Chapter 6: Suffering the Nightmare

SargeTJCalhoun64: Action packed, glad to hear a compliment like that. I LOVE action movies. And yes, the Ken and Ryu thing was too good to pass up. I almost didn't put it in, but then I thought, "It needs some more comedy."

Snikkey Sugara: It was about time for Taffyta to get her ass kicking huh? I really hope she is staying in Character. From what we saw from the movie, I hope I am keeping her in character since we didn't get to see what she was like after Sugar Rush was fixed.

Dixie Darlin: The sweetest ones are often the toughest ones. I'm sure any girl would do that to protect their guys. I made Candlehead swear because I RARELY see her swear in stories, so I thought, "Let's see how she would react to her candle getting busted."

By the way readers, I am a little depressed right now. If you want to know why, then stick around for the end chapter author's note.

A Sugar Coated RIVALRY

Vanellope had tossed and turned all night. The thoughts of Rancis and Ralph never wanting to speak to her again clawed at her subconscious. She slipped in and out of sleep all night, sometimes waking up in a cold sweat, breathing hard to the loud tick of the clock. She would only get about 20-40 minutes of sleep at the most, and that did a number on her. She finally put the bad thoughts behind her and drifted off to sleep until the Surge Protector woke them up.

"All right you little bar brawlers, you can go," he said as he pushed a button which opened up all of the cell doors. Vanellope rubbed her eyes as she bolted out of the cell and ran into GCS, heading for Sugar Rush. Adorabeezle and Minty were astonished by how fast Vanellope bolted away.

"Wow, she must've really missed Rancis last night," Adorabeezle said. Minty left the jail and entered GCS only to find no Vanellope.

"She was sad last night Adorabeezle," Minty replied, "I think she really regrets what she let herself do and she wants to right it," she finished as all the other racers left the jail. Meanwhile, Vanellope ran into the gate to Sugar Rush and was relieved that her kart was still parked there.

"Sweet mother of monkey milk, thank you!" She shouted as she started up the kart and took off through the power line. She then noticed a little sticky note on her steering wheel and took it off as she drove, glitching all the way through to go faster.

'Nelly, we need to talk as soon as you get this note. -Rancis Fluggerbutter.' She read the note as she came to a stop at the top of the rainbow bridge. "Uh, oh," she said to herself, "Rancis always signs as 'Flugs' or 'Rancy,' I hope everything is okay," she said to herself. The sun was just rising in her game, and it cast a brilliant light over the castle, giving it that heavenly glow. But she knew Rancis would be at his house instead of the castle.

"Hey Vanellope!" A voice called out. Vanellope looked down on the ground and saw Nougetsia waving at her. She put her kart in neutral and let it coast down the large bridge until she reached Adorabeezle's re-color.

"What's up Nougat? I really don't have that much time," Vanellope said, a little antsy.

"I just wanted to see how you're doing. I mean, spending the night in jail? That's tough," Nougetsia complemented.

"Yeah it was. I regret everything I did to land myself and my friends in jail," Vanellope said sadly. Nougetsia patted her back with a warm smile.

"Hey, you're tough. That is what makes you one of the most respected people in all of the arcade," Nougetsia said. Vanellope smiled at the complement.

"Thank you Nougat, I'll see you around," Vanellope said and started her kart back up and drove towards Rancis' house. She took a shortcut to get to Rancis' hollowed out Brown Reese's Piece. When she arrived at the driveway, she fixed her hair up a little and drew in a deep breath. "Here it goes," she said to herself. Vanellope waltzed up to the door and rang the doorbell which was Def Leppard's Pour Some Sugar On Me. Rancis opened it up with a serious expression on his face. "Hey Flugsy," Vanellope said cheerfully. Her boyfriend narrowed his eyes at her, causing her expression to go from cheery to worried.

"It's you. I've been expecting you, President Von Schweetz," Rancis said cold and invited her in. Vanellope started freaking out. Rancis always called her 'Nelly' never President Von Schweetz. Even at social parties with other games he called her 'Nelly.'

"Um is everything okay Rancis?" Vanellope said nervously and bit her lip. Rancis sat in a kitchen chair with a stern look on his face.

"Please sit down Miss President, we have a lot to discuss," he said very much like an officer who was dealing with a known criminal. She sat down slowly, shaking slightly. Rancis shut off NASCAR Raceday on his TV and walked into his kitchen. "Would you like some chocolate milk?" He asked with a flat voice. Vanellope nodded slowly and Rancis prepared her drink. He handed her the glass which began shaking has she held it.

"So, what do you want to talk about Flugs?" Vanellope asked, slowly sipping her chocolate milk. Rancis sighed and took off his Peanut Butter Cup hat and tossed it onto his couch.

