The match began as the two cars came to life driving through the pit, to the melody of a heavy metal track. Pit Viper was easily able to keep ahead of Darkside due to her small size and speed. the small buggy drove over the concrete floor of the pit, hitting a small ramp as Darkside was on her tail. Pit Viper pulled a move, driving on the edge of the pit as Darkside managed to catch up.
"Credit where it's due, you're good at running" James Ash commented turning the Truck as it slammed into the edge almost hitting the buggy which bounced back on the ground easily avoiding him.
In the restaurant Nick was exiting the stall as he walked to the sinks, texting on his phone as he set the device down turning the sink handle as the water sprayed down on the fox's paws, scrubbing them under the warm water Nick reached for the dryer, pushing the button. the hot air-dried his paws before he reached for the door walking into the main area. Hearing a bell ring Nick walked to the counter seeing an employee holding a paper bag.
"Order 34, one grilled bug burger with spicy mustard and One veggie burger, with extra lettuce," the cashier said as Nick walked up with the receipt. Picking up the paper bag as he waved to the cashier walking out with his bag.
Nick made his way back to the car where was Sitting watching the fight on her laptop. Darkside was unloading his chaingun at Pit Viper nearly missing as she swerved out of the way of gunfire. Nick sat beside Judy handing her the veggie burger.
"What'd I miss?" Nick asked unwrapping his burger before taking a bite.
"Pit Viper has been giving Darkside the runaround," Judy replied unwrapping her sandwich, joining in the meal with Nick was they both watched the show on the screen.
In the Arena, Pit Viper pulled a 180, stopping in front of the truck as James stopped his truck. he could tell by her inaction she was up to something. Darkside just sat there in front of her, waiting for her to move.
"What are you planning girl," James asked analyzing the buggy as he fiddled with the counter, turning the chaingun, firing at Pit Viper as a few rounds managed to hit her. James pulled the throttle speeding toward Pit Viper as she managed to dodge Darkside again, though he managed to her front left corner making the buggy spin through the arena.
Pit Viper went up a ramp landing on her wheels.
"Okay, that does it," Angela said, driving headfirst the Darkside, ready to release the acid spray as Angela took a deep breath, she only had one shot and wanted to use it as a last resort.
James smirking messing with his controller before staring down Angela.
"Well, It looks like you stopped running, that is a change," James said as the two vehicles were heading straight for each other. Angela pressed the button to acid spit as an acid stream shot from Pit Viper. Darkside expecting a trick turned at the last second. the acid only managed to hit the sit of the truck doing minor damage, stopping at it reached Pit Viper. The truck crushed Buggy as Darkside was declared the winner of the match.
"Wow, Pit Viper managed to avoid for a while but in the end, that was a short match" Calypso commented as Angela threw her controller on the floor storming off. Angela walked back to the other drivers as the next drivers were announced. The board shuffled through the drivers picking the next two racers, stopping at the results, showing Carl Jr. and a koala bear.
"Next Match will be Outlaw Vs Hammerhead" Calypso commented as Nick spit out his juice. on his laptop, the two were entering the arena as Carl crossed paths with James who just brushed by him without saying anything. Carl just reached for his controller as his cell phone buzzed again. Carl reached for his phone looking at the contact seeing his dad calling as he declined the call before turning the phone off.
The cruiser Outlaw drove out, the siren going off as the headlights turned on.
"Driving the Police Cruiser 'Outlaw' will be Carl Roberts Junior, outfitted with an electric shock, will he be able to stun his enemy into submission," Calypso asked as the sounds of a crowd cheering were head as Carl just shrugged nervously waving at the camera. suddenly a huge monster truck drove out revving its engine.
"And his opponent driving the Monster truck Hammerhead, Dave and Mike Landly, two high school party animals with a monster truck and I honestly think they either high or drunk...maybe both" Calypso replied as Dave raised his controller in the air letting out a loud whoop. Mike chugging a bottle of liquid, throwing it in the pit as it shattered.
"Gentlemen, please do not litter in the arena, and get prepared to drive...after a few messages from our sponsors" Calypso joked as his cam shut off, two racers greeted each other, preparing for their duel as the audience was tuning in on as Judy was biting into her sandwich. as their communicator went off. Judy reached for the comm.
"This is Hopps" Judy spoke into the comm as the voice belonged to a fellow officer who told the two of them they had a potential lead for the location of the Twisted Metal contest as she nearly choked on her sandwich asking for confirmation as she was reassured they found a potential lead to where Calypso was broadcasting the show.
"One of the guys took a screenshot and we can make out the text on a wall identifying a warehouse which was registered to an Oswald Pylac, but upon cross-referencing the name, no one by that name existed as Judy nearly jumped in her seat.
"Did you hear that Nick" Judy replied turning to her partner who simply took a bite from his sandwich.
"Can you give us the address?" Nick asked sipping his drink as the address was read to them, Nick writing it on a napkin before they called out. Judy quickly grabbed the napkin.
"You see this Nick, this could put Calypso away for good" Judy explained as Nick smiled never seeing Judy so happy. The bunny quickly read it punching the address in the cruiser's GPS as they pulled out of the parking lot. The drive was short as the warehouse was nearby.
Upon reaching the warehouse the two left the car walking up to the door to the warehouse Judy checked her tranquilizer gun as Nick confirmed to have her six as they put their paws on the door.
"Judy, there is no telling what is on the other side of this door and in case this is a trap, I just want you to know, It's been an honor to serve with you" Nick replied opening the door as inside Calypso was sitting at a table eating off a dish as looked up, licking his finger.
"Officer Hopps, Officer Wilde, welcome... Lobster and wine" Calypso offered as they looked at him drawing their guns as he looked down.
"Oh please, let's be civilized, put the guns no, I'm not posing a threat and there is no need for violence" Calypso replied sticking a fork in his lobster, taking another bite.
"Do you know how long You have avoided arrest, did you really think you could get away with this forever" Judy replied walking towards Calypso, Tranq gun focused on him as he lowered his fork, reaching for something as She clenched her gun. Calypso simply reached for his glass of wine taking a sip before, lowering the empty glass he reached into his breast pocket. Judy sweating.
"You really should be at ease" Calypso replied pulling out a red handkerchief, running the cloth alongside his mouth as Nick looked at him.
"Judy, he's right, our jobs as officers are to protect people and enforce, not to point guns at them when they are not a threat" Nick replied as she looked at him, Judy lowered her gun putting it back in the holster as Calypso put his paws together rubbing him.
"Well, that was entertaining, I see you got my invitation" Calypso replied as they looked at him, did he really plan his whole thing, intentionally give the ZPD a lead so they would send officers to this warehouse was Calypso was clearly waiting for them.
"Please have a seat, let's talk" Calypso offered as they both hesitantly sat down as Calypso looked at them.
"I heard you two had been looking for me, well... here I am," Calypso said holding a bottle of wine up, pouring each of them a glass as they looked at the wine with suspicion.
"Oh please, do you two really think I would go through the trouble of getting you here just to poison you" Calypso replied filling his cup as he took a sip.
"What do you want Calypso?" Nack asked the scarred fox smiled.