Pit Viper
Angela and James stood there at the edges of the pit as their vehicles drove out. both of them clenched their controllers waiting for the match to start. The mongoose Angela Fortin adjusted her controller as the screen lit up showing a view from Inside Pit Viper as Angela chuckled.
"You don't stand a chance" Angela confidently said as she remembered how she got roped into all this.
It was another typical RC Battle. Angela was controller her Pit Viper buggy, her opponent was a Dalmatian controlling an RC Firetruck. The referee stood between the two.
"Ladies, Gentlemammals, let us introduce or next drivers. First, the sizzling senorita from down south with 13 wins, driving her dune buggy 'Pit viper' with a zesty acid burn... Angela Fortin." The referee called out she waved to the audience.
"And her opponent, a local favorite from downtown. the fire dog who knows how to cool off a hot match with 15 wins. with his fire truck 'Redline' and his hydro gun... Jack Deckie." The referee called out as Jack struck a pose.
"Let the next match of RC Rumble begin" The referee called out as the two cars dashed around the empty building, A circle of mammals watching the brawl between Pit Viper and Redline. Redline made the first move, ramming Pit Viper. Angela anticipated this and managed to dodge. Pit Viper began Circling around Redline, due to her small size Angela was able to easily dodge the truck's attacks.
"You too slow Chico" Angela taunted as Jack stopped the truck, the dalmatian smiling. he pushed a button on his controller as the fire hose on the top of the truck started turning.
"It's getting hot in here, let's cool things off," Jack said as the hose started spraying water at the small buggy.
The water served two purposes. the first and most obvious was it managed to move Pit Viper being a smaller car. and second at managed to make the ground slippery, due to Redline's weight and slow speed the truck was barely affected.
Pit Viper slid on the wet concrete floor. as Redline easily made her lose traction. Pit Viper slid around the course as she nearly hit a wall.
"Note to self, get thicker wheels," Angela told herself as Redline slowly approached her, adjusting his nozzle down as by miracle Pit Viper managed to dodge the spray of water. she crashed into the front of Redline which did more damage to the small buggy than the firetruck.
"That's the price you pay for using a small car, Chica" Jack retorted repeating the insult she chucked at him earlier as the two continued. Pit Viper was easily taking the most damage as Angela began sweating as well as wondering how such a small Truck carried so much water, she would have to use her secret weapon, but she only got one shot at it and it had to count.
Angela stopped Pit Viper in its tracks waiting for Redline to approach. Jack could tell Angela was up to something but could not read her. It was clear the buggy was not going to move as Jack had to go for it, he moved up Redline getting ready for a ram. Angela anticipated this hit a button on her controller as the buggy sprayed acid from its front hitting Redline right in the front of the truck.
"Damn it" Jack yelled out not anticipating that. the acid was eating the front of the truck as paint and globs of plastic were melting off. Redline drove around as the truck caught fire before it stopped moving, being engulfed in flames.
"Oh, did I do that" Angela taunted with a digit in her mouth striking a sexy pose as Jack shook his paw.
"Redline is unable to continue," The referee said looking at the firetruck turned black and half-melted before looking at Angela.
"The winner is Pit Viper" The referee confirmed as the audience handed out money to those who made bets on Pit Viper as the referee handed her an envelope as she opened it.
"Generous, very generous," Angela said flipping the bills before placing them in her wallet. After the match, Angela was walking alongside Jack who held the charred remains of Redline.
"Did you really have to melt it beyond repair?" Jack asked as Angela smiled looking back in the dalmatian.
"Hey play with fire you get burnt Firedog" Angela responded as Jack looked at his car fair
"Fair point" Jack replied. Jack was one of the few people who know Angela outside of the matches. in real life, she was much nicer than her personality for the matches. when she drove it was all about performance, the money was just an added bonus, in reality, she just loved the sport. it was then when Calypso approached them. being in the circuit they had heard of Calypso by reputation but never actually seen him.
"Angela Fortin, I trust Mr. Deckie and you are having a good conversation, I do hate to interrupt," the fox said looking at two them.
"Hey, don't sneak up on a girl like that, you're lucky I did not drop kick your bum to the pavement" Angela replied switching into her racer persona as Calypso chuckled.
"I apologize, Miss Fortin, you both know who I am right," Calypso asked as they nodded as Calypso smiled in delight
"Splendid, you see Angela, I'm looking for mammals wanting to partake in this year's Twisted Metal, I saw your battle with Mr. Deckie over there and I chose you" Calypso offered as Angela looked at him.
"What kind of reward are we talking about?" Angela asked as Calypso looked at her. he knew that she was bluffing about being in it for the reward as he knew she loved the sport. Calypso looked at her.
"Whatever you want, the prize is one wish to be granted by me," Calypso said as Angela crossed her arms. she knew about Calypso and his contests and doubted his ability to 'grant wishes' to the winner. she just looked at Calypso.
"Look Calypso, there is one thing I want... Cash, the green stuff, dead presidents, you get me" Angela firmly said as Calypso held out a pen and a checkbook.
"Money, Miss Fortin, you could have anything yet all you want is money, I will grant your request should you win, but I would recommend you think your wish over before wasting it," Calypso said scribbling in the book.
"How does One Million dollars sound?" Calypso asked holding out a check for One Million as Angela reached for the check before it disappeared in his sleeve.
"Not until after you win" Calypso replied extending his paw to shake as Angela did so.
"Welcome to Twisted Metal Angela, I look forward to seeing you compete," Calypso said closing his checkbook, sliding it into his breast pocket walking away.
"Wait about me?" Jack called out as Calypso turned around facing the dalmatian.
"What ABOUT you?" Calypso asked formally as Jack cleared his throat.
"What I'm saying Mr. Calypso sir, is I want to compete in Twisted Metal, I have a wish I want to be granted" Jack replied as Calypso chuckled.
"Mr. Deckie you lost your match against Angela, why would I extend an offer to you, plus everyone in the circuit dreams of racing in Twisted Metal," Calypso explained.
"I have 15 wins and she only has 14, and I only have one loss, she has 3... By stats, I'm a better racer and I actually have a wish that serves a purpose" Jack replied getting on his knees.
"Calypso my whole RC career I hoped to one day stand before you and undo a tragic accident. The Rainforest District Fire of 05' that event claimed my little sister's life, please give a chance to make things right" Jack begged as Calypso looked at him.
"Tell you what Jack, I will 'consider' your request and maybe you can partake in Twisted Metal next year," Calypso said walking off.
"I'll get better, just you wait and see," Jack said getting on his feet as the fox walked off.
Angela stood outside the Pit the lifesize Pit Viper below her as she was standing across James Ash, the driver of Darkside, she knew she was gonna give this contest all she had.
"You sure you don't want to quit now, that dinky little buggy, I won't hold it against you," James Ash said as Angela shook her head.
"Not happening, I'm going all the way" Angela replied confidently in her skills as Ash looked at her.
"Sorry girl, but I have people depending on my victory, I've read about you, you're only in this for money" James retorted as Angela ground her teeth.
"I have a reason, a purpose for being here and I won't let some little girl get in my way," James said holding his controller.