"This is an emergency broadcast to all viewers reading this fanfiction, there are HIGHLY, Very highly. Deeply classified projects that no one will find."
Behind the two agents was a giant box with many signs such as 'STOP SECRET!', 'No cameras!' 'Do not touch!' And 'No secret robot here!'. "Please no flash photography or phones. I mean it!"
"Be on a lookout for a masked criminal, or maybe a clown with a red hood. What was his name? Uh… Red Mask?" The agent asked.
"No, I think he goes by... X, weird, anyway he's one of these several individuals who are wanted. And for the record, we are not secret government agents hiding classified information, especially about aliens and dimension-"
"Don't tell them that! That's supposed to be a secret!" The agent slapped him across the arm.
"Ow! Don't hit me and that hurt!"
"Oh, you mean like this?"
The two so-called non-secret agents started punching and tackling each other over an argument. Unaware of a strange man in a brown coat slipped past them and taking snapshots of the giant crate, turning to the screen and waves to the viewers before running off.
Opening Files: Motorcity
Motorcity, formerly known as Detroit is the name for the old Detroit that Detroit Deluxe is built over. Whereas Detroit Deluxe is clean, smooth, and technologically advanced. Motorcity is a colorful, gritty place, filled with graffiti, cars, and life for those who chose to continue living there. With Detroit in near ruin and Kane Corp took over to protect its citizens both above the new city and below from the outside threats. Despite the remains of old Detroit considered now protected from Grimm attacks. There are factions and gangs from both the state and across the country, even the Wildlands tempted to move in to make their territories such as the infamous Duke of Detroit as he calls himself. Kane's partner, Jacob Davidson offered to give those with potential, even allow Huntsmen and heroes permission to enter and hired help to keep the peace for the inhabitants and also protect resources both cities depend on for each other to survive to slowly rebuild the city. It eventually became the city for racers and hunters alike across the world to seek new challenges to test their skills to be one of the best, thus giving it its common nickname "Motorcity".
However, over the years there have been certain groups and rival gangs that appeared within the underground city to expand their turfs, business opportunities, and reputations. But not all are so friendly.
Known Factions:
The Duke of Detroit, an uber-rich, uber hammy overlord with an intense love for cars. It has been said by many that the only thing crazier then the Duke of Detroit himself is his temper. Unlike the many, he lives in a palace that was one of the few buildings to have survived the "Fall of Detroit" and declared it as his home for his business empire in the days of the rival gang warfare. He believes that respect is conveyed through actions, and often hires strong huntsmen and racers for a job to do and if they earn his respect.
The Skylarks, a gang of dealers who provide parts for vehicles and weapons to whoever can pay, especially towards Dust for that matter. The Skylarks remain neutral and known for their style of fashion in tailored suits, but if someone threatens their business, it'd be wise not to mess with them. The leader of the gang is known as Rayon and often an ally and associate with the Burners and other times with Detroit Deluxe rarely.
The Amazons, an all-female group of racers lead by a Faunus racer named Foxy. Most of the time they can know to chase after bounties of criminals from Motorcity or the Wildlands to keep the peace in their home and for those seeking shelter from the Grimm.
The Weekend Warriors, a militia group of RV drivers, made up by veterans of the Fall of Detroit and formed by a military officer known as AJ who use militarised vehicles to face off Grimm hordes and warlords who dare to threaten the peace of their city.
The Electroblades, a gang of hockey players led by Crater, originally known to have been top players until they left the sports for bigger game like hunting Grimm and customized their hockey sticks with Dust for combat, specifically Lightning Dust.
The Mama's Boys, a small gang Rice Rocket driving bumpkins. May seem as hillbillies but are not to be messed with, the leader of the gang is Junior.
The recent emergence of a bio-terrorist group known as Terra, while considered eco-friendly bur known for their use of genetically mutated plants with rapid-growth and use for weapons, rumors of attacks in Detroit for devastating the natural environment with the use of chemicals and weaponizing Dust. Although appear human, maybe Faunus and Mobians with them, a small rumor about the true reason they wear gas masks and headbands.
