Author's Note

sorry for the wait

Chapter 5 Part 2

“Friends, family” Tierk said as he stood at his altar “Today we honor the life of our fallen brother Vanderhoof. He was many things to those he influenced during his life: brother, caregiver, hero, a soldier, and a strong leader. I remember Vanderhoof during my service in the Marines until I became a man of God, where we served side by side in combat in Iraq until he was injured in combat.”

“Many of us thought since he lost a part of him we would never see him in service again. Imagine our surprise when he showed up sporting a new robotic arm and a combat rifle.” a few of the people in the pews chuckled at that part. “Anyways after our service, we went our separate ways I received a letter from Van asking if I could teach his young sister the ways of the Lord. I answered my colleague with honor and glad to say not only did young Shinelight learn well, she also passed beyond those of her age.” Shinelight smiled as Speedy and Passion hugged her “Your brother would be very proud sister Shinelight. Very proud.”

After the sermon and the actual funeral Speedy, Faith, Rivera, and Big Sis each took a side of Van's coffin and carried it out of the church. As they left they saw that Faith’s Raptor had the bed converted into a makeshift hearse and slid the coffin into place. Rose and Sunset decided to follow them to the cemetery and be with the Silverstreaks as they buried their own. Lining up in front of La Muetra and her Datsun but behind Speedy and Faith, the line of expensive race cars drove towards the gravesite.

As they entered and stopped at the grave Cardinal Tierk stood under the tent next to the hole as the rain started to pour. Once Van's coffin was set above the hole the holy man pulled out a rolled up paper. “This is the will of Vanderhoof Silverstreak. He had this written on his deathbed and has decided to give to those who he decided needs it.” as he opened the paper he started to read the will:

“To my dearest friends and family. In this will, I am giving away all I own as I will not be able to take it with me to my home in heaven. Let it be known that I died loyal and caring to you all and thank all of you for being not only my friends but a part of my family. And now to give away what I will not need to my family:”

“To my sister Passion, my wealth of twenty million in multiple accounts fie your use and the title of our parent's property up north. May you use it well and keep our childhood home alive.”

“To my brother Speedy, seven million dollars in your own accounts as well as my entire collection of cars including but not limited to my GTR that I won the Outlaws Rush with and your black Charger. They are all stored in a warehouse under you and your sister's name in Canterlot. Hope you enjoy the rides little bro.”

“To my little sister Shine, I give you three million to cover schooling and college with some leftover to use for whatever. Send my gratitude to Tierk for taking care of you. Speaking of Tierk for him a four million dollar donation to his school in the Vatican and to cover the costs of Shine's education. Thank you, my old friend.”

“To my buddies in the military, I donate my uniform, records, medals and my prosthetic arm back to the service to be used to remember me and my service to my country and for liberty.”

“And to my family from Silver Rock, all the districts are under your control and my garages are now yours to use. Keep the Valleys racing spirit strong my friends.”

After the will was read the group dispersed to prepare for the future without Van. Sunset and Rose gave Speedy and his family hugs and condolences before taking Roses truck back to her house.