Hi! Hyena King here! This is the next part of the game, with a twist in it. So, without further ado, here's chapter 10!
How did this happen? That was the single thought on Thunder's mind as he looked straight ahead. The trio had quickly fought there way past the guard dogs, (Hah! guard dogs. get it?) And went through the city, which looked more like a dump if anything. Guess maintenance isn't a priority, eh?
Anyway, the trio, after gathering some pages of the Thievius Raccoonus, ended up at a race track. Apparently, Murray had been challenged to a race by some of the locals. The prize was a key that would help them further on there mission. There was one problem. The van had gotten a flat.
The dogs weren't going to wait, so our heroes were settling for a plan that would cost both Murray and Thunder their dignity. The gangsters were laughing their flanks off as Murray rode up to them, being carried by Thunder, who could barely hold the hippo's weight. Surprisingly, the dogs were OK with them racing like that, if only they could get a few laughs.
So, the two waited for the race to start, Thunder groaning under Murray's weight.
"Good luck guys." Sly said, though he doubted this would work.
"Don't break your back, Thunder!" Lightning yelled laughing as he did so. Thunder fixed him a savage glare and looked ahead.
The light turned green, and they were off. The four cars drove forward, while Thunder flew forth, his back hooves dragging slightly on the ground.
"Giddy-up, horsey!" Murray cried, digging his heels into Thunder's sides. Murray cringed under Thunder's snarl.
"Sorry."
The first lap went surprisingly well, Thunder having made it to 4 place. During the second lap, Thunder decided to get his power on.
"Hold on!" He said to Murray. Before Murray could say anything else, The pegasus dug his hooves into the ground and did a Thunder blast, cannon-balling the two forward,nearly knocking Murray from his seat. They passed the two cars in front of them reaching second place.
Halfway through the third lap, however, it looked like it was the end for them. They hadn't caught up to the first car, and the others were catching up.
"Hey, do that Thunder thingy again!" Murray urged the pegasus.
"I can't. too exhausted." Thunder gasped, nearly out of breath.
Murray looked behind them, seeing the other cars almost upon them. He got an idea, suddenly. He took out a nitro power-up from seemingly nowhere and stuck it into Thunder's mouth. Thunder gagged and swallowed the thing with a loud gulp.
Then, the greatest shock of all. In an event that defied the laws of physics, Thunder suddenly exploded forward a sonic boom trailing behind him. Murray was barely holding on at this point. They not only passed the first car and crossed the finish line; they made several more laps before crashing into a rock face.
A little later, the group was about to continue on their mission when Murray came up to Thunder.
"Thanks for helping me out of that jam. I got you a hot dog."
Thunder looked at the thing for a second, then took a bite. He found it to his liking.
"What's it made from?" Thunder asked once he finished.
"I don't really know, but it's good." Murray said with a shrug.
There you go. This probably wasn't what you expected, but I hope you enjoyed it. R&R please!