SPEED RACER X!!!
RETURN OF X - Episode 22 - X
Lunchtime on the road, sunlight glistens down on the Mach V. Speed and Trixie are on their way to lunch on their first date together. Unfortunately, they're in for more than just a casual lunch today, some hoods out for revenge have just spotted them.
"That's Speed Racer!" "Follow him!" "We're gonna to mess that punk up real good!" "Yeah!"
"Ok, they've got him!" "Follow the lead car." "Stay back far enough not to be seen, but don't lose them!"
The car approaches the Mach V, closer and closer until it's tailgating.
Speed looks in the review mirror saying, "We've got company!" Trixie looks back replying, "No, we've got trouble! Look out!"
The car accelerates and strikes the Mach V's rear bumper with a loud crash! As soon as he feels the impact Speed guns the Mach V faster!
"They're trying to run us off of the road!" exclaims Trixie "Look out here they come again!"
Speed swerves the Mach V to avoid being hit again!
"They're going to be sorry they did that!" exclaims Speed changing lanes.
"Cutter Blades! Go!" Speed presses the "C" button on the steering column activating the two robotic arms that clang into place, crescent-moon shaped claws open up and red laser-arc cutting blades power up, ready to be used as weapons!
The Cutter Blades extend out beyond the width of the Mach V, and then Speed puts on the brakes slowing down. "Hang on! Look out for flying debris!" Trixie grabs and puts on a helmet, they both brace for impact!
"Huh?" "He's slowing down!" "Run him off the road!" "Look out!"
Too late! The Cutter Blade cuts through the fender and right front tire like butter! Inside the hoods see the Cutter Blade and sparks move towards the back of the car.
"Whoa!" "Aaahhh!" "Aaahhh!" "Aaahhh!"
The driver loses control desperately turning the steering wheel and the others cling for their lives. The car spins and goes off the road and wedges between two trees!
"Phew!" exclaims Trixie, "Did you see that? You did it! Woo hoo!" raising her helmet and giving him a little kiss on the cheek. Speed smiles, "Thanks, now lets go get some grub!" his stomach growls loudly. Trixie hearing this chuckles lightly, "Yeah! It sounds like an emergency!"
The second car follows at a distance, closing in.
Speed and Trixie arrive at a local cafe and step out of the Mach V. "We made it!" exclaims Speed, "Boy, the stuff we got to go through just to scope out a meal!" "Looks like we beat the lunch crowd, let's go in!" replies Trixie
They pause to look at the rear bumper, "It's not so bad! We can fix that in half an hour!" says Speed. The second car pulls up behind them.
"Hey you!" Speed and Trixie turn around and see two hooded men step out of the car, and then two familiar faces; it's the Glover brothers! "What?" he says "You!" she exclaims
"We still haven't forgotten dat stunt ya pulled the day on dat bridge!" "Now you're gonna pay for it!"
Flashback to the day on the bridge.
The Glover brothers dangle over the side of the bridge, they are relieved they didn't go over! "Yaahhh! Phew! Good it stopped!" In the Mach V, Speed and Trixie look on at the big truck. "Hmm, I'm not finished yet!" she says "Huh?" he replies "Emergency Wires!" she begins "Hey, wait!" he exclaims "Go!" she exclaims and presses the "E" button on the steering column.
The Emergency Wires clang against the truck sending it over the edge, and it splashes down into the water!
Thinking quickly, Speed lunges at the two hooded men while the Glover brothers advance toward Trixie.
Speed tackles one of the hoods against the car knocking him out.
Trixie removes her helmet and lets the shorter brother have it in the stomach and then whacks him on the head with it knocking him unconscious.
The taller brother grabs onto the helmet and then he and Trixie engage in tug-o-war with the helmet.
The second hood grabs Speed from behind; Speed breaks the hold and throws him Judo-style against the car knocking him out. Then he goes over to help Trixie.
An alert cashier from the cafe quickly calls the police.
Speed trips up the remaining Glover brother and Trixie lets loose of her helmet. The thug falls back and falls to the ground still holding the helmet, gets back up and swings it at Speed.
Speed dodges the helmet and counters with a right cross and jab to the stomach. Speed grabs the man's arm, locking it behind his back and pins the man face down against the ground.
Trixie flags down the arriving police cars, police officers quickly round up the groggy thugs and take them to jail.