Whether or not they have any links to Satyra's ideals against humanity for its role in nature is unclear but best to remain cautious.
Despite its current state, Motorcity is regarded as their home and willing to fight for it to make a better future.
Close File
GrimmFall
With the Crom Crisis now ended and things can return the usual state, all the heroes and hunters returned to their daily duties along with the local authorities to clean up the mess. Team REYN, Superboy, Artermis, and Doyle were invited to the Hall of Justice to spend some breather from their assignment and the battle before they would resume the young heroes' training and helping out the Justice Friends. Some of the spies of WHOOP were allowed some time off so the others such as Sam joined them. They were given hotel rooms since the Stormfly was given some mechanical upgrades while they wait to meet the other teams who share similar stories.
In one of the rented rooms, Ross made some tea and sat by the couch to check on the latest news, taking the break while Sam was in the bathroom after having breakfast, something must be up. Finding a news report being broadcasted by Ann Gora herself.
"With the crisis now averted from the threat of these invaders, the countries of the world now focused on rebuilding the damage caused by the monsters. Unable to get the full story of the results but all we can think of is that another disaster is averted."
"At least we won't have to worry about another danger to deal with." Ross said, thinking of the Drones, the Cluster, Villains, but one thing that's the major threat is the Fallen and Grimm. He wasn't sure how much the world could handle in a short time or what the future holds for them, huntsmen, heroes and any other force that fights for a common cause need to strengthen their goals to protect as many lives as possible. Taking his glasses off without needing them, but usually when using so much of his Foresight or working could sometimes tire his eyes out a little despite having an excellent vision.
Sam came out of the bathroom and used a towel to dry her face. "Guess they covered the part up about Crom being a god then. Jerry told us the governments agreed to cover it up as some major villain that started out some cult." Telling him before she sat down with him to see the news.
Nodding his head and agreed with her. "Probably a good idea, the last thing we need is people starting to pray to a god that's now dead. But not something we usually run into a lot."
"Don't remind me, me the girls always end up coming across crazy villains since we've been recruited." Sam said.
"Yeah, like the one you were dressed as some gladiator or amazon." Ross mentioned before taking a sip of his cup.
"That I rather forget and not to-" Suddenly stopped and turned to him in shock of hearing about one of her secrets. "How'd you know about that?"
Ross chuckled nervously and dared not wanting to hide stuff from his wife. "Uh... passing rumors?"
But she didn't buy that and knew where he heard it from. "Clover and Alex, wasn't it? Those two can't keep their lips closed." She groans and feels embarrassed to bring it up to her husband.
He smiles and laughs softly before deciding to cheer her up. "Aw, come on, Sam, just part of things we all deal with." Hearing this made her smile and kissed him on the cheek. "Once we got our assignment done, we'll have more time to ourselves for a vacation."
"I got some places in mind for us, just been ages since we took a break. Although might need some help for my parents' anniversary coming up." He was about to respond when they noticed on the TV was none other than Clovis Bray himself being led by police officers. Catching their attention as Sam picked up the remote to turn up the volume.
"For a more surprising turn of event, Clovis Bray, CEO of the C.B. Corporation has been arrested on multiple charges. Ranging from blackmail, fraud, conspiracy, and use of illegal technologies banned from all member countries of the UN and Huntsmen Association." The news shocked the couple to hear about this. "More to come on the details of the list of illegal activities he and few known associates have been involved. He will be facing trial and charges until further notice. Ann Gora Kats Eye news sighing off."
"I-I can't believe it. Did I just hear that right?" Sam wasn't sure if she did and known about him being one of the Global Justice's most wanted for years yet couldn't make an arrest without clear evidence, she even once suspected the his company or other business partners were one of those involved in some missions of criminals using advanced tech that shouldn't exist.
