X.W.P. 3257: WORST CASE SCENARIO

pt.8

The tires on Xena's car screeched as she speed around the corner, flipping on the siren as she chased after the vehicle in front of her. She clenched the steering wheel tight as the cityscape flew past the windows as she drove. Her gaze focused on the car ahead trying to dart between traffic in an effort to lose Xena. But she stayed hot on their trail. Even when she was a few cars back, Xena maneuvered between the vehicles and found herself right behind her fleeing suspect once again.

XENA
Your gonna have to try a lot harder than that if you wanna get rid of me now.

Over the centuries Xena had picked up a vast variety of skills to add to the already impressive resume that had all come in handy in all sorts of situations. One of those skills being driving. Once she was behind the wheel, Xena could chase down anyone. No matter how good they thought they were, Xena could always out maneuver them. And Xena wasn't about to let this situation be any different.

XENA
You got lucky getting away once, I won't you escape again.

The two cars sped up a hill. Launching through the air as they went over the top, before landing back on the road on other side and continued on without stopping. Tire marks scared the pavement as the car in front suddenly skidded around another corner. Xena followed right behind, but her tires must've lost some traction. Because as she sped around the corner, her car slid further through the intersection and spun out. Xena quickly stepped on her brakes and brought the car safely to a stop. With the vehicle now facing the wrong direction, Xena looked behind her, seeing her mystery suspect driving away.

XENA
If you think you're getting away that easily, you've got another thing coming.

Xena quickly put her car in reverse and while turng in her seat and looking behind her, went on chasing after the other vehicle while driving backwards. Having no more difficulty keeping up than when she was driving normally. The two cars continued through the busy city streets. Avoiding the other people on the road as they breezed past the traffic. The mystery person in front quickly turned another corner. Xena took the opportunity and briefly stopped in the intersection and switched back to driving regularly as she stomped on the gas and continued the chase. Xena's pursuit eventually led her to the outskirts of the city. The sun had begun to set as the lead car suddenly turned off the road and sped down a dirt path. Xena stayed right on their trail and followed close behind.

GABRIELLE
Huh Xena should be home any time now.

Gabrielle put down her phone after checking the time. Looking out the window at the slowly darkening sky as she sat on the couch.

LUKA
Can we play one more game?

Gabrielle looked at Luka who was on the other end of the couch and smiled as she shook her head.

GABRIELLE
Sorry but it's getting late and little boys need their sleep.

LUKA
Pleeeease.

Gabrielle couldn't help but smile and laugh a little at the cute little face looking up at her.

GABRIELLE
Fine, but this is it. One more game then it's bedtime got it.

LUKA
Okay.

A car burst through a locked gate as it kicked up dust from the dirt road beneath it's tires. It drove full speed towards an unknown destination. Another car followed not far behind with Xena at the wheel as she remained in hot pursuit. With no other traffic in her way, Xena began to gain ground on the vehicle she had been chasing.

XENA
Big mistake going somewhere much more open. Now I gotcha.

The sky got darker as night fell and the lead car made a quick turn behind some trees momentarily leaving Xena's sight. Xena made the same turn. She was suddenly forced to stomp on the brakes when she saw the car stopped right at the turn. However she couldn't stop in time and smashed into the back end of the car. Fortunately Xena was uninjured, just a little stunned. She sat there for a moment as she realized what happened. Then she saw a person a little in the distance going into the abandoned amusement park that she just realized she was at.