Ch.2: Beware of Bubba
Halloween was soon coming to Radiator Springs and all the residents of the town were busy putting together the decorations for the yearly Halloween Festival. Red was watching over the pumpkins in the field to make sure they didn't die from the heat. Ramone, Luigi, and Guido were offering to help tourists with thier costumes for the festival. Flo was preparing the refreshments.
Lightning and Sally were busy setting up the decorations, and the Shieriff patrolled around the town keeping an eye out for Mater. The rusty old tow truck was known to be especailly sneaky when it came around Halloween time, plotting pranks on everyone in town.
"Don't need him scaring the tourists" thought Shieriff, still driving " now where could that boy be,"
Suddenly a whole bunch of tumbleweeds came raining down on the police car, burying him in seconds. While the Shieriff tried to shake off his shock, a familiar laugh echoed from one of the nearby rocks. Looking up the Shieriff could see a grinning Mater laughing his heart out.
"Oh boy" said Mater still jouval " gathering all the them tumbleweeds was hard work but it paid off!"
"What am I gonna do with you son" said Shieriff, shaking off the last of the tumbleweeds " every Halloween your always playing pranks,"
"That's when it's the most fun," said Mater.
"Well I don't want to see any your shanagians at the festival you hear me?" said Shieriff " we don't need you scaring the tourists,"
"You're no fun Shieriff," said Mater, climbing down from his perch, suddenly he saw a jet flying in the sky.
"I can't believe it!" said Mater, suddenly excited. " It's Holley! She's back!"
With that said Mater dashed past the Shieriff and headed back towards town, leaving a dust trail in his wake. Lightning and Sally had just finished hanging up one of the streamers when they saw Mater dash off towards the field. At first they were confused about the tow truck's sudden excitement, but when they stopped Siddley in the air it all became clear.
"Come on let's go," said Lightning to Sally, and they both drove to catch up to Mater.
A few minutes later, Siddley safely landed in Radiator Springs, and opened his cargo bay doors to let Finn and Holley out. Both cars were barely off the runway when Mater came in to immediately exchange a friendly greeting.
"Holley! Finn!" said Mater " it's good to see ya'll again!"
"It's good to see you too Mater," said Holley, trying to hide a slight blush.
"But what ya'll doing here?" asked Mater " last time we talk you said you and Finn had another mission,"
"It's been cut short" said Finn " we were forced to retire from it I'm afriad. So for the next few days, Holley and I will be vactioning right here in your town,"
"Why that's great!" said Mater " you couldn't pick a better time for it. The Halloween Festival is coming soon, everyone's been around here decorating. I wonder how things are turning out,"
"Well perhaps those two can give us the answer," said Finn, pointing to Lightning and Sally driving up.
"Finn! Holley!" said Lightning " so nice to see you again!"
"Likewise" said Finn " me and Miss Shiftwell have been granted some time off and decided to spend it here,"
"Great" said Sally " the Halloween Festival will be starting soon, it'll be great for you to come,"
"Quite a lucky thing for you first date huh Mater?" said Lightning, teasing his best friend.
"Quiet you're making me nervous," whispered Mater back to his friend, but he and Holley both blushed.
The akward moment was soon interrupted by the Shieriff driving up the group of cars.
"Mater!" said the Shieriff, looking sternly at the tow truck " some stranger has rolled into town and wants to speak to you, saying you robbed him. Flo's keeping him busy with the small talk, but I need you to come with me right now,"
"Ah, sure Shieriff," said Mater, following slowly behind the police car.
Finn, Holley, Sally, and Lightning all looked at each other confused for a minute, before they curiously followed. Minutes later, all six cars drove up to Flo's Cafe and Mater's eyes immediately widened in horror when he saw a familiar orange tow truck standing at the bar.
"Bubba," said Mater.
As if almost sensing Mater's statement, Bubba turned around, and his brown eyes narrowed at the tow truck. Quickly abandoning the drink Flo had given him, making oil spill on the floor, the orange tow truck drove up to Mater with a wicked grin.
"Didn't think you'd be seeing me around did ya?" said Bubba to Mater, his eyes narrowed.
"Nah, I didn't think I would," said Mater nervously. Shieriff and the others immediately became on thier guard at detecting the uneasiness in thier friend's voice.
"Who are you anyway?" asked Lightning.
"You mean Mater never told you about me?" said Bubba, fiegning hurt " well, he always was dumber than a box of rocks,"
Holley's and Finn's eyes narrowed as Bubba continued.
"What a joke was on that sign when I rolled into town" said Bubba " Sir Mater, hah! Never been a 'Sir' in his life, much less a knight,"
At that insult everyone's eyes narrowed, except for Mater, whose expression seemed to sadden.
"Just what are you doing here?" demanded the Shieriff.
"To take back the job that rightfully stolen from me" said Bubba " me and Mater agreed that long ago that we would race to see who would get the towing rights to Radiator Springs. But then that Doc came in and ruined everything, by choosing Mater for the job,"
"Then it seems like it's your loss" said Finn " if the Hudson Hornet rginally chose Mater for the job, you're old pact doesn't comply,"
"But the Doc ain't around anymore is he?" said Bubba with a grin " and since I know there were no official documents made after Mater got the job, the towing rights are still up for grabs,"
"Is that true?" asked Sally, looking towards the Shieriff with a worried look.
"I'm afriad it is," said the Shieriff glumly.
"Then Mater has no choice" said Lightning " he has to race this guy,"
"And when I win" said Bubba " Mater will be gone,"