"Now there's something you never expected to hear, but if it's true then no doubt the mayor might have a field day about it." Ross thought and wondered if the others heard about it. "Hey, I'm gonna go and check on the others. I'll see you later." Giving her a kiss on the lips before getting his coat.
"Sure, might be a little busy myself so later." Leaving her alone to think of what the future could bring.
Motorcity
Within the section of Motorcity was full of wires and cables hanging loosely from the ceiling, the area was lid up with lights to the remote areas with no signs of civilization or activities, save for the sound of a young man muttering as he held a glow stick to see in the dark.
"Mike, slow down! I-I'm… not so sure about this. Seriously, dude, maybe we should try another way. It's incredibly dangerous"
"Ah, you say that about everything." Responded in a casual manner. Using the glow-stick to brighten the area, revealing two teens walking through the caverns.
Mike Chilton is a teen with average height but tall, with olive complexion with dark brown hair that is slightly longer in the back and long enough bangs for his eyes to peek through. A plain white undershirt tucked into brown boot-cut pants with a black belt and a dark blue jacket with orange accents and Burner emblem on the right sleeve. Mike has been known for his cool-headed personality, reckless but able to think of a way out of a situation. Some of the traits better suited for a leader of a team of racers and huntsmen. The Burners.
"That's because everything you do is dangerous! We're not dealing with some gang here, but an actual. Grimm. Horde!" Chuck protested and dared not raise his voice in fear of them being found. Chuck is the second tallest member of the group but he often slouches. Chuck hides behind his medium length blonde hair but on a few occasions. Chuck has a large sloping nose and freckles. A blue, 3/4 sleeve shirt with the Burner emblem across his chest along with dark blue jeans and mostly white shoes.
If it's one thing he has to be afraid of more then villains, killer robots and gangs. The Grimm would be the top choices, despite being safe in Motorcity, they've somehow able to find their way in. They were vicious creatures with the only sense to destroy anything in their path and terrorize the world throughout history, some say they were the cause of the Fall of Detroit when at the time, construction workers accidentally opened a tunnel and a swarm broke out and plunged the city into chaos and panic.
Detroit Deluxe needed to keep both the upper city and the original it covers safe with the help of Huntsmen and volunteers to keep the peace in Motorcity as much as they can.
The two climb down using a cable that made their way to a naturally formed tunnel, however, they noticed several markings on the walls, which clearly shows it was freshly made.
"Looks like we found our trail. All we have to do is find them, plant the explosives and cut them from their exits and the job is done." Mike thought through the plan before letting go of the rope and landed on his feet, followed by Chuck who was not so sure about this.
"Mike, we don't know what type of Grimm there are, for all we know there could be Geists, Lancers or Centinels."
"That's why we're here to check it out and make sure the people in Motorcity are safe. Remember the motto, Live fast, live free. Otherwise, we wouldn't be here now." Mike wondered through the tunnel with Chuck who brought up a device to show them a 3-dimensional grid of the tunnels they were in.
"Looks like it leads down here. If they reach one of the power cores it would be a disaster and a sector of the city will go dark." Chuck explained.
"Then it's time we give the Grimm a good ol' welcome, Detroit Style." Smiling with confidence and found themselves to an area with old debris of buildings untouched for decades before the fall. "Wow, look at this, this could be a gold mine of parts we could use for our cars and gear."
Mike couldn't agree more and started searching through the place. "And another reason to come here, so we know where to go and dig before someone calls dibs."
Chuck looked through the holo map to see where they were now. "The electro hutch should be right around here. Let's hope it's got the fusion battery we're after."
"Found it!" Mike called out and holds a cylinder-shaped object.
"You gotta be kiddin!" Chuck caught the battery Mike tossed him and relieved it was still working. "I don't believe it!" But whatever he was gonna say was stopped to see a garage full of parts, almost believed they had found the motherload. "Vintage 2072 plasma injector headlim control model mint-in-box 12-point seatbelt!"
