Need For Speed Fortune Valley Stories

Chapter 25 - Payback Part 2

Silver Dam. 7:45 p.m. "Try to pull this off Karina. I know you can win this." I said. Karina gave a nod and the race was about to begin. "Heads up! I'm gonna start the countdown! 3, 2, 1, Go!" Gillian exclaimed as she started the countdown and the 570S launched off the start very fast than the P1. "So... It's down to you and me.. Nova." Karina said. "You've seen the kind of tech we have in our cars. You've got no chance." Mackenzie replied. "Hah, cheat all you want. I'll still win." Karina suggested as she accelerated hard on the next corner. "Karina Karina Karina. Down to you and Nova with everything on the line. Tell me you got this." The Gambler called. "I got this." Karina replied. They approached the bridge section that leads to the Silver Canyon. "End of the line, Monterey. With this tech in this car, I'll control every outcome of every race in the Valley... This city tried to break me... Now it's my turn." Mackenzie said. "Not if I can do anything about it." Karina replied. "Please. Even your "friend" The Gambler knows what's coming. He just chose to stand on the wrong side of history." Mackenzie suggested. "So much for that fancy tech of yours, Nova. You're losing." Karina chuckled. "Not for long." Mackenzie replied. Karina was warping through all of the sections that the fancy tech in that P1 is losing and falling behind. "Mackenzie. You told me you'd handle this. Yet here we are." The Collector called. "I AM handling this-." Mackenzie called. "No. I'll take care of this myself." The Collector replied. "What do you mean?" Mackenzie asked. "Congratulations, Monterey. You're on your way to beat my racer." The Collector said. "Sounds like it." Karina replied. "Monterey, I could use someone of your talent in the Demon Lords. You'll be the top racer in town... and rich beyond your wildest dreams." The Collector suggested. "But there's a catch, right?" Karina asked. "A small one. You have to lose the race." The Collector answered. "No! I am not losing this!" Karina exclaimed. "You can't replace me! I gave you this city!" Mackenzie exclaimed. "And you're gonna lose me the whole thing because of your damn vendetta." The Collector replied. "Thanks for the offer. Pass." Karina said. "C'mon, Karina. What do you want? Fame? Fortune? Lina's head on a platter? Name it, it's yours." The Collector asked. "I want you to give me everything you've got. So when you lose, I'll know it's because I was better." Karina answered. "This is not over." The Collector replied. They were now on the downtown section of the end of the highway as they turned to the exit. "C'mon, Karina! Cards are coming down!!" The Gambler exclaimed. Karina activated both of the Nitrous buttons for maximum boost pressure and launched off the exit very fast as she was in a roller coaster. "Karina Monterey!!! Karina Monterey defeats Mackenzie Nova and wins the Outlaw's Rush for Silver Rock!!!" The Curator exclaimed. Karina crossed the line first and stopped her car. "Woooh!!!" Letty exclaimed. "Yeeeeeah!!!" Jordan exclaimed. "I can't believe it!! She won!! Yes!!" Ellie exclaimed as she cheered and the others ran to Karina. Mackenzie drove past her and gave Karina a dirty look. "Oh yeah!" Adena exclaimed. "Hahahah! Yes!! World's greatest here!" Jordan replied. Karina looked at me and I gave her a smile. "You got a lotta stuff, kid. Well done." I said as I gave a pat to Karina on the shoulder. "Thank you Branden." Karina replied. "Where are you?" Mackenzie asked. "Your damn wager has ruined us, Nova. It's going to take all I have just to survive this. The Demon Lords is done with the streets... and we are done with YOU." The Collector answered. "You can't! I've work too hard for this!" Mackenzie exclaimed as she got out of the car but then a few enforcers surrounded her. "Everything you've achieved I've given you, now I'm taking it away." The Collector replied. "Take me down, and you'll burn with me! You know how much I've got on you, on all of you?!" Mackenzie asked. "I should have never trusted you, I will not make that mistake again." The Collector answered as he drove away. "Your play against the Demon Lords was both ruthless and elegant, Mr. Weir. Karina Monterey was an inspired move. She might still prove useful in the future." Kobashi called. "I know." The Gambler called. "The Collector is finished. You've won your wager. Welcome to Arkwright." Kobashi replied. The Gambler hung up and walked back. The next day. Lakeside. 