Have you listened to the HW:LR Car Anthems? (as of now, Spark and Brights will probably be out in a week and another) If so, what are your thoughts on it? I personally enjoy "Born to Lead" about Coop in the GT-Scorcher and "Winning Shriek" about Cruise in the Street Shrieker.
Thanks for the ask!
I have listened to, and been keeping up with the release of the Let's Race Car Anthems, since the first one was published to YouTube! It's good to see more supplementary material being released for Hot Wheels Let's Race, both in terms of it being an indicator that Mattel has more faith in Let's Race, and receiving new animated HWLR content, considering it's been over a year since the last season dropped on Netflix, and the upcoming special releasing a few months from now.
Ironically, I think the title "Racing Anthems" from the YouTube Music & Spotify releases of the songs is a better fit than "Car Anthems", as there's a fair amount of focus placed on the respective drivers of each car, with the songs seemingly being from each character's point of view. "Crush it Up" has a verse referring to Axle's father, and both "Manga Madness" and "I'm a Street Shrieker"/"Winning Shriek" (The song has different names, depending where you check.) have lyrics including the respective drivers' names. Almost every song is in first person, with the lyrics using "I/My/Me" to refer to the vocalist, the exception being "Born to Lead". I understand why they're marketed as being about the cars though, they've got toy cars to sell, on top of promoting the series.
hello I apologize this took a while.This chapter is kind of boring,but is important background for upcoming chapters.
Warnings?: Bad grammar/spelling maybe bad dialogue. Mention of substance!
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This wasn't creepy right? To keep staring at a photo of a woman you just met.Well it wasn't just her,there was another person with her.
The photo was taken in secret, when (Name) friend had joined their conversation rudely.
So he wasn't technically crossing her boundaries ..
RIGHT????
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“So this is where you ran off to,huh” a voice came from ahead of him.Looking up he met Jason's figure peering over him.
“Yeah since you ditched me” Tim responded, rolling his eyes.
“Not my problem” Jason replied while setting down onto the shady payment” so did you get enough pictures?” He asked while eyeing Tim's camera.
Tim quickly pressed a button that switched the current picture to a different photo.
Totally not suspicious
Tim cleared his throat “ yeah should be enough”
He shut off the camera, and started getting up.
Dusting off the dirt from his pants,
“Let's head back, I've done enough socializing” Tim muttered.
“I just sat down though” Jason grumbled
“To bad so sad,get up” Tim casually replied
Jason mumbled some curses before also standing up.
Tim shouted “if you don't hurry up I will leave you here” he was already walking away.
Jason grumbled in response, already catching up with his annoying ass hole brother.
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At a place not too far,
The pair of friends were seated at a table.
“I feel like a deflated balloon”
“Honestly same, I didn't expect this many people”
Kalea let her head fall onto the table,you winced as you heard a bang from the impact.
“At least it's worth it,” you patted her head gently, “the money will be worth it,” you commented.
Kalea lifted her head,” hell yeah” she agreed “you know what else?” She gave a grin.You knew exactly what she meant “ making insecure boys cry” you chuckled.
Nothing was better than watching ’men’ throw a fit to losing towards a woman.
“You read my mind “ she responded while smiling,
She then got up from her seat stretching her arms.
“Come on, let's go find a cafe,”she continued.
Nodding you also got up from your seat,
She then linked your arms together.
“Onwards to any energy source” Kalea shouted.
Sighing at your friend's amusement, you pulled out your phone to find the closet cafe.
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At the bat cave, Bruce had called a meeting to discuss his and Jason's scheme.
“So what you're saying is that there's a new criminal making their mark into Gotham?” Duke asked.
Tim rolled his eyes “ when isn't there a new criminal always trying to make their mark?”
“True” Stephanie huffed.
Bruce shot them both a look before looking at Duke “ affirmative,this one is trying to spread their business world wide it seems”Bruce answered Duke's question.
“So what is their business anyways?” Stephanie asked.Tim also found himself wondering what could they be doing that leads to world wide.
“Illegal substance” Bruce answered once again.
Ah, so typical, Tim thought.
“So how do we stop these criminals?” Damian asked with hints of attitude.
“Right I would also like to know” Dick added onto the conversation.
Jason then stood up,
“Jason will explain” Bruce stated while backing a little for Jason to be in the center.
“This group for starters has a connection to black mask” Jason started off.
“Therefore there is segments of those little fuckers”
“Language” Bruce interrupted, Jason just huffed and waved him off.
‘ahem’
“From what I've gathered there is already a group here in Gotham” Jason continued,
“Yet they are pretty good at playing scramble, expect for one thing they use as an disguise”
Tim had a feeling he knew what Jason was going to say.
As he was just there.
“The racing thing you and Bruce set up?” Cass questioned.
Jason snapped his fingers” bingo “
“So how are we supposed to catch them,if they are spilt up” Stephanie asked
“Also do we even know what this group even looks like?” Dick questioned.
