Chapter 3: Family Night
Turbo's P.O.V
I watched Calhoun and Vanellope leave to go get Faye. Faye, my little girl I missed her so much in the past week. She was taller than I was but still every time I look at her I still see that scrawny little girl who was in my game. She was a lost child, scared and alone looking for food. Going back through my memories of my days with Faye, I loved how I didn't need to be a hero to have Faye like me. She liked me all because I treated her like a person and in some ways like a daughter. Then I remembered when she disappeared and I thought she was dead. Still kicking myself for not trying to find her instead I let my anger control me and I destroyed my game and Road Racers but worse I made Vanellope a glitch and treated her like Faye was treated. Except Faye could always leave her game and Vanellope was forced to stay and take the horrible treatment bestowed upon her. In a lot of ways I would never forgive myself for what I had done but I had Faye back and I was going to prove not only to her but to everyone else that I could be the hero Faye always saw me as. So, far I have been doing a great job for my greatest fear is losing Faye and her faith in me.
"Hey Turbo how about helping me flip these burgers," Felix said breaking me out of my thoughts.
"Huh, oh sure buddy no problem," I said happily. I grabbed a spatula and flipped the hamburgers for Felix while he checked on the hot dogs. Ralph was busy getting some games down like Charades or Go Fish I believe. Just then the door opened and I saw a red cat with wings and a black cat with wings come in the room. Vanellope followed and soon I saw Faye coming in with Calhoun. Then I saw that Michael boy with Faye. At first I wasn't too pleased for I knew Faye liked Michael and he liked her but if he hurt my little girl I would run him over with my car.
"Hey guys we are back," Vanellope called happily.
"Oh good the food is about ready," Felix said. Tamora came up behind him and kissed his cheek.
"See told you this was a good idea," she whispered in his ear.
"As usual you are right," he said his honey glows all over his face.
"Hey Ralph," Faye said smiling at him.
"Hey Lady Fire Hazard long time no see," Ralph said giving her a massive bear hug.
"Easy Big Guy, still a tad sore from my game the demons were brutal today," she said rubbing her sore arms.
"Yeah but we kicked their sorry tails huh Faye?" Michael asked smiling. He was helping set the table as I walked over to Faye.
"Hello Faye," I said gently.
"T!" she exclaimed and wrapped me in her arms. A huge smile was on her face as she hugged me close.
"I missed you too my little girl," I said rubbing her back. She put me down and that was when Felix placed a mountain of ham burgers, hot dogs, chips, potato salad, and pies on the table.
"Dig in everybody," he said smiling.
Normal P.O.V
They all sat down and ate the food as they talked about their games. "Man the rookies were getting on my nerves today. I swear I tell them follow the plan and what do they do? Go charging in like a hot shot almost getting killed if I didn't shoot those Cy-Bugs," Tamora said eating her second burger.
"That is tough sweetie they need to start listening you make those plans for a reason," Felix said patting her hand. She blushed at his sweet gesture and responded by pushing his hat over his eyes.
"Hey my game is tough too racing is hard work," Vanellope said.
"Yeah the race we had was close I beat Vanellope but it was only by an inch," Turbo said trying not to brag. The old Turbo would ooze over a victory but he was trying to be a good sport.
"Yeah well I will get you next time," Vanellope said smirking.
"Looking forward to it Jr.," Turbo said smirking back.
"Well Felix and I had a tough day, I actually beat him two times," Ralph said. "Yet I am sorry the brick hit you I didn't throw it too hard did I?" he asked Felix a little worried.
"No I was fine brother a tad dazed but fine," Felix assured him with a smile.
"Are you sure Felix?" Tamora asked taking off his hat and running her fingers through his hair trying to locate a bruise or injury. She was extremely protective of Felix and her fear was losing him.
"I am fine honey really don't worry," Felix said patting her hand again. She kissed his cheek and ruffled his hair.
"Just be more careful soldier," she said in a firm but gentle voice.
"Ma'am yes ma'am," he said saluting her. "So Ralph how are the meetings going?" he asked Ralph.
"Oh good learning to take it one game at a time, what do you think of them Turbo?" he asked Turbo.
"Oh good they really helped me control my anger and to allow me to be the person I was meant to be. I am just glad I get a second chance," Turbo said eating another hot dog.
"Hey Faye, why don't we tell them about our day?" Michael asked eating some potato salad.
