The crowd went silent, not a single sound as the commentator makes a signal to stop the race immediately. No one dared to question the emperor as he went on his way in haste.
"RECOVER ALL THE PARTICIPANT'S CAR! ESPECIALLY THE BLUE ONE!" the whole stadium still in shock as Logan commanded, helicopters started to circle in the air, quick to take action on the emperor's request.
Everyone started to follow him.
"What's gotten to Logan?' Dominick whispered to Grayson as they too went up to the helicopter.
Grayson just shook his head, he doesn't know either although he knows who is the one maneuvering the blue race car, it is the only person who defeated him.
"Eve..." the sweet word escaped Grayson lips, such an enchanting name but he never saw whose behind the helmet.
It could've been a great match if only Logan did not interfere, Grayson knew that 'Eve' will win, but maybe this time it went overboard. The players are more aggressive and bloodthirst, they are not playing for fun rather for survival.
"Stop blabbing and let's go!" Hannibal said also getting on his helicopter.
Logan is the first one to arrive at the mountain where Celestia's car is stuck, immediately went down the helicopter with the empire's flag on it.
From above, he can see that the other half of the car is already in a brink of falling down, one wrong move and the whole car will follow on the end of the cliff.
His heart rampant as his face is filled with fear and frustration, a feeling he never knew he can have until this day.
The woman is in his arms just this morning! How did she get here?!
Dang it! He should've been more careful when talking to her, he didn't know that she can be this reckless!
He slowly approaches the car that seems to be tilting depending on the wind. The front almost falling down, his mind in chaos but he tries to remain rationale.
Can he take the risk? Can he get Celestia by the time the car can't hold on any longer?
He shoves off the negative thought, that's the last thing he needs right now.
Calculating the minutes he has after opening the door, Logan is good to go.
Celestia on the other hand. is having a hard time, her knees bleeding from the impact but she needs to get out however she can't leave Yanyan's car, this is her best friend's favorite.
She could've won if only that red car user did not play dirty!
She groans in pain as she tries to move her knees, her heart now in a panic, stupid race! It's not been a while since she's been reunited with her love and now this?!
Her luck is really something.
The car's passenger door abruptly opened, making some pieces of rock crumble beneath.
"COME HERE!" the man shouted as he reaches her hand, sweat all over his face as he tries to shift the car's direction towards the road, he doesn't have much time!
People from helicopters also went to help, but the car is an impossible case, its half is already directed to the cliff!
The woman hesitated at first, 'Yanyan I'm sorry, I'll pay you back later' she said as she tries to grab his arms, seeing him worried in this situation, she can't help but be happy although in front of the doors of death.
She finally got his arms! But Celestia's legs won't move, it is still stuck! It won't budge!
Feeling helpless at the situation, her mind is now in turmoil, she didn't even get the chance to be there when the twins finally meet their father...
"Let go of me, there's no hope Logan" her voice weak as she speaks, did she regret getting in the race?
No.
What she did regret is that she played fair.
Hoping that after death she can be reborn, all her hope lies as she closes her eyes, ready to face death.
"If ever there's another lifetime let me be your wife" she voiced out her thoughts as the car moves swiftly, making all her hope vanished into thin air.
She dramatically lets go of his hand, bidding her last farewell to her one true love...at least in that lifetime, she felt loved until the very end.
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"Are you nuts?" Logan's voice made Celestia opened her eyes, 'Where's my reborn and revenge?'
Adjusting her eyes to the light, all she can see is that the car is on the road, flat and steady.
So that's why she felt the car moved!
"What are you saying you'll be my wife in another lifetime? You can be my wife now!" his voice filled with relief as he wrecks the car and carries Celestia in his arms.
Swarms of people gathered as their eyes witnessed a miracle unfold. How would Celestia die when there are ten helicopters surrounding her car, people helping their ruler to pull the car and even a ton of trucks to help her out?
"I'm alive?!" she questioned, doubting if this is the other world.
"Damn, you are" his voice low and his breath fast,
Celestia buries her head on his sturdy chest.
She's beyond too embarrassed to face him!