The Speed Of The Stars

Chapter 12: Act: 3 Chapter: 1 | The Bump And Run.



Days have passed since March's wild ride with Collei in her Supra. Another Morning at Lyney's gas station, and its full of Joy and Happiness. Beidou Stares at her New R32's Engine, while days ago March Got her Supra modified with the help of Beidou and her mechanic. 

Beidou cant stop staring and wipes down the shining body of her R32.

"I can't believe that you are back!. I'm gonna take it easy on your new heart by running a few PSI of boost. Then once i'm settled. We can turn it up to 100!"

March on the other hand is glossing over her Supra's new look. Collei asks her something.

"Looks like your Supra's got some modifications?"

March Kneels and speaks to Collei.

"Yep, No engine modifications at the moment But a fresh look."

March lists down the modifications made

- RIDOX Front bumper and Side Skirts

- Lowered sports suspension

- Limited Slip Differential 

- HKS Free flow Exhaust system

- Work Meister S1 Wheels

- Carbon Fiber Dashboard

Collei is surprised with how much work's been done.

"Gotta say March. I the way it looks. Still got the targa top?"

March doesn't hesitate to remove the Roof.

"You betcha!"

Collei pats March's Head then heads off to attend to a customer March then yells to Collei.

"Thanks for the downhill run a few days ago!"

Beidou and Lyney overhears this and runs to March Both of them saying the same thing at the same time.

"You rode with Collei!? In The Eight Six!?"

March giggles

"Hahaha Yes i did. But instead she drove my Supra that night! Her downhill is amazing! We were drifting before the corners it was quick and her speed was insane! Every exit is mere centimeters away from the guardrail! It nearly gave me a heart attack!"

Lyney gasps

"She was out there drifting in your Supra? Without a limited slip diff?"

Beidou wonders

"Boss, i thought supra's had Limited slip diffs already?"

Lyney looks at Beidou.

"They do. But it came standard with the Turbocharged Variant. Collei's Non Turbo Came with an Open Diff."

March mimics driving

"Its crazy. Some chick driving a turbo supra bullied about my NA Supra and Collei got upset! So she taught her a lesson on the downhill and passed her like she's nobody!"

Beidou then looks at Lyney

"So boss. You think March is telling truth or is she spitting out bull? You think Collei can do it in an Open Diff?"

March pouts over Beidou's question.

"Look i may act immature sometimes but i saw what i saw with my own two eyes alright?"

Lyney then touches his chin

"If that's the truth. Then we are looking at something way bigger here.

Lyney then looks at March's Supra

"This means Collei's adaptability goes beyond the Eight six."

Beidou then thinks

"Could it be cause they share similar weight? Or maybe even how maneuverable the Supra is to her eight six?

Lyney responds

"It can't be. Arlecchino's been tinkering on that Eight Six way before you were born, The supra is a joke in comparison. We are talking about years of improvements and modifications on that Eight six.

Beidou then understands

"So you're saying Collei's can drive any car we throw at her?

Lyney nods

"Basically yes. As long as it has the FR layout. Then that's where she is at her best. Arlecchino has a saying about it too. She said "An FR trains the driver"

The following night, at a nearby café at Lake Yougou, Seele And Pela are discussing about potentially bringing the Devil Z's power output back up to 600 Horsepower.

Seele leans in close to the table.

"Pela, i was thinking, maybe bringing the Devil Z's power output back up to 600 Horsepower. Ya know, Wangan spec?"

Pela gasps a little

"For the mountain passes? That's way too overkill! Haven't you seen what happened to Yelan and the blackbird? Too much power causes wheelspin, which causes poor tire endurance!

Seele puts a hand up

"Let me finish Pela. I was thinking of adding a boost controller so i can regulate the amount of boost i want. If i'm on the mountains doing a run, then i can lower the boost for less power. If i'm out there on the highways. then i can turn it up to a hundred."

Pela takes a sip of coffee

"Hmm. That's actually a good idea ya know. Adding a boost controller in the Devil Z gives you choices. You don't have to mess around with bigger or smaller turbos at this rate. So yeah. We can definitely put in the old Wangan spec turbos back. And add a boost controller to regulate the turbo boost."

Seele then stands up.

"Sounds like a perfect plan. Come on. Lets head up Yougou. We gotta meet Beidou, March and Collei, at the summit."

As they walk out of the cafe, they spot a white Honda Integra DC2 drive by and park. 

Pela makes a comment about it

"Would you look at that. You can tell it was modified by the way the exhaust sounds like"

Seele giggles a little

"You can definitely tell from practically anything Pela"

The two laugh and head towards the Devil Z. Moments later they drive off, headed to Yougou to meet with the rest.

