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I know it's not Friday yet but since I'm finished final exams and my summer job doesn't start till next week I had some free time on my hands and I decided write and publish this chapter earlier for you guys
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Now with that out of the way let's jump back into this
So the time has come for the final race of the tournament
Vanellope's team is down by 19 points
What will Vanellope do to turn the tide in her favor?
Will Torvald's team hold their lead and celebrate in victory?
Or will Vanellope have the last laugh?
It is time to find out
Ch.12 Final Race: A Dark Turn
(Where we left off)
Taffyta would sigh. "I know what's in store for everyone if we lose…but what is she gonna do to you?"
Gloyd would shrug. "She said she won't do anything to me…she said enough damage has already been done to me…"
"Well atleast your safe…"
"Yea But now I'm worried about you Taff…."
"Don't worry about me Gloyd…I can handle myself…"
"If you say so…"
(Meanwhile)
Jubileena would be sitting beside Adorabeezle who'd be laying on her hospital bed. "Don't know why I have to stay here for the entire day…"
"The medics just want to monitor you for a day…may I remind you Gloyd threw a Cherry Bomb on you…they're just making sure a concussion is all you suffered from that…"
"I don't want to think about it…my head still hurts as if I had head first into a jawbreaker…hard…"
"I'm hoping you do recover as fast as they say you will…"
"Me too…but I watched what you did to Gloyd…the King Of Pranks wasn't ready for that…nor was he prepared…"
Jubileena would smile. "I made sure he paid for knocking you out of the tournament."
"I could tell…and then you went on to win the race…my head may have been hurting but I still had a huge smile on my face…"
"That was all for you…"
"Well I loved it…"
(Back at the castle)
Vanellope would sit on her throne pondering as Swizzle, Rancis, Snowanna, Nougetsia and Citrusella would discuss amongst themselves.
"We need to gain atleast 19 points just to tie the score…I don't like these odds…" Citrusella would cross her arms.
"Doesn't matter…we cannot let them win…not today…nor ever again…" Nougetsia would state.
"Couldn't agree more Nougetsia…we finally have a chance to deal with them…and the problem they've been causing…I'd rather not let our Princess down…not when victory is so close…"
Swizzle would pull Rancis to the side. "With how things are looking it's guaranteed Vanellope is gonna cheat in the final race…" He'd whisper to Rancis.
"So?" Rancis would whisper back.
"I know Herschel has been hell on the track and you've yet to beat him…but do you really want your first victory over him to be due to Vanellope somehow eliminating him from the race? Is that the victory you want?"
Rancis would remain silent.
"Really? The Rancis I know was a determined racer…not one that would take an empty victory…"
"What do you plan on doing?" Rancis would ask.
"I was hoping you could talk to Vanellope and convince her we got this without her needing to do anything…cause in reality we do have this race in the bag…"
"I'll see what I can do…"
"Thanks…I'm gonna go check on our karts…just to make sure Torvald's team hasn't done anything to them…"
"Ok…"
Swizzle would turn and leave the throne room.
"Where's Swizzle going?" Vanellope would ask.
"Make sure no one on Torvald's side is touching our karts…" Rancis would respond
"Hmm…that's rather thoughtful of him…."
Swizzle would walk into the surveillance room and put a memory key into the main computer. "If you do cheat…and we do win…they'll have the evidence to prove it…"
Rancis would turn to Vanellope. "Can we be alone to talk Nelly?"
Vanellope would smile. "Sure…Snowanna, Nougetsia and Citrusella please step outside…"
The 3 would nod and walk out of the room. "What's up Flugs?"
He'd rub the back of his head. "Well me and Swizzle think we could win the last race fair and square…like we wouldn't need you to intervene…"¸
Vanellope would cross her arms. "Is this because you don't want Herschel to have an excuse as to why you beat him?"
Rancis would nod. "That and there's no sense of accomplishment in an empty victory…"
"I get that…don't worry about me getting involved…"
Rancis would smile. "Thanks Nelly."
