At last we have finally arrived to the canon part of season two for me and my Meika. The way I figured these chapters are going to work for the episodes is that the talking will happen first and then the race from that episode will follow. Now first there are some things to keep in mind. First of all in this canon story (Which is much better than the original T.V. show) Miles and Tag have smoothed over their rough patch with Rio. So there is no tension between the owl and tiger. As such Tag knows the whole story from his father with what happened. Second is that while this canon story does have the same things happen, some things will either only be mentioned or left out, especially some parts of each race. This is due to not only not make the story too long, they also don't help the canon story. For example the little interaction with Meelo and Xeno is only mentioned but it still happens. To see the parts fully that aren't in this canon story or only mentioned, you have to watch the episodes. Finally pay very close attention to Meika and me as that is very important as well as the new characters introduced.
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Racing World
Opening Season Party
At last six months had gone by. And now it found Becks and Beaks as usual waiting to go live in their studio. “Right, so I’ll do the welcome, talk up the opening race, yada yada yada. Then throw it to Dira, Alfred and Blitz for the intros,” the goat told his co-host.
“Dira!” the parrot squawked.
“Hey, you’re the boss Beaks!” Beaks then got everyone else’s attention. “Places people! Change the rundown. We’re throwing straight to those three.”
The lights turned on as the two went live. “Well, hello there!” the goat announced. “Cancel those dinner plans because I guarantee you’ll want to stay home tonight.” Around the world people were tuning in from their homes, in bars, and on the street with excitement. “The racing season is back and better than ever! Last season’s finale for the RPG broke all previous ratings records as Axel took the championship in a controversial fashion. But that was then and this is now. Your RPG and Aispir City Organizers have promised two things: Bigger and better.”
The shot then showed the Ark. And it was indeed bigger and newer. While red, it now had a secondary color of blue to show the two organizations coming together. And indeed it could be felt as there were not only those who had watched the RPG last season, but many others from Aispir City and other places at the campgrounds where the Ark was. “We now take you live to Ms. Dira, Alfred, and M.P. Blitz reporting live from the Ark.”
The camera cut to the three again on a split screen. The two deer were on one, the bat was on the other. “Thank you Becks and Beaks,” she replied.
“Yes and hellllooo racing fans!” Blitz stated with his usual grin.
“We’re waiting on the introduction of those racing under Mr. Mane,” the buck said.
“Yes indeed,” the flying fox agreed. “And what a gathering this is for that!”
“Then we’ll wait on Mr. King with the introduction of three new rookies to the season,” Ms. Dira commented. “While there there’s been no official word, an inside source has said these are the promising new racers in Rimba and racing history.”
Meanwhile near the podium at the stage, Meika and those from the RPG were standing and waiting. They were in their racing suits. “Where are they?” Tag asked impatiently, holding a paw up like he was trying to scan for them. He turned to Sonny and Meika. “So none of you have heard anything? Where we they requited from?” He meant the new rookies. “Meelo, you’ve got some of their stats right?”
The chameleon rolled his eyes with an annoyed look. “Settle down, Tag,” Sonny told the tiger. “It’s the rookies that are supposed to be nervous.”
“Whereas we have the calm that comes with maturity and experience,” Meika commented.
“Oh, you’re one to lecture about maturity!” Sonny stated, getting a bit annoyed with the vixen.
“Sonny, don’t start,” Tag groaned.
“I know it was you,” the bear told the female.
“If it was me, then I had a very good reason.”
“That was a confession,” Sonny stated. “Confession!” Meika plugged her ears up with her fingers like she couldn’t hear him and looked away. “I have witnesses!”
Tag walked away from them to get away from the arguing. “Those two still at it?” went a voice. It was Miles.
“Yeah,” the tiger replied.
“Well thought I’d check out the season’s competition.”
“I don’t think we have to worry since we’ve got new friends.”
Just then a female announcer came on. “Ladies and gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to first introduce you to the first of the organizers. Please welcome the Mayer of Aispir City, Mr. Mane!”
Meika and her group applauded as the male lion stepped out to the others cheering him and cameras flashing. “Thank you!” he stated when he got to the podium on the stage. “This has always been one of my dreams. Combining the RPG and the Aispir City racing leagues into one! Now then it is with my great pleasure to announce who from my home city and from around the world will be competing against those from the RPG! Please give a warm welcome to them!” One by one they stepped out to the applause of the crowd. Meika saw Nicholas right away and smiled warmly at the husky even if he couldn’t see her from his position. He, Cody, Ashley, Sig, Jessica, Daniel, Rachel, Mia, Florence, Jacob, and Victor all came to stand by Mr. Mane. None of them were in any racing outfits.
“You know them from the racing parties before this season. You’ve seen their footage so I assume there’s no need for questions on them,” the lion said. “However, there are five new ones who are coming on board. Now let’s welcome them!”