Back at the café. Yelan is waiting for a contact to arrive.

She looks at her watch impatiently

"Where is she? she's very late..."

Moments later a young girl sits at Yelan's table with a grin in her face.

"Ah, Yelan. So nice to see you after your defeat."

Yelan stares at the young girl

"You're late Silverwolf."

Silverwolf smiles

"You know Yelan, i gotta say. I feel bad for ya loosing to that eight six. What a shame.."

Yelan leans back, crossing her arms

"I told you already Silverwolf. I lost the race. Not the car. It was my own negligence."

Silverwolf rolls her eyes dramatically

"Hmph. I don't know how good this Eight six girl is, But when i beat her. You can clearly tell i'm better than you.

Yelan raises an eyebrow, a slight smile playing in her lips.

"You are all talk Silverwolf. That eight six driver is something else. Her cornering speeds are something to be desired."

Silverwolf leans forward. Eyes narrowing

"Oh yeah? Care to put where your money is worth? I bet i can take her down in half the time you took to loose!"

Yelan taps the table. Her usual calm self slipping away.

"Cut the crap Silverwolf! That eight six driver is lightning quick! She's unstoppable on the downhill. It doesn't matter if you are in an FF or an AWD. When it comes to Yougou's downhill. She's there to chase you down no matter what...

Silverwolf chuckles, a mischievous glint in her eye

"Really? I can take her on fair and square. But.. I've got a more interesting idea. Something to.. Ensure my victory"

Yelan Suddenly gups her coffee. Understanding what Silverwolf meant.

"Wait... You mean...

Silverwolf slows nods. Savoring Yelan's reaction

" You'll see. I'll give her a downhill run so dangerous she wont even know what flew past her... There can only be one downhill specialist...

Back at Yougou. Heading up, Seele and Pela are enjoying the calm night. Pela rolls her window down. Taking in the scene and wind

"Nothing like a late night run up Yougou.:

Seele takes a glimpse at Pela

"Yep, Nothing can beat the evening breeze, and empty roads."

Pela keeps looking at the scenery

"So Seele. Why are we heading up Yougou anyways?"

Seele shifts gears

"Beidou is practicing her Technique in her R32 today. Figures since we are at Lake Yougou. We might as well pay them a visit."

Pela then looks at Seele

"Nice to know that Beidou's got her R32 Back. Sounds like she's glad to see the car back."

Seele Nods 

"Yep. Cant stand not seeing your own car you worked hard on for weeks.:

Seele nods. A smile on her face

"Absolutely. Beidou's been itching to get behind the wheel of her R32 again. Now that her engine's replaced and modified. She's been itching to give it a go.

As they reach the top of Yougou. They see headlights and smoke Pela leans forward to see what she can see.

"I see headlights, I think that's them"

Seele squints 

"Yep. That's them. There's Beidou's R32. And parked on the side is March's Supra

As they approach them. Beidou pulls on the handbrake to perform a perfect handbrake turn. She then leans out of the window and looks at Collei and March.

"Hey! I'm getting the hang of this handbrake turns now!

Collei claps enthusiastically

"Looking great there Beidou!"

March tilts her head looking at Collei.

"But Collei, when you drove my Supra, I didn't see you pull the handbrake once. How come?"

Collei rubs the back of her neck

"Oh. Umm.. I use the brakes instead of the handbrake. It's a different technique."

Beidou then explains.

"Unlike what i'm doing. Collei is using a technique called "Braking drift" it shifts the load from the back, to the front, Making the rear lighter and want to slide more often."

March slightly slumps her shoulders

"Awww. There's so much to learn."

Beidou gives March a thumbs up

"Don't worry! You've still got a lot to learn. Besides, You'll eventually get there."

Beidou parks her R32 In front of March's supra. and Right on cue, Seele and Pela pull up behind March's Supra. Both of them steps out and walk toward the others

Seele Snaps her fingers and looks at the R32

"Looks like someone's been busy while their car was in the shop"

Beidou puffs her chest slightly

"Of Course. I wasn't gonna put that downtime to waste. I came prepared with today's session"

Pela gives an enthusiastic thumbs up

"See? nothing beats hands-on practice backed with solid theories!"

Collei then smiles. A hint of Racer's pride.

"So, umm.. Since we are all here... Why don't we have a friendly competition? See how much we've all improved?"

Everyone is shocked at what just came out of Collei's mouth. March suddenly hugs Collei

"Look at you Collei! Speaking the words of a Street Racer!"

