The Journey To "The Ring" - Chapter 8.5 - Nunquam timent mori (Part 2)

Hey guys,Sorry about the deleted pictures. I've fixed it and you enjoy the previous chapters now. Chapter 4 will be up soon I was not able to work on chapter 4 last weekend because I got sick with bronchitis and fever so I was not able to reach for the computer the whole weekend. Chapter 4 will be up soon. I've also decided to show what gonna happen from here on out. Spoiler down below READ @ YOUR OWN RISK:
The next chapter will introduce the first female character and third protagonist
 
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Sorry about the long delay on this one. Exams were aplenty as I was writing this. But anyway I was still able to dedicate my time to doing this. Enjoy as always!
Chapter 4:The past and present collide

A few months later...
Alex was on a roll in the GT go-kart championship

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"Outta the way! Commin' through! You drive like my grandma!" Alex said as he passed driver to driver

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And win after win...

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Alex became more well known in the racing community and was given the nickname "The Michael Schumacher of the Philippines". Overshadowing other Filipino drivers such as Matteo Guidicelli and Gabby dela Merced.

Eventually he made it to the Autumn Ring Mini Masters.

The night before the race...

Alex and Jake were staying at a hotel near Autumn Ring
Suddenly Alex's phone rang. He fell out of bed because of the ringtone
and immediately picked up the phone
"Hello?" Alex said with sleepiness written all over his voice.
"Uh..Alex? Is that you?" said the female voice from the other line
Suddenly Alex heart felt like it completely stopped. He immediately recognized that voice. It was his childhood friend,Erica.
"Erica is that you?" asked Alex
"Yup!How are you Alex?"She exclaimed

Erica is Alex's childhood friend whom was the only person Alex could ever trust until they went they went there separate ways after HS graduation.
Alex told Erica that she loves her but said she was in love with somebody else.
After that Alex decided to focus on becoming a race driver and prove to her that she doesn't need her to be happy.
But secretley,Alex still loves her after all these years but he's been hiding it

"I'm ok. I'm a race driver now but why are you calling me at this time. Don't you know it's 12 midnight right now and I have a race tomorrow?" Alex said

"Oh sorry I just wanna tell you that I'm gonna watch your race. Trust me your gonna need me for motivation." she replied

"Tch! Don't you have anything better to than that i mean you do have an affair with another guy right?" Alex retorted

"Oh you mean Carlo? I broke up with that b*stard last month besides i wanna go around the world with you. " Erica said

"*Sigh* ok meet me after the race and bring your stuff too." Alex instructed
"Ok.Thanks Alex your the best." Erica said sweetly
"Thanks and good night." said Alex
After that,Alex couldn't sleep so many questions were boggling his mind.
Why did Erica call him on the night of one of the biggest races in his career?
Why was she going to watch his race? And most of all...
Why does she want to go with him to every race he takes part in?
Eventually Alex fell asleep trying to find out why

The next day...
Autumn Ring


"Well... this is it." Alex sighed as he scrunched his body into the go-kart
"Yup the big one" replied Jake on the radio
Then Alex looked to the stands as the race was about to begin
"What's wrong Alex?" Jake asked worriedly
"Nothing..." Alex said
"Well pay attention to the lights! Neither of of us want to screw this one up right?" Jake yelled
Alex said nothing and looked up ahead, not minding that his old friend is watching in the stands

The grid was full of 12 of the best go-kart drivers in the racing world
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3,2,1 GO! And then the race began

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Alex's go-kart felt wobbly going thru the turn
"Uhhh..." Alex said as the go-kart's highly sensitive suspension caused the chassis to shake violently.
Alex felt like the luckiest person on earth that he didn't that he pop into the air

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After just one lap Alex was already in first place
but the driver that he was about to fight for first with was just as good as Alex

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"He's good" Alex murmured
"'Cmon man! Kick his *ss!" Jake ordered
"Im trying,but this guy isn't opening up!" Alex replied