"We couldn't have found this many parts if we scavenged for months!" Mike said and couldn't help but get excited about finding not only parts for vehicles but also weapons used by Huntsmen.
"Dude! Think of the times people never thought of to protect cities against Grimm before the Silver Age of Huntsmen was born, or even other corporations began the new technological revolutions!"
"Mike? Chuck? You got your ears on? It's urgent!"
A young girl's voice caught their ears and answered. "We read you, Julie. Got the battery!" Mike replied to her through the tablet.
"Well, you better hurry! We just run into a Geist, the Amazons and the Weekend Warriors are giving a helping hand but picking up more on our location!"
Before Mike could go further he felt the ground tremor, bursting out of the debris was a giant centipede-like Grimm known as the Centinel spinning their bodies after use of drilling through and stopped to see the two humans and followed by a dozen more all around them.
"Grimm!" Chuck screamed and now terrified.
"Uh, we were just leaving!" Mike told her before cutting off and saw one of them launched towards them with the clicking mandibles but he threw a punch towards it and sent flying back a few feet. However, that won't stop more coming at them. "And now time to test out the upgrades. Chuck, you set the detonators and get that battery out of here!" Mike pulls out a silver skull in his hand, pressed the button with his finger to cause it to transform into an electrical staff with both ends with a sawblade for combat. This was his trusty Spark Staff.
(The Broken by Youth In Revolt starts)
The closes lunged forward to attack them, but Mike who remained unfazed ducked and swiped the blades in his hands and spin it to launch a double strike to slice the head off. Grins and charges the staff's electrical charge to once more strike the head in half to finish the job.
Two more screeched and coiled themselves together to attack the two, but the blonde pulled something and threw a canister towards them. "Duck!"
Mike stepped aside as the object was thrown towards the Grimm, within inches, it released a flash that caused them to be suspended in mid-air, giving him the chance to use his Spark Staff to finish them off, throws it like a boomerang to cleave the two through like butter, the staff returned to his hand once he reached out and caught it. However, their moment of victory was shortlived when the debris around them started to shake, revealing more Centinels tunneling through but causing a chain reaction.
"Not good, not good, NOT GGOOODDD!" Chuck panicked and made a run for it along with Mike since the numbers were not on their side. However, the debris falling could do the job of crushing the Grimm if they escape in time. The Centinels chase after them, only a handful of them were able to follow the two through the train cart and avoid the collapse.
"They're after us!" Chuck cried out and grabbed the cable to hoist them up.
"Guess we should leave them a goodbye present." Mike pulled out a remote and pushed a button, flashes of red lights flickered and created a series of miniature explosions that were enough to injure the Grimm and be crushed by the cave in of heavy wires, rocks, and scrap metal.
"Well, that takes care of the pest problem." Mike said with a smile.
"But now we got another!" They climbed out of the hole to jump into a green and black striped muscle car, equipped with four turbine tri-pulsar engines. This was the Mutt. The two climbed in and strapped themselves before Mike's staff was retracted back into the silver skull and impeded it to the gear to start up the engines. The debris around them started to give way and large chunks large enough to crush them, but the Mutt was fast enough to evade them, hitting at full speed to drive onto the collapsing platforms, Mike ignored his best friend's screams and focused on getting them out of danger. "Hey buddy, need a way out!"
"I"m trying, bro!" Chuck searched through the scanners to find one. "Ok, there's an access tunnel at 9 o'clock!"
Taking the direction and turned the wheel to make a left turn and leaves the bridge to drive straight on. "You mean the one between the falling buildings?"
Confused what he meant until he sees the two buildings dead ahead, and to be more scared as they were driving straight towards them with the path between them is almost narrow. Chuck screamed while Mike didn't stop until he accelerated towards the pathway to the East Gate. They were in time to find the gate being swarmed by Grimm; Lancers, Centinels and a Geist using the debris of buildings, metal, and rock to make a colossal body. The Geist was fighting off the drivers and defenders firing at it along with the Lancers in the air, it was about to raise the left arm to strike when suddenly the Mutt fired green energy bolts using turbine tri-pulsar engine at it to catch its attention and attacked them.
