A/N: I wrote the epilogue. I couldn't fit all the characters in. I figured I'd make up for it by writing that oneshot about Axel a number of people asked for. Don't know when that will be, but it should be my next post. Let me know what you think!

The day had arrived. All the hard work and training Mazda had endured came down to that day, the day she would race for the European Grand Prix. "Hey Princess!" She heard from afar as she banged on the vending machine in efforts to release the energy drink it had stolen from her. "Princess!" The male with a thick German accent called again.

"Stop calling me that." The teenager growled as she attempted to ignore her opponent.

"Why? Isn't that what the press is calling you, 'Nascar's Princess'."

"What do you want Lukas?"

"Oh I just wanted to wish my comrades good luck. 4th place won't be that bad."

"4th place?"

"Don't you remember? That's where you placed last time we raced together."

"That was two years ago. It's funny how you remember something so insignificant. Don't you think that's a little petty? Wait I forgot, you're just a despicable human being."

"I hope you aren't too heart broken when I take the title. You should be honored to be in a league of such impressive people."

"You know what? I feel very honored, very honored indeed. I finally have the opportunity to wipe the floor with scum like you." Mazda shot back aggressively.

"Is there a problem here?" Jensen came from behind her.

"No, there's no problem." Mazda said softening her stance, but did not take her eyes off her opponent.

"Are you sure? I'd be happy to resolve it for you sis." Jensen said stepping in between them while giving the young German a menacing glare.

"I was just offering the rookie some advise." Lukas said clearly shaken.

"The rookie doesn't need advise, but it seems you do. If I catch you near my sister again I won't be so nice. I advise you stay clear of any path she's on or you'll be eating your own teeth through a straw."

"Jensen it's nothing. I got it handled."

"I heard what this idiot had to say. It's funny how little he has to say now."

"Don't make me call Mami." Mazda warned her older brother. "You're not getting us kicked out of this race."

"You should leave." Jensen warned the young German driver. "Better yet, I'll give you ten seconds to run." Lukas did just that. He bolted in the other direction as a satisfied smirk came over her bother's face.

"You're so annoying." She muttered.

"You're welcome."

"People are never going to respect me if keep doing shit like that."

"Of course they will. I think he may even have a crush on you."

"Eww, he's definitely gay."

"You think?"

"I know."

"It doesn't matter. You don't need the respect from punks like him. He wouldn't even bother you if you weren't a girl. If they aren't going to play fair then you shouldn't either. Besides, you can't lose. I have ten grand on you."

"Ten grand?" Mazda asked shocked. "Wait? You believe in me?"

"Woah, watch your language." Jensen said stepping away.

"You think I can do it?"

"I built an amazing machine. You'd have to be an dumbass not to win."

"Papi always said the driver was more important than the car."

"That's because he's never driven my ride."

"You bet on me so that means you think I can do it."

"Of course you can do it. You've won the last five tournaments you've been in."

"Thanks for believing in me." Mazda said with an abrupt hug.

"Zoom don't you think you're going a little overboard? I don't like this."

"No"

"You can let go of me now."

"Not yet"

"Stop, this is weird. Why don't you look for Lex and do this with him?"

"You're my brother too. I love you Jenny."

"Ew"

"Look for me for what?" Alexus asked coming up beside them. "Isn't this cute."

"Lexi! You made it!" Mazda exclaimed letting go of one brother to embrace the other.

"You had your doubts?"

"You never know. Things come up."

"You know I'll always make time for you." He said placing his arm over his younger sister.

"Yeah, keep her away from me." Jensen told his older brother.

"He doesn't like to be hugged apparently."

"That's not true." Alexus said mockingly bringing his younger brother into a manly hug. "What's up bro?"

"Not you too; I just saw you yesterday."

"Want another?" Alexus teased opening his arms once again.

"No, I think I'm good for a few months." Jensen said stepping away.

"Well get used to it Grinch. The whole family is here."

"Really? Everyone?" Mazda asked.

"Yeah pretty much. Haven't you two been on Whatsapp? The messages have been nonstop."

