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CHAPTER 6, SCENE 81
WORLD: RADIATOR SPRINGS
EXT. ROUTE 66, NIGHT
SORA and RIKU step out of the portal and into the new world. They stand on a country road in the middle of nowhere. Moonlight shines down on the road, and a single tumbleweed goes by. There isn’t much to see otherwise, except tall desert mountains in the distance.
RIKU
I don’t see any humans. No heartless either.
SORA scans his surroundings. He’s unsure of where they are.
SORA
We should go back. Maybe they’re still out there, waiting for us to come back.
Headlights appear up ahead, growing larger with each passing second. Sora bristles, feeling panic start to bubble up.
RIKU
Look, its okay. They’re probably just travelers too, looking for a place to rest.
SORA
(nervous) I guess…
SORA watches the lights as they grow larger and closer. He’s frozen, a deer in the headlights. The sound of rumbling motors fills the air, and the ground starts to vibrate.
RIKU
(shout) Sora, we gotta move!
SORA whips around to where RIKU is, but doesn’t see anyone there. He begins feel more anxious, as he desperately searches for his friend. All that he can see is the road, the headlights, and a parked car that sits nearby.
SORA
(anxious) Riku, where are you?
RIKU
(anxious) What do you mean? Where are you?!
The approaching car is close now, dangerously close. It honks its horn, startling both of the boys. SORA whips around and stares into its lights, transfixed.
RIKU
Run!
SORA tries to move, but can’t! Try as he might, he can’t walk. He looks down to see where his legs would be, but can’t see them. His eyes dart around, as anxiety turns into panic.
He stares at the parked car and sees it…move on its own.
RIKU
What the fuck…?
They stare at each other in horror, and we can now see what monstrous and mechanical forms they’ve taken in this world. They have become cars. Anthropomorphic ones, to be precise.
RIKU
What’s going on? What’s happening to us?!
SORA’s heart beats fast, almost like its about to come out of his chest. He was not prepared to become a car today. Neither was RIKU.
SORA
(freaked out) You…you’re a car!
RIKU
(freaked out) You too!
They stare at each other, trying to take in their new bodies. They momentarily forget the approaching car, then RIKU’s eyes suddenly go wide.
RIKU
(shout) Sora, watch out!
His voice is drowned out by the roar of the passing car. It swerves past them, like a drunk guy is behind the wheel, then slides off the road. The car drives off into the night, crashing through bushes and cacti but not slowing down. The boys watch it leave, transfixed.
RIKU
We’re not turning into cars, right?
SORA
We’re not turning into anything.
RIKU stares at the stars, his facing saying everything.
RIKU
Dude, you’re a car too.
SORA
No, I’m a human being!
RIKU
Well, what am I?
SORA
Well…you’re a…you’re a…dude, that’s a weird question. Are you a dog?
RIKU
(frustrated) Sora…
SORA
Fine. You’re a cat?
RIKU
(flat) No.
SORA
A horse then? An ant?
RIKU
(fed up) Sora! We’re cars! Enough!
Beat, then SORA starts to snicker a bit.
RIKU sighs, then faces SORA. SORA calms down.
SORA
Okay, I think I’m good. We’re cars, that’s okay.
RIKU
You’re strangely okay with this.
SORA
It’s not the first transformation I’ve been through. Though, it might be the weirdest…
RIKU looks pensive, but nods.
RIKU
Was that another car that just went by?
SORA
I guess, yeah.
RIKU
There’s one thing we can do. We should go check to make sure they’re okay.
He starts off towards the car, imitating walking on all fours as jankily as possible. He lifts up a wheel, takes a step with it, then repeats.
SORA
Yeah, let’s do that.
He follows RIKU, and they follow the tire tracks through the desert.
SCENE 82
EXT. RADIATOR SPRINGS, GAS STATION, NIGHT
After a long and exhausting walk, the boys arrive at a small desert town. They decide to take a break at a dilapidated gas station, where they sit and catch their breath.
RIKU
(out of breath) They’re not here…dammit.
SORA nods, tired out from walking. Neither of them are used to their new bodies, so operating them is stressful and exhausting.
In the light of the gas station, we can now see the boys’ new forms better. In place of a windshield, the two have big cartoony eyes. RIKU has a slightly boxy, yet sleek navy blue body, with silver details. SORA is a bit smaller, and is mostly black and red with some brown markings.
SORA
(tired) I guess we’re stuck here.
RIKU
Sure, why not? It’s better than nothing.
They settle down under the shade of the gas station for a few moments, and then are startled by a scream coming from somewhere nearby. They rise to their wheels, on high alert.
SORA
What’s that?
RIKU
I don’t know. Let’s go see.
Before they can go check, a red racecar screeches past them, screaming in fright. Entangled in his trunk is some black web thing, clawing at the car with spindly fingers.
As the car passes, the webs stretch out and snatch up SORA.
SORA can’t help but shout as well, as he is taken along for the ride. He looks back and watches as RIKU and the gas station get further away.
SORA
(scared) Riku! Help!
RIKU looks around, confused.
RIKU
What are you two on about? Get back under there. It sounds like the car is trying to tear itself apart.
SORA writhes about, and his tires spin fruitlessly.
RIKU
What’s that? Don’t worry, I’m coming!
RIKU starts putting one wheel in front of the other, as fast as he can. He suddenly tenses, and steps back. A black, oily Heartless appears, chasing down the red racecar. It moves at an unusually fast speed, considering its body.
RIKU
We need to get that thing on the run. Grab your ax, I’ll get the gun.
SORA struggles to look at RIKU as he says this.
SORA
(confused) What?!
RIKU
If we can’t run from it, we’ll hunt it down. Just be quiet, and I’ll get the gun.
SORA wriggles around in the webs enough to finally see the Heartless approaching.
SORA
Oh! Its a Heartless!
The Heartless suddenly stops, and points up at the sky.
RIKU
What is that? What’s it doing?
As SORA continues to struggle, we hear another engine roar to life.
We now see RIKU, his car body thrumming as his engine runs. His eyes light up, and he smiles as his headlights turn on.
RIKU
(taunting Heartless) Come on! Let’s see what you’ve got!
RIKU drives at a speed that we’ve only seen when he’s parking.
SORA, still entangled, cannot see what’s going on.
SORA
Hey, what’s going on? Where are you, Riku?
RIKU plows through the Heartless at high speed. Oily darkness splatters out, then settles, seemingly dead. Then, it quickly springs back up again, and screeches at RIKU.
RIKU
It’s not dead?
He revs his engine, ready to run it over again.
Then, something swoops down from the sky and snatches up the oily Heartless. The creature disappears into the night sky, screeching as it is carried off by the small plane.
The red racecar stops, and everyone looks up to see the Heartless being carried away.
It liquefies its body, and slips through the plane’s grasp. The Heartless falls a hundred feet then splatters on the ground, spraying everyone with oil. The net attaching SORA to the red car dissipates, freeing him.
SORA slides away, and bumps into RIKU, knocking them both on their sides. They try to get up, but can’t.
RIKU
What was that?
SORA
You’ve never seen something like that?
RIKU
No. What was it?
SORA
Uh…I’m not sure…
Beat, then,
SORA
I think I’m stuck…
RIKU
Dammit, me too. Quick, try rolling over.
