-==Chapter 21==-

Arcade Successors and Sugar Drama Bombs!

On the same night at Game Central Station, Vanellope is at Niceland City talking with Felix while Ralph is out in a Tennis Match with Donkey Kong against King Dedede and Ganondorf. Apparently King Dedede and Ganondorf couldn't stand Dr. Robotnik and M. Bison gloating.

Vanellope: "Hey, um, Uncle Felix… Do you think I'm doing the right thing?"

Felix: "What do you mean by doing the right thing?"

Vanellope: "Ever since I joined Slaughter Race, I've met a lot of highly experienced racers of higher calibers than I ever have. Back when I was a glitch, I was able to be on equal footing, and even if I got fixed, I still have the same feeling of that, but that's not what I'm talking about, it's Jackson and Norton. Ever since Arthur had those two guys join our sweet little game, Jackson and Norton begin to have some issues in regards to me, and whenever I joined Slaughter Race in the night, while I want to learn about their expertise, whenever we cross paths, the call me all sorts of insults."

Felix: "Well, just ignore those insults."

Vanellope: "Well, I try to, but I can't… The memories are just too strong. And, another thing, those two have implied that me being in Slaughter Race is me rigging the upcoming championship in Arthur's favor."

Felix: "Well my little cavity, they are the ones who are wrong. Arthur chose you because he's never raced before, and knowing your role as a Beginner Friendly Racer means you're easing him off from stress. And besides, those two are just jealous that Arthur picked you as his racer."

Hearing Felix's words calmed Vanellope down, a bit, and later on Vanellope slept in Niceland City.

The next morning, on the way to school, Arthur notices that Jackson and Norton are quiet. Arthur doesn't know why but he also has no idea that Jackson and Norton are calling an associate to be with them. Later on, in class, Jackson and Norton are too much focusing on the studies that when people want to talk to them, they didn't respond. Later on, after school, Arthur met up with Molly, Swati, Nafisa, Sally, Mike and Nancy at Litwak's.

Arthur: "Hey, you guys wanna go for some races?"

Molly: "Sure, why not?"

Swati: "Hey, where are your two friends Jackson and Norton?"

Arthur: "Oh, they're not here. Well, that's normal for them."

Nafisa: "If there's one thing to look forward to, it's the World Championship."

The group enters the arcade, crowded as usual, and as the 6 players walked approaching the seats, they saw Mr. Litwak with two unfamiliar Senior High School teens driving in Seats #1 and #2. They are on a race together, a boy with Vanellope and a girl with Candlehead. With the girl and Candlehead Victorious, Mr. Litwak and the two teens notice Arthur and his friends.

Stan Litwak: "Hey kids; didn't see you there."

Arthur: "Hey, Mr. Litwak, who are these guys?"

Matthew: "Hey there, nice to meet you, I'm Matthew Litwak and this here is my sister Samantha Litwak, we're Gramps' successor for the arcade."

Stan Litwak: "These are my grandchildren Matthew and Samantha. They've been here since they were 5 and 6, and their oldest brother, Jason is in College."

Samantha: "We want to be like Gramps, he's been running this place for so long that we want to succeed him."

Molly: "Wait, Mr. Litwak's retiring?"

Stan Litwak: "Heheheh, not really, still got a long way to go before I settle down. Besides, Matt and Sammy still need to learn a bit about management, which is why I'll be here to help them out."

Swati: "So, Litwak's still gonna stand strong?"

Matthew: "Yeah, this place is like home. Mom and Dad are always out working abroad and rarely spend time with us, and Jason's too focused in his career, so Gramps looks after us and we've been playing games here for over 10 years."

Arthur: "Well if so, then… I'd like to race next."

Matthew: "Sure, Seat One is yours, kid."

Arthur prepares his Tobi-Save card, his first quarter of the day, puts on the 3D-Power Goggles and fastens his seatbelt. He and Samantha are joined by Molly who also prepares her Tobi-Save card, her first quarter of the day, puts on the 3D-Power Goggles and fastens her seatbelt in Seat #3.

Matthew: "Just who the hell you two rollin' with?"

Vanellope: "Oh? (Jumps in excitement) Ha-HAAA!"

Crumbelina: "(Twirls, bows, and pumps her right fist up, smiling)"

Samantha: "Well then it's on, you two!"

Arthur: "Sure, let's race together shall we?"

Molly: "I call Sugar Speed Ring."