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"Humph! Ok Alex Sanchez.. time to be a man" he said to himself

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"Nggnhh" Alex growled as he was pushed 2g's to the right
Then suddenly the driver in second place tried to pick a fight once more

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But Alex was already hooting as he rounded the final corner

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"Yeah, Who's bad?" Alex shouted as he crossed the line
After a victory lap,Alex stopped at the line as fans came for his autograph
after signing hundreds of autographs for his fans,most of which are teenage girls.
"*squeals* OH MY GOD!! Your a lot cutier in person!!" one girl said
"MARRY ME!!!" said another
After that,he was able to get to Erica at the back of the crowd.
"...Hi" Alex mumbled
"Hi" Erica replied
"So uh.. how have you been?"
"Hmm.. Just fine. Nice race by the way."
"Thanks..""By the way,why do you wanna be with me just now?"
"'Cause I L..."
Before Erica could finish her sentence,Jake pulled Alex by the shoulder
"Hey man were gonna party after this,you wanna go now?"
"No,not yet."
"Ok I'm gonna go on ahead. See ya at the party!" then Jake walked away
"Heheh see ya too! Tell them I'm gonna arrive as the VIP!"
"Sure thing!"
Then Alex turned back to Erica
"So..wanna come to the party?"
"Sure! I'd love to."
Then Alex and Erica drove off to the party.

To be continued...
 
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Hey Impreza22

Honestly, this is one of the best stories i read so far, if not the best.

I like the way you tell the story.

You haved a good ideia to begin with, starting with the go-kart.

I liked the lot all the chapters.

Very good photos too.

Very good work.

Plz continue...
 
Yeh, i'm enjoying this. I'm looking forward to seeing what car Alex drives next and what race series he enters. Will he drive a car from europe or will he go to Japan??? I'd like to see him in an Alfa myself! :)
 
Hey Impreza22

Honestly, this is one of the best stories i read so far, if not the best.

I like the way you tell the story.

You haved a good ideia to begin with, starting with the go-kart.

I liked the lot all the chapters.

Very good photos too.

Very good work.

Plz continue...

Wow thank you very much. You and all the other people reading this actually give me a lot of motivation to keep going
 
Yeh, i'm enjoying this. I'm looking forward to seeing what car Alex drives next and what race series he enters. Will he drive a car from europe or will he go to Japan??? I'd like to see him in an Alfa myself! :)

I'm glad your enjoying this. This is the last time you'll ever see Alex's go-kart actually. I'm gonna take the main characters around the world,and lastly your gonna see a boat load of cars from here on out. :)
 
Hey guys. Now that Alex is done with go-kart racing. It's time for him to have his first real car. But I will need your help deciding what car will he buy. So I created an open poll.
Just enter the car you're going to pick and press vote.

VOTE HERE!

Here are the regulation's
-No standard cars
-Can be from any country
-Can be any Drivetrain
-Sports car's only
-Must be over 100HP but not over 205HP
Edit:Maximum HP has been increased to 270HP

NOTE:The ff. are just examples but can still be voted for
Nissan Slivia K's,Citroen C4,Mazda Miata or Eunos Roadster

ANOTHER NOTE:Chapter 4.5 will be a flashback on Both Alex and Erica,giving you a back story on them and what they've been through. And all the picture's will be sepia.
 
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Here are the results right now... (I've combined a few similar results to get a more accurate result)

What car do you want Alex to have in The Journey to "The Ring"
Top Results:

*3 votes Mazda Miata
~50%
*1 Mini Cooper S
16%
*1 Toyota Ae86 (isn't this a standard?)
16%
*1 Volkswagen Golf Iv Gti 01
16%

Created on Mar 23, 2011

Total Votes: 6
 
Here are the results right now... (I've combined a few similar results to get a more accurate result)

What car do you want Alex to have in The Journey to "The Ring"
Top Results:

*3 votes Mazda Miata
~50%
*1 Mini Cooper S
16%
*1 Toyota Ae86 (isn't this a standard?)
16%
*1 Volkswagen Golf Iv Gti 01
16%

Created on Mar 23, 2011

Total Votes: 6

Wow thank you very much for showing me the results. For a second there I thought nobody cared about this thread anymore. :D
And yes,the AE86 is a standard car and therefore its votes are annulled.
 
