EXTREME FILLER!

Wow! I now have 21 reviews! Just so you guys know, it took me longer to do this chapter because when I got about half way done I realized how stupid and rushed it was, so I redid the whole thing. And for those of you who came to see Cars 3 stuff, don't worry it'll be present pretty soon, I say about 3-5 chapters away. Also, I'm rewriting some things because I found out something really awesome and gruesome about Miss Fritter and the Derby in Cars 3! Now to answer some reviews!

(Guest) CarsGeek24: Oops, I didn't see that error, thanks for catching it! Also I think I will put Jeff Gorvette in some later chapters.

LivvyLeopard: Thank you! And I try to get out a chapter a week.

Cristalstarmochi: Yea, school can be a pain. I also saw that in a lot of stories no one and really acknowledged that one of the Click Clack bros died. I wanted to keep it as close to cannon while still keeping it my own story.

(Guest) Sam Fraser: Thanks for your kind words and I might put a little appearance of Mia and Tia. And I can assure you, I am going to be VERY descriptive on the crash scene in later chapters. However I don't know how I'm going to make Lightning feel about winning/loosing but I am going to make him have his sarcastic personality. And about The Beginning of the End, I might base it off of something like that but I honestly don't feel like re-doing it.

(Guest #1): I am most definitely going to include Darrel's reaction but I am still unsure about Mia and Tia.

Now with those out of the way, let's continue!

December 23, 2015

Lightning raced around Willy's Butte, the chilly winter wind blew in his face. He was about to complete his 10th lap when he heard the sound of jet engines roaring closer to Radiator Springs.

"WooooHoooo!" Lightning heard an all to familiar cheer from Mater. Lightning assumed that Holley and Finn must have flown in a day early. They were supposed to come to Radiator Springs tomorrow around noon. Eh, what the heck I'm not complaining. Lightning thought as he drove away from Willy's Butte.

Lightning arrived at the front of town to see Mater swinging his tow hook around in circles as they watched Siddeley land.

"Howdy Lightnin'! Are ya excited!" Mater enthusiastically spoke looking at Lightning. Lightning chuckled at the sight of his friend. He could be so immature at times but he was still always the loving, sometimes clueless goof ball that everyone loves.

"So Mater, are you think of getting your girlfriend a gift?" Lightning playfully nudged Mater.

"Actually," Mater began as his emotions suddenly dropped, "Holley an' me decided that we just ain't meant for each other. But we still is friends though."

"Oh, Mater I'm so sorry about that. I didn't know. But hey, at least you're still good friends." Lightning replied now feeling sympathetic for his friend.

"Nah, it's ok bud. 'Sides, she was a lil' young for me anyway." Mater said before zipping off towards the now landed jet in the distance. Lightning sighed, Mater could be like talking to two different cars at times. As Lightning arrived to Siddeley he saw Mater already greeting Holley and Finn. After the four of them greeted each other, they headed back to the main part of town only to receive more greetings to the spies. Sally booked them rooms at Wheel Well due to the fact that the Cozy Cone was almost always reserved now. The town's folk later all joined together and ate dinner at Flo's before heading off to their homes to rest.

December 24

"Lightning Eric McQueen! Get your rear bumper in here right now mister!" Sally screamed from the kitchen of her and her husband's house. "You're in big trouble! Get over here now!" Lightning reluctantly rolled his way into the kitchen to find a very red-faced Porsche standing by the stove. "Would you care to tell me what happened to the 2 dozen Christmas cookies I made for everyone?" Sally calmed her voice to a now sickly sweet voice that just screams 'I know what you did'. Lightning knew it would be impossible to lie to her, and it didn't help that he still had a little bit of green frosting on the right corner of his lower lip.

"Sorry," Lightning began with a sheepish smile, "They looked delicious and I told my self I would have one but I may have taken a little more than one." Sally sighed and banged her side against the wall trying to think of what to do now.

"Well, I guess you're just going to have to help me make more because of you, and you're doing the majority of it." Sally said while throwing a dish towel at Lightning.

"Yes ma'am" Lightning responded unsuccessfully hiding a childish giggle. The both of them re-baked and prepared the cookies making sure that none were stolen again. However Lightning did manage to steal one more without anyone noticing.

Lightning sighed in exhaustion after hours of cookie baking, the one thing he wanted to do was go to bed. He dozed off in the kitchen before he fell against the counter already asleep. Sally rolled her eyes and laughed at the sight of a full grown car passed out in the middle of the kitchen. She decided to grab a spare blanket and put it over him before heading off to bed herself.

