Fangs And Blood

1

Crusher yawned tiredly as he got up that morning.

Yesterday had been his 18th birthday. Pickle threw a huge party with all their friends and everything. They partied all night long, but when he came back, he didn't feel tired at all. He still felt like he could party all night if he wanted to.

But this morning, he felt like he couldn't get up at all.

"Ugh... weird..."

He pried himself off his bed and made his way to the kitchen. There he was met with Pickle, who smiled as he made breakfast.

"Morning, Crusher! Did you like your party?"

"Yeah… I did…" Crusher yawned, tiredly making his way to the table. "Man, but I'm so tired…"

"Maybe you partied a little too hard last night," Pickle frowned. "After breakfast, wanna go back to bed?"

"Yes, please!" Crusher nodded and rubbed his eyes. "What's for breakfast?"

"Garlic bread and pasta!" Pickle giggled and set the food down.

However one smell from the garlic made Crusher wanna puke.

"W-What's the matter? You love this stuff!"

"Yeah… I guess not today…" Crusher gagged and pushed the plate away.

"Huh, alright then," Pickle looked confused as he moved the plate closer to him. "Have some pasta then!"

"There isn't any more garlic in there… is there?"

"Not that I remember…" Pickle hummed in thought.

"Okay, good."

After some breakfast, Crusher went back to his room to have some rest. He headed to his window to open it, but when he was met the light, he felt a burning sensation that made him hiss and shut the window again.

"Ugh... no sunlight for me this morning..."

He slumped onto his bed, hoping to get some rest. He closed his eyes, aiming to only sleep for a few more hours.

But when he awoke, he glanced at the clock in shock.

5:58 PM

"Seriously?! I slept all day?!"

He got up immediately before running out of his room. On the plus side, he feels energized.

He ran to the kitchen to find Pickle making dinner.

"Hey, Crush! Long nap, huh?"

"Nap?! I missed lunch! And the race this afternoon!" Crusher hissed.

"Aw, it's okay, Crush, you'll still be able to catch the race tonight," Pickle assured him.

"Oh, right! Better hurry and eat or I'll miss it!"

He ate quickly then zoomed off. Pickle's eyes widened in surprise as he watched the other zoom quicker than normal.

"Whoa... that nap must have really boosted him! CRUSHER!! WAIT UP!!"

X

The Monster Dome was crowded with many happy, excited fans as they waited for the race to start. All the racers were lines up at the starting line, with Crusher speeding to them, making a late entrance.

"Whoa, Crusher! You got here fast!" Blaze exclaimed.

"What was with the late entrance dude? We were just about to start without ya!" Darington said.

"Overslept!" Crusher sighed.

"Well, whatever the reason, you're here now. Let's get this race started!" Watts said, charging her tires.