Here's the next chapter
I know it's been a while since I last updated it but if you read the other story I've been updating you would know I'm only go to update this story every Friday
It's because I'd rather post better quality chapters instead of one almost everyday, cause looking back on them I could have done way better
Anyways I hope this chapter makes up for the long wait
Sadly it is a little short, I apologize but I'm writing while having different assignments to finish so this has taken the back seat
Next Friday the chapter will be longer and better I promise
Hope you enjoy it
Ch.8 Day 4 Race 1: Cheating On The Last Lap
(Where we left off)
Everyone would leave Torvald's house to go rest up. "We got this…" Torvald would tell herself as she'd lock her door and head to bed.
"Even though I know what I have to do tomorrow…I still don't like playing as bait…" Gloyd would state as he and Taffyta would walk into her home.
"Hey…you decided to play with fire in the final race and it got us all burned…we could have won today had you and Minty not got them determined to knock you off the track…" Taffyta would cross her arms.
"Yea I know…it was a stupid decision…but at the time it seemed like the right thing to do…"
"Yea but looking back on it now it was the wrong choice…right?"
Gloyd would sigh. "Yea…"
"So you better make up for it tomorrow by helping us win instead of lose…Torvald's life depends is in our hands…we can't let her down…not now…" Taffyta would sit on the couch.
"Don't worry…I'll be pissing them off so bad they'll be so set on me they won't even notice you guys sending items their way…" Gloyd would sit beside her.
"I was hoping you say that…" Taffyta would kiss him.
(Meanwhile)
Herschel would be getting a soda as Sticky would sit nervously in the living room. "I have a bad feeling tomorrow…I feel Vanellope is gonna do something to win this tournament…I just know it…"
Herschel would walk over and sit beside her and hand her a soda. "Understandable…but even if she tries something…we just have to overcome whatever she's got planned…"
"But what if we don't? What if we lose? What if she kills Torvald on the spot?"
He'd put a comforting arm around her. "Instead of worrying on what ifs…how about we focus on racing…and taking it one lap at a time?"
"We could try that…."
"Besides…it's not like they're new competition…you've raced against them for 15 years already…you know all their moves…you shouldn't be worried…"
Sticky would smile a little. "Thanks Hersch…I needed that…"
Back at the castle Swizzle would walk out with everyone else. "See you all tomorrow…we'll crush them…" He'd walk out the castle gates and head for his kart when Minty's voice would make him jump.
"Seems the old Swizzle is gone…again…"
Swizzle would turn around and see her under a dimly lit lamp. "And why are you here?"
Minty's arms would be crossed. "Wanted to see if the Swizzle who risked it all to help us was still there…I was wrong…"
"Minty…I remember everything I did…just I realized that I fucked up real badly doing it…"
"Guess Vanellope has a way of changing memories…"
"What do you mean?" Swizzle would be confused.
"You turned on Vanellope because you saw how dark she had become…you found out just why and how Adorabeezle, Jubileena, Nougetsia and Citrusella ended up on her side…it horrified you…you came to me willing to help…even though it risked everything for you…do you not remember any of that?"
He'd be silent for a few moments. "I do…but like I said I fucked up with that decision…"
"Either way…-She'd turn to leave-…tomorrow the tournament ends…and I know for a fact Vanellope has plans to cheat tomorrow…and I know the real Swizzle wouldn't stand for it…" She'd walk away disappearing into the darkness of the night.
Swizzle would stand in silence for several minutes then would silently get in his kart and drive home. "She's right…if we cheated…it'd be an empty victory…" He'd tell himself.
(Meanwhile)
Crumbelina and Candlehead would be laying in a clearing in the forest looking up at the night sky thinking about the events that had transpired during the day and Torvald's speech.
"To think we could've won today…yet we blew it at the worst possible time…and now Torvald's life is on the line tomorrow…" Candlehead would sigh looking up at the stars.
"We can thank Minty and Gloyd for that…had they not raced the way they did….maybe they could've held Snowanna and Adorabeezle off till the finished line…with first and second place in our hands we would have won in points…" Crumbelina would glance over at Candlehead. "Are you worried about tomorrow?"
Candlehead would look at her. "Of course I am…how can I not be? If we win we everything continues on as normal…if we lose…Torvald dies…and you and Minty probably get punished badly…since you were so hardline against her…even more than Gloyd and Torvald…and Gloyd…I hate to see what Adorabeezle, Jubileena, Nougetsia and Citrusella plan on doing to him…"
"Yea…me too…they hold so much hatred towards him…"
"Like I get that he almost killed Citrusella in that standoff…but they're harbouring more resent then they should…he was backed in a corner…he knew exactly what awaited him when he got back here…" Candlehead would look back up at the sky.
