open Life in the Fast Lane: An MLP Street Racing Slice of Life Roleplay

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,825]

Link to OOC topic: http://mlpforums.com/topic/64922-life-in-the-fast-lane-an-mlp-street-racing-slice-of-life-roleplay/#entry1603540

 

Thunder Dash was out cruising in his 2008 Dodge Charger with a 900hp twin-turbocharged 426 Super Hemi. It was great to be back in Detrot, for he had many old friends there. He wanted to race somepony, but the cop activity was quite high for that time of night. 

[Solar Wind 596]

Solarwind listened to the metallic echo as his mechanical leg tapped against the concrete floor. The bronze plating and steampunk design of the leg made it fairly light and easy to cope with. The workshop was closed, due to it being so late. A few lights illuminated the canvas covered figure in the back of the room. Solarwind threw back the cover to reveal a beautiful bike, a thing of wonder that Solar designed himself.

 

 It uses a Horsley-Davidson/ S&S Evolution engines with a 1.35ltr capacity each giving the bike a total of 2.7ltrs, which seems slightly absurd but not entirely unattractive. Each of those engines produce 80hp and the bike’s total weight is 400kgs, meaning that each engine is pulling about 40% less weight than it would be if it was sitting in a stock Horsley.

 

Solars master project, he had finished it recently and tonight he was gonna test it out. A grim smile appeared, under his welding goggles. His light yellow coat and firey mane reflected the glow of the bike well. He had given it a name too. A bike without a name would be no good for riding.

 

He called it, 'Wild Fire'.

[Grand_Finale 529]

Grand walked into the garage with a sour look on her face. " you dirty scum, you need to pay up! I won the bet on that race fair and square, so hork over the bits!" She had to admit, her desire for money had put her in a tight spot, and gambling seemed to be the only way out

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,825]

Thunder Dash decided to head back to the garage. When he arrived there, he found Grand Finale and Solarwind. "Sup guys?" Thunder Dash said getting out of his car. "Figured I come back here for a while since the cop activity is pretty high. There was a major bust last week and 20 cars were taken and impounded permanently." Thunder Dash explained.

[Solar Wind 596]

Solar looked up at Grand Finale and sighed. He pulled out a cloth pouch of bits and tossed it at her. 

 

"There, don't spend it all in one place sweetheart."

 

Solar wasn't very fond of the loud mouthed mare, but he was a lazy guy and didn't really care either way. Plus he had accepted the terms of the bet.

 

Looking over to Thunder he was a bit discouraged to hear of the cop activity. He wanted to test Wild Fire out in a pick up race.

 

"Damn, they really seem to be cracking down aren't they? I think they have it in for you Thunder." 

 

He put the cloth back over his bike and sighed. "Twenty cars. Not good. Maybe we can score a deal on some of em' I could use the spare parts. I'll head down to the pound and see what I can do. Sometimes we get lucky, afterall they don't mind losing a bit of extra metal if it means some under the table cash, Maybe we'll find something nice!"

 

His robotic leg shot out a puff of steam from a valve and whistled slightly. He tinkered with the valve and refilled the water so as not to overheat the leg, and burn himself.

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,825]

"Unfortunately, the cars are crushed and the parts are thrown away. It's sad. I've even heard of racers sneaking to the lots to get their cars back. Only 2 racers have successfully pulled off this feat. It's very tough and if you get caught, you'll be sent behind bars for a week." Thunder Dash explained.

[Solar Wind 596]

Solarwind sighed. "Such a waste of a fine vehicle. Oh well. Speaking of which the bike is finally done! I was gonna test it tonight but with all those cops out, maybe it isn't such a good Idea..." Solarwind ran his brass hoof over the canvas wanting nothing more than to race out and mess with the police. Another sigh. He realized he was sighing alot lately probably because of the gloomy circumstances.

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,825]

"Maybe tomorrow's a better day. In Detrot, there's racing morning, noon and night. So there's never a day where sompony goes without being challenged to a street race." Thunder Dash said as he wiped off some dirt he saw on his car with a dirty rag. He then put the rag on top of his toolbox. 

[Grand_Finale 529]

Grand Finale laughed. "Just race the damn thing! Those stupid cops wouldn't be able to catch you if their lives depended on it, plus your bike is much more versatile. The people that got caught are just pansies" she said with a smirk. "Oh, and if either of you go out to drive your little cars, let me know. I know a couple of guys who would love to do a little gambling"

[Solar Wind 596]

Solar glanced at Grand FInale and smirked. "You know with the big competitive races coming up soon, I'll be booked with tune-ups repairs and other stuff for all the high rollers. Won't have anytime to freestyle with all the work. Maybe you're right. No better test for it than cops." He grinned wider. "Alright, who's up to wreak a little havoc on this town??

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,825]

"Gamblin's ny thang sista!" Thunder Dash said with a smile on his face. "And, that's not smart idea Solar. Yeah, I've also got a huge pink slip drag tournament comin' up soon. He then used his electric abilities and made a sheet appear. The final race of the tournament is a pink slip race. This will put my Charger on the line. I must win that race to keep my Charger, plus win my opponants car. But if I lose, I must give up my Charger, which...won't happen. Not on my watch." Thunder Dash said.  

[Grand_Finale 529]

I'll get a piece of that action. I'll put 100 bits on the charger, you wanna take that bet mechanic? She smiled. "When's this little pink slip race going down? Gotta get a good seat!" She laughed to herself. She loved watching the races, but loved winning money even more

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,825]

"Oh, so you really wanna go? Alright, I'll take you on. Meet me outside." Thunder Dash said getting into his Charger and starting it. He revved it loudly, then drove outside and waited for Grand Finale to come. "She doesn't know who she's goin' against." Thunder Dash thought to himself. 