5:50 p.m. "Over here, Ellie.. you're just in time!" Adena called. Ellie closed the door and took a seat. "So Ellie. Do cars have a heart, perhaps? Should I try finding a new engine?" Jovanna asked. "No thank you. I don't plan on buying one." Ellie answered. "Guys what are you doing here? The meat is ready! If you don't come eat it, you'll miss it." Adena replied as she started grilling the meat. "Wow... what's this!?" Ellie wondered as she took a bite of her Korean steak. "I've never eaten such tasty meat in my whole life!" Ellie exclaimed as she took a bite of her meat. "Me too!" Nicole replied. "This is common stuff and it's really good." I said as I took a bite of my bacon mochi. "I didn't know that real beef could be so amazing!" Ellie replied. "This is a disbandment party right? Haven't you got a speech to say for this Ms.Disantos?" I asked. "Nothing in particular. It's fine if they enjoy some good food all together." Letty answered. "Let's disperse with the formalities! There's also plenty of various drinks!" Adena replied. "You know it's gonna be sad..." Dominic said. "When you think about that there'll be no more Drifting Hazards meetings." Jovanna replied. "I've never spent days so satisfying my life... always thinking about the state of the R34 condition no matter the time. The adrenaline line coming out at the battles no matter how much sleep deprived I was. My heart was throbbing faster and more energetically that when I fell in love with a girl... Letty, everyone, I'm really grateful to have been able to become a member of the Drifting Hazards. It's a bit embarrassment, but... I've come to the point of thinking to get a job related to races or motor sports..." Dominic explained. "What's embarrassing about it? I was thinking to do the same too. It's really been an amazing experience. I have the feeling that'll greatly influence my life from now on.." Jovanna replied. "Here drink it up Jovanna." Adena suggested as she poured a beer on Jovanna's cup. "Whoa, relax Adena. That's too much." Jovanna suggested. "This is just between us... but.. Karina and the new driver has an offer to be one of our drivers." Adena said. "For real? Amazing! If those two take off, that's a great opportunity for us too right?" Dominic asked. "Our dream isn't over yet, isn't it?" Jovanna asked. "The real purpose behind the Drifting Hazards is yet to unfold. Right Letty?" Adena asked. Letty became silent as she was looking at the sunset. "I am announcing this right to your faces! I'm going to take up professional racing!" Karina exclaimed. "You'll definitely succeed since your Karina! I toast to that!" Jordan replied as he was about to open a can of beer but Karina took it from him. "Idiot. You're supposed to drive! Yours is HERE." Karina said as she handed Jordan a sundae. "The day is gonna darken." Jovanna said. "Wonder what's with this peaceful sorrow. Feels like an eternally memorable summer is at an end." Cordelia replied as she looked at the sky. Hours later. Fortune Valley Hospital. I was sitting in the hospital due to the birth of our child. "How is she doing?" I asked. "Apparently the baby is still kicking but we are still trying to force it to pop. Come in if you want. I think she is in pain right now." Adena answered as she escorted me and Letty to the emergency room that Ellie was in. "Okay, try comforting her cause she is like in pain right now. So just try to comfort her." Adena suggested. I ran up to Ellie and tried my best to comfort her. "Are you okay Ellie?" I asked. She was screaming in a lot of pain as I was in horror. "Ellie, grab my hand and look at me. Think of a situation and a sacred memory you had with me. Try thinking about it and think of all of the memories you did with me while you keep pushing it out." I said. Ellie grabbed my hand she kept trying to push the baby out of her belly as she was in pain but then the baby was almost out. "Come on, Ellie!! Push!!" Letty exclaimed. Ellie pushed the baby out and Adena caught it quickly. She wrapped the baby up with a small swaddling blanket and handed