Ch.11: Driving Towards The Future
One day later, Mater, Holley, and Finn were all presented with golden medals in front of the Queen's court, where a large aduidence appluaded their herioc deeds.
"Oh yeah!" shouted one auidence member, next to Gneral Gastank " those three make quite a team!"
"A team?" thought the General, hmming wisely, an idea forming in his brain.
After a big congradulatory feast, Siddeley parked outside the square ready to take the trio on a ride back to Radiator Springs. As Mater and Holley climbed up the ramp to board the spy jet, General Gastank stopped Finn just before he could follow.
"I'm coming too" the General said to the silver spy car " I want to see the town where our knight comes from,"
With no arguement from Fiin, General Gastank climbed aboard Siddley as well, and an hour or so later they were landing in Radiator Springs. All Mater's friends nearly tackled the poor tow truck before he could get out of the plane, and sounds of joyful laughter filled the air.
Finn and the General both smiled at the sight, while Holley went down to try and pull her boyfriend out of the fray.
"Guys!" said Mater " it's sure good to see ya'll again!"
"You too Mater," said Lightning.
"Yeah we missed you man," said Ramone.
"The town wasn't the same without you boy," said the Shieriff.
"Well it looks like you guys sure had an adventure," said Sally, pointing at Finn, Holley's, and Mater's gold medals.
"Yep" said Mater " they were for stopping Raptor and having him blow London sky high. A bit scary, but also fun,"
"Hmph" said Lightning " only Mater would think that something scary could be fun,"
"Tractor tipping is one good example," said Sally, hinting at her boyfriend.
Lightning shuddered. He didn't even want to think about Frank.
"Why I say we celebrate" said Flo " come on everyone, drinks on the house!"
"Yeah!" shouted all the cars, and drove off to Flo's V8 Cafe.
General Gastank was having a fine time celebrating with all the crazy cars around him, and even had a long talk with Sarge just in case he needed any extra military surplus. But the thing that was on General Gastank's mind the most was about Mater, Finn, and Holley.
Looking at them right now, laughing and giggling at each others stories, it was clear that the trio made quite of team. Even back in London when General Gastank took Finn aside and offered him the position of head director, the silver spy car politely declined. And now, the General could see why.
Taking one last sip of his drink, General Gastank rolled over to where the knight and two spies sat telling their adventures to Lightning and Sally.
" Sir Mater" said the General, catching the cars attention " even though you are not an offical spy, it has become clear to me just how well you, Finn, and Holley work together in a team. Now, I won't ask to join our ranks, seeing that it would be unfair to pull you away from your home, but whenever we need a strong car by our side, I hope we can count on you,"
What can you say, Mater was shocked. As was Finn, Holley, Lightning, and Sally. Mater a real part-time spy?
The rusty tow truck looked over to Finn and Holley to see what they thought, and saw smiles light up on their features. Then he looked over towards Lightning and Sally who grinned, and McQueen gave a wink.
"Whatever you want buddy," said Lightning, the grin never leaving his face.
Taking that encouragement as a good omen, Mater took one last look at Finn and Holley, and extended his right wheel towards General Gastank.
"Alright then" said Mater, shaking wheels with the General " it's a deal,"
With that said, everyone cheered with joy, and Holley drove up close to Mater and gave him a kiss, clearly happy with his decision. Yes, the drive towards the future was indeed looking bright.
The End
And be sure to stay tuned for the Special Cars Toon Short: Call of the Wild!