From behind the guy, one of the panels in the wall opened and one by one they stepped out to the sound of their names. “We have Razor!” A male Abyssinian cat with red orangish fur for the color, dark colored eyes, and dark markings under those stepped out. He was wearing a cool looking trench coat that was almost maroon in color with grey flaps. He had dull golden colored gloves on his paws, wore tall dark brown boots, and the coat even had a yellow color symbol on the left arm. It was that of a lance, the jousting kind.
“Then there’s Kevin!” A male lupine with yellow eyes and dark grey colored fur came out wearing brown leather. “Simon!” Another lupine but one with brown fur and green colored eyes came out wearing mint colors but not leather. “Harker!” A male racoon with one small scar under his right eye then emerged. His eye color was blue and he was wearing shades of tan. “And finally Miss Ballard!”
This caused a shock and ripple of comments as the female canine emerged. Even Nicholas and those who knew here were shocked and looked with wide eyes to Ballard as she walked to the left of Mr. Mane. “Now I’m sure you have questions about those four, but I must pass it on to King now,” the lion stated. “He’ll give you all the details about where you can ask them questions later.”
These racers then stepped down but Nicholas caught up with Ballard. “I’ll explain later,” she told him, figuring he wanted to ask he why she was racing.
“I’ll hold you to that,” the husky replied.
These racers then joined Meika and the others. It was to be noted Tamira wasn’t with them as she was going to come out later. “Doing alright?” Nicholas asked Meika with a smile.
“Well mostly except the shock of seeing your ex racing,” the vixen said. “She give a reason why?”
The guy shrugged but then the female announcer could be heard again. “Ladies and gentlemen, you know him, and you love him.” The second guy mentioned came out and shook hand and paw with Mr. Mane. “The one, the only, King!”
The guy stepped up to the mike after a few waves. “Oh-oh boy!” King stated. “Have I been missing all of this! Firstly I’m proud to announce what an honor and privilege it is to be combining the RPG with Aispir City’s racing league! When I first got the call from Mr. Mane six months ago, I wasn’t sure. But in the end, I think we can all agree this will be quiet the season to remember!” The audience applauded. “Secondly I’m happy to announce that, after dealing with some personal issues, Tamira will be returning to the to the RIMBA rooster this season.”
The pantheress stepped out in her racing gear, giving a small smile and wave to the crowd. She then turned her head to glare a little at King. The threat Tag and his friends had given him last season about exposing his dirty secrets on the Black Box was still fresh in his mind. The feline then stood on King’s left. “On a sadder note, Cuckoo and Ooaa will not be returning to the RPG,” the hippopotamus then continued. “And I’m sure you’ve all heard the news of Wrecks’ retirement. So that leaves three open spots this year. Please put your hands together and welcome… Pike, Vixx, and Xeno!”
The three stepped out, the lupine with blue eyes and blue grey fur, the really tall female hyena, and very short toad. They came to stand by Tamira who recognized the second right away. In her head she was wondering what the hell the hyena was doing here and glared at her from the corner of her eyes. The reporters then began to ask questions of where King found them, how come they had never been heard of, their status, and things like that. “Now, now, now, like with Mr. Mane I can’t answer all of your questions,” the male replied. “Where’s the fun in that? All I can promise is that this new season will be edgier and more dangerous than the last. But, if you want to know more on them and those other four, come to tonight’s season opener party. You’re all invited.”
Here Tamira walked off the stage while the other four walked to their right. The cameras flashed as the reporters tried to ask more. She approached Tag. “So, not bad to be back huh?” he asked.
“Not really,” she replied and they joined Meika, Nicholas, and the others they had met.
Meanwhile while Vyxx and Xeno had been stopped to talk to Ms Dira and Alfred, Pike stopped King to the side away from ears. “You’re orders were no press tonight,” the lupine stated, crossing his arms.
“It’s good publicity for the season opener,” the hippopotamus replied sternly as though Pike didn’t get that business. “That’s how we always do it. You had no objections to those parties before today. I just thought that-“
“You’re not paid to think anymore, King,” Pike cut him off in a voice that seemed to be one of mocking but a warning to. “Just do as your told.” The hippopotamus didn’t say anymore and just nodded. The lupine then got Xeno and Vyxx’s attention with a jerk of his head and they joined him in the crowd.
It was then a bit later that people learned in this new Ark there were two new areas. One was the Celebrity Dome, which sold merchandise and items of the racers here. While not open for business, it would be soon. In here was an open VR Simulation Chamber. Here one could board one of the pods and race. Another place was the Q&A panel which would happen before the second race. How this was found out was by information sent to the guests and they were excited. It was here that Nicholas caught up to Miss Ballard. “What are you doing here?” the husky asked.
“Surprise again,” she replied with a grin. “Well turns out I’m a racer to.”
“But when…? Why?”
The female went silent for a moment and Nicholas realized his ex was trying to best answer the question. “It was before we broke up peacefully. As for why… I can’t fully say. It would be the same for anyone else.”
“I understand,” Nicholas replied. “You must have a very good reason not to say why. I don’t blame you.”
“What do you mean?”