SORA tries. He cannot.
SORA
Stupid car body…
As they struggle, an old police car speeds towards them, sirens blaring. The red car, in a panic, slides into the nearest building and crashes face-first.
SORA
It's the cops!
The old police car arrives, and glares at the red racecar with scrutiny. He looks a bit like an old sheriff.
SHERIFF
Finally caught up to ya! I gotta say, you’re a feisty one, but you can’t run from the law!
RED CAR
(dazed) It’s not the law I’m worried about, it’s the insurance company. They’re going to be haggling with the auto-insurance over this!
The red racecar is damaged, but not majorly so. It’ll buff out.
RED CAR
(dazed) They’re gonna ask how it happened, and I don’t know how it happened!
RIKU tries to push you off of him, but can’t.
RIKU
(guilty) Officer, what seems to be the problem?
SHERIFF
You boys caused quite the kerfuffle, huh? Looks like we’ve been exposed to the elements, haven’t we?
RIKU
(embarrassed) Hey, I can get up. I don’t need your help.
SORA
(genuine) Oh, can you help me, then?
SHERIFF chuckles, then slaps something onto SORA’s front right wheel. Its a hard metal bar that blocks the wheel from turning.
SORA
Hey! What’s that?!
SHERIFF does the same to RIKU and the red racecar, then steps back with a satisfied grin on his face.
SHERIFF
Come on, you’ve seen a boot before. You’re all under arrest, now get up.
RED CAR
(dazed) Wait, what? Why?!
Cut to:
SCENE 83
INT. RADIATOR SPRINGS, COURTHOUSE, MORNING
The next morning, SORA, RIKU and the red racecar are brought into the town courthouse. They stand in front of a judge, who is also a car.
JUDGE CAR
(clears throat) So…
RIKU
I’m sorry, I’m just here for a little traffic violation, nothing major.
JUDGE CAR
Turning right on a yellow line, yes.
RED CAR
Oh, is that it?
JUDGE CAR
You also destroyed a gas station, caused a disturbance late at night, and tore up the road. You and your friends sure did a lot of damage.
SHERIFF
(upset) Sir, with all due respect, are you gonna let these no-good burnouts get away with this? They’re slick, they’re liars, and they’re dangerous!
JUDGE CAR
I agree, and if they were a Porsche, I would’ve put them in cuffs already.
SORA
Wait, what do you mean? We didn’t do anything wrong.
The JUDGE CAR slaps the desk, but doesn’t betray his feelings.
JUDGE CAR
The law is the law. You can’t change it.
RIKU
Your Honor, we just got here last night, and if anything, that red guy over there is the only one responsible. We had nothing to do with it.
JUDGE CAR
I’ll think about it.
RED CAR
(offended) Hey, what about me?
The JUDGE CAR ignores the red racecar and addresses RIKU directly.
JUDGE CAR
What’s your name, kid?
RIKU
Riku.
JUDGE CAR
Well Riku, you are just full of surprises. Never thought I’d see you before, much less in a situation like this. You are hereby sentenced to three years imprisonment for your role in this case.
SORA AND RIKU
What?!
A newer, light-blue car on another podium, makes herself heard.
LIGHT BLUE CAR
(southern) Your Honor, I think this is a little too harsh…
JUDGE CAR
(shout) What do you mean?
LIGHT-BLUE CAR
(southern) I saw what happened. It wasn’t their fault.
The JUDGE CAR stares at her for a bit, then at the three newcomers.
JUDGE CAR
Well, I guess I’ll just have to take your word for it. It seems I’ve been convinced. Very well! I hereby sentence you three to… community service!
The three newcomers are shocked.
RIKU
What? That’s not fair! We didn’t do anything wrong!
JUDGE CAR
(scoffs) Look, that’s the best I can give you. You don’t wanna serve jail time, do you?
RIKU is silent, though its clear he’s pissed.
JUDGE CAR
Then you best be on your way. Don’t let me stop you.
The light-blue car looks excited.
LIGHT-BLUE CAR
(southern) You want me to get out Old Bessie?
JUDGE CAR
Knock yourself out.
The LIGHT-BLUE CAR grins, excited. She speeds off and out of the courthouse.
RED CAR
(sigh) I know you weren’t driving, but you shoulda at least got three years.
RIKU
Hey! I wasn’t the one tearing up the pavement out there!
RED CAR
You should’ve thought about the police, rookie. I didn’t do anything wrong, okay?
They glare at each other.
SORA
Guys, guys! We’re all friends here, right?
RED CAR
Guess not.
RIKU
I’ve got an idea.
SORA
Huh? What’s up?
RIKU
We’re gonna escape.
RED CAR
What? How?
RIKU
We can just leave, Sora. They can’t really stop us.
RED CAR
You really think so?
RIKU nods.
LIGHT-BLUE CAR
(from outside) (still southern)Bessie’s all geared up!
SORA
Who’s Bessie?
RIKU
My name’s Riku.
Beat, as SORA grapples with what just happened.
RIKU peeks out of the window.
RIKU
There’s no cops, let’s make a break for it!
At that moment, the LIGHT-BLUE CAR returns. She’s a little bit smudged with dirt, but otherwise fine.
LIGHT-BLUE CAR
(southern) Everything’s ready for ya!
RED CAR
(sigh) C’mon, let’s move.
RIKU looks disappointed. Still, he follows, and SORA does as well.
RED CAR/LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Name’s Lightning McQueen, by the way. What’s yours?
SORA
Oh, I’m Sora, and this is Riku. Nice to meet you.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Likewise.
Cut to:
SCENE 84
EXT. RADIATOR SPRINGS, STREETS, MORNING
SORA and friends follow the LIGHT-BLUE CAR out of the courthouse and into the street. She doesn’t have a boot on her wheel, so she cruises freely while SORA and friends struggle.
LIGHT-BLUE CAR/SALLY
(southern) I’m Sally, by the way. Y’all ain’t from around here, aren’t ya?
SORA
No, not really.
SALLY
(southern) Figures. We’re not going too far, don’t worry.
SORA sees the different streets in the town. They cross-cross and intersect at different places.
SORA
I think we should go that way.
SALLY
(southern) You think you’re in control here? You’re not. The judge is, and I’m the bait!
SORA
(to RIKU) Are you gonna chicken out?
RIKU doesn’t respond. He stares at something off-screen. We see what he is staring at: a large yellow machine practically oozing tar, smoke billowing out the top. It looks like its a thousand years old.
SORA (in RIKU’s head)
No, we’re not gonna chicken out. Let’s go.
SALLY
(snores) Isn’t she beautiful? Ol’ Bessie doesn’t look that old, right? Course she doesn’t.
Ol’ Bessie is missing a steering wheel, and has a flat tire.
SALLY
You three are gonna be workin’ with her to fix the road. She’ll lay down the pavement, you just have to pull her along. Shouldn’t be too hard.
SORA practically deflates at the thought.
SORA
What? Aw…
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Hey, that’s not bad. We ain’t gonna be driving over any bumpy roads or anything.
SALLY goes over and coos at the machine like a happy dog owner for a while, while the three newcomers stare in confusion. She then takes a chain from the front of the machine, and attaches it to their bumpers.
SALLY
There! Yer all set. No get goin’, we don’t have all day!
