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Can't help it!
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Page 16 - Clean Slate
Location: McLaren Technology Centre, Woking
Time: 3 pm, the next day
It's another sunny day, and even so, everything is back to normal. People go by their own businesses.
At the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, work is just as well typical, with engineers circling around the vast building, going by their tasks. Formula 1 cars are being reworked for the next season.
However, they did not expect the arrival of someone.... going by the name of Rob Hatch. It just so happens that Ron Dennis is also inside the building.
Rob has brought in his 650S that doubles as a test mule. How he got the connection is unknown, but surely he is involved in the company's latest project.
Exiting the car, Rob hands over a folder to Ron.
Rob: "Sorry for the delay, but the time is used very well for my own testing. In that folder are my findings, and my recommendations on how to go about the project. You can either take it or leave it."
Ron: "Don't worry, we will take this into consideration. After all, client feedback is very important, and we hereby thank you for volunteering yourself."
Rob: "There is one thing you should do. Make this car more badass than ever. One that will unexpectedly topple the competition. This 650S makes Aventadors cry, and so the project should take a direct aim at the hypercars."
Ron: "Leave this to us. We will make sure your efforts will be recognized, and will be part of our input."
Rob: "Good. And also, I don't plan on walking home. So..."
Rob points at a 650S Sprint.
Rob: "Mind if I take it with me for a while? I'll take care of this like an infant, I promise."
Ron: "Do what you must. After all, we have to show our gratitude by lending one of our cars to you."
One of Ron's assistants hands over the car keys to Rob. Rob shows a smug face before he can enter the borrowed car.
He sets off.
Ron then opens the folder and reads its contents. He nods and smiles upon reading. There is something written on the cover of the folder, which is the title of the project:
Time: 4 pm
Meanwhile, Owen is having another practice run in Ascari, in preparation of another upcoming race.
Owen installed a new exhaust system, which boosted the car's power to 400 HP.
At the pit lane, Nigel records Owen's lap time, and Maria arrives, surprised at their presence.
Maria: "What are you doing here?"
Nigel: "Oh, Ms. Maria! Well, I am recording Mr. Owen's lap time."
Maria: "I... don't see a stopwatch. Oh wait! I forgot what you are! Just don't lose your head... literally."
Nigel: "Mr. Owen has significantly improved his driving skills as time passed. Plus, I can detect higher levels of adrenalin and an increase of muscular functions lately. It seems that he has gotten... happier."
Maria: "That's great to hear. I do want to talk to Owen more. I hope he's not shy like the last time we met."
Owen has crossed the line in a blitz.
Maria: "That was very quick!"
Nigel: "Time recorded: 2 minutes and 668 milliseconds. Impressive... he's almost 2 seconds faster than Dennis Hatch. Mr. Owen's KTM has no major engine modifications at all, you know?"
After another lap, Owen has returned to the pits. Upon seeing Maria, however...
...his heart starts to beat fast again.
Maria: "OWEN!!! That's really fast!"
She runs up to him, and holds his hands, waving them up and down to congratulate him.
Maria: "I wonder if you could teach me to be that fast?"
Owen could not answer as he blushes upon having closer contact to Maria.
Owen: "Umm..... uh...... sure."
His heart beats faster, and he takes a big gulp.
Maria: "Hey! It's not that I'm ordering you or something. There you go again with your shyness."
He scratches his head and just smiles at her.
Owen: "Ahahahahaha... Hey, you aren't bad, either. I guess you can be fast even on your own. But I can ride with you, if that's what you want."
Maria: "Really? Oh okay. But first, let me take a selfie with you. You know, I post photos of the team in our Instagram account."
Owen: "Oh dear me.... my heart."
Of course, they have to compress, and at one point, their cheeks bump into each other.
Maria: "One... two... three! Okay, photo done!"
Owen: "That's nice. And... your hair smells nice. *Thinks to himself* Oh you stupid Owen! Why come up with such random comment?!?"
Maria: "Really? Thanks for the compliment. I'm happy that you can open up more. You're such a cutie, for someone bald. Haha!"
Owen: "She actually complimented me back! Is this going to the next step? Oh dearest..."
And then the three decided to take a break, heading to a cafe just within the resort's premises.
But at least, Owen is now starting off anew, as evidenced by that lap time. He is much more eager and confident, now knowing that he has the genes of speed flowing within him.
Location: McLaren Technology Centre, Woking
Time: 3 pm, the next day
It's another sunny day, and even so, everything is back to normal. People go by their own businesses.
At the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, work is just as well typical, with engineers circling around the vast building, going by their tasks. Formula 1 cars are being reworked for the next season.
However, they did not expect the arrival of someone.... going by the name of Rob Hatch. It just so happens that Ron Dennis is also inside the building.
Rob has brought in his 650S that doubles as a test mule. How he got the connection is unknown, but surely he is involved in the company's latest project.
Exiting the car, Rob hands over a folder to Ron.
Rob: "Sorry for the delay, but the time is used very well for my own testing. In that folder are my findings, and my recommendations on how to go about the project. You can either take it or leave it."
Ron: "Don't worry, we will take this into consideration. After all, client feedback is very important, and we hereby thank you for volunteering yourself."
Rob: "There is one thing you should do. Make this car more badass than ever. One that will unexpectedly topple the competition. This 650S makes Aventadors cry, and so the project should take a direct aim at the hypercars."
Ron: "Leave this to us. We will make sure your efforts will be recognized, and will be part of our input."
Rob: "Good. And also, I don't plan on walking home. So..."
Rob points at a 650S Sprint.
Rob: "Mind if I take it with me for a while? I'll take care of this like an infant, I promise."
Ron: "Do what you must. After all, we have to show our gratitude by lending one of our cars to you."
One of Ron's assistants hands over the car keys to Rob. Rob shows a smug face before he can enter the borrowed car.
He sets off.
Ron then opens the folder and reads its contents. He nods and smiles upon reading. There is something written on the cover of the folder, which is the title of the project:
675 LT
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Location: Ascari Race Resort, Spain************************************************************
Time: 4 pm
Meanwhile, Owen is having another practice run in Ascari, in preparation of another upcoming race.
Owen installed a new exhaust system, which boosted the car's power to 400 HP.
At the pit lane, Nigel records Owen's lap time, and Maria arrives, surprised at their presence.
Maria: "What are you doing here?"
Nigel: "Oh, Ms. Maria! Well, I am recording Mr. Owen's lap time."
Maria: "I... don't see a stopwatch. Oh wait! I forgot what you are! Just don't lose your head... literally."
Nigel: "Mr. Owen has significantly improved his driving skills as time passed. Plus, I can detect higher levels of adrenalin and an increase of muscular functions lately. It seems that he has gotten... happier."
Maria: "That's great to hear. I do want to talk to Owen more. I hope he's not shy like the last time we met."
Owen has crossed the line in a blitz.
Maria: "That was very quick!"
Nigel: "Time recorded: 2 minutes and 668 milliseconds. Impressive... he's almost 2 seconds faster than Dennis Hatch. Mr. Owen's KTM has no major engine modifications at all, you know?"
After another lap, Owen has returned to the pits. Upon seeing Maria, however...
...his heart starts to beat fast again.
Maria: "OWEN!!! That's really fast!"
She runs up to him, and holds his hands, waving them up and down to congratulate him.
Maria: "I wonder if you could teach me to be that fast?"
Owen could not answer as he blushes upon having closer contact to Maria.
Owen: "Umm..... uh...... sure."
His heart beats faster, and he takes a big gulp.
Maria: "Hey! It's not that I'm ordering you or something. There you go again with your shyness."
He scratches his head and just smiles at her.
