Unknown to Vanellope, Rancis or King Candy, a dark, shadowy figure named Turbo was lurking in Diet Cola Mountain. He'd entered the game unnoticed, and now planned to make his move. Vanishing in a puff of black smoke, he reappeared inside the castle. King Candy was frightened. "Who are you?" he asked. Turbo replied, "Your worst nightmare. I will haunt this game forever!"

Meanwhile, Vanellope was on the track racing. She'd just passed Candlehead for first place, and the finish line wasn't far away. As she crossed it, she started crying tears of joy. She'd won again! The victory celebration was cut short, however, when Taffyta pointed out some ominous-looking clouds in the sky. These clouds were centered over the castle.

Inside the castle, Turbo located the code room. He quickly entered, and unplugged Vanellope's tag. Coming back out, he attempted to ban Vanellope from ever racing again. King Candy quickly struck down the ban, and plugged Vanellope's tag back in. He then declared that a royal ball would be held in the castle in one month. Whoever took down Turbo would not only be invited to the ball, but would also receive Vanellope as a wife.