First Chapter of Future Stories: Part 1

Cars Love Story

Annie's POV

I skid to a stop in front of Sally. "How was that?" I ask her.

".O2 off of your personal best, a new record" she tells me.

"Yes" I cheer and do a donut. She chuckles.

"Annie!" granddad calls. I groan as he appears with Mater. I guess I should introduce myself. I am Annie Hudson, my granddad is Doc Hudson. He was a famous racer, won three Piston Cups. Now he is just a Judge and Doctor. Doc was a well-respected vehicle in Radiator Springs. Our home. Where I've been raised all my life pretty much. He is sort of the unofficial leader of the town.

Anyway, he doesn't want me racing. And has been teaching me about medicine. He wants me take over his position one day. And I'd love to do that. But I have a need for speed and want to see the world. At least once. But granddad doesn't want me racing, says it is to dangerous.

"Hi granddad" I say smiling sheepishly.

"Racing again?" he asks me.

"How did she do?" Mater asks Sally.

"Shaved .02 off of her personal best" she states.

"Woohoo!" Mater cheers.

"Annie, I did not teach you how to race. To goof off" Granddad tells me.

"I know, but I get better everyday. I bet I could beat you" I state and he chuckles. "Did you know they are having the final race today for the Piston Cup?" I ask him. "I heard it on the radio" I state.

"You should be focusing on your studies, not racing" he tells me.

"I know you want me to take over the medical center. But there's never been a girl who won the Piston Cup. I just want to try" I tell him pleadingly.

"It's to dangerous and you'd need a sponsor, we can't do that" he tells me. I sigh, knowing he is right. But I wish something interesting would happen in this town. It's a little boring. "Anyway, town meeting" he states. We all head to town hall. I feel like something exciting will happen tomorrow.

But right I now I am wondering who will win the Piston Cup this year? Will it be last years winner, Strip 'The king' Weathers sponsored by Dinco. Or the runner up Chick Hicks sponsored by Hostile Takeover Bank. Or the newbie Lightning McQueen sponsored by Rust-eze. Personally I am rooting for Strip, but Chad fights dirty and Lightning is fall of surprises. No one thought he'd make it this far. Guess I will find out tomorrow on the radio.

Copper's POV

I watched my brother race. He refused to swap tires again. The idiot. But he still manages to tie with Chick and Strip. Anyway while I drive to go meet my brother. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Copper McQueen, brother of Lightning McQueen. I am his manager, though I am not qualified. I got him Rust-eze as his sponsor and I don't think he has forgiven me for it. He doesn't like rusty cars.

Honestly, it's what pays for his fuel, tires and any medical needs. He should be grateful I got him a sponsor at all. No one with lining up to support a rookie in racing. Who had no win under his name. But Rust-eze was willing to give him a shot. Anyway I heard Strip will be retiring from racing this year. So I have been talking to Cal about Dinco representing Lightning next year. He said he'd think about it if Lightning doesn't win the cup and it was a one deal if he does. I haven't told Lightning, as I don't want to get his hopes up.

I reach the stage. I spot Strip talking to my brother, who seems to be in dream land. "Ladies and gentlemen, for the first time in Piston Cup history..." Bob Cutlass starts to say. Lightning revs his engine and busts through the wallpaper. Shouting 'Yes!'.  "we have a 3-way tie" Bob finishes.

Lightning looks shocked as the other two join him on the stage. As the crowd then cheers and flashes their cameras as confetti shoots out. "Piston Cup officials have determined that a tiebreaker race between the three leaders will be held in California in one week" Bob announces. They leave the stage.

"Good race brother" I state.

"It was a tie Copper" he grumbles. "First one to California gets Dinoco all to himself. Oh, we'll see who gets there first, Chick" he states. But sees his trailer not in his parking space. "Ah Copper, where's my trailer?" he asks me.

"I had Mack move it" I say sheepishly avoiding his eyes.

"Where?" he demands as Mack appears.

"Hey, kid! Congrats on the tie" Mack tells him.

"I don't want to talk about it. Come on, let's go, Mack. Saddle up. What'd Copper have you do with my trailer?" Lightning asks him. Mack looks at me and sighs.

"I parked it at your sponsor's tent" Mack answers.

"What?!" Lightning exclaims.

"Lightning, you have to make a personal appearance" I tell him.

"That's what I have you for" he states.

"I'm not the racer Lightning, they gave you your big break, you owe them this and I will be with you every step of the way" I tell him. As we reach the tent. We look inside.

"I hate rusty cars! This is not good for my image!" he complains and I sigh. So ungrateful my brother.

"They did give you your big break. Besides, it's in your contract" Mack tells him. I give him a grateful smile.

"Oh, will you stop please? Just go get hooked up" Lightning tells him. Mack leaves. "Follow my lead" he tells me and tries to sneak through. But is spotted. The crowd parts and allows us to pass.

"You're my hero, Mr. McQueen!" a car with the name Fred on his license plant.

"Yes, I know! Fred, Fred, thank you!" Lightning says.

"He knows my name! HE KNOWS MY NAME!" Fred shouts and his front bumper falls off.

"Ok, everyone back up" I tell them and they do so. We join Rusty and Dusty on stage.

"Thanks to you, Lightning, we had a banner year!" Rusty states.

"We might clear enough to buy you some headlights" Dusty adds.

"I have been telling him to get a pair" I tell him.

"Are you saying he doesn't have headlights?" Rusty asks.

"That's what I'm telling ya. It's just stickers!" Dusty declares.

"Well, you know, race cars don't need headlights, because the track is always lit" Lightning states.

"Still wouldn't hurt to have a pair" I tell him. He just rolls his eyes at me.

"Ladies and gentlemen, Lightning McQueen!" Rusty and Dusty say.

"You know, the Rust-eze Medicated Bumper Ointment team ran a great race today. And remember, with a little Rust-eze, and an insane amount of luck, you too can look like me. Ka-chow" Lightning says. He backs into the trailer and I follow. The trailer door closes and we head off.

A/N

Picture above of the cover with Copper Mcqueen and Annie Hudson.