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Imagine if Lightning never ended up in Radiator Springs. (Humanized)

He would have won the tie-breaker race but his attitude would have gotten worse and worse. At some point, he was so conceited and arrogant that even the good-natured Mack had enough. On the way from one race to the next Mack finally had enough when Lightning once again proves that fame is more important to him than anything else.

Mack turns off the highway and leaves Lightning in the middle of nowhere, on a forest path. He drives out of sight of Lightning, even though he never really lets him out of his sight. Lightning is angry and desperate and throws a tantrum. There he has no cell service and when he notices that Mack is not coming back he starts walking because he doesn't want to spend the night in the forest.

On the way a car stops - Smokey, who has just returned from a customer visit where he repaired their car. He feels sorry for Lightning even though the kid doesn't make any effort to be nice. Smokey takes Lightning to Thomasville and an hour later they arrive. (Mack follows at a distance)

Smokey takes Lightning to the nearest hotel and without hesitation or thanks, he sleeps there overnight.

He never found out that Mack showed up a short time later and spoke to Smokey to make sure that Lightning was in good hands. Mack has a good understanding of human nature and notices that Smokey is a good guy. Mack then drives to the next town to go on vacation but at the same time not to be too far away.

The next morning Lightning gets into trouble when he can't pay because he has no money with him. The explanation that he is famous doesn't bother the hotel manager in the slightest. The manager calls Smokey because he has brought the brat here. Smokey comes and pays with the deal that Lightning helps him in his workshop until it is paid off. Since Lightning was threatened by the manager with the police, he reluctantly accepts the offer.

Smokey no longer has any pity and makes Lightning work hard. (Sorting screws, chopping wood for him, repainting walls...) Lightning quickly realizes that Smokey doesn't care that Lightning is famous and slowly he starts to be less arrogant.

Lightning reminds Smokey of Doc and the kid grows on him somehow, just like Hud did back then. It's not mentioned how long Lightning has to work but after two days he starts to like it. Smokey shows him an old race car that he still has from back then and he teaches him to drift at Thomasville Speedway - just like he taught Doc. Lightning sees all the signs at the Speedway with Doc’s face and the topic comes up.

After he freaks out that Smokey was the crew chief of the Fabulous Hudson Hornet, they start to talk more about it. Smokey misses him and Lightning would like to meet him.

Later he meets the racing legends of Thomasville.

The last thing Smokey knows is that Doc has studied medicine, so they start looking for Doctor Hudson's. Which of course doesn't get them much further because there are too many.

Mack picks him up after a week and in that short time, Lightning has changed. Smokey has improved his attitude through hard work, strictness, guidance, and care - things Lightning hasn't had for a long time.

Lightning lives in Los Angeles. He and Smokey stay in touch. Months later, Lightning goes on a road trip with Mack in his Corvette along the famous Route 66. Lightning becomes seriously ill with a high fever. A hospital is an hour away when it gets too bad. The nearest doctor is ten minutes away. However, when Mack searches on the Internet, he also mentions a doctor Hudson, but he is half an hour away. Lightning insists on driving the long way anyway because the name reminds him of Smokey and care. From then on, Lightning doesn't notice much. He wakes up in a clinic room and of all the Hudsons in the world, the Fabulous Hudson Hornet is standing in front of him. Lightning recognizes him immediately and is excited. Weak - but excited. Doc pretends he is someone else and Lightning gives up for now, but contacts Smokey, who immediately takes the next flight.

Lightning recovers from his illness in the town and everyone else loves him, not knowing that he is famous. Everything is easier because Lightning is nice and humble.

Since he is not arrogant, it is love at first sight for both - Lightning and Sally.

Lightning discovers the dirt track and when he feels better in the evening he drives there in his Corvette. He drifts like Smokey taught him and Doc sees it and is impressed. They start talking and Lightning mentions Smokey. Doc always felt sorry that he never came back.

The next day Smokey arrives and there is a reunion. Doc apologizes. Smokey scolds him like back then but hugs his boy he so missed.

Doc sees Lightning's potential and starts to want to come back - as Lightning's crew chief. Lightning gladly accepts the offer and they develop the mentor-protégé relationship that we all know too well.

Sally and Lightning get together and Lightning becomes friends with hillbilly Mater from Doc's town.

The end :)

#what is this #I don’t know #but here we are #lightning mcqueen #cars fandom #pixar cars #cars pixar #disney cars #humanized cars #doc hudson #sally carrera #alternate universe #cars 3 au

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You all know this garage scene where Doc tells Lightning that they told Doc “You’re history”. Just found out in the German translation they told him “auf wiedersehen”, which is similar to “goodbye”, but actually means “see you (again)” (because ‘wiedersehen’ means ‘seeing again’). No ‘history’ there. They told him that they’ll see him again. And he was seen again. 50 years later… but still, lol.

#lightning mcqueen #cars fandom #pixar cars #cars pixar #disney cars #doc hudson #fun facts

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“Stickers?” Sally asked and looked at Lightning.