The guy took a look over his shoulder to make sure nobody was nearby who could hear his next sentence. “Let’s just say… this place is dangerous; you don’t know what others are really capable of. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve gotta pick Meika up from her room. I texted her on her phone I would for the party. We’ll see you there.”
“Right.” Miss Ballard watched him walk away.
“I do know…” she said softly. “More than you realize.” She then went to her room which was being shared with her boyfriend. All the couples on the Ark were allowed to share a room. Mr. Mane and King had been notified of them and agreed that anything they did in the privacy of their quarters was fine. Outside of the Ark they were allowed to do what they wanted. But inside the vehicle, the couples had to maintain professionalism. That meant quick hugs and pecks on the cheek and that was it. The couples had even signed a form stating they understood these rules.
Meanwhile Tag had gotten a call from Riq and had answered it but had first used a small chip on his phone to scramble the call so nobody could trace it. The two had a small talk before he went to the party himself. Elsewhere, Nicholas had picked up Meika and they had arrived. They saw the Lounge area of the Ark was crowded with reporters, others, and racers. But it was much bigger than last time and able to hold them all comfortably. It was still the same layout and colors. “Well damn I never had anything like this in past racing tournaments,” the husky said to her with a grin. The guy liked his new quarters as it room for the things he had brought from his home back in Aispir and in his favorite colors. It was also to be mentioned that he and his friends that Meika and the others had met were in regular clothes. His outfit was what they had first seen him in like it was for her.
“Enjoy it to the fullest,” she replied with a matching smile. “Say did Miss Ballard say why she joined the racers? Quite a surprise.
“Yeah but she said she had her reasons. And well I’ve gotta respect that.”
“Well sure. I can to if you say so.”
Soon the others they knew arrived to. There was already a bit of a fallout between Meelo and Xeno when the chameleon just grabbed the device the toad was working on and not making a good first impression. Jessica had really groaned over that one and had to pull the Meelo to the side to talk. Tamira in the meantime had arrived at the bar and gotten a drink. She was just about to dive in when Vyxx suddenly appeared and grabbed the second one out of the pantheress’s paw. The hyena downed it almost in one go while Tamira glared up at her since the second female was so much taller. “Ah! That hit the spot!” Vyxx stated and set the glass down. Her gaze then went to the first female. “So, Tamira… Back in the game huh? So glad you managed to overcome those… what was it? Personal issues? Beating you on a regular basis is one of the reasons I signed up for this.” Tamira had her usual stern look and glare directed at the Hyena whose smile didn’t match the way her eyes were looking at the pantheress.
“Better drivers than you have tried,” Tamira replied back sternly.
“No, I don’t think so!” Vyxx turned to the person working the bar. “She’s gonna need another drink!” The second female turned back to the first. “Tata!”
The tall being walked away and Tamira felt anger in her body. Just then she turned around and was about to punch Tag who had come up to the bar to talk to her. “Whoa, whoa, whoa!” he stated and she stopped in time. “It’s just me!” The second drink was brought out. The feline let out a sigh. “Maybe coming back wasn’t the best idea.” He had seen the interaction between the two females earlier.
“I’m a racer Tag,” Tamira stated sternly. “Just like you. This is where we belong.” They began to walk with their drinks.
“Yeah, but… after everything that went down last season-“
“What about your father? Have you given Riq your answer yet?” She was referring to fighting against the Ring Masters.
“How did you know about-“
Tag then got interrupted again. This time it was by Pike who was appearing much more friendlier as it was for his voice. It was no longer mocking or in charge. It was different. But these two didn’t know it was all an act. What the three didn’t notice was that Razor was watching this from a corner. “Tag!” the lupine stated. “The Tag! It’s just such a- I mean, you’re here. Right here! That’s so—Wow!”
“Hey! Umm… Pike, is it?” Tag replied. Tamira got an annoyed look on her face that the lupine didn’t notice.
“Oh my god… Tag knows my name. The Tag, knows my name! How crazy is that?” The lupine was putting on such a good show, even his tag was wagging perfectly even if it was fake. Tamira rolled her eyes with increasing annoyance.
“Could you take our picture?” Pike then asked suddenly dropping his phone into her paws. “Would that be okay?” This was done quickly by the pantheress and the lupine walked off laughing with joy even though it was an act.
“I don’t like him,” the pantheress stated. She wasn’t wrong to say that even if she wasn’t aware why yet.
“He seems okay,” Tag said.
As Pike was walking Krom and Axel noticed him. “So, that’s the new guy in charge, eh?” the crocodile asked at their table. “Doesn’t look like much, does he?”
“No,” the avian stiffly replied.
“So now that King’s out, what happens to us?” The avian just shrugged. Krom gave him a look. “You know what I miss about Wrecks? The conversation.” What the two didn’t see was that Victor had been close enough nearby and heard all of that. The Lyre bird frowned and burned this into his memory.
Nicholas and Meika in the meantime had managed to find Sonny, Mia, and some of their other friends and were talking and laughing while eating the food. Pike found Xeno and Vyxx sitting at a different table across the room. “I’m surprised you didn’t ask for his autograph,” the hyena said as she and the toad had seen that interaction to.
