Need For Speed Tri City Stories

Chapter 18 - A drive down Knife's Edge and a betrayal

Eternity Pass. "That was one awesome race Ellie! The way you passed that TT was amazing!" Jordan exclaimed as he gave Ellie a high five. "I knew I couldn't pull this one off without losing. But it was a close one, I swear I could've lost if the tires worn out on me more if I wasn't ready." Ellie replied. "The key point to break the TT's weakness is it's understeer, the TT has heavy understeer and when it brakes, it's tires are always worn out." Letty explained as she gave Ellie a water bottle and she took a chug from it. "Alright we're moving out! Jordan, take the 2nd van!" Gillian commanded. "Yeah, Alright!" Jordan exclaimed. Hours later. 4:30 a.m. Lofty Heights Downhill. I took a drive down Lofty Heights in my FD to practice my one handed steering. I braked into the corner, shifted down from 4th to 3rd Gear and turned the wheel with my right hand. "Sheesh, even though from my point. My technique may have gone better so far. But can you even win a battle with just one hand?" I wondered in my mind as I stepped on the accelerator. 4:50 a.m. apartment. I parked the car outside and got out of the car. "I'm done with the deliveries mom, I'm gonna go to bed." I said as I opened the door, went inside the Safehouse, went upstairs to my room, opened the door, laid down on my bed and went to sleep. "Got it." Adena replied. The next day. 7:45 p.m. Sunday Bistro. "You want to take a drive with me on Knife's Edge?" I asked. "Yeah, I never seen you drive behind the wheel. Please let me take a drive with you?" Ellie begged as she prayed to me while begging. "Okay, you can take a drive with me. But it can be as much as you want." I replied. 10:45 p.m. Knife's Edge. "You sure you can handle this?" I asked. "Yeah I can handle it. Don't worry about me." Ellie answered. "Alright, just let me know when to stop you get scared or car sick. I'm just gonna cruise at normal and push it hard at the end." I replied as I started driving down the pass and pushed it to my normal limit. I shifted from 3rd to 2nd as i approached the first few corners and cruise coasted down the corners until the 5th. Ellie was surprised and she was screaming with thrills because of my driving skills. "Woah, Branden! You're amazing, the way of his shiftwork and how he is adapting to the car's capabilities. He's fast!" Ellie exclaimed in her mind. I approached the other 5 corners and pushed myself to the limit which means I am pushing it to 80% and at the end. "He's very skilled! I would never see a boy like this drive very fast!" Ellie said in her mind as she looks at me driving behind the wheel and when I look serious when racing.  "Branden go faster, step on it harder! I love this!" Ellie commanded. "If you say so." I replied as I pushed it hard at the end and floored it and shifted it to 4th Gear. The backfire spitted out of the exhaust, shifted to 5th, and down the road to Kempton. Morgan Beach. "Branden, you're an amazing driver and you are fast." Ellie said. "I never had anyone admire the way I drive. First time when someone sat next to me as I drove fast. You never got scared when I went that fast. Only some others were scared. But you, you weren't scared at all." I replied. "Of course, but you were one of the amazing type of drivers I like. The others are just like making me car sick. But you, you're fast." Ellie said as she gave a smile to me. "I guess that's a point, thank you for that compliment Ellie." I replied as I looked at her and gave a smile to her. "You're welcome Branden. Thank you for the drive too, I know you will definitely be faster than anyone." Ellie said as she gave a blew a kiss to me and I blushed with joy and happiness. Tuesday. 5:00 p.m. Safehouse. "Branden!" Jordan called as he knocked on the door. "Branden, I've been meaning to tell you this but you better not get mad." Jordan said. "What is it that you want to tell me?" I asked. "You know I kinda find your team like slow as a turtle and for that type I am going to join The Demon Lords. Joseph is gonna join as well. I'm not letting you win this one. So goodbye to you and your team." Jordan answered as he walked out of my room and he went downstairs and outside. "Damn it, that bastard! I knew this would happen and I knew he would betray me and join their group to take us out, what a traitor!" I exclaimed as I stomped on the floor and walked furiously to my bed. I heard a knock on the door. "Come in!" I exclaimed. Ellie came into the my room. "Branden, what's wrong? Did something happen?" Ellie asked as she sat on the bed with me. "It's nothing..." I answered. "Are you sure you're okay? Just be honest, I won't get mad at you if you tell me Branden. If you tell me, I can cheer you up." Ellie replied. " *sighs* Promise not to freak out if I tell you this?" I asked. Minutes later. "No way, he betrayed us and joined Josh's group instead?!" Ellie exclaimed. "It felt he wanted to support their group and take us out along with Joseph." I said. "I'm sorry that happened Branden, it's not your fault." Ellie replied as she puts her arm on top of my shoulder. "It's okay Ellie. I appreciate the support. Thank you." I said as I looked at her with a smile and she smiled again. Hours later. 4:45 p.m. Safehouse. I heard guests knocking on the door and I opened. "Branden? Is that you?" Dominic asked. "Dominic?" I wondered. "Hey dude, we gotta talk." Dominic said as he and I walked to my room. "Bro I heard about what happened to you and your crew. Ellie told me what happened and I'd figured you may need an few crew members to help you guys out. Me, Azlynn and Hollee will join you guys to help you take out Josh. What do you say? Do you want to do it?" Dominic asked. "Yes please Dom. We could use your support on this too. You, Azlynn and Hollee are more than welcome to join us anytime." I answered. "Alright then, I'll let them know that we're joining. We're on your side Branden." Dominic replied. "Thanks guys, I owe you one." I said as I gave a smile to him and a handshake. Living room. "Okay, guys. It looks like other racing teams from different areas are here to challenge us to a defensive race which means the areas we claimed, they want it back. Your goal is to accept the challenge. If you win, that turf is defended and it's still ours. But if we lose or back out, that turf is theirs. You guys are specific with this?" Letty asked after she explained and showed us the world map that shows the blue is our turf and the white is the enemy's turf. "I'm specific with it." Cordelia answered. "Let's get to work guys." Letty commanded as she got in her car.