The following morning,Eva was called at the arena,where the Avatar came and congratulated the 6 pilots that made it this far and Eva had a flashback,with one of those 6 finalists,Spirit. He was the alien her mother raced against the day of her death,the creatur responsible for her mother's crush. The morning quickly flew by and Eva desided to take a walk before she would have her race. She walked around and saw a waterfall,at the very end of a forest at the back side of the pits. She sat there and let her eyes wander at the waterfall,when she heard footsteps next to looked up and saw that creatur,Spirit. "What do you want?"She asked in an angry voice 'Please'Came a voice inside her head'Let me speak with you,I promise not o do anything to harm you'The voice said and Eva realised that it was Spirit "You can't speak,so you use telepathy?"Eva asked and the alien nod. The girl was thoughtful at first,but then desided that she would take her chance,so she told Spirit to sit next to her and said aliend did "So,what do you want to talk to me about?"Eva asked 'I want you,to show me if my memory serves me correctly,I've met you before,haven't I?'Spirit asked her and she got a sad look on her face "Yeah,you have,you were racing against my mother,she died at the race"Eva said in a voice that could be discribed with only one word,saddness. 'I see,the female with the Pink hair,you do feel a-lot like her,although you're younger'Spirit told Eva "Tell me,why did you do it,why did you kill my mother?"Eva asked,her voice now filled with anger 'I killed your mother?WHy would you think that?'Spirit asked the girl "What do you mean,what else could have happened?"Eva asked 'If you want,I can show you my memories of that day,so you understand and see,that I didn't kill Maya Wei,I tried to save her,but she just told me to get away from her'Spirit said. Eva looked at Spirit shocke,as if he has an alien...okay,scratch that,as if he had a second head,but nod and Spirit placed his hand on top of Eva's head,showing her his memories "You...you're right,I...I don't know what to say..."Eva said shocked,after Spirit showed her his memories 'I am sorry about your mothers crush,it must have been terrible'Spirit told the girl "And I'm sorry I blamed you for it"Eva said,now smiling 'I belive that I have to go,you do too,don't you have a race?'Spirit asked the girl,causing her eyes to get wide "Oh my Lord,the race!"Eva said and got up and begun running,only turning back to say goodbye and thanks to Spirit. Once back at her pit,she ran into the Arrow II and got ready for take off,saying sorry she was late to Don,who said it was fine,but it should never happen again. The first race was a comlete disaster,they lost to Toros,and the Arrow II would take more than a couple of hours to fix. "We're missing a few parts"Stan informed Eva and Koji "I know where I can find some,I'll be back in a couple of hours"Eva said and was ready to leave,but was stopped by...well everyone. "If you're going anywhere,we're coming with you"Stan and Koji said "It's too dangerous for you to go alone,young lady"Don said "Molly,are you sure you want to go alone?"Jordan asked "Come on Molly,at least take someone with you"Rick said,all at the same time "You know guys,you should trust me a little more,but if you're so insecure,I'll take someone along,so who's coming?"Eva asked the group of males "Stan and Koji can't both come,someone must stay here and start on the Arrow II"Don said "Jordan must stay here as well,he'll be of help"Eva added "Okay then,Koji,Rick,you're going along"Don said and left the room and soon after the group was off to the market place. Once there,Eva looked for the Scrubs,who,she was sure,could help them "Well,well if it isn't our good friends the humans"Their pilot said "What do you want?"Migel asked "I need a favore"Eva said "A favore,what makes you think think we'll want to help yo with anything?"Flip asked "Well,if we lose and not go to OBAN,then you've lost to a couple of losers,BUT if we go to OBAN,then you've lost by one of the best teams,your fans will grow to respect you both once again"Eva pointed out. The two Scrubs thought about it and desided to help. All the while,both Koji and Rick were looking in amazment,as Eva calmly talked them into helping them. 