Trixie, relieved embraces Speed, his stomach still growling, they smile and laugh then go inside for something to eat.
Still a bit shaky from the fight and with adrenaline still pumping, Speed draws in a deep breath of the cool air inside the diner then goes up to the counter to order. "I'll have a cheeseburger and a chocolate shake, oh and some fries too! What would you like Trixie?" "I'll have a BLT, fries, and a cherry limeade, please."
They chat a bit until their food is ready, then they settle down to begin enjoying their lunch.
Halfway into their meal, Trixie looks up and looks out of the window, with a look of complete shock on her face! Speed looks up at her saying, "What's wrong? You look as if you've just seen a ghost!" "I have! I just thought I saw the Shooting Star drive by!" she replied "Huh? It couldn't have been!" he looks around, "Where? Are you sure?"
Speed stands up looking around and sees nothing, shrugs his shoulders and sits back down and takes a sip of milkshake. Not wishing to agitate her, he says nothing but looks outside again.
"Really! I did see it!" she exclaims "Don't worry, I believe you, because there it is!" he points behind her. She turns around and sees the black racing car, sunlight reflecting back at them as it turns and goes into a parking spot.
"Wait here while I check this out! This might be a trick!" he says as he gets up and heads for the door. She quickly gets a couple of to-go boxes and hurriedly packs up the food.
Outside Speed walks up to the driver's side window, as he raises his hand to knock on the window it lowers. He looks inside, "Is it really you? Everybody thought you were dead!"
Racer X turns and looks at Speed saying, "The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated!" he replies with a smile, "I allowed my enemies to believe I was dead until I could find out who was behind the plot, it was Team Exelion!"
"Yes, as usual they've been up to no good! And now they're in big trouble!" Speed smiles
"I know. They're finally paying the price for racing dirty! I heard over the police band that there was some trouble so I came by, but it seems you've handled yourself quite well! Don't get over-confident! As you've no doubt already heard Team Exelion is changing hands, but today only proves there are still a few rogues on the loose!" Racer X engages the ignition and revs his engine, "So you'd better watch your back Speed. I'll see you at the qualifiers. Give my regards to Miss Fontaine." he smiles then drives away.
Speed meets Trixie at the door, "It's ok, it was really him!" "Humph! The newspapers had it all wrong!" she replied. They go back inside to finish their meal; Speed's spirits have lifted knowing he'll get to race against the masked racer again.
They talk about Racer X's return; Trixie finally tells Speed about the spooky night she visited his mansion. She states that she's relieved that all the scary stuff she thought she saw was just an elaborate hoax.
Speed comments, "They sure went to alot of trouble to keep you away, but then again the qualifiers are coming up, and there's little else that matters from here on, it's time to get back down to business! I'm fired up and I can't wait to floor it on the track in a real race again! The Mach V will finally go up against all the top competitors."
"Yeah, well it looks like I'll not get another chance to check out the mansion again anyway." she replied, "Have you been told where the qualifiers take place yet?"
"No, but I'm ready for anything!" he exclaims
Later at the Team Hibiki Motors service bay, Pops and Sparky are tuning up the Mach V while Mom and Trixie are playing cards together. Speed is taking a nap on a bench and nearby Spritle and Chim Chim are playing catch.
They receive a fax, sharp-eyed Trixie seeing it first immediately drops her cards, jumps up and pulls the fax and reads it, "This is what we've been waiting for, it tells where the qualifiers will be held. Should we wake Speed?"
"No, let him rest, the poor dear has had a busy day." replies Mom.
Pops adds, "And keep those two trouble makers away from Speed while he's napping" he whispers pointing to Spritle and Chim Chim.
The two are tossing a rubber ball to each other, they slowly move away from Speed but continue to toss the ball back and forth.
Speed dreams.
He is driving the Mach V, but when he steps on the accelerator the car goes slower! He stops the car and turns to look out the window then he sees the moments before Rex's fatal crash. He wakes up with a start, "Rex! No!"
"Speed, are you alright? You mumbled something before you woke up. Were you having a nightmare in the daytime?" asked Trixie
"No, I'm ok, I just had a weird dream is all." replied Speed
"News of the qualifiers has just arrived, it looks like we have a tight schedule to keep!" exclaimed Pops "We leave tonight!"
