Let me tell you people more about Le Mans....3 hours away from Paris is a city known as Le Mans.
The race was created in 1923, the first entries were French (duh). Later in the years entries from different countries started to join. It wasn't until 1971 that a man named Steve McQueen created a movie called "Le Mans" which I strongly recommend that you watch if you want to know what life during the race is like. Steve McQueen's character is also called Michael Delaney, but the Michael Delaney in my story is different from the one in the movie. Michael's rival in the fic, is also the same rival from the movie. But instead of the rival being friendly in the movie, I thought of having the two being more aggressive. I thought about having the two driving the Porsche 917K and the Ferrari 512S, but those two are out of date. I chose to write about Le Mans because I went to the race and I find it the perfect setting for a romance and action story. You'll hear more info about Michael and Cyborg's past and why Michael chose to race.The 6 friends went inside the living room and sat in the couch to hear more about Michael. "So Michael, what did you and Cyborg in your early stages of life?" Starfire asked. Michael chuckled. "I remember about a promise we made ." Michael could see the past now.A five year old Michael Delaney was riding around the friendly side of Jump City in a child size car with a small motor. The car resembled a Porsche 917K, which is one of the most fastest cars in Le Mans history.
"Number 20 driven by Michael Delaney is in the lead!" Cyborg (or Victor Stone) was behind Michael driving a Ferrari 512S, also a famous car back in 1970. "Number 8 driven by Victor Stone is coming close behind Number 20!" Victor shouted with joy. They used the block around the neighborhood as a track. The cars were going at 3 miles per hour. Michael looked from behind to see that Victor was just inches from him. Michael smiled at him cooly and pushed the petal harder. The Porsche went from 3 to 6 miles per hour and finished the 2 lap race around the block.
"Michael Delaney wins the Jump City Sunday Cup!" Michael held his hands in the air, laughing.
Victor didn't care if he won or lost this race, he just wanted to have fun. As they put the cars inside Michael's house, the two took a walk at the Jump City park. "Mikey, what are you gonna be when you grow up?" Victor asked in an innocent tone. Michael knew what he wanted to do. "I'm gonna be a race car driver! I'm gonna driver super fast!" Michael was making car noises and was pretending he was driving a race car. "I'm gonna be playing all kinds of sports, I'm gonna play football, baseball, and basketball!" Michael then thought of an idea. "Let's make a promise that no matter how far we're from each other, we'll never forget each other." Michael held out his hand. Victor smiled and high-fived him. "Deal!"
Michael and Cyborg high-fived again proving that they didn't forget each other.
"How did you become a professional at 17?" Robin asked. "Last year, I went to the SCCA. I wasn't the first to be a pro." (there is a 17 year old American boy who did compete at Le Mans) Michael pulled out his wallet and showed the group his SCCA license. "I'm surprised I made it to the S class so soon." He then put the license back in his wallet.
He then noticed Raven blushing a little. Beast Boy kept to himself that he like Raven. When he noticed that Raven hadn't stopped looking at him, he knew it wasn't good. "Raven, are you alright?" Michael asked. Raven came back to reality. "Huh? I'm sorry. I need to meditate." Raven got off her seat and walked up to the roof. He's so calm, I can feel his confidence. It's so soothing and relaxing. I really need to get him alone from the others, especially Cyborg.
Michael then turned to Beast Boy. "I hear you're the talkative one, how come you're not saying much?" Beast Boy was starting to get Jealous, but didn't want to be rude to the guest. "I was just thinking, anyways, can I see your car again?" Robin, Cyborg, and Starfire also wanted to see the Audi R8 again. "Yes, I too wish to see the automobile that is called a "race car". Starfire chirped.
"Alright, I need to put it in the garage anyways." The five walked outside and helped Michael put the truck holding the Audi in the garage. Michael opened the back door and turned on the ignition button. "Her she is, Number 38!" Michael drove out the car. "Wow, I bet it's faster than it looks." the four Titans looked at the car like it was a treasure. "Beast Boy was drooling all over the side. Robin noticed the silver, black, and purple was hypnotic. Starfire, being the curious alien girl she is. Floated inside the seat and marveled the steering wheel and gauges. "What is this circle?" she pointed at the wheel in front of her. Michael was confused. "She's an alien." Cyborg whispered. Michael nodded and answered Starfire's question. "That's a steering wheel." "What does 'Fuel' mean?" "It makes the car run, and when the number reaches 'zero' you have no fuel left." "Why does the automobile have cuts?" "Those vents make the car go faster." Every question Starfire asked, Michael answered as simply as he could. Starfire noticed a red button that said 'START' in the middle. Starfire was tempted to push it.
Michael's face paled. "Wait don't push that but-!" It was too late, Starfire pushed it.
She also didn't know how drive, and she certainly didn't know that her feet pushed the pedals too hard. She crashed through the garage door screaming. "Oh no, I need to get that back!" Michael was panicking. Cyborg drove up with the T-Car. "Get in!" he told him and Robin. With no hesitation, the two did. In the shadow, Raven walked out. She then flew out of the crashed door to help Michael return the car. And to stop Starfire from hurting herself, and others.
TBC.
I know this chapter is short, but don't worry. The next will have a good chase scene. And Raven/Michael business will have some interesting twists.