarked, grinning as he pushed the gas further to the floor, trying to pull ahead a bit. His opponents kept a steady pace beside him, not giving up very easily. Jared veered off as Annalise slammed the front of her car into the back of the Mach 6. Irritated as his car fishtailed to the right, Speed wildly tried to get back in control as his car tried to spin, drifting sideways. "Speed!" Connor exclaimed on the screen of his holograph as he narrowly avoided getting fried, the back of the Mach 6 swinging around until he was backwards as a bolt of lightning shot down where he was only a second ago. Slamming on his brakes, Speed stopped the car, shooting forward towards his steering wheel until he stopped and was flung back in his seat. As she passed, he saw Annalise punch her steering wheel in agitation.
Suddenly determined, he flipped the car around and floored the gas to catch up, skidding until his classmates were in view. They were clearly advancing on X, his car barely visible in front of the Deuceys'. "Oh no you don't…" he said quietly to himself, shifting gears and speeding up until he was just behind them. He leaned forward, looking up around the roof of his car to examine the dark black clouds blocking out the sky above him. Something sparked in them, and he grinned. Leaning back in his seat, he sharply bumped the rear of the green car just before it could split. Backing up a bit, he watched as Jared and Jesse spun out of control, slamming into Annalise. She squealed in surprise as she lost control as well, lightning striking the roof of her car just as Speed had planned, while the Deuceys continued to slide, skidding into a rock which caused them to flip. Both of the cars where ejected from the track, along with their cursing drivers.
Speed pumped his fist in triumph as Aniskov invaded his com again. "Thank you boys, that's enough." A steep chasm housing the portal rose on either side. X sped through first, Speed hot on his tail. The Mach 6's brakes squealed as it came to a stop, allowing Speed to get out of his car and remove his helmet.
"Thanks for the save bro," X said. "But I could've wasted them without your help." Speed laughed and his brother grinned. They perked up as the bell rang, signaling the end of class. Connor hopped past them joyfully.
"Yayeee! Rehearsal time!"