Arthur, Molly and Samantha chose Sugar Speed Ring and Casual Mode, all three with 3D-Max camera and active Motion Simulator. On Seats #4, #5 and #6, Swati, Nafisa and Sally sit down, observing the race and not yet inserting their quarters. While the race goes on, Jackson and Norton walked to a house to meet someone, but when a gentleman opened the door…

Jackson: "Hello sir, we'd like to talk to Adrian."

Butler: "Huh, you know him?"

Norton: "Yeah, he's our rival in Slaughter Race."

Butler: "Well, Adrian wants to meet you somewhere tomorrow, a place called Litwak's…"

Jackson: "The arcade! Then that's where we're going tomorrow, Norton."

Norton: "Alright then. Well, I'm going back home for Slaughter Race, you in?"

Jackson: "Yeah, we'll log in today."

Back at the arcade, Arthur is doing a Time Attack at Sugar Speed Ring and as he finishes…

Matthew: "Whoa, Nice driving, you're even better than I am."

Arthur: "Only because I am good with corners despite using a Speedy Type like Vanellope, but seeing Samantha and Molly being able to master high speeds even in corners makes all three of us even."

Molly and Samantha: "Aw, thanks."

Arthur: "But still, I don't understand about how there could be Player Initiated skills or signature moves as other games refer to, and how could a guy like Tengfei pulled off a Dragon Hurricane or something on Torvald."

Stan Litwak: "Well, those are new to this game, there are a lot. I'll show you."

Mr. Litwak then sat on Seat #3. Inserting his quarter and using a special "Arcade-Owner-Pass" Tobi-Save Card, he picks Taffyta.

Taffyta: "(Brushes her hair with one hand and pumps her other one up, carrying a LolliPop.)"

Since Mr. Litwak isn't racing anyone, he picked Single Race, chose Sugar Dragon's Temple, and Casual Mode as this is the ONLY mode where Player-Initiated Skills are available, along with casual Power-Ups and Character Skills.

Taffyta is racing against Candlehead, Rancis, Vanellope, Sticky, Nougetsia, Citrusella, Swizzle, Snowanna and Gloyd.

Taffyta: "Okay guys, good luck."

Candlehead: "You too!"

Rancis: "It's not gonna be easy, Taff!"

Snowanna: "We got this, guys!"

Vanellope: "May the best racer win!"

As the race starts, Mr. Litwak and Taffyta are in 3rd place while Vanellope is in 1st and Rancis is in 2nd. As the racers reached the first left turn located next to the railway line, Mr. Litwak starts to drift.

Stan Litwak: "Wind Drift!"

Using the Handbrake and counter-steer, Mr. Litwak has Taffyta drifting at high speeds with Wind boost, overtaking Vanellope and Rancis. On the ascending straight entering and exiting the first temple, Sticky, Nougetsia and Citrusella overtook Mr. Litwak and Taffyta, and on the descending helix to the cave, Mr. Litwak does another Wind Drift, and thus Taffyta drifts right as she overtakes the three recolor sisters. Later, in the Descending straight of the cave after the Diet Cola burst section, Vanellope, Swizzle and Gloyd overtook Mr. Litwak and Taffyta. Since Vanellope, Swizzle and Gloyd took the shortcut, Mr. Litwak and Taffyta follow suit, but knowing the narrow shortcut, Mr. Litwak saw that Vanellope, Gloyd and Swizzle are blocking Mr. Litwak and Taffyta. And since the cave is in a Tube like shape, using the momentum to his advantage, Mr. Litwak has Taffyta race AROUND Vanellope, Swizzle and Gloyd.

Seeing Mr. Litwak's expertise in the game amazes Arthur, and the fact that Mr. Litwak somehow MANAGED to have Taffyta leave everyone behind for the remainder of the race and snatched an easy victory, just by Wind Drifting in corners.

Stan Litwak: "I don't blame anyone who hasn't read the Manual yet… (Phone ringing) Argh stupid phone, sorry kids, gotta answer that. (Picks up the phone in his counter) Hello, Mr. Stan Litwak speaking. Sugar Rush Super Speedway is getting another upgrade? What? Okay, I and the Arcade Council will be there by the designated date. (Hangs up the phone) Hey Kids, the arcade will be closed for 12 days starting tomorrow Wednesday."

Arthur: "Okay sir, but what for?"

