Morning came and they had to all get ready for their tv bit. Interview style show. Cruz didn't really wanna go.
Lightning wore basically what he did the night before. Storm wore a black t shirt of his nascar number and some fake camouflage tight jeans. Sneakers. A beanie. Cruz wore Her race suit. She figured why not. Her hair pulled back in a pony tail. They were introduced as Team Storm. They all sat on the couch. Cruz between the guys. Storm closest to the shows host. The host was an older guy with grey hair. He had a funny curly mustache. He wore a purple suit. The first thing he said to the them "Now.. your Cruz Ramirez right?" Cruz nodded with a smile. The man continued "You won't be sick on my stage now dear right?" Cruz smiled fakely and answered "No sir.. I'm.. I'm way okay.." she laughed a bit. The man smiled and introduced himself. Cameras all on them. It was private at least. No large crowd. Just a small one. Not like back homes shows. "Well I'm Aape Markinen. So. Team Storm. Is it true you all come from NASCAR driving?"
Storm nodded with a smile, Aape continued "Storm do you feel that could effect your team in the rally? I'm sorry to say I'm not familiar with that style racing. Isn't that the um.. the circular track?" Storm laughed a little bit before he relplied, "Well Aape, I'm sorry you aren't familiar with it. Yes it is known for being a basic track. But even with our simple background, I do not see it effecting our capability for different terrain and such. McQueen here is an excellent dirt racer." Aape nodded. Cruz spoke up, " ran in the world Grand Prix." Aape looked impressed a bit and spoke "that's great. Did you win?"
Lightning wetted his lips before answering "No I didn't. The race was cut short because some eh.. the race was rigged." Aape was shocked and continued to ask "Oh. Really? Let's hope this rally won't be. Now Storm mentioned he pulled you out of Retirement? How's that feel?" Lightning smiled, "Feels good. One last race sounds fun to to me." Storm glared. Aape poked, "Fun? You liketo race for the feeling than huh?" Lightning answered "Most definitely!" Aape clapped and spoke on, "And Storm said that you are his lover? That is so sweet Mia Ramirez. How long have you have Storm here been together?" Cruz thought about it "Oh a year about I guess? I don't really keep track to much. My minds heen.. pretty forgetful lately.." she trailed off. Aape asked Storm then, "So you two race each other? How's that work?" Storm smiled and answered "Oh it's fun. We place bets. Have fun with it." Aape laughed a bit and asked, "So whose the better racer?" Storm glanced at Cruz. She did the same to Jackson. Cruz interrupted silently mouthing the words "Me." Aape laughed. Jackson answered "I think we're both pretty good. Cruz shook her head behind Jackson's back. It made the crowd laugh. Storm looked at Cruz. She patted his knee. "Don't be modest baby.. it's so you." Storm turned his face away and she shook her head and mouth "Me." As she pointed herself. Aape laughed. "Cruz Ramirez you look lovely tonight. I see your the funny one." Cruz giggled a bit and joked "Well someone gotta Keep the testosterone levels at bay this old guy and Mr Serious over here." Lightning kind laughed at that. Storm glared. The crowd loved it. Cruz smiled. She has that sparkles on her eyes. Storm added "Before I forget Shout our to Sky Back home. Ill win for her. And When my team wins. I'm gonna shove this sexy woman in everyone's face and kiss her in front of them all!" Cruz smiled at her love. Aape smiles to. He spoke up, "You love each other?" Cruz didn't answer because she wanted to hear what Jackson would say. "Oh yes. I love this wild woman." The crowd clapped a bit. Aape insisted "Well get a good practice kiss out then!?" Storm gazed at Cruz. He pulled her face with his hands and kissed her passionately. It was a good kiss. He put his fist up as if he won something special. He did. Having Cruz as his woman. He did love her. Aape stood up and finished up, "I love it. Well everyone Team Storm!" The small crowd cheered. The team stood up. Cruz took a bow. She was cute. They all left for meeting Koedel. It was time to pick the cars and pack them up ready for the first race.
They picked some rally style custom nascar style looking cars. Painted black. Storm had asked for some style to be added. Koedel agreed. Cruz's got a thick single racing stripe down from the tail to the nose of her car in bright yelllow. Lightning got a blue digital style Lightning Bolt down the side of his. Kinda like the comic book style from his first nascar style paint job. Storm got hat blue digital S put on the side of his. They all looked really good. They packed up the cars. Extra tires. Blanket. Fire starter in case anything. Sleeping bags and tents. Losing teams had to camp out at checkpoints. First race would be the interstate. They all needed to get some good slee. The race was early morning.
Jackson spoke to Cruz "Well. Ready for tomorrow? The first race?" Cruz nodded. Jackson asked McQueen "You're good Right?" He nodded. Jackson smiled. The three headed to their rooms. Jackson pressed the button on the elevator they came to.
On the way to their rooms they ran into the all girl team they snickered and giggled. They all six took the elevator. It was quiet. Kinda awkward. They all were tiny little girls. Two looked like supermodels. They all looked so young and perfect. They whispered in their native language. One stood close to Storm. "Wow.. you look strong." Cruz glared at them. Storm smiled as the girl rubbed Storms chest. Lightning ignored it. The girl rubbed his chest "Look feel Leena." Then two the girls were rubbing storms chest and shoulders. The other one who was the best looking was staring at Cruz. Cruz spoke up "I'm standing right here?" Storm defended, "Hey they can't have this. They just wish they could" he winked at the girls and blew them a kiss. Lightning rolled his eyes he knew they were trying to distract and get into Storms head. His and Cruz's. Cruz was a bit upset with Storm. She crossed her arms a bit mad. The girls stopped as did the Elevator. They all six exited. "Can you two boys show us our room. We can't find it? We had to change rooms when we.. had to teach a rat a lesson." One the girls walked her hands up Storms chest and poked his nose gently. Storm blinked a few times and answered "Sure. McQueen and I can." Lightning sighed, "Whats the number?" Lightning asked. The girls answered. Cruz spoke up "Ill come along." She grabbed Storms arm. She was funny.
Storm thought it was cute she was getting selfish and jealous. They walked the girls over. Two of them went inside. The third who was wearing her race suit like Cruz was turned around and spoke, "Thank you two." Cruz spoke "I'm standing right here?" Storm smiled. "No problem." The woman started to undo her race suit. It wasn't un normal or weird before anyone gets oh my gosh now, racers wore shirts and pants and such under their suits okay. The woman spoke up, "If you two need or want anything feel free to Some by." She petted Lightning's arm. Lightning pulled back. Cruz noticed. At least he had cared to. And Sally wasn't even here!? The woman spoke as she unzipped her suit , "I'm Ansa by the way." She winked. Then they all three noticed. She actually was naked under her suit. Her skin revealed through the opened crack zipper. She pulled the top half down. Leaving the pants part up.
There she stood. Her dark brown tan, her dark hair flowed down her shoulders... smooth skin. Small perky little thing.. Cruz's mouth dropped mostly because both boys stared!? She glanced at both men. The woman turned around. Her skin was flawless. Storms eyes looked down her backside. Then she shut her room door and was gone. Cruz yelled a bit "I'm standing here the whole time!? And you!?" She smacked Lightning with the backside her hand, "Hey!?" He yelped "Your married!?" Storm laughed a bit and turned toward their room. "What's so funny!" She yelled. They all went to the room. Storm answered "Your cute." Cruz rolled her eyes. They needed to sleep. Get some rest for the long hours ahead.