Phew… THIS took awhile to write. Lol. I've been sorta busy during the last few weeks, so forgive me for the major delays on the updates.
Lightning twitched slightly in his sleep, leaning over to one side. He woke up a little, furrowing his brow when he didn't feel anyone by his side.
"Sally?" He asked, cracking one eye open. He opened the other one when he didn't get a reply, to find that she wasn't there. He opened the door to the garage, and made his way to Flo's.
"Morning sweetheart." He was greeted as he parked at his normal spot.
"Morning. Has anyone seen Sally?"
Flo looked mildly surprised. "She came by this morning and got two quarts of oil and headed back to the Cozy Cone to give you one. Didn't she ever wake you up?"
"No." Lightning said, slightly worried.
Flo looked around the café, then finally spotted Sheriff.
"Have you seen Sally this morning, Sheriff?"
He looked up from his drink. "No… Why?"
"Because we can't find her." Lightning said, looking around the café, half expecting for her to jump out from behind one of the stalls.
Flo nudged his tire gently, giving him a reassuring smile. "Don't worry, hon'. Have you checked everywhere?"
"No. Just here, and the Cozy Cone."
"See?" She smiled. "We just have to search the town. She could have drove up to Wheel Well for all we know…"
Lightning shook his front. "No, after our near-death experience last night, she wouldn't have driven up there by herself."
Flo opened her mouth as if she had another suggestion, but closed it again when she realized she couldn't think of anything.
"Why are we just sitting here? We need to organize a search party, and check all the shops. We're probably be getting excited over nothing! She could be with Mater for all we know…" Sheriff said.
Just then, Mater pulled up, yawning a bit. "Mornin'!" He said cheerfully. Lightning sunk down on his shocks, looking at the ground.
"Dadgum buddy, you look sadder than Red on a rainy day."
Lightning sighed. "Okay, look. We have got to find her. I don't care what it takes. Just find her! If she gets hurt because of me, I—I don't know what I'll do…"
Flo nodded. "But how do you even know she's missing from the town?"
"Because… Because, she wouldn't just go around doing stuff when this whole town is in danger."
Flo and Sheriff exchanged glances. "What do you mean by, 'this whole town'?" Sheriff asked.
"I mean, this whole town is in serious danger while I'm here. Sally wouldn't just leave without telling someone." Lightning replied, looking at his tires, then back at them.
There was a short silence, which Sheriff eventually broke, "I guess I should go tell Doc. Flo, Lightning, stay here just in case she shows up. Doc, Mater, Sarge, Ramone, and I will go—"
"No," Lightning cut in. "I'm going to."
"But, son—" Sheriff said defiantly.
"But nothing. This is my mess. I'm helping."
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"Where could she be, Sheriff?" Doc asked a few hours later, when the six guys made their way down the main strip of the mother road.
"I have know idea, but I've alerted the Carburetor County police, and the Troop County Police too, just in case they see her. Or, you know… find her." He replied.
Doc nodded. "I hope nothing happens to her. Lightning would be devastated,"
They both looked in their rearview mirrors, to where Ramone, Sarge, and Mater were bringing up the rear, Lightning driving by himself in the center.
They stopped at a small service station not far from the highway, to fill up on gas and grab a quart of oil.
Lightning went off to sit by himself in a corner, while the others talked about what exactly happened.
Where is she? What if something happened to her? She could be lying in a ditch somewhere! Ford, please let her be okay… He thought, not even noticing when Doc pulled up beside him.
"Worried about her?" He asked.
Lightning nodded, looking up at the old Hornet. He smiled.
"Don't worry, son. We'll find her."
Lightning sighed inwardly, still deep in thought.
She's probably scared to death. What if he has her? What is he going to do? Chrysler, don't let her be hurt because of me…
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Sally cracked an eye open, slowly regaining consciousness. She opened both eyes, only to see nothing. She realized that she had a blind fold on. She also felt light, and realized that she was up on a lift. Not daring to move, she felt panic sinking in, and her tank lurched. Where was she? And what was she doing there?
She felt tears build in her eyes, and slowly let them fall, most of them staining her blindfold.
Stickers, where are you?
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So Sally's been car-napped! And the guys have NO idea where she is! She doesn't even know where she is! This is getting better and better… Lol, I actually came up with this idea a few days ago in science when I was bored. Hehe… (btw, it has a surprise at the end! But I'm not gonna tell you what it is! Mwhahaha!)
Ok, this is waaaaaay shorter than intended. I actually cut 1 chapter in half so I could update sooner. Next chapter will be here soon… hopefully……