"Sparky and I will prep the Mach V!" replied Speed
Later that evening, Team Hibiki arrives at the airport. The Mach V and the Team Hibiki van are loaded onto a jumbo jet cargo plane, and soon thereafter the team boards a luxury airliner, inside they are treated to the first class section.
"I'm sorry son, but the chimp must travel in the cargo hold, its regulations," said a flight attendant
"But he's my pal, you can't put him in there!" exclaimed Spritle
"He'll be ok, we don't want any trouble Spritle!" said Trixie
"Ok, but can I go with you?" asked Spritle, " I just want to make sure he's ok."
"That'll be fine," replied the flight attendant
"Sparky, is the Mach V ok?" asked Pops
"Everything is a-ok, Pops," replied Sparky
"Don't worry dear, you aren't nervous are you? It'll be fine." assured Mom
"Oh, I'm fine my dear, I only wish I were traveling on the same plane as the Mach V." replied Pops
Speed shortly after being seated falls into a deep sleep. Trixie cuddles up next to him in an adjacent seat; she smiles happily and closes her eyes, but she remains awake for most of the trip.
The team arrives, very tired at their destination; they board taxis and arrive at a ritzy hotel where they'll stay at for what's left of the night.
Speed has a room all to himself. Although tired, he lies awake in bed. He tries to shut his eyes but just can't seem to keep them closed. "Tomorrow's the big day, the qualifiers! I'll do the best job of driving I can, and I'll do it for my brother Rex!" he recalls Pops' words, "Speed you've got to get some rest, you must be in top condition!"
He rolls over onto his side, but he's still wide-awake. "I've got to prove I'm the world's best grand prix driver! The next time I'm on the track I'll be racing against the toughest competitors I've ever had to face!"
Flashback to Rex advising young Speed.
"Rex, what do I do if I get scared in the middle of a race?" asks young Speed
Rex replies, "Fear is something that keeps you alert and helps you quicken your reflexes so you can make split second decisions when you drive. Remember, fear keeps you on your guard and it helps guide you when there's no time to think. Be master over your own fears, so they won't master you, and you'll be able to meet the challenge. Over-confidence is your real enemy; it can give you a false sense of security, there in lies error and the real danger. Whatever your fears, you mustn't give up!"
RETURN OF X - Episode 22 - X
Lunchtime on the road, sunlight glistens down on the Mach V. Speed and Trixie are on their way to lunch on their first date together. Unfortunately, they're in for more than just a casual lunch today, some hoods out for revenge have just spotted them.
"That's Speed Racer!" "Follow him!" "We're gonna to mess that punk up real good!" "Yeah!"
"Ok, they've got him!" "Follow the lead car." "Stay back far enough not to be seen, but don't lose them!"
The car approaches the Mach V, closer and closer until it's tailgating.
Speed looks in the review mirror saying, "We've got company!" Trixie looks back replying, "No, we've got trouble! Look out!"
The car accelerates and strikes the Mach V's rear bumper with a loud crash! As soon as he feels the impact Speed guns the Mach V faster!
"They're trying to run us off of the road!" exclaims Trixie "Look out here they come again!"
Speed swerves the Mach V to avoid being hit again!
"They're going to be sorry they did that!" exclaims Speed changing lanes.
"Cutter Blades! Go!" Speed presses the "C" button on the steering column activating the two robotic arms that clang into place, crescent-moon shaped claws open up and red laser-arc cutting blades power up, ready to be used as weapons!
The Cutter Blades extend out beyond the width of the Mach V, and then Speed puts on the brakes slowing down. "Hang on! Look out for flying debris!" Trixie grabs and puts on a helmet, they both brace for impact!
"Huh?" "He's slowing down!" "Run him off the road!" "Look out!"
Too late! The Cutter Blade cuts through the fender and right front tire like butter! Inside the hoods see the Cutter Blade and sparks move towards the back of the car.
"Whoa!" "Aaahhh!" "Aaahhh!" "Aaahhh!"
The driver loses control desperately turning the steering wheel and the others cling for their lives. The car spins and goes off the road and wedges between two trees!
"Phew!" exclaims Trixie, "Did you see that? You did it! Woo hoo!" raising her helmet and giving him a little kiss on the cheek. Speed smiles, "Thanks, now lets go get some grub!" his stomach growls loudly. Trixie hearing this chuckles lightly, "Yeah! It sounds like an emergency!"
