Disclaimer:
The OC's that may or may not appear/be mentioned in this chapter are Annie, Lodhi, Akio, Phipps, Marcy, Faith, and Hope who belong solely to DustR25.
The OC's that may or may not appear/be mentioned in this chapter are Lucy and Kevin Fluggerbutter who belong solely to Agent BM.
The OC's I own that may or may not appear/be mentioned in this chapter are Sebastian, Velvet, Ruby, Aoi, and Chino.
Any other OC's that may appear in future chapters will be told who they belong to accordingly.
Everything else like the original racers and Sugar Rush itself obviously belongs to Disney.
With these disclaimers out of the way I hope you all enjoy this chapter!
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It was night in Sugar Rush.
Thunder boomed as rain downpoured hard all around the game.
In a cozy little home, a mile or so away from the community housing that sheltered all of Sebastian's fans, Sebastian and Annie were having a semi-relaxing evening. Excluding having to keep their eye on their one year children Hope and Faith Buttercream Brownie but it was a sacrifice they were willing to take. Sebastian rushed downstairs the room full of the smell of a fully-baked cake that had been left to cool on the kitchen counter. While Annie watched as Faith and Hope played in their playpen speaking in a mixture of incoherent babble and actual words with Sebastian's equally happy pets.
"Hey Ann, you mind puttin' our little angels to bed? I gotta put icin' on this cake. " Sebastian called out from the kitchen as he searched for the item in question,
"Sure thing, Sebastian." Annie called back, walking over and unlocking the playpen causing her and Sebastian's beautiful twin daughters to look at her. With Hope having the same chestnut skin, brown eyes, black hair as Annie. While Faith had the same mixed/tan skin, curly yellow hair, and matching yellow as Sebastian looking like the female child-like version of her father. The only thing she lacked was Sebastian's somewhat crooked bucked teeth. "Come on you two, time for bed." Annie gently cooed, taking each of her daughters hands who followed her out the playpen and up the stairs happily babbling. This left Sebastian's two teddy bear puppies, Aoi and Chino, to play with one another. Tugging and pulling on a small anime-themed blanket that Sebastian would be sure to kill them for ruining later. After thirty minutes, Annie came back downstairs having successfully put the kids to bed as Sebastian finished up icing his cake. However the peace was broken not a moment later as the sound of pounding came from the front door.
Causing Aoi and Chino to let go of the blanket falling on their puppy butts out of shock and surprise. As well as causing Sebastian to jump in the nearby kitchen, luckily though the noise didn't wake Faith and Hope.
"I got it." Annie said walking towards the front door as Sebastian poked his head out of the kitchen, "Who the hell is knocking at the door like this." Annie wasted no moment to open the door as soon as she got to it. Ready to berate whoever had the guts to knock on the door the way they did. However, as Annie saw who was at the door and what condition they were in those words and feelings died right in her. Velvet was gripping into the outer side of the doorframe for support most her fake nails broken. Her velvet red faux fur cost was missing revealing how her white skin had bruises all over it as well as bleeding in a few places.
Velvet's hair, that had matched the color of her faux fur coat, was completely soaked and unkempt out of it's usual bun as it messily laid against her back. Her mascara that her around her eyes was running from the rain, her light blue eyes puffy and red, and her clothes were ripped and torn in several places. Finally Velvet wore a tired and pained expression on her face as she caught her breathe.
"Oh my god, what happened to you?" Annie asked as she helped Velvet in,
"S-Someone jumped me but….but I couldn't tell who it was." Velvet said as Annie used her foot to shut the door. And for a moment Annie and Sebastian locking surprised and concerned looks right before the male racer ran upstairs in order to run Velvet a bath.
"Here, why don't you sit down?" Annie suggested as her and Velvet got over to the living room couch, Velvet gladly taking Annie's suggestion. As she sat down on the couch taking a moment to wipe away her ruined mascara and keep her hair out of her face.
