(A/N) I'm never dropping this story after all the reviews I got! X3 I should use scare tactics more often if it gets people to review lol

Vanellope - Don't do it. Because people will hurt you.

Me - Just because Justin locked you in your game for 3 weeks, that doesn't give thou the right to be-eth a hater.

Vanellope - Don't go Olde English on me bro. -_-

Me - Don't go black on me homeslice.

Vanellope - Random is over! Reviews are now!

Alya Spruce - That's ok :)

Nero Loveless Highwind - You did _-_ lol

Distrust365 - Nero wanted his oc to have that pairing so I just had to. BTW Your questions are answered in this chapter. X3

BHW MC - True... and it's also a major plot point that will be exploited during this chapter XD

eltigre221 - OMFG! THANK YOU! XD I like your fics too btw and Vanellope is on a strict veggie diet after the prank she played on Justin courtesy of Ralph XP

Vanellope - Having fun?

Me - Maybe...

Vanellope - Well guess what?

Me - What?

Vanellope - I told Ralph what you had planned for this chapter.

Me - You did WHAT?! 0.o

Ralph - TBS!

Vanellope - I'd run if I were you.

Me - See you guys after the chapter! *runs faster than Sonic the Hedehog*

Ralph - Get back here! *chases him out the door*

Vanellope - HAHAHAH! Now where's my spare Snickers bar?

Robo Me - CHAPTAH... STARTO!

Chapter 18

The Key To Light

"Ralphy! I've got a surprise for you!" Ray barked as he entered the hut. "What is it?" Ralph inquired as he walked out of the bathroom in his boxers. "Well... I..." Ray stuttered as he stared at Ralph's pecs with a hint of lust. "My eyes are up here." He joked as Ray snapped out of his trance. "But your pecs are right there." "What's the surprise?" Ralph inquired as he stared at his lover expectantly. "I got you... a cake!" "A cake?" Ralph repeated. "Not just any cake. One of the rarest cakes ever and I had to do a lot to get it so enjoy." Ray explained as he held out the box. Ralph giddily opened the box to find it empty. His expression changed on a dime. "Am I being punked?" "Umm... no?" "Where'd you get the cake from?" "That one cooking game. I put it down for a sec and... VANELLOPE!" Ray barked as he ran towards Sugar Rush to get revenge on the little trickster.

"So all the peices are in place?" Codemaster X inquired as Ray found himself in the white room again. "Yes. The X Weapons will be unlocked and we'll be one step ahead of the League for once." "Excellent." HE responded as Ray left the room leaving the elder to think.

Around 8 in the morning on Friday, Ray stood on top of his roof gazing across the city. His house wasn't that tall, but he had a simulation of the city with updated map and info. "The enemy is about to strike. Better alert the troops." he spoke to himself as he dialed up Sarah and Justin's gauntlets, fully aware they just happened to be in school.

Justin was in his algebra class when all of a sudden, his bag began to vibrate. The entire class stared at him like he was an alien or something. "Dude... Is that a...?" One random kid inquired but was cut off as the teacher excused him to take the call. "Sempai? Aren't you supposed to be in school?" Justin inquired as he stood outside his classroom. "Yeah, but I'm taking vacation days. Plus I have all my credits, but that's not the point. The Elite member is heading your way now, so armor up and meet me in the quad." "Okay. Got it." Justin responded as he closed his bag up and ran down the hall.

Sarah was in P.E. class when her gauntlet went off during roll call. Her ringtone just happened to be Felix singing the Sugar Rush theme song. Needless to say there wasn't a dry eye in the house. Everyone was on the floor laughing with tears streaming from their eyes. "Be right back, coach!" She shouted as she darted for the locker room. "Did you set Felix singing as my ringtone?" she inquired as Ray's face lit up the screen. "Nope... Vanellope did." "Vanellope!" "But that's not the point. The Elite member is heading towards the school so meet me in the quad." "Okay! Got it!" Sarah responded as she dashed for the meeting area.

Sarah and Justin reached the rezendevous at the same time. "Backpack stare?" Sarah queried as Justin bobbed his head. "Ringtone shame?" Justin inquired back as she nodded in response. "Don't fret! I'll be done soon so you can feel embarassed when your dead!" a creepy voice barked as the villain descended from the sky. A man in a hooded cloak stood in front of them holding an unusual weapon. It was like a key mixed with a sword and a chain hung off the back of it.

"I don't have time to deal with small fry so where's Ray?" the hooded figure inquired as he stepped forward. "You gotta go through us first!" Justin barked as he held up his gauntlet. "Fine then... The hurt will be mended when you return to end it." "Huh?" Sarah queried, confused. "Looks like they sent you. I was hoping to take you down." Ray commented from behind his friends as he stepped forward. "Ray..." "Hooded figure... or should I say Roxas?" "You know this guy?" Justin queried as the two foes stared each other down. "I had no idea you were a video game character when I first met you, but now this is gonna be so reassuring." Ray taunted as he donned his armor. "X Mode! Activate!" The lightning etched into his armor, but he didn't summon his sword.

