Disclaimer: I onw nothing except for my OC Fantine Tezla and any alterations to the original storyline her presence creates to various readers amusement everywhere across the globe.

Fantine Tezla: Hot Wheels AcceleRacers Chapter 2

From outside a steady line of vehicles burst into the compound at top speed skidding to a stop on their tires right in front of where the holographic wheel of power stands. The one racer lagging is the Metal Maniac Monkey. He was resistant to driving off a ravine, but after seeing the others follow through with it the coward sees no other choice.

"Whoa! Check it out," said Vert, gawking at the grand space as he steps out his car.

This is definitely a step up from the facility they had when racing Highway 35. The inner track trumps it alone.

One by one the other Drivers exit their vehicles as they take in the place, waiting for Dr. Tezla to make an appearance in his usual grand entrance.

In the control room Dr. Tezla signals Fantine. Fantine then backs away out of view as her father steps in front of a camera that would relay his facial image down in front of the Drivers. Fantine types in the right sequence and then he is connected. Down below Dr. Tezla's face appears to greet the new recruits.

"Welcome to the AcceleDrome," said Dr. Tezla, his voice echoing in the massive chamber. "Gelorum and her Drones have the Wheel of Power. Before the Wheel was taken I discovered that it's more than just a source of power. It's the key to something much bigger than Highway 35. Countless new tracks, hidden in unique new world that I call the Racing Realms. Reaching the end of Highway 35 was merely the first step, mapped out for us by the Accelerons. The true journey of discovery begins here."

The Wheel of Power holographic version appears front and center as the video feed abruptly cuts off.

Gig then leads the Drivers to the conference room where more information will be provided to the two factions. Fortunately for the time being there's no need for Fantine to leave the control room since both are separate. So Fantine can stay and observe the proceedings with her father.

As the two groups file in and take their seats Fantine immediately identifies the majority of the Drivers from files that Dr. Tezla has about them. Only a few are new to this so that is in their favor.

A smaller version of the Wheel of Power holograph appears in the center of the table.

Gesturing at both versions, Karma said "So which one is the Wheel of Power?"

"They are both holograms," said Kadeem.

Entering the room with Gig after the robot briefly left to fetch her, Lani said "Exact three dimensional recreation."

"Lani," exclaimed Vert, ecstatic to see one of his old Highway 35 team here, too. "Oh it's good to another Wave Ripper."

"I'm not driving Vert. I've been working with Dr. Tezla in the AcceleDrome. He didn't tell me who was coming," said Lani, narrowing her eyes disdainfully and in disapproval at her ex.

Taro frowns, but wisely keeps silent.

"While studying the Wheel of Power Dr. Tezla recorded the unique pattern of its wavelengths and vibrations," said Gig, getting into a detailed description on how the Wheel operates.

Not interested in the slightest, Wylde said "Yeah, yeah, scrap the lecture. We're here to race," said Wilde, rudely putting his feet up and leaning lazily in his chair.

Fantine wrinkles her nose already disliking this one.

Continuing as if Wylde had never interrupted while getting more to the point, Gig said "The holographic image resonates with the same emanations of the actual Wheel of Power."

Left befuddled, Monkey said "Is he speaking English? He's speaking English, right?"

"In a very real sense the image is the Wheel," said Gig.

"And that means…," said Karma, leaving the question hanging.

Taking over there, Lani said "Dr. Tezla believes the Wheel of Power has been opening the Racing Realms."

"And that's Gelorum's Racing Drones have been entering them," informed Gig.

Grim, Kadeem said "We must reach the end of the next Realm before the Racing Drones."

Filled with skepticism, distrust, and suspicion from their last encounter, snidely, Kurt said "Why should we? Last time it was to get the Wheel for Tezla. What does the Doctor want now?"

Dr. Tezla punches his fist in anger making the video screen in front of him turn to static. The one Fantine is watching still functions as she aims a worried and concerned glance at her father. The bitter resentment and strife between these two apparently still lives.

Hovering over their heads, speaking in a bleak monotone, Gig said "The Drones have already accessed several Racing Realms. Dr. Tezla believes that with each new Realm they become more powerful."

Kadeem surmised "Whatever lies waiting at the end of the Racing Realms must be even more powerful."

"Well if it's that powerful it must be worth a lot of money. Right," said Monkey, eagerly.

Kadeem laughs, knowing something Mikey doesn't.

"Why does he keep laughing," said Monkey, annoyed.

"Now more than ever the best drivers are needed," said Gig.

Suddenly the Wheel of Powers center inner ring activates with the other two outer ones commencing seconds later.

"It's moving," reports Taro, garnering all their attention.

An automatic alarm blares in the AcceleDrome.

"A new Realm is about to open," proclaims Lani.

"All right! Come on! Let's go," shouted Wylde, whooping and bolting from his seat, eager to get on the track and kick some serious Drone ass.

"We need Nitrox," stated Vert, grinning.

Time to race.

All Drivers converge in the main garage where they modify work faster than they ever have before to modify their vehicles for the Nitrox. The Highway 35 veterans already have he modules to work the Nitrox through their cars so after they load the fuel they quickly scramble to assist the newbies with theirs.

As every single one of them are busy Fantine takes this chance to sneak back to her chambers. There's no way she could remain in the control room with Lani and Gig about to occupy it for the duration of the race. Fantine then situates herself in front of the monitors set up so she can listen to everything that happens in the Realm from the camera on Kadeems car and what's going on in the control room.

Fantine makes it barely in time as the final ring on the Wheel aligns with the others opening the portal to the chosen Realm for this round.

"Another realm has opened," announced Gig.

The Lightning Realm.

It is so on.

Authors Note:

Merry Christmas! Here's your present!

Hope you all like this one! I certainly did while writing it for your vast enjoyment! ;D

I've been meaning to get back to this one for a while and only now I've managed to find time and inspiration for it. I'm very satisfied and happy about it.

I recently put up some other works I've put out at titled Secret Of Bristol Cove, Predators Redemption, A Revolutionary Romance, Fantine Tezla: Hot Wheels Acceleracers, Magic And the Brave Little Toaster 1, Lavinia: Princess Of Edelweiss, Rorschach's Legend, Watchmen Meets Avengers: The Newest Defender, The 8th Loser, Naomi Poldark: Mistress Of Nampara, Serenity: End Guardian To The Moors, Dido Cruger: Power Rangers SPD, and Nuala: The White Lioness. I highly recommend them. ;D

By the way Rorschach's Legend and Watchmen Meets Avengers: The Newest Defender are the newest additions to my profile. If you're a fan of Watchmen and the new series on HBO coming up soon then I recommend that you check it out. Since it was just recently uploaded I really would enjoy hearing other peoples thoughts on the subject matter so far. So feel free to do so if you have the time.

I have other grand news! I was a patron at New York Comic Con! Ah! I'd been dying to go for years and now I had the opportunity. The Jokers from Impractical Jokers have been here along with Tom Hiddleston and so many others. Over those few days I actually got my picture taken with a couple of other actors/actresses and some really great panels. It really is so exciting there. This is an opportunity of a lifetime so there's no way in hell that I was going to waste a single second of it. No one ever should with something like this. Ever! ;D

For future preferences I highly recommend that you all keep an eye out for when tickets for New York Comic Con are available for purchase again for next year. This is a huge event and you should jump on it whenever you have the chance.