"Oh yea I remember you managed to hide from them the entire time…well before you both escaped they had cornered him several times and even had him in cuffs right outside the castle gates at one point…yet he escaped everytime…not only that but he made them look like utter fools everytime…and I'm pretty sure Vanellope let them know she was displeased with them…so I think that's why they hate him so much…" Crumbelina would put her hands behind her head relaxing.
"Tomorrow is gonna be big…that's for certain though…" Candlehead would look at Crumbelina.
"Indeed it will Candles…but we're gonna have to race as if our lives depended on it…cause it kinda of does…"
"Yea don't remind me…"
"Ready to head back to my place?" Crumbelina would stand up and help Candlehead to her feet.
"Sure…" Candlehead would lean on her as they walk back.
"But if we do lose…what happens then?"
Crumbelina would ponder for a moment. "Well…I guess we just try to get by…no matter what Vanellope does…and if it means neither of us racing…atleast we'll still have eachother…"
"Do you really have to make that sound kinda of romantic?"
Crumbelina would smile. "Hey I'm trying to make a bad situation seem better…"
"Well atleast it worked…" Candlehead would smile as they'd walk into Crumbelina's room.
"But give an honest answer…who do you think will win tomorrow and by how much?"
Crumbelina would be silent for a moment and lean against the wall. "Well…I think it's all gonna come down to the final race…I can see us winning by 2-3 points…you?"
Candlehead would sit on the bed. "Well…I can see it also coming down to the final race…I can see us winning by 1 point…and I can see them winning by 1…but I also see someone winning it all for us…" She'd take off her hat and blow out her Candle as Crumbelina would walk over.
"And who would that person be?"
Candlehead would smile and look up at her. "You of course…"
"And you call me the sweet one…" Crumbelina would kiss her as they'd lie down on the bed.
(Meanwhile)
Vanellope would call Adorabeezle, Jubileena, Nougetsia and Citrusella back to the castle and would wait patiently with Rancis.
"Why did you call them back Nelly?" Rancis would be curious.
"Flugs….you really think I'm risking losing to them tomorrow…I'll let the first 4 play out fairly…but I have plans for the final race…even though Torvald is choosing the tracks tomorrow…we've agreed that the final one will be on Watkins Glen International…I have plans on making that a race no one will forget…"
"Well no but what do you plan on having those 4 do?"
"You will see when they arrive…I'm not explaining it twice…" Vanellope would lean back in her throne as Adorabeezle, Jubileena, Nougetsia and Citrusella would walk in. "You called us Princess?"
Vanellope would smile. "Yes…I have a special job for you 4…"
"What is it?"
"Plant some of these…-she'd reveal small little remote detonated bombs-…either in the hoods or axles of their karts…the first 4 races will be fair…but these will ensure we win the final race…"
"Ok…" They'd come and take them.
"Don't get caught…we can't let them know…that's why Swizzle doesn't know…can't trust him fully yet…"
"Don't worry…we got this…" They'd leave as Vanellope would chuckle.
"It's game over tomorrow…"
"Indeed it is Nelly…" Rancis would stand beside her.
"But we should rest up…tomorrow is gonna be a big day…" They'd walk to her room.
(A few minutes later)
Jubileena would slowly and quietly approach Taffyta's house and approach Gloyd's kart. "Enjoy this little prank Gloyd…" She'd snicker as she'd place a bomb under his engine and would plant the other on the exposed axle on Taffyta's kart and would be surprised when the bomb would cloak. "Geez…Vanellope thought of everything…" She'd look towards the house. "Sweet dreams you 2…you won't be together after tomorrow…" She'd quietly walk away.
Citrusella would quietly approach Crumbelina's house and approach their karts. "I must admit it'll be sad seeing those 2 punished…but that's what they get for going against us…" She'd silently place the bombs on their karts and watch them cloak. "Vanellope…always thinking a step ahead…" She'd chuckle and walk away.
Adorabeezle would approach Herschel's house cautiously seeing the tv on. "Wow…they're still up? They're gonna be dead tired tomorrow…" She'd place a bomb on Sticky's engine before looking at Herschel's kart. "Hmm…he calls it the Wonderboy…meh I've heard worse…" She'd walk over to it when the line would suddenly turn on above the door. "Crap…" She'd hide behind the kart as Herschel would walk out. "I'm tellin ya I heard something…" He'd look around as Sticky would call out from the living room. "Your hearing things…your probably getting too tired or something…" Herschel would reluctantly walk back in and Adorabeezle would chuckle. "Damn…" She'd plant the bomb on Herschel's engine and leave.
Swizzle would be walking when he see Nougetsia closing Minty's engine and walking away. "Hmm? What was she doing?" He'd ponder for a moment. "Minty was right…I think Vanellope might be cheating…I'm gonna have to find evidence though to back those claims up…" He'd silently walk towards the castle.
