Here's the next chapter

Rancis is on his final life as several others are at risk of joining him in that situation soon

Who survives and who dies tonight?

I don't know but read on to find out

Ch.5 Night 4: Desperation

(Where we left off)

Candlehead and Crumbelina would walk to Candlehead's house and sit down to rest and eat. "So what's the game plan for tonight Crumbs?" Candlehead would look over at her.

"Well…how about we do what we did last night? We just casually walk around in the village out of sight…it worked last night…should work again…" Crumbelina would sit on the couch.

"But what if we're prioritized tonight since we've only died once?" Candlehead would open her fridge and take a few things out.

"We simply run and think of a new plan…" Crumbelina would lean back on the couch.

"That doesn't seem smart…"

Crumbelina would shrug. "It's not that smart being honest…but we've been doing this sort of thing since the start of this stupid "Game"…."

"Fine we'll keep doing that then…"

"Don't worry we'll be fine…" Crumbelina would yawn and fall asleep.

(Meanwhile)

Gloyd would sit down in his living room as Torvald would sit on his recliner. "So you really think Vanellope will add that twist to this "Game" of hers?"

Torvald would nod. "It wouldn't be that fun to eliminate somone on the fourth or fifth night…for sure she wants Rancis to turn on us….I have no doubt about it…"

"Well if that turns out to be the case…it'll definitly show those who are true friends and those who are willing to throw you under the bus…" Gloyd would stare up at the ceiling.

"Indeed…" They'd both fall asleep.

(1 minute before the Game Recommences)

Crumbelina would walk out of the house. "Just stay close…we'll get through this no problem…"

"Don't jinx us…" Candlehead would look at her. "Or I swear I'll make you regret it…"

Gloyd and Torvald would walk through the forest. "So we pick up Taffyta, Minty, Sticky and Swizzle and bolt out of there?" Torvald would look at Gloyd who'd nod in response. "To where?" She'd cross her arms.

"It's a secret…one I'd rather not share just yet…" He'd continue walking as Torvald would sigh.

"Of course…."

The racers would respawn as Sour Bill's voice would echo throughout the game.

"Vanellope had added yet another thing to the Game…"

"Like what?"

"Well…each racer now has a un activated track in their pocket….the racer can activate that tracker to give the seekers their location…it wwill tell them who's tracker it is…and if it used to get another racer found…the racer who activated it gets immunity for the rest of the night….now…your time starts…NOW…"

Torvald would turn to Gloyd. "I knew it!"

Gloyd would turn to her. "Yea yea…common let's just get them and go…"

Rancis would sprint away from the clearing along with Snowanna as Taffyta, Minty and Sticky would stay close together as Swizzle would disappear.

"Where did Swizzle go?" Minty would look around.

"Don't know…but he's on his own now…" Taffyta would respond as they'd run into Gloyd and Torvald.

"Gloyd your ok!" Taffyta would hug him tight.

"Of course I am you really think I'd die in the first minute?"

"I wouldn't be surprised…"

"Really?" Gloyd would look at her.

Taffyta would chuckle. "What you are quite reckless…."

Gloyd would sigh. "Yea yea…follow me…" He'd run off and they'd follow him.

"Where are we going?" Sticky would be curious.

"You'll find out when we get there…" Gloyd would respond.

A few minutes later he'd come to a stop and brush some dirt off of a hatch in the ground.

"How do we get in there?" Taffyta would tilt her head confused.

"Oh I don't know…" A remote would slide out of Gloyd's sleeve and he'd press a button and the hatch would open. "Common follow me…" He'd jump down and they'd quickly follow.

"Wait…there's tunnels under the game?" Minty would look around amazed.

"How did you find out about these Gloyd?" Torvald would turn to Gloyd.

"Well I'm the one who made them…" He'd slide his remote down his sleeve again as they'd all turn to look at him.

"No way…how and when?"