She gives the chains a playful tug, then steps back.
The road ahead is damaged, most likely from LIGHTNING MCQUEEN dragging SORA behind him. Either way, they’re gonna have to fix it.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Wait!
His cry for help falls on deaf ears, as SALLY drives off gleefully.
He sighs, then resigns himself to his fate.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Its fine, lets just get started.
Ol’ Bessie lets out a mechanical groan, and a plume of smoke puffs out of her top.
RIKU and LIGHTNING MCQUEEN start driving, but Ol’ Bessie barely moves an inch. They struggle to pull, but she’s too heavy.
SORA
She’s never gonna budge.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
That’s the point.
SORA
She has to!
RIKU
(groans) C’mon Sora, help us out here!
SORA tries to pull, using his stepping technique.
SORA
(struggling) I’m trying! You’ll never move her with just the two of us.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
What are you doing?
SORA shrugs, moving his tires up and down slightly, then continues to move forward.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
No, really. What, you can’t drive?
SORA blushes like any car can.
SORA
N-no… I can drive! I just haven’t done it in a while!
RIKU
Really? That’s weird, it’s not too hard.You just kinda… feel it, and go.
SORA pouts, and looks at the ground.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
How do you not know how to drive? No offense, but were you born yesterday?
SORA smiles just a bit.
SORA
I was born three days before yesterday, in fact.
RIKU
Come on, let’s drive.
RIKU and LIGHTNING MCQUEEN start to accelerate. SORA is left just behind them, unsure of what to do.
He concentrates, digs deep inside of him, and shoots forward in a quick spurt of energy. Then, nothing. Ol’ Bessie moves a tiny bit.
SORA
What now? Now we look like idiots!
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
(encouragingly) Don’t worry, you’ve got this. Just drive.
SORA nods, then concentrates again. He shoots forward a little bit again, and Ol’ Bessie moves a tiny bit.
SORA stops to catch his breath.
SORA
(mumble) I…I’m not good at this…
Another car pulls up beside the trio. It's the JUDGE CAR from earlier.
RIKU
(groans) Oh, its you.
SORA
(frustrated) I hate this! Just let me off, and I’ll walk the rest of the way.
JUDGE CAR
No can do, kid. You’re gonna have to deal with it, until you’ve finished repairing the road.
RIKU
And what are you gonna do if we refuse?
JUDGE CAR
The judge will do whatever he wants to. You best just get on with it.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
(whine) Oh come on! Can’t we take a break?
SORA
I don’t know, I think we’re stuck here.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN groans.
The JUDGE CAR drives up next to SORA, and watches him try to drive.
JUDGE CAR
Something wrong with your engine?
SORA shakes his head.
JUDGE CAR
Then what’s the problem?
SORA
I can’t drive…much.
JUDGE CAR
You can’t drive much? Well, you better learn quickly, ‘cause I’m not gonna drive you all the way to California.
SORA
(genuine) What’s a California?
JUDGE CAR
Nevermind. Now, you better get on with it, or I’ll have to take you to the judge.
SORA
I thought YOU were the judge?
JUDGE CAR
I am. I just wanna have a little fun with you first.
SORA looks at him, confused, then tries to drive again, unsuccessfully.
SORA
Could you teach me how to drive?
JUDGE CAR
Sure, but there’s just one thing. I’m not gonna waste my time teaching a kid who’s not even gonna be alive when I’m done. You sure you can handle it?
SORA grins, a fire in his eyes. Its like he’s suddenly been rejuvenated.
SORA
Of course! I can handle anything!
JUDGE CAR
Fine, I’ll teach you.
SORA celebrates.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
You don’t have to do this, you know.
JUDGE CAR
Oh, but I want to.
He goes around back and unhooks the three of them from Ol’ Bessie.
SORA (to LIGHTNING MCQUEEN)
Are you sure we shouldn’t have asked him first?
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Hey, if it gets us out of road paving duty,I’m in. Just don’t go speeding.
SORA
I doubt I could, but I trust you.
JUDGE CAR
Alright, lets get going then.
The JUDGE CAR leads the three of them to somewhere else.
SCENE 85
EXT. RADIATOR SPRINGS,RACETRACK, MORNING
The JUDGE CAR leads the three newcomers to a wide-open space on the outskirts of town. There is a long dusty road curving around the field, in the same shape as a real racetrack. Its well-worn, as if it’s been driven on many times.
JUDGE CAR
Welcome to Desert Point.
SORA and RIKU take a moment to marvel at the place. The blue sky overhead, the bright sun shining down on their metal bodies, the dry dirt underfoot that sparkles with a hundred colors.
SORA
Where are we?
JUDGE CAR
This is where I go to keep myself in shape. Gotta practice, you know. I made it myself.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Wow, that’s really great…
JUDGE CAR/DOC HUDSON
It’s Doc. You can call me Doc. (beat) So, you ready to start?
SORA nods, and DOC drives onto the track, then turns around to face him.
DOC HUDSON
Well, come on then. I’ll race you to the end of the track.
SORA
No fair!
DOC HUDSON
No fair? Come on, you can do it.
RIKU and LIGHTNING MCQUEEN drive over to where he is, and SORA waddles over.
DOC HUSDON
You ready to race?
RIKU
Wait a minute, he can’t really move yet. Maybe we should start with the basics first.
SORA rolls his eyes.
SORA
Fine, where do I start?
DOC HUSDON
You see those two dunes over there? I want you to focus on them, and really imagine yourself moving towards them. Concentrate on bringing yourself over there.
SORA nods, and takes a deep breath. He concentrates, and his wheels start to turn. Slowly, he starts to move forward.
SORA breaks out into a silly grin, and his friends cheer.
RIKU
You did it. Good job.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Yeah!
DOC HUDSON
Good job, buddy.
SORA
Don’t call me buddy, you’re my superior officer.
Everyone laughs, then looks to DOC.
DOC HUDSON
That was great. Do you think you could do it again?
SORA
I guess?
He concentrates again, and drives over to another place.
RIKU
Dude, you’re doing it!
SORA laughs, and picks up speed. He’s driving effortlessly now, like it was never an issue.
SORA
This is amazing!
DOC HUSDON and LIGHTNING MCQUEEN chuckle, and catch up to him.
DOC HUDSON
You think you’re ready to try racing?
SORA
Sure! There’s only one way to find out, right?
They all take off down the track, smiling and having a good time. Dust flies in their wake. SORA smiles the biggest, finally free to drive to his heart’s content. He feels free.
Suddenly, dog barks can be heard.
RIKU
What the hell?
Up ahead, a pack of Heartless shaped like tires approaches. It’s menacing, like the movie Rubber.
SORA slams on the brakes, and the Heartless bash into him and his friends. They fly everywhere, some landing on their sides and struggling to get up. Others are more fortunate, and charge at SORA and friends again.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
What are these things?
RIKU
I don’t know, I’ve never seen them before. All I know is they’re here, and they’re trying to kill us!
SORA
Let’s get rid of them!
He tries to summon his keyblade, and it appears in a flash in his mouth. He has no hands in this form, so using it is gonna be difficult.
RIKU
Get ‘em while they’re small!
SORA charges at the tires, and slashes them. The Heartless shriek, and are basically vaporized.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Whoa, how’d you do that?