(The next morning)
Crumbelina would wake to her phone going off for a skype call. "Aw common…5 more minutes…" She'd sigh and grab her phone and accept the call. "Yea?"
She'd Torvald. "Well I wanted everyone to meet before the races started…where do we meet?"
Candlehead would yawn. "Meet here…after breakfast…"
"Will do…" Taffyta would leave the call.
"Ok Hersch will make us something…" Sticky would leave the call and Crumbelina would leave aswell.
"Why here?" Crumbelina would look at Candlehead.
"I didn't feel like getting out of bed just yet…now we get about half an hour to sleep and shower before they arrive…"
"I take back what I said thank you…" She'd fall back asleep as Candlehead would roll her eyes.
"I knew she'd do that…" She'd get up and go to the bathroom.
(About 45 minutes later)
Candlehead and Crumbelina would be eating when there'd be a knock at the door. "Come in…"
Everyone would walk in and sit at the table.
"I see you 2 are still eating…" Torvald would look at them.
"It's fine…say what you got to say…" Crumbelina would continue eating.
"Ok…as you guys know…we have 5 races…I chose the tracks…they will all be 3 lap races…"
"Which did you pick?" Sticky would be curious.
"Well they'll be raced in this order….Frosty Rally, Sonoma Raceway, Cakeway, Royal Raceway and Watkins Glen International…"
"I assume you chose Frosty Rally and Cakeway for a reason…" Minty would cross her arms.
"Obviously…while Gloyd ticks them off I need you to pull what he did in the tournament we had a month and a half ago…do that and first place is yours….besides Gloyd can't do it since he has to bait the others into going after him instead of focusing on the win…"
"Seems easy…we got to pratice on Sonoma and Watkins Glen…plus we've raced on the others for 15 years…we got this…" Taffyta would stand.
"For sure…now let's go win this tournament…" Minty would stand and the others would aswell.
"Who's up for a quick warm up run on Frosty Rally?" Gloyd would look around.
"Sure…could use the practice…" Herschel would cross his arms and they'd walk out leaving Torvald and Candlehead.
"Not going with them?" Torvald would ask.
"Yes…but I just wanted to see how your holding up…"
"I'm fine Candlehead…just go practice…"
"I can tell your lying…common…be truthful…"
Torvald would sigh. "I'm fucking terrified alright? I could barely sleep last night because I kept thinking of every possible way we could lose…and every possible way Vanellope will kill me…and punish all you…"
Candlehead would hug her. "Look…let's take this one race at a time…clear your head…whaatever happens out there today…happens ok? If we lose we'll just adapt to the changes…but it won't stop us from letting Vanellope have complete undisputed control…I promise you that…"
Torvald would smile. "Thanks Candlehead…I needed that…"
Candlehead would smile and let go of her. "Anytime…but I should go catch up with the others…" She'd leave as Torvald would sigh.
"Remember…one race at a time…" S he'd tell herself as she'd follow Candlehead to the Frost Rally track and would watch them practice.
(Meanwhile)
Vanellope would be on her throne her racers infront of her. "I know the first 4 races are to be played fairly…but I'll help out when I need to…but I'm still expecting wins out of you…am I clear?" They'd nod and she'd grin. "Good…but the races will take place on Frosty Rally, Sonoma Raceway, Cakeway, Royal Raceway and Watkins Glen International…expect them to fight and fight to the end for the win…don't let your guards down…"
They'd nod once again. "What are your plans for when we win?"
"Oh…you'll all find out in due time…now come…the first race starts in a few minutes…" She'd walk out and they'd silently follow.
(A few minutes later)
The racers would line up at the starting line as Vanellope would sit in her grandstand as Torvald would climb into it. "So ready to lose Torvald?" She'd grin.
"Don't get ahead of youself Vanellope…we can still pull off a win…" Torvald would sit down.
"I'm not…I'm stating the obvious…" She'd stand p and grab her microphone. "My Candy Citizens! It is time for the final day of the tournament! We will have 5 3-lap races to determine the winning team! We start the day on Frosty Rally!" She'd tug on a rope and the timer would count down.
Torvald would pixelate. "If you cheat in anyway sort of way…."
Vanellope would cut her off. "Don't worry…I haven't…like I said I want your team to lose fairly…this way they have nothing to blame but themselves when they're punished…"
Torvald would sigh and pixelate again. "Quick question how did you deal with this annyoing glitching?"
Vanellope would shrug. "I had time to get use to it…it became normal to me…"
The timer would hit zero the light would turn green and the horn would sound and the racers would speed down the track Minty leading the pack heading towards the first turn as Taffyta would look over at Gloyd.
