Me: Okay enough with da fluffs. I'm going to be introducing a new character in this chapter. She belongs to; well half belongs to my friend Jo. I based the character off her. Now on with the chapter!!

Tex: Can you get off me first?

Me: Yeah. gets off him and gets back on Strip

Strip: sighs


Sunlight shinned through the cave; it's walls glittering majestically. A quiet dripping noise and its echo could be heard deep within the cave. Fillmore slowly opened his eyes as the sunlight covered his body. He took a deep breath and the night before returned to him in slow motion.

Him taking Aura on a date; making her dinner. Then showing her the cave. Aura's amazement at it, and finally…the kiss. The kiss that had shown the VW's how they felt for each other.

Fillmore looked to his right to see Aura sleeping peacefully, snuggled into his side. The autobus chuckled before nudging his love.

Aura opened her eyes with a yawn. She blinked several times, and when her vision returned she saw Fillmore smiling at her. A small blush found its way to her face but she smiled back.

"I guess we fell asleep huh?" Aura said with a laugh. Her voice echoing throughout the cave. Fillmore just chuckled before nuzzling her gently. Aura sighed happily and snuggled farther into his side.

"I think its time we went home. The others probably think we did 'IT' cause we stayed out all night."

"No way man. That's for, like, married folks." Fillmore laughed. Aura then stretched and the two made their way towards the entrance to the waterfall. Fillmore moved forward to push another branch in the way of the water but Aura just rolled her eyes and darted through the water. A short shriek could be heard coming from the other side, "HOLY CRAP ITS COLD!!"

Fillmore blinked then chuckled and followed her through the water, "Whoa man! That is cold!" Aura and Fillmore shook themselves off the best they could before heading towards Radiator Springs.

"Wonder what they'll say?" Aura said quietly as they entered the town.

"How about WHERE HAVE YOU TWO BEEN!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!" Aura winced as she heard Sheriff's yell come from ahead of them.

"Hey Sheriff."

"Oh No! Don't 'Hey Sheriff' me! Where have you two been?!" Sheriff yelled at Aura. Aura let out a slight whimper and stayed close to Fillmore. Sheriff was really scaring her.

Fillmore heard Aura's whimper and nudged her gently, "Chill Sheriff. We didn't do anything. I took her up to the cave behind the waterfall and we fell asleep. Is that so wrong man?"

Sheriff stuttered slightly before snapping, "That's still no excuse! You could have told someone where you were going! We've all been worried sick about you two! Sarge nearly started a search party!"

Aura blinked in surprise and was about to reply when a voice yelled out, "THERE YOU TWO ARE!!"

Aura rolled her eyes, "And here comes Sarge…" Sarge rolled up to them, glaring.

"Sarge I-" "NO! NO! I DON'T WANT TO HEAR IT!! I CANT BELIEVE YOU TWO JUST WENT OFF WITH OUT TELLING ANYONE! THIS PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST IRRESPONSIBLE THINGS I HAVE SEEN YOU DO AURA!! WELL?! WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY FOR YOUR SELF?!" Sarge had raised himself as high as he could on his axles while he was yelling.

Aura's pupils shrank considerably before she started to tear up. Sarge saw her tears and his anger began to diminish. "Aura I…" Aura just closed her eyes letting the tears flow before she took a deep breath and calmed herself.

"I'm…I'm sorry everybody…this is all my fault…" Aura said in a quiet voice.

"Ah Aura what did you do now?"

Aura's eyes widened as she heard the familiar voice behind her. She reversed and faced the newcomer only to squeal in delight.

"JO! I can't believe you're here!!" Aura hugged Jo tightly who replied, "Can't…breath!" Aura let her go with a laugh.

"Aura who's this, man?" Fillmore said as he pulled up next to her.

"Oh! Everyone this is my friend Jo!" The others stared at Jo who just smiled. Jo was a tangerine orange Mini Cooper with bright green eyes. And if you looked close enough in her left eye you could see a brown dot in the iris.

"Hey. Night to meet cha." Jo said with a smile. She had a slight redneck accent.

"What are you doin here Jo?"

"Oh well your brother was getting worried when you hadn't called in so long so he gave me call cause he knew I was headed this way. So…here I am."

"You were coming here?"

"Well no. I was headed to California but this place was on the way. So I decided to stop by; see if you were here."

"Ah. Oh Jo these are my friends and the residents of Radiator Springs. There's Red, Mia, Mack and Vee. Vee is Mack's girlfriend and Mia is Red's. Then there's Ramone and his wife Flo. Luigi and Guido. Sally and the famous Lightning McQueen. Sheriff and Lizzie. Sarge and Fillmore. And Doc of coarse, but…where's Mater?"

