Chapter four
Ralph, the Sugar Rush racers, Felix, and Sergeant Calhoun trudged slowly through the lollipop forest. Don't worry Vanellope! Candlehead! We'll save you! Ralph thought. In the distance, the emperor's guards pursued them. One lunged at Jubileena and Minty, but Sergeant Calhoun hit them with her gun. Ralph shielded Crumbelina and Taffyta from some of the guards. Adorabeezle covered her eyes as the last remaining guard charged at her, but Felix knocked him out with his hammer. That's the last one! He called. Back at the castle, Candlehead was led into the candle room where her fans quivered in fear. I don't want to do this, she whimpered. If you don't, Miss Schweetz will pay the price, the guards leading her sneered at her. In defense, Candlehead punched the guy in the stomach. Why you little brat….the other guard grabbed her, but she kicked him and then ran off to find Vanellope and get out of there. She found where Vanellope was imprisoned and freed her. They hugged each other and freed Candlehead's fans and told them to get out of there quickly and the two girls escaped. The emperor was enraged to hear that both Candlehead and Vanellope had escaped. Find them! He shrieked. The guards went in search of Candlehead and Vanellope. Ralph and the others had reached the emperor's castle when he heard two squeaky voices. Vanellope! Candlehead! He cried. Vanellope jumped into his arms. You alright kid? He asked. Yes Stinkbrain, she replied. Candlehead embraced with some of her friends. We have to stop the emperor! She said. You kids stay here! Felix, Calhoun, and I will stop them. But they'll capture us! Jubileena whimpered. That means you kids have to hide. Ralph told them and then he turned to Vanellope. Sorry kid, you have to stay here. No! I'm coming with you! She told him. Candlehead almost got hurt, I'm doing this for her! But Vanellope, it's too dangerous! That emperor could kill you! Ralph snapped. I'll be with you! Vanellope told him. I won't wander off, I promise. Ralph sighed and held out his arm and Vanellope climbed onto his shoulder. Onward Stinkbrain! Vanellope said and then she told the racers to stay hidden. Any sudden movement and they can see you, she warned them. Okay Vanellope, the racers replied. Then Ralph, Vanellope, Calhoun, and Felix set off to stop the emperor. Vanellope hugged Ralph tightly. It'll be okay, he told her gently. They made it to the entrance where the emperor was waiting. Well, well, if it isn't Wreck-It-Ralph himself. He sneered. Thank you for bringing Vanellope back to us. You're not having her or any of the racers! Ralph frowned. Oh but Ralph, I may not have Candlehead, I may have you and Vanellope. Stick them up butterfingers! Calhoun aimed her gun at the emperor. Oh, Ralph, I didn't know you had a girlfriend! The emperor snickered evilly. She's my wife! Felix told him. And you must be Fix-It-Felix. Turbo spoke highly of you two. The emperor said. Vanellope frowned when the evil man said the name of her old enemy. You know Turbo? She asked. Yes, my dear, sweet Vanellope, he and I were best friends. He told me all about you glitch! Now I will finish his evil deed by capturing you! Ralph shielded Vanellope. Well too bad emperor, you're not having my best friend! He said angrily. But the emperor swiftly disappeared behind him and grabbed Vanellope. I have her! He sneered. And if you want her back, find this one item for me. What could you possibly want?! Ralph shouted. Turbo's coding, The emperor grinned evilly and if you don't find it, I'll kill Vanellope. Ralph gasped. No, it's too dangerous to bring Turbo back! He could destroy the entire video game universe! Just let the kid go and give yourself up. Calhoun said. Do as I tell you or say goodbye to her. I'll snap her neck. He reached up to grab Vanellope's neck. But Ralph snuck behind him and grabbed Vanellope back. You don't hurt my best friend! Ralph shrieked and pushed the emperor off the cliff, he clung onto the cliff and climbed back on. I may still be able to bring Turbo back and none of you will live! The emperor cackled evilly and ran off. Is he going to bring Turbo back Ralphy? Vanellope asked. No! I'll stop him! Ralph glared at the emperor who was running to his secret hideout. Felix and Calhoun, keep Vanellope safe! I'm going after that wicked man. He told Calhoun and Felix as he set Vanellope down. Then he ran after the emperor.