SORA
I have no idea, but I’m gonna keep doing it! We just gotta drive around them.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
You’re a lot smaller than me.
RIKU
I’m a lot smarter than you.
He summons his own keyblade, and the two of them attack the Heartless.
SORA chases a small group of tire Heartless. He accelerates hard, but ends up driving past them. He slams on the brakes, and the tire Heartless can’t stop fast enough. Their momentum carries them right into the keyblade, killing them easily.
RIKU fights some other Heartless, circling around them with his keyblade.
RIKU
Leave ‘em in the dust!
He drives into them, and they scatter. Most die, only a few escape.
SORA chases down the last two and takes them out.
SORA
I think we should race them to the end of the track.
RIKU
Sora, I don’t think we can, on account of them being…dead.
SORA
Oh, yeah, right.
They both laugh.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
What were those things? They were a lot faster than I thought they’d be.
SORA
And a lot stronger.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
You think they might be vampires?
RIKU
They’re called Heartless. They’re creatures without hearts. (beat) We should keep going. We can fight something like that some other time. I don’t wanna lose any friends…
DOC HUSDON
Why don’t we head back to my place? I’m sure we could all use a rest.
Everyone nods, and they all leave.
SCENE 86
INT. RADIATOR SPRINGS, DOC HUSDON’S GARAGE, MIDDAY
They all go to DOC’s house, and go inside.
DOC HUSDON
Well, this is nice. A real home away from home.
Its a small, simple house, with a simple interior. It’s quaint, decorated with various animal heads on the walls.
SORA
A bit creepy, but its home, I guess.
We see a wooden shelf on the wall, with a framed photo on it. Inside the frame is an old photo of DOC HUSDON, when he was a young racer. He’s wearing a white labcoat, and his smile is broad. Underneath the photo, it says ‘R.A. FELDON, MD, THE CREATOR OF ZORRO’.
SORA squints at it, confused.
SORA
Doc, is that you?
DOC HUDSON
Yup, that’s me.
SORA
I thought you were dead.
DOC HUDSON
I would be if you hadn’t found me.
RIKU
Were you a racer when you were younger?
DOC HUDSON
I was, but then I had a change of heart. I left racing, and went to med school.
RIKU
You still have the genes though.
DOC HUDSON
That I do.
SORA
Why did you stop racing? I mean, you’re pretty fast.
DOC HUDSON
Well, I guess, it kinda goes back to my earlier philosophy. I don’t think that racing should be a sport for the masses. It should be elite, like the Olympics.
SORA
Olympics?
DOC HUDSON
Yep, that’s the perfect example. Just like the Olympics, the cars should only go to a select few that really deserve to be there. Now, about you…
SORA
Well…
DOC HUDSON
I’m not sure if you have what it takes to go pro, but you’re pretty fast. I’m not sure if you’d be good on the track, but you would be a wild card.
SORA
What do you mean, wild card?
DOC HUDSON
A wild card is a card that can be used to change the game.
RIKU
What does that have to do with racing?
DOC HUDSON
I don’t know. Anyway, I’ll talk to you later. Right now, it’s late. I have to get back to the track and set up for tomorrow. See ya!
He opens the door, and the trio of newcomers leaves.
SORA
I can’t believe he’s not dead.
RIKU
Me neither. He’s a lot different than I thought he would be, though. I guess we both have a lot to learn.
SCENE 87
EXT. RADIATOR SPRINGS, FLO’S DINER, EVENING
Time passes, and the trio end up at Flo’s Diner, a fancy neon gas station where the townsfolk go to drink gas and chat.
RIKU
(whisper) Hey Sora, aren’t you a little… I don’t know, weirded out by all this?
SORA
(whisper) Not really, why?
RIKU
(whisper) I dunno, its just… I dunno, seems out of place.
SORA shrugs.
SORA
I guess everyone in this world is a car. I’m okay with that now.
RIKU
That’s a bit of a stretch, don’t you think?
SORA
I’ve been all sorts of things. Sure, this is the weirdest, but now that I can drive properly, I think everything’s gonna work out.
RIKU
It will.
Beat, then…
SORA
I can’t believe he’s not dead.
RIKU
Me neither.(beat) So, what will you do now? Go back home?
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Where are you guys from, anyways?
SORA
We live in a mansion on the hill.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Damn, I wish I had a mansion…
SORA
You will, in time. What about you, Lightning? Where are you from?
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
I come from a small town called Destiny Hill.
RIKU
I’ve never heard of that one.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
It’s pretty far from here. I should know, I live there.
SORA
You live there?
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
(nods) Yeah, I’m a famous racer too. You guys have heard of me, right?
SORA and RIKU shake their heads. LIGHTNING MCQUEEN looks shocked.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Really? You’ve never heard of Lightning McQueen?
SORA
Sorry, no.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Wow, that sucks. I guess you guys really aren’t around here, are you.
RIKU
No, not really. Tell me about yourself, though. You’re a racer, right? What’s that like?
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
I guess you could say that. I’m the best racer in the world. At least, the one that’s currently living… I had a crew once who told me I was the best they’d ever seen. Said I had natural driving talent. I guess I just have the driving gene.
SORA looks at him with fascination. Its not every day he meets a celebrity.
SORA
I didn’t know that.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
You wouldn’t have. I try to keep a low profile.
RIKU
So, do you race on a track or something?
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Yeah. Its a big track that loops around like a donut. Its not just one lap, though. We gotta go around like, 50 times.
SORA
Gosh, thats a lot of racing.
LIGHTING MCQUEEN
Yup, and thats what makes me the best.
RIKU
I’m looking forward to it.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
The big rematch happens a day from now, actually. You can see it on TV when it happens.
SORA
When is it?
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
(a bit confused) The day after tomorrow… Don’t you know its the biggest day of a racer’s life? Its the big day!
RIKU
Its a big day for you. Good luck.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN smiles at them, and they smile back. A real bond has been forged.
Another car drives up to the trio, and LIGHTNING MCQUEEN perks up.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Hey Mater! C’mere!
A small, beat-up brown tow truck perks up when he hears his name called. He sees LIGHTNING MCQUEEN and grins a buck-toothed grin.
MATER
Lightnin’! There you are!
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Good to see you, buddy. How are you?
MATER
I’m good, same as usual. Oh, who are these guys. (turns to SORA and RIKU) Nice to meetcha, the name’s Mater. Tow Mater.
RIKU
Nice to meet you two.
MATER
I’d like to stay and chat, but we gotta get goin’.
SORA
Wait, where are you guys going?
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN leans in close to SORA and RIKU, as if its a big secret.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
(whisper) We’re going tractor tipping!
SORA
What’s that?
MATER
(snicker) C’mon, I’ll show ya.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
No, I’ve got some breadcrumbs, and they’re all yours.
MATER shakes his head, then sighs
MATER
Fine, I’ll show her too.
RIKU
I’m a guy.
MATER
I’ve never seen one.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
The only time you’ll ever see a guy is when you win the lottery.
MATER
Let’s race!
MATER suddenly takes off, and the trio has no choice but to follow him.