Everyone looks at each other Beidou then speaks up

"Sounds like a perfect Idea! We can go By pairs. I can go by myself. Seele with Pela. and March and Collei."

March fidgets with her keys.

"I- I don't know if i'm ready though"

Collei Then puts an arm around her shoulder

"Don't worry March. I've got this"

The group laughs and heads to their cars

Beidou leans out at her window.

"Last one pays for dinner!"

At March's supra. Collei and March finishes up strapping their 5 Point harnesses

"I'm trusting with you on this one Collei. Go and beat them!

The three cars line up at the start line. Beidou's R32 is in front. Seele's Devil Z Behind with Pela behind the wheel. And March's supra Behind the Devil Z with Collei in the Driver's seat

March tightens her harness

"Drive it like you stole it Collei! Show them what this NA Supra can really do!"

Collei revs the engine

"Don't worry March. I'll show them."

Beidou puts a hand out with three fingers. She slowly drops one each second and signals them to go. All three cars Launch at the start line. An Impromptu race begins All three cars reach the first turn.

Pela notices something with Beidou's technique

"She's improved. Her drifting is much more smoother and precise than before."

Seele watches the road ahead" 

"She's been busy, i'll give her that. Show me what you've got Pela!"

Pela smirks and presses hard on the gas

"You got it Seele"

As They continue to race down. Collei notes Pela's Driving style. Keeping pace with the Devil Z

"Her technique is impressive. Like she drives the Devil Z for years."

March smiles, she remembers something.

"Well, Pela is the one that tuned the Devil Z's suspension. So she knows a thing or two about the car's handling"

The race intensifies The next four hairpins kept the same positions Beidou in front. Seele and Pela in the middle of the pack. And March and Collei behind. They approach a corner with a gutter.

March calls Collei's attention.

"Collei! The gutters!"

Collei smirks

"Time for a little party trick."

Collei hooks the left wheels into the gutter. Slingshooting the Supra past the Devil Z with ease

Pela's eyes open wide Seeing the Supra pass her

"What the- Seele! Did you see that?!"

Before Seele Can respond. Flashing headlights appear in the Rear view mirror. Rapidly approaching

Seele glances back

"Pela, We've got company. And they're coming in hot!"

As they enter a right hand corner. A white Integra suddenly divebombs them. Cutting off the Devil Z.

Pela slams on the brakes. Locking up the front wheels due to the lack of ABS

"Argh Shit! Hold on tight!"

Pela eases of the brake to let the front wheels spin again. But simultaneously the Rear of the Devil Z begins to fishtail. Pela fights for the controls and manages to regain control.

Pela grits her teeth.

"What the hell was that for!? That maniac could have wrecked us!"

Seele points at the Integra

"Well chase it! We cant let them get away with it!"

Pela Narrows her eyes and Slams the gas pedal

"With Pleasure..."

The Devil Z urges forward chasing after The white Integra. And March's Supra

In the Integra Silverwolf Smirks

"Time to show these amateurs what real racing is all about."

She then divebombs and cuts off Collei. Forcing her to slam the brakes to avoid contact. 

Collei yanks the wheel 

"Shit! Hold On!"

The Supra's tyres screech for grip. Narrowly avoiding Collison. Silverwolf's Integra is now behind Beidou's R32

 March lets out a shaky breath

"What the fuck was that for!? If she'd scratch my ride I'd Punch Her!"

Collei grits her teeth and punches the gas

"We're not out of this yet! That Car is going down!"

The Devil Z and the Supra now give chase to the Integra. as they reach a Left hand corner Silverwolf inches closer to Beidou's R32.

Silverwolf mutters to herself.

"This race comes to an end. Time for a little.. Nudge"

As Beidou brakes for the Left hand Corner Silverwolf taps the Rear Bumper of the R32. Sending it into a Spin

Beidou's eyes open wide and she slams on the Brakes as hard as she can.

"Come on, Come on Stop for me Baby!!"

Miraculously, the R32 Stops, just shy of the guardrail. The Devil Z and the Supra Stop's the race and everyone checks on Beidou

Seele runs to Beidou's Aid

"Beidou! Are you alright!?

Beidou climbs out of the car. Shaky

"I- I'm fine"

Beidou then glances to the Integra who's engine is revving menacingly.

"Hey! What the fuck's that for!? You could've killed me or ruined my ride!

Collei clenches her fists. Trying to hold in anger.

"That's the same car that almost ran us off!"

March walks towards the Integra. Cracking her knuckles

"What the hell!? This is not a fucking Nascar race you ass!

Before March gets any closer. The Integra speeds off into the night. Leaving everyone behind. Everyone stares into the darkness and wonders. Who is that driver?


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