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Chapter 5: Big News

Vanellope alternated between covering her face and her ears. She had called a meeting of all Sugar Rush racers at her castle to discuss several important issues, but she just couldn't get them to listen to her. Taffyta, Candlehead, and a few of the girls were talking about Rancis' condition, Gloyd was arguing with Swizzle about the accident and the race course, while Jubileena, Minty, and the Recolors were trying to chat up Jerry.

Jerry was smiling at the eager girls and waiting for the meeting to start when he saw Vanellope's dilemma. Vanellope was trying to get everyone's attention, but not doing very well. "Hey guys? Guys! Everyone, listen up please! Hello!"

Suddenly, Jerry yelled," HEEEYYYYY!" The room fell deathly silent. He continued," Don't any of you have respect for our President? Or, at least some concern about what happened today?" Having made his point, he stared around the room sternly. Everyone was stunned at this, the first time the quiet and easy-going new racer had lost his temper.

He then turned to Vanellope and said," The stage is yours, Miss President," with a smile.

Vanellope replied, "Thank you, Jerry. Now, I called this emergency meeting to discuss with everyone several important things that you may or may not know about. Firstly, the accident at the Random Roster Race today. Rancis was hurt when the track disintegrated at the entry bridge to the Birthday Cake. He'll be fine, but he won't be racing for a couple of days.

Repairs to the bridge will take about four days. We'll have to reconfigure the racetrack slightly while repairing the bridge. I'm proposing this course: Gumball Gully, Snowcone Mountains, Caramel Swamp and finally to Soda Geyser Field."

Adorabeezle spoke up. "Um, why don't we try using Diet Cola Mountain as a zone?"

Pandemonium broke out again as everyone started chattering about their favored zones but the room fell silent just as quickly when Jerry stood up and cleared his throat. Seeing everyone's scared faces, he grinned and sat back down. Vanellope chuckled to herself and asked everyone for their opinion, one by one. She went round the table, starting from Adorabeezle. When she came to Taffyta, Vanellope quickly skipped to Torvald, ignoring Taffyta just as she opened her mouth. Everyone exchanged glances at this obvious snub.

It turned out that the majority of the racers favored using Gumball Gully, Snowcone Mountains, Caramel Swamp, and Diet Cola Mountain.

Vanellope was about to move on when Gloyd banged on the table. He retorted, "Aren't you forgetting the most important part of this issue? How did that bridge collapse anyway? And is any other part of the track safe after this? We have to make sure that this doesn't happen again. What if this kind of accident happens during arcade hours? What's going to happen to our game?"

Vanellope thought for a moment and replied, "The construction crew believes that the bridge was simply eroded by the chocolate milk river. They're going to make a few changes to stabilize the entire structure. I'm sending a safety team to examine every zone before the arcade opens tomorrow. Don't worry, okay?"

Gloyd muttered," With such an inept leader, who can stop worrying?" He looked up to see Jerry glaring at him.

Jerry replied through clenched teeth, "Watch it, Orangeboar. Vanellope is President and deserves your respect. Or are you saying you could do a better job than her?"

"Yeah, I probably could, Berryboy! You're just standing up for her 'cause you like her."

"I like and treat everyone here the same, Gloyd. If anyone steps out of line, I tell them so. If you deserve my respect, I give it to you freely."

Vanellope interjected before the argument escalated." Gloyd, why don't you supervise the safety inspection? Maybe that would ease your mind. And Jerry, please help me to supervise the reconfiguration of the racetrack. Make sure the marshals are briefed and the signs are clear."

Gloyd nodded and threw a triumphant look at Jerry who just ignored him and addressed Vanellope. "Of course, President."

Vanellope continued," Now here's some news you might not have heard. Jerry found out about an upgrade to our game. I'll let him talk about it."

Jerry stood up and said, "Racers, I overheard some Mario Kart racers talking about an upgrade to Sugar Rush. I introduced myself and asked them about it."