"So why were you out in a storm like this?" Annie asked breaking the silence,
"No reason." Velvet said,
Annie furrowed her brow. "Okay…. why come here? You could've gone anywhere else but instead you headed here."
"I don't know, I just came here, alright?" Velvet retorted,
Annie started to grow a bit annoyed before attempting one more question. "What did this person do to you?"
Velvet blushed heavily at this question before swallowing hard, "Nothing." causing Annie to gain a suspicious look in her eye but she held her tongue. Luckily though the tension was broken for a moment as Sebastian came downstairs.
"Alright Velvet, I ran ya a bath, left ya a towel, rag, and a first aid kit so you can patch yourself up." Sebastian said,
"Thank you, Sebastian." Velvet said as she shakily got up on two legs and limped for the stairs unable to walk correctly being sure to grab onto the stair railing as she walked up the incline. And Annie watched as Velvet made her way up the stairs hearing the familiar lock and click of the bathroom door before saying anything.
"Something is very suspicious about Velvet, she dodged every one of my questions." Annie crossed her arms as if to emphasize her point,
"Hmm…..that is odd…but to be fair we don't know what happened to Velvet. For all we know Velvet could've been mugged or worse, and she may not be ready to say what happened. It's best we let Velvet tells us if and when she's ready." Sebastian replied an understanding look on his face. However, Sebastian's words hadn't nearly been enough to sway Annie's judgment as she still stood her ground; remaining suspicious. And Annie remained that way as she sat on the living room couch flipping to one of her favorite channels. As Sebastian helped himself to some cake (being sure to leave Annie a fresh slice in case she wanted any later). However as the two went through their activities it became very apparent of how long Velvet was taking to bathe.
"What's taking her so long?" Annie asked,
"Uhh….don't know the bath water should've been gone cold. Do you think she's okay?" Sebastian said half tempted to try knocking on the bathroom door in order to get a response from Velvet. As if on cue though, Annie and Sebastian heard the bathroom door open up with a slight creek.
"Sebastian, I believe you forgot I need something to wear. Can you fetch me something?" Velvet called out,
"O-Oh right! S-Sorry about that, give me a minute." Sebastian said as he climbed up the staircase to his and Annie's room. And after a few minutes, followed by the bathroom door closing shut, Sebastian came back downstairs.
"I'm telling you she's hiding something. First she dodges my questions turn she takes almost an hour to take a bath." Annie stated, causing Sebastian sigh and resist to urge to roll his eyes at his wife's blatant judgmental demeanor readying himself for a gentle retort. The words however we're quick to die in Sebastian's throat though as him and Annie heard Velvet coming down the stairs. The lady in question wore a white t-shirt and a pair of baggy sweats that barely fit her. But it was the best and only articles of clothing Sebastian could find for her that wasn't Annie's. Velvet also lacked any make-up on her face which held a extremely tired expression as her moist hair laid limply against her back.
"Hiya Velvet, how ya feelin'?" Sebastian gently asked,
"Decent." Velvet replied as she made the couch With Annie getting herself up realizing what Velvet was going to do.
Sebastian eyes twinkled with concern, "Do you need anythin'?"
"Sleep." Velvet yawned as she laid herself on the couch falling asleep in an instant. Sebastian and Annie stared at the woman in shock before one broke the silence.
"Come on Annie, we should probably let her rest." Sebastian said and Annie wordlessly agreed casting one last suspicious glance towards Velvet before her and Sebastian slinked upstairs, turning the living room and kitchen lights off.
(The Next Day….)
Annie walked downstairs as Sebastian was finishing getting ready for another day at racing. Except when Annie hit to the living room she saw Velvet and her clothes were gone with a note left behind.
Dear Annie and Sebastian,
Thank you for allowing me into your home. I needed that comfort and shelter for the time being and I won't forget it anytime soon.
XOXO,
Velvet Cupcake
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(Five Months Later….)
There was something wrong with Velvet.