The second car follows at a distance, closing in.
Speed and Trixie arrive at a local cafe and step out of the Mach V. "We made it!" exclaims Speed, "Boy, the stuff we got to go through just to scope out a meal!" "Looks like we beat the lunch crowd, let's go in!" replies Trixie
They pause to look at the rear bumper, "It's not so bad! We can fix that in half an hour!" says Speed. The second car pulls up behind them.
"Hey you!" Speed and Trixie turn around and see two hooded men step out of the car, and then two familiar faces; it's the Glover brothers! "What?" he says "You!" she exclaims
"We still haven't forgotten dat stunt ya pulled the day on dat bridge!" "Now you're gonna pay for it!"
Flashback to the day on the bridge.
The Glover brothers dangle over the side of the bridge, they are relieved they didn't go over! "Yaahhh! Phew! Good it stopped!" In the Mach V, Speed and Trixie look on at the big truck. "Hmm, I'm not finished yet!" she says "Huh?" he replies "Emergency Wires!" she begins "Hey, wait!" he exclaims "Go!" she exclaims and presses the "E" button on the steering column.
The Emergency Wires clang against the truck sending it over the edge, and it splashes down into the water!
Thinking quickly, Speed lunges at the two hooded men while the Glover brothers advance toward Trixie.
Speed tackles one of the hoods against the car knocking him out.
Trixie removes her helmet and lets the shorter brother have it in the stomach and then whacks him on the head with it knocking him unconscious.
The taller brother grabs onto the helmet and then he and Trixie engage in tug-o-war with the helmet.
The second hood grabs Speed from behind; Speed breaks the hold and throws him Judo-style against the car knocking him out. Then he goes over to help Trixie.
An alert cashier from the cafe quickly calls the police.
Speed trips up the remaining Glover brother and Trixie lets loose of her helmet. The thug falls back and falls to the ground still holding the helmet, gets back up and swings it at Speed.
Speed dodges the helmet and counters with a right cross and jab to the stomach. Speed grabs the man's arm, locking it behind his back and pins the man face down against the ground.
Trixie flags down the arriving police cars, police officers quickly round up the groggy thugs and take them to jail.
Trixie, relieved embraces Speed, his stomach still growling, they smile and laugh then go inside for something to eat.
Still a bit shaky from the fight and with adrenaline still pumping, Speed draws in a deep breath of the cool air inside the diner then goes up to the counter to order. "I'll have a cheeseburger and a chocolate shake, oh and some fries too! What would you like Trixie?" "I'll have a BLT, fries, and a cherry limeade, please."
They chat a bit until their food is ready, then they settle down to begin enjoying their lunch.
Halfway into their meal, Trixie looks up and looks out of the window, with a look of complete shock on her face! Speed looks up at her saying, "What's wrong? You look as if you've just seen a ghost!" "I have! I just thought I saw the Shooting Star drive by!" she replied "Huh? It couldn't have been!" he looks around, "Where? Are you sure?"
Speed stands up looking around and sees nothing, shrugs his shoulders and sits back down and takes a sip of milkshake. Not wishing to agitate her, he says nothing but looks outside again.
"Really! I did see it!" she exclaims "Don't worry, I believe you, because there it is!" he points behind her. She turns around and sees the black racing car, sunlight reflecting back at them as it turns and goes into a parking spot.
"Wait here while I check this out! This might be a trick!" he says as he gets up and heads for the door. She quickly gets a couple of to-go boxes and hurriedly packs up the food.
Outside Speed walks up to the driver's side window, as he raises his hand to knock on the window it lowers. He looks inside, "Is it really you? Everybody thought you were dead!"
Racer X turns and looks at Speed saying, "The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated!" he replies with a smile, "I allowed my enemies to believe I was dead until I could find out who was behind the plot, it was Team Exelion!"
"Yes, as usual they've been up to no good! And now they're in big trouble!" Speed smiles
"I know. They're finally paying the price for racing dirty! I heard over the police band that there was some trouble so I came by, but it seems you've handled yourself quite well! Don't get over-confident! As you've no doubt already heard Team Exelion is changing hands, but today only proves there are still a few rogues on the loose!" Racer X engages the ignition and revs his engine, "So you'd better watch your back Speed. I'll see you at the qualifiers. Give my regards to Miss Fontaine." he smiles then drives away.
