Finding Destiny

October 9th 9:00 am

Rose awoke to the sounds of birds chirping outside her window as the light shone through. As she awoke she checked her clock wondering why the alarm didn't go off even though it was the weekend. Once she got dressed Rose walked downstairs to see Applejack, Fluttershy, and Sunset all in the kitchen making breakfast. “Morning everyone.” Rose said as she smelled the delicious food being cooked “Does anyone know why my alarm was turned off? I was supposed to wake up two hours ago.”

Applejack looked over at Rose and said “well sugarcube after you passed out from crying at your families graves we brought you back here to your house. Speedy sent me a message and said he would like to spend the day with you in about three hours if yall want to that is. As for why your alarm didn’t go off is because we turned it off so you could get some much need rest to recover from the pain. Go ahead and take a seat Rose breakfast is almost ready. Also before I forget Celestia stopped by yesterday and dropped off a folder with a bunch of legal papers and new drivers license for you. I set it in your room in case you needed them.” As Applejack was speaking she leads Rose to the table with the other girls bringing out the food.

Over the next two hours, Rose thought about if she should spend the day getting to know Speedy. Rose decided that since Rainbow Dash and the other girls trusted Speedy and he has been standing up for her against the rumors she could spend the day getting to know him. After all Rose also had a feeling that he will be important to them in the near future. Rose decided to dress in some Carhartt jeans and a tank top with a Rose on it for the day. As she was just heading downstairs with her new driver's license in her wallet when she heard the doorbell ring. Rose heads to the door and opens it and sees Speedy standing there.

“Hey, Rose. I see AJ gave you my message.” Speedy said with a smile “I guess you'd want to get going then?”

“Sure. Where do you think we should go first?” Rose said as they left the house and walked down the driveway. As they walked down they soon reached Speedy's red Foxbody and got in.

“Well I have to get some parts and work on my car later but whatever you think we should do we can do that,” Speedy said as he started the car and drove down the road. As they drove Rose decided to learn a little more about her sorta savior. “So Speedy. Why don't you tell me a little about yourself and what you do.”

“Well, Rose I'm actually not from around here. Originally I was born in Wisconsin and have three siblings. My older sister Passion is a local police officer while my little sister Shine is studying abroad in Italy.” Speedy chuckled after mentioning his little sister. “She has these big dreams of becoming the first female cardinal in the Vatican. Granted most of her tuition was because of my brother Van.”

“Well that was really nice of him” Rose said as they entered town “Is he a lawyer or banker or something?” she asked curiously. Speedy shook his head no as he pulled up to a red light.

“No chance in hell” Speedy said as the light went green “He decided after my parents were…….murdered…….to become a street racer. We moved to a place out west called Silver Rock Nevada and started over there. Passion became a junior officer after high school and Van started street racing. After a while, he formed his own crew with help from some mechanic whom he got to take me under his wing.”

“Well besides what happened to your parents the rest of them sound very nice. Is your brother with you guys in Canterlot as well?” Rose said.

“Nope. He's still back in Fortune Valley and I'm guessing still street racing. It's all he mainly knows to do.” Speedy said as he pulled up to a large house. “Well, we're here. Welcome to Casa de Silverstreak,” he said as they both got out of the car and walked up to the house. Once inside Rose noted the more modern look on the inside of the house with various racing posters and pictures on the walls.

“I'll be in the garage for a little bit. You can take a look around if you want to but otherwise, you know where I'll be.” Speedy said as he walked down the hall and through a door into the garage. Rose decided to walk around before joining her friend in the garage. As Rose looked around she noticed a simple family photo hanging on the wall. The photo showed Speedy and three other people all smiling and looking happy. The man had dark blue skin with gray and light blue hair and his right arm seemed to be a metal arm. Rose guessed that was Speedy's brother Van while the pink skinned woman was his older sister Passion while the light blue girl was his younger sister Shine. After some looking Rose decided to go to her friend and went into the garage. As she entered she saw that the garage was a large building with a separate tool room and it's own car lift.

She saw Speedy under the lift working on some kind of off-road car sitting on it. The car was camouflage, covered in brand stickers, and had bolt on panels on the sides and a blower poking out of the hood. “Wow” Rose muttered as Speedy lowered the car back to the ground “That looks……...interesting.”