Owen: "Ahahahahaha... Hey, you aren't bad, either. I guess you can be fast even on your own. But I can ride with you, if that's what you want."
Maria: "Really? Oh okay. But first, let me take a selfie with you. You know, I post photos of the team in our Instagram account."
Owen: "Oh dear me.... my heart."
Of course, they have to compress, and at one point, their cheeks bump into each other.
Maria: "One... two... three! Okay, photo done!"
Owen: "That's nice. And... your hair smells nice. *Thinks to himself* Oh you stupid Owen! Why come up with such random comment?!?"
Maria: "Really? Thanks for the compliment. I'm happy that you can open up more. You're such a cutie, for someone bald. Haha!"
Owen: "She actually complimented me back! Is this going to the next step? Oh dearest..."
And then the three decided to take a break, heading to a cafe just within the resort's premises.
But at least, Owen is now starting off anew, as evidenced by that lap time. He is much more eager and confident, now knowing that he has the genes of speed flowing within him.
He is now proudly carrying the Hatch name.
THE END
THE END
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Subaru Vision GT where Takuma tries to fight against the VGT Project?Take a guess.
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Subaru VGT is next. But Maria is the main character for the next arc.
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DA's Bad Girl
Kazunori Yamauchi, having learned the defeat of Anton Volkov from the hands of Dream Alliance, decided that he must take action and fight back. His counterattack shall begin, and that's a top priority before Dream Alliance could totally shatter the goal he has been working so hard on.
Meanwhile, Maria Salvador will not just sit down after her father has finally returned to her home. She will do whatever it takes to combat the Vision GT Project, and it's getting personal for her...
Page 1 - Kaz's First StepKazunori Yamauchi, having learned the defeat of Anton Volkov from the hands of Dream Alliance, decided that he must take action and fight back. His counterattack shall begin, and that's a top priority before Dream Alliance could totally shatter the goal he has been working so hard on.
Meanwhile, Maria Salvador will not just sit down after her father has finally returned to her home. She will do whatever it takes to combat the Vision GT Project, and it's getting personal for her...
Location: Salvador home, Evora, Portugal
Time: 7 am
A loaf of bread is seen being served on a long plate, and butter and jam are being placed on the dining table. It seems typical in the Salvador household.
Valentina has summoned her husband and daughter to the dining area for breakfast. Beneath those walls that have contemporary lines, lies a happy family once again. The sun's bright glow compliments it further. Once again, the week has started right for them, being complete and their lives are back to normal.
("Oh Mauricio, you will be back to teaching at the Design Academy, right?")
Maurício: Sim, e porque eu tenho saudades dos meus estudantes.
("Yes, and I miss my students very much.")
Maria: Por favor, tem a certeza que tu não os falhas, pai! Eu ainda me lembro dos teus padrões elevados! Quase reprovaste-me!
("Just make sure you don't fail them all, Pops. I still remember your high standards. You almost flunked me!")
Maurício: Bom, isso é porque tu não estás a fazer desafios como deve ser. A vida é demasiada curta, rapariga.
("Well that's because you aren't taking challenges seriously. Life is too short, young lady, for you to play around.")
Valentina: O teu pai tem razão. Já pensaste em estabelecer-te? Que te parece em estudares nos
EUA?
("He's right. And have you even thought of settling down? What about that American exchange student?")
Maria: O pai tem namorada em casa. Oh, uma relação amorosa pode esperar...
("He has a girlfriend back home. Oh, having a relationship can wait.")
Valentina: A sério? Então como está o Rob Hatch? Ele é forte e muito comprometido.
("Really? How about Rob Hatch? He's strong, and very committed.")
Maria: Mãe! Eu não quero ser outra pessoa no volante... Ele vai ser pai!
("Mom... I don't want to be a third wheel! He's going to be a father!")
Valentina: É melhor decidires o que queres fazer, Maria...
("Well, better decide soon, Maria...")
Maria: Eu tenho um amigo em mente. Nós estamos a conhecer-nos melhor.
("Though I have a friend in mind. We're just getting to know each other.")
Valentina: É um bom começo.
("That's a good start.")
Maurício: Muito bem então... O amor e a vida de Maria estão tratados. Agora para o mais importante: Kazunori Yamauchi.
("Very well then, Maria's love life is taken care of. Now, on to a more important matter. Kazunori Yamauchi...")
Maria: Ele está a preocupar-te?
("Is he still bothering you?")
Maurício: Surpreendentemente, já não vejo estranhos a seguirem-me. Talvez ele não precise mais das minhas habilidades... Eu fiz tudo por ele. Em breve, os meus desenhos vão ter vida.
("Surprisingly, I don't see any strange people following me around. Perhaps he won't be needing my skills anymore. I have done a lot for him. Soon, my sketches will be given life.")
Maria: Mas eu terei a certeza que ele vai se arrepender por tirar-te de nós. Rob poderá ter-te trazido de volta, mas a guerra ainda está demasiado longe de acabar. Se eu tivesse de dar um estalo a Kazunori, então, eu faria. Se eu tivesse de puxar os cabelos dele, então eu não me importava de fazer isso.
Eu estou de acordo em tornar os sonhos em realidade, mas eu apenas desprezo aqueles que fazem tudo o que for preciso para ter tudo o que querem, mesmo que seja ilegal.
("But I will make sure that he'll regret taking you away from us. Rob may have brought you back, but the war is far from over. If I have to slap Kazunori, then I would. If I have to pull his hair, I won't regret doing so.
I am fine with fulfilling dreams, but I just despise people who will do whatever it takes to get what they want, even if it's beyond legal.")
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Location: Ascari Race Resort, Spain
Time: 3 pm, Saturday
It's another FIA sponsored race in Ascari Race Resort, and Owen is chosen to represent the team. He is faced with a multitude of supercars.
But as for him and his X-Bow, every supercar must bow before him.
The team is watching, of course. Nigel, Takuma, Rob, and Maria are present to witness the event.
Nigel: "Impressive performance from Mr. Owen. His muscular functions are in their top form."
Rob: "I can tell that he's finally shaken off his old self. He embraces the challenges thrown at him."
Maria: "I'm happy seeing him more confident and opening up more often."
Takuma: "Still though, it's unbelievable how that little thing can beat my Diablo. I'm still in raging bull mode."
And once again, the team takes another win. All seems promising for their conquest, especially with the neophyte winning a race for them.
Upon arriving, Maria runs towards Owen and shakes both of his arms, up and down.
Maria: "You did it again, Owen!"
She then briefly hugs him, which made Owen blush once again.
Owen: "T-Thanks. It was quite hard dealing with that FXX back there."
Maria: "I think beating Supercars is your specialty."
Rob: "All right, then, time to report the result to Mr. Hiroyuki. Nigel?"
Nigel: "Yes. I shall send an e-mail message to him."
Nigel's eyes turn bright blue as a sign of sending a message. The robot has increased its functions lately.
Takuma: "Okay, next is a racing car event. I shall brief you guys for that next week. Enjoy the weekend."
Maria: "Say, Owen... since you won today, I shall treat you for dinner."
Owen: "Ummmm.... uhhh.... isn't that the other way around? Men should suppose to..."
Maria: "Don't be silly! Even women today are making the first step as well. And you deserve such reward. Come on. Let the mechanics send your car back home, and we'll have a date."
Owen: "A date? Oh.. dear...."
His awkwardness has risen up to its highest level. Nervousness is dominating him.
Maria: "Ahahahahahaha! Relax! Let's just have dinner together, okay? I bet you want to talk more things with me, eh?"