I have just voted for the Brera but am not sure if it fits all the criteria! Sorry should of checked first!!!! If it dosnt please 'void' that vote!!

Thanks
 
although i'd love to see the brera make an appearance, i feel the direction of the story would benefit most by using either the mazda or the golf.
 
What car do you want car do you want Alex to have in The Journey to "The Ring"
Top Results:

* Mini Cooper S
27%
* Alfa Brera Sky Window
9%
* Alfa Romeo Brera Sky Window
9%
* Eunos Roadster
9%
* Mazda Miata
9%
* Mazda Miata (Na)
9%
* Mkiv Golf Gti
9%
* Toyota Ae86
9%
* Volkswagen Golf Iv Gti 01
9%

Created on Mar 23, 2011

Total Votes: 11


thats the raw data.. so add the similar votes together. and void some. (the AE86)
 
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Chapter 4.5 is taking a while to write because It contain's manifestation's of my very own life and it's pain's.That's why it's a little hard for me to write. I have to find a way to turn significant event's of my life into event's of Alex's life.
 
Chapter 4.5 is taking a while to write because It contain's manifestation's of my very own life and it's pain's.That's why it's a little hard for me to write. I have to find a way to turn significant event's of my life into event's of Alex's life.

That's very cool. We are patiently awaiting the next installment of this great story.. :) 👍
 
Chapter 4.5 - Flashback


Alex Sanchez and Erica Reyes (Full names Alexander Joseph Sanchez and Erica Isabel Reyes Respectively) were born in the small town of Canlubang, Calamba City in the Philippines.
Alex's father died before he was born father but left his 1966 Shelby Cobra in his last will.

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Car Specs:
Shelby Cobra 427
Power:485 HP
Weight:1070 kg
Torque: 489 ft-lb
Drivetrain: FR
Owner:Alex Sanchez

When Alex and Erica first met during the summer when they were in high school, it was love at first sight for Alex.
Both Alex and Erica were both interested in cars, but their dreams are different.
Alex wants to be a Professional race driver and get payback at all the bullies picking on both of them.
Erica however, wanted to be a singer and actress.
When graduation came Alex gave Erica a beautiful Purple Heart Diamond Necklace.

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"Wow. It's so beautiful!" said Erica
"I know. and its in your favorite color too." replied Alex
"You're so sweet *sniff* I'm really gonna miss you Alex"
"You too...listen,I have something to tell you."
"What is it?"
"I'm going to Italy so I can study Mechanical Tech. I want you to come with me."
"But I'm going to New York so I can study to become a singer and actress at Juilliard."
"Really? But I'll miss you!" Alex said with tears in his eyes"
"Don't worry..." *kisses Alex in the cheek* I'll miss you too"
"Thank's for being a great friend."
"You too."

After their emotional conversation,Erica walked up to his parents
an Alex looked at her and whispered to himself,
"I love you Erica..."

A few years later...

Alex finished college as Magna cum Laude and attended driving school,graduating as top driver of his batch.

Before he became a race driver,he worked as a test driver for Ferrari. He also drives his Shelby Cobra at the local road's of Modena,Italy,
honening his racing skills.
He met Jake during his visits at Toscana

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Meanwhile Erica was staying at Bern, Switzerland

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One time she visited Alex at the Fiorano Circuit.
"Hi Al"
"Hi Eri"
"You wanna go somewhere with me"
"Sure but your gonna have to wait till 4:30 PM"
"I can wait. Can ride with you?
"Sorry but you can't. Besides I have to make sure the car should make it through this track in one piece."
"Ok I understand."

After work...
Alex took Erica to a mountain pass in Toscana

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"You ready?"
"Yup"
"Ok just let me do something on the radio."