"No problem Flugs…but could you please go get Jubileena? The final race will begin soon…"¸
Rancis would nod and leave.
"Sorry Flugs…but this race is too important…"
She'd go behind her throne and call Sour Bill over.
"I knew she'd do that…luckily I have footage…" He'd smirk looking through the camera he set up in the game's code and watch Vanellope float over to all the code boxes.
(A few minutes later)
Sour Bill would pull her back in. "What did you do in there Princess?" He'd ask.
"Simply ensuring my victory today Sour Bill…today I'll finally deal with these menaces…once they're dealt with…the remaining ones…pretty much Herschel, Sticky and Candlehead…they'll either submit…or they can continue being defiant and find out they'll only be hurting themselves…"
"So your plan has been working so far?"
"To perfection Sour Bill…"
Swizzle's eyes would narrow as everything would be downloaded onto the memory key and he'd take it out of the main computer. "Not if I have anything to say about Vanellope…"
He'd put the memory key in his pocket and go to the karts and wait for the others.
(Meanwhile)
Torvald would cross the finish with everyone else and would be lifted into the air and with a blinding flash of light would fall to the ground.
"You ok sis?" Sticky would ask.
Torvald would get up and after a few moments would smile. "No longer a glitch…"
"Really?" Crumbelina would poke her and she wouldn't pixelate.
"Now all that we have left to do is win this last race…we got this in the bag…" Torvald would state as Taffyta would arrive.
"Hey Taffyta how's Gloyd doing?" Minty would ask.
"Still no feeling in his legs but he's confident in our chances of winning…"
"We better win…so you can be by his side while he recovers…well if he does…" Crumbelina would state.
"Don't talk like that! He will recover! And he'll come back better than ever!" Taffyta would snap back as Vanellope and her racers would arrive.
"Either way it's time for the last race…you guys got this…" Torvald would state.
"Let's do this…" Herschel would go set up at the starting line the rest following as Torvald and Vanellope would sit in the grandstands.
"It's the final race…the last one you'll ever see Torvald…" Vanellope would state as they'd sit.
"Don't get ahead of yourself Vanellope…your racers have a tough hill to climb…"
"I'm not worried…" She'd stand up and grab her microphone. "My Candy Citizens! It is time for the final race of the tournament!" She'd pause while they cheer. "My racers may be down by 19 points but we shall see whether or not they have a great comeback in them! Now let the race…commence!" She'd pull on a rope and the timer would begin counting down.
"So for your execution/permanent death….would you rather be beheaded…drowned…or hanged?"
Torvald would shudder. "Like before I'm not answering that question…"
Vanellope would grin. "Thanks for leaving me the choice…"
Back at the hospital Gloyd and Adorabeezle would watch the race on their beds.
"Go get them Taff…" Gloyd would drink a glass of water then hit his leg. "Still no damn feeling…" He'd sigh.
"Crush them Jube…show them your one of the best…" Adorabeezle would rub her forehead. "I hate this headache…"
The timer would hit zero, the light would turn green and the horn would sound and the racers would floor it down the track.
Taffyta would go through turn 1 passing Snowanna and Crumbelina to get into second place and would pass Rancis in turn 2 to take first heading into the esses.
"Taffyta's off to a strong start…" Torvald would state.
"I'm not worried about Taffyta…but you should be worried about what's in store for your team…"
Torvald would sigh. "What have you come up with?"
"Oh well once your dead…I'll deal with Minty, Crumbelina and Taffyta…maybe kill them…maybe turn them into glitches…maybe turn them into glitches and then kill them…whatever my heart desires…Gloyd I've decided to let off the hook…he's gone through enough…heck he might not walk again…and if he recovers he'll be gladly welcomed back on the race track…then Candlehead…she'll be banned from racing until I decide to lift the ban…which might take years…and Herschel and Sticky…they'll submit…they won't really have a choice…" She'd chuckle. "Then I can rule over this game without you or anyone being a hindrance…like I was supposed to before Turbo came along…"
"Your team still needs to win this race before any of that happens…"
Back on the track Herschel would pass Snowanna and Crumbelina going into the inter loop and would gain on Rancis.
