Wasteland. The most feared stadium of all hosts Fireworks in a Semifinal filled with feelings of vengeance. The ground, instead of being made of grass or firm terrain like the rest, is entirely filled with sand, making it extremely difficult to play. Blue and orange torches burn in the exterior sides of the field. The roof always seems to be about to collapse. The grandstands are located a little bit further than in other stadiums to avoid the sand annoying the spectators. Countless murders happened on this court. The public witnessed ruthless demolitions by the local team. Death and terror are felt form goal to goal.

When it's time, the Sharks enter the field. With a confident and peevish attitude, the go to the center of the field to meet Fireworks.

"Fireworks! It's been so long… You sure remember my friends Zanya, Kyouya and Paruko. If you try to cross the line, they will make sure it never happens again." The Dominus talks in a happy, ironic and intimidating way. "And who knows? Maybe you can learn valuable things like in the last Final. Try not to embarrass yourselves this time, okay?"

"We'll see," announces Rouga Aragami repressing all anger and disgust.

The eight cars go to their positions and the countdown begins. Fireworks have a last second to see the Titans in one of the grandstands. And when they do, their confidence boost to one hundred percent. The rest is history. What happens next remains forever in history books and in the minds of those lucky cars who are there to witness this legendary moment. Fireworks fiercely beat the Sharks 1-0 and shatter their victorious streak of more than 300 years (including the human era) in Wasteland.

Delo's team exits the field and heads to the stadium's workshop, where the Titans wait for them with great joy. When they get there, Masato announces their arrival.

"Ladies and gentlemen…"

"There are no more ladies and gentleman, TK…" Gao interrupts.

"The ones who broke a streak that lasted centuries. Directed by a decrepit but very agile fossil. (Delo crashes him a little bit) Today they've made history! They rise as heroes and the evil's resistance. Ladies and gentlemen… (Gao sighs) Fireworks!"

The Masato simulates some fireworks sounds.

The four cars enter jumping and making some flips. Even the Akatsuki mechanics participate in the playful party. Minutes pass and they start to relax and to think in their respective next games. Both teams are playing their next matches in their home stadiums and they have all the odds in their favor.

After celebrating, they all head to the DFH Stadium, where the Titans host True Brothers to reach a spot in the Final.

"Outstanding picture we have here on the DFH for the second match of the Semis between Titans and Brothers! I'm here with my fellows Poncho and Yuri to cover this game and bring every piece of information instantly to you, Akatsuki people."

"Good afternoon, Buzz. And what a busy morning we've had. With the epic comeback of the Titans in Neo Tokyo and the amazing surprise of Fireworks in Wasteland, we couldn't ask for anything better for this second edition of Pysonix's World Cup."

"Memorable day, guys." Yuri starts his analysis. "The Sharks started very confident, relaxed, and that totally played against them when they tried to resist the rival's attack. Additionally, they used the same strategies of the last World Cup on them, ignoring all the years and changes on Delo's team, which showed up with a much better defense and a way smarter attack. I have to admit… great work from the DeLorean."

After half an hour of analyzing both morning games, the teams enter the field. They decide to enter together to show up their alliance against the corrupt government. The public cheer them. After the presentation, they go to their sides. Seconds go by and the anxiety rises. The countdown finally arrives and everyone joins in. "Three! Two! One!" And the Titans and True Brothers start the second match of the series.