Crimson Fury

Calypso adjusted the silver ring on his finger as the two officers looked at him, explained his childhood was basic. he lived in a small town where his family owned an apple orchard, his family would pick apples and press cider.

"Weird I never had you pegged as the farming type boss," one of the tigers said checking his rifle as Calypso glanced at him, taking the hint he remained quiet as Nick looked at him, asking how he went from farm boy to head to an underground RC circuit as Calypso tapped his chin.

"I must have been about 9, maybe 10 when I first developed my love for vehicles. I remember this traveling show came to my small town, in it drivers would speed their custom cars around a stadium, smashing into each other. I thought it was magical and it was something I wanted to do" Calypso explained, stating he entered the demolition derby scene.

"Is that how you got the injury?" Nick said gesturing to the side of calypso's face as the dark red fox covered his closed and clawed eye, stating that was personal.

"back to what I was saying. I was pretty well known in the Demo Derby scene, but I felt something was missing, something to make it stand out. I was seeing a movie in a local theater. I think it was one of the old Jack Savage flicks, and the guy has two machine guys pop out of his hood and shoot up the bad guy's car. That's what I realized what I was missing, a Demo Derby with Guns, it was something that has never been done before" Calypso explained, stating why he chose to use remote control cars.

"So, you think it's okay for people to shoot at each other with real guns" Judy called out as Calypso looked at her

"You think I'm really gonna put someone behind the wheel of a real car with guns. I'm eccentric but not homicidal" Calypso defended as he flicked the TV back on, seeing the next match was about to start.

On the arena was a red fox wearing a white tuxedo. This was Alex Stone and not that wasn't his real name, the driver of Crimson Fury clenching the controller in his hand, thinking about the reason he was at this event. Stone was at a casino outside his country, drinking martinis and playing craps with an extravagant looking group of fellow, rolling the dice as he raked in the chips. Alex checked his watch, looking at the two vixens at his side.

"Ladies, If you'll excuse me, I have to use the restroom," he said, walking to the men's room. Alex tapped a button on his watch as the clock face flipped open revealing a screen.

"Agent Stone, there you are, how is the stakeout," a voice said as the fox explained his situation as the voice proclaimed that this unknown source had info on a vital piece of information.

"I Can not stress how important this information is, we must get our paws on it before the Mammalians," the voice said as Alex combed his paw through his fur.

"I know, find the source, and obtain the parcel, fail and face appending doom, blah blah," He said. flipping his watch closed as he walked to the sink, washing his paws. Alex dried his paws, exiting his bathroom as he noticed another fox sitting at his table, chatting it up with the vixen.

"And then I said, Read it, I wrote it," Calypso said turning his head as Alex saw the fox in a black suit. looking at the side of his face. Alex walked up the table looking at the black-suited fox.

"Excuse me sir but this is my game, they are with me," Stone said as Calypso smirked, rolling the dice. turning the girls, asking them to kindly leave, saying he would buy them drinks after their game. the two sat there as Stone looked at the other fox.

"You must be Alex Stone, I'm Calypso. I believe you were expecting me" Calypso said as Stone looked at him. asking if he really did have the object of interest. Calypso nodded, sipping his martini, saying it was in his possession. Stone and Calypso began playing craps as Stone looked at Calypso.

"I assume you're not just gonna give it to me," Stone said as Calypso stated that Stone was smart and that if he wanted it he would have to win a contest that Calypso had put together. Alex Stone rolled the dice asking what kind of contest this was.

"Are you familiar with the Twisted Metal contest, simply Remote control a car with a remote and destroy all the opponent cars, win your prize, It's that simple?" Calypso said as Stone looked at him, asking if he was serious.

"I am a government spy, a man of class, I don't want to waste my time playing a childish game" Stone defended stating he could use his espionage to obtain as Calypso nodded saying he did not have to participate.

"You do know the guys in Mammalia sent a guy to obtain the item, and he agreed to participate, and if he wins He'll probably take the item for his government. The news made Stone shatter the glass in his hand.

"It seems that I struck a nerve" Calypso said as Stone agreed to the contest. Calypso downed his drink, rolling the dice as he took his chips.

"I'll see you at the contest," Calypso said walking away with his armful of chips to cash out. Stone decided to report this news back as he watched the fox leave. Stone left the casino, heading to his red Lamborghini. getting in his spy car as he floored the gas. back to HQ to report on this. when debriefing he always did it in person and never via communicators.

"It seems like an easy task," The head of the organization said as Stone poured himself a glass of scotch agreeing he was good behind the wheel of a car as could probably easily win this contest.

"That object is too important to risk the Mammalia getting their paws on it, do you know what they could do with that kind of information," The boss said as Stone nodded, agreeing to participate in the contest.

The night of the contest Calypso showed Stone his red Lamborghini outfit with a Remote control drone in the driver's set.

"I must admit it was fun outfitting a spy car to a controller, the big red button offers a special surprise," Calypso said as Stone was looking at him, asking how he managed to get a hold on the Crimson Fury, his pride and joy, outfitted with top of the line security systems.

"How on earth did you override the systems," Stone asked as Calypso handed him the controller, stating he head a computer guy for stuff like that. Stone dismissed it as the contest started.

When it was his turn Stone was surprised to see his opponent. it was that guy from Mammalia he was also after the same prize, Stone knew he had to win this thing, judging by the opponent's car, a huge Military Humvee, it was clearly tougher, but all Stone had to do was avoid him.

"A bit of a pickle we're in boy" the other driver a warthog in military garb said standing beside his car as the match was about to begin.

In the luxury room, Calypso was watching the TV, looking at the two officers, smiling as they asked what was so funny.

"Both of these drivers are after the same things. and based on one of them winning, it could drastically change the world" Calypso stated as Judy looked at him. clearly upset with the scar covered fox

"Seriously, the fate of the world rests on a derby match," Judy said disgustedly as Calypso stated the perception of the world would change if one of them won. Calypso stated it would be fun to see the event play out. The two were quiet.

"How could a wish change the way we perceive the world?" Nick asked as Calypso turned around. I could tell you but I hate spoilers, so you'll have to wait just like everyone else" Calypso said as he turned to the huge screen, waiting for the battle that was about to start. Calypso looked at the two officers asking if we're sure they did not want anything to eat or drink. Judy dismissed them as Nick admitted he was craving a soft drink. Calypso pointed to the wall near the door, showing a vending machine. Nick approached the vending machine.

"Wow, you actually have Octane Cola, I thought it was discontinued in the 90s," Nick said as Calypso nodded, saying he was a man of taste.