[FB] Canterlot Underground - First Races.

>Your first race.

>The racegoers call this section of the city "Olympic Square".

>They say it's appropiate for beginners like you.

>You hop in your car and drive to the start line. Your opponents do the same thing.

>They have a few accesories and other modifications.

>Your car looks brand new, and most of the guys there gave you weird looks and laughed at you and your car.

>Rainbow Dash however, gave you a couple of cheers.

>You studied the route so well and found a couple of shortcuts that may come in handy.

>Everyone seems to be ready.

>A student from your art class named Junebug was surprised to see you. She is the 'flag girl'.

>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW8WR6J9-Q0

>The other drivers rev up those engines. Because they are sure hungry for some speed.

>Junebug raises her arms and brings them down spontaneously.

>The race begins.

>"You can do it Anon!" Rainbow Dash shouts.

>It's pedal to the metal now.

>Accelerate and steer.

>Your opponents are a bit faster than you.

>Before the race started, Rainbow Dash advised you to do some 'drafting', that way your car would gain some extra speed.

>You follow the Golf in front of you and copy every steer he makes.

>Surprisingly it works! You are going faster each second.

>http://i.imgur.com/ex824iT.jpg

>Then you pass the guy in front of you quite easily.

>The same happens with the other drivers.

>You're embarassing them.

>This car is amazing.

>You should've joined the races earlier.

>Suddenly, you notice a shortcut, so you steer left, and you gain precious seconds.

>You look back on the mirror, only to find that you're the only one driving on this street.

>You pass the start line and go for the next lap.

 

>Be Rainbow Dash.

>And Anon is in first place!

>You can't believe it. His opponents are way behind him.

>It's not about the car, it just seems that Anon is a natural at this.

>Call it a hunch or not, but you did the right choice betting for him.

 

>Be Anon.

>Another lap and you're done.

>Shortcuts and straight lines give you plenty of time.

>It's a good thing that there isn't any traffic around these parts.

>The sensation of speed and avoiding traffic laws is exciting to you.

>That's probably why Rainbow Dash owns that amazing vehicle.

>You should probably trade the Mazda for a faster car like Dash's.

>A couple of minutes later you are almost done.

>There's the finish line.

>You cross it.

>Race over.

>The other drivers eventually arrive.

>http://i.imgur.com/xQFAb0z.png

>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThRVyj4cwOM

>Teens gather around your vehicle and begin clapping and cheering.

>You won your first race.

>You exit your vehicle only to be greeted by pats on your back and thumbs up.

>"Not bad for a Rookie..." A guy says.

>"Wow, great job dude, I've never seen a beginner pull this kind of time before..." A member from another crew says.

>Rainbow Dash gets closer.

"Dash!"

>"That...was...AWESOME! You did an excellent time dude! Even with stock parts."

"Thanks Dash."

>Your opponents drive away.

>"Heh, suck it losers!"

>Lightning Dust walks to you.

>"Heeeey Anon. You did it! How does it feel to win your first and I hope -not your last- race?"

"Incredible..."

>Lightning Dust chuckles.

>"Here dude."

>She hands you 375 bucks.

"What's this for?"

>"It's your prize...Duh!"

"Oh...I didn't knew you received actual money for each race..."

>"We have a few You should spend it on your car, you know...visuals, performance...whatever you want!"

"Cool! But...where do you get the money?"

>"Well, only the best racers have sponsors, and most of us have appeared at least once in car magazines, my Sentra has appeared in three different magazines. Dash's Toyota in five!"

>"Pffft...Big deal...I'm just here for the thrill of the races." Rainbow interrupts.

>"This whole thing is about respect and easy money. If you don't have any of those you can kiss your butt goodbye..."

>You gulp.

 

 

>"You're next Rainbow Dash. Teach those punks how Canterlot girls race!"

>"Oh right! I'll be there in a couple of minutes."

>Lightning Dust enters to her car and leaves to the next event.

"What's going on Dash?"

>"Well, you'll get the honor of witnessing a drag race that will have -ehem- ME in it."

"Drag race huh?"

>"Yeah you know...Straight line. Stick shift..."

