written by swine, 22, any, CST.

Borne into the sports business. A martyr in the making. Comet Hughes was the second born to his mother, a prolific PWHL star, and his father, a retired Formula 1 engineer. Middle sibling to his older brother, Jasper Hughes, and younger brother, Daniel Hughes. The three boys were always in each other's company, attached at the hip. Where his two brothers began to follow their mother's lead in hockey, Comet couldn't seem to decide. Splitting his attention between an amass of sports. It was hockey, and karting that got the most of his split focus. Unable to sit still, always dragging his brothers off to play street hockey, or begging his father to take him to the tracks.Garnering attention. A bloodline meant for greatness. Comet watched as his brothers commit to a life of professional hockey. Jasper was already set to get drafted to the Vancouver Canucks, and Daniel was enrolled into college hockey within their hometown. Comet, however, was making his moves in the ranks of Formula 2. So much so that he was already estimated to have an impacting rookie year within the Formula 1 grid. Aston Martin was already whispering in his ear, coercion as a means to stealing a potential star, and it looked like they were close to signage.In a public uproar. Comet signed to Ferrari instead. Everyone had assumed Comet was already claimed by Aston Martin, and the aforementioned team held cries of illegal bribery. Comet declined such accusations, reassuring the public that it was his personal choice. While never verbally stated on camera or in any interview, Comet had felt pressured by Aston in the first place, and knew they didn't have his personal interests in mind. Aston Martin receded from the situation publicly, but behind paddock doors, the two teams were practically bristling at each other.In the cockpit. Adored by the cheer of spotlights. Comet proved predictions right. Getting P4 on his first race, and managing to remain in the top five placings for most of his rookie year. At his 15th race, in the Dutch Grand Prix, Comet got his first podium at 2nd place. Easily becoming a favorite to fans for his charming personality, while remaining in good graces with other drivers for his modest and respectful relations with each of them. All except for Aston Martin.Boiling water beginning to rise. Trouble in the paddocks. Suddenly, just before a qualifying, Comet was cornered by the manager of Aston Martin. The two dissolved into an argument, even when Comet tried to keep things civil. Voices rose and tempers exploded until the fight spilled out into public view, separated by team members and security. Either teams were barred from entering each other's premises, but that didn't help during the qualifying. Comet was targeted by Aston Martin, especially the manager's own son, who claimed faulty steering- but everyone knows. Just at the last lap, Comet and the Aston collided just before the braking period of a straight. Comet's car was sent flying into the barriers in a 90 G shunt. Marshals had to drag him out of the car, his arm having been broken amidst the crash. The rest of Comet's rookie season was officially over.Insufficient investigations proved in vain. Guilty hands considered innocent. During Comet's recovery, he received messages and visits from associates of Aston Martin. No one knows what the details of these visits entail. All anyone knows is that Comet did not return to Formula 1 after his recovery. He announced his official retirement, stating he had no interest in continuing to further that career, instead turning his focus on pursuing the NHL. While several racers reached out, Comet practically dissappeared from the entire Formula 1 world.In a stroke of luck. Making do. Comet wasn't ever officially drafted into the NHL much like his brothers, yet teams were interested, but officials had to figure out how to go about things. Until suddenly it was announced that Comet had signed to the New Jersey Devils. No one is sure how exactly they came up with it, but there was much expectation from fans anyways ... that is until Comet began to put up points, immediately rising up on the ranks of forwards. Thankful to his upbringing and being on the same team as his younger brother, Comet finally felt safe and comfortable. Yet he could still see the messages, ones from his old racing friends, ones he had to ignore.

MAIN VERSE, Gone from racing, taking the ice. No longer associating with anything related to his racing career. Comet's keeping his focus elsewhere. Ignoring his old friends and attempting to make new ones. A ghost haunting the narrative of the racing world.ALTERNATIVE, Staying in the cockpit, requires plotting. After being tugged from a mangled car and recovering, Comet comes back to the grid. Welcomed by most, but everyone sees how he avoids Aston Martin, workers, drivers, even their socials. Just trying to get back to racing while dodging questions.ALTERNATIVE, Swapping four tires for two, requires plotting Instead of changing over to hockey, Comet finds himself approached by the Ducati Lenovo Team. Friends with one of the workers, they'd been convinced to allow him to try out, and ultimately sign.

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