"Apparently, our designers have come up with an update that involves a Sugar Rush game on PlayStation and XBOX. Players will be able to create their own racers and carts on a story mode and save it to a USB. They then can bring their USB to the arcade and play as their own racer."

Minty asked, "How does this affect us established racers?"

Vanellope replied," We will still race as usual. We'll only be welcoming some new racers to our tracks. The game will have some tracks unavailable on the console game and some exclusive missions, too. Our popularity should be boosted!"

Everyone started chattering happily when Jerry said, "Only one thing: our machine has to be replaced. There will be a data download to the new machine this Sunday morning at 7 a.m., so please have all your belongings packed and be ready to move."

Vanellope wrapped up the meeting by saying," That's it for tonight…..oh wait! I forgot one last thing. Jerry doesn't have a place to stay yet. Does anyone have a suggestion?"

All the girls started squealing, "Me! Me! He can stay with me! I've got space!"

Jerry smiled and said," Thanks for your offers, but I talked with Swizzle already and he's willing to let me stay with him while Rancis recovers, so I'm set."

All the girls sighed in disappointment.

Vanellope said, "Well, I guess that's everything for tonight. See you tomorrow at the track, racers!"

Everyone filed out chattering. Vanellope caught hold of Jerry before he left with Swizzle and said, "Jerry, can I have a few words with you?" Before he could respond, Swizzle teased," Of course you can! I'll just wait outside for you two. Have fun!"

Jerry smiled and punched him on the shoulder as Swizzle dodged away, laughing. Vanellope shut the door on Swizzle and turned to Jerry. She said with a cute smile, "Thanks for your help just now, Jerry. I couldn't have gotten their attention as quickly as you did. And thanks for sticking up for me, too."

Jerry replied, "Yeah, um….about that….er, I…..I actually wanted to apologize for losing my temper just now. I didn't set a good example as the newest and oldest racer."

Vanellope replied, "It's okay. I think everyone actually likes and respects you more now!"

"Well, except for Gloyd…."

"Oh, don't mind him. He's just a real hothead at times." Struck by a sudden thought, Vanellope asked, "Hey Jerry, didn't you say that you'll be staying with Swizzle 'till Rancis recovers? Where will you stay after that?"

Jerry replied, "Hmm? Oh, I haven't really thought about that yet. I guess I'll cross that bridge when I come to it."

Vanellope said, "'Cause the castle does have a lot of empty space…..I could set you up with a room here, you know."

"Wow, an offer I can't refuse! Seriously, that's really nice of you. Thanks! If Swizzle and Rancis can't keep me, I guess I might take you up on your offer."

Vanellope replied, "Don't mention it. So, goodnight then?"

Affecting a British accent, Jerry replied with a deep bow, "Goodnight it is then, Madame President." They both giggled.

Vanellope saw the two boys out the front door and shut it. She started squealing and jumping about. "I can't believe he accepted! He's going to stay here! Oh, I can't believe it!"

She was so caught up in her jubilations that she didn't notice Sour Bill and Wreck-It Ralph standing in front of her.

Sour Bill droned, "You have a visitor, President."

Ralph exclaimed, "Hey kid! Why are you still up? It's already past your bedtime."

Vanellope replied, still bouncing around, "Why are you here, Captain Underpants? And what are you talking about? I don't have a bedtime, silly."

"Well, now you do, President Fartfeathers. And you had better be headed to your room right now."

"Says who?"

"Says the Stinkbrain. Do I have to threaten you with broccoli?"

Vanellope shrieked. "You wouldn't!"

Ralph just smirked. "I would."

Vanellope grudgingly headed for her bedroom when she remembered the code vault. She stared daggers at Sour Bill, who slowly realized what was happening. He gasped and streaked away, hotly pursued by Vanellope who was screaming, "Sour Bill!"

Ralph stared for a moment before shouting, "VANELLOPE!" and beginning HIS pursuit of Vanellope!

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