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Chapter 3

Bursting into Game Central Station she broke one of the cardinal rules, not that she cared at the moment in the least. It did set off the Surge Protector who attempted to follow her as she soared over the gathering characters that had also seen, or heard about what was going on. He appeared in front of her again as she neared the portal to Fix it Felix Jr, waving his arms frantically to stop her approach That gesture didn't stop her either as she sped past, knocking him out of the way as she barreled past down the games tunnel.

The scene that greeted her eyes as she emerged from the long dark tunnel was much as she would have expected. The Nicelanders were out in front of their apartment building, staring up at the orange sign blocking they're gaming consol. Leaning back she slowed the craft down just enough so that she could dismount. Once her weight was removed it went still, hovering a foot off the ground. Her eyes immediately met her husband's as she rushed to him, kneeling in front of his smaller form. She placed her hands on his shoulders as she glared into his eyes, though that didn't hide the fear in their ice blue depths. "Damn it Fix it! Why didn't you tell me your game was glitching that bad?"

Felix looked down at his feet, tears in his eyes that he was holding back. Sniffing quietly he sighed. "…I didn't want you to worry. I thought I could fix it, like I always do…" He held up his magic hammer. "But this doesn't do anything to fix this…" Placing his hammer on his tool belt, he took off his hat, wringing it worriedly between his gloved hands.

The expression on his face broke her heart. Pulling him close to him, holding him tight despite her still wearing her heavy armor she rested her chin against the top of his head. "…Don't worry….We'll make this work." Her mind was going a mile a minute trying to formulate a plan. He couldn't stay in her game, it was too dangerous. They'd have to find a place to make a new home in a safer game, though which game that would be she didn't know yet. Pulling away from him she looked down into his misty eyes. "Come on; let's go get everything together so we can all make it out of here. He nodded at her words

The game characters that had taken up residence in Niceland after their own games were unplugged were the first to file from the game. They didn't want to get stuck in the game after it was unplugged, or they would be deleted like everything else in the game. The residents of Niceland took a little longer to gather what they could together, placing it in the train at the small station located near the back portal. Calhoun and Felix were in their home on the outskirts, out of game view gathering their own belongings. They didn't have much to take with them, just some pictures and other nick nacks along with some spare clothes. The Sergeant had gotten an army bag she had kept in their bedroom closet, zipping it shut as she placed the last item inside. Night was coming to a close, it wouldn't be too much longer before Mr. Litwak showed up to open the store, and bring the repair guy to take a look at the game.

Slinging the bag over her shoulder she left the bedroom, looking around the place she had called home the last 5 years once last time. She found Felix in the living room of their home, looking down at a small framed version of their wedding picture. Smiling sadly she leaned down to kiss his cheek. "Come on, we need to go…We'll find another home..in some other game…" Her voice was gentle, a tone she rarely used unless they were alone. He leaned into her touch as he turned his head, kissing her lightly before he looked up into her eyes.

"I know…but this world has been my home since...well, I was created… I can't believe this day is actually here…" Her brow knit together as his tone tugged at her heart. She may not be someone that showed a lot of emotion to most people, but this man wore his heart on his sleeves. It wasn't hard to see how badly this was affecting him. She would make it right though, make sure they got out and find all of the Nicelanders a safe new home.

"…It's a sad fact of what we are...This is something that will happen to all of us someday. I'm just thankful it happened with enough warning. Now come on, we need to go…" Putting a gloved hand on his shoulder, she steered him out the front door. It didn't take them long before they too reached the train station where the games railcar sat loaded and waiting to take them to safety. Ralph and the other Nicelanders had waited for them, though they looked just as forlorn as Felix about what was happening.

Placing the bag into the train she turned to the Nicelanders, staying close to Felix and resting her hand on his shoulder. "We need to move out now while we still have the time. First thing tomorrow night we will find you new homes in another game, so this is not the end. This happens to every game at some point; it's just something that we need to face." Though her words were blunt, they were not spoken harshly. Like she said, this is something that all games feared and had to face at some point. They're games and lives came and went on the whims of the users. "Its time to go..."

At first they all piled into the railcars, only to realize that it wasn't working, more than likely another victim of the games glitching. Thinking quickly she jumped off of the train, taking charge. "Everyone! Move your belongings to the first car! Gene! Uncouple that car!" Her coding, her training kicked in as she barked out orders in a commanding voice. They didn't have much time left and they needed to get moving now. "Wrecker! You're going to push that car to the station!" She felt a hand on her waist, breaking her focus as she looked down to see her husband. Blinking, she snapped out of the state she was in. She wasn't with her troupes, she wasn't in her game, and she didn't need to act so cold and commanding here, especially not now. Clearing her throat, patting his hand slightly in thanks she walked towards the first car, making it to the train as soon as Gene finished uncoupling it setting the last car free. "I'll help you push" She addressed Ralph now, who muttered his thanks with a slight smile. Placing her hands on the cart next to Ralph, she pushed against it. "Alright, let's go everyone! Stay behind us in case the car breaks loose!" Calhoun's voice was softer now as she spoke, glancing back at Felix before she started to put her full strength into moving the car.