Stan Litwak: "It's about Sugar Rush Super Speedway getting an upgrade next week, and the Arcade Owner Council is required to go to Nagoya for a meeting with TobiKomi."

Matthew: "Grandpa, is it possible for us to handle the Arcade if someone wants to play here?"

Stan Litwak: "Well, normally I don't allow it, but as long as whoever wants to play pays commission will be granted access. So Matthew and Samantha, if it's possible, I'm putting you two in charge, okay?"

Matthew and Samantha: "You got it Grandpa!"

Later that evening, as the arcade closes, Arthur and his friends go back home, knowing that the arcade will be closed tomorrow as Mr. Litwak prepares to leave for Nagoya. As Arthur boards the train to his house, he's wondering about Jackson and Norton, they haven't been informed about the temporary closure. Back at the arcade, 20:15, it's time for another Random Roster Competition. Inside Sugar Rush Super Speedway, all the characters gather at Royal Raceway.

Sour Bill: "Citizens of Sugar Rush, all hail this year's President, Gloyd Orangeboar."

Gloyd shows up as usual with everyone bowing down and cheering.

Gloyd: "Good evening Litwak's! And thank you for such another amazing day at work today. Now it's time for another Roster Competition. But before we begin, here is some news. (Starts to frown) Now, we all know how Vanellope has been going through a lot lately and sadly she has to resign from the Presidential Campaign. Everyone, let's all salute and pray for Vanellope."

A moment of silence has everyone saluting to Vanellope who's shown to be quite sad because of what she has to go through, but she still waves to everyone and tries to be optimistic.

Gloyd: "And now for some interesting news. Tomorrow, the arcade will be closed for 12 days, but that doesn't mean we're at all times free to roam around. I heard that Mr. Litwak's putting his grandkids in charge, and some Arcade Patrons who haven't been informed might be sneaky to pay commission to open the arcade, so I require ALL Arcade Characters to wear these Arcade-Open watches, they will alert us if the Arcade is open. These watches have been linked to the respective games, Game Central Station, and the Arcade Status Sensor using Internet Technology."

Marshmallow crewmates hand out Quarter-Alert watches that have been linked to respective arcade cabinets for all the arcade characters to wear.

Gloyd: "And now for the good news. Since Minty Sakura and Candlehead are now the top two candidates, these two will be competing in the finals for the Presidential position of 2018. Candlehead and Sakura, I wish you all the best."

The characters cheer for Candlehead and M. Sakura as the two racers raise their fists up high.

Gloyd: "Now then, on with the show. Press the Red button if you want to join in on the competition, which I would of course."

As the racers pressed the red buttons on their right sides, the other characters except Ralph, Arle and Amitie of course, start wagering again for Bragging rights.

Gloyd: "Alright, we got yet ANOTHER 16 racers pack, get ready everyone!"

The racers board their karts, and the countdown is about to begin.

Announcer: "Are you ready? 5! 4! 3! 2! 1! Start!"

Another race begins starting with Rancis and his RV1 this time in the lead, followed by Vanellope and the Fresh Mint Cruiser, followed by Crumbelina Di-Caramello as well as several others. Tonight's Roster Competition has no twisted events as all of the racers are consistent n their positions. The race concludes with Rancis in 1st, Vanellope in 2nd, Taffyta in 3rd, Snowanna in 4th, M. Zaki in 5th, Citrusella in 6th, Nougetsia in 7th, Sticky in 8th and Gloyd in 9th.

Taffyta: "All in a day's work guys. Now let's go out to other games."

The racers walked out and boarded a train to Game Central Station, well, except Vanellope and Crumbelina.

Crumbelina: "Things have been going tough, huh?"

Vanellope: "Seems like it, Crumby… Why some hate me just because of that STUPID Legend?"

Crumbelina: "Maybe they are jealous that some little dirty haired brat is a better racer than they are."

Vanellope agreed, and decided to go to bed while Crumbelina rushes out of Sugar Rush to meet the others for activities, who are quite upset that Vanellope is missing out, but Gloyd also reminded them what Vanellope has been going through. The next day, after school, Arthur and Molly walked to the arcade to meet up with Matthew while Samantha is out elsewhere.

Matthew: "So, you guys are gonna race today?"

Arthur: "Yes we do."

Then, Nancy and Tengfei arrived at the arcade.

Nancy: "What's going on here?"