"Of course he's already on my tail…" Rancis would mutter to himself.
Jubileena would work her way up and would join Snowanna and Crumbelina as they'd enter the carousel.
"Common Jube...Vanellope is counting on all of you to win..." Adorabeelze would say to no one in particular.
The top 6 would exit the carousel and speed down the straightaway Herschel would attempt to pass Rancis several times only for Rancis to slam the door on him each time.
"Not this time Aussie..." Rancis would state as Herschel would make another pass attempt.
"Ok Brit...seems you've practiced..." Herschel would state as they'd run through sugar cubes and head towards the starting line.
"Your not knocking me out of the race Herschel..." Rancis would check his mirrors.
"Keep telling yourself that..."
They'd cross the starting line starting their second lap as not to far behind Minty and Candlehead would stay a good distance ahead of Swizzle, Nougetsia and Citrusella.
"If this works Minty...I won't know what to think..." Candlehead would state as they'd speed through sugar cubes.
"We just need a little luck Candlehead..." Minty would check her mirrors and see Sticky give the thumbs up sign. "And we just did!"
"Sweet Seeker!`The announcer would shout as Nougetsia would check her mirrors and see it appear on Sticky's kart.
"Are you kidding me?" She'd sigh as Sticky would fire all 3 wrecking Swizzle, Nougetsia and Citrusella ending their races.
Swizzle would look up and watch them cross the starting line. "Hmm...maybe Vanellope will lose after all..." He'd say to himself.
Vanellope would look at the standings and grimace.
1st Taffyta
2nd Rancis
3rd Herschel
4th Crumbelina
5th Snowanna
6th Jubileena
7th Candlehead
8th Minty
9th Sticky
10th Swizzle OUT
11th Nougetsia OUT
12th Citrusella OUT
"Not looking so promising now Vanellope..." Torvald would cross her arms as Swizzle, Nougetsia and Citrusella would be brought to the starting line and would watch the race unfold on the Jumbotron.
"Shut it Torvald..." She'd look away and grin. "Besides it's time to even the odds..." She'd tell herself as she'd press a button on her phone and the engines in Sticky and Crumbelina's karts would explode causing both to wreck and ending the race for both of them.
"What the?" Torvald would look at the Jumbotron as Vanellope would slide her phone up her sleeve.
"I didn't do anything..." She'd lift her arms. "See nothing on me..."
Torvald's eyes would narrow and focus back on the race as the top 5 would go through the esses as Taffyta would drop some Spikes on the track that Rancis would narrowly avoid.
"Common I have to deal with one right behind me and the one ahead of me?" He'd hold up a Cherry Bomb. "Herschel back off!" He'd throw one behind him as Herschel would dodge it with ease.
"Gonna take more than that Rancis..."
Snowanna and Jubileena would gain on them going through the carousel and inter loop.
"Hey Herschel..." Jubileena would bump his kart forward.
They'd speed down the straightaway as Herschel would swerve to the side and use a speed boost to pass Rancis and Taffyta.
"Hmm...Herschel is doing pretty well..." Vanellope would state as she'd take her phone out and press the button again destroying the engines in Minty and Candlehead's karts ending their races.
"What's going on?" Torvald would watch on confused and her nervousness becoming more and more apparent.
"I don't know..." Vanellope would respond as the remaining racers would cross the line as Vanellope would check the standings.
1st Herschel
2nd Taffyta
3rd Rancis
4th Jubileena
5th Snowanna
6th Candlehead OUT
7th Minty OUT
8th Crumbelina OUT
9th Sticky OUT
10th Swizzle OUT
11th Nougetsia OUT
12th Citrusella OUT
"Almost everyone is out..." Torvald would state.
"Strange..." Vanellope would continue to pretend.
