**Chapter 13: Finding Strength**

The days had passed since Doc Hudson's passing, and Lightning McQueen was still struggling to come to terms with his loss. The town of Radiator Springs was slowly starting to heal, but Lightning's grief seemed to be getting worse. He had become withdrawn, barely leaving his home, and his engine had lost its spark. The Sailor Moon Gang, who had grown close to Lightning and the Radiator Springs gang, decided to take matters into their own hands. They knew that they had to do something to help Lightning find his way again. Usagi, being the optimistic one, came up with a plan. "Hey, guys! I think I have an idea," Usagi said, her eyes shining with excitement. "Why don't we organize a racing event, and invite Lightning to join us? It might help him take his mind off things and find his passion for racing again." The Sailor Guardians nodded in agreement, and the Radiator Springs gang was quick to offer their support. Mater, Sally, and the rest of the gang started making preparations for the event, while the Sailor Moon Gang went to talk to Lightning. Lightning was skeptical at first, but the Sailor Guardians were persuasive. They shared their own stories of struggle and loss, and how they had found strength in their friends and their passions. Rei talked about the time she had lost her sister, and how she had found solace in her friends and her duties as a Sailor Guardian. Ami shared her own experiences with bullying and self-doubt, and how she had overcome them with the help of her friends. As they talked, Lightning started to open up. He shared his own feelings of grief and loss, and the Sailor Guardians listened with compassion and understanding. For the first time since Doc's passing, Lightning felt like he was not alone. The day of the racing event arrived, and the town of Radiator Springs was buzzing with excitement. The Sailor Moon Gang and the Radiator Springs gang had worked together to create a challenging and exciting course, and Lightning was ready to put his skills to the test. As he revved his engine and prepared to start, the Sailor Guardians lined up beside him. Usagi, Rei, Ami, Makoto, and Minako were all ready to take on the course, and they were determined to help Lightning find his strength again. The starting flag waved, and the cars took off. Lightning and the Sailor Guardians sped around the course, their engines roaring as they pushed themselves to the limit. The crowd cheered them on, and the Radiator Springs gang watched with pride as Lightning started to find his rhythm. As they crossed the finish line, Lightning felt a sense of exhilaration that he had not felt in weeks. He had found his strength again, and it was thanks to his friends. The Sailor Moon Gang and the Radiator Springs gang had helped him to see that he was not alone, and that together, they could overcome anything. The group celebrated their victory, and Lightning knew that he would always be grateful to his friends for helping him through his darkest hour. As they stood together, their engines purring contentedly, Lightning knew that he would always cherish the memories of Doc Hudson, and the impact he had on his life. But he also knew that he had found a new sense of purpose, and that with his friends by his side, he could overcome anything.