“Selfies are the new autograph,” the lupine told her. “Get with the times Vyxx.” The male then looked over at the crowd of the racers. “You were right Xeno. They’re a bunch of lightweights. Nothing to worry about. Not even those from the Aispir city part.” His gaze then found Meika at her table. The vixen eyes made contact with him and the lupine sent a wink her way. One of recognition.
She turned her head away, many emotions going through her body at the same time; that of being broken, pain, but mostly fear and anger. “Oh god… no, what is he doing here?” she thought inside her head. It was her last ex, the lupine where the relationship had ended badly. Earlier today when seeing him, the vixen didn’t want to believe it was Pike. But now there was no doubt he was here. Even after trying to get away from him, somehow the guy had found her again. Meika felt scared. Not just for her friends and others, but also for Nicholas whom she loved. She knew what Pike was very capable of and could end up really hurting or even killing them. It made the vixen sick to her stomach to envision what might happen if Nicholas and Pike ever fought. Sure, the husky was strong physically and mentally and knew how to fight, but would it be enough to take on the lupine who was dangerous and evil? Meika wasn’t sure if the husky would fight even to the death over her. That was not what she wanted to see the guy she loved with all her heart do and to end up dead. Another problem was telling Nicholas about Pike. The female remembered all too well that time in the mall when she had caught him growling with protection and possession towards those other guys. Meika loved that Nicholas did care about her that much, maybe even love her to. But that only meant that he would fight if that’s what it took to keep her by his side. The female didn’t know if telling him about Pike right now was a good idea or if it was going to happen. For now, she would keep quiet even if Meika had the nasty feeling it would end badly the longer she held it inside.
What she didn’t see was that Nicholas who was on her left and Sonny who was on her right noticed her get quiet all of a sudden. The bear looked up and saw Pike. The male instantly narrowed his eyes with distrust before going back to talking to Mia who was on his right. But Nicholas was different. “You okay Meika?” he asked.
She looked up to him, jumping a little. “Oh! Yeah!’ the vixen replied hastily glancing at Pike again for just a second. But it was all the male who loved her needed to see him. The lupine’s gaze was back on others but then the two made eye contact. In that moment something passed between them. Pike sent a smug look to the husky who glared right back. Nicholas right away found he didn’t trust the lupine one bit at all. And there was more. There was anger that this male had made Meika whom the husky loved with all his heart act that way. Right then and there the two became enemies. But the lupine then pulled out his phone and saw a message was sent to him to meet up later with someone.
Pike did so and found Razor waiting for him. “What is this about?” the lupine asked the feline.
“About that little stunt you had back there with that guy; Tag was it?” Razor asked, having a slight German accent.
“It was all a show to make him not suspect a thing.”
“Hmm you seemed too good. Don’t forget who you’re really working for. Lezo for one and High Command for another.”
The wolf scoffed. “Please,” Pike replied. “Your crime boss Lezo answers to the Ring Masters and High Command. And they put me in charge of this operation so that means you work for me, got it?”
“Fine, but just do your part, me and my boys will do mine. I will say it was nice of you to introduce me to Kajex, Zapher, and Marty from your old days and have them work for Lezo.”
“Just doing my part. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to make a call to them as well.”
But while this was going on, Torres was at the same dark room of the Ark and in contact with the Ring Masters themselves. But this time instead of the four colored circles, there were ten others as well. But these ten weren’t colored circles with lines. Instead these were circles with solid colors, and different one to separate themselves from the Ringmasters. These colors were red, regular blue, orange, dark green, yellow, brown, dark grey, tan, gold, and silver. Finally there was a screen with someone being projected on it. But their face was hidden in shadow. These were High Command and Lezo that Razor had mentioned. “And no one suspects?” the light blue Ring Master asked the rabbit.
“Who would suspect me to be the spy?” she replied with an evil grin.
“It’s time for some order around here,” said the magenta Ring Master. “This racing season needs to run smoothly this season. It is essential to our plans.”
“More than ever before,” the High Command gold circle said, the voice distorted. “That is why this time we’ve asked for further help from you Lezo.”
“I understand,” went the figure in the third screen, his voice distorted. “I understand what is at stake here.”
“And that is why your job scope is… growing…” the magenta Ring Master told Torres.
“In what way?” she asked.
“You’re days of watching are over.”
“Now, you will be required to take more… direct action,” the light blue Ring Master said. “Nudge things one way or the other. Is that a problem?”
“No, sir.”
“Good,” the High Command with the gold circle stated. “Failure is no option. Especially with our other agent in here now to. She’ll be helping us as well. All for our plans for further world control.” The call was then cut. The day had come to an end and now it was time for the first race of the season.
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Ugh... the very last part was extremely hard for me to write because I had to go over the parts in the show that the writers should never have done. I'll never forgive them for doing that to my Meika. She never should have been the spy, Torres should have been. She is a much better choice.