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Maria and Owen are at a restaurant just nearby the race track. The former is just stirring the straw on to her fruit shake. They had a hearty dinner, and now it's time for them to have a casual conversation.
Owen: "Maria.... out of all cars, why a Scooby?"
Maria: "Simple. I want a fast and practical car. Plus, my father owns the One-77, and to be honest, that Impreza handles better."
Owen: "I see. Do you race in Ascari with that thing?"
Maria: "If I have time during the weekends, yes. Evora is nearby the border of Spain."
Owen: "The benefits of living near the border, I suppose."
Maria: "Just like your KTM, my Impreza has enough push to humiliate supercars."
Owen: "Now that you got your father back, what's your next plan?"
Maria: "Simple. Kick Kazunori's butt. And I'm going to enjoy it. I can be a bad girl whenever I want to."
Finally, Maria takes a sip at her drink.
Maria: "I cannot afford to sit still even though my father has returned. We must not let Kazunori get away with what he's done. You know someday, maybe even lives will be involved. That is just too far for someone who has dreams."
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Location: Vision Gran Turismo headquarters, Germany
Time: 9 pm
It's such a busy night for everyone in the headquarters. Equipment can be heard all over, mostly power tools.
Sabrina, breathing an air of sophistication, walks along the bridge oversees the operations underneath, particularly her blue Subaru being attended by the mechanics.
And then the sudden arrival of Kazunori surprises her. He had moved to the headquarters after learning of Anton's defeat, and as well to conceal himself from the world before he can set things in motion.
Sabrina: "Kazunori-san, you surprised me."
Kaz: "It seems that they are working around the clock for your car. Not just yours, but all of them."
Sabrina: "Huh? Why come up with such decision? Shouldn't it be done one by one?"
Kaz: "After Anton's defeat from Dream Alliance, we have to take action. A counterattack is in order. That is why the mechanics are buzzing around your precious car."
Sabrina: "So that explains the commotion here. So what are you intending to do?"
Kaz: "We must get rid of thorns in my plans."
Sabrina: "You mean Dream Alliance?"
Kaz: "I admire Hiroyuki's bold ambition, but of course there must be means to achieve such ambition, right? The Vision GT Project shall show him the way. Dreams are nothing without the means. You cannot use them alone to empower yourself.
I shall officially challenge that team, and see how far Hiroyuki Hiramoto goes. When all goes well, that shall send a message to the FIA. The current restrictions they impose limit the true potential of the cars, and that slowly kills the spirit of racing created by the legends.
The Vision GT aims to change all that. We shall do the opposite, we shall unleash the true potential of our cars. Each and every car shouts freedom, and they are the rebels in this oppressive world of racing."
With Kazunori's objective loud and clear, Sabrina simply nods, and then the two walk together to have a closer look at the operations.
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>drool
>tries to make one
>realize ps3 is broken
>cringe
>drool
>tries to make one
>realize ps3 is broken
>cringe
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Page 2 - New Developments
Location: Vision GT Headquarters, Germany
Time: 4 pm, the next day
Sabrina has just finished wiping off her Subaru VIZIV GT Vision Gran Turismo. She didn't really choose the car at all, as she is fine with driving with anything, all for the sake of her job. It is just that she has gotten attached to it, that Kazunori decided to giver her a more specific job of testing that car.
Her boss then arrives, seemingly curious to the woman's constant cleaning of the car.
Kaz: "Seems that you truly are attached to it."
Sabrina: "I find it very easy to drive, and is very accessible."
Kaz: "Well, that's what Vision GT cars should be."
Sabrina: "Anyway, didn't you tell me that we are about to perform another testing session for this car, to finalize the settings?"
Kaz: "Ah, thank you for reminding that. We shall head off to Ascari Race Resort in Spain. As soon as the mechanics finalize the tweaks, then we are ready to set off. Next Monday, perhaps."
Sabrina: "Understood."
Kaz: "And... you might as well prepare yourself. You might have a duel with one of them soon. We cannot afford any stalling. We must take them on before my hard-earned efforts go to waste..."
Sabrina: "But I get to pick who shall be my victim. I won't hold back, that's for sure."
Kaz: "Good to hear."
Sabrina: "You know, a mother has to do everything for her child, even if... that's drastic."
Time: 5 pm
Rob is about to stand up from his chair and get his coat, but then his superior, Conrad arrives and gives him a folder.
Rob: "Sir."
Conrad: "Take this home with you. That will be your next assignment, and it's lifelong."
Rob: "Lifelong? Hmmmm.... you're pretty much lax on this."
Conrad: "You must know that it takes them time to develop a Vision GT car, that's why. But the priority is Yamauchi, nonetheless."
Rob: "Even my racing teammates have their blood boiling on that man."
Conrad: "And you might as well gather information from the rest of his test drivers."
As Rob turns the pages of the contents of the said folder, he stops at one particular manufacturer - Lexus.
Rob: "Lexus is quite a fascinating one."
Conrad: "Indeed. Apparently, the chief engineer VOLUNTEERED to participate in the project, without the top bosses of Lexus knowing, of course."
Rob: "Seems that something fishy is going on within Toyota. I gotta call my team chief for this."
Conrad: "Why?"
Rob: "Because Mr. Hiroyuki works within Toyota. He might shed light on this matter. Anyway, it's time for me to go, sir. I have got to cook dinner."
Conrad: "All right. Just take care and good luck on that assignment."
Time: 9 am, the next day
Once again, the high pitch song of the Toyota FT-1 Phase 2 echoes the rather empty track. After all, Hiroyuki reserved it for his development team.
Of course, since his children are working, and as well as intending to keep them in the dark, Hiroyuki has to drive the car for all his testing sessions.
However, his run is interrupted by a message from one his crew members. It's actually Rob having a video conference on Skype.
Hiroyuki: "Right now? Okay. Time to cool down this car anyway. I cannot let the KERS Hybrid system to overheat."
He enters the pit lane, and then he immediately goes straight to his laptop showing the Skype video conference. It's about midnight in UK, though...
Hiroyuki: "Rob, it's you. Why call at this hour? Still cannot sleep?"
Rob: "I'm about to. But I have to have some answers before I cuddle."
Hiroyuki: "So what are you going to ask?"
Rob: "Are you aware that Lexus' chief engineer actually went along with Kaz? Not even Toyota's top execs know about that. They are believing that he was kidnapped."
Hiroyuki: "Is that so? Hmmmmm... I might as well report that matter to them. What I know is that they are having their little investigation on how that man disappeared, and they are spending needless amounts of money for it. But I am having a little hunch, since that man is my self-proclaimed rival in this field of car development."
Rob: "I see. I got that info just now. Plus, I can spend time with the team more often, because I was given the assignment of dealing with the Vision GT Project."
Hiroyuki: "Glad to hear it. Because I need your strength. No... I need everyone's strength for this crusade."
Rob: "Roger that. Thank you for the time, Mr. Hiroyuki. At least I have a jumpstart."
The transmission ends, and Hiroyuki looks at his crew changing the car's tires.
Hiroyuki: "What are you up to, Atsuo Kobayakawa? Is this one of your games again?"
Time: 4 pm
Meanwhile, Maria has insisted Owen to tag along, as she wants him to evaluate her driving. Of course, Owen has to come, but deep inside, he is starting to feel a spark. They have been running for a couple of laps in the track.
Maria: "I hope this won't make you vomit. Hehehehehe...."
Her STi makes over 500 horsepower, which is enough to take on supercars triple the price.
Owen: "Hey, this little hatchback is quick. Plus, your reflexes are rather smooth. And your racing line is efficient, almost the same as mine."
Maria: "You know, even driving can be an art. It has to be done in finesse. Slow and steady make a successful piece of art. It also applies very well in life too.