“Yes?” Lightning replied and looked into her beautiful eyes. He never could get enough of just looking at her.

“Did you ever regret crashing into Radiator Springs?”

“Not even once,” the answer came without hesitation. “That’s the best thing that ever happened to me. And you are the most beautiful and amazing woman I’ve ever met.”

Sally couldn’t even reply to that. With a soft chuckle of hers, she blushed.

“You stole my heart, Sal,” Lightning said after giving her a gentle kiss.

“And your jacket.”

Lightning had to chuckle at her remark. “Yeah, and my jacket. But I wouldn’t want it any other way.”

#little drawing with our favorite couple #i hope i did this right #they’re up there at the Wheel Well #lightning mcqueen #cars fandom #pixar cars #disney cars #humanized cars #cars pixar #sally carrera #lightning mcqueen fanart #lightning McQueen art #drawing #fanart #radiator springs #human lightning mcqueen

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#I‘m sorry I forgot to add black lol #just choose brunette if you’d preferred black #it’s the closest #lightning mcqueen #cars fandom #pixar cars #cars pixar #disney cars #humanized cars #lightning

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New story on AO3 - Cars 3 alternative version, humanized

Doc is alive

(Interactive story, basically two stories in one with even more endings)

🚗(If you choose red line)

Alternative version to cars 3. When Lightning pushes too hard, he ends up in a fatal accident. Includes missing scenes like Doc’s and Sally’s reaction. Can he get back to the racing scene with Cruz's help? And what if Jackson suddenly has to train with him? How did they end up at an abandoned airport, chased by the police? And why does he seem to have problems with the new car while others handle it with ease? Was his brain injury worse than he thought?

🚙(If you choose blue line)

But what if… he never had the accident, but his best friend Cal did? How will Lightning live with the guilt of having caused it and find his way back into his life? And will his best friend ever be able to remember him again, let alone walk after the accident? And how will Lightning end up in Italy - meeting someone he never expected at that moment?

And… Sally is pregnant! Lightning will meet his firstborn child in this story.

#ao3 #lightning mcqueen #cars fandom #pixar cars #disney cars #cars pixar #doc hudson #humanized cars #sally carrera #cal weathers

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What if… Lightning McQueen meets Hiccup and Toothless. He’d love to fly - I’m sure. He is speed after all. Sketch, proportions are not perfect, I know. :) Still learning.

#lightning mcqueen #cars fandom #httyd hiccup #toothless #hiccup and toothless #alternate universe #lightning mcqueen fanart #toothless fanart #hiccup haddock #how to train your dragon #httyd #pixar cars #disney cars #cars pixar #humanized cars

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#lightning mcqueen #cars fandom #pixar cars #sally carrera #humanized cars #cars pixar

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Context: In my first story Lightning rediscovered his love to draw. After returning from the Florida race he drew this picture at home. So it’s not mine. It’s his actually. ;) Should’ve put his signature under it. I actually have one version with that.

#lightning mcqueen fanart #lightning mcqueen #cars fandom #pixar cars #disney cars #stock car racing #95 #piston cup

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Another sketch from one of my first fanfics from last year. Context: Lightning McQueen was threatened by Harv. His agent had evidence against him to ruin his career. (Lightning used an illegal engine without knowing). He got overwhelmed and ran into the desert near Radiator Springs. Shortly after that he fainted from heatstroke. Doc found him. All good. XD

#lightning mcqueen #cars fandom #doc hudson #lightning mcqueen fanart #pixar cars #sketch #radiator springs

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That is so funny. I think we had the same idea. Sounds a lot like the thing I’m currently writing. Even with the fire suit and the baby named after Doc (also a name with H, lol). Did you post it anywhere? Couldn’t find it.

I even drew a picture of that scene with fire suit and everything. 😄

Aw, thank you so much. ☺️ I’m happy you loved them.

My next story is almost done. It’s an interactive (I don’t know how else to describe) one, means it has a few different endings, depending on what the reader will choose to read. (Cars 3 AU)

Thought about something. Lightning McQueen probably would be that kind of guy who faints during the birth of his first child. And Sally wouldn’t stop laughing if he comes back while Doc caught him before he hits the ground. Lightning tries hard though to be there for Sally.

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Little sketch. Drew this last year for my first AO3 cars fanfic.

#lightning mcqueen #cars fandom #pixar cars #humanized cars #doc hudson #hudson hornet #disney cars #lightning mcqueen fanart

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Thought about something. Lightning McQueen probably would be that kind of guy who faints during the birth of his first child. And Sally wouldn’t stop laughing if he comes back while Doc caught him before he hits the ground. Lightning tries hard though to be there for Sally.

#lightning mcqueen #doc hudson #sally carrera #sneak peek #cars 3 AU #coming soon on archive of our own #humanized cars

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If you wanna read some Lightning McQueen stories (humanized) take a look. Currently writing on a cars 3 AU. :)

#ao3 #lightning mcqueen #cars #cars pixar