Chapter 4: Missing
Normal P.O.V
"Okay everyone we should be getting to bed," Felix said yawning.
"Good idea pint sized," Tamora agreed rubbing her eyes.
"Come on President Booger Face, let's walk you and Turbo on home," Ralph said placing Vanellope on his shoulders.
"I'm not tired," Vanellope said stubbornly but her eyes were drooping.
"Good night Faye, sweet dreams," Turbo said hugging Faye tightly,
"Good night T," Faye said hugging him. Ralph led Turbo and Vanellope back to Sugar Rush.
"Come on Faye we better get back to Heavenly Wars," Michael said stretching his wings.
"You go on without me I am going to say bye to Felix and Tamora," she said.
"Okay see you back at the game. Thanks for the fun evening guys," he said and took off.
"Good night Tamora and good night Felix," Faye said hugging them.
"Good night Faye," Felix said hugging her.
"Sweet dreams soldier," Tamora said smiling.
"Come on Flame, Ash let's head home," Faye said and flew off to Heavenly Wars.
Tamora's P.O.V
The next day I awoke to Felix's sleeping form. He had a cute smile on his face as I held him in my arms. I could have stayed like that forever but I had a practice to get to. So, I kissed his dozing face and softly whispered, "I will be back later this afternoon honey. You just rest and be safe. Love you short stack." Then I grabbed on my armor and headed to Heroes Duty. My men saluted me as I entered the game. "Alright ladies this is a training session so, follow the plan and you won't get killed," I barked. My eyes turned cold and serious as I gazed at my men. Letting them know I was serious and none gave me any smart comments. Just then I scowled for two of my men were missing. "Alright where are Adam and Kevin?" I asked growing annoyed. Was it too much to ask for one training session to go right? I wondered to myself.
"Uh we haven't seen them since last night Sarge?" a rookie answered nervously. I rolled my eyes and bit my lip to keep my anger in check.
"Fine let's just run this drill without them," I said firmly. "Get in your positions!" I barked. They all ran in opposite directions as I started the drill. Oh wait till I get my hands on those numbskulls, they will regret ever being coded, I thought angrily as I ran the practice drill with my men.
Vanellope's P.O.V
I awoke early in my castle. Today we were having a practice race and I was excited. Jumping out of my bed I raced into my closet to get my racer clothes on. Then in a flash I was running down the halls towards the race carts. My cart was parked where I left it and I jumped in and zoomed to the track. Soon I saw the other racers zooming to the track and Turbo greeted me. "Get ready to eat my dust Jr.," he laughed.
"Dream on Old Timer," I laughed back. I looked around to the other racers and a frown came on my face. "Hey where are Taffya and Rancis?" I asked everyone.
"I haven't seen them since last night," Candlehead told me.
Weird, Taffya and Rancis would never miss a race even if it was a practice race, I thought worriedly.
"Should we cancel the practice?" another racer asked.
"No you guys go ahead I will go see if I can find them," I told them. I was President it was my responsibility to take care of my fellow racers.
"I will go with you, two heads are better than one," Turbo said following me. We raced all over Sugar Rush but found no Taffya or Rancis. "Let's go outside the game maybe they were out exploring and got lost," Turbo told me.
"Okay let's go round up Stink Brain and Hammer Head to help search," I said.
"I will go get Faye, she is a great tracker," Turbo said and we parted ways to get help in finding the missing racers.
I walked towards Ralph and Felix's game. When I saw a crowd of people gathered around the Surge Protector. There was Sonic and Eggman, I saw Mario, Daisy, Pac-Man, and other people from different games. "Where is my Peach?" Mario asked.
"Where is my robot?" Eggman demanded.
"Calm down everyone we will find them," the Surge Protector said trying to calm the crowd down.
"Luwegi disappeared last night just like Peach did," Daisy said sadly.
"As did my robot!" Eggman yelled.
Wow these characters all disappeared yesterday just like Taffya and Rancis, I thought as fear crept into my heart.
"Okay enough until we find the missing characters all characters are to stay in their games after closing time. Unless someone wants to stay and be the look out after hours?" the Surge Protector said firmly. The crowd went silent as he spoke again, "I didn't think so now all of you back to your games."
I raced to Felix and Ralph's game to tell them what has happened.