You cannot rush things. Everything has to be taken into detail. You have to take care every aspect of your life. Because if you just make hasty decisions...
....you'll end up regretting them for the rest of your life. And a messed up canvass cannot be fixed, you may be able to start over it again, but you can't do it in life.
After that brief session, they decided to head out, but Maria has to go to the bathroom first.
Owen is waiting outside the car though, as he wants to catch a whiff of fresh air. Then Maria is on her way back, and just as Owen is about to approach her, she trips down, and the two fall on the ground. Maria is on top of Owen.
For that brief moment, Owen's heart is beating rapidly, especially that their faces are just inches away from making contact.
Maria just smiles, and then stands up.
Maria: "Oh... sorry. Hehe. Maybe I should throw these shoes away. Are you hurt?"
Owen: "Not at all."
Owen stands up as well, and takes off the dust from his jacket. Then the two return inside the car. She starts it up, and before setting off, Maria holds Owen's hand and looks at him.
Maria: "Thank you. Thank you for coming today. I've gotten more confident on driving. More than ever."
Owen slowly turns to look at her. Despite feeling nervous and his heart beating rapidly, he shows a smile.
Owen: "You're welcome."
Could their friendship take to the next level?
End of Page 2
Location: Vision GT Headquarters, Germany
Time: 4 pm, the next day
Sabrina has just finished wiping off her Subaru VIZIV GT Vision Gran Turismo. She didn't really choose the car at all, as she is fine with driving with anything, all for the sake of her job. It is just that she has gotten attached to it, that Kazunori decided to giver her a more specific job of testing that car.
Her boss then arrives, seemingly curious to the woman's constant cleaning of the car.
Kaz: "Seems that you truly are attached to it."
Sabrina: "I find it very easy to drive, and is very accessible."
Kaz: "Well, that's what Vision GT cars should be."
Sabrina: "Anyway, didn't you tell me that we are about to perform another testing session for this car, to finalize the settings?"
Kaz: "Ah, thank you for reminding that. We shall head off to Ascari Race Resort in Spain. As soon as the mechanics finalize the tweaks, then we are ready to set off. Next Monday, perhaps."
Sabrina: "Understood."
Kaz: "And... you might as well prepare yourself. You might have a duel with one of them soon. We cannot afford any stalling. We must take them on before my hard-earned efforts go to waste..."
Sabrina: "But I get to pick who shall be my victim. I won't hold back, that's for sure."
Kaz: "Good to hear."
Sabrina: "You know, a mother has to do everything for her child, even if... that's drastic."
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Location: MI6 Headquarters, London
Time: 5 pm
Rob is about to stand up from his chair and get his coat, but then his superior, Conrad arrives and gives him a folder.
Rob: "Sir."
Conrad: "Take this home with you. That will be your next assignment, and it's lifelong."
Rob: "Lifelong? Hmmmm.... you're pretty much lax on this."
Conrad: "You must know that it takes them time to develop a Vision GT car, that's why. But the priority is Yamauchi, nonetheless."
Rob: "Even my racing teammates have their blood boiling on that man."
Conrad: "And you might as well gather information from the rest of his test drivers."
As Rob turns the pages of the contents of the said folder, he stops at one particular manufacturer - Lexus.
Rob: "Lexus is quite a fascinating one."
Conrad: "Indeed. Apparently, the chief engineer VOLUNTEERED to participate in the project, without the top bosses of Lexus knowing, of course."
Rob: "Seems that something fishy is going on within Toyota. I gotta call my team chief for this."
Conrad: "Why?"
Rob: "Because Mr. Hiroyuki works within Toyota. He might shed light on this matter. Anyway, it's time for me to go, sir. I have got to cook dinner."
Conrad: "All right. Just take care and good luck on that assignment."
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Location: Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan
Time: 9 am, the next day
Once again, the high pitch song of the Toyota FT-1 Phase 2 echoes the rather empty track. After all, Hiroyuki reserved it for his development team.
Of course, since his children are working, and as well as intending to keep them in the dark, Hiroyuki has to drive the car for all his testing sessions.
However, his run is interrupted by a message from one his crew members. It's actually Rob having a video conference on Skype.
Hiroyuki: "Right now? Okay. Time to cool down this car anyway. I cannot let the KERS Hybrid system to overheat."
He enters the pit lane, and then he immediately goes straight to his laptop showing the Skype video conference. It's about midnight in UK, though...
Hiroyuki: "Rob, it's you. Why call at this hour? Still cannot sleep?"
Rob: "I'm about to. But I have to have some answers before I cuddle."
Hiroyuki: "So what are you going to ask?"
Rob: "Are you aware that Lexus' chief engineer actually went along with Kaz? Not even Toyota's top execs know about that. They are believing that he was kidnapped."
Hiroyuki: "Is that so? Hmmmmm... I might as well report that matter to them. What I know is that they are having their little investigation on how that man disappeared, and they are spending needless amounts of money for it. But I am having a little hunch, since that man is my self-proclaimed rival in this field of car development."
Rob: "I see. I got that info just now. Plus, I can spend time with the team more often, because I was given the assignment of dealing with the Vision GT Project."
Hiroyuki: "Glad to hear it. Because I need your strength. No... I need everyone's strength for this crusade."
Rob: "Roger that. Thank you for the time, Mr. Hiroyuki. At least I have a jumpstart."
The transmission ends, and Hiroyuki looks at his crew changing the car's tires.
Hiroyuki: "What are you up to, Atsuo Kobayakawa? Is this one of your games again?"
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Location: Ascari Race Resort, Spain
Time: 4 pm
Meanwhile, Maria has insisted Owen to tag along, as she wants him to evaluate her driving. Of course, Owen has to come, but deep inside, he is starting to feel a spark. They have been running for a couple of laps in the track.
Maria: "I hope this won't make you vomit. Hehehehehe...."
Her STi makes over 500 horsepower, which is enough to take on supercars triple the price.
Owen: "Hey, this little hatchback is quick. Plus, your reflexes are rather smooth. And your racing line is efficient, almost the same as mine."
Maria: "You know, even driving can be an art. It has to be done in finesse. Slow and steady make a successful piece of art. It also applies very well in life too.
You cannot rush things. Everything has to be taken into detail. You have to take care every aspect of your life. Because if you just make hasty decisions...
....you'll end up regretting them for the rest of your life. And a messed up canvass cannot be fixed, you may be able to start over it again, but you can't do it in life.
After that brief session, they decided to head out, but Maria has to go to the bathroom first.
Owen is waiting outside the car though, as he wants to catch a whiff of fresh air. Then Maria is on her way back, and just as Owen is about to approach her, she trips down, and the two fall on the ground. Maria is on top of Owen.
For that brief moment, Owen's heart is beating rapidly, especially that their faces are just inches away from making contact.
Maria just smiles, and then stands up.
Maria: "Oh... sorry. Hehe. Maybe I should throw these shoes away. Are you hurt?"
Owen: "Not at all."
Owen stands up as well, and takes off the dust from his jacket. Then the two return inside the car. She starts it up, and before setting off, Maria holds Owen's hand and looks at him.
Maria: "Thank you. Thank you for coming today. I've gotten more confident on driving. More than ever."
Owen slowly turns to look at her. Despite feeling nervous and his heart beating rapidly, he shows a smile.
Owen: "You're welcome."
Could their friendship take to the next level?
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Page 3 - Gaining Attention
Location: Cologne, Germany
Time: 2:30 pm, Saturday
The Dream Alliance is at a circuit in Germany, to make a special appearance at a tuner festival, as they are chosen by Aston Martin to demonstrate the limited-run Vantage GT3. Naturally, their fans lined up for autographs, and Nigel takes charge of selling official merchandise such as T-shirts, keychains, and even scale models of their race cars.
