Morning in Radiator Springs, Sarge raised his flag and Hendrix sounded from next door.
“Will you turn that disrespectful junk off!”
“Respect the classic man. It’s Hendrix!”
Lightning yawned as his usually alarm clock went off got up and headed for the shower. When he got out Scootaloo went in and took her shower. He waited for her to come out and they both headed over to Flo’s for breakfast. Inside Flo had just set two plates of pancakes in front of Applebloom and Sweetie Belle. A third one all ready for Scootaloo she took her seat and started chowing down. Lightning took his usual seat next to Doc and Flo set down a plate of pancakes in front of him. After he had finished about half of them he turned his attention over to Doc.
“Hey Doc.”
He pushed his glasses up and looked over to Lightning.
“Yes. What is it?”
“I was thinking maybe we can take the girls with us to the race. I think they would really enjoy it. Plus Scootaloo hasn’t really been subtle with me about wanting to go. She’s constantly asking… no begging me to let her come. I thought about it and I really don’t see any harm in letting them come.”
Doc leaned back in his chair and thought for a moment.
“Hm… I don’t know.”
“Oh come on Doc. What’s the worst that could happen?”
He thought about it for a little longer.
“Well… Ok you’re right there’s no harm in letting them join us. And I was planning on letting them come to a race sooner or later. Guess now is as good a time as any. Why don’t you go ahead and tell ‘em.”
“Thanks Doc.”
He got up from his seat and headed over to the girls table.
…
“Awsome! Thanks Lightning! You here that girls we get to go to a real race!”
“Glad you’re excited but don’t thank me thank Doc.”
The girls got up from their chairs and rushed over to Doc throwing him in a hug. Sweetie Belle looked up and asked.
“Hey Doc do you think Bulk can come too.”
He picked her up and sat her on his lap.
“Now don’t push it little lady. Plus dogs aren’t allowed at races anyway.”
Referring to Sweetie Belle’s pet a pit bull that she had adopted about a month ago. She had named him Bulk because he made her think of Bulk Biceps with his white fur.
“Ok.”
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After breakfast everyone went back to doing their own thing. Except for Sarge and Fillmore who stayed in their spots watching the sky waiting for customers to start showing up. Ramone headed over to his shop to continue working on his new designs while also taking the time to look over his inventory and take note of what he needs to stock up on and how much of it he’ll need. While Applebloom and Sweetie Belle sat inside watching silly videos on Flo’s laptop. Doc and Lightning along with Scootaloo drove out to Willie’s Butte to continue practicing for the next race, that was only in two weeks.
Two weeks later...
“Alright girls! You all ready to gol?”
“Ya! We’re waiting for you slowpoke!”
Scootaloo shouted from Mack’s truck, she and the others had just finished putting the last of their suitcases in the trailer and were now waiting for Doc to come out with the rest of his things. Ramone was at the truck talking with the girls making sure they knew what to do and what not to do while being in the pits, around other racers and making it perfectly clear that Applebloom will be in charge. Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo pouted...Applebloom’s always in charge, while she herself grinned. Doc came out with his last suitcase and turned his attention to the girls.
“Alright girls let’s go!”
Sweetie Belle bent down and gave Bulk a kiss on forehead in return he gave her a sloppy lick to the cheek and stepped into the trailer, Mack closed the back and they all waved goodbye saying they see everyone after the race. Scootaloo was ecstatic the whole trip she couldn’t stop thinking about how awesome her first race was going to be. The trip would take about 12 hours for them to get from Arizona to California.