Matthew: "Grandpa's out on a business trip for the time being so the Arcade's closed, so if anyone has no idea about the situation, I'm in charge to tell them and luckily, I'll be staying here until Grandpa returns to work. Although if you want to still play; you gotta pay commission for the day."

Tengfei: "How much will that be?"

Matthew: "That will be…"

Then, Swati, Nafisa, Rebecca and Sally showed up."

Swati: "Hello guys."

Arthur: "Hey girls, let me guess, you wanna play Sugar Rush too?"

Nafisa: "Well, yeah, it's about time for practice after a school day."

Sally: "So why not. Hey, where's Mr. Litwak?"

Matthew: "Grandpa's on a business trip so I'm in charge. Since you all want to play in the arcade, you have to pay commission, which will be about 10 dollars, but since Arcade revenue usually came from the games itself, only one has to pay commission."

Molly: "I'll do it."

Molly pays commission to Matthew, and just like that, the Arcade is open for the day. Inside Game Central Station and the games, the Arcade-Open-Alarm-Watches were set off, and all the characters are to return to their respective games.

Vanellope: "Quick, Everyone, back to Sugar Rush!"

The racers board the train to Sugar Town station, and hopped on their Karts for the next race, but Vanellope wasn't sure about racing today, as she is still in a bad mood. Back in the Arcade, Arthur, Molly, Sally and Nafisa are preparing their first quarter of the day and their Tobi-Save Cards.

While Arthur, Molly, Sally and Nafisa are doing practice runs, Jackson and Norton are at the mansion again, speaking to the butler.

Butler: "Yes you two, he said he'll be going to the Arcade, and he's requested that you two show up there."

Jackson: "Alright sir, Thanks for telling us."

Norton: "Let's head to the Arcade!"

Jackson and Norton then rushed to the train station to board a train to the Arcade, but given the situation she was dragged into, Vanellope doesn't really want to race, but she has to. Back at the Arcade, the place is somehow crowded as if it's a normal day, but that's to be expected because Molly paid the Commission for the arcade to open today.

Jackson: "Hey guys, today, Me and Norton are gonna do some practice runs. You in?"

Arthur: "Of course I am. Haven't seen you guys racing in a while."

Molly: "Anyway, what are you guys waiting for, hop in."

Norton: "Hold it, Molly, we're waiting for someone."

Sally: "And who is that someone?"

Jackson: "Our long time rival Adrian. He's from Singapore and has been living here recently with his own mansion, and he said he wants to meet us here."

Nafisa: "Wait, I know that name somewhere… Oh yeah, Last Year's Quarter Finals, he made it to the Semi Finals but Elvin beats him there, right?"

Jackson: "So I reckon you guys knew him? And, Wait… Did you say he…"

Norton: "Speak of the devil, here he comes now."

At the entrance, a boy the same age as Arthur, Jackson and Norton, named Adrian, walked in to the arcade.

Adrian: "Looks like Litwak's has gotten more popular than the last time I visit."

Nancy: "So, you must be Adrian, right?"

Adrian: "Looks like you know a lot, for a small one… Nafisa, I never thought we'd cross paths again."

Then, Adrian looked at Arthur. Inside Sugar Rush, the racers with a little bit concerned Vanellope looked through the camera to see what was going on.

Minty Zaki: I wonder who that is?"

Adorabeezle: "Well, that's Adrian, I heard he's quite good. He rarely plays here though."

Rancis: "He looks kinda mean."

Jubileena: "You can say that again."

Adrian: "So, you're Arthur? Yeah I heard about you. You looked up to Heather back when she was still rollin' around, too bad she's dead."

Jackson: "Yeah, that's why I and Norton are rollin' now, and I'd like you to join a team with the two of us."

Adrian: "Hold on… Lemme get this straight… You two want me to join your team?"

Norton: "Yeah, and uh, you said you were known in Sugar Rush?"

Adrian: "So what if I AM?"

The crowd then looked at the commotion and gathered around to the players.

Norton: "You gotta be joking, right?"

Adrian: "No I'm not. In fact, yeah I'll join a team with you, but first, Jackson, you gotta RACE me! (Pulls out a Tobi-Save Card from his backpack he wears front) I CALL SNOWANNA RAINBEAU!"

Everyone gasps when hearing this. Snowanna's the least used because of the perceived bad handling. Most players overlooked Snowanna and are incapable of realizing that behind her lack of handling, is a great force of Sweetness.

