DISCLAIMER: I do not own Fast & Furious Tokyo Drift

Ghost5: Thanks for the encouraging words everyone. Please forgive my grammar because it's really bad.

SOLO

CHAPTER 8

"Come on, answer the phone," Han said angrily as he waited for Solo to answer

"You know, the only reason why she isn't talking to you is because you've been an asshole," came a familiar voice behind him

Han turned round to see Dom stood in the entrance of his garage.

"Good to see you Han," he said with a smile

"It's been a while Dom," Han replied

"I never thought you were the kind of guy that settled down and liked just one girl, but hey at least now I can say I've seen everything," Dom said warmly

Han closed his phone and went to work on a car while Dom wondered in and took a look around.

"I would have at least defended the kid even if he was in the wrong, or at least raced that punk," Dom said thoughtfully

"Racing isn't my style Dom you know that," Han said as he tightened some bolts

"No, but cowardice is Han," Dom answered "Solo is preparing herself for war with the Yakuza because of you,"

He let is words sink into the atmosphere and watched as Han stopped what he was doing.

"I can handle them, I learned from the best," Han replied

"I'm telling you now if she ends up hurt the Yakuza are going to be disappointed when they come looking for you, because I'll make sure I get my hands on you first," Dom warned

Han threw down his wrench and looked at his friend.

"Why are you here Dom?" he asked "Why aren't you out living your dream with Letty like you wanted?"

Han saw Dom's eyes cloud over, a mixed expression chased across his face before he answered.

"She's dead Han, she's dead because of me," he answered

Han sighed and looked sympathetically at him.

"I'm sorry man,"

Dom gave him a relaxed smile.

"It's not me I'm sorry for Han,"

At that the garage rang with the sound of Twinkie's voice.

"I'll see you around," Dom said softly before leaving

Han stood watching Dom walk away with a mixture of guilt and anger.

"Who was that?" Twinkie asked looking the direction Dom had gone

"No one," he answered before getting back to his work


"So how is Han today?"Solo asked

"How did you know I went to see him?" Dom asked in mock surprise

"Not much escapes me Dom," she answered before taking a sip of tea

"I'm just trying to look out for you," he said respectfully

Solo smiled thoughtfully and nodded.

"Yeah I know, but I'm done with chasing Han,"

Dom sat down and folded his arms.

"You don't mean that,"

She looked at him over the rim of her cup.

"Yes I do,"

"You've still got to train the kid," Dom said confused

"My training has been suspended, until Han sorts out his priorities," she answered

"In the meantime you're just gonna sit on your ass feeling sorry for yourself?" he said sternly

Solo opened up her sketch pad and showed him various drawings and modifications.

"Han should get you angry more often, this is some of your best work," Dom said proudly

"I think you should be ready for the season in China,"

"Perhaps I could take Tokyo for a test drive, around her home town," Dom said staring at the drawing of the sleek lime green car.

After a while of sitting in companionable silence, Solo got up and went for the door.

"Think I'm going to head down to my garage for a while," she said thoughtfully

Dom nodded as he watched her leave. She picked up the purple crash helmet resting on the purple Kawasaki Ninja motorbike and took off down the mountain.


Dom's words had played on Han's mind all day, now again interrupted by Solo's voice reminding him of what had happened before.

"Something's wrong man I know it," Twinkie said

Han didn't say anything.

"You've been tightening and loosening those bolts for hours," Twinkie said annoyed

Han put the wrench down and was about to answer him when he saw Takashi's car screech into the garage.

"What's up my brother?" he said putting on a jovial act

Takashi punched him in the face.

"How could you? We were meant to be partners," he yelled

Han pushed Takashi hard and slid into his car, he fired the engine and raced out into the city with Takashi close behind him.


Solo had only just got into her apartment above the garage when she heard her mobile ringing.

"Yes," she answered

"Han's in trouble," Neela said breathlessly

"What?" Solo asked

"Takashi's going to kill Han," she said in fright

Solo could hear the roaring sound of car engines in the back ground, she guessed that both crews were racing through the city. Solo hung up and phoned Dom.

"What?" he asked

"Get down here right now," she replied before hanging up


Han swerved with each shot Takashi fired at him, now and again checking behind him and making sure he knew where he was. For a moment he thought he was safe, but hadn't counted on a car blind siding him and sending his car flipping upside down. He slipped from his car seat and struggled to freedom,crawling out from the wreckage. He saw a flash of red before lapsing into unconsciousness and felt two pairs of hands grab each of his shoulders and lay him down and something soft and cool and slightly leathery.