SCENE 88
EXT. RADIATOR SPRINGS, CORRAL, NIGHT
The four cars arrive at a big corral on the outskirts of town. The feeling of mischief is in the air. SORA grins like a little kid as MATER leads the group to a gate in the corral. SORA squeezes through, and steps out onto the grass.
A long, red flag is going up and down. There’s a small hitching post in the center of the field, with a small red dont on it.
The night is crisp and clear, with a crescent moon overhead. Everything is cast in a moody blue hue.
The rest of the cars enter the corral as well, quiet and sneaky.
RIKU
So, what do we do now?
SORA
I say we drive to that little house, make a ladder out of the pops, and then go in and steal their treasure.
RIKU
What house?
We see a large, shadowy object far out in the field. It sort of looks like a house.
SORA
Let’s go investigate.
The group shrugs, then starts to drive towards it. On the way, they spot a rusty old tractor sitting in the grass. MATER and LIGHTNING MCQUEEN get mischievous grins.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
So we just knock it over?
MATER nods. LIGHTNING MCQUEEN backs up, then rams into the tractor. It’s eyes fly open, and it bellows like a cow as it topples onto its side.
SORA approaches the fallen tractor cautiously.
SORA
Hello?
The tractor just moans, unable to get up.
MATER and LIGHTNING MCQUEEN start to crack up, and SORA joins in too.
MATER
Wait, I’ve got a better idea.
He reaches into his trunk with his tow hook and pulls out a gold ball. He throws it up in the air, and it lands on RIKU’s head.
RIKU
Ow! What was that for?
MATER grins, and goes over to RIKU.
MATER
You’ll never talk straight, will you?
RIKU glares at him.
MATER
No fair! No fair! I’m not playing!
He sticks his tongue out at RIKU, who scoffs and drives off.
RIKU (to SORA)
Come on, let's go find that treasure.
SORA drives up to him, and looks at him sympathetically.
SORA
Come on, Riku. I’m sure it was an accident.
RIKU
It was on purpose! (to MATER) You’re as crooked as a left hook!
MATER breaks out into a buck-toothed grin.
MATER
Sorry, I didn’t mean to hurt ya.
RIKU
Fine. Let’s go find that treasure.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Lets just mess with the tractors for now. I saw we smash their windows!
RIKU rams into one of the tractors, knocking it over. He starts to smile a bit.
RIKU
That was awesome. Let’s keep going.
SORA spots another tractor nearby. And rams into it. It topples over, bellowing like a cow, and falls in the grass. Everyone laughs.
Then, a low rumbling sounds.
MATER
Uh-oh.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
What’s going on?
We see that the thing we thought was a house before, now begins to move. The sky grows dark, and a bolt of lightning flashes.
Up ahead in the distance, we see a huge combine harvester with glowing red eyes start to charge at the four cars with murderous intent. Its spinning blades tear up the grass.
MATER
We’re gonna die!
They all start to leave, but find that the exit is blocked by another car! They stop, and stare down this mysterious car. It is a dull red, with a dragon decal on its body.
RIKU
(anxious) What’s going on? Who is that?
SORA gestures to the combine harvester.
SORA
That’s my dad’s biggest competitor.
The mysterious car honks their horn, and SORA waves at them.
MATER
Someone’s blockin’ the gate! We’re trapped! We’re trapped!
SORA stares down the mysterious car, trying to be courageous.
SORA
Get out of the way!
The mysterious car doesn’t move.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
What are we going to do?
SORA summons his keyblade, and RIKU backs him up.
RIKU
Are we gonna have a problem here?
The mysterious car flashes a sharp-toothed grin and scoffs.
MYSTERIOUS CAR
(confident)I knew it was you.
SORA
What?
MYSTERIOUS CAR
I knew it was you who robbed me. That’s why I laid this ambush.
SORA tries to respond, but has a mouth full of keyblade, so he just kinda growls.
RIKU
You’re gonna have to come with us.
MYSTERIOUS CAR
(taunting) Make me.
They do a donut in the grass, and the combine harvester roars. Shadows leaps from the ground, and seep into every crack and pore of the machine.
The four cars are trapped, with nowhere to go.
RIKU
We need to fight!
MATER
(scared) F-fight?
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
(scared) I don’t know how to fight! I’ve only known how to defend myself my whole life. Let’s run!
The MYSTERIOUS CAR grits their teeth, and lets out a grunt of frustration.
MYSTERIOUS CAR
Ugh! This is all wrong! This wasn’t supposed to happen!
The combine harvester’s body shakes and swells, as it morphs into a Heartless.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
I don’t know how to fight a Heartless! I only know how to fight a Living!
SORA turns to his friends and nods. RIKU gets the message.
RIKU (to MYSTERIOUS CAR)
We’ll deal with you later.
He summons his keyblade, and him and SORA face the harvester Heartless.
Their foe grunts loudly, and smoke billows out of it’s horns. It charges, blades tearing up the grass. SORA and RIKU brace themselves to parry, but are surprised when the Heartless’ maw splits open, and a shadowy mass shoots out. It solidifies into a shadowy cutlass, held aloft and ready to swing.
SORA and RIKU dodge out of the way as the sword slices down. It only cuts grass, like a knife through butter.
SORA rushes at the Heartless, and his keyblade is parried by the Heartless’ tumbling blades. He attacks again, but his keyblade gets caught in the blades. He tried to pull it free, but its no use. It’s jammed in there. Both SORA and the Heartless growl in frustration.
RIKU drives in and slashes at the Heartless, causing it to roar in pain. He pulls up next to SORA, and tries to ask him if he’s okay, but his mouth is full.
The Heartless swings its blades and smashes them into SORA, throwing him back a few feet. He tumbles, and lands on his side. LIGHTNING MCQUEEN rushes over and helps his friend up.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
You alright?
SORA winces. He’s a bit scuffed up, but mostly okay.
MATER
That was a good idea, coming to get us.
SORA smiles, glad to know he has friends who care.
SORA
Thanks, you guys. Hey Lightning, can you help us fight?
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
(shrug) I guess… I’ve never fought anything before. But for a friend, I’ll do it.
SORA
Thanks. We need to help our friends.
RIKU
(mouth full) Don’t go! They’re gonna die!
RIKU calls out, as he circles around the Heartless. The Heartless is fuckin’ PISSED, ‘cause RIKU keeps dodging it’s attacks. It raises its tumbling blades over its head, ready to smash the little car.
SORA sees this, and rushes over.
SORA
Riku, watch out!
SORA drives at full speed, and slams into RIKU, shoving them both out of the way just as the attack comes down.
The Heartless roars, and tries to free itself, turning its blades on. They churn the earth, pulling the blades further down into the dirt. SORA’s keyblade flies out, and lands in the dirt next to him.
Everyone stares at the Heartless, breathing hard. SORA and RIKU look at each other, smile, then groan as the pain catches up to them. The front of SORA is a bit banged up now, and RIKU is sporting a matching wound on his left side.
RIKU
(groan) That was close.
SORA
(out of breath) yeah, that was a lot of fun.
RIKU
(out of breath) Do you think you could’ve done it without me?
SORA
(out of breath) Don’t flatter yourself.
RIKU smiles, and playfully bumps SORA with his tire.
RIKU
(jokingly) Jerk.
SORA
(sarcastic) You’re not gonna believe this, but I think I could’ve done that on my own.
RIKU chuckles.