"Well…I didn't become the King Of Pranks just by my creative pranks…but also by my elusiveness…and when couples started forming I knew I'd always have more than one person after me when I pulled a prank…and since everyone knows the weakness of my kart…I knew I couldn't rely on speed….so I started making tunnels with hatches all over the game incase I ever need to make a quick getaway…I've been working on them since we've been plugged in…that's where I disappeared to most nights after the races…or when I went after pulling a prank…my tunnels covered the entire game…so getting away became easier and I could focus more on my pranks…"

"That explains why you could disappear into thin air…" Taffyta would cross her arms.

"Look…just don't tell anyone else about these tunnels…only you 4 know of them…I'd rather keep it that way for now...ok?"

They'd nod. "It's safe with us…"

Gloyd would smile. "Good…"

(Meanwhile)

Crumbelina and Candlehead would roam around near the houses. "So what do you think of the twist?" Candlehead would stop walking and rest against a tree as Crumbelina would shrug.

"It's stupid…I can see Rancis getting desperate enough to use a tracker…but not anyone else…plus I still doubt Rancis will use his on someone…sure he might be desperate…but I can't see him doing something like that…"

"I hope your right…." Candlehead would cross her arms.

"Don't worry Candles…I'm positive…but we should get moving…I don't like standing in one spot…"

"Ok…" Candlehead would start walking again as Crmbelina would look around. "It's hard to see at night…I wonder how Vanellope, Adorabeezle, Jubileena, Nougetsia and Citrusella do it…"

"Flashlights probably…but as you"ve seen most are found when the4 sun begins rising and it's easier to see…well except for the second night…when everyone was slaughtered at Minty's place…"

"Hmm maybe…or maybe they mostly walk around throughout the night silently hoping to come across one of us…"

"That seems likely aswell…." Candlehead woukld state as they'd continue walking.

Not to far away Rancis would be running towards the houses hearing Vanellope glitching not to far away. "She's following me….again….got to find someone got to find someone…." He'd tell himself as he'd continue running as fast as possible still hearing Vanellope's glitch in the distance. "And soon…."

(2 Hours left)

Swizzle would be silently following Snowanna as she'd sneak into her home and go lock herself in the basement. "Sorry Snowanna…I really mean it…" He'd mutter as he'd place his tracker on her front door as Sour Bill's voice would echo throughout the game.

"Swizzle has immunity the rest of the night…"

He'd sigh and turn around almost having a heart attack when he'd see Adorabeezle and Jubileena standing mere feet behind him. "Geez…how long have you 2 been there?"

The 2 racers would look at eachother then back at him. "We've been following you ever since you left the forest…we were curious to see if you'd actually use the tracker…"

"Well as you can see I did…"

"Yes…now go to your home and don't leave the rest of the night…if you do…your fair game once again…"

"Noted…" Swizzle would take off to his home and lock the doors. "Good thing I don't intend on leaving…"

The other racers would be in shock.

"No way…" Candlehead would turn to Crumbelina.

"I can't believe it…he actually used it on someone…" Crumbelina would look back at her.

Gloyd would continue walking down his tunnels the others following. "Torvald…remember how I said this would show who our true friends are? Swizzle just failed that test…"

"But why?" Sticky would be in shock.

"Well he's died twice…sure it's not 3 times like Rancis…but the desperation probably got to him…" Torvald would state.

"Still…he didn't think he was safe enough in our group?" Taffyta would look at them for a response.

"He got killed at the very end yesterday…even though it's because he let his guard down and allowed us to be tracked…he probably thinks it's our fault somehow…and desperation? Really Torvald? Me, Sticky and Taffyta are in the same situation…are we losing our shit and betraying friends? Nope…" Minty would respond.

Rancis would continue running. "How did Swizzle find someone already?" He'd continue running hearing Vanellope not to far behind him. "Time's running out Flugs…" She'd say in her eerily sweet voice causing Rancis to gulp. "No…not like this…" He'd tell himself and continue running.

Snowanna would sit silently in her basement looking at the barricaded door. "Who did Swizzle find? It's surely either me, Taffyta, Minty or Sticky…there's no way he's come across anyone else…so who did he follow?" She'd hear her front door open and 2 people walk in. "Oh no….-she'd gulp-…he followed me…"

The foot prints would descend the stairs and the door. "Common…she's in there…" She'd hear Adorabeezle's voice.