"Mikey look out!"Chuck wailed when they see a dozen Lancers shooting at them with their stingers. They did not realize this many Grimm but evaded the rain of stingers and blasted each of them within range. "YOU DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING ABOUT LANCERS!" Chuck knew he was being a little overreacting but never seen this many of a swarm invade their city.
"Well, time to improvise. Guys, you read?"
"A little busy here!" Julie is the female member of the Burners with long, luscious maroon red hair that reaches to her lower back and large almond-shaped eyes. Wearing a green short-sleeve shirt with a dark blue and black-striped vest, a pair of dark green skinny jeans with a black inner lining and a pair of white boots. Riding her car, the 9 Lives, a modified police cruiser with the color scheme is bright yellow with black stripes running down the sides. The logo is the number nine with cat ears on top. She was being chased by the Lancers closing in on her, avoiding their stingers. But one of them landed on the hood of the car, staring through the windscreen to see her. Julie wasted no time to take care of the problem and pulled a switch. "Sorry, no hitchhikers!" Activating the car's mechanism, a taser was activated and blasted the Lancers with a shockwave.
A Centinel burst out of the walls and chasing after the officers who were escorting the civilians to safety when a white and purple a drove through and blast the head off. Giving them a hand by going turbo to drive onto the walls and release a sonic wave towards the Geist, almost breaking the body it's build but able to stand while the Lancers were destroyed.
The driver of the Whiptail's was Dutch Gordy, the tallest and easily the most recognizable for a classic Afro hairdo. He also has long, lanky limbs and a pronounced chin. He wears brown trousers, black loafers, and a fitted purple t-shirt with orange stripes and the Burner emblem on his chest. His logo is a purple scorpion in a helmet riding a flaming hot rod.
"Alright, R.O.T.H., your turn. Go get 'em, buddy!" Calls out for his loyal helper and assistant he named R.O.T.H., a cube-shaped drone with an eyeball painted along with a green-shaded paint coat and motor engines installed. Ejecting from the rear end and let the remaining Lancers chase after it, not knowing they were flying straight into the laser mounted to the sides and sliced them to pieces.
The final member of the Burners is Texas, the muscle and self-proclaimed bravest and greatest driver of the team. Mixed qualities of Asian descent, tanned skin, and slicked back medium-length black hair. He wears a black and red, race car driver's uniform with red flames decorated on his sleeves and pant-leg and several patches, and an iconic black baseball cap with Burner emblem. It is a six-wheeled race car that is cobbled from the best late 20th-century Italian sports cars.
Mike knew they can't waste any effort on ammo with more Grimm to invade and needed the shield up fast. But with the Geist being a major threat was to be taken care of first and had an idea of finding the white mask. "Guys, I got an idea! Focus on the Geist!" Spinning the wheel to face the Geist and fires multiple shots at it's back, easily drawn its attention and tries to stomp on them.
"Oiyaaa! TEXAS!" Texas activated his car's ability and drove up to its leg and easily took out the exposed arm within the shoulder section.
Taken by surprise and allowed Julie to make her turn to circle around and takes a sniper shot under the mask, it tries to attack her only to find multiple copies around it. She fires a wired cable into the foot section and began tieing around it from getting anywhere, giving Mike the chance for his part. "Going auto!" Jumps out of his car after finding a good place to jump, pulls out his spark staff, climbing up to the Geist's back to the top. The Grimm took notice of his presence and tried to swat him off with the remaining arm but Mike blocked it off with his weapon and taking out the forearm, twirling it in his hands and slides down to grab the mask to meet face-to-face. "You mess with Motorcity, you mess with the Burners."
