Need For Speed Fortune Valley Stories

Chapter 6 - City Lights Part 3

5:30 p.m. Lakeside. "Let's go. Who the hell are you?" A guy asked as he got in his car. "I'm your driver. Name's Lee." Adena answered. "Ramirez." Ramirez said as he introduced himself when he gave Adena a handshake. "Nice to meet you Ramirez. We don't have much time and it's out of the way so we have to punch it." Adena replied as she stepped on the gas and floored it. "Argh, think you can lose those cops for me?" Ramirez asked. "What the hell. Now I got paid for a pick up and drop off. Cop chases wasn't part of the deal." Adena answered. "I'm sure we can settle this. Just drive." Ramirez commanded. "You owe me lunch after this." Adena replied as she shifted to 4th gear. A cop car side swiped the Porsche on the side left side. "Hey! Hey! Hey!" Ramirez exclaimed. "Whoa! Chill out! Jesus!" Adena replied as she did it back and pushed the cop car to a wall. " *sighs* I am getting too old for this." Adena said in her mind as she shifted down and drifted into the car. "Roadblocks! Lee, do something!" Ramirez exclaimed. Garage. "Branden, don't you think it's good to be back together and be back in the garage?" Ellie asked. "You know, after what happened. I felt ashamed of it. But when we're back together, I feel relaxed and happy." I answered. "Hey guys. To let you know, when we take down a street leagues. At some point, you guys will be challenged to a canyon duel. It's like what we did back in Palmont. But this time, it'll be a different. We may start the lead and chase style or we'll start the side by side start. If it's side by side. Then whoever launches first will be the one leading and if they win the first run, they'll be chasing in the second run. Whatever position they pick. You might lead or chase. But if you win the 1st run. It will lead to 2nd run whether they want to or not. If the leader pulls away, you win. But if he chasing car passes the leader in the first run. They'll win and the leader will lose. If a car falls off the cliff or crashes down the mountain, they lose. That's what the canyon duels will be like in this area. We will provide support vans as well to find the right setup for your cars and you guys will practice as well as many runs as I say. There won't be any time trials because I'm afraid we have spectators with stopwatches timing our runs and they might be from the rival teams so stay focused and don't worry about them. The course will be on the mountain pass where Branden raced against La Catrina. Our rival team that is challenging us are the Rolling Runners. Stay focused guys. It won't be easy." Letty replied. "I got this. So we're gonna challenge them next week or tomorrow right?" I asked. "Yeah, it's after Jordan takes down Shift-Lock and you take down Riot Club which you just did already. We have one street league left and we're up. No matter who our opponent is, we won't back away and run. We are gonna dethrone them and we are gonna crush them once we win. Some point, Adena and I maybe challenged as well. I don't know for next week. After we challenge them, we might be doing the same thing later on. During the 3rd stage, at some point either me, Adena or Ms.Chan will be challenged by the pros. I'll decide who will take on the pros. I know I will for sure. The second one, I will decide. Beside you guys are the aces right?" Letty answered. "Yes." Ellie answered. "Right." I replied. Lakeside. "Just So we're clear... for a pursuit you put me in, we're making it a triple." Adena commanded. "Trip-What? I can do double." Ramirez asked. "You know I'll stop the car if you don't follow me commands. I'll just pull over here." Adena answered. "WAIT! Okay, okay, triple! Just... keep driving!" Ramirez exclaimed. "That's what I figure- gah. What the hell!" If he wants to play it, let's do it!" Adena replied as she got bumped from behind. She braked to side by side with the cop car and she side swiped him back. "He's down. Just keep driving girl. Almost to the destination. Taking the desert junction." Adena said in her mind as she floored it hard and drove to the desert. Minutes later. "They're gone? Oh, thank god! Can you drive me to the safe house? Or is that also extra?" Ramirez asked. "It's an extra - I'm just kidding! I'll throw that one in for free. Plus you owe me lunch as well." Adena answered. "How long have you been doing this?" Ramirez asked. "I have been doing this for my 46th birthday back in the Tri City Bay." Adena answered. "Hell of a birthday." Ramirez said. "Don't I know it. What do those cops want with you, anyway?" Adena asked. "The Demon Lords blew my cover and sold me out." Ramirez answered. "You were undercover inside the Demon Lords?" Adena asked. "You really ought to talk to my boss. How'd a girl like you become a runner, anyway?" Ramirez asked. "Took a police cruiser for a joy ride the day my son was born after my pregnancy." Adena answered. "Oh, is that all?" Ramirez asked. "Ended up with twenty cop cars on my tail. Hell out of a way to trash out of the academy. But now I'm a undercover cop for the Palmont