"Vanellope, your actions last night were absolutely shameful. I know you're better than what you did last night. And not only that, but you broke two promises made you me and Ralph who is practically your father," Rancis explained coldly. Vanellope was taken aback at Rancis' coldness. Only seeing this in him once before when he stood up to Taffyta a few days prior.

"B-but Ranics, you know how hard I tried to keep my temper in check," Vanellope defended.

"Yet, you didn't try hard enough, Miss President," Rancis responded quickly and sternly.

"Come on Flugs,-" Vanellope began.

"Don't call me that again," Rancis said as he quickly stood up. He put his hands behind his back and stood in front of a window. Vanellope's eyes suddenly got wet and her breathing started to get ragged.

"But Ranics, I've always called you Flugs. We're Nelly and Flugs, remember?" Vanellope pleaded her case. Rancis chuckled darkly and turned back to her. He put his hands on the armrests of the chair and stared into her deep hazel eyes.

"Not anymore," he said evilly under his breath. Vanellope gasped. Her heart just stopped and her breath caught in her throat.

"Rancis, you can't be serious, please! I still love you so much!" Vanellope screeched as she dropped the glass, shattering it into a million pieces and spilling the beverage all over the floor.

"I cannot date someone like you Vanellope. Someone who loses their temper so quickly and gets into fights and breaks promises, is just a recipe for disaster," he said. "I've found someone sweet, who can keep a promise, and who kisses so much better," he bragged and gestured to his bedroom. A lone figure covered by shadows stood in the doorway, wearing a teal nightshirt and shorts.

"STICKY!?" Vanellope cried out. Minty's re-color chuckled and wrapped her arms around Ranics' neck, giving him a peck on the cheek.

"You really shouldn't have let this one get away Vanellope," Sticky said triumphantly, "he is so handsome and good with his hands, if you get my drift," she smirked.

(Back to reality)

"NOOOOO!" Vanellope screamed and woke up in the jail cell. She had tears in her eyes and was breathing heavily. Her eyes were red and puffy as she wiped them. Adorabeezle and Minty were immediately at her side.

"VANELLOPE! What's wrong, are you okay?" Minty asked worriedly. Vanellope looked over at her friends, shaking.

"It was a dream, it was a dream," Vanellope said with relief. Adorabeezle hugged her and held her.

"You can tell us anything Vanellope," Adorabeezle comforted her. Vanellope sniffled and hugged her back. "Hey, what's going on guys?" Jubileena asked from her cell.

"Vanellope had a bad dream," Minty reported.

"Well, I had a nightmare more than a bad dream," Vanellope said as she gathered herself up, "it seemed so real. Rancis broke up with m-me," Vanellope cried out again.

"Shhhh," it's alright Vanellope," Adorabeezle cooed. Vanellope breathed deeply and gained her composure. The three snapped their heads up to the sound of the door opening.

"Alright you heathens, you're free to go. Enjoy your day off," the Surge Protector said and let them out. All nine racer rejoiced and ran outside to GCS, except Vanellope. Still recovering from her nightmare, she walked slowly out. The whole station was filled Game Characters enjoying their day off. Vanellope slowly maneuvered through the crowd until she reached Sugar Rush's gate. Waiting for her was Rancis holding flowers.

"Nelly!" He shouted happily and ran up to hug her. Vanellope's heart leaped with joy as she hugged her boyfriend. "I missed you last night Nelly," Ranics said as they hugged.

"I missed you too Flugs," Vanellope said as she started crying.

"Nelly, what's the matter babe?" Rancis asked with fear in his voice. Vanellope sniffled and looked at him.

"I had a nightmare where you broke up with me and got together with Sticky!" She cried. She collapsed onto the floor next to her kart, sniffling.

"NELLY!" Rancis shouted. He bent down and got her on her feet. "I love you Vanellope von Schweetz. Sure I was disappointed in you last night, but nothing could ever make me stop loving you," Rancis said and comforted her. She looked up and lunged at him. He fell to the floor with Vanellope on top of him. They made out furiously. Lucky for them, they were inside the gate and no one saw them.

"I love you too Rancis," Vanellope stated as they broke apart for air. He caressed her cheek and hugged her.

"Let's go home Nelly," Rancis stated as they got into their karts and drove back into the game. However, as they got into the game, 11 other racers were waiting for them at the castle. "Oh crap," Rancis said as they stopped. Vanellope got out and grabbed a microphone on top of a podium.

"Citizens, please hear me out," she said. Taffyta's gang started throwing garbage at her.

"YOU SUCK!" Crumbelina shouted.

"YOU CALL YOURSELF A LEADER?!" Snowanna questioned.

"YOU'RE A BITCH!" Gloyd said. Vanellope ducked from the garbage.