"Yeah, faster than the other kinds of racing, a bit dangerous too...I'd like to see that."

>"Dangerous?" She chuckles. "Don't make me laugh Anon...Danger IS my middle name...Rainbow 'Danger' Dash...Alright then, follow me..."

>Rainbow enters to her Toyota and you keep close to her.

>A few minutes later you park your car near the finish line and exit your vehicle.

>Rainbow stops next to you and rolls down her window.

>"If you stay here you'll get to see me win dude...I'll be right back..."

>Rainbow rolls up the window and drives to the start line.

"Damn...This is going to be good..."

>You stand in a safe area along with other teenagers waiting for the winner.

>"Anon?...Is that you?"

>That voice...

"Flitter?"

>"ANON!"

>Flitter runs and hugs you.

>You've been pretty close since you took that cooking class together.

>"What are you doing here?"

"Oh, I just joined the circuit, Dash introduced me to this gig."

>"Wow. I didn't knew you were interested in street racing! Wait- Don't tell me that you are using your Mazda..."

"Yeah...Is that a bad thing?"

>"Oh no not at all, it's just that...I never thought that you would join to our -hmm- fine sport with your pretty car." Flitter giggles.

"Gee- Thanks Flitter... Don't tell me that you race too..."

>"Me? Oh no no no, I'm a flag girl, my sister is one too!"

"Really? Damn, people in this city have very well hidden secrets..."

>She chuckles.

>"Look Anon! Here they come!"

>You turn your head over your shoulder and see a certain cyan Toyota approaching to the finish line.

 

>"Oh look Anon! Rainbow won again!" Flitter says.

>The crowd gathers near her car and starts cheering.

>That was impressive.

>She arrived to the finish line in less than a minute.

"I can see that...Jeez, she seems too hard to beat."

>"She never loses. Wait...Oh I remember now, she always loses to THAT guy..."

"Someone's better than her? Who?"

>"Flash Sentry...She still insisit that he cheats in all the races they held and-"

"Wait a minute...Flash?! THE Flash Sentry?! King Asshole? Smug Dickhead?"

>"You have issues with him?"

>You sigh.

"Yes..."

>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyBlKqktP_E

>[Red Light.]

>[A huge black Camaro with racing decals parks next to your Mazda.]

>[The window rolls down.]

>[Flash turns his head to look at you, and smirks.]

>["Nice car faggot!"]

>[The traffic light changes to green and he leaves burning tires.]

"And that's what happened."

>"...Seriously?"

"I know right? But...I didn't know that he was also a racer."

>"Uhhh about that...he's the current Champion, and ranked first in Circuit, Sprint and Drag...Look."

>Flitter opens a webpage in her smartphone and shows you a list of ranked racers.

>DRAG: 1.- Flash Sentry, 2.- Rainbow Dash, 3.- Fleetfoot...

>CIRCUIT: 1.- Flash Sentry, 2.- Thunderlane, 3.- Neon Lights...

>SPRINT: 1.- Flash Sentry, 2.- Shining Armor, 3.- Soarin'...

"Hmm...I see...Wait a minute...Twilight's brother races too?"

>"Wha-? Oh no, Not anymore...this is an old list, he had an accident last month. His car was totaled...but he won't say what exactly happened to him..."

"Mmmm...that's weird...I'll ask Twilight later..."

>Rainbow Dash approaches.

>"'Sup Flitter!"

>"Hey Dash, I was teaching some history to Anon about our races."

>"You did? Excellent, it looks like I'll need all the help I can get with him, he asks plenty of questions doesn't he?"

>They both giggle.

>You roll your eyes.

>"So Anon...What do you think? Seeing me arrive in first place?"

"Amazing Dash, you're quite good at this."

>"I know, thanks anyway Anon...Hey Flitter, guess who joined the races and beat everyone's butts in his first race?"

>Flitter looks at you.

>"No way! In that cute Mazda? Awww..."

"I-it's not cute, it's uhh..."

>Flitter giggles.

>"Oh Anon...you look cute in that little car."

>You blush intensly.

>You're 17 years old for Pete's sake. You are no child.

