Chapter 4: Telling the Kids

While Tamora and Felix were talking, Crystal along with Morgan, Daniel, and Ralph walked into Sugar Rush. The game was just about over so they hid behind some candy cane trees so the player wouldn't see them. They saw Vanellope in her mixed battered car zooming by with Taffya right behind her but Morgan, who was driving a gingerbread car with blue icing and peppermint wheels passed her. Rose was driving a pink cupcake car with white icing and caramel wheels. She had Kitty in the driver's seat with her and she too passed Taffya. The three racers were neck in neck and then the flag was raised. Rose won by an inch, Vanellope came in second, and Morgan came in third.

"Alright great game," Vanellope cheered.

"I won, yes," Rose said happily. She got out and high-fived her cousin and sister. Then shook Taffya's hand and the other racer just smiled at Rose.

"Hey guys sorry to break up the party but we have to go," Crystal told them.

"What is going on Crystal?" Morgan asked as they walked up to her.

"Mom had to tell Dad something and we are all supposed to go to Uncle Ralph's house till they come get us," Crystal told them. They all exchanged worried glances but headed to Uncle Ralph's house.

By the time they got back Tamora and Felix was waiting for them. "Mommy, I won a race in Sugar Rush!" Rose exclaimed running up to Tamora.

"That's my girl," Tamora said picking up Rose and hugging her.

"I won third place," Morgan told her.

"Good job Morgan I am very proud of you," Tamora said kissing her forehead.

"Yeah and the little cavity here got second place," Ralph said teasing.

"Oh hush Stink Brain, I am proud of my baby cousin, she is becoming a great racer. After all I taught her everything she knows," Vanellope said proudly.

"Whatever you little cookie cruncher," Ralph laughed. "So, Calhoun, Fix-it what is going on?" he asked them.

"Let's go to our house and we will tell you," Felix said blushing as he held Tammy's hand. Morgan looked at him and tried not to read his mind for it would be rude but she could tell this news was important to Mom and Dad. They all walked inside the house Tamora and Felix sat in their chairs. Ralph sat on the couch with Vanellope on his back. Rose and Morgan sat on the floor and Crystal stood by the couch with Daniel beside her.

"Well Crystal remember when you saved me in the game?" Tamora asked.

"Yes, is everything okay?" Crystal asked. Was Mom sick did she have a virus in her? Many questions buzzed around her brain but she remained calm.

"I am fine but when Specks took me to Dr. Peters I found out some wonderful news," Tamora said gently.

"Your mother is going to have a baby," Felix said gently.

"Congratulations brother!" Ralph said high-fiving Felix.

"Cool I get more cousins sweet!" Vanellope said glitching from Felix to Tamora hugging them both.

"Awesome I get to be a big sister!" Rose said happily. She too hugged her mom and dad grinning widely. Morgan was silent as was Daniel and Crystal. Tamora saw this and worried they may not be so happy.

Oh no Mom is looking say something Daniel, his mind told him. "Cool I may get a little brother or sister that is awesome," he said smiling. Even hugged his mom and dad to show them he was happy.

"I am so happy another sister or brother," Morgan finally said smiling. She hugged them but Crystal still remained silent. Finally after a moment she broke out of her trance and smiled.

"That is really great news," she said finally hugging them. Tamora and Felix mentally let out sighs of relief. All the kids were happy about the news and took it very well.

"So, where will the new kid sleep?" Ralph asked.

"I can share my room," Rose volunteered still smiling.

"Well first we are going to find out what we are going to have. If the baby is a boy it will stay with Daniel but if the baby is a girl then the baby will share a room with Rose," Tamora told them.

"I wouldn't mind sharing a room," Daniel said.

"I wouldn't mind sharing my room either," Rose giggled.

"Well that is the plan for now. But I as well as your father are going to need some help," Tamora told them.

"Yes, your mother may not be able to be in her game for a while so, Crystal would you mind filling in?" Felix asked.

"Sure I only appeared twice in the game and the customers like me," she said.

"I was thinking Kohut could fill in for me," Tamora said fearing for Crystal's safety.

"Don't worry honey Crystal can handle it," Felix assured.

"Yeah Mom don't worry I won't let you down," Crystal said hugging her mom.

That is not what I am worried about, Tamora thought while hugging her. Soon everyone had dinner and was put to bed. Morgan sat on her bed thinking over the news and soon reached for her journal. Mom told her to write in it whenever she couldn't express herself to people. So, she took her pen out and began to write.

Dear Journal,

It is me Morgan again. I learned that Mom is going to have a baby. I should be happy and part of me is but another is scared out of my mind. Scared that they may not want us anymore, for now they will have their real children. I am no idiot I know I am not their biological child. Yet it never mattered for I know that they loved me and my siblings.

But after losing Mama and Daddy along with Grandma and Granddad, and then we lost our game. I guess part of me wished to be happy again but is waiting to lose everything again. I couldn't read my sibs minds but I knew Daniel and Crystal felt the same way. Rose, however barley remembers Mama or Daddy or Granddad and Grandma. To her a new baby is no big deal just another sibling to love. She has no idea the trouble that is looming.

Normally I am the calm one, the one that keeps the family together. After we lost our family and home we played new parts. Rose was the optimistic making us believe that everything will be okay. I was the one that kept us calm and let my sibs know who we could trust. Daniel was the extra muscle making sure no one harmed us and Crystal was the leader. She decided where we went and prepared us for any situation. But she never prepared us for this moment. I knew she was worried but Crystal never reveals her true emotions for she always had us to worry about. We survived losing everything but can we survive it twice. I don't know for once I have no idea. Wish us luck journal we will need it.

Morgan placed her journal on the table and soon drifted off to a troubled sleep.

Author's Note: Hope you all enjoyed this chapter and please review.