'Smart little mouse'Rick thought with a smile on his face. Soon the Scrubs had lead them to the place the Scrubs told the group that had everything they needed. Giving the place a look,Eva smiled brightly "We can even up-date the Arrow,with all the things they have here!"She said "Hey,do you remember the plans Stan and I showed you?We could work on them!"Koji suggested "Hey,that'd be awesome,nice thinking Koji!"Eva saaid and high-fived the mechanic. "We'll also be sure to fix the things you pointed out both at the plans and the Arrow"Koji added and Eva evening,the three were bacalong with everything they might need and a few Scrubs to help them. Once back,Stan,Jordan and Don looked in amazment,as Eva walked in proudly. "Hey guys,we're back!"Eva called out "And we brought along a couple of helpful hands!"Koji added. Hours of work later,the Arrow was done,it was now a comlete different star-racer "The Arrow IIIStan said out loud "Oh,come on,not another Arrow,we need to give it a new name!"Eva said brightly "I agree,she needs a new name"Rick said "Thanks Rick!"Eva said as she smiled at the ex-pilot "Well,do you have any name in mind?"Don asked,with a small smile on his lips "Hm..."Was the sound Eva make as she was thinking of a name "How about Firelight?"Rick suggested "No,but how about Stardust?"Jordan suggested himslef "I think something that would have to do with the Wind would be better"Koji pointed out "I agree,but,something that had to do with the Galaxy would be nice as well"Stan said "I think I'll name her...Soundspeed"Eva said with a smile on her face. Eveyone around looked at the Star-Racer and smiled 'I think it's a fitting name"Don said 'I second that!"Jorda,Koji and stan said at the same time "Anyway,I'm going to bed,I'm beat,goodnight guys!"Eva said and headed to bed. "Goodnight Molly"Everyone said back as the girl walked inside her room. "I wonder who we'll go up against tommorow"Eva said to herself,as she changed clothes and went to bed "Well,whoever it is,he's toased"She said again and with that though,she fell asleep. The next morning,seeing no one was awake...again Eva decided to go for a walk along the beach. There,she saw Prince Aikka practising with his Arrows "Good morning Prince Aikka!"Eva said as she walked over to him,after seeing him shot an Arrow. "Hm...goodmorning"Aikka said,with no smile on his face and turned to leave "What.s wrong Prince,hard morning?"Eva joked "I''m sorry Molly,but as my next opponent,I've been ordered to shoot you down the same way I did with that rock over there"Aikka said,pointing at the giand,rock-bulger thing,that fell apart,before turning and walking away again "Prince wait!"Eva called out"We were bound to race against each other sooner or later"She told him "It's not just that,as I told you at the begining of the race I am ordered to eliminate you,simce your laser cannons are so powerful and G'dar was hurt in the last race"Aikka said "Is that it,that's bull!"Eva yelled"And here I thought Nourasians had honer!"She added with a mad look on her face 'I at least expected a fun race against you,but no!"She kept on going "I'm sorry"Aikka said looking down "Hm...if you're so worried about our lasers,then how about a clean race?"Eva suggested "A clean race?"Aikka asked,his ears perking up "No weapons,a race for speed"Eva explained "I like the sound of that...although I'll probably get banished for doing that"Aikka said rolling his eye,but then he smiled,accepting Eva's offer "Okay,if your team does not shoot,then neither will I"Aikka said "Great the Prince,preapare yourself to lose with honer"Eva said with a wink "I am always prepared to lose with honor,Molly,I hope you are as well"Aikka said with a friendly-rivaly smile on his face and the two bumbed fists. Soon after,the two took their own ways and Eva ran back to the pit. "Hey Molly,you'll never guess who we're racing against today"Jordan said with a smirk on his face,as he was loading the cannons "Prince Aikka,I know"SHe said as she passed him "Yeah...but how did you?"Jordan asked "I made a deal with him,no weapons,a race for speed!"Eva said brightly "Young Lady,are you crazy? We need this victory no matter what!"Don yelled at ther "Sir,the Aikka's Arrows are too powerful,even for our up-graded Star-Racer,we don't stan a chance against them!"Eva explained to him "And trust the Nourasinas,never!"Don yelled again "Do,cut it out,Molly is right Don,do you remember the very first race,you were the one who said we'd need to watch out for him. Besides,if he tries to shoot,Jordan can always fire at him before he manages to hit them"Rick pointed out. Don thought it over and in the end agrred. "Very well then,but you better not blow this"Don wanred and Eva nod,before getting in the Soundspeed. Don warned Jordan not to dare to shoot,before