Normal P.O.V
Felix awoke and began fixing the penthouse for the residents. Ralph was helping by carrying the bricks to the recycling plant they built. Just then Tamora appeared for the drill went smoothly even though Adam and Kevin weren't there. "Hey sweetie," Felix called hopping over to her.
"Hey Felix," she said bending down to peck him on the cheek.
"How was your day?" he asked.
"Not good two of my men didn't show up for the practice drill today. Adam and Kevin just wait till I get my hands on them," she growled.
"Now Tammy calm down remember your code pressure. I am sure there is a reasonable explanation as to why they didn't show up," Felix said calmly. Tamora couldn't help but smile leave it to Felix to always be optimistic to any situation. Once she calmed down Vanellope rushed in breathing heavily.
"Guys, I have something to tell you!" she called as she tried to catch her breath.
"Easy Vanellope, what is the matter?" Ralph asked holding the tiny girl.
"Okay I was in my game getting ready for a practice race. Well Taffya and Rancis weren't there. So, Turbo and I went to go find them and we couldn't so we went outside the game. He went to get Faye and I came to get you guys, when I heard all these game characters telling the Surge Protector that their game characters disappeared last night. Just like Taffya and Rancis did, Princess Peach, Luwegi, one of Eggman's robots. The Surge Protector was so overwhelmed he told all game characters to stay in their games after arcade hours till they find the missing characters," Vanellope explained.
"Adam and Kevin were reported to have disappeared last night as well," Tamora said showing concern.
"Do they have any idea what happened to them?" Ralph asked.
"No idea just that they were gone," Vanellope said.
Felix's P.O.V
"Tammy can we talk over here," I said gently. I led her near alleyway to the penthouse. "I want you to pack some stuff and stay in your game," I said gently.
"What no way I am staying here" Tamora told me firmly.
"Tammy please these characters disappeared and if you stay in your game you will be safe," I said trying to reason with her. If I lost her I don't know what I would do.
"No Felix, I am not leaving you alone especially when characters are disappearing," she said her face showing concern.
"Tammy please go to your game," I said raising my voice a little. Why does she have to be so stubborn? I wondered.
Tamora's P.O.V
"I said no Felix!" I shouted. I seized him by the waist and held him close. Tears stung my face as I held him. I admit I was scared. Characters were disappearing and if I went to my game what if Felix was taken by whatever took the others. No I would not allow that to happen I would not lose him.
"I would feel better knowing you are in your game. If anything is taking characters you have your weapons, men, and those Cy-Bugs might even scare away intruders. Please Tamora, I am pleading here," he cried.
"No, I am not leaving you alone and that is final! I may be safe in my game but I would go crazy wondering if you are okay? No I am staying here and keeping an eye on you," I said holding him tighter.
"Tamora stop being stubborn and please go to your game!" Felix shouted. I was surprised by this Felix never raised his voice to me. I mean we had arguments but he never shouted at me. In his eyes there was fear but most of all sadness. His face softened as he placed a hand on my cheek. "Please Tammy stay in your game. If I ever lost you, I don't know what I do," he said gently. Tears fell from his face and I couldn't bare it. I pulled him closer to me and kissed him passionately. The tears fell from my face but I didn't care. This whole thing sucked and I wasn't happy about this. I let him go and looked down at him. I still had a grip on his hands.
"After this is over you better still be here. For if you are not I will, I don't know what I will do but you won't like it believe me," I told him.
"Thank you Tamora, just be careful," he told me.
"Hey what is all the shouting about?" Faye asked as she appeared with Turbo. "T told me about Rancis and Taffya and then I hear you two yelling so, mind telling me what is going on?" she asked. Vanellope quickly explained the situation to her and Faye looked from her cats to us. "Ash, you go to Sugar Rush and guard the residents there. Flame, you stay here and protect the residents here," she said.
"Faye, what are you doing?" I asked growing curious.
"Well something is taking characters at night after hours. So, I am having my cats protect each game and they will report to me if anything goes wrong," she explained.
"Where will you be?" Turbo asked getting a worried look.
"I will be guarding Game Central Station," Faye told us.
"Faye no, it is too dangerous you may disappear like the others!" Turbo exclaimed grabbing her hand. Ash and Flame exchanged worried looks.
"I will be fine, now I have to go. See you all tomorrow," she said and left to guard Game Central Station. I just hoped she would be okay.
Author's Note: Hope you all enjoyed this chapter and please review.