"You remember the signs right? A balled fist is if we have a Sweet Seeker or Cherry Bomb…if we don't do anything it means we don't have those items…and only go after them if we have those items…"
"Yes I remember Taff don't worry…"
"Sorry but you always make me worry…"
Minty would pull off Gloyd's trick going through turn 1 and head down the first straightaway as Adorabeezle's eyes would narrow. "Seems like Gloyd's been teaching his trick…"
The racers would go through the second turn and pick up power ups as Vanellope would check the standings.
1st Minty
2nd Adorabeezle
3rd Snowanna
4th Herschel
5th Swizzle
6th Gloyd
7th Jubileena
8th Citrusella
9th Taffyta
10th Candehead
11th Rancis
12th Crumbelina
13th Sticky
14th Nougetsia
"Hmm…pretty evened out so far…" She'd comment as Gloyd would check his mirrors seeing Jubileena gain on him.
"Of course she's behind me…." He'd look behind him and see Candlehead lift a clenched fist for a moment and he'd nod. "This is where the fun begins…" Going through turns 5-6 he'd catch up to Swizzle and going down the fourth straightaway towards the starting line he'd smash into the back right tire of his kart and send Swizzle spinning out onto the side of the track.
"So your doing that again huh Gloyd?" Jubileena's eyes would narrow as she and Citrusella would cross the line and would get on either side of Gloyd heading into turn 1.
"Taking Candlehead a while…"
The announcer would suddenly shot. "Sweet Seekers!"
Jubileena and Citrusella would glance behind them mere moments before they'd both get hit by a Sweet Seeker cuasing them to drop down to 8th and 9th respectively.
Gloyd would give Candlehead the thumbs up.
Jubileena would hit her steering wheel. "God damnit…I had Cherry Bombs…I could've used them…"
Swizzle would be in 10th place and would see Rancis struggling to keep Crumbelina and Sticky back as Nougetsia would be following silently behind them. "Hmm…" He'd look at his power up. "Syrup could take them out…but I'd hit Rancis aswell…"
Crumbelina would get passed Rancis heading into turn 2. "Fuck it…" He'd drop his Syrup and Crumbelina would drive over it and spin out as Rancis, Sticky and Nougetsia would avoid it.
"Well Crumbelina's down…that's good…"
Back up ahead in the top 4 Herschel would be battling Snowanna for first.
"Your not getting by me Herschel!" Snowanna would shout as Herschel would stay on her tail as they'd speed across the starting line starting their third and final lap.
"Say what you want…but it ain't over yet…" He'd bump her causing her to lose control for a few moments allowing him to pass her. "Dumb luck!" Snowanna would shout as she'd chase him down going down the 1st straightaway.
Adorabeezle would check her mirrors before looking ahead at the huge gap between her and Minty. "Good thing she hasn't master that trick yet…she's crashed a few times…or else she might have already won…" She'd use a speed boost she picked up and would catch up to minty entering turn 5. "Hey Minty."
Minty would glance over her shoulder. "Hey Winterpop…" They'd round turn 6 and speed down the straightaway towards the finish line.
They'd be side by side speeding towards the line.
"Can't have you winning Minty…" Vanellope would mutter and press a button that would set the bomb off in Minty's kart causing her to crash into the side.
"What the?!" Herschel would be shocked when suddenly the bomb in his kart would got off sending him spiralling off the track aswell.
The bomb in Gloyd's kart would go off and he'd spin out as Jubileena would pass Taffyta and Candlehead who'd be all sorts of confused. "What the hell?"
Vanellope would grin at the result when they appear on the JumboTron.
1st Adorabeezle 14 points
2nd Snowanna 13 points
3rd Jubileena 12 points
4th Taffyta 11 Points
5th Candlehead 10 points
6th Citrusella 9 points
7th Swizzle 8 points
8th Sticky 7 points
9th Rancis 6 points
10th Crumbelina 5 points
11th Nougetsia 4 points
12th Minty 3 points
13th Herschel 2 points
14th Gloyd 1 point
Total: Vanellope's Team: 66 Points Torvald's Team: 39 Points
"Good thing those who didn't finish still get points Torvald…" She'd stand up and address the crowd.
"The next race will be Sonoma in an hour…my team has a nice lead…see you all then!" She'd leave as Torvald would join her team.
"They cheated!" Herschel would be furious looking at his destroyed engine.
"They set bombs in our fudging karts!" Minty would kick her steering wheel.
"I know…that's why we're gonna do the samething…but first…we should check the other karts…"
They'd turn to Torvald who'd have an angered expression on her face.
"I don't care if we lose…as long as it's fair…but…if she wants to play that way…so be it…"
End Ch.8
I know it's short I'm sorry
But Vanellope's team has taken a large lead thanks to some dirty cheating
But how does Torvald plan on getting back at her?
Will her team claw their way back to tie the score in the next race?
Nobody knows!
Stay tuned to find out.