Cars: A Hostile Switch of Fate (Cars fan fiction)

Chapter 1: What now?

The crowds were cheering at the Motor Speedway of the South; everyone was on their tyres, viewing the spectacle. The first race of the season had ended with a great return.

“Ka-chow!” he yelled. Lightning McQueen back in racing was very unlikely, let alone him back in victory lane. A sleek blue next generation race car watched the ceremony from the side.

Wave Crashentyre smiled at Lightning, who gave him a wink. Wave was the Piston Cup Champion, but had given his spot up to allow Lightning to make his comeback.
Sighing, Wave made his way to his trailer followed by Lightning.
“Congratulations, Lightning. You deserve this.” Wave uttered. “Thanks,” replied Lightning. “So, what are you going to do now?”
Wave thought. “I guess I will have to find a new sponsor. Until then, let’s just soak this in,” Wave spoke. Wave and Lightning, followed by their friends Michael Gearsberg and Cruz Ramirez, climbed into their respective trailers and set off for Radiator Springs.

They all left the Speedway and were celebrating Lightning’s win.
Wave had a moment to himself. Giving Lightning his spot in today’s race had sacrificed his Rust-eze contract. He is now a free agent, without a sponsor.

Within a few hours, the racers were back in the deserty terrain of Carburettor County and were approaching town. Everyone was over the moon about today’s race and from a distance, one could hear music playing.

“CONGRATULATIONS!” everyone yelled when Lightning’s driver Mack strolled along the road. Lightning was not even out of the trailer yet and everyone was already praising him.
Sherriff had to escort the racers out of their trailers because there were so many cars cramming them.

When the commotion wound down, Lightning and Wave approached Flo’s Café for a quart of oil.

“Hey, guys!” Flo said to them.
“Hey Flo!” the pair replied.
After having a quart of oil, Lightning and Wave went for a few practice laps at Willy’s Butte. During that time, Wave had to think about what to do, now that he now longer races for Rust-eze.Wave went into his Cone and had a few moments to himself.