it to Ellie. "On my calculations, it turns out to be a baby girl." Adena said as she looked at the baby. "Aww, she's so cute." Letty replied as she looked at the baby. Ellie handed the baby to her. "Hi there, welcome to earth. Aww you want to play a game? Goochy goochy goo... I'll return her Ellie." Letty said as she was playing with the baby girl and they started laughing a bit but after that she returned the baby to Ellie. "Hi there little one, you look so adorable." Ellie said as she carried and looked at the baby. "Branden, what should we name her?" Ellie asked. "You know, I think we should name her Lilly Clark." I answered as Ellie handed me the baby and I started carrying it. "Hi there you. Welcome to the world. This will be your first time here. Who's your daddy?" I asked. "We will have to do a little process before you can take her home Ellie." Adena answered. I handed my mom the baby as she was doing progress on her while I gonna be doing other stuff with Letty. Hours later. Lakeside. Mansion. "She's so adorable." Jovanna said. "I know right? It's so cute to see Branden becoming an actual dad. I hope he does his parenting right." Cordelia replied. I heard a doorbell rang from the living room and I ran to the door to open it. I opened it and it was Karina. "Hey Karina. Come on in." I said. "Thank you Branden. I just came to see the baby." Karina replied as she closed the door. She saw Ellie carrying the baby. "Aww, she's adorable." Karina said as she looked at the baby. "Indeed. Karina you might become a babysitter since Branden raised you as the new driver. You can take care of her when we're gone sometimes." Ellie replied. "Thank you so much. Ellie, I will do my best to take care of her when you're gone." Karina said as she bowed. "Guys. The Gambler just invited us to a ball! We all should go there!" Letty called. "He did? Wow, maybe it's cause Karina won and we're the best." I wondered. "You know, you guys can go. I'll stay behind and take care of the baby. They might not allow kids in there so yeah." Dominic replied. "I think you have a point Dom. We'll tell you how it went." Ellie said. Minutes later. The Bellagio. We arrived at the parking lot and we parked our cars there. We got out of the cars and walked to the elevator that leads to the lobby. We walked to the ballroom which is where the gambler is at. "You guys are here? Good, this is a prom event that I invited you guys to go to and this is really awesome! Also there is this racer that Letty told me about that I should introduce you to." The Gambler said. The girl walked out as she was with him. "Hi there guys." The girl said. "Who are you?" I asked. "I am Arianne Reyes. The driver Letty told you guys about that I am gonna be racing for this team along with Karina." Arianne answered as she introduced herself. "I'm Ellie Yajima. Nice to meet you Arianne. You're taking over my place right?" Ellie asked. "That's right. I will take over your place since Karina is taking over Branden's place and we will become the new drivers while you guys are retiring. I hope it goes well for you as well." Arianne answered. "Now you guys go have an awesome prom night!" The Gambler replied. We all went to the ballroom to have fun and we had tons of drinks and food. Meanwhile. 9:00 p.m. I got out of my bed and went downstairs to the doorway outside. I yawned and stretched. Then my mom closed the trunk of her Cayman GT4. Before I got in my Cayman S. I looked at my M3 GTR parked next to my R34. I gave a smile and got in the Cayman GT4. I started the engine and I took off to do my delivery. Mount Providence. I took the corner at a fast speed with my one handed steering. During my drive, I encountered a GT-R R35 on the way there. When I passed by it. It made me realize that it is a future me behind the wheel or it's a car that has been watching over me since I was driving the 4th generation GT-R. But so, I got my revenge. I am now a father and officially on retirement. The Demon Lords are struck down and we got our city back and became the new champions on this turf along side Tri City Bay. What will my dream become during retirement? Where will the future lead me to since I am now a dad and a racing mentor. Is it I, Branden Lee. The former street racer in the Tri City Bay. The end.