Chapter 1

Heir to the Throne

***L.A., 1 year after they went to Baja***

When the team got to L.A. they went to Hector's place. Letty and Dom pulled up in the Supra, Brian and Mia in Brian's car, Leon and Jesse in Leon's car, and Vince in his own car. Hector saw them pull up and came outside to greet them. "It's about time you guys got back! We've missed you around here!"

"We missed you too Hector."

"Of course you did."

He gave Letty a hug, and she gladly returned it.

"So, you guys are coming to the race tonight right?"

Mia gave them all a look. "Guys, we just got back."

They all gave her pleading looks.

"Fine, we'll go."

"Good. You guys gotta meet the new 'royal family'."

"They any good?"

"Hell ya. As good as you guys, if not better. The leader might even be better than you Dom. And I think I know why."

"Why?"

"I guess you could say she's heir to the throne."

"What?"

"You'll see."

They could see that he wasn't gonna to tell them anymore, so they just dropped the subject. "So, what else's happened around here since we left?"

"Come inside and I'll fill ya in."

For the next few hours Hector told the team pretty much everything that happened while they were gone. At midnight they went to the usual meeting place for the races. "So Hector, where's the new royal family?"

"Here they come."

They saw 5 cars pull up much like the team used to. The lead car was a dark red Nissan Skyline with black flames along the bottom on both sides. 'The queen', as they called her, got out of her car, and her crew followed suit. Everyone crowded around them. Edwin goes up to 'the queen'. "Hey Eve."

"Hey Edwin."

"How we doin' it tonight?"

"Eve?"

She turned when she heard a familiar voice say her name.

"Oh my god. Evie?"

"Mia?"

Mia ran at her and hugged her tighter than ever. This made Eve a little uncomfortable at first, but she soon returned the hug.

"It's so good to see you little sister! Where have you been?! Three years with no word from you! I was so worried!"

"I'm sorry."

"I missed you so much!"

"I missed you too Mia."

Dom looked at her for a moment. She'd changed. It wasn't that he hadn't expected her to, but he hadn't thought she'd change like this. She used to be so full of life and wonder. Now she looked cold and cut-off. Her eyes used to sparkle and shine. Now they looked empty. She used to smile all the time, sometimes for no reason. Now her smile looked forced and not very happy. She did seem to be somewhat happy to see them, but she wasn't showing it much. What had happened to her?

When Mia finally let go of her she turned to Dom. "Hey Dom."

He didn't say anything. He just walked up to her and pulled her into a tight hug, but she didn't return it. This hurt him, but he tried not to show it. He slowly let go of her. "Hey."

She just turned away from him towards Letty.

"Come here and give your sister-in-law a hug."

"Sister-in-law? You married this butt-head?"

"Yep."

Eve just shook her head and hugged Letty. Next she turned to Leon and Jesse. "Hey guys."

They both ran at her and tackled her to the ground making her laugh a little, but not nearly as much as she used to laugh when they did that to her. "We missed you!"

"I missed you guys too." After a few minutes of wrestling around they got off her and helped her up. Then she turned to Vince. "Hey V."

He wanted to run at her and hold her close, but before he can do anything she turned away from him towards Brian. "Who are you?"

Mia introduced him. "This is my boyfriend Brian. Brian, this is my little sister Eve."

"Nice to meet you Eve."

"Hi." She led them back to where her crew was. "Meet my crew." She points to each person as she says their names. "Danny, Jamie, Sam, Kelly, and Jake."

Sam and Kelly were standing behind her, Danny was sitting on the hood of her car with Jamie in his lap, and Jake came up right next to her. He crossed his arms over his chest and gave Dom a look as if to say, 'Mess with her and I'll kick your ass.' He wasn't big, but he looked strong enough to hold his own. Dom inwardly laughed at the thought of this kid trying to fight him, but he was glad Eve has someone looking out for her.

Edwin was getting impatient. "How bout we save the group hug for later and get the race goin'?"

She turned back to Edwin. "Keep your pants on Edwin, as hard as that is for you." She went back to the middle of the crowd. "Alright people, let's get this party started. 2g buy-in. Hector you hold the cash."

Edwin handed Hector his money. Kelly gave him money for Eve. Then Dom handed him his money. Eve looked at Dom.

"Let's see what ya got sis."

"Get ready to lose bro."