Thank you for all your views and messages that you write me. I am glad you like this - a little bit weird - fanfic. Here's chapter seven, hope you'll like it.
Once Sally saw them returning, they have not had a place to even move a bit. In a moment, the others surrounded them.
"How have you done that?"
"Who is Matthew?"
"Is Zündapp arrested?"
Those and many more question they have heard until Doc arrived.
"Okay, calm down, everybody," he said. "I am sure they will tell you everything you need to know. But first, let them rest."
"Come to me for a drink," said Flo. "You will have enough time to rest."
"Thanks, Flo," said Finn. "We will need it."
As Matthew passed Doc, he stopped him. "Don't be worry about reactions and tell them the truth, son," he said. "Everybody here knows a bit already since we were looking for you."
"Will they not condemn me?" asked Matthew.
"For what? Being a car?"
"No, for using cars like machines in our world. That was the main reason Zündapp wanted to kill me."
"We must accept that your world works differently from ours. Moreover, you saved both Holley and Finn. Don't worry, son."
When he came in, Finn and Holley waited for him at an empty table. Flo came with three drinks.
"It's on the house, friends," she said.
"Thanks, Flo," said Matthew. "So, where to begin. It's a lot I must explain you now."
"First, tell us the truth about you," said Flo. "Who are you?"
"Those rumors you heard after our hijacking were true," said Matthew. "I am, or I used to be, a human."
"What in the hell is human?" said Filmore.
"It's hard to explain. It's an animal, but an smart animal, with two legs, blood instead of oil, meat and muscles instead of parts and bodywork. But we are as smart as you here, which you can see on me."
Matthew toke a sip and continued. "On our world, things work a bit differently than here. Our cars are not living creatures. They don't have mind, life, anything. They are simply usable machines controlled by us, people. And that's the main reason Zündapp tried to kill me. Because of humanity controls cars – controls you."
"And how did you get here?" asked Sherriff.
"Thanks to Zündapp's weapon," answered Matthew. "He somehow turned me into this car and sent me here to be the first being killed for – in his eyes – crimes of our kind."
He looked around. Nobody spoke a word.
"I just hope you understand my situation. To be honest, if I will be able to return to my world someday, I will look at cars on different angle, I can tell you that now. But I also know this is the biggest shock for all of you. If you don't want me here anymore, I am ready to leave, and I will understand this. However, this is the rule of our world. Just as our world is baffling for you, your world is baffling for me. I tried to adjust here as well as I could, but of course, I am still a human."
Nobody said a word. Everyone in the room just startled in shock.
"Alright, I get it," said Matthew. "I am on my way. Thanks for those days with you, it was nice."
He put Flo's drink back on the table and drove to the door. Then, just he was about to open it, Mater grabbed him with his hook.
"Ouch! What the…!"
"Listen, buddy," he said. "Why are you leavin'? I am just fine with whoever you are. Stay here."
"Mater's right," said Lighting. "You are maybe different from us, but now you are here and you are a car just like we are."
"And however your world is different, we will accept it," said Ramone. "We are not Zündapp."
"Are you talking seriously?" said surprised Matthew.
"Yes, soldier," said Sarge. "We must respect your fortitude, even though we know the truth now."
"But I lied you about me," objected Matthew.
"Because it was better for everyone," said Finn. "Come on, Matthew, don't be fool. You must see they still want you here."
"And now much more than before," said Sherriff.
"Thank you, everyone. I won't forget this."
"I think all here can now agree with that what Holley said about you, when we were alone," said Sally.
"And what was that?" asked Matthew.
"She said…"
"Sally!" shouted Holley frightened. "You can't tell this to everyone!"
"And why not?" smiled Sally. "They will not blame you for that. Holley said that you are one of the best cars she had ever seen."
Matthew glanced at Holley with a bit of surprise.
"And I stand behind it more than ever now," she said. "You saved my life."
"I did what I had to do, Holley," said Matthew. "It was my duty."
"Can I talk with you somewhere in privacy?" asked Holley.
"Of course," said Matthew. "Everyone, thank you again. I was worried about your reaction."
"Don't mention it," say Lighting. "You will be always welcome in Radiator Springs, am I right, folks?"
"Yeah!" shouted Mater.
They both drove back to Cozy Cone, where nobody could hear them.
"What's on your mind?" asked Matthew. "You look a little nervous."
"I am," said Holley. "Because that what Sally said wasn't everything."
"What do you mean?"
Holley looked to the ground and looked a bit embarrassed.
"When we were tied up in that wheel, I thought that I will never see you again," said Holley. "That's why I told Finn the truth. I was so sorry that I won't be able to ever tell you this."
"Wait, Holley. What are you talking about?"
"Do you remember when we drove to Wheel Well Motel, what I have told you?"
"Of course," said Matthew.
"Well, I said that wasn't a compliment, but to be honest, it wasn't true. Now, when I owe you my life, I finally realize this rising feelings to you. I haven't admitted it before."
Matthew finally started to realize what Holley hesitates to say.
"Do you really trying to say that you like me?"
"Even more, Matthew," she said quietly. "I haven't believed in love at first sight, but now I am starting to."
Matthew lowered his eyes. "This can't be, Holley. You're kind and I like you too, but this is not right. You forget who I am. I might look different, but I am – I will always be – a human. And you are a car."
"Stop with this silly disparaging of yourself!" said Holley. "You must finally admit who you are now!"
Matthew turned away from her. "I am sorry, Holley…" he whispered.
Holley looked after him as he left and she could felt her eyes watering with tears.