>"Heh, you shoud leave poor -widdle Nonny- alone Flitter." Dash mockingly says.

>Fucking Rainbow Dash.

>"Hey Anon...There's another event for newbies, this time it's a sprint race! Let's get moving!"

"Oh, alright then..."

>[Another race? Damn, you better win this one too...]

 

>http://i.imgur.com/iULj7ZV.png

>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrACm_l2Fk

>You approach to the start line.

>The other drivers do the same.

>The flag girl raises her arms...

>GO!

>Pedal to the metal.

>It seems that the other drivers are focusing on you.

"SHIT!"

>A Peugeot gets in your lane and brakes.

>You manage to steer to the left and barely pass him.

>It seems that those fuckers are trying to play dirty.

>Well, you don't have to drive clean...

>A Dodge Neon passes you.

>This is your chance!

>You accelerate and hit the Neon from behind.

>Then, you steer to the right and make the opponent's car to lose control.

>The Peugeot crashes with the Neon.

>You smirk and keep up the pace to eventually leave them behind.

>Traffic's a bit light in these parts of the city.

>You avoid a big truck and a taxi.

>The last of your opponents crashes into the truck.

>They seem to be fine, so you continue the race.

>2 minutes later you cross the finish line.

>Damn right.

>After the crowd cheer Dash and Spitfire check on you.

>"Two wins in a row Anon...let's see if you can do better than that..." Spitfire says.

>"Yeah...Hey dude, we should leave...I think we had enough fun for one night..."

>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5B8HFTSnvjI

>"Shit, Five-O. ALRIGHT GENTS, THAT'S ALL FOR TONIGHT." Spitfire yells and waves her arms in the air.

>Teens start to run away and get in their vehicles.

>"Damnit, Come on Anon, let's get out of here!"

>Dash gets in her Toyota.

>You get in your car and follow her.

 

 

>Sweet Apple Acres.

>"Here we are Anon...My safehouse! What do you think?"

"Applejack's barn?"

>"Applejack's OLD barn...She doesn't use it anymore, cool hiding spot right? Besides, it has plenty of space for your car too!"

"Yeah...I guess."

>"Oh dude, I almost forgot...Don't bring your car to school...That'll attract unwanted attention..."

"...Damn, you're right...Oh well, I guess this is what I get for a night of adventure..."

>Dash puts her jacket on and starts to walk back to her home.

>"I'll see you in the morning dude, rest well..."

"Bye Dash..."

>You're now alone in Applejack's barn, better get comfortable and sit on a hay bale.

>You check your Mazda and Dash's Toyota.

>Dash is right, if she brought her car to school Vice Principal Luna would probably ask her a few questions...

>It seems that you'll have to walk to school from now on.

>...Shit.

>You look at Dash's car.

"Nice..."

>You wish you had good parts for your Mazda.

>Next to that Toyota...your car looks like absolute shit.

>You check your earnings.

>750 USD.

>...

>If you win more races, you can buy something nice for your car...

 

>http://i.imgur.com/FyOj0rM.png

>"...-WHO'S THERE?!"

"GAH!"

>It's Applejack, with a flashlight in her hand and a pistol in the other.

>"Oh, it's you Anon...I thought that you were was some kind of thief..."

"Well I'm not...Dash brought me here..."

>She sits next to you.

>"Yeah...we have a deal, I let her park her car and check if everything's okay...Just for a modic price..."

>You chuckle.

"You just couldn't miss this business opportunity. Right Applejack?"

>She chuckles.

>"I watched the event in my computer...tonight's stream was full of surprises...you really have talent..."

"Gee, thanks Applejack..."

"But, I want to tell you something really important..."

"What is it?"

>"Be careful Sugarcube...Those races are very dangerous...I don't want you to get hurt like Twilight's brother..."

>Oh crap.

"W-what happened?"

>"...I'll let you find that out for yourself...Goodnight sugarcube."

>Applejack stands up and returns to her home.

>...

>Is this whole racing business worth the risks?

>You stand up and get in your car.

>Since it's not modified at all, you can still drive around the city.

>Drive back to your apartment.

 

>[Night One.]

>Earnings: 750 USD.

>Respect: +

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