Then there's the fact Miss Ballard is a racer. Now her profile will not be done by me because somebody else had a perfect picture of her that hopefully will be released. When it comes out I will post a link to it. I know what her outfit and color does look like but not the car. I can only guess what it looks like and the special ability is. And it seems she knows what's really going on like with me.
As we move on I'll keep showing everyone the parts to this canon story of me and Meika. Get ready as next time we move onto the first race.
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Racing World
Opening Season Party
At last six months had gone by. And now it found Becks and Beaks as usual waiting to go live in their studio. “Right, so I’ll do the welcome, talk up the opening race, yada yada yada. Then throw it to Dira, Alfred and Blitz for the intros,” the goat told his co-host.
“Dira!” the parrot squawked.
“Hey, you’re the boss Beaks!” Beaks then got everyone else’s attention. “Places people! Change the rundown. We’re throwing straight to those three.”
The lights turned on as the two went live. “Well, hello there!” the goat announced. “Cancel those dinner plans because I guarantee you’ll want to stay home tonight.” Around the world people were tuning in from their homes, in bars, and on the street with excitement. “The racing season is back and better than ever! Last season’s finale for the RPG broke all previous ratings records as Axel took the championship in a controversial fashion. But that was then and this is now. Your RPG and Aispir City Organizers have promised two things: Bigger and better.”
The shot then showed the Ark. And it was indeed bigger and newer. While red, it now had a secondary color of blue to show the two organizations coming together. And indeed it could be felt as there were not only those who had watched the RPG last season, but many others from Aispir City and other places at the campgrounds where the Ark was. “We now take you live to Ms. Dira, Alfred, and M.P. Blitz reporting live from the Ark.”
The camera cut to the three again on a split screen. The two deer were on one, the bat was on the other. “Thank you Becks and Beaks,” she replied.
“Yes and hellllooo racing fans!” Blitz stated with his usual grin.
“We’re waiting on the introduction of those racing under Mr. Mane,” the buck said.
“Yes indeed,” the flying fox agreed. “And what a gathering this is for that!”
“Then we’ll wait on Mr. King with the introduction of three new rookies to the season,” Ms. Dira commented. “While there there’s been no official word, an inside source has said these are the promising new racers in Rimba and racing history.”
Meanwhile near the podium at the stage, Meika and those from the RPG were standing and waiting. They were in their racing suits. “Where are they?” Tag asked impatiently, holding a paw up like he was trying to scan for them. He turned to Sonny and Meika. “So none of you have heard anything? Where we they requited from?” He meant the new rookies. “Meelo, you’ve got some of their stats right?”
The chameleon rolled his eyes with an annoyed look. “Settle down, Tag,” Sonny told the tiger. “It’s the rookies that are supposed to be nervous.”
“Whereas we have the calm that comes with maturity and experience,” Meika commented.
“Oh, you’re one to lecture about maturity!” Sonny stated, getting a bit annoyed with the vixen.
“Sonny, don’t start,” Tag groaned.
“I know it was you,” the bear told the female.
“If it was me, then I had a very good reason.”
“That was a confession,” Sonny stated. “Confession!” Meika plugged her ears up with her fingers like she couldn’t hear him and looked away. “I have witnesses!”
Tag walked away from them to get away from the arguing. “Those two still at it?” went a voice. It was Miles.
“Yeah,” the tiger replied.
“Well thought I’d check out the season’s competition.”
“I don’t think we have to worry since we’ve got new friends.”
Just then a female announcer came on. “Ladies and gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to first introduce you to the first of the organizers. Please welcome the Mayer of Aispir City, Mr. Mane!”
Meika and her group applauded as the male lion stepped out to the others cheering him and cameras flashing. “Thank you!” he stated when he got to the podium on the stage. “This has always been one of my dreams. Combining the RPG and the Aispir City racing leagues into one! Now then it is with my great pleasure to announce who from my home city and from around the world will be competing against those from the RPG! Please give a warm welcome to them!” One by one they stepped out to the applause of the crowd. Meika saw Nicholas right away and smiled warmly at the husky even if he couldn’t see her from his position. He, Cody, Ashley, Sig, Jessica, Daniel, Rachel, Mia, Florence, Jacob, and Victor all came to stand by Mr. Mane. None of them were in any racing outfits.
“You know them from the racing parties before this season. You’ve seen their footage so I assume there’s no need for questions on them,” the lion said. “However, there are five new ones who are coming on board. Now let’s welcome them!”
From behind the guy, one of the panels in the wall opened and one by one they stepped out to the sound of their names. “We have Razor!” A male Abyssinian cat with red orangish fur for the color, dark colored eyes, and dark markings under those stepped out. He was wearing a cool looking trench coat that was almost maroon in color with grey flaps. He had dull golden colored gloves on his paws, wore tall dark brown boots, and the coat even had a yellow color symbol on the left arm. It was that of a lance, the jousting kind.