"You know I haven't seen Mater today. Where could he be?" Sheriff said with slight suspicion. And just as he said that a loud rumbling shook the town. Sheriff's eyes narrowed, "DANG IT MATER!!"

"What I do?"

Everyone turned around and saw a sleepy Mater coming from his house.

"Mater? But if you're here…then who?"

"WHOO HOO!!!"

Sheriff's question was quickly answered when a red 2008 Jeep Wrangler jumped clear over Sheriff then skidded to a stop.

"THAT WAS FREAKIN AWESOME!!"

Jo rolled her eyes before going over to the Jeep and smacking him upside the hood.

"OW!! DANG IT JO!! What was that for?!"

"I TOLD you not to go tractor tippin! And you went anyway!"

The Jeep pouted before he spotted Aura, "AURA!!" He went over and hugged her half to death.

"Jackson?! What are you doing here?!"

The Jeep, or Jackson, pouted again, "What? Aren't you happy to see me?" Aura laughed, "Yes I am." She hugged him back.

"Aura, you know him too?" Fillmore asked as he chuckled.

"Yes I do. This is Jackson. He's been my friend since pre-k." Jackson was death glaring at Fillmore making the bus uncomfortable, "And just who are you?" The Jeep was practically growling at Fillmore.

Aura saw what he was doing and quickly got between Fillmore and Jackson, "Jackson this is my boyfriend Fillmore." Jackson blinked then smiled.

"Boyfriend? Well why didn't ya say so? Pleasure to meet cha man. Sorry bout the whole glare thing. Aura's like my little sister, gotta protect 'er ya know?"

"No worries man."

Jo rolled her eyes before looking over at Aura, "Hey Aura, think we could talk to you in private?"

The blue Beetle blinked in confusion but nodded, "Sure. I'll see you guys in a little bit." Aura smiled at everyone and started to follow her childhood friends but not before giving Fillmore a gently peck on the cheek.

Once Aura, Jo, and Jackson were alone in the desert near Willy's Butte the bug asked, "So what's up? What's with the secrecy?"

Jo and Jackson looked at each other nervously before answering, "Well...your families really been worried…and then there's Dylan…"

"What about him?"

"Well he's really worried, and you KNOW how he has a crush on you but…he says if you don't get your bumper back to the office he wont publish your magazine anymore."

"WHAT?!?!?!?! How can he do that to me?!" Aura paced around completely panicked.

"Oh man…what am I gunna do?" Jackson rolled his eyes, "Go back to New York. Duh."

"YES! Of coarse! I'll just pack up tonight and get over to Dylan's. I'll just tell everyone I'm leaving and Fillmore…" Aura trailed off.

"Oh no…what about Fillmore? I can't just leave him…"

"You're not really leaving him. I mean you'll be back. Someday." Jo said happily, "So lets go back to the motel and get you packed up. We'll leave tonight."

"Yeah…okay…" Aura turned and reluctantly followed them back.

Once they got there the three friends joined everyone at Flo's. Fillmore promptly greeted Aura with a gentle kiss on the cheek. Aura smiled at him sadly.

Fillmore nuzzled her concerned, "Hey Aura, you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm just fine Fillmore. But thanks for asking."

"No problem." The bus smiled before kissing Aura on the lips. Aura could hear Jackson growling but she didn't care. She wanted to be close to the VW Bus as long as she could.

For the rest of the day Aura never left Fillmore's side. She helped him with his homemade fuel; she cleaned up his dome with him; she also convinced him to let her organize his records.

As the day drew to a close Fillmore escorted Aura back home.

"Are you sure you're alright Aura? You've been acting strange all day."

"Yes Fillmore, I'm fine. Good Night." Aura gave him a gently kiss on the cheek and started to head inside but Fillmore grabbed her tire and pulled her back before kissing her with all his heart.

Aura's eyes widened but she soon closed them and kissed back. The two held the kiss as long as they could before they broke away for air.

"Wow…" Aura giggled as Fillmore nuzzled her.

"Good night Aura."

"Night Fillmore." Aura watched him leave sadly and went inside to retrieve her things. Aura left the money for her stay on the desk in the Cozy Cone's lobby before leaving the town altogether.

She cast one last glance at the town and a single tear slowly made its way down her hood.

"Good bye…"

And with that the VW Beetle turned towards the Interstate and left the town behind her. She didn't know when she would be back, if she would ever be back at all. But she did know one thing; she would never forget Radiator Springs or its residents. Especially a certain Volkswagen Autobus…