"Just please let me talk!" Vanellope pleaded. Taffyta held her fist up to make her group stop. "Thank you Taffyta. Now everyone, we all know what happened last night, and I am here to apologize for my behavior. I know I could've done a better job as a leader to prevent this, and I am sorry for that. But please everyone, let's go back to being friends of some sort. We can be aggressive on the race track, but please refrain from fighting off the track," Vanellope gave a speech, "and also, I will do my best in the future to prevent fights like what happened last night." Adorabeezle stood up and started clapping with everyone else but Taffyta following suit.

"Nice speech Nelly," Rancis congratulated her. Vanellope smiled as everyone hugged and made amends. Taffyta slowly strolled up to Vanellopee's podium and stared at her.

"You may have fooled everyone else here, but you can't fool me," Taffyta stated and flicked her lollipop stick at Vanellope's face. She walked away giving Vanellope the finger. All Vanellope did was smirk. "She's just mad that her little boy band isn't there to protect her," she chuckled. Rancis and Adorabeezle laughed loudly at her joke.

"Hey by the way, where is Jubileena?" Minty asked.

(With Jubileena)

Jubileena was at home, putting a cold rag on Swizzle's head. His bruising was starting to go down, but he was still unconscious. "Oh Swizzle, please come back, I love you," Jubileena said sadly and kissed his cheek. She shut her eyes as she fought back tears, but this only blinded her to what was happening. Swizzle began to stir and he woke up. He looked over at his girlfriend who was silently crying her eyes out.

"Jubee, are you okay?" He asked quietly as he was still hurting. Jubileena looked up slowly in disbelief. "What'd I miss?" He asked again. Jubileena quickly wrapped her arms around his neck and planted a kiss on his lips.

"SWIZZLE! I'M SO GLAD YOU'RE OKAY!" She said happily. Swizzle groaned in pain and Jubileena let go. "What's wrong babe?" She asked. He mumbled something incoherently and she asked again.

"I said you're kneeling on my stomach!" He said loudly. Jubileena got off of him and let him sit up. "Oh, what a night," he groaned and tried to get up.

"NO! Absolutely not Swizzle Malarkey! You still need to rest," she said firmly and made him lay back down. She gave him a glass of water and an Aleve.

"Hey at least some good came out of this Jubee," he said as he finished his water.

"What's that Swizzy?" Jubileena asked.

"I had the most beautiful nurse in the world look after me," he smirked and kissed her.

"Awww, Swizzle!" She gushed.

(Back with Vanellope)

Vanellope had been discussing things with her friends and making amends with former enemies. "Hey short stack!" An all too familiar voice called.

"RALPH!" She said happily and ran up to him to hug him. Ralph wrapped his hands around her body and hugged her back.

"So, how was your night in the slammer?" He asked.

"It was worse than I thought," Vanellope said quietly. She tried to shake off the horrible nightmare she had. "But don't worry, I learned my lesson and everyone is friends again!" She said cheerily.

"That's great. But what about Taffyta? I'm sure she isn't swayed that easily," Ralph said.

"Well yeah, she said that she wouldn't be fooled so easily," Vanellope said as she hopped down. Ralph ruffled her hair.

"I thought that might happen. So you and Taffyta come with me. There's someone who wants to talk to you two," Ralph said. Vanellope followed him and Taffyta just stood there not moving.

"I am not going with you two losers, no matter what you-," Taffyta said before Ralph picked her up by her feet and carried her upside down. "LET ME GO RIGHT NOW YOU DISGUSTING PEASANT!" Taffyta shouted.

"Does she ever shut up Vanellope?" Ralph asked.

"Not really Ralph. It's really a miracle when she does," Vanellope responded. Rancis and Gloyd followed not wanting to be apart from their girlfriends. When they reached Fix-It Felix Jr., Ralph led them into the apartment building to the penthouse.

"Okay let her go Ralph," Rancis chuckled. Ralph dropped Taffyta and set them down. A figure was sitting in a desk chair backwards facing the wall.

"So you little diabetic cavities don't trust each other? Well, I'm here to change that. "You're days of wrecking each other and fighting are over because I won't have it going on in this family," the figure said as it spun around.

"Oh great, here we go," Vanellope, Taffyta, Gloyd, and Rancis said in unison.

End Chapter 6

So here is chapter 6. Quicker than you thought huh? Sorry if it's a little short and rushed, but I needed a filler chapter for the next idea I am going to use. It's pretty obvious who the mystery person is. And if you read the first author note, yes I am a little depressed right now. Does anyone know how hard it is to watch your favorite driver you've admired since 1998 struggle? I do. Seeing Jeff Gordon get wrecked by dumb shits who can't drive really eats away at me especially when Jimmie Johnson (who wrecked his teammate on Saturday) keeps winning and getting praised for cheating and wrecking other drivers. That is why I write, it helps me relieve the pain I feel and lets me escape reality. Anyway, be on the lookout for Chapter 7 soon.