It didn't take as long as she thought to push the railcar up to the tunnel, despite the cargo load the car moved easily up the tracks. Felix and the Nicelanders hung about 10 feet behind them just to the side of the tracks. They were talking quietly to themselves, Mary crying softly as they left their home behind. It was as the Sergeant and Wrecker pushed the car into the tunnel that all hell broke loose. The ground beneath their feet seemed to shudder as the game boke out into a massive glitching spurt. The scenery jumped and wavered, black static like bolts crashing though the 8-bit scenery as it went haywire. Turning around, she felt her blood turn cold. Felix and the rest of the Nicelanders were still about 5 feet away from the tunnel enterance, seemingly cemented in the glitching landscape as they tried to stay on they're feet.

"Felix!" There was fear in her voice as she rushed forward, trying to keep her footing on the unstable ground. She was a foot away from him when it happened. She ran head first into a blue force field, though she caught herself quickly before she fell backwards. Placing her hand on the shield, she felt panic rising up in her chest. "…No…" She had seen this before, back in Sugar Rush when Venelope wasn't able to exit her game due to her glitching caused by King Candy.

The blue shield didn't waver like it did that time, allowing everyone else though, but this was a game glitch, not a character glitch. It wasn't allowing anyone through, not even her. Felix who had finally gained proper footing rushed up to the other side of the field with the other Nicelanders. He started to pound on the blue humming force. "Tamora! What is this?" His voice held fear, not even trying to hide it.

Looking around, she tried to figure out what she could do to destroy the shield. Thinking quickly she jumped back few paces. "Felix! Step back!" She waited just a moment as Felix directed the Nicelanders to the side before she pulled out her pistol and started to fire off shots at the force field. They found out quickly that this was not the wisest of ideas. The plasma shots from her pistol bounced off of the blue barrier, ricocheting down the tunnel causing her and Ralph who was still on her side of the shield to dive out of they're path. The shots died out farther down the tunnel as the two rose to their feet.

Seeing the plan fail, Felix ran up to the barrier once more. "Tamora! Are you alright?" Despite the situation, he was worried about her. She shook her head, pushing away his concern for her as she moved back to her side of the shield. "What can I do?! We have to get you out of th-" She was cut short by a warning shout from outside the game, it echoed down the tunnel to Game Central Station. "Litwak's here! His car just pulled up!" She recognized the voice as someone from the dancing game that sat front and center in the arcade. They had the best view of the comings and goings of the arcade owner and was they're warning system to make sure that they could get back to their own games on time.

The color drained from Calhoun's face. She knew what that meant. She looked through the barrier at the orange sign hanging over the game console's window to the outside world. Today was the day Litwak planned to unplug his game, the glitch a death sentence to the system and the inhabitants that were now trapped inside. Panic set in as she pounded on the barrier with her gloved fists. "No! We have to get you out of there!"

Hearing the warning, Felix smiled sadly, placing his hand against the barrier which caused the blue swirling energy to ripple away from his touch, though it held strong. "…Tammy..." When she didn't respond, he spoke louder. "Tamora! Stop! There's nothing you can do…But you need to get out of here before they unplug us, or you'll die here with us!" His voice was calm despite the situation, firm about what he was speaking about.

"No! I will not leave you here to die!" Despite her effort, she had tears glittering in her blue eyes as she fell to her knees, separated from him only by the thin blue barrier. She didn't try to hide the tears that started to make tracks down her cheeks as she pounded once more on the barrier.

"Well I won't let you stay…" Felix watched her sadly for a moment before looking up at Ralph, he continued. "Ralph...brother. I need you to take Tamora to the station, make sure she stays there." His words were firm, he meant what he said and he knew Ralph would help him, he had to.

The wrecker had tears of his own in his eyes as he looked down at his smaller friend, like Felix put it, his brother. He nodded at him before he grabbed Calhoun by the waist, the motion of which caused her to start kicking, shouting out curses at him to let her go and more. She continued to struggle as Ralph turned and jogged down the tunnel towards the station. Felix and the trapped Nicelanders soon faded from sight, but the Sergeant's eyes never left his until she could no longer see them.

Ralph skidded to a stop in Game Central Station just as the plug was being pulled out of its place. The lighted banner that read 'Fix it Felix Jr' above the portal flickered briefly before the words disappeared, the sign going black. It was then that Calhoun stopped struggling against the Wrecker, giving into her tears as she gazed at the now empty port where the portal for his game now lay dark, no longer leading to anything. He was gone, and she could do nothing to stop it. Nothing.

OCC: I just want to say thank you all for the reviews and favorites! I'm glad people are liking my story idea. Also wait before you flame! THIS MY NOT BE THE END! I have more ideas for where this story can go! Should I continue or leave it at this? Also if you notice any mistakes please let me know! Also always looking for AIM rp if anyone is up for it! PM me if interested. Silvercivet