“Then there’s Kevin!” A male lupine with yellow eyes and dark grey colored fur came out wearing brown leather. “Simon!” Another lupine but one with brown fur and green colored eyes came out wearing mint colors but not leather. “Harker!” A male racoon with one small scar under his right eye then emerged. His eye color was blue and he was wearing shades of tan. “And finally Miss Ballard!”
This caused a shock and ripple of comments as the female canine emerged. Even Nicholas and those who knew here were shocked and looked with wide eyes to Ballard as she walked to the left of Mr. Mane. “Now I’m sure you have questions about those four, but I must pass it on to King now,” the lion stated. “He’ll give you all the details about where you can ask them questions later.”
These racers then stepped down but Nicholas caught up with Ballard. “I’ll explain later,” she told him, figuring he wanted to ask he why she was racing.
“I’ll hold you to that,” the husky replied.
These racers then joined Meika and the others. It was to be noted Tamira wasn’t with them as she was going to come out later. “Doing alright?” Nicholas asked Meika with a smile.
“Well mostly except the shock of seeing your ex racing,” the vixen said. “She give a reason why?”
The guy shrugged but then the female announcer could be heard again. “Ladies and gentlemen, you know him, and you love him.” The second guy mentioned came out and shook hand and paw with Mr. Mane. “The one, the only, King!”
The guy stepped up to the mike after a few waves. “Oh-oh boy!” King stated. “Have I been missing all of this! Firstly I’m proud to announce what an honor and privilege it is to be combining the RPG with Aispir City’s racing league! When I first got the call from Mr. Mane six months ago, I wasn’t sure. But in the end, I think we can all agree this will be quiet the season to remember!” The audience applauded. “Secondly I’m happy to announce that, after dealing with some personal issues, Tamira will be returning to the to the RIMBA rooster this season.”
The pantheress stepped out in her racing gear, giving a small smile and wave to the crowd. She then turned her head to glare a little at King. The threat Tag and his friends had given him last season about exposing his dirty secrets on the Black Box was still fresh in his mind. The feline then stood on King’s left. “On a sadder note, Cuckoo and Ooaa will not be returning to the RPG,” the hippopotamus then continued. “And I’m sure you’ve all heard the news of Wrecks’ retirement. So that leaves three open spots this year. Please put your hands together and welcome… Pike, Vixx, and Xeno!”
The three stepped out, the lupine with blue eyes and blue grey fur, the really tall female hyena, and very short toad. They came to stand by Tamira who recognized the second right away. In her head she was wondering what the hell the hyena was doing here and glared at her from the corner of her eyes. The reporters then began to ask questions of where King found them, how come they had never been heard of, their status, and things like that. “Now, now, now, like with Mr. Mane I can’t answer all of your questions,” the male replied. “Where’s the fun in that? All I can promise is that this new season will be edgier and more dangerous than the last. But, if you want to know more on them and those other four, come to tonight’s season opener party. You’re all invited.”
Here Tamira walked off the stage while the other four walked to their right. The cameras flashed as the reporters tried to ask more. She approached Tag. “So, not bad to be back huh?” he asked.
“Not really,” she replied and they joined Meika, Nicholas, and the others they had met.
Meanwhile while Vyxx and Xeno had been stopped to talk to Ms Dira and Alfred, Pike stopped King to the side away from ears. “You’re orders were no press tonight,” the lupine stated, crossing his arms.
“It’s good publicity for the season opener,” the hippopotamus replied sternly as though Pike didn’t get that business. “That’s how we always do it. You had no objections to those parties before today. I just thought that-“
“You’re not paid to think anymore, King,” Pike cut him off in a voice that seemed to be one of mocking but a warning to. “Just do as your told.” The hippopotamus didn’t say anymore and just nodded. The lupine then got Xeno and Vyxx’s attention with a jerk of his head and they joined him in the crowd.
It was then a bit later that people learned in this new Ark there were two new areas. One was the Celebrity Dome, which sold merchandise and items of the racers here. While not open for business, it would be soon. In here was an open VR Simulation Chamber. Here one could board one of the pods and race. Another place was the Q&A panel which would happen before the second race. How this was found out was by information sent to the guests and they were excited. It was here that Nicholas caught up to Miss Ballard. “What are you doing here?” the husky asked.
“Surprise again,” she replied with a grin. “Well turns out I’m a racer to.”
“But when…? Why?”
The female went silent for a moment and Nicholas realized his ex was trying to best answer the question. “It was before we broke up peacefully. As for why… I can’t fully say. It would be the same for anyone else.”
“I understand,” Nicholas replied. “You must have a very good reason not to say why. I don’t blame you.”
“What do you mean?”
The guy took a look over his shoulder to make sure nobody was nearby who could hear his next sentence. “Let’s just say… this place is dangerous; you don’t know what others are really capable of. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve gotta pick Meika up from her room. I texted her on her phone I would for the party. We’ll see you there.”
“Right.” Miss Ballard watched him walk away.
