Chapter 13:

They continued to train day and night, sweat dribbling down their faces, BLOOD DRIPPING POOLS IN THE FLOOR! Okay, okay, not that dramatic, but they did work hard, and Storm finally found his strong side!

"You're fast," Kilroy said impressed, "You can run a mile in 4 min. flat."

Storm let out a broad smile, "What can I say? Son of Lightning McQueen."

Kilroy added, "Yeah, son of a legend."

Joy also found her strong side:

"You're strong, for a girl of course," Gerald smiled.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Joy smiled back.

He shrugged, "That is think you're ready."

"It's only been 3 months, and you think I'm ready?"

"Who's the teacher?"

"You…" She chuckled.

-MEANWHILE-

"I think you are somewhat ready…" Kilroy said grudgingly.

"Somewhat?"

"Somewhat is better than nothing, McQueen," Kilroy replied.

Storm shrugged. "Guess so, especially coming from you."

Kilroy smiled (for once) and said, "We are all meeting in the room were we all met, remember that?"

"Yeah," Then he said, "How long have you had that lisp?"

Kilroy looked taken aback. "Umm, since forever," he said embarrassed.

"Oh, okay."

Guess I only noticed it now because I'm usually too tired to hear what the heck he's saying.

He quickly changed the subject, "When do we go to the meeting- huh?"

Kilroy was already out the door.

"I guess now…" Storm muttered to himself and started out the door.

He approached the elevator and pressed the code. He was used to all the codes and security measures around there. He stepped in the elevator and wooshed up to the 30th floor for the meeting. He was also used to really, really, fast in an elevator and his training. The elevator opened up and he walked up to the meeting room where he found everyone there already.

"Sorry I'm late," he said awkwardly.

Gerald nodded understandingly and said, "Let's get on with the mission. This is the plan: If you have any questions-"

Kilroy raised his hand.

"-ask after the lecture." Gerald added firmly.

Kilroy slowly put down his hand and rolled his eyes.

"Alright," Gerald clapped his hands, "Let's begin."