The Heartless struggles to pull its tumbling blades out of the earth, but they are too far in there. Smoke pours out of it’s horns, but its no use.
RIKU
Now’s our chance! Let’s kill this bastard!
SORA
What’s the plan?
RIKU
You stand by me, I’ll do the dirty work.
LIGHTING MCQUEEN approaches, a little cautious.
LIGHTING MCQUEEN
What about me? What can I do?
RIKU
(laughs) You? I don’t know. I guess if we’re gonna take this thing out we’ll need a distraction. Go check on the others, see if they need help.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Okay.
He goes off to check on MATER. SORA and RIKU look at each other, then rush over to where the others are.
SORA
What should we do?
MATER
I guess we should leave it alone.
SORA
No way! We gotta beat this guy, or else he might attack the town!
MATER
I agree.
RIKU
Well then, I guess we’re going in?
SORA
Yeah!
The two of them rush off to finish the fight. They arrive in front of the Heartless, and summon their keyblades. SORA rushes forward and slashes at it. RIKU does the same. The Heartless roars, and with one final blow, it collapses.
SORA
It worked!
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
You guys alright?
SORA AND RIKU
We’re great.
MATER
Is it…did it work?
SORA AND RIKU
Yeah.
MATER
Oh, good. I thought you two were goners for sure.
The shadows retreat from the combine harvester, and it collapses, exhausted.
SORA
Guess we’ll be needing a new one of those. We got lucky, and it worked.
MATER
Another one?
He looks at the MYSTERIOUS CAR. They look like they might have a bomb on them.
MATER
Do you think we could…
RIKU
That’s a good question. I guess we should find out.
He drives over to the MYSTERIOUS CAR, who revs their engine upon his approach, like a dog warning you not to touch.
MYSTERIOUS CAR
Oh, so NOW you wanna fight? Okay, let’s do it!
SORA
(pleading) Wait, Riku, stop!
RIKU
(playful) Why, what’s the matter? Afraid you’ll lose?
He revs his engine in response.
SORA
Riku, please. We don’t have enough strength left.
RIKU
You sure? I’m game.
SORA
We don’t know what this guy is capable of. Let’s just leave them alone.
RIKU stops making noise, and steps back.
RIKU
Fine. But I still think we should take it out.
The MYSTERIOUS CAR’s eyes narrow, and they flash a wicked grin.
MYSTERIOUS CAR
(taunting) Take ME out? I’d like to see you try!
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Why don’t you stop talking and let us leave?
MYSTERIOUS CAR
Oh shut up, Mr. Superstar. This is between me and them.
RIKU
Fine. For the record, I think you lost, and you’re gonna lose by a lot.
The MYSTERIOUS CAR revs their engine, then starts to concentrate. They try to grab something on their back, but nothing is there.
MYSTERIOUS CAR
(grumble) Shit… its not working…
RIKU and SORA stare at each other.
RIKU
(mutter) Shit…
SORA
What’s going on?
RIKU
I don’t know, something’s off…
MYSTERIOUS CAR
(frustrated) Fuckin…it won’t come out. Goddammit!
RIKU
What’s wrong?
The MYSTERIOUS CAR glares at him, and stops fiddling around.
MYSTERIOUS CAR
I can’t get my weapon out.
RIKU goes over to the combine harvester, and inspects it.
RIKU
Maybe it needs a good cleaning…
MYSTERIOUS CAR
(frustrated) This stupid car world! I can’t hold things, I can’t eat things, I can’t even fight! This is ridiculous!
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Car world?
SORA stops, and we see the gears start to turn.
SORA
Are you from somewhere else too?
The MYSTERIOUS CAR is about to retort, but sees LIGHTNING MCQUEEN and MATER within earshot. They sigh, disappointed.
MYSTERIOUS CAR
Whatever, I’m outta here. Fuck you guys.
They rev their engine, and speed off into the night.
RIKU
What the hell was that about?
MATER
I don’t know. Let’s just get back to the bunker, okay? We can worry about this mysterious place later.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Yeah, let’s go.
He leads the group out of the corral. As they leave, RIKU turns to SORA, a bit concerned.
RIKU
Hey, who do you think that was?
SORA
(shrug) It could be anyone we know.
RIKU
What do you mean?
SORA
I mean, we’re the good guys.
RIKU
(staring off into the distance dramatically) What are the good guys?
SORA
I… Riku, is this some cryptic metaphor or something?
RIKU
(laughs) No, it’s just that we’re the good guys, and the bad guys, well… they’re a little more obvious.
SORA nods.
SCENE 89
INT. RADIATOR SPRINGS, COZY CONES, NIGHT
The group returns to Radiator Springs, and MATER finds a room at the motel for everyone. Each building fits one car, and is shaped like a giant orange traffic cone.
SORA enters the room, and LIGHTNING MCQUEEN immediately goes for the minibar. He is sweating from the fight.
The room is of decent quality. The carpet is brown and shabby, with a large mysterious stain in the center.
SORA tries to ignore the stain, and gets on the bed. Its shaped differently because it is made for cars.
He sighs, as the bed’s comfy sheets welcome him. Its been a long couple of days. He closes his eyes, and quickly drifts off to sleep.
SCENE 90
INT. STRANGE CITY, UNKNOWN
SORA dreams that he is in a city, one that is run down and dirty. People walk by, carrying suitcases and stuff, and some are riding the buses.
SORA follows one of them, a woman in a business suit, as she leaves her building and gets on a bus.
The bus is crowded. Everyone is going to the large house that is almost an estate.
SORA looks around. Everyone is staring at their phones, or reading. He decides to get the woman’s attention, and taps on her shoulder.
SORA
Excuse me, hi?
The woman turns around. She is somewhat friendly-looking.
BUSINESS WOMAN
Are you here to give us more orders?
SORA
Orders? What do you mean, what are you talking about?
The woman’s face begins to morph, reshaping into a bug-eyed cartoonish mask of it’s former self.
SORA
(frightened) N-no, I mean, yes! What’s going on??
The woman’s eyes bug out of her head.
BUSINESS WOMAN
(freakish voice) What’s wrong, little boy?
SORA stares, eyes wide, and he takes a cautious step back from the monstrous woman.
SORA
(scared) You’re evil! You’re a fucking harbinger!
BUSINESS WOMAN
(freakish voice) What? I’m not evil! And I’m not a harbinger! I’m a hero! I do good deeds!
The woman strikes a pose, her body twisting in unnatural ways, all the while still maintaining eye contact. The other passengers begin to snicker.
BUSINESS WOMAN
(freakish voice) I saw you with the harvester! You’re one of them. You’re a fucking cyborg!
The woman’s face twists into a demonic snarl.
SORA stumbles and falls back onto the floor of the bus. He reaches out for his keyblade, but nothing happens.
SORA
(scared) No! Wait, stop!
The woman’s neck extends, and her head starts to snake towards him.
SORA pulls himself up and backpedals more. He bumps into a pole, and falls again.
He watches in horror as the woman comes closer, tongue lolling out of her giant mouth. He closes his eyes, too afraid to look anymore.
SCENE 91
INT. RADIATOR SPRINGS, COZY CONES, MORNING
SORA wakes up with a start. He shakes his head, trying to get rid of the horrific dream. It still seems to stand before him, mocking.