"They still have a chance of keeping the lead...aslong as they hold the top 2..." The nervousness in Torvald's voice would make Vanellope grin.
"Getting nervous?"
"O-o-of c-c-course not!"
Beside the finish line the racers would talk amongst themselves.
"4 engines gone in 1 race? This has Vanellope written all over it..." Minty would state.
"Plus this is happening in the most important race in the history of this game...and with what's on the line...this is all too coincidental..." Crumbelina would add.
Sticky would lean on the wall beside Swizzle.
"Vanellope's cheating...and we won't be able to stop her..." Sticky would sigh.
"If you lose this race...meet me in the forest at midnight...make sure your not followed..." Swizzle would whisper.
"You got it..." She'd whisper back as heading through the esses Rancis would pass Taffyta and start chasing down Herschel.
"Your not winning this!" Rancis would shout as he'd throw his last 2 Cherry Bombs as Herschel would dodge both and going through the carousel would drop a Syrup slick causing Rancis to swerve off the track and lose precious ground as they'd head through the inter loop Herschel's victory looking all but assured.
"No...no...NO!" Rancis would shout as Taffyta would smirk seeing Snowanna and Jubileena to far behind to do anything.
"We're gonna do it...we're actually going to win!"
Gloyd would be cheering watching the race as Adorabeelze would stay in cold silence.
Torvald and her team would jump around excitedly as Herschel would speed towards the finish line Rancis to far to stop him and third place looking like a guarantee for Taffyta.
"We have this won!" Torvald would shout excitedly not noticing the evil grin on Vanellope's face as she'd take out her phone. "I don't think so..." She'd mutter and press the button.
Herschel would check his mirrors and smirk. "It's an easy win..." His left back tire would blow off and he'd spiral off the track.
"NO!" Almost everyone on Torvald's team would scream as Rancis would take first Taffyta taking second as Torvald's heart would drop when the results would appear on the Jumbotron.
1st Rancis 12 points
2nd Taffyta 11 points
3rd Jubileena 10 points
4th Snowanna 9 points
5th Herschel DNF
6th Candlehead OUT
7th Minty OUT
8th Crumbelina OUT
9th Sticky OUT
10th Swizzle OUT
11th Nougetsia OUT
12th Citrusella OUT
"WE HAVE OUR WINNERS!" Vanellope would shout as her racers would swarm Rancis as Torvald's team would stay in utter shock and dismay.
"No..." Candlehead would cover her mouth looking at the Jumbotron.
"How?" Minty would be in utter shock.
"He had it..." Crumbelina would be in disbelief.
At the hospital Adorabeelze would smile. "Good..."
Gloyd would be in pure panic. "Oh no..."
Torvald would suddenly feel the tip of Vanellope sword on her back.
"Looks like I won...it's the end of the line for you Torvald..."
Oreo Guards would keep Herschel, Sticky and Candlehead back as Vanellope's racers would surround Crumbelina, Minty and Taffyta.
"I've waited...I allowed this tournament...you lost...now comes the consequences...take them to my throne room I'll be there in a minute..." Her racers would nod and take them as Vanellope would look over at Herschel and Sticky. "You 2 may leave...I suggest you do so Before I change my mind..."
Herschel would go to say something when Sticky would stop him. "Don't say anything...just follow me..." She'd silently walk away as Herschel would follow confused.
Candlehead would nervously look up at Vanellope.
"Meet me in my throne room in 15 minutes...do not make me wait..."
Candlehead would nod and nervously drive off.
Vanellope would grin as the crowd would cheer. "My Candy Citizens! The tournament has ended! My loyal racers have won as we expected! Now...Torvald's public execution will take place in 3 days before the arcade reopens!"
The crowd would cheer as Vanellope would look at the Torvald who'd look at the crowd petrified.
"You tried to undermine me...you tried to fight back...now I'll finally end you..."
She'd shove her to 2 Oreo Guards. "Bring her to the Fungeon...make sure she's comfortable..."