Maria daringly volunteers to drive, as she loves an Aston Martin design. Her teammates didn't find any problems with that, so they allowed her. It might as well be her way to boost her experience, even if it's little.
Maria: "You know, even with aerodynamic bits, it's still a beautiful car. Shame that we won't be able to buy one, because all 100 of them were already accounted for."
Owen: "I want one too. But call yourself lucky to drive one today. Ummmm... Maria? About that day, I'm..."
Maria: "Oh forget about it! It was an accident! And our lips didn't even touch, right?"
But before Owen could react further...
Takuma: "All right, Maria! Suit up, as you are about to drive. You're only given a lap to run, and while you're at it, Aston Martin's spokesman will explain the car's technical features."
Meanwhile, Kaz and Sabrina turn out to arrive to watch the event as well, after following the Dream Alliance's activities through the internet. The two then sit on the bleachers, and then the woman gets her binoculars, and focuses at Maria.
Sabrina: "Oh look at her. The only woman in the team, and isn't modestly dressed either. She'll end up like me in the future. Even with her jacket zipped up, her assets still show. And those tight leggings...
...in short, she's giving women like us a bad name."
Kaz: "But she is more than just a figure, Sabrina. There is a reason why Dream Alliance included her. Her skill is notable, that's for sure. But I think she has a more personal agenda."
Sabrina: "Let me guess, she's going to get back at you after you took her father away. Oh there she goes, wearing a race suit and helmet, getting inside an Aston Martin."
And off she goes, and Maria already has her first impression.
Maria: "Interesting... it does not have the skittish handling of the One-77. Despite being rather heavy, it's close to a track day car, that's for sure."
Maria: "And the wing just slows this thing down. But this is not a car to tackle the Autobahn, rather it's built to take on the Nurburgring."
Sabrina: "There she is. Show's over for you, woman. Hehe. But don't worry, both of us will put up a show they'll never forget."
Kaz: "So you now want to race her?"
Sabrina: "Of course. I will teach her how to act like a proper woman. She is making herself too open."
With her part done, Maria returns to the pit lane, and hands over the key fob to the Aston Martin's officials. The team decides not to stay longer, as they are not to participate in the event, anyway. And the team will have a general meeting in their headquarters nearby the Nurburgring.
Time: 5 pm
The team's meeting is now in session. Takuma has managed to purchase a lot just beside Axel's home, and turned it into their headquarters. Rob has also arrived, straight from the airport.
Nigel: "Oh, may I report something?"
Takuma: "What is it?"
Nigel: "I have confirmed reports from sources that Kazunori Yamauchi was present at the event earlier. To prove that, I have also taken some photos of him with a woman. He is seen talking to some officials."
Maria: "Why didn't you tell me?!? I could have rushed there and pulled his hair, then dragged him for a lap around the track."
Rob: "That's not how an intelligent person acts, Maria."
Maria: "But I'm just upset! I can't let him get away with what he did to my father! Sure, he's back safe and sound, but what Kaz did is simply not right at all!"
Rob: "You'll get to do your part in due time. But now, I have another report."
Nigel: "Please proceed."
Rob: "It appears that Lexus is the only company who actually volunteered to participate in the Vision GT Project. While Toyota's execs believe that one of their chief engineers have been abducted, the truth is that person actually joined the project without the knowledge of those executives. Seems that Vision GT has its quirks. Mr. Hiroyuki has his hunch too, since the engineer in question is a rival at work.
Plus, intelligence reports confirm that a number of futuristic cars are spotted in numerous occasions around Germany. It seems they are taking action, by already testing cars.
We are getting attention from them, that's for sure. Sooner or later, Kaz will challenge us. Never ever forget that we have a moral duty here."
Maria: "That just goes to show that my father's sketches has finally gone to life."
Takuma: "We have to take down Kaz, before FIA gets caught into this. We will protect the FIA and the spirit of racing. That... is our lifelong duty."
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AUTHOR'S NOTES:
- Another short page this time. But there is a sign of progress from both sides - Kaz testing the cars (and the next page is actually a test run of the Subaru VGT) and his next move is to challenge the Dream Alliance.
- And I have to confirm that the Alpine VGT arc will be somehow dark and gloomy, as someone will actually die - one of the recurring characters.
- Lastly, another idea is running in my head. What if I make a story arc wherein it deals what's going on within the FIA? I'm open for feedback and ideas for it. This is some sort of brain storming activity.
Location: Cologne, Germany
Time: 2:30 pm, Saturday
The Dream Alliance is at a circuit in Germany, to make a special appearance at a tuner festival, as they are chosen by Aston Martin to demonstrate the limited-run Vantage GT3. Naturally, their fans lined up for autographs, and Nigel takes charge of selling official merchandise such as T-shirts, keychains, and even scale models of their race cars.
Maria daringly volunteers to drive, as she loves an Aston Martin design. Her teammates didn't find any problems with that, so they allowed her. It might as well be her way to boost her experience, even if it's little.
Maria: "You know, even with aerodynamic bits, it's still a beautiful car. Shame that we won't be able to buy one, because all 100 of them were already accounted for."
Owen: "I want one too. But call yourself lucky to drive one today. Ummmm... Maria? About that day, I'm..."
Maria: "Oh forget about it! It was an accident! And our lips didn't even touch, right?"
But before Owen could react further...
Takuma: "All right, Maria! Suit up, as you are about to drive. You're only given a lap to run, and while you're at it, Aston Martin's spokesman will explain the car's technical features."
Meanwhile, Kaz and Sabrina turn out to arrive to watch the event as well, after following the Dream Alliance's activities through the internet. The two then sit on the bleachers, and then the woman gets her binoculars, and focuses at Maria.
Sabrina: "Oh look at her. The only woman in the team, and isn't modestly dressed either. She'll end up like me in the future. Even with her jacket zipped up, her assets still show. And those tight leggings...
...in short, she's giving women like us a bad name."
Kaz: "But she is more than just a figure, Sabrina. There is a reason why Dream Alliance included her. Her skill is notable, that's for sure. But I think she has a more personal agenda."
Sabrina: "Let me guess, she's going to get back at you after you took her father away. Oh there she goes, wearing a race suit and helmet, getting inside an Aston Martin."
And off she goes, and Maria already has her first impression.
Maria: "Interesting... it does not have the skittish handling of the One-77. Despite being rather heavy, it's close to a track day car, that's for sure."
Maria: "And the wing just slows this thing down. But this is not a car to tackle the Autobahn, rather it's built to take on the Nurburgring."
Sabrina: "There she is. Show's over for you, woman. Hehe. But don't worry, both of us will put up a show they'll never forget."
Kaz: "So you now want to race her?"
Sabrina: "Of course. I will teach her how to act like a proper woman. She is making herself too open."
With her part done, Maria returns to the pit lane, and hands over the key fob to the Aston Martin's officials. The team decides not to stay longer, as they are not to participate in the event, anyway. And the team will have a general meeting in their headquarters nearby the Nurburgring.
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Location: Dream Alliance HQ, Ahrweiler, Germany
Time: 5 pm
The team's meeting is now in session. Takuma has managed to purchase a lot just beside Axel's home, and turned it into their headquarters. Rob has also arrived, straight from the airport.
Nigel: "Oh, may I report something?"
Takuma: "What is it?"
Nigel: "I have confirmed reports from sources that Kazunori Yamauchi was present at the event earlier. To prove that, I have also taken some photos of him with a woman. He is seen talking to some officials."