"I muted mine."

"Did Vanessa come?" Jensen asked apprehensively.

"Yeah, she's with her parents somewhere, but we have to get back to the tent. Papi sent me looking for you."

"I'll be there in a minute."

"Play it cool bro. Don't forget this day ain't about you."

"I know. I just have to use the bathroom."

"Right", Alexus said sarcastically.

"Didn't you two go on a date last week?" Mazda inquired.

"She would not put it in those words." Jensen told her.

"Ahh so you have been hanging out." The eldest said raising an eyebrow.

"You can call it that. I've been trying to take your advise."

"There's hope for you yet, young padawan."

"I actually may hate you."

"Nah, no you don't." Alexus said scuffing up his hair playfully.

"Hey! Did y'all forget we had a race to win?" Dom bellowed angrily a few feet away.

"Sorry Papi!" Mazda said sprinting to her trailer.

"You two come with me." Dom told his sons.

"I have to take a leak." Jensen responded.

"We don't have time for that. There's only two hours left and I found a circuit error in her car."

"That's impossible. I checked it over like three times."

"Well it looks like it's been tampered with. I'm going to check the cameras, but I'm also going to need you to get that car racing ready. There are a lot of people betting against your sister today, so I want someone next to that car at all times."

"Alright", Jensen said making his way to the tent.

"Do you think someone really looked under her hood?" Alexus asked his father.

"The car's been here since last night. So it could be. Either that or Jensen was distracted."

"It's not like him to make that type of mistake."

"Exactly, just because snipping wires is harder to do here than on the streets doesn't mean it doesn't happen in the pro-circuit. I'm going to go file an official report. Get your uncle Brian and do some snooping."

"Yes sir", Alexus nodded.

Back in the trailer, Mazda was attempting to ease her nerves while she dressed and dealt with the women in her family. "How you feeling sweetie?" Mia asked her. "You look tense. I can get a masseuse here if we need one. I think there is still some time."

"No, Tía I'm fine. I just need to get in the right headspace right now. I'm just a little worried because they haven't called me for practice yet."

"Well honey, some stages take a little longer to put together." Mercedes told her Goddaughter. "But when those lights come on you have to give them hell"

"Even if the stage isn't ready, you always have to be." Vanessa added. "I've learned that the hard way."

"You think there is something wrong with the track? Oh my God. What if there's something wrong with my car?"

"Why would you say that? Don't you see she's already nervous?" Simone scolded Vanessa.

"I'm sorry that's not what I meant." The young musician corrected. "You'll do amazing no matter what because you're incredible."

"Thanks"

"In any case Jensen would make sure you had everything you needed."

"Baby girl every thing will be just fine." Simone comforted taking the young Toretto's hand. "We're all proud of you no matter what. You're make-up is also on fleek."

"You're welcome." Mia said to her niece. "No one will catch you at a bad angle today."

"Yeah, and tonight we got karaoke." Sophia, Simone's daughter, chimed in. "Whether you win or lose, we're going to have a good time tonight. Your mom does a really good Joan Jett cover."

"Ooh yes, Karaoke in Germany is like a tradition now." Vanessa added with a sigh. "Your grandmother always had me laughing."

"Are y'all really talking about Karaoke in here when there's a race about to start out there?" Letty asked as she came up the trailer stairs.

"We're just letting the little one know that we have her back no matter what." Simone informed her.

"How sweet, but I think the little one needs to finish getting ready."

"Are you kicking us out?" Mercedes asked appalled.

"Yes, you're working her up. I need her focused."

"Do you know how long it took me to get here?"

"Just as long as the rest of us." Mia added with a smirk.

"Well then I guess I now know that my presence isn't appreciated at these events."

"'Cede get out"

"You're so rude."

"I can live with that. I'll see you guys out there." The women all stood and kissed the young girl good luck.

"Thanks", Mazda told her mother letting out a deep breath as soon the trailer cleared.

"I know how overwhelming they can be."

"Is the car ready?"

"Almost, your brother is tweaking a few things. How are you feeling?"