Thrusts the blade into the space between the mask and the body and using all his strength to force the Grimm out with the electrical surge to do it. Leaving it exposed and vulnerable to attacks. Shooters and snipers take the chance and fired from all directions, along with Mike giving it the upper slash through the chest and head to finish the job.
(The Broken by Youth In Revolt ends)
With the Grimm now defeated and cleared, everyone cheered and applauded to the brave defenders. The rest of the Burners came up to see Mike after finishing off the Grimm.
"Yeah!" Dutch cheered and threw his fist in the air.
"I could've done that." Texas said after doing some karate poses, acting like he was tough but glad it was over. Julie and Dutch chuckled of his response.
Feeling satisfied and with the new charge for the gate, their mission was done. Approaches to the officers of the Deluxe and tossed it to them. "Tell Kane that the infestation is taken care of when you see him. Sorry for coming in late."
"Least the Grimm are taken cared off, thanks cadet." Making their leave to check on the damage while he heads off with his team while getting the gate back up online.
With the problem now dealt with the Burners returned to their usual hang out and base, Burner's Garage. Everyone was working on fixing their cars and giving some tune-up from the battle. Mike sat by the edge above the garage looking at the skull in his hand and thinking of the Grimm, no matter how strong the fort and protected the city is, the Grimm will still come after them to destroy all Human, Faunus and Mobian alike. They need a way to somehow destroy the Grimm for good so future generations can have better lives without the fear of the horde.
"Hiya, cowboy." Turns to see Julie standing beside him which caught him by surprise. She sat next to him and noticed he was in thought. "Having some thoughts? You know you can talk to us, right?"
Sees her put her hand on his shoulder to try and cheer him up. "Yeah, just thinking of stuff that's all." Mike replied and leans back with his arms out to rest.
Julie knew what he was thinking since she spent her time knowing about him for a few months. "If it's about the Grimm, I doubt we'll have problems with them for a while."
"But that's the thing, how long can the city last?" Mike questioned. "I mean, they're the ones that caused the Fall of Detroit decades ago and made the place as it is. They've caused nothing but destruction and death where ever they go." He sighs. "But not just them, it's also new and dangerous foes that pop up like that Crom guy and his army of fanatic monsters hellbent on world domination."
"Well, I guess they'd probably think too big without thinking what to do next if they had succeeded. I mean, think of all the paperwork and complains when running a mighty evil empire! They'd probably last for days" Julie said to make a scared look on her face which made Mike laugh.
"Not a chance, Jules. That'd be the first thing on their list to get rid of before taking the office." Thinking that not all villains were a fan of paperwork and documents to sign as the government officials do.
"It's ready!" They hear an old man's voice and head to the restaurant being run by Jacob Davidson, the Burner's mentor and eldest member of the group to help them out. Although once a top scientist in the early days of Detroit Delux, his cooking skills, however... "Presenting my latest creation, Jacob's seaweed slab." Holds out some sort of molding green slab that jiggles like jelly.
"Uh..." Chuck tries to think of something to get out of tasting one of David's 'unique' cooking experiments.
"Yoh, did we order another robot?" Texas asked someone.
"What? No why?" Dutch asked him.
"Oh, cause there's one hovering behind us." He pointed to the dark blue robot hovering before them which surprised the group.
"Apologies for the intrusion, but I am looking for Professor Jacob Davidson."
"Someone called my name? I don't go by professor anymore..." Jacob turned around and went silent the moment he saw the robot. "What are you doing here? Did Tezla sent you?"
"Uh, Jacob? You know this robot?" Dutch noticed the way their mentor-figure was all quiet and with a stern and almost hostile manner towards the robot.
Jacob approached the small robot to give his response. "Look Gig, I don't know what or how you got here, but after everything Tezla he thinks I could come and help him after what he's done?"
"I understand your trained relations with Dr. Tezla, but this is urgent with the Wheel of Power, Gelorum and the Racing Drones have it." Gig reasoned to him. The Burners overhearing this became curious about this 'Wheel' that was mentioned.