[Solar Wind 596]

Solar smirked and threw back the canvas. His front left mechanical leg slipped into the slot where it acted as a key for the bike. He felt all jittery as he mounted up and pulled his welding goggles down onto his eyes with his free hoof. The engines roared to life and the bike gave a purr. He wheeled it around and went up on his back wheel as he spun next to Thunder.

 

He pushed his goggles up and smiled. "This things got some real power! It's gonna be hell out on that track!" He reached into his breast pocket and pulled out a pink slip. "I'm in that race as well friendo, we won't be competing though so you don't have to worry about me taking that sweet ride of yours!

 

He revved his engine and small flames shot out of the exhaust pipe. Solar laughed and pulled his goggles down.

 

"You and Grand can have as much fun as you like! I'm going to taunt some 5-0 and see if I can make this city scream!"

 

And with that he popped back up onto his back wheel, and raced down the street. He pushed the speedometer and felt the wind rustle his mane. A quick flip of a switch and hot steam shot out of several valves on the bikes body. Creating a nice visual effect. It wouldn't be long before cops showed up to catch him. He grinned and hit the gas again, the bike roaring and tearing through asphalt like a demon

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,825]

A cop noticed Solar and sped after him. "This is unit 45 in pursuit of a chopper speeding down West Boulevard." The cop said over his communicator as he chased Solar. The cop slowly gained on Solar and was not gonna give up until Solar was caught and taken down.  

[Grand_Finale 529]

"Dumbass, went right on the main goddamn street!" She laughed. "Now what do we do? Can't have a race if your competitor is getting hunted down like a gazelle." She said hearing the screeches of the wheels in the distance. "I'm gonna go get a drink" she said, heading to the nearest bar

[Solar Wind 596]

Solar noticed the blue lights reflecting off the metallic body of his bike.

 

"Crap, he's faster than I thought."

 

Solar turned fast and sharp doing 180° and speeding on right past the cop in the opposite direction! The cops car was much to big to turn that fast, but Solar wasn't worried about him anymore. He had gone into the wrong lane and was driving the wrong way he swerved to dodge incoming cars, and stay one move ahead of certain death. His heart sank when he noticed a large semi truck and small cab blocking the lane ahead. There was no way to get past them. He quickly stood up and gathered all his courage. As the cab approached he sped straight for it and quickly did a massive J-hop over the cab. He sighed and pulled off speeding into an allyway. 

 

As he skidded to a halt in the dark alley struggling to catch his breath he could hear distant sirens. It would be difficult to get back to the shop with all the cops buzzing around, and his nervers were still shot from the jump. He decided to sit down and think a bit before riding out again.

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,825]

"Alright." Thunder Dash said as he drove out with Grand Finale. As he looked to his left, he noticed a parking lot full of import tuners and some exotics. "Hey Grand, let's go get some beverages, there. Who knows, we may even be able to make some friends." Thunder Dash said turning into the parking lot. 

 

Meanwhile the cop had lost sight of Solar Flare. The cop then retreated. 

[Grand_Finale 529]

Grand headed straight to the bartender and slammed some bits on the table. "Be a dear and fetch me a mojito" she ordered. The bar was full with familiar racers. Grand grabbed her drink and say herself down at the nearest poker table."alright Boys, let me show you how it's done" she smirked

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,825]

"She's a cocky one. Thunder Dash said to a racer. He then went up to the bartender. He put his bits down on the table. "I'll have a black apple cocktail". Thunder Dash said as he sat down on a barstool. He then wondered if Solar Wind had encountered any cops. He then saw Grand Finale playing poker.

[Grand_Finale 529]

"HELL YEAH MOTHERBUCKERS" Grand yelled, pulling the bits on the table to her. "Never go up against a pro!" She said, clearly feeling the alcohol. "Now, lets make this a little more interesting, ill bet my prized Harley for that pretty little Ferrari over there" she said happily to one of the other gamblers

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,825]

"Now she's really doin' it!" Thunder Dash said as he watched Grand Finale. He wondered how she could be so prideful and not care about who's watching her. Thunder Dash became worried about her. He was planning to challenge her to a pink slips race a little later, but he had second thoughts. Yet he still wanted her to learn how to swallow her pride. 

[Solar Wind 596]

Solar Wind had recovered from the shock. He put his hoof back in the ignition and peeled out of the alleyway. He drove normally, not trying to draw attention to himself. He noticed Thunders charger outside a bar. 

 

"There they are." 

 

He pulled into the lot and parked his bike where no cops would see it, he pulled his hoof out and the shiny brass gleamed in the dark.

Another few small puffs of steam shout out, Solar grinned the bike performed better than expected. He would need to tune it up though.

No good if simple cops could gain on him.

 

Lazily he trotted into the bar and noticed Thunder sitting in the room. He walked over and realized he still had his welding goggles on. He pulled them off and waved to Thunder as he walked in.

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,825]

(OOC: Sorry I'm late, just got done watching Equestria Girls)

 

Thunder Dash noticed Solar Wind and waved back. He then took a sip of his black apple cocktail. "Grand's over there puttin' up her bits for gambling. She's a very cocky mare. I mean VERY cocky." Thunder Dash said to Solar Wind. 

[Grand_Finale 529]

All the other ponies had walked away, not willing to bet their cars "yeah, damn rights! She yelled, now quite intoxicated. Gambling sure turned this pony into a nightmare "y'know, I used to be a real lady" she fumbled, hobbling over to thunder. "Then I moved to GODDAMN detrot. I was gonna be an actress y'know? But all the fuckers RUINED ME" she said slamming her head on the bar