Chapter 2:

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Rancis awoke with the sun creeping through his eyes. He had slept on the floor of the foyer that night, next to Vanellope, as it wasn't thought safe to move her to her bed. He turned to see Vanellope still sound asleep. He smiled.

"She's so cute when she sleeps.", thought Rancis.

"Yeah, I guess she is.", said a voice from behind him. He turned to see Gloyd standing there.

"Did I say that out loud?", asked Rancis.

"Yes, yes you did.", answered Gloyd.

"I don't understand why you don't just tell her already. I mean, what's the worst that could happen.". said Gloyd.

"Oh, gee, I don't know. I might end up getting my heart broke, again. Remember Taffyta.", said Rancis.

"Taffyta is a you know what. She broke your heart because she could. Speaking of which, she was in an accident last night, which is why I'm here.", said Gloyd.

"So, what does this have to do with me?", asked Rancis.

"Absolutely nothing, but Taffyta wants Vanellope to be there.", answered Gloyd.

"Good morning.", said Vanellope as she awoke.

"Good morning President Vanellope. I have grave news of which to report.", said Gloyd.

"What happened?", asked Vanellope, slightly concerned.

"Taffyta was in an accident last night. She wants you to come see her.", answered Gloyd.

"My god. I'll get dressed immediately.", said Vanellope as she got up to go to her room, but Rancis stops her.

"Now Vanellope, hold on. You might still have a concussion.", said Rancis.

"Why does she have a concussion?", asked Gloyd.

"It's a long story.", said Rancis.

"Look Rancis, I feel fine, so I'm going to see Taffyta.", said Vanellope as she walked upstairs. Her sassiness had returned.

"Fine, but when you pass out again, don't come crying to me.", shouted Rancis.

"I won't.", yelled back Vanellope.

"You two argue like a married couple.", said Gloyd.

"What, like you and Candlehead aren't the same way.", said Rancis.

"True, true, but we're actually dating.", said Gloyd.

"Touché.", responded Rancis. Just then, Vanellope came down.

"Okay, let's go.", said Vanellope as she walked out the door.

"Um, Rancis, where's my cart.", asked Vanellope.

"Well, it's still in the forest.", answered Rancis.

"Um, well, how am I suppose to get to Taffyta's house?", asked Vanellope.

"You could ride in my lap.", said Rancis, blushing slightly.

"You'd like that, wouldn't you.", said Vanellope sassily.

"Yes, yes I would.", said Rancis being coy as he hopped into his cart. Vanellope hopped in afterward.

[Austin]

That morning, Austin had woken up and gone for a drive to clear his head.

"Austin, what's up homeboy.", said a grey clad racer as he approached Austin.

"Nothin much Joey, just wondering why bad things happen to me.", said Austin as he got out of his cart.

"What do ya mean?", asked Joey.

"Joey, you know how I went to ask Vanellope on a date?", asked Austin.

"Yeah.", answered Joey.

"Well, first, she was sick, and second, I hit another racer. A girl racer. What if I've killed her?", asked Austin as he started freaking out. Joey walked over and slapped him in the face.

"Dude, get a hold of yourself.", said Joey.

"First, you need to go and see if she's okay. Second, you need to apologize.", said Joey.

"You're right. I'll see you later.", said Austin as he hopped into his cart and drove off.