DESPICABLE ME
Capítulo 07: Mrs. Yutani's call
Away from the Muggles underneath, the magical hot air balloon flew over the runners who were accelerating along the Paraguay River.
“A good postcard scene we have down there," Nahikari said, "Right, James?”
“That's right, Nahikari, all the riders drive the cars with skill. Well, actually, we have a casualty because the sergeant and the soldier's special super scrap iron won't participate in this phase or any other.”
“And why is that, James?”
“The Muggle police arrested them for destroying the Obelisk, the monument in the city of Buenos Aires, and I don't think they will let them go until the last phase of the competition is over.”
“James, tell us more about this phase of the competition.”
“The third phase, the Asunción phase, takes place in Asunción, the capital of Paraguay. Competitors, as in the previous phase, must circle a landmark of the city, in this case the Icon Tower, a tall scarlet building, and then cross the finish line that is just in front of the Lopez' palace, which is the seat of government.”
“We see that the magic camera focuses on the runners who are not in many, but in a group that sometimes becomes compact and sometimes we find the runners with a lot of distance from each other.”
“That's right, Nahikari, and now that the Minion team's Split banana has been remodeled, it's not as far behind as it was in previous phases.”
Numerous people in scattered groups were on the banks of the Paraguay River to watch the competitors pass by. One or two police officers were also on the waterfront to prevent people from crossing the road when the vehicles approached, an unnecessary task since the noise of the cars was heard long before they approached.
The enthusiastic spectators waved frantically at the competitors with their hands, even though they knew beforehand that all the attention of the riders was focused on the roads. Some of them, however, covered their ears with their hands, because the noise of the engines was very loud.
“And it's Penelope Pitstop's Compact Kitten, who is leading the race," said Nahikari.
“Following closely by Speed Racer's Match 5 and the other riders," said James, "it would be better if they were to speed up now, as they will find it more difficult to get to the capital when they arrive.”
“Muttley, it's now or never," said Pierre no Doy Una, and then the dog pressed a button that made a second exhaust pipe come out of the super Ferrari, through which a large quantity of oil was poured.
“James, all the cars behind the super Ferrari started skidding out of control!”
“Only Brutus and Listus' Swagen logs are not affected, safe because of the circular saws on their wheels," James said.
“Now Dr. Locovitch's car/convertible spreads a kind of wings and jumps over the oil stain.... and now Baron Hans Fritz's stuka rakuda follows," Nahikari said. “And it seems that the "despicable me" led by Gru also unfolds a couple of strange flaps and also jumps over the mess caused by Pierre no Doy Una.”
"Good thing they did it in order and not like in the first phase or we'd have an accident.”
“Well, I think there will be an accident anyway Nakihari, because Silvestre dos Caras' Sinister Claw has just hit the rocomovil of the macana brothers, and it goes off like a billiard ball... and hits Pierre no Doy Una's super Ferrari! It seems to me that both cars will not be able to continue with the race.”
“How do you think the pilots will be?”
“Don't worry Nahikari, the brothers Piedro and Roco are very hardheaded and are fine, in fact they got out of their "car" and started hitting the super Ferrari with their macanas.”
“Because of Pierre no Doy Una's tricks," Nahikari reported, "the following cars are out of competition: Rex's shooting star; Meena's Minion Crusher; Mafio's and company's Chugabum; Silvestre dos Caras's Sinister Claw; Pierre no Doy Una's Super Ferrari; the macana brothers', Piedro and Roco's Rocomovil; Lucas and scaredy bear's Speedy Still ; Mamá Lobo's Red Porsche; and the minion's Split Banana.”
“And informing the magical world," said James, "we have already entered Asunción, the capital of Paraguay.”
“That's right, James. And leading the group is the Frightening Car of the tenebrous couple; followed by the Stormy led by Penelope's husband: Pedro Bello; and speaking of Penelope, it is just her, who then follows with the Compact Kitten, is closely followed by the Match 5 of Speed Racer, and right next to each other are found: Gru with the Despicable Me; and Brutus and Listus with the Trunkswagen; and closing the march come the car/convertible of Doctor Locovitch; and the Stuka Rakuda of Baron Hans Fritz.”
The Frightening Car had overcome Pierre no Doy Una's trap, thanks to the flight of the dragon in his tower/bell tower, and for this reason had been left without "emergency thrust" to maintain its position and now, was surpassed by the other runners when they reached the Icon Tower.
In the same situation were Gru, Dr. Locovitch and Baron Hans Fritz.
“And it is the Trunkswagen with Brutus and Listus, who take the lead in the curve of the Icon Tower," said Nahikari.
“Indeed, the saws of the rare vehicle of the lumberjack and beaver give him enough traction and grip not to have to slow down.”
James was right, however, the initial advantage in the end was not enough against the power of more powerful cars that quickly overtook the Trunkswagen and came closer and closer to the finish line.
The capital's people cheered for the runners who were in the lead and in the midst of all that noise, a pink beam prevailed over the others.
“And it's Penelope Pitstop, who crosses the finish line first!” Nahikari shouted. “Followed by none other than her husband Pedro Bello, and in third place is Speed Racer.”
Streamers and others rained down on the winner who was hugged by her husband, and even Speed Racer was plunged into the "rain" and greeted the people of Asunción.
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Already after the trophy was handed over and so forth, a runner did not join the party in honor of the competitors.
“You're useless," Ms. Yutani said on a Skype call. “If I'd known about your incompetence, I wouldn't have moved my influence or paid for your bail.”
“It's all the fault of that clumsy Pierre no Doy Una," Silvestre dos Caras excused himself. “I tried to immobilize Penelope Pitstop's car with the Rocomobile, but I hit the Super Ferrari instead of the Compact Kitten.”
“Shut up! I told you to stop that obsession with Penelope Pitstop, now you work for me and you have to win as many trophies as you can, stop being so pathetic.”
“Listen, Mrs. Yutani," said the despicable man, putting together the little patience he had left, "at least I made the special super junk never compete again.”
“It's true, it's true," said the woman, "those clowns were undercover runners working for the Pentagon. One less problem I need to worry about, now we're missing the three who work for the anti-villain league.”
“Three? I thought it was just Gru and Rex.”
“Don't think, I don't pay you for that. I haven't discovered the identity of the third agent yet, but keep an eye out.”
Mrs. Yutani cut off the communication and Silvestre dos Caras closed the laptop abruptly.
“Penelope Pitstop.... you can't always save yourself.”
CONTINUARÁ...
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