A gun would suddenly fire and lock on the door would break apart and the door would slowly open.

They'd both walk in and turn the lights on and see Snowanna backing into a corner.

"See I told ya…" Adorabeezle would cross her arms look at Jubileena.

"P-please there's bigger targets out there then me…I've already gone down twice you should be focused on other people!" Snowanna would look at them terriefied as Adorabeezle would slowly walk up to her.

"Just be glad Vanellope has plans for you…you won't die tonight…but I'm not so sure about tomorrow…"

"W-wait…your letting me go?" Snowanna would look up at them as Jubileena would chuckle.

"We didn't say that…" Adorabeezle would knock Snowanna out cold using her gun and they'd pick her up and leave the house as Swizzle would watch them from his kitchen window.

"What are they planning on doing to her?" Different possibilities would cross his mind. "Why did I do that to her?" He'd begin questioning his actions. "Sure I wanted to survive the night…but I could have stayed in the group…I didn't have to follow her…" He'd tremble the more he'd think about it. "What have I done?"

(10 Minutes to go)

Candlehead and Crumbelina would continue walking when suddenly Candlehead would step on a bear trap with spikes attached that would sink deep into her leg as Crumbelina would cover her mouth to keep her from screaming.

"Don't scream…it'll let them know where we are…I'm going to get that off…but we're gonna have to risk heading indoors so I can bandage it up…just don't scream…no matter how much it hurts…ok?"

Candlehead would nod as tears of pain would escape her eyes as Crumbelina would sit her down and counter the number or large spikes in her legs.

"Shit…10 rather big ones…going in rather deep…maybe I should drag you back…these 10 wounds will bleed quite a bit when I take this off…it'd be safer to do so back at my house…"

Rancis would suddenly appear a few feet away and see the 2.

"Hey Rancis…I know this is asking much…but could you help me get Candlehead back to my place? You can take shelter there aswell while I help Candlehead out with this…"

Rancis would silently look at them then at the tracker in his hands.

"Rancis don't…" Candlehead would look at him.

"Rancis…I know you have a lot on the line right now…but please…don't use that tracker…let us help you…we can help you get through tonight…and through the rest of this "Game"….just please Rancis…" Crumbelina would try reasoning with him.

Rancis would grip the tracker tight. "….I'm sorry…" He'd toss it down infront of them and bolt as Sour Bill's voice echos throughout the game.

"Rancis has immunity for the rest of the night…note those who use their trackers are to immediately return to their homes…if you so much as leave your home before the night is through you'll become fair game once again…"

"Who in their right mind would risk their lives again when they have immunity?" Rancis would ask himself as he'd race into his house and lay down on the floor exhausted from running. "Finally…after 3 nights…I'm finally safe for a night!" He'd smile a bit and pass out.

Gloyd would continue walking through his tunnel. "Can't say I'm surprised…I think we all knew he would…dude died 3 straight nights…and his life was on the line tonight…he obviously didn't want that fate…"

"He might do this every night though…" Taffyta would state.

"Put yourself in his shoes…he's on his last life…he dies it's game over…I understand his desperation…" Torvald would look at Taffyta.

"Well atleast he has some sort of justification….Swizzle on the other hand…doesn't…" Minty would cross her arms.

"Swizzle is only looking out for himself now…" Sticky would state.

(Meanwhile)

Crumbelina would be dragging Candlehead when Vanellope would appear 15 feet away chuckling. "Hehehe…Going somewhere?"

Crumbelina would look down at Candlehead who'd look up at her. "Run…"

"No…I'm not leaving you here Candles…"

"Run…it'll buy you some time to atleast get a head start…you only have about a few minutes left anyway…it's better you escape then both of us going down...so please…-tears would fall down her face-…just run Crumbelina…" Crumbelina would hug her.

