Chapter 1: The News

"Location: Litwak's Arcade, The World Of Disney, November 23rd 2108"

It had been four days since the Sugar Rush racers, Cinndon, Candace, Toxika, Big Hero 7, the Nicktoons, Dani, Wanda, Cosmo, Rosalina, Charlie, and Juliet's adventure in Amity Park, Bikini Bottom, Dimmsdale, Retroville, and San Fransokyo, and the whole arcade got some news from Litwak. After the increased popularity of Sugar Rush, it was decided to give the game an upgrade in order to further please the players. Everyone was excited, but the Sugar Rush characters were the most excited for the upgrade, since they had never had one before.

In Sugar Rush, Vanellope made her way through the castle, accompanied by Sour Bill as they prepared for a party that Vanellope was hosting to celebrate the upgrade. Everyone from the arcade, the other parts of The World Of Disney, and The World Of Nickelodeon were invited to attend, and they were being allowed to stay until it was time for the upgrade

"Are things coming along smoothly?" Vanellope asked.

Sour Bill asked.

"Decorations are being put up, food is being made, and all of the invites have been sent out." Sour Bill replied.

Vanellope nodded.

"Good. Well, for now, go and continue to oversee the final preparations." Vanellope ordered.

Sour Bill nodded and ran off. Once she was alone, Vanellope walked into her bedroom and made her way onto a balcony that overlooked the game. She leaned on the railing and looked across the sugary horizon, lost in thought. From what she had heard from Litwak, Sugar Rush's upgrade was going to be a powerful one. She couldn't help but wonder how it would affect the gameplay, namely the attention that they would get afterwards, the environment, and even herself and the other racers. Did this mean more tracks? Improved karts? New characters? Would they get more players? And would it affect her, the Sugar Rush racers, Cinndon, and Candace's powers? Vanellope was not certain of any of those, nor was she aware of all the details that were concerning it. She then began to think of the party again and how she didn't have anyone to go with. Sure, she had the Sugar Rush racers, Cinndon, Candace, Toxika, the other game characters, the rest of the Disney Characters, the Nickelodeon Characters, but none of them were going with her. She sighed, walked back into her bedroom, and laid on her bed.

"I hope I can find someone to go to the party with." Vanellope thought.

Vanellope closed her eyes and took a nap.

Meanwhile, across the game, Rancis was in his house, along with Candi, Gloyd, and Creamy, as they prepared for the party. Rancis was looking himself over in the mirror as Candi, Gloyd, and Creamy chatted in the living room. Rancis was wearing a yellow tuxedo, brown pants, and brown boots. Creamy had curled her hair so it fell in soft ringlets around her face, and she wore a brown dress and brown high heels. Candi was wearing a silver tiara, a brown and white dress, and brown high heels. And Gloyd was wearing an orange tuxedo, brown pants, and brown boots.

"This party is going to be so much fun." Gloyd said.

Candi frowned.

"Now Gloyd, please don't pull anything too major during the party. You don't want to ruin anything, do you?" Candi asked.

Gloyd smiled.

"Don't worry. I'm not planning anything too over the top for this party." Gloyd replied reassuringly to his girlfriend.

Candi smiled and wrapped her arms around his neck.

"Good." Candi said.

Meanwhile, Rancis looked out his bathroom window and saw the castle. As he did, he debated with himself whether or not to ask Vanellope to be his date to the party. After the incident with Akari and the Syndicate, Rancis had started to develop feelings for Vanellope, but he was nervous about asking her out. As he looked out the window, Creamy walked into the bathroom and leaned against the door frame.

"Is there something on your mind, Rancis?" Creamy asked.

Rancis continued to look at the castle.

"No, nothing." Rancis replied.

Creamy remained where she was, unconvinced.

"I doubt that." Creamy said. She then asked for the second time "Rancis, what's on your mind?".

Rancis sighed and turned around to face his older sister.

"I want to ask Vanellope to be my date to the party." Rancis replied.

Creamy smiled.

"Well, it's about time that you asked her out." Creamy said.

Rancis looked down at the floor.

"Yeah." Rancis said sadly.

Creamy frowned and wrapped an arm around him.

"Hey, don't worry about it. I'm sure she'll be happy to have you as her date. You two get along great, so it'll probably work out." Creamy reassured.

Rancis smiled and looked at Creamy.

"Thanks, Creamy." Rancis said.

Creamy smiled.

"Your welcome, Rancy." Creamy said. She then said "Well, I'm going to go and help everyone else get ready.".

Rancis nodded. Creamy walked out the front door, got into the Kit Kart (which Rancis had given her after he, the other Sugar Rush racers, and Cinndon had stopped Licortwist after he broke out of the fungeon for the first time), and drove off. After the front door closed, Rancis turned back around and looked at the castle from the bathroom window.

"How am I going to ask you out, Vanellope?" Rancis wondered.