Jacob was suddenly pale and startled upon the mention of Gelorum. "What? But how?! I thought she was gone for good after the news I heard."
"There's no time explain, he's in serious trouble and needs your help. If we don't stop her, the Drones will become more powerful then ever."
Hearing enough of this, Mike came up to speak before they do anything. "Wait a sec, Jacob, what's going on here? What's this wheel of Power?"
"And whose this Gelorum?" Julie added.
Jacob turned to the Burners to answer their question. "Someone whose very dangerous." Sighs and faces Gig. "Alright, but I'm only doing this to stop her. Got it?"
Gig nodded and follows him to climb up to the monster truck. "Hold up! We're coming too."
Jacob heard Mike spoke and tries to stop them. "No, you kids stay here and keep Motorcity safe."
"Look, we got friends who can cover us while we're out. And besides your just one person, how are you gonna stop these drones that seem like a major case of trouble." Mike questioned him and not backing down.
Julie nodded in agreement. "And you need someone to help, the best drivers and hunters for this job."
Gig seems to believe so and had watched them in action against the Grimm. "I have to agree, their skills and abilities could be a great help with the other racers."
"You stay out of this, tin can!" Jacob retorted, pointing his finger at him.
"We're going whether you like it or not! Besides, with Texas, you wouldn't last a day out there!" Texas proclaimed, making karate chops and sound effects.
Mike chuckled and smiled. "He's right, Jacob. If you're going, so will the Burners."
Jacob gave a thought and didn't want to put them in danger for what he doesn't know himself, true he's trained many and even his own niece, Charley who now has a team of her own and now was a mentor to the Burners with Mike who was personally trained by Kane himself before assigned to Motorcity. Sighs and knowing he'll regret it since they were not backing down. "Okay, fine. So get your gear and meet me at the Gate in one hour."
The team cheered and thanked him for letting them come along.
With everything packed and ready to roll out with Gig to providing them the coordinates of Highway 35, the Burners followed Jacob in his Sasquatch. Making sure they leave someone they can trust to take care of Motorcity while they were gone.
They all had questions of what was going on and what was Jacob not telling them that is so important to leave in a hurry.
"Hey Foxy, thanks for the help earlier and to take over while we're gone." Mike spoke to Foxy through the communications channel while they were driving through the desert.
"Least I can do to repay a favor for you guys, so watch your backs. You still owe us a race when you get back."
Mike gave a soft chuckle and smiles. "Like we ever miss the chance to see whose the best. Anyway, we gotta go. Later." Hangs up and switches to Jacob to join the conversation with the team. "So anything this… Gig character is talking about?"
Chuck was trying to work out the information on the data he received. "To be honest, I have no clue to what thi# so-called Wheel of Power they're on about. Not on any known data on the skynet."
"That's because it's not." Jacob's icon popped up. "What I'm about to say must not be told outside this group. It is only known to the few higher-ups that I can't risk naming. Got it?"
"Sure." Dutch said.
"No problem." Julie agreed.
"Nothing leaves this conversation!" Mike added.
"No problem." Chuck said.
"Texas?" Jacob spoke towards Texas.
"By my granny's life, now tell us."
"Alright, the Wheel of Power is an ancient artifact that was created by an ancient civilization called the Accelerons."
"Accele-what's a?" Texas asked while keeping up with the drivers.
First time hearing the name, Chuck asked. "Accelerons? Never heard of them."
"No one has, the information about them had remained a secret to the public." Gig's voice was heard being a passenger alongside Jacob to lead. "The discovery of the wheel was led by Dr. Tezla who uncovered ancient ruins that told about the Accelerons, revealing them to be an extra-terrestrial civilization."
"WHOA! Hold up a mo! You're saying they found aliens?!" Texas asked and was astonished by the information. "like... little grey dudes?"
