Ebony Returns to Radiator Springs, Part 5
by Firebird (FireSaturn)

DISCLAIMER: Cars, its characters, plot, and setting belong to Pixar Disney. Amber Weathers, Tony Blitz, Sapphire Sky, and Ebony belong to me. Elizabeth Hudson and Johnny Ford belong to Rizahawkeye. Shroder belongs to Kamui.EXE. Ondine belongs to Northwestpassage.

Now on with the story...

Tony Blitz, for all intents and purposes, looked like he really meant what he said that his visit was peaceful. Half the town's residents were getting used to the black Supra's presence, but the other half remained skeptical and uncomfortable.

While Tony went around talking to the other residents, those that were still suspicious hung out at Flo's watched the car who had plagued them for two weeks about 11 months ago.

"I still say I should run him out of town," Ramone grumbled to the others.

"I second the motion," Lightning nodded in agreement.

Sally, who sat beside Lightning, nuzzled the racecar she loved so much. She remembered what Tony had done to him, causing Lightning to be out of the Piston Cup for the season. Lightning had taken the news in stride, but he wasn't at all happy about the situation that he was unfortunately pushed into.

"But he is our visitor," Sally hated to say this, "and we have to be civil toward him, even though we don't like him that much."

"So, what are we going to do, then?" asked Ebony, who sat beside her brother, Boost, "We can't let him take advantage of Amber's friendship and hospitality."

"Certainly not," grunted Doc, "I don't want her hurt."

Amber is just like Elizabeth, he thought, not really wanting to say it outloud in front of the others, She's always friendly and ready to lend a tire to someone who needs help.

"If someone is willing enought to go up and talk to him," Boost grumbled, "but I'm not doing it. Too many bad memories."

Doc nodded in agreement at the purple Mitsubishi Eclipse. Even though he didn't like tuners that much, the old Hornet knew that Boost was right about the bad memories related to Tony Blitz. He had to admit that the tuner leader was the first one to warn them of Tony's first arrival to Radiator Springs.

The cars at Flo's were silent for a few minutes, mulling over Boost's suggestion to talk to Tony.

"I'll do it," Ebony piped up at last.

Everyone looked at the black Mitsubishi Eclipse in surprise. She, out of all of them, had been the one most affected by Tony. She had been severely injured by the black Supra and put in the clinic for three days, longer than the time Sapphire Sky spent in there.

"Ebony," Boost looked at his sister, "don't you remember what he did to you?"

"Yes, I do," replied Ebony, "I want to see if he remembers that as well. I want to see if he feels guilty about what he's done. I want to put him on the spot for what he's done to everyone in this town. That's what everyone wants to know, right?"

"Correct," nodded Doc, "but what if he tries to lie to you?"

"Don't worry, that won't happen," Ebony assured the old dark blue Hornet, "I'm going to take him to a secluded spot where he'll have no choice but to tell the truth."

Ebony left and went to find Tony. She found him hanging around the Cozy Cone. He agreed to talk to Ebony and followed her to the forest behind the Cozy Cone.

"Alright, I want to know the real reason why you're here," Ebony said, turning on Tony.

"What are you talking about?" asked Tony, "I told you in front of the clinic."

"That was in front of Amber," replied the dark tuner, "I know you were only lying to keep her from knowing the truth."

Tony smiled at her, "Sharp, aren't you?"

"Please don't patronize me," Ebony growled, "I've gotten enough of that from my brother."

"Alright then," Tony agreed, his voice getting suave, "So you want to know the real reason for my visit, do you?"

Ebony nodded and waited for the black Supra's answer.

"Retribution, my dear Ebony," replied Tony, beginning to circle the tuner, "For all the pain and misery that you and the rest of the town has caused me. But I'm not going to do that just yet. I'm waiting for the perfect moment to strike when everyone has their guard down."

"I'm not going to let you do that," Ebony replied coldly.

"Oh, really? How are you going to stop me?" asked Tony, "You do know that I'm stronger than you are, don't you?"

"Not if I have other cars who will back me up," Ebony answered, refusing to back down.

Tony chuckled as he continued to circle Ebony, "You do whatever you think may be best to protect this town, but I don't have to keep to your standards. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to meet Amber at the drive-in. Seems she's asked me to take a drive with her."

"Hey, remember 'Little Lonely Tuner'?" Ebony asked, trying to keep Tony from leaving so soon.

Tony stopped in mid-drive. He did remember that.

"Yeah, that's what you called me when you surprised me at the drive-in," Ebony went on, "I was alone there."

"You looked upset," replied Tony, "I thought I might try and comfort you. I wasn't prepared for your reaction though."

"Liar!" Ebony snapped angrily, "You tried to hurt me. Shroder and Ondine prevented that from happening."

Tony paused, seriously considering his response to Ebony, when he decided to just forget about it.

"Look, if I really did that, then I'm sorry," Tony said, trying to placate Ebony, "I wasn't really thinking straight at the time because of the damage and I was influenced by the other two."

Ebony huffed impatiently. She wasn't going to believe anything Tony said to her, but she kept her civil attitude and managed to keep herself from ramming him. She watched him smirk and leave the forest and head toward the drive-in.

He's a liar and he's still dangerous, Ebony thought to herself, We all have to stay on our guard.

At this point, Ebony turned and headed back to Flo's to tell the others all about her conversation with Tony.

Ebony and Tony just had a talk and he told her the truth. Now Ebony has gone to tell the others. Are they prepared to take any surprised from the black Supra?

Find out next time.

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