Chapter 4: Race Night
Later on that day, Bumblebee and Jazz were heading back out to the dirt roads. Jazz was timing Bumblebee on how fast he could get around the course. So far, Bumblebee was beating his previous record. Bumblebee gunned his engine as he tried to reach his full limit and still was able to drift around turns. When he got back, Jazz was smiling.
"Wow, beat your past record by 10 seconds!" Jazz said.
"Phew, I'm tired! Wanna try?" Bee offered.
"Sorry Bee, I'm just not a dirt person, I like to keep my paint clean!" Jazz said.
"You sound like Knock Out!" Bumblebee said as they transformed and raced away.
"You know what you should try, the city races! They're awesome especially at night! It's tonight and I'm competing." Jazz said as they rode around town.
"Well, I guess it wouldn't hurt to try!" Bee thought. "Just glad Prowl will be leaving us alone for awhile!"
"Me too!"
Just then a red Aston Martin sped up towards them and drifted to a stop. The mech revved his engine.
"Yo Bumblebee, you hear about tonight's race?" Knock Out said.
"Yeah, I think I will be joining with Jazz here!" Bumblebee said.
"Jazz? Haven't seen you in years!" Knock Out said.
"Yeah, but I'm back for awhile, and this time I will beat you!" Jazz said.
"We'll see about that! Tonight at 10:00, I will once again rein surpreme!" Knock Out said before doing a burnout and taking off in the opposite direction.
"Oh it's so on!" Jazz said as he and Bumblebee raced away not noticing Prowl lurking nearbye.
That night, the two walked towards a group of mechs on one end of the city. Knock Out, Smokescreen and Sideswipe were already there waiting.
"Hey look who finally decided to show up!" Sideswipe said.
"It wouldn't be bad for a change!" Bumblebee shrugged.
"Think you can handle the streets, this ain't dirt!" Smokescreen said.
"I can handle anything!" Bee bragged.
"Jazz, you're back around?" Sideswipe asked.
"Yeah, for awhile at least!" Jazz said.
"Well, let's get to some racing!" Knock Out said.
The racers went to get in their positions. They all revved her engines ready to roll.
"3...2...1...GO!" Knock Out yelled as they took off.
The streets were empty since all the cybertronians knew a race was taken place. The enforcers were walking around annoyed at all the engines. So far, Knock Out was in the lead with Smokescreen right on his tail. The racers were to race from one end of the city, down the highway, through the desert and finally back to the finish line. Jazz was trying his best to keep up with Bumblebee who was far ahead. Sideswipe was known for cheating and raced through several allyways. Knock Out was an expert in drifting around buildings and never crashed. Smokescreen and Bumblebee were having a hard time getting a good grip. Jazz however, easily turned. He ended up catching up with Smokescreen. The highway was coming up and Knock Out was having a great time. He knew no one could past him. The highway was Smokescreen's easy path. He caught up a lot of speed and nearly passed Knock Out who sped up some more. Bumblebee and Jazz needed some turns for an advantage. Sideswipe was tailing behind Jazz.
"You doing alright?" Jazz asked.
"Ugh, never better!" Sideswipe lied.
"Man this city racing is harder than I thought!" Bee said.
"Give up now!" Knock Out said.
"Uh-oh, the dirt is coming up after that off-ramp!" Smokescreen said.
They all drifted down the off-ramp and ended up near the desert road. Now Bumblebee was grinning wildly in his car mode.
"Now it's my turn to shine!" Bumblebee said as he felt the dirt brush against his sides.
"Oh scrap!" Knock Out said hearing a familiar engine getting higher.
Bumblebee sped past Smokescreen and Knock Out as the dirt was slowing them down. They were surprised by Bumblebee's amazing drifting and control skills. Knock Out struggled in the dirt, Smokescreen smashed into dirt hills, Jazz swerved around and Sideswipe was jumping around. Dust covered the mechs as they pressed on. Bumblebee nearly left them in the dust, but Jazz and Knock Out were gaining on him.
"Ugh, all this dust!" Knock Out said.
"I'm slightly used to it!" Jazz said.
Finally after a few more minutes they were back on regular road heading for the finish line. Knock Out was back under control and came up beside Bumblebee.
"Nice moves but they won't save you in the end." Knock Out said.
"Mabye not, but I don't care if I lose. I just love racing!" Bumblebee said.
Somehow, Bumblebee's words pushed himself further ahead and he ended up winning anyway followed by Knock Out, Jazz, Smokescreen and Sideswipe. Knock Out couldn't believe he just lost to Bumblebee of all mechs. They all transformed.
"That was some race!" Bumblebee said.
"How could I lose...to you?" Knock Out asked.
"You can't handle dirt like I can!" Bumblebee said.
"Guess that makes you king of dirt and city racing!" Jazz said. "At least in Kaon!"
"Looks like it...well, I'm tired...so I guess I will see you guys?" Bumblebee asked.
"Sure!" Smokescreen said.
"See ya!" Sideswipe said.
"Alright, good night!" Knock Out said.
On the way back to Bee's house, they passed by Jazz's old house that was now used by someone else.
"Hey Bee, I've been wanting to ask you something!" Jazz said as they continued to walk.
"What about?" Bee asked.
"Well, nah it's stupid!" Jazz said feeling a bit down.
"Jazz we've been over this, you can tell me anything!" Bumblebee said as they stopped.
"I was wondering if you would ever want to help me find Sideways!" Jazz said as he lifted his visor.
"Find him, he hasn't said anything yet?" Bee asked.
"No, I tried to comm. link him earlier before the race but no answer! I'm really worried, he always answers his link... and I mean always!" Jazz assured. "Something's up!"
"So, you want me to go with you?" Bee asked.
"Yeah, you know, have another adventure! Just the two of us! I don't know how long it will be but...look if you want to stay here that's fine...I'm just offering!" Jazz said as tears began to drip from his optics again.
Bumblebee looked down. Jazz was his best friend and he was in need of help. Not helping would break his spark. If he did go however, he wouldn't know how long he would be gone and what danger may lie ahead. Then again, he was a racer, and racers loved long roads where you can drive fast. Mabye even meet new racers and find new challenges. And there wouldn't be an enforcer that could stop him.
"Jazz!" Bee said.
Jazz looked up at Bee who was doing his own version of a smirk.
"When do we start?" Bee said.
Jazz smiled and actually hugged Bee despite hugging not being his thing! They both knew what to expect and that the adventure was on!
To be continued...
I don't know if the next chapter will be a flashback one or not. It depends on where I'm going from here! So we'll see! Please Review!