Nancy: "Are you serious? Her handling su…"

Jackson: "Wait, you have a…"

Adrian: "Yeah I have! Oh what? No further questions? DIRTYSOCKS537?!"

And now the crowd's getting even more shocked with that kind of sudden reveal."

Norton: "What's your deal, leave Slau…"

Adrian: "THAT GOES TO YOU TOO, BabeRahamLinkin!"

The crowd is now talking to each other, gossiping about something.

Random person 1: "Did he just say their usernames?"

Random person 2: "Wait, I know where those names came from…"

Random person 3: "You're joking, right?"

Random person 4: "No he ain't."

Random person 5: "Wait, those guys are from Slaughter Race."

Random person 6: "What the hell are Slaughter Race players doing here?"

Random person 7: "This is insane…"

Jackson: "You… you DARE SPEAK ABOUT THAT?"

Adrian: "Cut the chat, and besides I'm gonna race anyway, and since you both started Sugar Rush and DIDN'T BOTHER to TELL me?!"

In the game, the racers and the fans stared at Snowanna and Minty Zaki.

Candlehead: "Wait, Minty, Snowanna, you guys don't have any problems, right?"

Snowanna: "What, No, no problems… Not like I have any unfinished business to deal."

Minty Zaki: "Nor do I, so, Snowy, Good Luck!"

Snowanna: "See, come on, let's all get our karts ready!"

Swizzle: "Now you're talking!"

Back in the arcade, Jackson and Norton stared in anger at Adrian, until Arthur butts in.

Arthur: "(Shoves Adrian angrily) Hey, You better keep your attitude here if you don't wanna get banned from This Arcade for 6 months, Punk!"

Adrian: "Hah, what's this, YOU, the little wimp who cried like a baby when he first came here, standing up to these buffoons? (Strangles Arthur's neck) A wimp like you, will NEVER Stand a chance against ME…"

Arthur: "(In between choking) Good… luck with… that… because Vanellope… will kick… YOUR… BUTT!"

Molly then busts in and punches Adrian in the face, shocking him and forcing him to unhand Arthur.

Molly: "Oh so now you're picking on a newcomer?!"

Adrian: "(Suddenly shocked after recovering) WAIT WHAT?!"

Swizzle: "Guys, look outside!"

Sticky, Candlehead, Gloyd, Rancis and Nougetsia: "What's going on out there?"

Jubileena: "Oh dear Sugar, looks like the gamers have gone wackadoodle!"

Vanellope: "(struggles to hold laughter) pfft… wackadoodle… (Then bursts out laughing)"

The other racers and even the fans also started laughing.

Molly: "You heard me, Arthur also just started! And since you're picking on him, then I'm racing! I CALL CRUMBELINA DI-CARAMELLO!"

Adrian: "Hahahaha, Oh, Moppet Mantis, You just don't know when to QUIT!"

Molly: "Why would I quit? The World Championship's coming up and of course I'm going back in!"

Arthur: "And since you're looking for trouble, I'LL ALSO RACE YOU!"

Adrian: "Hah! With that GLITCH?!"

Hearing that nasty sentence, the characters' laughter was turned to SHOCK, especially Vanellope.

Vanellope: "Wh… what…"

Arthur was enraged on the other hand, and so is Molly

Arthur: "You… WHAT?!"

Adrian: "Don't think that Programming MISTAKE is gonna help your…"

Sally: "HEY!"

Sally attracts Adrian and then Punches Adrian's face.

Sally: "Speak ill of Vanellope like that and I'mma gonna do Something VERY ILLEGAL!"

Adrian: "Oh, look who's here, it's Ms. Unhinged Mammoth!"

Tengfei: "HEY YOU!"

Adrian: "What?!"

Tengfei: "If you're going with Snowanna, then I'll race you also!"

Sally: "AND SO DO I!"

Adrian: "Hah! Fine by me, but once I'm done with YOU (Points at Molly), Moppet Mantis, I'm gonna make you never see the end of it."

Molly: "Just… BRING IT."

Norton: "Wait, that's already six racers, what about me?"

Adrian: "Tough luck BabeRahamLinkin but you're sittin' this one out!"

Norton: "Damn it!"

A few seconds later…

Vanellope: "Oh? (Jumps in excitement) Ha-HAAA!"

