Chapter 15: Licortwist's Castle
Before we start the chapter, I just want to make shout-outs to guest reviewers, since I can't reply back to them:
Guest/Nameless Panda (Chapter 1): It's alright. Even though Chase is similar to Gloyd, I chose to include him, since you gave him to me.
Guest (Chapter 14): I included other author's OCs because I thought they would be important to the story. As for why they haven't been in all of the chapters, they may not be needed for a certain part of the story, so that's why they aren't featured. They are an actual addition to the story, and this is not just an excuse to introduce Damon.
Meanwhile, Sticky and Cinndon went back to Sugarcube Cove and found the boat. The two of them boarded it and Sticky set the coordinates on the GPS for Licorice Island. The boat traveled to Licorice Island, and once it arrived, Sticky and Cinndon entered the licorice forest. Fortunately, they managed to find their way out of the forest and enter the island's town, which was called Licorice Town. They made their way to Cindy and Gary's palace, and once they did, Cinndon knocked on the door. Lemon answered the door, and Sticky told her about the situation back at the mainland. Lemon nodded and went to get Cindy and Gary, who were taking a nap. After five minutes, Lemon came back with Cindy and Gary behind them.
"Alright, this better be good, you two. State your business." Gary said.
Cinndon spoke up.
"Cindy, Gary, there is a very dire situation that is about to happen back in Sugar Rush very soon." Cinndon said.
Cindy looked half asleep.
"Oh yeah? What is it?" Cindy asked.
"Licortwist is back, and Vanellope sent us here in order to bring you two to Sugar Rush, in an attempt to show Licortwist that your still alive." Cinndon replied.
Cindy and Gary nodded, and Gary turned to Lemon.
"Lemon, your in charge of the palace while we're gone." Gary announced.
Sticky became confused.
"Can I ask you two a question?" Sticky asked.
Cindy and Gary turned to Sticky.
"Yes, what is it?" Cindy asked.
"Why does Licortwist even think you two are dead anyway?" Sticky asked.
The two Licorice themed rulers thought for a moment.
"In our backstories, me and Cindy died. I was killed in a temple ruins expedition, while Cindy was killed by a man named Miito Tomata, who was the leader of a gang of bandits in Licorice Island's backstory. However, the upgrade must have brought us back to life." Gary replied.
Sticky and Cinndon nodded, and Cindy faced them.
"Well, anyway, let's go find my son." Cindy said.
Meanwhile, Licortwist, Hannah, Mindy, Mark, Mike, and Tammy reached the Black Licorice Backwoods. Licortwist brought them through it, and eventually, they reached his castle.
"Just down here. Follow me and I'll take the five of you to a lab where you will be able to construct something for me... a time machine." Licortwist said.
Licortwist set Hannah, Mindy, Mark, Mike, and Tammy down on the ground in front of the castle. The licorice pieces disappeared from around the five of them, letting them walk independently again.
"A time machine?" Mindy asked.
"Everything will be explained later." Licortwist replied.
Licortwist entered the castle, and Hannah, Mindy, Mark, Mike, and Tammy followed him through the hallways. They turned left, then right, and then left again, before arriving in a large testing lab.
"This is the lab we can work with?" Hannah asked, tilting her head as she studied the area.
"Yes, this is the area. You should be able to find everything you need in here." Licortwist replied. He then asked "If you need help, just press the large red button over there, alright?".
Licortwist motioned towards a red button that laid under a clear cover on the wall.
"Alright." Mark replied.
Licortwist nodded and left the lab. Once he was gone, the five Forgotten racers walked over to a large pile of parts that were needed to be used to build Licortwist's time machine. A table that was nearby had blueprints for the time machine. Mike raised his hands into the air, and four parts levitated into the air.
"Alright, let's get to work." Mike said.