Then "Na Na Na" by My Chemical Romance played on the stereo

Alex stepped on the gas and drove off,the rumble of the Cobra's V8 got Erica's heart racing.
"WOOOOOOOO!!! 'Cmon Alex go faster."
"I'm going as fast as I can!"


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After the hill, the first corner was in sight

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Alex took his foot of the gas and braked hard...

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...then rounded the corner

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Meanwhile Erica was singing along to the stereo
"Drugs, gimme drugs, gimme drugs, I don't need it
But I'll sell what you got, take the cash and I'll keep it
Eight legs to the wall, hit the gas, kill them all
And we crawl and we crawl and we crawl, you'll be my detonator"


Alex sang the second part
"Love, gimme love, gimme love, I don't need it
But I'll take what I want from your heart and I'll keep it
In a bag, in a box , put an X on the floor
Gimme more, gimme more, gimme more, shut up and sing it with me"


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And as they drove they sang the chorus together

"Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
(From mall security)
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
(To every enemy)
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
(We're on your property)
Standing in V formation

Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
(Let's blow an artery)
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
(Eat plastic surgery)
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
(Keep your apology)
Give us more detonation!!!"

As Alex rounded a turn...

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One of the tires cliped the outside...

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Causing the car to drift

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"Oh C*ap"
"That's what I'm talking about. Drift! Drift! Drift!"
"Ok I'll try"

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"I loove the smell of tire smoke in the afternoon!"
"You do?"
"Hell no. The smell sucks!"
Then both of them laughed out loud as they were thrown around left and right.

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As they drifted through the last corner...

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...they crossed the line and Alex stopped the car

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*Engine turns off*
*Lies back down on headrest* "Oh yeah that was more awesome than singing on TV"
"I'm glad you enjoyed it"

Then suddenly Erica kissed Alex but this time, on the lips.

"What did you do that for?"
"Oh...Nothing"

Then the two giggled to each other and told to each other things that
happened since they last saw each other.

End of flashback
 
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NOTE ABOUT THE POLL: What ever the car that will win the poll dosen't necessarily mean I will pick that car.
I have to think if that car will fit the story or not
 
NOTE ABOUT THE POLL: What ever the car that will win the poll dosen't necessarily mean I will pick that car.
I have to think if that car will fit the story or not

Well here's a update to them,

What car do you want car do you want Alex to have in The Journey to "The Ring"
Top Results:

* Mini Cooper S
28%
* Nissan S13 K
14%
* Toyota Ae86
7%
* Mkiv Golf Gti
7%
* Alfa Brera Sky Window
7%
* Mazda Miata (Na)
7%
* Mazda Miata
7%
* Eunos Roadster
7%
* Alfa Romeo Brera Sky Window
7%
* Volkswagen Golf Iv Gti 01
7%
Total Votes: 14

Personal note: I'd like to see the S13(is it premium?) or the Mazda or Mini as the car you'd choose.

Edit: I like the flashback. it adds to the story. and the 1966 corba drifting. nice pictures as well. 👍 :)
 
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Hey guys. I don't know if this is allowed but...
I need two player to drive with me so I can get pictures of Alex,Erica and Jake driving their new cars.
 
What time are you thinking of? Please don't say anything along the lines of anywhere between 6 and 9pm GMT on Saturday.
 
Don't worry it's more than allowed, several chapters have used the help of other members here. Just post when it would be the best time for you to get the pictures.
 
What time are you thinking of? Please don't say anything along the lines of anywhere between 6 and 9pm GMT on Saturday.

Hmm.. now that you said that. I'm thinking maybe Tuesday next week 5PM
The school year is offcially over here in the Philippines so that means I'm totally free for 2 months.
 
Don't worry it's more than allowed, several chapters have used the help of other members here. Just post when it would be the best time for you to get the pictures.

Ok then. I'm ok any time.Maybe 5PM (GMT + 8:00) any day of the week.
 
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