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Chapter Four

"Guests"

The trip from England to Arizona was a long one, so both Finn and Holley spent due enough time sleeping. There was a good amount of time lag between their departure and destination so it was around late evening when they finally touched down. Arriving back in Radiator Springs for the first time in months, they were shocked to find the town looking desolate. A few tourists hummed about on the main strip but the Southern town seemed lack-lustre, and deprived of its liveliness.

They were soon greeted by McQueen and Mater, the only residents who appeared to roam freely. McQueen looked greatly relieved to find the two spies while Mater was ecstatic at the unexpected visit.

"Miss Holley! McQueen ain't told me that you two was comin'!"

Holley smiled at his cheerfulness but couldn't help noticing how the other townsfolk hovered quietly from behind their shops. "It is excellent to see you again too!"

"Holley, why don't you hang out with Mater for a little while? Finn, you can come over to the house if you like," McQueen said casually, hoping that she would catch his intent.

Holley nodded at his suggestion and as they parted she whispered quickly, "I'll keep my eyes peeled."


After an hour or so, Holley burst into the McQueen household breathing heavily.

Sally approached her side and asked with concern, "Are you alright, Holley?"

Holley slowed her breathing and listened while McQueen laughed and took the words from her mouth, "Mater sure can tire a car out!"

Finn joined in with a chuckle knowing that McQueen was right. There wasn't much that could easily wind Holley, but that tow truck did it every time.

When she could speak again, Holley asked, "Well, should we get back to business then?"

"Did you spot any of them out there, Miss Shiftwell?"

She shook her hood, "No. Do you guys have any idea where they are staying?"

Finn's lips turned down, "Miss Carrera and I were just discussing that actually…"

"They haven't checked into the motel and no one knows where they go at night," Sally finished his train of thought.

"M-hmm…And McQueen, you're out of the house more than Sally, how many would you say are in their clan?"

"I really don't know…maybe five? They all look so similar it's hard to tall. They hang out all over the place but they don't say a word."

Holley took in this new information and concluded, "I guess we'll have to try having a search for their sleeping quarters tomorrow when they're out."

"Sounds like a plan," Finn agreed.

Sally and McQueen, who were simply happy for the presence of their spy friends, didn't object to the idea either.

"Well, I haven't been out of the house for quite some time. How would you two feel about joining McQueen and I for a drink or two at Wheel Well?" Sally prompted politely.

Unsure of what Finn would think of the idea, Holley decided to let him answer. To her surprise, he accepted gracefully with a, "We'd love to."


Up at Wheel Well the two couples shared a table close to the cliff's edge with a beautiful view. The sun had disappeared soon after their arrival and now the only light came from the bar area and the warm flames of the table centerpiece candles. This was where Holley had spent her first date with Mater, and to be parked close to Finn this time felt awkward. But it was a good awkward, one she could get used to.

The four cars were lost in a deep conversation when their date was disturbed. All of a sudden, Holley heard murderous screams from the bar followed by the sound of shattering glass. She jerked with alarm from the table to get a better view. In the darkness she could see the flooding of cars from the bar amidst numerous, yelling voices and high-pitched female wails.

Holley's gun dropped out from her front tire and she crawled forward with curiosity. Something was going on, but she didn't know what to expect. She watched in shock as a group of stocky black Audis emerged from the bar and heard crackling from within. Before she could think the entire bar was ablaze and the fire began leaping towards nearby tables.

She moved closer to fire her gun but the Audis had already slipped away into the mob of hysterical cars trying to escape from the growing flames. Cars pushed viciously around her from all sides but she managed to spin back around to face her table. Through the black air she caught glimpse of Sally and McQueen clinging fearfully to each other. She searched desperately for Finn but didn't find his face anywhere. She would just have to fend for herself right now.

With not even enough time to plan her next move, there came a loud whooshing sound above the roaring fire. Whipping around to her right she peered up into the starry sky to see a small helicopter. Finn hung limply from a series of cables that reeled him up into its open door.

"Finn! Finn! No…NO! FINN!" Holley screamed breathlessly. This couldn't be happening, it simply couldn't. Holley surged forward but felt herself being held back. She struggled fiercely and attempted to trigger her gun, only to find it had been torn off. She screamed his name over and over until she felt her windpipe would start bleeding.

Her vision grew cloudy on the outside and quickly moved inwards until she saw nothing but white smoke. Still fighting against the forceful tires holding her back, she began coughing profusely. Then she felt her body relax and go numb as her surroundings faded to nothingness.


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