Maria: "Why didn't you tell me?!? I could have rushed there and pulled his hair, then dragged him for a lap around the track."
Rob: "That's not how an intelligent person acts, Maria."
Maria: "But I'm just upset! I can't let him get away with what he did to my father! Sure, he's back safe and sound, but what Kaz did is simply not right at all!"
Rob: "You'll get to do your part in due time. But now, I have another report."
Nigel: "Please proceed."
Rob: "It appears that Lexus is the only company who actually volunteered to participate in the Vision GT Project. While Toyota's execs believe that one of their chief engineers have been abducted, the truth is that person actually joined the project without the knowledge of those executives. Seems that Vision GT has its quirks. Mr. Hiroyuki has his hunch too, since the engineer in question is a rival at work.
Plus, intelligence reports confirm that a number of futuristic cars are spotted in numerous occasions around Germany. It seems they are taking action, by already testing cars.
We are getting attention from them, that's for sure. Sooner or later, Kaz will challenge us. Never ever forget that we have a moral duty here."
Maria: "That just goes to show that my father's sketches has finally gone to life."
Takuma: "We have to take down Kaz, before FIA gets caught into this. We will protect the FIA and the spirit of racing. That... is our lifelong duty."
End of Page 3
AUTHOR'S NOTES:
- Another short page this time. But there is a sign of progress from both sides - Kaz testing the cars (and the next page is actually a test run of the Subaru VGT) and his next move is to challenge the Dream Alliance.
- And I have to confirm that the Alpine VGT arc will be somehow dark and gloomy, as someone will actually die - one of the recurring characters.
- Lastly, another idea is running in my head. What if I make a story arc wherein it deals what's going on within the FIA? I'm open for feedback and ideas for it. This is some sort of brain storming activity.
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Page 4 - VIZIV GT
Location: Ascari Race Resort, Spain
Time: 4 pm, Monday
As scheduled, the testing for the Subaru VIZIV GT Vision Gran Turismo will proceed. He has a large mechanic team in attendance, waiting in the pit garage for Kaz and Sabrina to return.
Kaz: "This is the ideal place to check out the overall capabilities of the Viziv GT. Torque vectoring and a hybrid system shall determine the future of Subaru."
Kaz: "The moment that Subaru pulled away, it truly demonstrates how technology has brought the automotive world into leaps and bounds. My Ford GT may have the heritage, but I cannot deny the fact that the car in front of me is much better in comparison. The electric motor fills in the gaps where the engine could not respond to."
Sabrina shows a smile of content, truly appreciating the final changes done to her car.
Sabrina: "It turns in really good. The torque vectoring shuffles power effortlessly. I have traction all over!"
Kaz continually observes the Subaru VGT for a couple more laps. He shows confidence to his latest work.
Kaz: "Everything is all set. It's time for me to make my move. Wait for my call, Dream Alliance..."
Time: 7 pm
Takuma is busy cooking dinner, while his wife Kokoro prepares the plates and utensils on the table. The children are watching a cartoon show at the living room.
Suddenly, Kokoro hears an alarm coming from Takuma's laptop. She gets it since it is instructed that the laptop's alarm is urgent, and has to be given to him.
Takuma: "Oh sheesh.... I'm cooking, you know? Unless it's a Skype..."
Kokoro: "It is Skype! I'll bring it on the dining table. Eh??? Hiroyuki-san? Isn't it 4 am in Japan now?"
She opens the laptop anyway, and accepts the Skype video call.
Takuma: "Hiroyuki-san. Why are you awake that early?"
Hiroyuki: "Hmph... I think this is the right hour for me to call you, since you're home from work and all. Anyway, I received an email message from Kazunori Yamauchi, sent 3 hours ago. I just read it after I woke up. He is challenging us."
Takuma: "WHAT?!?"
Hiroyuki: "Of course, it's natural for someone just not to sit down after a loss. He has to retaliate, and it begins now. Our war begins."
Takuma: "Okay. So what kind of race is he planning, then?"
Hiroyuki: "He wants a race in Ascari, specifically targeting Maria. Apparently, a woman from his team has requested for it."
Takuma: "I see. I have to inform Maria tomorrow. She's going to like this."
Hiroyuki: "To be honest, that message took me by surprise. But at least now we know, that the message we sent to him earlier, was loud and clear. Show to him how serious we really are."
Time: 4 pm, the next day
Nigel has finished his lecture on another driving technique to his students. Calling it a day, they are all dismissed and will return the next morning.
While sorting out the papers on his desk, he is surprised by Rob's arrival.
Nigel: "Mr. Hatch! It's a pleasant surprise."
Rob: "Can I have a word with you? Let's have a little stroll."
The two take a stroll and have a look at some of the cars entering the Nordschleife loop for lap runs.
Nigel: "Is there an important matter?"
Rob: "Yes... and it's much better for me to inform you in advance. Pretty sure androids like you don't forget stuff."
Nigel: "I can record conversations and save them in my hard drive. My hard drive has 10 terrabytes capacity."
Rob: "Someday, I shall initiate another battle..."
Nigel: "Battle? With whom?"
Rob: "Against Takuma. I have always reminded him that I have yet to score a win against him. It can wait, but it mustn't be too long, either."
Nigel: "So when do you plan on battling him?"
Rob: "Once we're done with the Vision GT. This will be more epic than those battles combined. The best of the best, from the opposing sides of the globe."
Nigel: "Where do you plan on doing it?"
Rob: "Here."
Nigel: "Recorded. Reservation of the Nurburgring GP to be added in future objective."
Rob: "Not only the Nurburgring GP. But also the Nordschleife. Combine those two layouts."
Nigel: "Changes confirmed. Nurburgring 24 Hour Layout to be reserved in the future date. Priority level is at 50%."
Rob: "With my recent exploits, however, I don't think I'll be dealing with just Takuma at all... but the more, the merrier."
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Location: Ascari Race Resort, Spain
Time: 4 pm, Monday
As scheduled, the testing for the Subaru VIZIV GT Vision Gran Turismo will proceed. He has a large mechanic team in attendance, waiting in the pit garage for Kaz and Sabrina to return.
Kaz: "This is the ideal place to check out the overall capabilities of the Viziv GT. Torque vectoring and a hybrid system shall determine the future of Subaru."
Kaz: "The moment that Subaru pulled away, it truly demonstrates how technology has brought the automotive world into leaps and bounds. My Ford GT may have the heritage, but I cannot deny the fact that the car in front of me is much better in comparison. The electric motor fills in the gaps where the engine could not respond to."
Sabrina shows a smile of content, truly appreciating the final changes done to her car.
Sabrina: "It turns in really good. The torque vectoring shuffles power effortlessly. I have traction all over!"
Kaz continually observes the Subaru VGT for a couple more laps. He shows confidence to his latest work.
Kaz: "Everything is all set. It's time for me to make my move. Wait for my call, Dream Alliance..."
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Location: Takuma's Condominium Unit, London, UK
Time: 7 pm
Takuma is busy cooking dinner, while his wife Kokoro prepares the plates and utensils on the table. The children are watching a cartoon show at the living room.
Suddenly, Kokoro hears an alarm coming from Takuma's laptop. She gets it since it is instructed that the laptop's alarm is urgent, and has to be given to him.
Takuma: "Oh sheesh.... I'm cooking, you know? Unless it's a Skype..."
Kokoro: "It is Skype! I'll bring it on the dining table. Eh??? Hiroyuki-san? Isn't it 4 am in Japan now?"
She opens the laptop anyway, and accepts the Skype video call.
Takuma: "Hiroyuki-san. Why are you awake that early?"