Suddenly, he got an idea.

"I got it!" Rancis exclaimed.

Rancis grabbed the RV1's keys and ran out the door.

Ten minutes later, Vanellope awoke from her nap to the sound of knocking on her bedroom door. She got up, walked over to the door, and opened it. On the other side was Sour Bill.

"Yes, Sour Bill?" Vanellope asked sleepily.

"Rancis is here to see you. He's at the castle doors." Sour Bill replied.

Vanellope nodded.

"Okay. I'll be down in a few minutes." Vanellope said.

Vanellope then closed the door before walking over to her closet. She put on her normal clothes, and while she did, she wondered why Rancis wanted to see her so close to the party. As soon as she got dressed, Vanellope walked out of her bedroom and made her way down to the castle doors. She opened one of the doors and saw Rancis standing on the other side of the door.

"Hey, Rancis." Vanellope greeted.

"Hey Vanellope." Rancis greeted, a hint of nervousness to his voice.

Vanellope noticed Rancis's nervousness.

"Is something wrong?" Vanellope asked.

Rancis shook his head.

"No, I just have a question to ask." Rancis replied.

Vanellope nodded.

"What did you want to ask me?" Vanellope asked.

Rancis was extremely nervous about asking Vanellope out. He was worried that she would say no, but he knew that if he didn't ask her, he wouldn't even know her answer. He lightly bit his lower lip.

"I-I was wondering if you would like to go to the party together." Rancis replied nervously.

Vanellope's heart skipped a beat, but she did a good job in hiding her shock behind a smile.

"I'd love to." Vanellope said.

Rancis smiled.

"Really?" Rancis asked.

Vanellope nodded and then looked at a watch that was on her right arm.

"Yeah, but the party isn't for another few hours. Come back a bit before it starts." Vanellope replied.

Rancis nodded.

"That works." Rancis said.

Vanellope smiled.

"Great, see you then." Vanellope said.

Vanellope then closed the door. Rancis returned to the RV1, and as he did, he couldn't help but smile.

Ten minutes before the party, Rancis drove back up to the castle. As he arrived at the castle, he noticed that none of the other Sugar Rush racers, Cinndon, Candace, Toxika, the other arcade characters, the Disney Characters, and the Nickelodeon Characters had arrived for the party yet. The castle staff was making last minute adjustments and three Oreo guards stood at the castle doors, waiting for guests to arrive. Rancis attempted to walk into the castle, but one of the Oreo guards stopped him.

"I'm sorry, sir, the party doesn't start for another ten minutes." the Oreo guard said.

"The President requested me here before hand." Rancis said.

"What's your name?" a second Oreo guard asked.

"Rancis Fluggerbutter." Rancis replied.

A third Oreo guard checked a clipboard that had the list of all of the party guests, and he found Rancis's name.

"Yep, your clear. Go on in." the third Oreo guard said.

The first Oreo guard opened the door, letting Rancis inside. Rancis made his way through the castle's halls, looking for Vanellope. Sour Bill noticed him and approached him.

"Rancis?" Sour Bill asked.

Rancis turned and faced him.

"Yes?" Rancis asked.

"Follow me." Sour Bill replied.

Sour Bill walked off and made his way up the stairs. Rancis followed behind him, and after passing several different rooms, Sour Bill led him to Vanellope's bedroom. Sour Bill knocked on the door, while Rancis stood behind him. Inside of the room, Vanellope had just gotten changed into her outfit, which was her pink princess outfit (which she had modified so she wouldn't feel uncomfortable in it), when she heard a knock on the door. She got up, walked over to the door, and opened it.

"Yes?" Vanellope asked.

"Rancis has arrived." Sour Bill replied.

Sour Bill stepped to the side, revealing Rancis.

"Hello, Vanellope." Rancis greeted with a smile.

"Hey, Rancis." Vanellope greeted.

Vanellope brought Rancis into her room and then closed the door.

"You looking forward to the party, Rancis?" Vanellope asked, smiling at him.

Rancis turned to face her, also smiling.

"Yes, I am. I think that it'll be great." Rancis replied.

Vanellope looked over his outfit with a smile.

"You look really nice, you know." Vanellope said.

Rancis blushed.

"Yeah, you look good too, Vanellope." Rancis said.

"Oh, your just saying that." Vanellope said, amused.

"I mean it." Rancis said.

Vanellope looked at her shoes, blushing, and then looked back up at him.

"We should get downstairs. The party is about to start." Vanellope said.

Rancis nodded.

"After you, Vanellope." Rancis said.

Vanellope giggled and stepped up to him.

"You are such a gentleman, Rancis." Vanellope said.

Rancis smiled warmly and held out his arm.

"Would you like me to escort you downstairs?" Rancis asked.

Vanellope blushed and hooked her arm to his.

"I would love that." Vanellope replied.

Rancis smiled, and the two of them walked out of the room and started heading downstairs.