“That's where these come in, “ Tim announced while pulling out a thick file.
Tim walked forward and placed the photos on the table.He spread them out so everyone could see.
Not realizing that he left a personal photo onto the spread without realizing.
While everyone gathered around to inspect the photos.
“So we're looking for anything that may seem similar or a copy of a copy” Jason announced while searching through a tiny pile in his hands.
Everything was going smoothly, complete silence and small conversations to make connections and communication.
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“Why are there two photos of the same women?” Damian asked while raising an eyebrow.He held the photos by the top right corner.Like if he held it correctly it would give him a disease.
Tim felt his heart stop, he knew exactly what Damian was talking about.He chose to act like he didn't hear and avoid eye contact.
Stephanie then stepped forward and grabbed the photos from Damian.
“He's right” she confirmed,” but one is cut in half while the other is full with another person”
Tim stiffened, he knew the vultures were coming to feed off his dead body soon.
“How strange” Jason said,Tim could hear the smirk playing on his lips.
“Very strange indeed Jason” Dick added with his own smile.
Tim felt many eyes burn to the side of his head.How he wishes right now that he was shot in the throat that would end his misery.
“Care to explain yourself Drake?” Damian asked with a scowl.
He had to come up with something fast,
“There was a printing error” he replied trying to sound confident.
Shocker it didn't
“Bull” Duke counters while Stephanie is obviously snickering.
“It isn't,” Tim grumbled.
Cass narrowed her eyes a little but chose not to say anything.
Dick then grabbed the photos from Stephanie.
“So you wrote tiny little notes for every photo then?” He questioned while holding half of the photo.
Tim forgot he did that,how was he going to get out of this alive now?!
“I-”
“Enough” Bruce's voice echoed through the cave.
“We still have one more thing to cover” Everyone stopped and got back to being serious.
“Once this is done then you can continue this chat” Bruce continued.
Just when Tim thought he was saved.He caught Jason's wink before picking up where Bruce left off.
“Once we have found the group” Jason started
“We will hold a street race throughout Gotham”.
Then he grabbed a box and laid it onto the table.As he knew what the next question would be.
“For what reason would we hold a street race ?” Damian asked.
“Because for this group,this city is new to them,they need to scout it out”
Tim quickly caught on
“So they will be in the race to make it look natural and not suspicious”
“Bingo,” Jason confidently replied.
“How are we supposed to catch sports cars, when they are going their fastest?” Duke questioned.
As if that was the question Jason was waiting for he then walked to the box.
Pulling out gadget that looked similar to a trident only the ends of the trident folded inward a little.
“Are you trying to be posedion?” Dick asked while chuckling a little.
Jason shot him the bird “ no dickhead”
Tim couldn't help but let out a laugh at his brother's banter.
“What does that even do?” Damian asked while looking at the item with suspicion.
“It can power off any vehicle within minutes” Jason confidently spoke.
“How?” Cassandra asked.
“This baby can send an electric wave to mess with a vehicle's programming” Jason then held the gadget like it was Simba from Lion King.
“Don't worry it's safe, it won't completely stop a vehicle when first hit,it slows it down before completely coming to black end stop”
Jason continued.
“Interesting “ Stephanie commented while Duke nodded at her words.
Tim couldn't lie; he was also fascinated by the device's purpose.
“So we will be shooting cars that hold a connection to the group I assume” Damian stated.
“Bingo, once we hold that city street race” Jason confidently replied “it will be show time”
“Great but can we go back to Tim now?” Stephanie shouted with a cheeky grin.
Yep Tim was done for, good-bye cruel world.
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At the cafe everything was going smoothly.
Kalea talked about how she wanted to upgrade her car.
“I think pink rims will look amazing with-”
Your phone started to ring.
Great
“Sorry hang on “ you apologize while picking up your phone.Looking at the caller ID, you realize you won't be having any relaxing time anytime soon.
Sighing “I'm head outside to answer this”
“Alrighty be back soon” Kalea replied while smiling.
You just nodded and stepped outside to answer your now missed call.
“(Name), I thought I would have to call you again”
You rolled your eyes, you didn't have the patience right now.
“What is it,” you paused, “ what went wrong?” you asked bitterly.
“Ouch no need for fire “
You didn't respond,they sighed.
“Axel got caught in something”
You got a token for surprise for a little.But then what else should be the reason for them calling you right now?
“Great,what an idiot “ you grumbled
“Let me guess the boss wants me to take control of his little squad “ you spit with venom.
You really didn't feel like doing somebody's work that they failed at.
They laughed” of course you know them so well (Name) “
You clicked your tongue “unfortunately,just send the information over then I will carry from where it was left on” you grumbled.
“Don't worry (Name), you will get paid double “
You smiled
“I better be, got to be crazy otherwise “
You then hung up the phone and walked back inside to your friend.