"Yeah Faye, what is it like being the Angel of Justice?" Tamora asked.
"I bet it is cool!" Vanellope exclaimed.
"I just hope the other angels are treating you better," Turbo said firmly but gently.
"They are and being the Angel of Justice is pretty cool but hard work. Most of the angels feel guilty for the way that acted when Anthony was in power. Some are actually pretty nice," Faye said. Then she let out a yawn as she rubbed her eyes. "Forgive me it has been a long day," she said gently.
"Oh it is fine Faye, let's eat some pie and then play a game of Go Fish and then call it a night," Felix said.
"Sounds good to me brother," Ralph said eating one last hamburger. Felix cut each person a slice of pie and they ate happily. Faye liked it for it was cherry, her favorite. It was warm and crisp and the crust melted in her mouth. During her training sessions she didn't have much time to eat. Flame and Ash would bring back some fruit or Michael would show up with some roast beef, or ham with pineapples. Just to make sure she ate something. She looked around her family and was beginning to relax. The nightmare she had before was slowly fading from her mind.
They set the cards up and Michael started the game. "Okay Vanellope got any 3's?" he asked.
"Go Fish Feather Head," she laughed. The game proceeded as Faye began to enjoy the company. After spending most of her time being surrounded by darkness, fire, and silence it was nice to come out to the day and be surrounded by people who cared about her.
Back in Game Central Station
"No get them off! Get them off!" Adam shouted as venomous snakes were all over his body. "Please get them off! Get them off!" he yelled trying to pry them off. Yet to no avail once he pulled one off two more would appear.
"Help scorpions are on me I can't get them off!" Kevin screamed. His eyes were the size of golf balls as he tried to remove the horrible creatures. Yet there were no scorpions or snakes on them. Instead they were surrounded by darkness as two pale eyes were watching them.
"Yes, keep screaming your fears are delicious," the ice cold voice said. As the two men struggled a spider web was forming around their bodies. None of the men saw it for they were too busy screaming in fear. The webs slowly circled around them trapping their arms and going around their waist. "Yes, won't be long now give in to the fear," the voice said happily. A thick hairy spider leg reached from the darkness touching Adam's chest. It was beating faster and faster. "Yes, won't be long now," the voice said. Just then the pale eyes stopped and said, "I smell children".
"Come on Taffya it is getting late. We need to get back to Sugar Rush for we have another big race," Rancis said.
"Hold on I want to do a little exploring. We never left Sugar Rush before so let's see what other games there are," she said smiling.
"Okay, okay," Rancis agreed for he too wanted to do a little exploring. They walked to a dark part of Game Central Station. "Um this place looks creepy maybe we should go back the other way," he said trying not to sound scared.
"Uh good idea," Taffya said about to turn away. Just then they heard a barking noise. "What was that?" asked Taffya.
"I don't know," Rancis said frowning. They saw a cute little brown puppy with the biggest shade of brown eyes ever. It was a foot away wagging it's tail at the kids.
"Oh it is so cute," Taffya cooed. "Come here puppy, come here," she called sweetly. The puppy instead ran into a dark game and the two kids ran after it.
"Here puppy," Rancis called. It was very dark in the game as they searched for the puppy. Just then they heard the puppy whimper and they became alarmed.
"I hope the poor thing didn't hurt itself," Taffya said frowning. They began to call for the puppy and then they heard strange noises. Almost like a hissing noise.
"Ta-Taffya did you hear that?" Rancis asked looking scared.
"No," she said nervously. Just then a hairy leg wrapped around Taffya pulling her away from Rancis. "RANCIS!" she screamed but was swallowed up by the darkness.
"TAFFYA!" Rancis yelled. He ran farther into the room looking for her. "Taffya, where are you?" he called. He heard the hissing noise and his heart was racing. "Ta-Taffya is th-that you?" he asked shaking with fear. His response came in a form of two pale white eyes.
"BOO," said a cold voice. Rancis let out a petrified scream as he felt something sharp go into his neck. Then his world went black. Rancis was picked up by a hairy leg as the eyes looked down at him. "It has been so long since I had tasted children's fears. This is going to be fun," said a cold voice and carried Rancis farther into the darkness.
Author's Note: Hope you all enjoyed this chapter and please review. A special thanks to KungFuPanda for their ideas with this chapter.