Hiroyuki: "Hmph... I think this is the right hour for me to call you, since you're home from work and all. Anyway, I received an email message from Kazunori Yamauchi, sent 3 hours ago. I just read it after I woke up. He is challenging us."
Takuma: "WHAT?!?"
Hiroyuki: "Of course, it's natural for someone just not to sit down after a loss. He has to retaliate, and it begins now. Our war begins."
Takuma: "Okay. So what kind of race is he planning, then?"
Hiroyuki: "He wants a race in Ascari, specifically targeting Maria. Apparently, a woman from his team has requested for it."
Takuma: "I see. I have to inform Maria tomorrow. She's going to like this."
Hiroyuki: "To be honest, that message took me by surprise. But at least now we know, that the message we sent to him earlier, was loud and clear. Show to him how serious we really are."
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Location: Nurburgring, Germany
Time: 4 pm, the next day
Nigel has finished his lecture on another driving technique to his students. Calling it a day, they are all dismissed and will return the next morning.
While sorting out the papers on his desk, he is surprised by Rob's arrival.
Nigel: "Mr. Hatch! It's a pleasant surprise."
Rob: "Can I have a word with you? Let's have a little stroll."
The two take a stroll and have a look at some of the cars entering the Nordschleife loop for lap runs.
Nigel: "Is there an important matter?"
Rob: "Yes... and it's much better for me to inform you in advance. Pretty sure androids like you don't forget stuff."
Nigel: "I can record conversations and save them in my hard drive. My hard drive has 10 terrabytes capacity."
Rob: "Someday, I shall initiate another battle..."
Nigel: "Battle? With whom?"
Rob: "Against Takuma. I have always reminded him that I have yet to score a win against him. It can wait, but it mustn't be too long, either."
Nigel: "So when do you plan on battling him?"
Rob: "Once we're done with the Vision GT. This will be more epic than those battles combined. The best of the best, from the opposing sides of the globe."
Nigel: "Where do you plan on doing it?"
Rob: "Here."
Nigel: "Recorded. Reservation of the Nurburgring GP to be added in future objective."
Rob: "Not only the Nurburgring GP. But also the Nordschleife. Combine those two layouts."
Nigel: "Changes confirmed. Nurburgring 24 Hour Layout to be reserved in the future date. Priority level is at 50%."
Rob: "With my recent exploits, however, I don't think I'll be dealing with just Takuma at all... but the more, the merrier."
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Page 5: Battle of the Boxers
Location: Salvador home, Evora, Portugal
Time: 5 pm, the next day
Maria has just arrived home from the academy, with her father following suit after finishing his last class for the day, and will join them for dinner.
She immediately heads to her room upstairs, and takes off her sandals before hopping on to the bed. A tiring day for her, it seemed.
Downstairs, Valentina is taking out the ingredients for dinner from the refrigerator. She's going to roast chicken for tonight. The whole chicken is already marinated, so it'll just be a few steps left before she can finally cook it.
Suddenly, the cordless telephone at the living room rings, prompting Valentina to stop what she's preparing and picks her up.
Valentina: "Hello?... Oh, wait a moment.
Maria! Telefonema! O Rob quer falar contigo! (Maria! Phone call! Rob wishes to speak to you!)
Hearing her mother's call, she hesitatingly gets up and heads out of her room.
Maria: ""Ah, está bem. Ok." ("Oh okay... okay.")
Maria grabs hold of the phone...
Maria: "Oh hello?"
Rob: "Maria, prepare yourself. You're being targeted."
Maria: "What are you talking about?"
Rob: "You are to race a woman in Ascari by the weekend. Kaz has officially challenged us, and it might be a string of races. This is it. We're off for war."
Maria: "I take it that woman also belongs to his project, eh? Sigh.... all right. I feel bad when I beat the snot out of another woman, but if I'm being challenged, I won't back out either!"
Rob: "Glad to hear it. Now... I'm off to rescue someone."
Maria: "What?!?"
Rob: "Reports have surfaced that Subaru's missing engineer managed to escape. I'm currently in Germany, attempting to rescue him before Kaz's men grabs hold of him again."
Maria: "Oh dear... well, be careful, okay? And who knows, we might get some info on how to deal with the Vision GT Project."
Rob: "That's what I'm intending to do, as we need to have the means of fighting Kaz."
Location: Germany
Time: 6:30 pm
Meanwhile, Rob is within the proximity of the Vision GT headquarters, thanks to the information he received from his intelligence team. He also has the dossier of the missing Subaru engineer - named Haru Nakamura.
Moments later, he sees two armed men running around, as if chasing someone. He follows them, and his suspicions are confirmed, as he sees them chasing the engineer.
They managed to corner the escapee at the alley facing the river. However, just as the two men about to grab him, a smoke bomb rolls through them, and it emits a large cloud of smoke.
And with that... Rob makes his strike. He can fight against armed opponents, using only the human weapon, that is.
The first one makes an attack, swinging his gun to Rob, but Rob manages to parry it and retaliates using a knee strike. Seeing him immobilized, Rob moves on to the last goon. The second goon is about to shoot at Rob, but he immediately ducks down and unleashes a side rising kick, hitting the man on the chin and sending him to the air. Rob follows up a jumping roundhouse, finally sending his opponent to the river.
But then, the first goon managed to mobilize himself, but before he can make the move, Rob manages to punch the gut with enormous force, pinning the man unconscious, and created a crack on the wall.
Hyperventilating, Haru slowly approaches Rob, obviously scared at the encounter.
Haru: "T-Thank you."
Rob: "Come with me. You're going to be safe. You'll finally be going home."
Time: 9 am, the next day
Sabrina continues the testing herself, by utilizing the car's capabilities on the public road.
However, she is being interrupted by a phone call, and it's Kaz.
Sabrina: "Hello?"
Kaz: "I hate to bear a bad news, but... Haru has escaped last night."
Sabrina: "WHAT?!?"
Kaz: "Haru has escaped the headquarters, and some of my security personnel attempted to recapture him, but the rest of the security found the two men unconscious, and one of them is even in coma."
Sabrina: "This is too much! How am I going to finalize everything before the duel? I bet it's the Dream Alliance again, huh? They're just too meddling! They're not going to be the heroes that way!"
Kaz: "We cannot just jump into conclusions, Sabrina. The important thing is, that you're ready. And channel that rage on to that race. Besides, I already have the data."
Sabrina: "Oh they're not going to like this. That team will regret it."
Time: 5 pm, Saturday
The Dream Alliance is the first team to arrive, and making inspections on Maria's Subaru. The woman is feeling some tension, and as well as anxiety.
Maria: "You know, thanks to my school life, I wasn't really able to practice. I'm sorry."
Takuma: "That does not matter. Besides, we have acquired info from that Subaru engineer, and we have found a way. Nigel has analyzed it."
Maria: "So how am I going to combat it?"
Takuma: "We will set your Impreza to turn even more tightly. Besides, I am impressed with the center diff you installed, and that should teach your opponent a lesson."
Maria: "What car will my opponent drive, then?"
Takuma: "Another Subaru. And it has filled with the latest technology. Remember this, Maria, we are to prove how important racing skill is, and how to utilize technology using your own skill. Subaru's 4WD systems are among the best in the world, and it's your job to utilize it."
Finally, Sabrina arrives. And unfortunately for Maria, Kazunori is not around. Only she and her crew are present. Wearing a black leather jacket and jeans, with her hair tied on a ponytail, Sabrina approaches her opponents.
Sabrina: "Sorry to keep you waiting. But I assume that you're always ready. Oh, by the way, I'm Sabrina Mendez, nice to meet you."
Maria: "Maria Salvador. Nice of you to come. And I gotta say, your car looks sharp."