"I'm sorry…I promised I'd keep you safe…"

"It's ok…you tried your best…-Vanellope would approach-…now go…"

Crumbelina would let go and take off as Candlehead would look at the ground as Vanellope would stop infront of her. "You've been doing well so far…just got unlucky…." She'd put the tip of her sword under Candlehead's chin and bring her head up so they'd be staring back at one another. "I'm surprised…I was expecting you to be in Rancis situation due to your ditzy nature…you've surprised me by going down only once…"

"Thanks…I guess…" Candlehead would sigh. "But you finally caught me…I can see how this is gonna end…"

Vanellope would grin. "Like I told you before…you were supposed to be one of the most caring racers…yet you stayed by Taffyta's side and tormented me daily…so you deserve this fate…"

"I'm sorry we made you snapped…you said it yourself I'm a ditz…Turbo and Taffyta had me believe I was doing the right thing…even though it wasn't…"

"I actually do believe that…I really do…but you still earn this…" She'd kick her jaw hard knocking her to the ground and stepping on her stomach. "Candles…like I said I do believe you…but your not getting out of this alive…" She'd stab her in the chest and twist the sword. "I may let you survive this game…but tonight your blood must be spilled…call it a need to fill a blood lust…" She'd stab her a second time and twist it as blood would begin streaming out of Candlehead's mouth.

"Crumbelina….will….still….survive…." A few moments later her eyes would roll back into her head as her body would become limp on the ground a small pool of blood beginning to form as Sour Bill's voice would echo throughout the game.

"Candlehead down…Snowanna captured…2 minutes left…."

Vanellope would pull the sword out of Candlehead's body. "Meh won't catch anymore tonight…" She'd call Adorabeezle. "Got Snowanna I see…"

"Yes…she's in the Fungeon…" Adorabeezle would reply.

"Good…I have plans on using her to lure the others out tomorrow…" She'd hang up and call Citrusella.

"Did you really find no one?"

"No…but we have an idea where they might be…we came across a hatch convered in dirt…we couldn't open it but we heard them walking and talking below us…it appears there are tunnels under the game…"

"Yea Gloyd's doing…return to the castle…they may have lost 1 tonight…but it'll be a slaughter tomorrow if my plan works…" She'd hang up and laugh. "And it's gonna work…"

(A few minutes later)

Sour Bill's voice would echo throughout the game.

"Game over….congrats survivors the game recommences at sun down…"

"So only 2 were found…no doubt by the trackers…"

"I think Swizzle found Candlehead and Crumbelina…and Rancis crossed paths with Snowanna…" Taffyta would state.

"Why do you think that and not the other way around?" Sticky would turn to her.

"Because Candlehead and Rancis are good friends…when we mocked Rancis for never winning she went easy on him and comforted him afterwards…he would never turn on her…never…" Taffyta would cross her arms as Sour Bill's voice would echo one last time.

"Rancis found Candlehead…Swizzle found Snowanna…Candlehead died and Snowanna was captured…."

Taffyta would stand frozen in place silent in utter shock and disbelief.

Gloyd would turn to them. "Any idea why they killed Candlehead but not Snowanna?"

Minty would shrug. "Candlehead like Rancis was always by Taffyta's side…she's been a priority target from the beginning Crumbelina has just been helping her hide well…and for Snowanna….well Vanellope probably has something planned I'm not sure…"

"We'll only find out tomorrow I guess…" Torvald would state as they'd all look at Taffyta who'd still stand frozen in place. "…Candlehead…."

Crumbelina would make it back to her place where'd she punch the wall. "You had one job! One fucking job!" She'd punch the wall over and over again letting out all her frustration, anger and sadness out before calmly walking into her kitchen.

"Rancis…your going to fucking regret what you did…." She'd look at the tracker in her hand.

"You better hope your found before running into me…because if I find you first…you're a dead man walking…I'll make sure it game over for you Fluggerbutter…you'll pay for what you did…"

End Ch.5

So in desperation Swizzle made a regretful mistake and Rancis made an enemy in Crumbelina for what he did to her and Candlehead

And just what has Vanellope planned for Snowanna?

Will the fifth night be a slaughter where most die again?

Will Rancis survive the night once again?

Will Swizzle try to make up for his mistake?

Stay tuned to find out