"Anxious, we should be in the pit by now."

"We'll be there soon enough."

"You know Mami, I've been thinking a lot about Mama these last few days."

"Your grandmother came to me in a dream last night."

"Really? I had a dream with her too." Mazda responded in surprise.

"What did she say to you?"

"Um, it was a weird dream. It felt so real. I was at her house, and we were watching a novela like we used to. The characters were racecar drivers and she kept pointing out how they didn't compare to us. She kept boasting about you and me. It was sort of like she was hyping me up."

"Well she's right. We're one hell of a family. She always told me, 'Los ganadores nunca abandonan y los que abandonan nunca ganan.' (Those who win never abandon and those who abandon never win.)The reason we've been so successful is because we've always supported and loved each other. You're going to kill it out there no matter what. You know what it takes to win, but you also know it's not the most important thing. Not many seventeen year-olds can call themselves pro-racers, let alone get a spot in this tournament. We all love you regardless of what happens on the track, and I've never been more proud of you than I am right now." Letty said embracing her daughter.

"Thanks Mami"

"We all have an angel looking down on us now."

"I almost thought she wouldn't make it up there." Mazda joked in the midst of their hug.

"God knows it was a long shot, but for the most part my mother was a good person. She was just a little vulgar sometimes."

"That's for sure."

"She's up there protecting us. She's always going to be with us one way or another."

"Sometimes I think I sense her, but I just figured I must have been crazy."

"No, it's really her. Trust that feeling. It means there are good things to come." Letty said before getting to eye level with her daughter. "When you go in there, I want you to ignore everyone. They're going to try to get in your head so don't let them."

"I know. It's not my first race." The young girl said confidently.

"It's your first Formula 1 race. This is when you prove yourself to everyone. Do you hear me? Do you want to be a Formula 1 driver?"

"Yes mam"

"You have to prove it to them. You have to prove it to me, and most of all you have to prove it to yourself. Do you believe in yourself?"

"I do. I can do it."

"What are you going to do differently?"

"Shorten the width of my turns?"

"What else?"

"I can't exhaust the engine."

"Good", Letty told her. "You're more than a woman behind the wheel."

"I am more than a woman behind the wheel." Mazda repeated back.

"You are better than any rookie out there."

"I am better than any rookie out there."

"You're going to win."

"I am going to win."

"Say it like you mean it."

"I am going to win!"

"That's my girl." Letty said massaging Mazda's shoulders. "It's game time." There was a knock on the door and then Dom peeked his head in.

"Is she ready?"

"I'm ready." The young girl affirmed.

"How's the car looking?"

"Pretty good, we're moving it now."

"Did you tell Jensen to switch the engine? We can't afford this to be one of his experiments." Letty asked her husband.

"It's the V8, I installed it myself."

"Mami, Jensen designed the original car engine and was able to go from 0 to 100 in 3.8 seconds."

"I know honey, but the engine is a prototype and illegal. We don't want it giving out before the race is over. Focus on your technique. Let us focus on the car."

"Mazda I want you to climb inside before the race." Her father informed her. "I had the safety features tested four times, but I still want to know everything feels right once you're in it."

"Of course, lets do it." The young girl said grabbing her helmet. They made their way to the pit. Where Dom adjusted her seating features accordingly. She did a couple test runs around the practice track and seemed to be in pretty good shape.

"How does she feel?" He asked her.

"Good, damn good."

"That's what I like to hear. Remember everything your grandfather taught you about control."

"You weren't a bad teacher yourself."

"Yeah, but he's the best."

"There's no denying that."

"Who are you going to watch out for? You need to make sure you're aware."

"22, 58, and 73"

"Stay clear of them. They are excellent drivers, but they like to play dirty."

"I know Papi."

"If anything feels off. You let me know right away. I'm just a headset away. No one knows this car better than you." Dom told her seriously.

"I got it."

"I'm right here if you need anything."

"I know Papi."

"The helmet feels good? Nothing's loose?" Dom continued to ask as his overprotective nature took over.