The Oreo Guards would nod and take her away as Vanellope would raise her arms. "Candy Citizens! We have done it! No longer will we have to deal with these meances! No longer will we fear them getting into the game's code! You can finally live in peace and safety! My loyal racers fought and fought hard to preserve this! Be thankful as we couldn't have asked for a better bunch!"
The Candy Citizens would cheer as she'd leave smiling and waving.
(Meanwhile)
Sticky would finally stop.
"Why did she just leave? She obviously cheated! We can't sit here and do nothing!" Herschel would shout.
"I know Herschel...but we don't have proof...what happen can be written off as "coincidental"...I'm meeting Swizzle at midnight...he'll give us the proof we need...and I hope it works...if it doesn't...Torvald is getting executed...and I don't know what will happen to Crumbelina, Minty and Taffyta..."
"With everything Swizzle's been doing this proof he has should be genuine..."
"Hopefully..."
(Back at the castle)
Taffyta, Minty and Crumbelina would be on their knees infront of Vanellope's throne as Vanellope would chuckle.
"The looks on your faces when you lost…I'll cherish that for years to come…"
"Go fudge yourself…" Minty would state.
Vanellope would chuckle. "I'm having Torvald executed in 3 days…I could easily add you to the list…"
All 3 of the racers eyes would narrow as they'd glare at Vanellope.
"Go right on ahead you bitch…" Crumbelina would state.
"You won't get us on your side…no matter how hard you fucking try…" Taffyta would add.
"No matter what you do…you'll never corrupt us like your "Loyal Subjects" we will always be against you!" Minty would shout.
"So be it…enjoy your time in the Fungeon…I won't tell the dates of your executions now…I want you to remain in fear…take them away…"
Nougetsia, Citrusella and Snowanna would nod and do so.
"Now to wait for Candlehead…"
(A few minutes later)
Candlehead would nervously walk in hands trembling.
"Candlehead…right on time…"
"Y-y-y-you w-w-wa-wanted to s-see m-me?" She'd be terrified looking around to see if she'll get jumped by other racers.
"Yes…just to tell you your ban from racing lasts until I decide to lift it…"
"Ok…" Candlehead would turn to leave.
"But I don't want you causing trouble…."
"Why?"
"Because…Crumbelina is going to be executed for her actions over the pass month and a half…if you act like a model Citizen…I'll only keep her in the Fungeon…but…act up…and she's dead…are we clear?"
"Yes super clear!" Candlehead would shout nervously.
"Now get out of my sight…"
Candlehead would leave in a hurry.
Vanellope would chuckle. "Victory is mine…"
(Meanwhile)
Crumbelina, Taffyta and Minty would be shoved into individual cells as Torvald would be sitting in one her head between her legs.
They'd remain silent for several minutes before Torvald would break the silence.
"…I'm sorry…..it's my fault we're all gonna die…I shouldn't have started this…"
"Don't blame yourself sis…you didn't drag us into anything…we willingly followed you into this…you didn't force us to do anything…" Minty would lean against her cell bars.
"We don't regret one thing we did…we showed her that she couldn't corrupt all of us…showed we weren't afraid to fight back…that's why she's getting rid of us…she's afraid of us and what we can do…" Crumbelina would add.
"It was our choice…and we'll deal with the consequences…looks like Gloyd will have to move on without me around…" Tears would escape Taffyta's eyes.
"Still…I didn't have to start this tournament…I was even more stupid to think Vanellope wouldn't cheat…I expected her to be clean…how stupid I was…"
"Torvald…you did what you thought was right…and we willingly followed…she won't sway Candlehead, Sticky, Herschel or Gloyd…they'll be outnumbered yes…but they'll find a way to keep the fight going…" Minty would try to cheer Torvald up.
"Either way…I gambled…went All-In…and lost…"
The 3 would stay silent.
"…..And now it's truly game over…"
End Ch.12
So Vanellope has won thanks to some dirty cheating
Will the evidence Swizzle has be enough to force one last race?
Or is this truly the end
I'll never tell
Stay tuned to find out