I got mugged by a penguin, SliverFox0088, 07, NathalieIyper, Crow's Redemption and kulululove22

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I know! I know this chapter is long overdue! But I've been busy with studying for finals and then taking them and on top of that working full time! I have had a change to write in peace! You guys know how that is right?

Disclaimer: I do not own anything from Wreck-It Ralph except for my OC Shay, Code or any other OC's I may add later on in the story!

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The next time she woke up, it was in a panic.

"Shay what's wrong?" Ralph's half asleep voice called out as he sat up and pulled her form to him and laid back down dragging her with him. She looked around the room and back towards him.

"I'm really here?" She whispered unable to believe it. She thought it might have been one of those dreams inside a dream but no she was really here! Or was she? She had to make sure. You can't feel pain in dreams at least that's what everyone says.

"Quick, punch me" she told him.

He looked at her incredulously and shook his head "I'm not going to punch you!"

Ok so maybe asking him to punch her was a little dramatic "Fine then, pinch me" she stated reasonably.

"No!" He said moving away from her.

"Ralph!" She pleaded.

"No!" He scoffed while shaking his head. She rolled her eyes at him and did it herself. She was sure it wouldn't the same but sure enough she felt the small sting on her arm as she pinched the skin hard. She looked around her again she was still here. In his room. Ralph was still here. She was still here.

"I'm still here!" She said launching herself at him and crushing her lips to his in relief. Ralph was taken back but he smiled softly and kissed her back. He was also relief that it wasn't a dream or that he had imagined it. She was here with him, in his arms and he never wanted to let her go.

Shay pulled back and her eyes brightened "We should go visit Vanellope! And TC and Felix! They're still married right?" She questioned him "You think they'll be mad?"

"Why would they be mad?" He snorted.

"I don't know, I feel like I faked my death or something and they'll be mad because of it" she shrugged.

"Death?" He questioned.

"You know like having a permanent game-over"

"They'll be fine, it's not like you did it on purpose" he told her "…right?" Asked unsure.

"No!" She quickly replied and untangled herself from him. "Come on! Let's go!"

He gave her a lopsided grinned "You might want to put some clothes on first, I mean I don't mind the view but I'm not too keen on others seeing you like this" he said somewhat possessively as he took in her form and making her blush.

"Shut up!" She said embarrassed and threw his clothes at him so he could also get changed.

"Ralph you made it!" Felix smiled "We were worried you wouldn't show up!"

"You guys know I always show up" he rolled his eyes.

It was a routine for them to meet up on Monday's and Tuesday's and go around the arcade seeing what new adventure they would find themselves. They were the only days the arcade closed since most kids were in school anyway except for the summer of course.

"Hey Wreak-it, who's that behind you?" Calhoun called trying to look past his large form. Curiosity got the better of Vanellope and she glitched to Ralph's shoulder and peered behind him.

Vanellope's eyes widen in shock "Shay?"

"Shay?" Calhoun and Felix repeated unable to believe it as she stepped out from behind Ralph and waved awkwardly at them.

"Hey guys, sorry I didn't make it to you're wedding" she offer sheepily and tried to lighten up the mood a bit as they kept staring at her.

"You're here! You're really here!" Vanellope laughed and launched herself into Shay's arms. Shay eyes widen and she brought her hands up to catch Vanellope who then proceeded to hug her.

"I thought you were gone for good" Vanellope muttered.

"I'm not going anywhere" Shay eyes soften and she patted Vanellope's back reassuringly.

"But…how?" Calhoun said growing closer to her.

"We thought you gamed overed back on Diet Cola Mountain?" Felix continued.

"I did…I'm not sure how I'm back here but I don't care" she smiled at them and slipping her hand in Ralph's much larger one.

"What happened after you…you know?" Vanellope hinted.

"Home" she answered truthfully.

"Home? I don't understand" Felix asked confused.

"She's human" Calhoun stated remembering when Shay landed in Hero's Duty.

"It's a bit more complicated than that" Shay admitted and set Vanellope down and she began to explain everything the same way when she told Ralph when they saw each other in their dreams. They where a bit surprised but they had taken the news pretty well.

"What about your family?" Calhoun asked carefully.

"They'll…" She paused "They'll understand" she said confidently "I love them and I know they love me so they would want what makes me happy... and that's you guys" she grinned at them. Calhoun shook her head but smirked none the less and Felix and Vanellope smiled toothy grins. Ralph smiled at her gently.

"Boy you should have seen how stinkbrain over here got when you left" Vanellope laughed.

"Really? Do tell" Shay said amused and stared up at him teasingly.

"Please don't" he groaned burying his face in his hands and Shay laughed.

"Hey mom! You seen Shay?"

"She's in her room"

"I'm in her room! She's not here!" She said annoyed and looked around her sister's room, spotting a piece of paper on the bed.

Dear family,

I don't know it worked but I'm leaving. I don't know where I'm going and I don't know when I'll be back, but know that I love you guys and I'll miss you…but I'm happy. So don't worry about me.

I'm honestly happy where I am now.

-Shay

Well that's the end of this story! I know kind of cheesy but whatever! Lmao