"You serious? There are really aliens that came to Earth?" Chuck asked.
"For sure, I didn't believe it until the Wheel of Power was found not long ago." It was Jacob's turn to speak up. "With incredible knowledge and immense resources of inter-dimensional travel, space, and technologies; this wheel could advance the civilizations of Earth by centuries within decades!"
"Amazing! Like ending the Grimm crisis?" Dutch asked with increasing interest.
"End disease and hunger?" Julie guessed.
"And super giant robots?!" Texas added, much to everyone's amusement.
"That all sounds too promising, but I'm guessing there's a 'downside' to all this?" Mike brought up and knowing as it seems all good to be true to end all problems, but knowing there was more to it.
"Indeed, we've learned that the artifact was far too advance for Earth's current level of science to handle it's power after it almost caused nearly every fuse in America to blew up, decided to hide it from the wrong hands." Gig explains. "Many believed it is safer back in the realms, better than in the hands of those who would want to use it for their intentions. Gelorum and the Racing Drones for example who want to use it for destructive purposes, originally built for driving but betrayed their creators and evolved."
"These robots sound like the movie, Robot Rebel Ranch! Man, that was an awesome movie!" Hearing Texas talk about the movie.
"Oh yeah. Only this is a real thing, Tex." Jacob reminded him.
"But how did you get it if it was so powerful?" Mike asked the robot to find out more about what happened and know about these drones.
"The relic was in the city of the Accelerons, to achieve it, Dr. Tezla gathered the best racers in the world to take part in the World Race and the winning team is rewarded 5 million if they found it."
"Wait… seriously? Man! This Tezla guy must be rich!" Mike said.
"Must've been something like the Wacky Races." Julie sounded amazed upon hearing about the World Race.
"F-F-F-Five... Million...? Five. Million. Big ones?!" Texas stuttered and gave a short pause. "DUDE! If only we knew about it and won, we would've been rich living in a mansion!"
"Much as we would've but this was taken half a year ago and we had been really busy protecting Motorcity, Texas." Dutch pointed out to him.
"No kidding! And he's the CEO of Scrim Corporation, check this out, according to this he once had some working relationships with DexLabs, Fulbright Corporation and even Vist Foundation at a time." Chuck brought up a file and shown it to the others the image of the man shaking hands with scientists and breakthroughs of Dust use and designs of vehicles. "But according to recent news, Dr. Peter Tezla vanished without a trace after his lab was torn apart. Nobody knows, the rumor was it was attacked by Grimm, maybe some rival corporation or a villain for hire."
"Neither of them, it was the Racing Drones when they made their return and forced into hiding. Months afterward, realizing she would be after the Wheel of Power, Tezla had to retrieve it but failed."
"And now it's in the hands of Gelorum. If only Tezla said something about this before all of this happened." Jacob thought out loud and frustrated.
"Relax, Jacob, that's why we decided to come along and help out to stop her." Mike said. "So Gig, any other teams coming?"
"Only two, you'll meet them at a location called Highway 35. Most of them were originally competitors of Dr. Tezla's World Race." Listening to Gig when they spotted something up ahead, some sort of cube.
PHEW! Took me a while to get this chapter done with some spare time, so I apologies for the long delay since I took a break during Christmas and tried to get some action and fight scenes to work out. Originally intended to end the chapter where the burners meet the rest of the teams but leave that out for another chapter. Added some scenes and events that took place right after Crom's defeat. Hope you all enjoyed it and worth the wait, so maybe some help out with the fight scenes or something else if that's fine. Any questions or suggestions for which accelarcharger the Burners should win, leave a review and hope you all had a good Valentine's Day.
Oh, and just one more thing. If anyone sees X trying to capture a... uh, very secret cargo that I cannot say... give a heads up, apparently, I heard he's up to something despite his current situation in being 3 places at once... whatever that means. You heard me, X I'm watching you! And the others who are involved with him! No one can get past the best security I have to offer.