he also entered the Soundspeed Not much later they were at the arena and the race was on. Eva and Aikka were racing,but it seemed as if they were dancing,it was amazing! Jordan changed sides and pointed his guns at Aikka,but as soon as he tried to shoot,Eva moved,so he wasn't pointing at Aikka anymore,as he tried to switch sides once again,Eva locked him in "Hey get me out of here!"Jordan yelled "Let me see what I can do"Koji said,but Don stopped him "No,do not let him out,if you do,he might shoot the Prince"Don said and Koji nod,returning his attention to Eva. The race was coming to an end and both were going at maximum speed,but Aikka did a spell on G'dan,aking hm go faster,but Eva applied the driver speed and Passed Aikka,winning the ,Eva opened the glass of the Soundspeed and looked Aikka,who had also landed "Congatulations princess,you won,fair and squear"Aikka said with a smile "Thank you Prince,you almost had me there and I had so much fun,we should do this again sometime!"Eva said with a smile and Aikka agreed. Not much later,Eva was back to the pit and after everyone congretulated her,Don begun yelling at Jordan,who almost shoot the Prince "You may yell at Jordan all you want sir,but I'm going for a walk"Eva said and tried to leave,only to be stopped by Rick "Oh no you don't"The ex-pilot said with a smirk on his face "What,why?"Eva asked "Well,you're good,but I asked Rick to train you a bit"Don said with a smile on his face "What?"Eva asked shocked "Now,get ready little mouse,school's in sention"Rick said and picked her up,taking her outside. Soon after,Eva was running aroung the small lake in-frond of their pit,so she could increase her speed,with Rick on the rocket seat,just ahead of her. After like...an hour and a half of running around,Rick told her to stop and take a break. While at that break,Rick decided to ask Eva about herself and her life. "So,tell me about yourself before Alwas"Rick said "Well...when I was young,my mom died"Eva begun and Rick interupted her saying a 'sorry' "After that,my dad left me too,at a boarding school and never visited,not once. Once I left the school,I travelled to the city,since the school was far from there,I used my rocket seat,I'd mede it myself. Once here,I met Don Wei and he made me a mechanic. A couple of moths later,I became top mechanic,he said I was one of the best mechanics ever,next to Stan and Koji,I've been working at Don's company for...a year and 7 months,then we came here an...I guess that's all"Eva told him "I see...why are you racing Molly?"Rick asked "I'm doing it for my father"Eva said with a sad look on her face "Your father,why?"Rick asked surprised "Well,although he was the one to leave me at the boarding school,I don't blame him,his whole world had come crashing down,it must have been hard"Eva answered "Have you even seen him?"Rick asked "I have...but he's different"Eva said,almost ready to cry 'He's different she says...but who is he?Could it be that...'Rick thought to himself "You are far too kind and forgiving little mouse,Don really doesn't deserve a daughter like you"Rick said,looking up in the 's head shot up and she looked at Rick shocked "How did you?"Eva asked "Pilot's instict"Rick said with a smirk "Are you...going to tell him?"Eva asked in a whisper,looking away "I won't tell him,but you why don't you?"Rick asked "Well,where's the fun in that?"Eva asked,trying to cheere herself up "I guess so"Rick said with a smile and Eva laughed lightly "Now,back to training!"Rick yelled playfully "Yes sir!"Eva said and got up"Hey Rick"Eva said,turning to face him"You're the best,thank you"She said with a smile that made Rick's heart skip a beat "Hehe,it's nothing now,get on with it Mol-"Rick saidbut Eva corrected him "Eva,when it's just us,it's Eva"She told him with a wink "Very well then Eva,now we'll test your speed so,get to it!"Rick said with a smile and Eva nod and begun running 'Eva..."Rick said her name in his head'It defently fits her better'He thought as he watched her run. Another hour passed and Eva was allowed another break. "So Rick,answer me this,why do you wear glasses?"Eva asked "To hide my eyes"Rick asked with a smirk "No shit Sherlock"Eva said,equally playfully "The truth is"Rick begun,as a sad look covered his face"That I don't like my eyes,because of them,I had a very hard childhood"Rick confesed "Oh...I'm sorry I brought it up"Eva said saddly "Nah,it's okay,you told me about your past,it's only fair I tell you about mine,even a little"Rick told her "Only if you want to"Eva said