Hey Ladies and Gentlemen, Knight Rider Alpha again!.
This next prompt is of my own design: Castle arranges the 2nd Annual Johanna Beckett Fundraiser in Daytona Beach, Florida. By hosting a Charity Race at the International Speedway. Indulging his loving Wife's thirst for speed.
Second Prompt Note: Takes place after season six, Finale did not happen (Thank god)
To the Guest Reviewer: I would like to apologise for my errors. I let my punctuation slip a bit and for that i am sorry. I will definitely try hard with this chapter.
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Finishing second means you are the first person to lose - Gilles Villeneuve
The sound of rapturous applause had finally ended. The Florida sunshine was setting below the horizon, The world famous racetrack was now bathed in the fluorescent lights bordering the track.
The crowds of the Second annual Johanna Beckett Fundraiser had left, Now the only occupants were two people and two gleaming Super cars. Cars that had been present for the Charity Race and the Auto Show at the track, With all proceeds going to the fund in honour of Johanna.
On the start line a pristine White Mclaren P1. A Hyper car with over nine hundred brake horsepower delivered by a petrol 3.8 litre V8 engine and a 176 brake horsepower electric motor, Working in sync to push the car to a top speed of 217mph.
Parked alongside a gleaming white Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, Powered by a 6.5 litre V12 engine, Delivering seven hundred brake horsepower to a top speed of 217Mph.
Both vehicles were tremendous fetes of engineering, Both speed machines pushing the envelope of what's possible with a car.
'She going to love this' Thought Rick Castle who was leaning against the side of the P1, Wearing full racing overalls and full face helmet in hand awaiting the arrival of his wife. The extraordinary Detective Kate Castle, He was as surprised as anyone when she elected to take his name for every facet of their lives together.
But as always she had an explanation.
"I want everyone to know I'm your Wife, I want to everyone to see I'm not ashamed to call you my husband. My one and done. I'll just to say to anyone who disagrees I'll break both their legs kay".
Rick smiled at the memory. He was been so happy this entire day. The whole event went off without a hitch, A whole day of thundering engines, children's laughter and friends and family together.
He thought fondly of Ryan and Esposito's fallen faces at their lack of funds, But that was soon wiped clear with a chance to drive two real NASCAR Sprint Cup Cars around the famous track. Lanie and Jenny watched their respective other halves pound their way around, Once it was over the Detectives had bounced with utter joy like a couple of five year olds asking if they could go again.
His Mother and Daughter had fun flirting with many of the drivers old and young respectively, Much to his annoyance and shock. Those thoughts were soon pushed clear at the smile gracing his Kate's features and that of her Fathers.
Both amazed at the turn out in honour of Johanna, She had leaned into him and whispered in his ear.
"I can't thank you enough of this Rick, I love you so much".
Castle then stood tall as Kate appeared into the track lights, Dressed red racing overalls carrying her helmet her long brunette tresses tied a bun flat against her head.
She'd never looked so beautiful. So care free. So happy.
"You ready to get beaten Castle" Asked Kate as she opened the door of the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4.
"Well Speed Racer, You can try but be prepared to eat my dust" Castle fired back.
Kate smiled as she pulled on her helmet and climbed in. Castle followed suit donning his helmet as he opened the door and climbed in, Both drivers slotted in the drivers keys and pushed the start buttons V8 and V12 thunder filled the silent track.
To the side in the grandstand stood their cheering sections. The boys with Lanie and Jenny, Jim and Martha all where waving flags with the word 'Beckett', From the starters podium stood Alexis holding a checkered flag and a flag that read 'Dad'.
'Well at least someone is cheering me' thought Castle.
Alexis flicked the flag back and fourth as the engine noise picked up, Then she brought it above her head and dropped it down. Tyre's screeched before finding purchase on the tarmac and roaring off down the track.
Kate the wheel of the Aventador LP700-4, Pushed through the gears the paddle shifts of the Italian hyper car making it a breeze. This was a dream come true ever since she had driven Castle's Ferrari, To cut loose on a track and show her Husband who was the better driver.
Catching sight of him in her rear view, He banked into the first long sweeping curve exiting cleanly the Mclaren in hot pursuit.
"Come Castle, Is that the best you can do" Kate said into the radio inside her helmet, Linked to Castle's in the opposing car.
"Alright Speed Racer, Watch this" Came Castle's reply.
From the drivers seat of the P1, Castle downshifted as they came along the back straight-away. Ducking out of the Aventador's slipstream he pushed down hard on the gas pedal the Mclaren roared into life speeding past Kate and taking the lead.
"Cute trick Husband, But this bull has horns".
Castle watched as the Aventador pulled the same trick as the cars drew level with each other, As they barrelled into the second sweeping curve. Both cars side by side the banked curve limiting the speed to under 180 mph.
Both cars exited the curve still side by side. Each driver trying to pull every ounce of speed from their machines, Kate downshifted pressing her foot on the gas the Aventador lurching from the speed increase as she pulled ahead.
"Home stretch Castle" Said Kate through the radio.
Castle smiled behind his visor as he used the sheer brute force of the P1, To once again draw level as the cars raced towards the finishing line. Alexis stood ready to wave the flag.
Neck and Neck...
Like lightning both cars crossed the finishing line at exactly the same time. With their lap complete slowing to a control stop they pulled into the pit lane and exited the cars, Kate ran towards her Husband and jumped into his arms both howling with joyous laughter.
The others soon joined them in the pit lane.
"Girl, Who knew you could drive like that" Said Lanie.
"Yeah, Beckett come on you have to teach us your moves" Cheered Esposito.
Castle then jumped in "Hey Guys, Come on really. You wouldn't want to be taught by second place would you".
Kate fixed him with glare and a smirk "Oh really, Well Castle how do you know i didn't win?".
"Because my darling wife, I had the track techs set us with a photo finish of which my lovely daughter shall now reveal the results".
All eyes turned to Alexis. The young college student stood their smiling before she revealed the results on a Polaroid captured by the race techs.
"Sorry Dad" She said.
Every eye widened at the sight, Both cares crossed at exactly the same time with now discernible difference between them.
A Tie.
"Well guys looks like we will both be teaching you how to drive" Chuckled Castle as Ryan and Esposito groaned the others soon joined in.
As the laughter died down, Everyone soon started to make then way back towards Race Central and their waiting cars. Ready to take them back to Castle's home at Daytona Beach. Kate turned Castle lacing her fingers with his a bright and beaming smile gracing her features, Today had been such a joyous day one her mother would of loved to of been a part of.
"Rick thank you so much for today, My mother would of loved it" Said Kate.
"I'm glad, Because we raised over two million dollars for the fund" Announced Rick "So others can continue her fight".
Kate's eyes widened at the amount. Before he yanked her Husbands head towards her own pulling him into a deep kiss.
Pulling back from lack of oxygen "I love you Rick" She whispered.
"I love you too Speed Racer" Came his whispered reply.
The pair walked hand in hand following the others, The world famous racetrack now silent once again.
Waiting for the Thunder to return.
One shot done.
Now this little piece of inspiration come to me randomly, Also credit to Author: Nutsaboutharry. A prompt from their series also helped. If you haven't read any of their work please do. They are all fantastic.
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Knight Rider Alpha, Signing Off.