All the racers had picked up on it, for one Velvet wasn't acting like her usual flirty self. She had also been spending more and more time at her cupcake shop and less time watching them race as the months grew longer. And Torvald's mind flickered through these confusing and concerning anomalies. As her and the other girl racers left their favorite café after having spent an evening catching up with one another mainly taking about their children. However, as the girls split up heading back to their respective families Torvald saw Velvet leaving the hospital.
Her eye's narrowing suspiciously as she walked towards Velvet. And as the racer got closer she noticed how Velvet's stomach seemed to be much bigger then normal (even with her faux fur jacket on).
"Hey Velvet." Torvald said as she stopped in front of her target,
"Oh hello, Torvald. How are you today?" Velvet said subconsciously placing a hand on her swollen stomach.
Torvald glanced at the way Velvet held her hand on her stomach in an almost proud or motherly type of way, "I'm good, but I'm here because I got a few things I want to ask you about."
"Well, ask away dear. But do hurry this up, I have to get going soon." The cupcake baker replied with a kind smile on her face.
"Alright, I'll make this quick. First of all why haven't you been flirting or anything like usual? And why are you spending so much time in your cupcake shop?" Torvald said the suspicious look in her eyes growing as she stared Velvet down,
"Oh, no reason in particular I just thought I'd be more…..proactive. Seeing as I have no one to love and help me in life if I am to fall on rough times I thought I'd prepare myself for when hardship comes along." Velvet said pink blush quickly spreading to her face.
Torvald crossed her arms taking another look at the cupcake bakers stomach, "Hmm….okay…..what about your stomach though?"
"Uh…..w-well….you know….just a little weight gain. That's why I was at the hospital…..I was getting advice from my doctor on what diets to take. Anyways, I should be going now, goodbye." Velvet said before she quickly attempted to leave her face a bright shade of red.
"Hold it." Torvald said taking a hold of Velvet's wrist, "I know something is wrong here."
"Why, whatever do you mean dear? I don't see anything out of the ordinary here." Velvet replied a forced smile on her face.
"You know I have an invention in my pocket made by Lodhi that can force you to tell the truth." Torvald deadpanned,
Velvet broke out into a cold sweat at this news her forced smile becoming more pronounced. "Well….uhh….that certainly is neat and convenient for you to carry around. But….I see no need for that to be used….I….I'm just….look what I'm going through right now is very personal. Can't you respect my privacy?"
Torvald smiled comfortingly placing a gentle hand on the red-heads shoulder, "I can tell it's hurting you."
"Okay….fine….a few months ago I came over to Annie and Sebastian's dwelling a complete mess because…..I had been raped. I didn't want anyone to know because I decided to keep the baby despite the way I conceived it. Believe it or not, but I've always wanted to be a mother and I will not kill off the life in my womb." Velvet confessed with a sigh, an embarrassed and uncomfortable look in her eyes. This response however left Torvald in shock going silent from the news, "And….now I'm leaving….I need to turn that guest room of mine into a suitable living place for an infant. Oh….and thanks for the riveting reaction to me pouring out my emotions by the way."
"Wait, is there anything I can do to help?" Torvald asked as Velvet started to leave.
The red-head in question sighed as she stopped in her tracks saying this, "Just don't tell anyone what happened, I'd rather have everyone think I did something stupid like unsafe sex rather them knowing I was raped."
"Of course I'll keep quiet." Torvald smiled as Velvet looked back towards her.
"Thank you, but in all seriousness I really need to go." Velvet said checking the time on her phone,
Torvald nodded understandingly before a thought came to her head causing her to pull out her phone. "Okay….but….one more thing."
"What?" Velvet said raising an eyebrow,
"Add your number to my phone." Torvald said handing over her phone to Velvet. "That way we can stay in touch." And Velvet thought for a minute looking from her phone to Torvald's before a smile came over her face,
"Sure, I can do that." Velvet said before she typed in her number handing Torvald her phone back.
"Bye Velvet." Torvald said, and Velvet wordlessly nodded a goodbye back before she left.
Her heals clicking against the pavement.