December 31, New Years Eve

The whole Radiator Springs gang including Finn, Holley and loads of other guests were up celebrating New Years up at Wheel Well. All the outdoor tables had been brought inside due to the weather as well as the doors had been shut to keep in the warmth. Even though it was cold out side, some cars decided they wanted to stay outside The silent chill of the outside was a complete difference when compared to the booming inside. Cheers and laughter echoed through the rooms of Wheel Well while cars were either telling stories or drinking some of Guido's famous martinis. The warm sight would fill anyones heart with pure joy, even the grumpiest could find enjoyment inside of the bar on that bright day.

Ten minutes before the New Year and everyone was gathered around the TV that hung above the bar. Couples, family, and friends sat around blabbering with excitement waiting for the count down to begin. The channel was set to the one and only Big Apple with the ball hanging high above a the building waiting to be lowered on those last 10 seconds of the year.

"Come in here sugars! The count down in about to begin!" Flo hollered to the last of the folks outside. In groups they all came into the bar area of the hotel and stared at the TV. The last song ended before the count down and Finn, Holley, Mater, Lightning, and Sally sat together and began counting down.

"TEN!"

Ten years since the best mistake happened to Lightning when landing in Radiator Springs.

"NINE!"

Nine times of trying it took for Lightning to propose to Sally.

"EIGHT!"

Eight times it took Mater to convince Lightning about the lemons.

"SEVEN!"

Seven times Lightning won the Piston Cup.

"SIX!"

Six new rookies were to try out for the next Piston Cup.

"FIVE!"

Five years since the events of the World Grand Prix.

"FOUR!"

Four years since Chick retired.

"THREE!"

Three different races in the WGP.

"TWO!"

Two years since Lightning married Sally.

"ONE!"

One week in a small town was all it took to turn Lightning's life around

"HAPPY NEW YEAR!"

Now a new chapter was beginning with many ups and downs. Many couples gave their new years kisses and others clanked their glasses for a round of toasts and cheers. Guests and tourists stayed for around another hour before one by one they left the bar to their hotels. Flo and Lightning stayed with Sally and Guido to help them clean up from the New Years party.

"I can't believe it's already been ten years since all of this happened." Sally sighed to Flo as they watched Guido and Lightning trying to balance a stack of cups while driving into the kitchen area.

"Neither can I! I mean it only feels like yesterday that Mr. Hotshot over there got himself literally tied up here." Flo gave a whole heartedly laugh causing Sally to catch her contagious laughter.

"Yea..part of be still can't believe he stayed here!" Sally responded as they put away the last of the party supplies.

"Honey, you had him staying in this town since the day he met you! Well I'm going to head back to the house now, see ya around sugar!" Flo called out one last time before driving down the road back to Radiator Springs with Guido close behind. Sally turned off the Wheel Well's outside lights and stared at the sky littered in stars. She became lost in the moment and didn't even see Lightning pull up next to her.

"Hey Sal, whatcha doing?" Sally jumped back and gasped not realizing that he was right beside her.

"Oh Stickers, it's just you. Don't sneak up on me like that, you almost gave me an engine attack!"

"Oh I'm sorry, did I scare you?" Lightning replied with a smirk.

"You totally didn't scare me." Sally sarcastically responded. "And to answer your question, I was just looking at the stars."

"Mind if I join you for a little bit?" Lightning asked pulling up closer to the side of the cliff that overlooked the now dark town. Sally nodded and motioned to a spot next to her telling Lightning to scoot closer. The pair snuggled for a while just staring at the stars. Lightning relaxed his body with a sigh and thought to himself, This is perfect, life is perfect. I can just feel that this is going to be the best year yet. With that he snuggled even closer to his wife who was already fast asleep. Her rhythmic breathing eventually lulled him to sleep as well and the two of them stayed like that for the rest of the night.

I am so sorry that I didn't get this out sooner, I've already started on the next chapter and I will try not to let that happen again. Honestly I say this isn't by best chapter, I think I could have done better but I am not exactly good with filler content. But still I thank you for all the support I've been getting on this and I want to wish you all a happy (late) Easter if you celebrate it! As always remember to R&R if you want to and stay tuned for another chapter hopefully to come soon. And now that I look at it, I tend to have a habit of ending off chapters with characters falling asleep don't I. XD