with a supportive smile "I do"Rick said with a nod,before he turned his attention to the sky"My dad died when I was young,around 6. My mother took it very hard. She would always take her anger out on me because I looked so much like him. I had his hair color,only back the I had them short and the most outstanding feature of his...his eyes. My older sister would take care of me and protect me from our mother. When I became 16 and she became 18,my mom went over the line and we left. We went to stay with my aunt and uncle,the sister of my father and her husband. A couple of months later,Don found me and made me a pilot. He became my manager and after that...everything went up for me"Rick told Eva "I see...what about your sister?"Eva asked "She got married a couple of months back and is very happy now"Rick answered "And you...are you happy?"Eva asked shyly "Me...as long as I was racing I was"Rick answered "And now?"Eva asked again "Now...I find joy in seeing you race and training you"Rick admitted "Well then"Eva begun with a blush on her face"I'll just have to stay around so you'll stay happy,right?"She finished "I guess so!"Rick said with a smile on his lips "Say Rick...how old are you?"Eva asked "Me,I'm 22"Rick answered "You,really?You're not much older than me!"Eva said "Hm,how old are you little mouse?"Rick asked "I'll be 17 soon"Eva answered "You defently look younger"Rick pointed out "Thanks...I guess"Eva said "Your welcome little mouse"Rick said "Hey Rick...may I...nah,forget it"Eva begun,but stopped herself "What is it,little mouse?"Rick asked "Forget it,forget it"Eva said,waving her hands in-frond of herself "No,tell me,what did you want to ask me?"Rick asked again "Well I...I just wanted to see your eyes,but it's okay,you don't have to show them to me"Eva said,with a nervous smile "I don't mind"Rick said casually,but inside,he was freaking out "Are you sure?"Eva asked "Sure I'm sure,but only to you,kay?"Rick asked and Eva nod with a bright smile. Rick took a deep breath and raised his hand to his glasses. He closed his eyes and tried to calm down,as he took them of. As he opened them slowly,his fear rose,but that didn't stop his eyes fully,he turned to Eva,who stared at his shocked 'Oh my God,his eyes are simply...'Eva thought "Beautiful"She voiced her last word in a whisper "Hehe,thanks"Rick said,feeling somehow better "Rick,I swear,if I ever see you wear these things"Eva begun,pointing at his sunglasses"When it's just the two of us,I'll kill you"Eva said with a smile on her lips and Rick laughed lightly "I mean...not to make your ego even bigger,but your eyes are stunning!"She said. Rick's eyes were the most amazing and beautiful emerald green eyes she had ever seen! A real emerald can't actually match the shine in his eyes! "Thanks Eva,now...we had a long break,let's get back to training"Rick said,putting his glasses back on "Okay,but first...close your eyes"Eva said as she got up and stood infrond of the still sitting Rick,who had closed his eyes. Eva took off his glasses and placed the on her head,the cupped Rick's face and gave a kiss to each eye,before digging in her pocket,for one of the things she treasured the most,that she always carried with her,a pair of gogles,just like her own,only that their glass was black and the rest a dark blue. Taking them in her hands,she pulled them over his face and around his neck,before pulling his hair out,that were quite smooth,and then pulled the gogles up,placing them on top of his head,just like her own. Then she took his glasses from her head and placed them back in their place. Eva took a step back and told Rick to open his eyes and although she couldn't see his eyes,she could feel them on her. Rick was staring at Eva in shock. She did something very deep,in Rick's opinion,she kissed away the 'curse' that was placed onhis eyes. He felt lighter,he couldn't explain why,he just did. Rick then raised his hand and placed them on top of his head,where the gogles were placed. He grabbed a hold of them and took them off to examine them. After looking at them for a couple of minutes,he placed them again on top of his head,the same was Eva had done and got up "They were the first pair,my mother got them for me,saying that one day I'd be a great pilot like her and they would come in handy"Eva explained. Rick then opened his arms and pulled Eva in a tight hug,letting a tear fall from his eyes "Thank you so much Eva,you have no idea what this means to me"Rick told her "I don't need to,all I want to know is that I did something