Morning light filters through the window. SORA yawns, then gets up. He looks at the stain on the carpet. The source of it remains a mystery.
Cut to:
EXT. RADIATOR SPRINGS, STREETS, MORNING
SORA leaves his room and sees RIKU, DOC HUDSON, and MATER talking and looking worried. They notice SORA, and stop talking.
MATER
Oh, you’re up. That was a nasty dream. We all had nightmares. Its gone now, though.
SORA
What’s wrong? Where’s Lightning?
DOC HUDSON looks downtrodden.
DOC HUDSON
He left. Said he had to do a big race.
SORA
Is everything alright?
DOC HUDSON
I… I don’t know.
MATER
(whines) Its just so sudden! He didn’t even say goodbye!
RIKU
What’s wrong?
MATER
Well, I wanted to see him race, but he left without a word! If only we could go cheer him on…
SORA
Do you think-
MATER
(interrupt) No! Please, don’t say that. His choice. We need to respect his privacy.
RIKU
That’s not a bad idea, Mater. What if we go cheer him on?
MATER
What? We can’t, we don’t even know where he’s going.
RIKU
But we can find out, right?
DOC HUDSON
(nods) Yes, I suppose we could. Would you like to come along?
MATER
I suppose.
SORA
Well then, let’s go find him!
The four leave for the big city, excited to go support their friend. No coffee, no breakfast, they just book it.
SCENE 92
INT. MOTOR SPEEDWAY, AFTERNOON
After a few hours, the group arrives at the Motor Speedway. They lie, and say they’re part of LIGHTNING’s pit crew, and are allowed seats by the track.
SORA can’t take his eyes off the racetrack. The smell of burning rubber and gasoline fills the air, as the three racers speed around the track.
SORA
Whoa! They’re going so fast!
The trio of racers break the sound barrier, and SORA watches with excitement.
SORA
They’re going even faster!
RIKU
Who are those other guys?
DOC HUSDON
I don’t know. They’re wearing some strange masking devices. They’re trying to keep their heads hidden. Those aren’t the only things they’re hiding either.
The racers pass by, and we can see LIGHTNING MCQUEEN in second place. The four friends cheer him on. As he passes by, he breaks out into a huge smile.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN pushes harder, and takes the lead. Everyone cheers.
MATER
He’s got no chance. We could be able to win this in a walk.
SORA
(jokingly) Mater, you can’t race. You’re a tow truck!
MATER
I can tow, you push.
The two begin pushing each other. The racers pass by, and break the sound barrier again.
SORA
Do you think he can win this?
DOC HUDSON
No, I don’t. I hope he can, though.
The racers pass by once again, but as they approach the turn, the blue car in the lead suddenly skids, then slides into the barriers.
SORA
He’s gonna crash!
DOC HUDSON
He won’t. He’s one of the best drivers in the world.
The crowd gasps.
RIKU
Is he dead?
DOC HUDSON
No, I don’t think so.
MATER
Can…can he be okay?
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN stops, seeing the other racer injured, and drives over to him.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
(concerned) Hey… are you alright?
THE KING
(weak) Yeah… I’m fine…
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
What happened?
THE KING
(groans) I…I don’t know. I think Chick bumped me?
MATER
(shouting from the stands) I saw the whole thing, and it was his intention all along! Why did you bump him, you coward?
The third racer, a green car with a mustache named CHICK HICKS, passes by, with a sneer. LIGHTNING MCQUEEN glares at him, outraged.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Dammit Chick, what was that for?! I thought this was supposed to be a fair race!
CHICK HICKS
It was, you just weren’t supposed to shove me in the first place.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
(sarcastic) Oh, that’s good, that’s really good.
CHICK HICKS
What are you gonna do about it?
In that instant, LIGHTNING MCQUEEN looks like he’s gonna attack CHICK, but instead, he gets behind THE KING and starts pushing him forward.
SORA
What’s he doing?
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
(pushing) We’re not leaving him here! This is our only chance to even score!
RIKU
That sounds like something you’d say, Sora.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN starts to push THE KING along the track, slowly but surely. The crowd is moved by this show of friendship, and goes nuts.
CHICK HICKS stops and watches this in frustration. Everyone is cheering, but not for him.
CHICK HICKS
No! That’s not fair! You’re cheating!
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Is that a challenge, or are you just trying to save your ass, Chick?
SORA
What are you waiting for? Hit him!
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
(confused) What?
CHICK HICKS groans, then his car body audibly cracks. Metal bends and snaps, and darkness pours out of him like thick oil. Its car body-horror. The crowd gasps.
MATER
Is he okay?
RIKU
What the heck did you just do?
MATER
He just challenged you to a duel, and I accepted.
DOC HUDSON
(mumble) That makes no sense…
CHICK HICKS begins to laugh, his eyes wide and crazed.
CHICK HICKS
You guys are a lot of fun. I can’t wait to see what else you’ll come up with.
SORA realizes what’s going on, and turns to RIKU
SORA
Riku, he’s turning into a Heartless!
RIKU
(bark laugh) This is the best day of my life.
SORA looks at LIGHTNING MCQUEEN, who gives him a sheepish grin.
Oily shadows burst out of CHICK HICKS’ mouth, and his eyes roll back into his head. The shadows form into a dragon-y head, with big yellow eyes, and darkness dripping from it. CHICK’s doors burst open, and a pair of thick, shadowy arms sprout out, dripping as well. From his trunk comes a thick, slick tail, like a slug.
DOC HUDSON
What is that thing?
RIKU laughs, and the Heartless roars.
RIKU
Its a Jar-Jar. He’s the meanest, most ruthless, and most powerful man in the galaxy.
SORA
Riku, we gotta help Lightning!
RIKU
He’s on his own. He’s been nothing but a thorn in my side since he stole that princess.I don’t think he’s gonna make it out of this alive.
SORA glares at him, taken aback by his sudden cold attitude. He then backs up, then jumps the barrier at high speed. He lands on the track, and speeds off towards LIGHTNING MCQUEEN.
RIKU
Hey, what are you doing?
SORA
We have to stop him! We’re chosen heroes, remember?
RIKU
This is your chance to do something right, kid!
RIKU jumps the barrier as well, and joins SORA. They arrive, and face the nearly transformed CHICK HICKS.
CHICK HICKS
I’m supposed to win! Me! If I can’t win, nobody can!
His body is fully taken over by the Heartless, and he roars.
SORA looks over at LIGHTNING MCQUEEN, who is still dutifully pushing THE KING.
SORA
We gotta fight him. Are you gonna be okay?
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
I’ll be fine. Go ahead and make me look good, kid. I won’t be able to save you if you make me look bad!
SORA
I’ll try my best!
SORA and RIKU summon their keyblades, and prepare to fight.
The Heartless roars, then begins to drive backwards while still facing the two heroes. SORA and RIKU give chase.
The Heartless lashes out with its tail, capturing both SORA and RIKU in its oily liquid. SORA slashes through the tail, freeing both of them.
RIKU shoots forward and attacks. The Heartless hisses, clearly hurt, though it’s body doesn’t show it. It roars, and begins to pick up speed.
RIKU
We can’t lose him. He’ll turn back and destroy us all!