“Built her from the ground up,” Speedy said as it was back on the ground. “Sixty-seven Ford Mustang Notchback. Found it as a wreak out in the desert in Fortune Valley and rebuilt it as an off-road car. With help from my brothers mechanic, we turned it from a stock Mustang into an off-road monster.” Rose looked in awe at the car as Speedy unbolted the hood and opened it revealing the cars supercharged engine. “Over one thousand horsepower and two hundred miles per hour crammed into eight cylinders and strong steel. She drives like a beast.”

Rose surprised to hear that it has so much speed said “That seems like an awful lot of speed for a car. Though I do love the design on it. It’s cool yet not so overly cool as to make it look gaudy.” As she looked around Rose had a question come to mind. “By the way, do you think maybe one day you can take me out on an ATV off-road ride. I think it would be a great way to get to know your true character.”

Speedy looked back at her and gave her a soft smile. “Sure Rose. I can teach you how to ride an ATV. But know my true character?” Speedy gave a small chuckle “I can solve that now if you want.” Once he said that he grabbed a set of car keys off the wall and opened the garage door. “Hop in. I saw a good trail in the woods on the way here we can try out. Besides, the old girl needs to stretch her legs a little.” As Speedy got in Rose looked at him and the car with a hint of worry that Speedy noticed. “Don't worry Rose. I don't let anyone ride unless I'm positive the car is safe. Plus I'll drive slow for you if you want.”

Rose thinking for a little bit decides to get in the car. As she gets in she notices the complex pattern of metal tubes around both her and Speedy's seats and a red metal box in the backseat. “What's all this?” Rose said as she sat in the seat “It looks really complicated.”

“It's the car's roll cage. I and my brothers mechanic welded up steel piping around the cab and chassis to make this car tough as nails. Also, that red box is the car's fuel cell and next to that is the battery box. It's the safest place to put the cars most delicate components.” Speedy said as he turned the key. The Mustang’s engine roared to life then soon went to idle as Rose covered her ears.

“Sorry,” Speedy said “Not use to passengers……...or not a helmet. The helmet usually drowns out some of the engine as I race. You can borrow mine if you want to feel safer. It's by your feet.” Sure enough, Rose looked down and saw a flamed theme racing helmet by her feet and put it on her head. The helmet drowns out a lot of the engine noise but was still able for her to hear Speedy.

Speedy put the car in gear and slowly rolled down the driveway. Once on the road, Speedy and Rose drove through town towards the nearby Whitetail Woods. On the way, Rose took in the details of the car's interior. The roll cage went through the whole car and even in between her and Speedy. She recognized a fire extinguisher next to her behind the shifter and noticed a blue tank behind it with tubes and wires coming out of it.

Once at the edge of the woods, Speedy pulled off the road and stopped on a dirt trail. He then looked down at the blue tank and turned a nozzle and watched as a small gauge slowly increased. “What's that do?” Rose said as Speedy rolled the car forward. As the car picked up some speed Speedy pointed to a red button on the dashboard. “It's only used if necessary.” He said as he went around a corner.

Throughout the trail drive, Rose and Speedy saw the beauty of the woods as they passed all the woodland creatures. As they drove Rose noticed an odd figure in the distance and got Speedy's attention. “You see that?” Rose said as she pointed to the mass “What do you think it is?” Speedy looked at the mass and decided to go off the trail and head towards it. “Only one way to find out,” he said as they got close.

Once close enough Speedy stopped and turned off the Mustang and got out of the car. As Rose got out she realized what she found was an old car. “Well I'll be damned,” Speedy said as he touched the pile of metal “It's an old Datsun. I recognize this model anywhere and I know this is an old Datsun Fairlady Z. Finest Japanese sports car of the seventies.”

Rose looked at the old Datsun in confusion and curiosity. “What makes this car so special exactly? It's a pile of junk.” Speedy turned and looked at Rose with a look of shock. “What's so special?” he said “Well Rose this car is actually a pretty rare find here in the states. The car's inline six motor was one of the first of its kind and is very popular among Japanese car culture.” Speedy opened the old door and looked inside the gutted and rotted interior.

“Looks like the body is still in good shape and I didn't see any problems with the frame. If I can find the parts I think I can rebuild it.” Speedy said as he looked at the car. As they were looking they heard the sound of motorcycle engines approaching.