to help you,something that makes you smile"Eva said,hugging him bacl "You did more than something,you helped me get over the one thing on one else could"Rick confesed,more tears running down his face. "Don't cry Rick,it's going to ruin your beautiful eyes"Eva said in a whisper,letting go of Rick,who wiped his eyes and smiled "That's better,crying doesn't fit you"She said,now more playfully and then went back to training. Jordan,who had been watching since their second break,whispered to himself "Great their bonding,and how come he showed her his eyes?"He said,just a little had his back turned to him the whole time,but he saw Eva taking off his glasses and Rick taking them off on his own ance more before that,then he saw them hug and Eva gave him a pair of gogles. "How cat two people bond in so little time anyway?"Jordan compained "And who could you be talking about?"Came a voice behind Jordan "Wh-what?Satis,what are you doimg here?"Jordan asked when he was the old alien "I saw you talking to yourself and thought I'd ask what's wrong"Satis answered "Hm,nothing much,just Rick and Molly"Jordan said "Rick,he's your original pilot,correct?"Satis asked "Yeah,but now Molly's the pilot and Rick is training her,but intead of training,they're hugging"Jordan complained "I see,I see,they look cute together!"Satis said with a smile "What,Rick's too old for Molly!"Jordan pointed out "Um...are you sure?Rick is...22 if I'm not mistaken and young Molly is almost 17"Satis informed the gunner "What?!"Jordan asked shocked "Hmmm,looks like you don't know your team as well as you thought you did"Satis pointed out,but my responce came from Jordan. Satis then said goodbye and left and Jordan turned back to the two,to see Eva was on a wooden poll,trying to keep herlsef balanced,but looking at Rick,he was smiling at her and Eva was also smiling,causing her to lose her balance and fall in the water,but when she reached the surfave she begun laughing. "Whatever"Jordan said and turned around,leaving the two alone. A couple of hours later,Eva and Rick walked in their pit,with the ex-pilot giving the new pilot a ride on his shoulders "Okay Mol,the ride's over"He said and she jumped off his shoulders "You know,I wouldn't mind if I were using you instead of the Soundspeed"Eva told Rick with a smile "Well,if she breaks,we'll talk this over again"Rick said with an equal smile on his lips "Okay then,let me break her apart"Eva said with a light laugh,that Rick joined. "Anyway,I'm totally beat,I'm going to bed, 'night Ricky,guys"Eva said and walked up to her room,leaving Rick to deal with the sarcasm and irony of the group. "So...Ricky,what have you and Molly been up to?"Stan asked with a perverted smile on his lips "Hm,nothing,let's just say that we got to know each other a little better"Rick said with a grin on his face "And what's with the gogles?"Koji asked "Mol gave them to me,said she wanteed me to have them,they were a gift from a very important person to her"Rick explained "Ain't she young for you?"Stan asked again "I'm not that older"Rick told them "Ten years ain't a big dealt to you?"Koji asked "10 years?How old do you think I am?"Rick asked "Um...25,at least"Koji said "22,F..Y..I"Rick said "Well,it's still a big age difference,7 years"Koji said again "What...um guys,Mol's 17"Rick pointed out "She's what?!"Both asked shocked,drawing Jordan's attention "You're kidding right,17?"Stan asked again "Nope,not at all...anyway,I'm going to bed, 'night"He said and left for his room "Goodnight"All three said,before he entered his room "It's amazing,right?"Koji asked "What's amazing?"Jordan asked "Well,aside the fact that Rick's actually close to someone,that that person is Molly,that said girl and 17 and that is happened in a couple of hours...nothing else I guess"Stan said sarcasticly "Molly is...17?"Jordan asked "Yup"Stan said "Well,I can't say I'm surprised that Rick and Molly are so close,I had my suspisions for a while now"Koji said "You mean,that the persoon you were talking about when I lost the bet,was Rick?"Stan asked shocked "Yep"Koji said and eturned to his work,followed by Stan "I think it's all too fast"Jordan said "I think we just never noticed it was happening before"Koji said "Well,now that I think about it,they do make a great couple,they are alike in so many things,but at the same time so different,it makes sence"Stan said "Hn,whatever,I'm going to bed"Jordan said and went to his room. 10 minutes later,the other two followed and went to sleep,since tomorrow was another day and another race.