Sabrina: "Enough of that facade, I'm sure you've enjoyed the moment that one of you have managed to get Haru away from our grasp."
Rob definitely hears of this and just whistles a tune.
Maria: "Heh... you deserve it, woman. You and your project will never succeed."
Sabrina: "Says the woman who doesn't even dress modestly. Look at yourself! You'll end up ruining your life that way."
Maria: "Even if I race in a bikini, it does not matter. And your makeup needs work, either. Now, let us stop moaning here and get down to business."
Sabrina: "Good."
Then the two women line up at the starting line. The boxer engine's signature roar is definitely music to the ears for the enthusiasts.
Maria: "Just have to hang on to Nigel's advice. I got it."
Maria: "Just like art... everything has to be done in finesse. I always keep that into my heart. Slow and steady is the key!"
Sabrina: "I shall show you how serious our quest is, Maria. Consider yourself privileged, to be able to witness the future!"
The battle of the boxers begin. Which shall prevail? Old-school tech? Or perhaps the future?
End of Page 5
Location: Salvador home, Evora, Portugal
Time: 5 pm, the next day
Maria has just arrived home from the academy, with her father following suit after finishing his last class for the day, and will join them for dinner.
She immediately heads to her room upstairs, and takes off her sandals before hopping on to the bed. A tiring day for her, it seemed.
Downstairs, Valentina is taking out the ingredients for dinner from the refrigerator. She's going to roast chicken for tonight. The whole chicken is already marinated, so it'll just be a few steps left before she can finally cook it.
Suddenly, the cordless telephone at the living room rings, prompting Valentina to stop what she's preparing and picks her up.
Valentina: "Hello?... Oh, wait a moment.
Maria! Telefonema! O Rob quer falar contigo! (Maria! Phone call! Rob wishes to speak to you!)
Hearing her mother's call, she hesitatingly gets up and heads out of her room.
Maria: ""Ah, está bem. Ok." ("Oh okay... okay.")
Maria grabs hold of the phone...
Maria: "Oh hello?"
Rob: "Maria, prepare yourself. You're being targeted."
Maria: "What are you talking about?"
Rob: "You are to race a woman in Ascari by the weekend. Kaz has officially challenged us, and it might be a string of races. This is it. We're off for war."
Maria: "I take it that woman also belongs to his project, eh? Sigh.... all right. I feel bad when I beat the snot out of another woman, but if I'm being challenged, I won't back out either!"
Rob: "Glad to hear it. Now... I'm off to rescue someone."
Maria: "What?!?"
Rob: "Reports have surfaced that Subaru's missing engineer managed to escape. I'm currently in Germany, attempting to rescue him before Kaz's men grabs hold of him again."
Maria: "Oh dear... well, be careful, okay? And who knows, we might get some info on how to deal with the Vision GT Project."
Rob: "That's what I'm intending to do, as we need to have the means of fighting Kaz."
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Location: Germany
Time: 6:30 pm
Meanwhile, Rob is within the proximity of the Vision GT headquarters, thanks to the information he received from his intelligence team. He also has the dossier of the missing Subaru engineer - named Haru Nakamura.
Moments later, he sees two armed men running around, as if chasing someone. He follows them, and his suspicions are confirmed, as he sees them chasing the engineer.
They managed to corner the escapee at the alley facing the river. However, just as the two men about to grab him, a smoke bomb rolls through them, and it emits a large cloud of smoke.
And with that... Rob makes his strike. He can fight against armed opponents, using only the human weapon, that is.
The first one makes an attack, swinging his gun to Rob, but Rob manages to parry it and retaliates using a knee strike. Seeing him immobilized, Rob moves on to the last goon. The second goon is about to shoot at Rob, but he immediately ducks down and unleashes a side rising kick, hitting the man on the chin and sending him to the air. Rob follows up a jumping roundhouse, finally sending his opponent to the river.
But then, the first goon managed to mobilize himself, but before he can make the move, Rob manages to punch the gut with enormous force, pinning the man unconscious, and created a crack on the wall.
Hyperventilating, Haru slowly approaches Rob, obviously scared at the encounter.
Haru: "T-Thank you."
Rob: "Come with me. You're going to be safe. You'll finally be going home."
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Location: Sierra, Spain
Time: 9 am, the next day
Sabrina continues the testing herself, by utilizing the car's capabilities on the public road.
However, she is being interrupted by a phone call, and it's Kaz.
Sabrina: "Hello?"
Kaz: "I hate to bear a bad news, but... Haru has escaped last night."
Sabrina: "WHAT?!?"
Kaz: "Haru has escaped the headquarters, and some of my security personnel attempted to recapture him, but the rest of the security found the two men unconscious, and one of them is even in coma."
Sabrina: "This is too much! How am I going to finalize everything before the duel? I bet it's the Dream Alliance again, huh? They're just too meddling! They're not going to be the heroes that way!"
Kaz: "We cannot just jump into conclusions, Sabrina. The important thing is, that you're ready. And channel that rage on to that race. Besides, I already have the data."
Sabrina: "Oh they're not going to like this. That team will regret it."
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Location: Ascari Race Resort, Spain
Time: 5 pm, Saturday
The Dream Alliance is the first team to arrive, and making inspections on Maria's Subaru. The woman is feeling some tension, and as well as anxiety.
Maria: "You know, thanks to my school life, I wasn't really able to practice. I'm sorry."
Takuma: "That does not matter. Besides, we have acquired info from that Subaru engineer, and we have found a way. Nigel has analyzed it."
Maria: "So how am I going to combat it?"
Takuma: "We will set your Impreza to turn even more tightly. Besides, I am impressed with the center diff you installed, and that should teach your opponent a lesson."
Maria: "What car will my opponent drive, then?"
Takuma: "Another Subaru. And it has filled with the latest technology. Remember this, Maria, we are to prove how important racing skill is, and how to utilize technology using your own skill. Subaru's 4WD systems are among the best in the world, and it's your job to utilize it."
Finally, Sabrina arrives. And unfortunately for Maria, Kazunori is not around. Only she and her crew are present. Wearing a black leather jacket and jeans, with her hair tied on a ponytail, Sabrina approaches her opponents.
Sabrina: "Sorry to keep you waiting. But I assume that you're always ready. Oh, by the way, I'm Sabrina Mendez, nice to meet you."
Maria: "Maria Salvador. Nice of you to come. And I gotta say, your car looks sharp."
Sabrina: "Enough of that facade, I'm sure you've enjoyed the moment that one of you have managed to get Haru away from our grasp."
Rob definitely hears of this and just whistles a tune.
Maria: "Heh... you deserve it, woman. You and your project will never succeed."
Sabrina: "Says the woman who doesn't even dress modestly. Look at yourself! You'll end up ruining your life that way."
Maria: "Even if I race in a bikini, it does not matter. And your makeup needs work, either. Now, let us stop moaning here and get down to business."
Sabrina: "Good."
Then the two women line up at the starting line. The boxer engine's signature roar is definitely music to the ears for the enthusiasts.
Maria: "Just have to hang on to Nigel's advice. I got it."
"3... 2... 1... GO!!!"
And off they go. Maria intentionally backs off the throttle after launching, as part of her strategy.
Maria: "Just like art... everything has to be done in finesse. I always keep that into my heart. Slow and steady is the key!"
Sabrina: "I shall show you how serious our quest is, Maria. Consider yourself privileged, to be able to witness the future!"
The battle of the boxers begin. Which shall prevail? Old-school tech? Or perhaps the future?
End of Page 5
MAKING A RETURN SOON....
Now... does it ring a bell?
Now... does it ring a bell?
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