"Sarah! Justin! Phase 1! Armor up!" "You got it!" they replied in unison. "Codemaster! Kick it up!" "Codemaster! Sonic Boom!" "Phase 2, GO!" "X-Mode activate!" Justin became a panda with a green oriental vest again and Sarah's armor changed into a bright red shirt with a red jean jacket with the kanji symbol for fire etched into the back, red daisy dukes along with red hiker boots and fire red gloves with X's on the backs of them. "X-Mode... I feel so powerful!" Sarah gloated as she got used to the transformation. "Umm, why doesn't she have to do the whole 'open up to someone thing'?" Justin inquired as he stared at Sarah. "She did. With Felix like 2 weeks before you did. She just didn't have the card yet. Keep up bro." Ray explained as he walked over to Sarah.

"Now... Phase 3." "I forgot... What was Phase 3 again?" "I need to unlock the data for the elemental weapons. It takes the power of 3 to unlock it, remember. So I need some energy." "Oh... ok." "Umm... Hello?! I'm still here!" Roxas barked as he swung his weapon around. "Justin, stall him for a bit!" "You got it!" He barked back as he ran at Roxas with his blasters up. The power transfer took about 3 minutes during which Justin was getting batted around by Roxas and his strange weapon. "Done! Now Sarah tag out!" commanded Ray as Sarah rushed in with her fireblade and clashed with the Nobody.

"What is that weird thing?" Justin queried as he shared some of his remaining power with Ray. "The keyblade. The weapon with the power to spread peace or cause ruin. It depends on the wielder. I know because my grandpa wanted me to use said weapon at one point." "Did you?" "My heart wasn't strong enough. I still don't think it is." He responded as the power transplant ended. Sarah held her own, but she was no match for the superior swordsmanship of Roxas.

"So you honestly believe your weapon can save you?" Roxas taunted as Ray took the field. "Not only that, but the league won't know what hit them!" He bellowed as he shot his hand into the air and a beam surrounded him. "Unlock the seal on the X Weapons that so long ago helped ny ancestors defeat the League. Use our bonds to strengthen the connection. GO!" The beam dispersed and hit Sarah and Justin as well. "The code for your weapon is inside you. Let it out!" Ray shouted as he spawned 2 blades of pure electric energy just as big as Roxas's keyblade. Justin spawned a staff made of ice with wind swirling around it and Sarah spawned 2 daggers made of pure firepower. "This is the power of the X Elementals. X-Mode Incarnate!" "Looks like playtime's over. Better bring out number 2." He joked as he summoned another keyblade next to the one he already had out. This one however was a pitch black compared to the white one in his other hand. "Let's dance!" Ray joked. "Let the music play!" Roxas jested back as their weapons collided.

They clashed in the square for several minutes before the bell rang. "Damn... Publicity isn't always good." Roxas hissed to himself as he jumped back. "This isn't over!" "The hell it isn't! This fight is far from over! Reality Shift!" Ray called as the quad turned into a rooftop downtown. "You're not the only one with surprises." Their clash began again with Ray's fast moves keeping Roxas at his best, although he got in hits here and there damaging Ray. They were both getting worn out by now, but Ray had been slowly been paralyzing Roxas and by the time he swung his keyblade up for a strike raid attack, he was completely immobile. "Even on the side of evil, you stay honor bound. I'm sorry my friend." Ray whispered as he drew the kanji symbol for thunder in the air and slashed him down the middle sending him back to his game.

After Roxas disappeared, the field reverted back to normal with Ray, Sarah and Justin bak in their original clothes. "When'd you build that?" Justin queried as they exited the quad into the jumble of high school. "I built it junior year actually. I got bored and decided to change up my surroundings so to speak." "So what's with the new weapons? I know you told us the plan, but I'm still kind of lost on the concept." Sarah admitted sheepishly.

"Well, the original creators of X-Mode created weapons for the Codemasters that unlocked it, but the League wanted the tech, so they locked it up until another Codemaster could break the seal. Codemaster X told me that only 3 Codemasters with deep bonds with people could access the power by combining forces, so when Justin started dating Big I knew that we could use our bonds to our advantage." "You sir, are a genius." Justin applauded as they walked out of the school.

"Guys... It's only 10 o clock." Ray pointed out as they stared at him. "We're taking the day off." they said in unison. "What about your clothes?" Ray asked Sarah. "I'm wearing them. You know I hate changing for P.E. so I just wear my clothes to school." "Oh yeah!" Ray exclaimed as they walked down the street towards Litwak's where their lovers were, unaware of the dangers in store.

Whew... Well... Ralph forgave me because Ray's a part of me and he loves Ray. I'm alive and you need 2 REVIEW!

Preview: Ray, Sarah, Ralph and Felix all stay with Justin and Big for the weekend at Justin's mansion, but Justin has a double agenda. He wants to ask the 2 other couples for advice so he doesn't mess up what he has with Big, but when an uninvited guest crashes the party, their will be nosebleeds galore and a new ally as well. Who is it? STAY TUNED!