Chapter Two
So, let me get this straight, Sergeant Calhoun said slowly. Vanellope's friend, Candlehead went missing and you don't know where she is? Yes, Ralph replied. We didn't see any clues that would let us know where she is. We can try to find her honey, Fix-It-Felix offered. Sergeant Calhoun thought about it and agreed. Let's go see those Sugar Rush racers! Sergeant Calhoun called. Where do you think she would've gone Vanellope? Taffyta asked. I don't know Taffyta, I followed to see if there was clues. But I couldn't find it. Vanellope replied and suddenly her eyes widened. Look it's Stinkbrain, Sergeant Calhoun, and Felix! Vanellope excitedly told the other racers and then she walked over to Ralph. Ralph my main man, I see you found us some help. She told her best friend. Yes Vanellope, we did. Ralph winked at Vanellope who giggled. Guys! Guys! I have some news. Crumbelina DiCaramello cried running up. I found out that there is a kingdom call the Kingdom of Candles. I think Candlehead went missing there. Crumbelina explained. Well lets go maties, we don't have much time. Sergeant Calhoun told the kids. Ralph my main man, are we ready to go? Vanellope asked as Ralph picked up the little preteen girl and placed her on his shoulders. Yes kid, I think we're ready. Ralph patted Vanellope on her head. Meanwhile alone in her cell, Candlehead fought back some tears. When would she be rescued. She struggled furiously to free herself from the chains, but kept falling down. She started to cry, she couldn't help herself. She would be trapped here forever. Lead the way, Ralph my main man. Vanellope explained while she rode on Ralph's shoulders. Suddenly Vanellope saw something, look! She cried. Vanellope, wait, Ralph cautioned her. But the preteen girl ran towards it. It looks like a man who fainted. Don't worry Ralph, I can help him. She knelt down and tried to wake him up. Vanellope, no! Stop! But the man's eyes popped open and he grabbed Vanellope by the arm. You leave her alone! Ralph hollered. Let go of her! He ran towards the man and pulled Vanellope away from him and he gave one big punch to the man knocking him out. Vanellope, that was not safe. Ralph scolded the preteen. I know Ralphy, I'm sorry. Vanellope apologized. Let's go, this time Vanellope stay with me. Ralph told Vanellope. I don't want you getting hurt kid. He told her gently. Vanellope put her arms around him and kissed his cheek. He smiled at her and Vanellope smiled back. As they walked on, Vanellope yawned. Want to stop kid? Ralph asked. Vanellope nodded sleepily. As the others went to sleep, Ralph pulled Vanellope onto his stomach and put his arm around her determined to protect her. Vanellope smiled and fell asleep her best friend's arm keeping her warm and safe. The next day, Vanellope stretched. Is the arcade open? She asked Ralph who groaned in his sleep, but he woke up. No kid, not for a few hours. We still have time. Meawwhile someone opened the cell to find Candlehead shivering. Well my dear, had a nice sleep? The candle man taunted her. You won't get away with this, Candlehead said angrily. Oh, but I will and if you don't become my assistant, I will kill you in a heartbeat. What do you want with me? Candlehead demanded. A lot my dear, a lot. The candle man said and unchained Candlehead. He grabbed the girl by her shoulder and pulled her along with him. This is where you're going to work my dear, the candle man told Candlehead. You'll be making candles out of these candy folk. The candy folk were gagged and tied, but they looked very frightened. You kidnapped my fans to kill them? That's not cool! I don't want your stinkin job! Candlehead yelled angrily. Why you little...the candle man grabbed Candlehead by her shoulder and shoved her to the ground. Sire! I have brought news, one of the candle man's henchmen came up. Some Sugar Rush citizens are coming to rescue the girl. He told the evil emperor. Don't fret, they won't find the girl. I'll lock her in a place where they won't find her. The emporer then gleamed at Candlehead who was still lying on the floor. He laughed evilly at her. Candlehead slumped to the ground. Her friends will never find her. She will never be rescued.