“I do know…” she said softly. “More than you realize.” She then went to her room which was being shared with her boyfriend. All the couples on the Ark were allowed to share a room. Mr. Mane and King had been notified of them and agreed that anything they did in the privacy of their quarters was fine. Outside of the Ark they were allowed to do what they wanted. But inside the vehicle, the couples had to maintain professionalism. That meant quick hugs and pecks on the cheek and that was it. The couples had even signed a form stating they understood these rules.
Meanwhile Tag had gotten a call from Riq and had answered it but had first used a small chip on his phone to scramble the call so nobody could trace it. The two had a small talk before he went to the party himself. Elsewhere, Nicholas had picked up Meika and they had arrived. They saw the Lounge area of the Ark was crowded with reporters, others, and racers. But it was much bigger than last time and able to hold them all comfortably. It was still the same layout and colors. “Well damn I never had anything like this in past racing tournaments,” the husky said to her with a grin. The guy liked his new quarters as it room for the things he had brought from his home back in Aispir and in his favorite colors. It was also to be mentioned that he and his friends that Meika and the others had met were in regular clothes. His outfit was what they had first seen him in like it was for her.
“Enjoy it to the fullest,” she replied with a matching smile. “Say did Miss Ballard say why she joined the racers? Quite a surprise.
“Yeah but she said she had her reasons. And well I’ve gotta respect that.”
“Well sure. I can to if you say so.”
Soon the others they knew arrived to. There was already a bit of a fallout between Meelo and Xeno when the chameleon just grabbed the device the toad was working on and not making a good first impression. Jessica had really groaned over that one and had to pull the Meelo to the side to talk. Tamira in the meantime had arrived at the bar and gotten a drink. She was just about to dive in when Vyxx suddenly appeared and grabbed the second one out of the pantheress’s paw. The hyena downed it almost in one go while Tamira glared up at her since the second female was so much taller. “Ah! That hit the spot!” Vyxx stated and set the glass down. Her gaze then went to the first female. “So, Tamira… Back in the game huh? So glad you managed to overcome those… what was it? Personal issues? Beating you on a regular basis is one of the reasons I signed up for this.” Tamira had her usual stern look and glare directed at the Hyena whose smile didn’t match the way her eyes were looking at the pantheress.
“Better drivers than you have tried,” Tamira replied back sternly.
“No, I don’t think so!” Vyxx turned to the person working the bar. “She’s gonna need another drink!” The second female turned back to the first. “Tata!”
The tall being walked away and Tamira felt anger in her body. Just then she turned around and was about to punch Tag who had come up to the bar to talk to her. “Whoa, whoa, whoa!” he stated and she stopped in time. “It’s just me!” The second drink was brought out. The feline let out a sigh. “Maybe coming back wasn’t the best idea.” He had seen the interaction between the two females earlier.
“I’m a racer Tag,” Tamira stated sternly. “Just like you. This is where we belong.” They began to walk with their drinks.
“Yeah, but… after everything that went down last season-“
“What about your father? Have you given Riq your answer yet?” She was referring to fighting against the Ring Masters.
“How did you know about-“
Tag then got interrupted again. This time it was by Pike who was appearing much more friendlier as it was for his voice. It was no longer mocking or in charge. It was different. But these two didn’t know it was all an act. What the three didn’t notice was that Razor was watching this from a corner. “Tag!” the lupine stated. “The Tag! It’s just such a- I mean, you’re here. Right here! That’s so—Wow!”
“Hey! Umm… Pike, is it?” Tag replied. Tamira got an annoyed look on her face that the lupine didn’t notice.
“Oh my god… Tag knows my name. The Tag, knows my name! How crazy is that?” The lupine was putting on such a good show, even his tag was wagging perfectly even if it was fake. Tamira rolled her eyes with increasing annoyance.
“Could you take our picture?” Pike then asked suddenly dropping his phone into her paws. “Would that be okay?” This was done quickly by the pantheress and the lupine walked off laughing with joy even though it was an act.
“I don’t like him,” the pantheress stated. She wasn’t wrong to say that even if she wasn’t aware why yet.
“He seems okay,” Tag said.
As Pike was walking Krom and Axel noticed him. “So, that’s the new guy in charge, eh?” the crocodile asked at their table. “Doesn’t look like much, does he?”
“No,” the avian stiffly replied.
“So now that King’s out, what happens to us?” The avian just shrugged. Krom gave him a look. “You know what I miss about Wrecks? The conversation.” What the two didn’t see was that Victor had been close enough nearby and heard all of that. The Lyre bird frowned and burned this into his memory.
Nicholas and Meika in the meantime had managed to find Sonny, Mia, and some of their other friends and were talking and laughing while eating the food. Pike found Xeno and Vyxx sitting at a different table across the room. “I’m surprised you didn’t ask for his autograph,” the hyena said as she and the toad had seen that interaction to.
“Selfies are the new autograph,” the lupine told her. “Get with the times Vyxx.” The male then looked over at the crowd of the racers. “You were right Xeno. They’re a bunch of lightweights. Nothing to worry about. Not even those from the Aispir city part.” His gaze then found Meika at her table. The vixen eyes made contact with him and the lupine sent a wink her way. One of recognition.