Crumbelina: "(Twirls, bows, and pumps her right fist up, smiling)"

Rancis: "(Smugly raises his right fist up and does a Karate-Slice with a vain look on his face)"

Minty Zaki: "(Jumps twice and raises both hands up) Alright!"

Torvald: "(Picks up a confetti launcher, pops it and sprinkles pop out of the launcher) Let's Go!"

Snowanna: "(Summons a Boombox, pulls out a Mic on her right hand and points that mic upwards)"

The chosen track is Caramel Abyss and Casual Mode is chosen for the race, and the players put their Seatbelts and 3D Power Goggles on for obvious reasons. (Does this story really need to remind everyone how the game has 3D-MAX and Motion Simulator?!) For this next race, Vanellope, Crumbelina, Rancis, Minty Zaki, Torvald and Snowanna will be battling against Swizzle, Gloyd, Sticky and Nougetsia. In the starting line of Caramel Abyss, which was somehow set at night for some reason, the 10 racers are waiting at the starting/finish line for the race to start, and Adrian took notice of Sally's racer, Rancis.

Adrian: "What the? RV1?! I thought that kart was ILLEGAL TO DRIVE!"

Molly: "With that kind of attitude it'll be easy to beat you."

Sally: "No doubt."

Announcer: "Are you ready? 5! 4! 3! 2! 1! START!"

And the race begins with Arthur, Vanellope, Molly and Crumbelina in the lead with Adrian and Snowanna in 3rd. The crowd starts to cheer for yet another exciting race, and it shows as Arthur, Molly and their racers swerved through the first slalom easily while blocking Adrian and Snowanna. Adrian may be an experienced racer but this would lead him to underestimate his opponents. Seeing how he just knew Arthur for a few minutes and he was confused.

Adrian: "(Man this Arthur kid's good. I guess Isaac wasn't lying when this guy's a real contender.)"

In the gentle left turn before the sharp one to the tunnel entrance, Tengfei and Torvald are now in 4th place behind Adrian and Snowanna. As the 4 front players are approaching the sharp corner…

Molly: "(Starts to Power-Drift and counter-steers) WIND DRIFT!"

Crumbelina drifts sideways, blocking Arthur and Vanellope, but…

Adrian: "(Starts to Power-Drift and then counter-steers) WIND DRIFT!"

So does Snowanna, catching Tengfei and Torvald OFF-Guard. Now it's Adrian in the lead with Molly in 2nd place, while Arthur is in 3rd place. The former two are now head to head in the Gold Mine, and Adrian slowly gets the upper advantage. In the Dark depths, Power-Ups are scattered. Adrian picked up a Cherry Bomb, and he has Snowanna set it off right behind her, and Molly and Crumbelina managed to swerve away from the bomb.

Adrian: "I'm not gonna make it easy for any of you."

Molly: "(What is up with this guy? He's more aggressive than the last time I raced him. I guess he must have practiced elsewhere.)"

Exiting the mines and into the two bridges, Arthur picked up an Ice Cream Cannon for Vanellope to shoot at someone. Since Arthur is in the mood of a real competition, he's eyeing on Adrian, and of course, Arthur activates the Ice Cream Cannon and…

Snowanna: "Aaagh! (Gets covered in Ice Cream!)"

Adrian: "What the?!"

Arthur: "I thought you're an experienced racer, you should have expected a Power-Up attack and counter it!"

Adrian: "What the… how did… how could a rookie like YOU know all of that?"

Molly: "Because he's been practicing!"

Tengfei and Torvald are now closing in on Arthur, Molly, Adrian and their racers as they proceed to the medium right turn into the non-mine tunnel that would lead back to the starting/finish line. Advancing to Lap 2, Adrian and Snowanna recovered, now following Arthur and Vanellope while Molly and Crumbelina have left the pack behind.

Then, Sally and Rancis crept up behind Adrian and Snowanna, shocking Adrian the most, but NOT Snowanna.

Adrian: "Seriously, h-how… did you… get a hold of that forbidden thing?!"

Sally: "That is NONE of your concerns!"

Adrian: "You… you have NO idea what you're dealing with!"

Rancis: "What the sugarplums is he talking about?"

Snowanna: "I have no idea."

Entering the tunnel for the second time, Arthur observes Adrian with suspicion.

Arthur: "(I've seen cold serious racers like Isaac and Elvin, but not to this extent. Adrian's a real contender in this, and it shows. But then again I'm not surprised that racing game experts will be caught off guard one way or another.)"