Police Department." Adena answered. "You were police?!" Ramirez exclaimed. "Yeah... My rebellious phase. I was part of the Fortune Valley Police Department back then but now I'm part of the Palmont Police Department working as an undercover cop to take down who messes with my family and my crew. I won't arrest you." Adena replied. "No wonder why you're nuts and you got fine breasts as well that I wanna squeeze them because they're like so big like double d's." Ramirez said. "Says the guy who double crossed the Demon Lords. Also I have a husband so I'd advice not to say those things to me or I'll definitely tell him to kick your ass." Adena replied. Kishar Casino. "And that's your stop. Have a nice day." Adena said as she stopped the car. "Good. That was... fun." Ramirez replied as he got out of the car. 5 minutes later. Lakeside. "Ramirez blew his cover so he could get Letty on the list. Now it's time we made use of it." The broker said. "Hang on! I don't even know your name. How do you know Letty's name? I am assure you know I am right?" Adena asked. "Call me the Broker. Also how I know Letty is the gambler. The Gambler told me she's a partner of yours." The broker answered. "Not much to go by." Adena replied. "Do one more job for me, then you decide if you trust me... if you make it out alive. But there's a disguise in your compartment. Put it on before you reach the location. There's a costume you can wear as well." The broker said. "There's no way they won't see through this. C'mon." Adena replied. "Ramirez set you and Letty up with a bulletproof identity. You also have a costume you can use to make them think that you're not you. People don't see what they're not looking for, Lee... trust me." The broker suggested. "Let me put this on before I continue." Adena replied as she stopped the car, took off clothes and changed to her Mercy Pink Skin. "I look so embarrassing in this." Adena said in her mind. "You the new driver? Where are you?" Demon Lords Lieutenant asked. "I'm almost there." Adena answered. "Look, whatever you do... Stay quiet, and don't do anything reckless. Got it?" Demon Lords Lieutenant asked. "What? Me? Reckless?" Adena wondered. The Barrio. "Nova?!" Adena asked. "Yeah. Car just got here. Hey, I don't have time to waste. Step on it." Mackenzie answered. Lakeside. "This better be all of it. You still owe me for last time." Mackenzie said. "Navarro." Mackenzie called. "Where are we on Lee?" The Collector asked. "You focus on the casinos. I'll handle the streets." Mackenzie answered. "They're on my son. I'll have to keep my mouth shut so I don't blow my cover." Adena said in her mind. "I'll focus what i need to focus on. Don't presume to give me orders." The Collector replied. Lakeside residential district. "That's all of them. And hey... Nice time." Mackenzie said. "Hey. That driver... where did you say you found her?" Mackenzie asked. "Not sure. Why?" The collector asked. "Do I know her? She a street racer?" Mackenzie asked. "Oh no, they're onto me. Not good." Adena said in her mind. "Don't think so. Strictly professional." The collector answered. "Well she's fast and quiet. She looks pretty as well. That's a rare combo." Mackenzie replied. "That she is." The collector said. "Keep her on the list." Mackenzie replied. Carenville Casino. "Nice driving. See you again." Mackenzie said as she got out of the car. "Uh, Sure. Yeah you will." Adena replied as she took out her cellphone and called Dom, me and Jordan. "Guys? Nova's up to something." Adena called. "Of course she is." Dominic replied. "I don't know what it is, but the cops are in on it. And she mentioned something called "Skyhammer"..." Adena said. "Just how many strings is that woman pulling?!" Jordan asked. "Doesn't matter. She won't stop us." I answered. "How did you find that out, anyway?" Ellie asked. "Drove her around town in this embarrassing outfit while she bribed all her lackeys. You know... Girl stuff." Adena answered. "You what now?!" Jordan asked. "What outfit are you talking about?" I asked. "Just... keep your eyes open and keep your guard up, Alright? Also I'll come by to the garage to show you the outfit. Just don't laugh at me or I'll definitely get mad." Adena answered. Garage. "Hey mom." I greeted. "Hey Mrs.Lee. What's that outfit you're wearing?" Jordan asked. "It's a pink angel suit I am used to disguise as the new driver. Why? Do you think it's funny?" Adena asked. "No, not at all. It's cute." Jordan answered. "I agree, it is cute like an angel to me." I answered. "Well, it looks cute. Also Letty, do you have a car?" Adena asked. "Yeah, I do. It's the Blue Z33 I bought from the used dealership." Letty answered. "We placed a disguise in your compartment box so check it out when the broker gives you a call." Adena replied. "Guys! I have news." Dominic called. "What is it?" I asked. "A friend of mine has met the double aces of our team in the mountain pass on Providence days ago." Dominic answered. "What the hell? When do we have that? Ms.Disantos. Weren't we in Mount Providence days ago?" I asked. "No, we haven't met in Mount