She turned her head away, many emotions going through her body at the same time; that of being broken, pain, but mostly fear and anger. “Oh god… no, what is he doing here?” she thought inside her head. It was her last ex, the lupine where the relationship had ended badly. Earlier today when seeing him, the vixen didn’t want to believe it was Pike. But now there was no doubt he was here. Even after trying to get away from him, somehow the guy had found her again. Meika felt scared. Not just for her friends and others, but also for Nicholas whom she loved. She knew what Pike was very capable of and could end up really hurting or even killing them. It made the vixen sick to her stomach to envision what might happen if Nicholas and Pike ever fought. Sure, the husky was strong physically and mentally and knew how to fight, but would it be enough to take on the lupine who was dangerous and evil? Meika wasn’t sure if the husky would fight even to the death over her. That was not what she wanted to see the guy she loved with all her heart do and to end up dead. Another problem was telling Nicholas about Pike. The female remembered all too well that time in the mall when she had caught him growling with protection and possession towards those other guys. Meika loved that Nicholas did care about her that much, maybe even love her to. But that only meant that he would fight if that’s what it took to keep her by his side. The female didn’t know if telling him about Pike right now was a good idea or if it was going to happen. For now, she would keep quiet even if Meika had the nasty feeling it would end badly the longer she held it inside.
What she didn’t see was that Nicholas who was on her left and Sonny who was on her right noticed her get quiet all of a sudden. The bear looked up and saw Pike. The male instantly narrowed his eyes with distrust before going back to talking to Mia who was on his right. But Nicholas was different. “You okay Meika?” he asked.
She looked up to him, jumping a little. “Oh! Yeah!’ the vixen replied hastily glancing at Pike again for just a second. But it was all the male who loved her needed to see him. The lupine’s gaze was back on others but then the two made eye contact. In that moment something passed between them. Pike sent a smug look to the husky who glared right back. Nicholas right away found he didn’t trust the lupine one bit at all. And there was more. There was anger that this male had made Meika whom the husky loved with all his heart act that way. Right then and there the two became enemies. But the lupine then pulled out his phone and saw a message was sent to him to meet up later with someone.
Pike did so and found Razor waiting for him. “What is this about?” the lupine asked the feline.
“About that little stunt you had back there with that guy; Tag was it?” Razor asked, having a slight German accent.
“It was all a show to make him not suspect a thing.”
“Hmm you seemed too good. Don’t forget who you’re really working for. Lezo for one and High Command for another.”
The wolf scoffed. “Please,” Pike replied. “Your crime boss Lezo answers to the Ring Masters and High Command. And they put me in charge of this operation so that means you work for me, got it?”
“Fine, but just do your part, me and my boys will do mine. I will say it was nice of you to introduce me to Kajex, Zapher, and Marty from your old days and have them work for Lezo.”
“Just doing my part. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to make a call to them as well.”
But while this was going on, Torres was at the same dark room of the Ark and in contact with the Ring Masters themselves. But this time instead of the four colored circles, there were ten others as well. But these ten weren’t colored circles with lines. Instead these were circles with solid colors, and different one to separate themselves from the Ringmasters. These colors were red, regular blue, orange, dark green, yellow, brown, dark grey, tan, gold, and silver. Finally there was a screen with someone being projected on it. But their face was hidden in shadow. These were High Command and Lezo that Razor had mentioned. “And no one suspects?” the light blue Ring Master asked the rabbit.
“Who would suspect me to be the spy?” she replied with an evil grin.
“It’s time for some order around here,” said the magenta Ring Master. “This racing season needs to run smoothly this season. It is essential to our plans.”
“More than ever before,” the High Command gold circle said, the voice distorted. “That is why this time we’ve asked for further help from you Lezo.”
“I understand,” went the figure in the third screen, his voice distorted. “I understand what is at stake here.”
“And that is why your job scope is… growing…” the magenta Ring Master told Torres.
“In what way?” she asked.
“You’re days of watching are over.”
“Now, you will be required to take more… direct action,” the light blue Ring Master said. “Nudge things one way or the other. Is that a problem?”
“No, sir.”
“Good,” the High Command with the gold circle stated. “Failure is no option. Especially with our other agent in here now to. She’ll be helping us as well. All for our plans for further world control.” The call was then cut. The day had come to an end and now it was time for the first race of the season.
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Ugh... the very last part was extremely hard for me to write because I had to go over the parts in the show that the writers should never have done. I'll never forgive them for doing that to my Meika. She never should have been the spy, Torres should have been. She is a much better choice.
Then there's the fact Miss Ballard is a racer. Now her profile will not be done by me because somebody else had a perfect picture of her that hopefully will be released. When it comes out I will post a link to it. I know what her outfit and color does look like but not the car. I can only guess what it looks like and the special ability is. And it seems she knows what's really going on like with me.
As we move on I'll keep showing everyone the parts to this canon story of me and Meika. Get ready as next time we move onto the first race.
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