this was originally going to be a tales from litwak city chapter, but i thought about it a little and decided to do a whole story of character reflections from the world i created. i hope you enjoy it

(December 25, 2020, night time)

Ralph looked at his new bedroom in the castle Vanellope built for him, it was a big room, and it was sized just right for him. 2 months ago the arcade closed forever, and he and everyone at Litwaks moved to world designer to start new lives. It had been a rocky start with a battle and a misunderstanding with vanellope, but Ralph was happy.

He lied in the bed, and smiled. It was nice and soft. It was still taking some getting used to, since for so long he slept on a brick pile. He wasn't complaining of course but it was still different. He was glad things were different, for so long he was lonely and had no friends, then he met Vanellope, then Felix and Calhoun got together and they became a big happy family. Vanellope left for a bit, which he did miss her a lot, but now he was glad to have her back permanently. Things were changing for the better. Before he drifted to sleep and get some much needed rest, he looked at the stars outside his window and smiled. With any luck, he was gonna have a nice happy life here in this new world.

(1 year later)

Ralph paced back and forth in his room, thinking. Vanellope was pregnant and now married to that peanut butter cup kid Rancis. It didn't sound as weird as it did, since the game altered their codes allowing them to switch from kid bodies to adult bodies at will. Ok maybe it did sound a little weird.

Ralph wasn't sure how to feel. He was happy for Vanellope that she wanted to have a family of her own. But at the same time he wouldn't get to hang out with her as much. And what would her kid think of him? How could a big old fart like him be seen with a baby who would be tiny against his hand.

"What am I going to do?" Ralph asked himself

Ralph turned to leave the room, perhaps a snack would get his mind off things. The baby wasn't here yet, but when the time came, he'd have to be supportive. It would be weird having a baby around, but change could be good he knew, even if he didn't always like to admit it.

(A year and a half later)

To everyone's surprise, Vanellope had twins, which she named Kevin Ralph Fluggerbutter, and Lucy Von schweetz fluggerbutter. Lucy, having been unplanned, was quite a handful caring for, but the family managed and got her the proper clothes and things she needed.

Right now Ralph watched the babies play while Rancis and Vanellope worked around the city. Ralph had come to love the twins, and they too loved their grandpa. He watched tv with them, played with them, making pillow forts and cardboard castles, and they all loved it.

Secretly Ralph liked Lucy a little more, as she resembled his best friend, but that didn't mean he loved his grandson any less. But in secret, Ralph feared for lucys future. Some time ago, a robot assassin tried to kill her, and only the arrival of another robot from the future was her life saved. He knew since moving in the city would have a great tragedy, and now he was worried Lucy would be the one to cause it. Only time would tell what would happen with her, but for now, best to enjoy playtime before the babies had to have nap time.

(5 years later)

Ralph comforted a frightened and scared Lucy in his bed one night.

"I'm so sorry grandpa. I'm so so sorry" Lucy cried

Ralph hugged her and held her close. She was frightened, and she had every right to be, she almost killed him, her brother, and parents. An evil man manipulated her coding, and gave her powers, something only a Jedi would have, something called force powers. Ralph was scared, but he knew he had to do what he had to right now, and that's comfort Lucy. Tomorrow he would join Vanellope in the code to see if lucys original code could be restored.

"You're gonna be ok kid, I promise" Ralph told Lucy

(Months later, November 2029)

Ralph looked at the falling snow in sadness from his bedroom window. So much had happened since the accident. The twins started school and got to know other kids, they proved themselves capable racers, Vanellope was happy, but not now. Lucy was gone. Her powers made her very smart, she built her own kingdom in space, but it didn't last. The incident the game feared came, a tsunami caused by a falling spaceship wiped out half the city. Lucys kingdom fell to the galactic empire, and the imperials held her prisoner on one of her former worlds, making her fight for her freedom. She must've been so scared, he wished to help her, but was forbidden to, in fear the imperials would hurt her more.

The whole family was devastated at lucys abduction, but none more than him. He softly cried and turned from the window.

"I'm sorry Lucy, I should've been there to help you" Ralph cried softly

(Months later)

So much had happened the last half of the year. Lucy went to war with the empire and won, and her rule was restored. Kevin got over some of his insecurities and was ready to help rule the city with his family. Ralph himself stood in his room in a suit, ready to see his grandkids coronation and celebrate their 8th birthday party. He worried for them still, but he knew a time of peace was upon the game.

(Years later)

Ralph once again was dressing in a suit and tie, the twins were graduating school and about to enter a new part of their lives. The game was at peace, he was 60 years old now, but he didn't age a day. He and all his friends were considered dinosaurs from the golden age of gaming, but he didn't mind. He was happy. He lived a happy life in this city, he had a great family, friends who supported him, and everyday there was something different and exciting happening in the city.

Ralph wasn't sure how long he'd be alive for, or how long the city would remain relevant with the gamer world to keep it online and running, but for now, he was happy with how his life was. It sure beat living in a junkyard that was for sure.