The Heartless lowers its head to the cars’ level, and opens its jaws. Crystal spikes jut out of its head, and a laser rifle’s muzzle pokes out of the mouth. It starts to glow, charging up.
RIKU
There’s no way he’ll miss us!
SORA
Then we ram him!
As soon as the Heartless is about to fire, SORA and RIKU ram into it at once. The Heartless tosses its head to the sky, and the shot goes wide, missing everything nearby. It continues to speed down the track, now leaking oil as it goes.
SORA and RIKU try to keep up with it, but the oil makes it difficult. They are soon left in the dust. They stop, watching the Heartless continue down the track, and then loop around. It starts to come up behind them, ready to attack.
RIKU
Get ready!
The Heartless drives by, and SORA and RIKU slash at it as it passes. The Heartless shoots, and the shot grazes SORA’s front hood. He winces in pain.
A peal of thunder cracks overhead. We see LIGHTNING MCQUEEN, staring down the Heartless with tenacity.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Leave my friends alone!
The Heartless turns to LIGHTNING MCQUEEN and roars. It aims at him, and charges up a shot.
RIKU
Take that, you filthy beast!
RIKU dashes in and slashes at the Heartless, doing an uppercut. The Heartless is thrown off its balance, and falls onto its back. It writhes about, wheels spinning as it tries to get up.
SORA and RIKU hack at it repeatedly, and another peal of thunder cracks overhead. The Heartless lets out a final cry, then collapses. It melts into a puddle of oil, and sinks into the dirt. All that is left behind is a battered CHICK HICKS, alive and smoking.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Thanks for the help, kid. I think I’m alright now.
SORA
You still have a race to win. Go for it!
CHICK HICKS groans, and gets up shakily
CHICK HICKS
I gotta win…
He looks up, and is shocked to see LIGHTNING MCQUEEN pushing THE KING across the finish line. With one final push, the blue car crosses the finish line, and everyone cheers.
CHICK HICKS
No fair!
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Time to settle up.
CHICK HICKS
(whines) You guys cheated, no fair…
RIKU
Cheated? I think the only one who cheated here was you.
CHICK HICKS grimaces. He looks like he’s about to say something really nasty, but stops and drives off, sulking.
RIKU
That was too easy.
SORA
Yeah right. You looked terrified!
RIKU pumps him gently with his tire.
RIKU
That was a cheap shot.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN rushes over to them to greet them warmly.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Oh my gosh, thank you so much! That was really scary, huh?
SORA
I guess I’ll just take my sweet time now, thanks.
DOC and MATER arrive, as well as all the members of the press. They crowd around SORA and RIKU.
SORA
This is our moment, folks.This is our moment to shine. And in the end, the best will win the championship.
DOC HUDSON
Look at you three. You guys really are some top-notch racers. I never doubted you for a second.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
You were the one who told us to take our sweet time, and not rush into things. And look at you now, you’re as nervous as a long-tailed cat in a yarn factory.
DOC HUDSON laughs. SORA and RIKU have no idea what that means.
SCENE 93
EXT. RADIATOR SPRINGS, FLO’S DINER, EVENING
After all the press and fuss, the five cars return home to find a big party being thrown in Radiator Springs. Balloons and streamers are up everywhere, and everyone has a smile. All the townsfolk greet the group.
SALLY
You guys did it! I saw it on TV, you guys were amazing!
RIKU
Amazing? We weren’t racing. I don’t think amazing can be used to describe what we did.
DOC HUDSON
You guys did great.
SORA
We did it together!
SALLY
Everyone in town saw the whole thing, so we threw this party to thank you. It’s not much, but its something.
RIKU
Don’t bother, you don’t need to thank us. We’d do the same for any of you. Now, party on.
Cut to:
A montage of the cars celebrating. They dance, drink gasoline, and chat.
SCENE 94
EXT. RADIATOR SPRINGS, FLO’S DINER, EVENING
Time passes, and we see SORA, RIKU, and LIGHTNING MCQUEEN sitting outside of the diner, relaxing after the long day.
RIKU
You know, this whole thing has really made me appreciate all this. This place, and every single person in it.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Yeah. All my life I’ve been pushing and pushing to be better, to be the best. But the most time I spend here, the more I like it. I think there’s more to life than winning trophies.
SORA and RIKU nod.
SORA
I’m glad I got to meet you, Lightning. You’re a really nice guy.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
I am. And you’re right, I’m fast too. Thanks for the compliment.
RIKU
What are you gonna do now. I mean, the race is over.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Me? I’m gonna go home, and take a long hot shower. My wheels are stiff from crouching down for so long.
RIKU
Yeah, but what are you gonna do with your life?
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Like, in general? That’s a big question, dude. I dunno, I think I’ve got a lot of time to figure that out.
RIKU
Well, you could always race. No pressure, no pressure.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Nah, I don’t think so.
SORA
What, are you retired? You’re so young!
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
I’m not that young, I’m just not racing anymore. Not for now, at least. I’m gonna take a vacation. I’ve been working too hard, I need a break.
RIKU
I guess you two are a real riot.
The door to the diner opens, and SALLY peeks out.
SALLY
Hey Lightnin’, we need you in here ASAP.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Oh man, I thought today would be the day. OK, I’m coming. I’ll meet you inside.
He goes inside, leaving SORA and RIKU alone outside.
RIKU
(sigh) Geez, this whole place is weird.
SORA
Yeah, I know. Its like someone stole the town and sold it to the Cars.
RIKU
You think it would be really bad if I said what I thought?
SORA
Probably.
RIKU takes a deep breath, then lets it out.
RIKU
I think this place is creepy.
SORA
What do you mean?
RIKU
You feel it too, right? Sentient cars, it’s fuckin’ weird, man! I mean, its great that they’re here and all, but I just…I dunno. I feel like something’s up, I just can’t put my finger on it.
SORA
I mean, they seem friendly enough, except for that one guy we fought earlier. Something tells me he has no regrets.
RIKU
Maybe. I’d rather be careful.
SORA
Hey, as long as we’re careful enough, I say let them be. We need all the help we can get.
RIKU
When did you get to be the smart one?
SORA
(shrugs) I dunno, I just became good at being smart. That’s all. Anyways, you still have a lot to do before you leave tonight, so let’s get to it.
All of a sudden, the letter ‘O’ on the diner sign begins to glow. SORA looks at it, and he is sucked into the keyhole dimension. There, he sees the keyhole, glowing and large above him. He summons his keyblade and points it at the keyhole. He locks the keyhole, and returns to the real world.
RIKU
Thanks. I’ve just gotta get used to this whole thing.
SORA
No prob,kid.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
You two really are something.
SORA and RIKU turn around, and see LIGHTNING MCQUEEN at the door.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Oh, are you guys leaving?
RIKU
Of course. Geez, I must’ve said that a dozen times already.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Well, it’s not like we’re going to do anything about it. It was nice meeting you guys. You’ll come back someday, right?
SORA
You can count on it.
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Yeah, I guess. Well, see you around, then!
He goes back inside.
SORA
Mcqueen didn’t seem very happy, did he?
RIKU
We should get going.
The white portal appears, just like it always does. SORA and RIKU nod at each other, then walk into the portal, leaving this world behind.
END OF WORLD 6 (KACHOW)