"Everything feels great."

"You can do this."

"I am going to do this." Mazda said arrogantly causing her father to smirk.

"That's my girl. I love you baby." He said pecking her.

"I love you too Papi."

"Go kick some ass!"

"They have no idea what's coming." The young girl said as her father sealed her in and Jensen tested the air pressure one last time. She gave them a thumbs signaling she was ready for the starting grid.

"There she goes." Letty said to her husband. "Can you believe it? She's almost all grown up."

"She'll never be grown up to me, but I'm damn proud right now. She's living her dream."

"We did good Papa." Letty told him with an endearing kiss. "Just one more to go."

"Yeah, we've come a long way."

"What wrong?" She asked noticing the hint of worry on his face. "Are you worried she won't place?"

"No, that's not it. I could care less about that."

"Then what is it?"

"I didn't want to tell her this, but someone tried messing with the electrical circuits in that Ferrari."

"What?" The Latina gasped. "You're joking right? This person must have a death wish."

"I almost pulled her, but Jensen and I were able to fix it."

"Someone attempted to put my baby in danger?"

"Potentially, but we're investigating."

"They're about to learn today. I'm feeling a press leak coming on. This is not something we're staying quiet about."

"I like that idea. I've already reported it."

"You got Brian on this?"

"Yes, we should be hearing back shorty."

"Whoever did this will never race again. I'll make sure of it." Letty said callously.

"We're on the committee for a reason." Dom smirked at her.

"Fuck yeah we are. I'm about to demolish someone's career, and I'm going to love every second of it."

"Ana would be so proud of you right now."

"No one knew how to fuck someone over better than my mother." She said superciliously. "There is no woman like a Latina scorned."

"I would put my money on the German kid. He was given her a hard time earlier." Jensen said coming beside them.

"I hope you did something about that." Dom indirectly asked as he continued to monitor the track grid.

"Of course", Jensen answered. "If it was him, I hope for his sake that he never finds himself alone on a dark dreary night."

"I'm sure we can arrange a situation in where he does."

"Easy, we don't even know yet." Letty said.

"We might now." Dom said looking down at his phone and answering the call. "Brian tell me you found something."

"Verstappen"

"It sound like I owe my son some money."

"Ahh so it was him." Jensen smirked.

"It seems that Ivan Verstappen made his way to your end of the lot last night. He's the father of Lucas Verstappen who's racing today. I don't have actual footage of him doing it, but there is footage of him going into the garage where Mazda's car was and his son's car wasn't."

"Interesting, is Lex with you?"

"Yes, I'll put him on the phone."

"What do you want me to do Pa?" His son asked immediately.

"Copy the footage send it to TMZ anonymously. Then I want you to have your uncle Vince find this Ivan and send him a message."

"What message?"

"One that's bloody."

"Got it"

"You're not allowed to get your hands dirty. You hear me?"

"Understood"

"I want you back here before this race is over. Your sister hears nothing about this." Dom said as he waved at his daughter one last time as she drove to her place.

"Will do", Alexus obliged before hanging up.

"Sometimes I think we're part of the mafia." Their second born commented.

"Jensen don't be silly. When we break laws, we do it legally", Letty pointed out to her son. "You need to be mindful of your actions."

"You know that doesn't make any sense, right?"

"Shh, it's show time." Dom said placing his headset on. "Baby can you hear me?"

"Yes, loud and clear." His daughter answered back.

"You're by the end of the line so make sure that as soon a that light turns green you get on the inside as soon as you can. That way you can muscle your way through to the front." He coached Mazda.

"On it", She said calmly.

"Bring it home mama!" Letty yelled into his mike.

"Can you tell Mami that my goal tonight isn't to go deaf?" Mazda said sarcastically as she watched the traffic light.

"She's just a little excited honey." Dom smiled into his headset. "Spot Verstappen"

"He's been spotted."

"Do me a favor"

"What?"

"Smoke 'em!"

"With pleasure", the young girl grinned as she hit the gas pedal. "Woohoo! Here we go!"