Calypso noticed a beeping on his wristwatch as he held it up, looking at the body double standing in the corner before lowering his watch.
"It seems I have some private business to attend to, I should be back before the finals, I trust you can spectate on this match, use the filters on the microphone and you'll sound just like me," Calypso said introducing the two drivers of the final vehicles.
The driver of Yellowjacket was a Hyena named Charlie Kane, a hobby store owner, who apparently has a history of winning RC races in his younger days, upon growing up he opened a store to still indulge in his hobby. The Driver of Roadkill was a possum named Carter Spears, not much was known about him but according to Calypso, he used to serve in the forces.
"Well, I should be taking my leave now, I trust you to take care of my guests and I hope to return shortly," Calypso said walking out of the room, making his way down the hall. The fox stopped at an elevator, pushing a button that signaled the two metal doors to open. Calypso stepped inside the elevator shooting up from the underground arena.
The Elevator stopped at what could be described as a skyscraper, Calypso walked out of the elevator hidden in a grandfather clock. Checking his watch, Calypso walked into a fancy looking office, walking to a huge maple desk, sitting in the seat, donning his alter ego as Oswald Pylac, which was how he was able to fund his contest, reaching into his drew he pulled out a piece of rubber with fur attached to it.
"Calypso opened a bottle filled with a sticky substance and ran a brush across the fake flesh and sticking it over his scars and pushing his fingers into his eyes, placing a green plastic lens over his good eye, giving it a brown tint. Lastly, he removed his coat, turning it inside out before putting it back on, now white as opposed to black.
"Calypso began doing some voice exercises making the creepy tone from his voice disappear. He walked to a globe, flipping it open, revealing a few bottles of liquor. Calypso poured a glass awaiting his meeting as he took a sip of the liquid, setting his glass down awaiting as the door to his office opened.
"So, you two must be Officers Wolford and Fangmayer, what can I do for our city's fine police force. After all, I suppose there is a reason you two were so insistent on having this meeting with me" Calypso said, finishing the last of his liquid as Wolford explained they were running of a lead that potentially tied Pylac to the Twisted Metal contest and was wondering if they could ask a few questions.
Calypso adjusted his tie, tapping his fingers on the desk, asking if he really had a choice, it was clear they were not budging as Fangmayer looked at Calypso writing in a pad.
"I don't mind answering questions if you two feel it will help in your search, and please call me Oswald, and would either of you like a glass of whiskey," Calypso said, being polite as Fangmayer shook her head.
"No thank you, Oswald, we do not drink on the job," Fangmayer said writing in her notebook looking at Calypso, asking if he knew anything about Twisted Metal as he nodded, saying he had heard of it and has seen it a few times pulling up a laptop as he opened it, flicking with the keys as it went to a site that was streaming the site.
"This is what you're talking about, weird because last time I saw this, they were using RC cars, all that I know is that it's ran by some weird guy named Calypso," Calypso said faking ignorance as Fangmayer nodded, seeing a Taxi fighting a muscle car which was on its last leg. The taxi swerved hitting the muscle car with its rear, driving off a ramp. The cab flew through the air landing all four wheels perfectly on the ground with earned applause from the viewers, flooding the chat with surprise emojis.
"What do you know about this Calypso guy," Wolford said as Calypso asked what they already knew, claiming he did not want to tell them something they already knew as Fangmayer looked at him.
"Oswald, we're not interested in what we know, we are interested in what YOU know" She retorted as Calypso nodded, stating most of what he heard was rumors, that the guy was a complete stranger, real name unknown, and he allegedly had supernatural powers.
"I know this one guy, a preacher I think, he told me that Calypso was the devil in the flesh if you believe that stuff, but most of what I know are rumors, speaking of rumors, would you two mind settling a bet I've heard around the grapevine that you and officer Wolford and involved with each other" Calypso said as Fangmayer hid her blushing face.
"That's a personal matter Mr. Pylac, let's stay on topic" Wolford said as Calypso nodded, saying he would consider that truth since they never denied it. a crash was heard on the laptop monitor as the arena flood lights dimmed down.
In the Arena an elevator lowered halfway from the ceiling suspended by rope as it opened to the image of a chuckling fox, his scar covered eye facing the camera.
"Mr. Kane, that was paws done on of the finest scores I have ever seen, you are the final winner of the elimination matches, let's bring the 6 winners up here and congratulate them for their hard efforts," the Fake Calypso said clapping as he looked down on the six winners standing on the edge of the arena behind their vehicles in the arena below.
"Our first winner of the night, Sweet Tooth, Driven by that crazy Needles the Clown. Next, we have the mysterious Darkside, driven by Mr. James Ash. and our youngest competitor, Outlaw driven by Carl Robert Jr" the Fake Calypso said as Wolford and Fangmayer looked at the monitor, seeing the light shining on the wolf cub.
"That crazy kid" Wolford shouted out looking at Fangmayer as they were surprised to see the son of their co-worker at the Twisted Metal event.
Next, the sauve the sophisticated Crimson Fury, driven by Alex Stone. Followed by The cold-blooded Hector Grimm, driving the motorcycle, Mr. Grimm. and Lastly Yellowjacket, driven by the legend of RC combat himself, Mr. Charles Kane. This is shaping to be one of the best contests yet" Fake Calypso said as the applause was heard as he smiled.
"Sadly there can only be one winner, and this year has a special surprise for the finalists," Fake Calypso said looking into the camera.
"Bring out Minion" the imposter ordered as a section of the arena opened as a huge black APC drove out slowly, towering the other cars.
"My fair competitors This is Minion, the winner of Twisted Metal 9, and your final boss. the one who takes him out of the competition wins their audience with me, and their greatest desire will be made a reality, let the final battle commence" Fake Calypso said the car sprang to life.
"Fangmayer closed the laptop, looking at Calypso, saying she has seen enough, explaining the rumors she heard that Mr. Pylac was behind Twisted Metal as nodded, showing the two officers out, claiming he was glad to help as he was finally alone, Calypso, grabbed at the rubber over his bad eyes, pulling it as it peeled off.
"hurts, every time," calypso said looking in a mirror at his exposed bad eye, removing the contact from his good eye, turning it from brown back to light blue. Calypso reversed his coat back to the black once as he messed up his fur, heading into the clock. Calypso pushed a button as the small elevator began lowering back underground. The wall opened up to his room where Nick and Judy were still sitting in the company of the second Calypso who was dismissed.
"I am terribly sorry about leaving like that, I hate it when people drop by for unplanned visits, you have to drop whatever you're doing, but I'm back, and you... nice job, I made the right choice making you my understudy," Calypso said sitting in his big throne made of car parts.
"The contest is ending, aren't you so excited," Calypso said, lounging on his throne, watching the footage as he smiled.
"It seems they are working together to take out Minion," Black said, controlling the equipment, as he turned to Calypso telling them that Minion had just been defeated and the winner has been claimed as Calypso cut him.
"Surprise me," Calypso said, looking at the two officers smiling as he snapped his fingers, saying he might not want the winner seeing two officers. The dining area was separated from the throne room with a two-way mirror as Nick and Judy stood up.
"Sit down, and watch," the Second Calypso said, sitting as everyone was waiting for the winner to come in.
"And, we're living, thank you. Ladies and Gentlemammals, Twisted Metal X has reached its climax, The winner will come through those doors and claim their reward, who is it going to be? I can honestly say that this is one of the few times I'm the one in the dark. The doors are opening open, let the winner in" Calypso ordered