A/N: I guess I left you guys hanging a while. Not! Oh well. I just can't stay away from this story.

My answer to the question: VANELLOPE!

REVIEWER RESPONSE!

Zan-chan (ZanyAnimeGirl): she's my favorite too! She's just so sweet and innocent. Like candy!

Gaby (guest): Yeah, I see what you mean, but I still like Vanellope more.

bunnies43: H£/\ yeah he is!

Witch Knight Daisy: I think he's my number 3, Vanellope being number 1 and Ralph number 2. Also, my thoughts exactly.

WildThing (guest): I see what you mean, but he's still my number 3.

PhoenixDark: I agree. Maybe she's tied with Ralph for number two. I don't really know.

Here's chapter 4! Enjoy!

Chapter 4

Why you little!

Ralph went through the day having to see Turbo and Vanellope together. She didn't look happy about him not saving her, but he knew that she knew why he didn't try yet.

He was going to beat Turbo's scrawny little a$$ to a pulp at 3. Wait. Turbo KNOWS he can't take on Ralph.

"It's a setup. He's going to have me suspended" he said, realization in his voice. He knew what he had to do. He was going to the lot at 3, but he wasn't fighting. No, he was going to grab Vanellope, and run. But not before telling whoever came to watch them, why they were there.

By the time 3 o'clock rolled around, Ralph was behind the mall. Turbo hadn't shown yet, and Ralph knew exactly why.

'He's getting the teachers. Or the police. Or both' he thought.

At about 3:30, Turbo finally showed. When he saw Ralph though, he stopped.

"W-what are you doing here! You weren't supposed to actually come! Ugh! Fine. We'll fight. You can throw the first punch" he said, walking to stand in front of Ralph.

"No. We're not fighting. YOU" he said pointing at Turbo, "are not going to push me to that point. I came to get my g-best friend back. Now, release her"

"No. I said that if you win the fight, you can have her. If we aren't fighting, she's mine" Turbo said, laughing.

"You know you can't take me on in a fight. You just want me to get in trouble. I'm not getting into trouble because of you. Dumba$$" Ralph said.

He then pulled a small spray can from his pocket. The label read "knockout gas". He sprayed it on Turbo. Turbo then started to crumple, but Ralph caught him, and laid him on the ground unharmed. He then went to Turbo's goons. They didn't even put up a fight. They released Vanellope and she practically jumped into Ralph.

"Ralph" she said, burrowing into his shirt, "I love you."

He was stunned. 'Sh-she said she loves me' he thought, then embraced her.

"I love you too Vanny" he whispered, so only she could hear.

As Turbo's goons dragged him away, one yelled "Don't think this is the last you'll see of Turbo Darado! We'll be back! You hear me?!"

He did, but he didn't respond. He was to caught up in the moment. He loved Vanellope. She loved him. The only problem, how was he going to explain to Principle Gene what just happened. He was standing behind a car at the other end of the lot they were standing in. Ralph gently pulled Vanellope off and walked over to him.

"What did you do to Mike? You sprayed him with something. What was it?" he asked.

"Knockout gas. My dad was in the army. He gave it to me so I could protect myself" Ralph answered.

"Good job Ralph. You handled that well. I'm proud of you. When Mike asked me to come here, I didn't know what he was up to. He said you had challenged him to a fight. Did you?"

"No. He challenged me. I have the note to prove it" Ralph said, handing him the note.

He read the note carefully. Then gave it back to Ralph.

"I see. You figured out it was a trap, didn't you? Then you came here and used the gas. That was a smart move. I'll see you on Monday Ralph. You too Vanellope, see you Monday" Gene said as he walked away.

Ralph turned back to Vanellope. She was staring at him.

"What? I have something on my face?" he asked.

She laughed. He loved her laugh. It was just so sweet and innocent. 'Like a piece of candy' he thought.

"I love you Stinkbrain" she said.

"Stinkbrain? Where did that come from?" Ralph asked, picking here up and starting to walk.

"Ahahaha! Put me down! Please!" she said, grinning.

"No. I'm carrying you home today. Actually, no I'm not. But I am walking all the way there with you. Turbo will have to pry you from my cold, dead corpse before I let him get you again. You wanna go to the football game on Friday? I may not be that popular, but I. Can still go to games and stuff" he asked.

"Sure. I'll see you Monday Stinkbrain. Love you" she said, then ran off.

'What am I going to do with her?' Ralph asked himself.

A/N: Well. That wasn't as actiony as I had originally planned, but I thought that Ralph getting approval from Gene was a nice touch. Don't you?

Question of the chapter: I would like to incorporate King Candy into this story, but I don't know who he should be related to. Turbo, or Vanellope?