Speed meets Trixie at the door, "It's ok, it was really him!" "Humph! The newspapers had it all wrong!" she replied. They go back inside to finish their meal; Speed's spirits have lifted knowing he'll get to race against the masked racer again.
They talk about Racer X's return; Trixie finally tells Speed about the spooky night she visited his mansion. She states that she's relieved that all the scary stuff she thought she saw was just an elaborate hoax.
Speed comments, "They sure went to alot of trouble to keep you away, but then again the qualifiers are coming up, and there's little else that matters from here on, it's time to get back down to business! I'm fired up and I can't wait to floor it on the track in a real race again! The Mach V will finally go up against all the top competitors."
"Yeah, well it looks like I'll not get another chance to check out the mansion again anyway." she replied, "Have you been told where the qualifiers take place yet?"
"No, but I'm ready for anything!" he exclaims
Later at the Team Hibiki Motors service bay, Pops and Sparky are tuning up the Mach V while Mom and Trixie are playing cards together. Speed is taking a nap on a bench and nearby Spritle and Chim Chim are playing catch.
They receive a fax, sharp-eyed Trixie seeing it first immediately drops her cards, jumps up and pulls the fax and reads it, "This is what we've been waiting for, it tells where the qualifiers will be held. Should we wake Speed?"
"No, let him rest, the poor dear has had a busy day." replies Mom.
Pops adds, "And keep those two trouble makers away from Speed while he's napping" he whispers pointing to Spritle and Chim Chim.
The two are tossing a rubber ball to each other, they slowly move away from Speed but continue to toss the ball back and forth.
Speed dreams.
He is driving the Mach V, but when he steps on the accelerator the car goes slower! He stops the car and turns to look out the window then he sees the moments before Rex's fatal crash. He wakes up with a start, "Rex! No!"
"Speed, are you alright? You mumbled something before you woke up. Were you having a nightmare in the daytime?" asked Trixie
"No, I'm ok, I just had a weird dream is all." replied Speed
"News of the qualifiers has just arrived, it looks like we have a tight schedule to keep!" exclaimed Pops "We leave tonight!"
"Sparky and I will prep the Mach V!" replied Speed
Later that evening, Team Hibiki arrives at the airport. The Mach V and the Team Hibiki van are loaded onto a jumbo jet cargo plane, and soon thereafter the team boards a luxury airliner, inside they are treated to the first class section.
"I'm sorry son, but the chimp must travel in the cargo hold, its regulations," said a flight attendant
"But he's my pal, you can't put him in there!" exclaimed Spritle
"He'll be ok, we don't want any trouble Spritle!" said Trixie
"Ok, but can I go with you?" asked Spritle, " I just want to make sure he's ok."
"That'll be fine," replied the flight attendant
"Sparky, is the Mach V ok?" asked Pops
"Everything is a-ok, Pops," replied Sparky
"Don't worry dear, you aren't nervous are you? It'll be fine." assured Mom
"Oh, I'm fine my dear, I only wish I were traveling on the same plane as the Mach V." replied Pops
Speed shortly after being seated falls into a deep sleep. Trixie cuddles up next to him in an adjacent seat; she smiles happily and closes her eyes, but she remains awake for most of the trip.
The team arrives, very tired at their destination; they board taxis and arrive at a ritzy hotel where they'll stay at for what's left of the night.
Speed has a room all to himself. Although tired, he lies awake in bed. He tries to shut his eyes but just can't seem to keep them closed. "Tomorrow's the big day, the qualifiers! I'll do the best job of driving I can, and I'll do it for my brother Rex!" he recalls Pops' words, "Speed you've got to get some rest, you must be in top condition!"
He rolls over onto his side, but he's still wide-awake. "I've got to prove I'm the world's best grand prix driver! The next time I'm on the track I'll be racing against the toughest competitors I've ever had to face!"
Flashback to Rex advising young Speed.
"Rex, what do I do if I get scared in the middle of a race?" asks young Speed
Rex replies, "Fear is something that keeps you alert and helps you quicken your reflexes so you can make split second decisions when you drive. Remember, fear keeps you on your guard and it helps guide you when there's no time to think. Be master over your own fears, so they won't master you, and you'll be able to meet the challenge. Over-confidence is your real enemy; it can give you a false sense of security, there in lies error and the real danger. Whatever your fears, you mustn't give up!"