Providence at all." Letty answered. "I don't know if this is true. Jordan let's check it out tonight if it's true." I replied. "Uhh. Sure. Why not?" Jordan asked. Mount Providence. "Heel to toe boi! Wow! Branden, did you just see that?" Jordan asked. "Did you do that heel to toe? Yeah, you're not bad Jordan. It seems like you're improving since I last saw you raced." I answered. "Wow, thanks dude! I guess you're the faster one here man! Hey. Do you miss her?" Jordan asked. "Who?" I asked. "I think it's Raquel or something like that. That last girl you dated and you dumped her cause you wanted to start racing." Jordan answered. "You know dude. I don't care about her. The only girl I care about is Ellie. You may think I have dated a few chicks. Only 3 but I broke up with 2. So just don't bring it up to me plz." I replied. Minutes later. Jordan and I were getting a drink from the vending machine. "Hey check it out. There's a big crowd." Jordan said as he saw a big crowd. "Wait, there is?" I asked as he and I went to check it out. "That's the double aces!" A guy exclaimed. "What?! We didn't have a meet here! And that's not how it's supposed to be at all!" I said as I saw the imposters getting out of their cars. "I'm Branden Lee. The driver of the R34." Imposter 1 said. "That's not what I look like and that's not what I said in my mind. "And I'm Ellie Yajima." Imposter 2 said. "Can we take a selfie?" A girl asked. "Ellie would never do that as well. The imposter one looks ugly and the real one is the beautiful one." I said in my mind. "I can't take this. Hold it right there! You guys are not the real aces!" Jordan said. "Who the hell are you?" Imposter 1 asked. "Those aren't the real aces of the Drifting Hazards! This is the real Branden Lee!" Jordan answered as he shows everyone and points at me while I gave a embarrassing look. "Oh my gosh..." I said in my mind. "Is there proof if that's the real Branden?" Imposter 2 asked. "Branden, do you have your ID?" Jordan asked. "Uhh... I left it in the car. Sorry." I answered. "What?!" Jordan asked. "Ha see, that's not the real Branden. What we are is the fastest racers and you have a slow Mustang!" Imposter 1 answered. "Jordan, stop! This is not the right time." I commanded. "See you chumps around." Imposter 2 said as they got in their cars. "Did you just see that Branden? These guys are framing you and Ellie!" Jordan asked. "I know... we'll get them later." I answered. A day later. "You weren't kidding at all right? These guys are pretending to be us?" Ellie asked. "Yeah, these guys say what you guys do but they don't do though and their cars are fake as well." Jordan answered. "Hello. Is Branden Lee here? I would like to speak with him." A girl asked as she walked to the garage. "Uh, he went out somewhere with his mom. Let me call him." Letty answered as he called. Silver Rock. "Hello? Oh hey Letty" I called as I answered the phone. "What is it?" I asked. "You want us to be back at the garage? Uh I can tell my mom to turn around if you want." I suggested. "Okay bye." I said as I hung up. "Mom, turn the car around." I said. "What? Why?" Adena asked. "Letty just gave me a call and she told us to return to the garage. I think it may have something to do with last night." I answered. She turned the car around and we drove back to the garage. Minutes later. Airfield 73. "You're here? Good. Someone wants to speak with you." Letty said. "Hey, are you Branden Lee from the Drifting Hazards?" A girl asked. "Sure. I guess." I answered. The girl moved her hand up and she slapped me on the face. "You are a disgrace for what you did to my friend! You are a jerk! Do you think you should be ashamed of yourself?!" The girl asked. "What the hell are you talking about? I don't get what it is." I answered. "Do play stupid with me. You know what it is. If that's how it is, goodbye." The girl replied as she was about to walk out. "Whoa! Stop! Branden would never do that. He is a respectful person and he would never do it." Adena said. "Are you his friend?" The girl asked. "No, I'm his mother." Adena answered. "Jordan, I think she's talking about the imposters you two saw last night. You have a picture of them?" Letty asked. "I don't think I do." Jordan answered. "I won't listen to you guys that are his friends." The girl said. "Mrs.Lee's right, my Branden would never do something like that person. There's a mistake." Ellie replied. "Let me ask my friend if she has the real pic." The girl said as she took out her phone and called her. Minutes later. "She's not hanging up. Well, I must go now." The girl said as she walked away and left the garage. "Branden, are you okay?" Ellie asked as she gave a soft rub to my cheek and gave it a smooch. "I'm tired of being slapped! I'm tired of being impersonated! I am tired of this bullshit!" I answered. "Branden, calm down. We would never get mad at you and we would never think you did it." Letty replied. "I think it's time, we mount our assault on them." I said. "Yeah, these damn imposters are just like show offs or posers. They're probably part of the Demon Lords