֍ 16th February 2008 ֍
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"Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the day you've all been waiting for!
The 2008 Formula One Grand Prix, coming to you from Melbourne!
I'm your host, Martin Brundle…"
Melbourne for the last few days had a different city atmosphere as powerful formula one motor vehicles were roaring around the Grand Prix track.
Only the cheers coming from the grandstands filled with fans could rival the sounds of the powerful formula one vehicles.
Everyone was excited for the main race today, since many felt the season was going to be one of the most dramatic and exciting ones as of late.
There were even new teams added into the mix this season which saw Honda leaving the sport, but many believed the new teams were going to be exciting to watch if they could manage the pressure well.
The fans were going crazy and couldn't wait for the race to begin.
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Elsewhere at the racing event where only those who had deep pockets could relax and enjoy the scenery of the Grand Prix, the room typically reserved for Bernie Ecclestone, the chief executive of the Formula One Group, went through a transformative redesign.
Usually, the room would house the guests of Bernie or other executives of Formula One Group, but since it was going to be the first time visit to an event for the new owner, the executives who remained after Eddie cleaned up the Formula One Group were patiently waiting for their new boss.
They had even invited certain models and celebrities to help build an atmosphere within the room, all done so they could get in the good books of the new owner.
Yet before they could meet the person in question, an assistant of an executive ran over and informed them that the owner was currently at the pits, examining the vehicles before they were placed on the grid.
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"… Nothing seems to be as good as our vehicle…"
"Well, we have the Virtual Lab, Carter, and they have nothing close that could compete with us." Esmond replied to Carter as the two examined the various formula one vehicles.
Carter was controlling a droid specifically designed to match his appearance, including his blue wavy hair.
He had the long hair platted, just like Ruby liked to do, while wearing a light silvery suit that matched with the half-face ruby mask.
It was already decided days ago in the space that Carter and the other A.I Spirits would wear a half-face mask similar to Esmonds for appearance's sake.
The others were walking around the pits just like Esmond and Carter, examining the different cars that would be competing against their teams.
Nobody knew who the people were with half-masks on, though most people who worked in the pits understood they had power and wealth to be there.
None dared to say a word, especially so after they noticed the hulking giants that were the security personnel of the individuals.
Esmond brought along members of the Great Warring Clan whom he saw a few weeks back in the medical clinic within the space.
For the last fortnight, Esmond had them training within Military Educational Pods, so they were trained enough to keep everyone safe while also knowing how to behave in public.
Because the Great Warring Clans appeared human, with their large body sizes being a unique trait of their kind, all members of the security team were able to fit in easily, other than the fact they drew attention of everyone who saw them.
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Esmond and Carter were joined by the others soon enough at the garage of Scuderia Ferrari, which soon become the focus point for many people wondering around the pits.
One particular person wasn't fond of the large group and went off to find some stewards to remove Esmond and those with him.
Unaware they had grew the ire of some random person who was wondering in the pits as themselves, Rosie and Scarlett walked over to Esmonds side.
"Brother, where is our garage?" Rosie asked, curious to see the vehicle of their own team.
"We went and had a look over at Primal garage… all I can say… is it needs some work done to it if you want it to be a contender." Scarlett added, assuming Esmond didn't want to see the team fail, yet the answer she received was not what she expected.
"That team is under Echos control actually.
Carter is running the Zathra Manston GP team, so neither team is directly connected with me, since I can't be involved as the new owner of Formula One Group.
I'm already thinking of adding another type of formula race that focuses on electric engines…
That's when the rest of you can get involved and have your own teams if you want."
Esmond understood Eddie, Maverick, and Archie wanted to get involved in the racing sport with their own teams, but they were stopped since Esmond didn't want his family to completely take over the sport.
The girls weren't overly keen on joining in on the sport, yet their minds thought about developing teams within other sports.
While Esmond continued chatting with Scarlett and Rosie, Gabriel entertained Amelia, May, and Layla as the four went searching for some food and drinks.
Esmond invited the girls along for the trip, explaining to them that he had acquired the group that operated the sporting event a short while back.
Though they weren't overly interested in the cars, the atmosphere of the events and getting to spend some time with Esmond was more than enough for them to accept the invitation.
Amelia actually found it odd that Esmond had 'siblings' when she knew Ruby and Daniel only had one child, but she learnt they were adopted into the family a while back, but only came forth only recently.
Confused for a short time, Amelia came to love Gabriel, Rosie and the other girls and boys that were now part of Esmonds family.
May found it unbelievable Esmond had such a large family, including the fact they were incredibly smart and knowledgeable.
Layla had a hard time believing everyone that said they were part of the family since her mother was quite close with Ruby.
However, she never spoke about her thoughts on the matter because Layla noticed how different Esmond behaved around them.
Everyone single one of them had the last name 'Manston', and they all appeared overjoyed when Esmond introduced them with the other half of their name.
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As Esmond turned to leave the Ferrari pits and lead everyone to the Zathra Manston GP pits, he was stopped by an eager person who seemed to be high off the rush that abusing his authority gave him.
"Guards, remove these… people.
They're hovering around the garages as they please and disturbing the engineers while they work."
The mid 20s man wore a tailored suit that appeared to be grossly overpaid for, but it became clear to Esmond the man before him had some connection to think he could remove anyone from the pits.
One of the bulky security guards stepped forward and instruction Esmond to follow him out of grounds where the event was happening altogether.
Another security guard was calling for back up after he noticed the hulking giants beside Esmond and the others, yet it still didn't deter him from doing his job.
Esmond couldn't care much about the man or his petty squabbles so he was happy to oblige, telling the others they should leave.
Just as he was about to tell Carter to call someone to come and collect them from wherever they would be kicked out of the event from, the man that brought the security wasn't finished talking and started his abusive tirade.
"Why do they keep allowing such degenerates to buy tickets to formula one.
Every year there is another fucking idiot who thinks they can come and bring along their sluts with them to show off…"
When the security guard nearest to the man that spoke, heard what was said, his face instantly paled.
The giant security guards that were protecting Esmond and the others instantly turned to face the man who dared call the women such a derogative word.
Even Esmond and the other men were ready to pounce on the man and kick his head in but before they even had the chance, the girls seemingly rushed forward and struck the man square in the face.
"What the fuck did you just call us, asshole?" Layla asked, while crushed the man's hand with her heel digging into his hand.
"I don't think he will have the opportunity to speak anymore, sweetie…" May said while smashing her fist straight into the jaw of the man who had fallen onto his back.
Amelia dished out her own punishment, but crushing his genitals with her feet, making sure to give them a nice kick.
Scarlett, Rosie, Vaazakra, Gabriel, and Isabelle all came forward and joined in on the beat down.
It continued on until one of the security guards for the event snapped out of his daze and rushed forward to get the girls away from the man, yet he was interrupted by the security guards of Esmond.
There seemed to be a stand off of sorts with more security appearing who surrounded Esmond and the others, who protected the girls as they continued with dishing out revenge.
Crowds in the pitlane gathered around to see what was happening, with members of the formula teams also peering out of the garages.
It all came to a halt when the voice of the executives rung in the ears of the crowd and those involved in the situation as a group of well-dressed men and women walked over with their own teams of security.