Arthur, Vanellope, Adrian and Snowanna are now going head to head for 2nd place, all the while closing in on Molly and Crumbelina. But suddenly, Adrian and Snowanna SLAMMED into Arthur and Vanellope, knocking the latter two down to 3rd place.

Vanellope: "Aaagh!"

Arthur: "What the hell?!"

Adrian just scoffed.

Arthur: "What was that for you moron?!"

Adrian: "Did you seriously think practicing is enough?! Open your eyes, noob, not everything is easy!"

Arthur: "I already know that!"

Molly: "So much for a friendly match."

Molly and Crumbelina obtained a Cherry Bomb Power-Up, and deployed it, and in under a second, Adrian and Snowanna CRASHED into it, blowing it up, and the explosion also caught Tengfei, Torvald, Sally and Rancis who were nearby. As for Arthur and Vanellope, they managed to dodge the explosion. Later at the Bridges, Arthur and Vanellope found that there is a Ramp shortcut at the first bridge. This ramp was made by Sonic and Felix during the last time Vanellope was in Slaughter Race, the very time she accidentally activated her Character Skill.

Arthur: "Huh, that's new."

Arthur drove Vanellope onto the ramp, as she jumps off, overtaking Molly and Crumbelina.

Molly: "Huh, how did you get to me so fast?"

Arthur: "Well, suddenly there's that ramp shortcut, so yeah."

Molly: "Huh, okay."

Adrian: "Ramp, huh? Well then…"

As the race advances to Lap 3, most things are uneventful, except Tengfei and Torvald who managed to get into 4th place behind Adrian and Snowanna. Meanwhile, Sally, Rancis, Jackson and Minty Zaki are still in 5th and 6th places in front of Swizzle, Gloyd, Sticky and Nougetsia. In the section before the tunnel however…

Adrian: "FASH DRAGON, Comin' Through!"

Adrian then has Snowanna sway wild, and then CRASHES into Arthur and Vanellope.

Arthur: "HEY! What the hell?!"

Adrian: "Hmph…"

Vanellope: "Ouch, Snowy NO!"

Snowanna: "Sorry Miss Von Schweetz, but Adrian and I must win this."

Adrian and Snowanna then left Arthur and Vanellope in the dust, and then overtook Molly and Crumbelina. Meanwhile, Jackson, Minty Zaki, Tengfei and Torvald just accelerated past Arthur and Vanellope, and are now gaining on Adrian and Snowanna.

Molly: "Seriously Adrian, that's a bad move!"

Adrian: "A Bad move? Hah! Like you all know it too much, Moppet Moron!"

Molly: "YOU WHAT?!"

Adrian then noticed that Arthur and Vanellope are now catching up to him, and then overtook him and Snowanna

Arthur: "I'm not sorry about that, Adrian, maybe you should have focused on the race instead of insulting people!"

Adrian: "WHAT?! ERRRRRRG!"

Adrian and Sowanna crossly accelerate, chasing down Arthur and Vanellope. The Ramp Shortcut just by the bridge is next after a few turns. Tengfei who is still in the lead, noticed Arthur and Adrian's racers catching up to him, but then Arthur has Vanellope accelerate at a risky situation as Adrian is about to make Snowanna push Vanellope into the side.

Tengfei: "(Adrian? What's he doing?! That's WAY TOO DANGEROUS for him to try knocking someone off in a turn!)"

Luckily though, Arthur and Vanellope managed to escape the attack, and are approaching the Bridge and its aforementioned Ramp Shortcut.

Adrian: "What the hell!"

Arthur, Vanellope, Adrian and Snowanna are now at the bridge. Furious that a new kid is putting him to shame, Adrian decided to do something stupid! Just as Arthur and Vanellope jumped off the ramp, the Accelerating Snowanna is then sent to a Crash Course as Adrian drove Snowanna Towards Vanellope and…

Snowanna: "OUT OF MY WAY VAN! (Jumps off the ramp and SLAMS Vanellope Mid-Air!)"

Vanellope: "AAAAAAAGH!"

Snowanna CRASHES Vanellope Mid-Air, Shocking everyone looking at the commotion!

Arthur: "YOU WHAT!"

Adrian just sniffed indignantly.

To Be Continued...

AUTHOR'S NOTE: Yup, i'm still alive. This is obvious isn't it. Also... I got nothing else to say.