trying to take us out. It's time that they are going down." Adena replied. Tune up shop. Mount Providence. "Hello. Letty, it's me. I'm gonna deliver the R34 to Lee right now. It's modifications and setup is done." Gillian called. "Alright. Do you have his location?" Letty asked. "Yeah, he said he is going to be at Fortune Valley Resort & Casino with Jordan." Gillian answered as she drove to the destination. "Also, Gillian. We found the imposters license plate numbers as well." Letty replied. "Really? Already that fast?" Gillian asked. "So it turns out that they're meeting at Silver Dam later. I'm gonna have you bring Ellie and Cordelia there as well just so if anything else goes down. She also told us to be wary about their activities so we're good." Letty answered. "Yes Letty." Gillian replied. Mountain Providence. Minutes later. "Hey, Branden. You good?" Jordan asked. "Yeah, I'm fine... it's just the fact I had a headache from earlier. I didn't even do it at all right Jordan?" I asked. "No you didn't do it all, it was the damn imposter. I'm sorry you got slapped. I hope everything is okay." Jordan answered. "I hope so. Someone's calling me." I replied as I grabbed my phone from my back pocket and answered it. "Is it the girl?" Jordan asked. "No, it's Gillian." I answered. "Hello. Oh hey Gillian." I called. "You got the car already? Okay, I'll be right there." I said as I hung up. Fortune Valley Resort and Casino. "Hey, there's my car." I wondered as I saw the R34 and the person who got out was Gillian. "Hey Gillian." I greeted. "Hey Branden. I came to deliver the R34 to you. We did some modifications to the body, engine, suspension and drivetrain. We also did it to the interior as well. What do you think?" Gillian asked. "It looks awesome but it looks totally different from before as well. It has a Body Kit, a Carbon Fiber hood and a Spoiler along with the new wheels and the new paint job." I answered. "We changed the Body Kit and spoilers to give some downforce it may increase the weight but it definitely help increasing cornering abilities. The hood. The previous one was heavier so we had to put in a new one to make it lighter along with the new rims. It totally does look sweet to me." Gillian replied. "Man, I wish I had my car modified like that. Maybe in a couple days I'll tune my BRZ like that." Jordan said in his mind. "Anyway, Jordan you stay here. Branden and I are gonna take this car for a spin and we'll return here once we're done." Gillian said as she got in the car. "Alright." Jordan replied. I got in the car as well. "Woah, it's got a roll cage, new Racing Seats and a new Racing Harness. Gillian you're a genius." I said. "We also equipped the boost gauges and a new instrument panel cause the engine's RPM's we're increasing dramatically and it eventually has a high rpm tachometer. It can tell your speed. So you see that line on the bottom of the tachometer? *shows* Branden the small line* It will help you tell your speed. So let's see how it handles." Gillian replied. "Woah, the steering is a little different from the normal and it has NOS buttons as well. Awesome! So do you want me to drive at a slower or a faster pace?" I asked. "Whichever you prefer." Gillian answered. "Alright. Let's go." I replied as I started driving. "I wonder how the run is gonna turn out." Jordan said in his mind. "Alright. Here comes the first turn. Let's do this." I said in my mind as I started to push out the cars limits. "The downforce we equipped should be an aggressive stance. At the same time, it's a little heavy for the car and the engine power is high but it's hard to control. However, Branden should be able to control it when he knows what to do. *sees Branden pumping the accelerator once and twice* He's maybe using this method Letty taught him on the controlling the accelerator but at least it would help him manage his tire wear and how he takes the corners. Wow, he's gotten better when he's behind the wheel." Gillian said in her mind as she observes on how I drive. "The power is high and when you punch it. It's insane! I can't believe this car is a monster. It's a monster machine. Thanks Gillian, you're the best. I can never lose to any supercar with this." I said in my mind as I drifted into the corner and floored it hot at the exit. Summit. "How does it handle Branden?" Gillian asked. "It's awesome. You can feel the lateral G's pushing it hard. Maybe it's cause the wide body kit and this Spoiler. It gives an aggressive look. I feel like I'm ready to take on any other racer with this car, I cannot lose to anyone." I answered. "I'm just glad you're happy with the new looks. Also we found the plate numbers of the imposters. Cordelia warned us about their activities. However, they're going to Silver Dam." Gillian replied. Home. "Hello." A girl asked. "You found the person already? It was not the real Branden right?" The girl asked. "Uh okay, then." The girl replied as she hung up. "What have I done? I slapped the wrong person! I am such a bad person, I hope he doesn't hate me." The girl said in homer mind. To be continued.