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[r_BloodWolf1 17]

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Backstory:

 

Mick is a soldier of the Tanki platoon in which he battles other tanks throughout the world although his real obsession is with tank racing which he does in his free time at the Deathtrack.

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Mick felt the heat rising off the road surface in front of his tank. Trickles of sweat ran down his face under his army helmet. Thoughts of the other challengers flitted through his head as he waited for the signal to start. Most of them he already knew from previous races. Gale and West were very competitive although he was confident he had an edge with the brand new Elite Wasp XT hull he had been awarded. It was the newcomers with their expensive black market tanks he was unsure of.

 

Concentration could be seen on all faces, spectators and especially the drivers, as they waited for the signal to start. The crackling speaker signaled the imminent action. “Tankers, GO!’

 

There was a deafening sound of hulls revving up, filling the air. Tanks sped away, weaving from side to side, warming up during the first lap. Yet confident in his abilities, Mick charged forward as the starter’s car moved off the track. Mick forget everything as the speed of the Elite Wasp XT took over. Red dirt caked the tank tread as Mick’s tank bolted forward with incredible velocity. He sped up beside Gale and West who had teamed up in an effort to eliminate the threat of the superior hull. The tank was shunted from left to right continuously being bashed by Mick’s two adversaries.

 

Annoyed, Mick gritted his teeth, muttering under his breath, 'So you want to play rough, I’ll show you what happens when you pick on me like that.’ Within seconds he shunted Gale sideways onto another tank setting off a chain reaction. During the ensuing chaos, he literally left West in the dust as a cloud of dust had formed around that part of the arena. With adrenaline pumping, the race ended in a mighty drag for the finish against one of the new tankers who had a unique Wasp/Hornet hybrid. Today, however luck was with Mick as he held the newbie off.

 

In the garage, Mick headed towards the newbie’s tank. Offering him his hand, he said, "Not bad. You put up quite a challenge. Name’s Mick.’ Refusing to shake the outstretched hand, the tanker replied,’I prefer not to tell you my real name but you can call me Will and as for the race, maybe today Lady luck smiled upon you but I can assure you, next time I’m going make you eat my dust.’ With that he slid into the tank. The tank spurted into life and Will darted away in a haze of red dust.

 

True to Will’s word, Mick ate his dust in every race at the next competition. Unlike the others, Will didn’t even gloat over his victory, not even staying to celebrate in the garage.

 

Mick didn’t understand the guy, Most couldn't even resist the chance to brag after beating him. Will didn’t even stay around for the prize giving.

 

A week later, Mick was driving around the Deathtrack for practice when he saw Will. Stopping, he said,’Just because you won this time, don’t expect to beat me every week.’ ‘We’ll see what happens.’ Will retorted.

 

Next week, Mick won the first two races, with Will winning the next two. Each time Mick saw Will, he felt more curious. One day, Mick was called by the Developers, who said he was being sent to Massacre. Upon reaching there he saw a Wasp/ Hornet hybrid flash past him. ‘No, it can’t be!’ he muttered. ‘Not here!’ ‘Massacre is No Tank’s Land!’ Time stood still for Mick as he watched as the tank raced over a mine. The tank was blown in the air and exploded. It was only Will’s quick reflexes which saved him as he jumped out of the tank. Mick panicked at the sight of blood dripping on Will’s Army jacket. Mick hovered nearby as the Isidas took him away, contemplating the chances of Will’s survival.

Edited January 25, 2018 by r_BloodWolf1

[tweezers 1,034]

Approved. 

 

-Grammar corrections.

-Rephrased in a few places.

-Respaced.

 

The plot was somewhat confusing. The transition from racing to the battlefield was especially misleading.  

[House 135]

Nice article. 

[r_BloodWolf1 17]

Approved. 

 

-Grammar corrections.

-Rephrased in a few places.

-Respaced.

 

The plot was somewhat confusing. The transition from racing to the battlefield was especially misleading.  

Ok, i'll try and be less confusing next article I write.

[GrandExecutioner 1,403]

It was again interesting. But I think you should've stuck to the racing theme rather than implement the battle scene.