The Disney Guardian's ~ Litwak's Final Chapter (WiR Universe)
This takes place way down the line of this year basically. The Wreck-It Ralph Universe is finally in radar one day when Litwack nears retirement and plans to close down his Arcade. This does not bode well with the game inhabitants. Sadly, everyone prepares to say their last goodbyes not expecting help to arrive. The Guardian of Day, Cassandra is assigned to prepare each and every game for departure to a new home by magical transportation.
Unfortunately, before she even came, under Yen Sid's vigil and guidance, one game, in particular, was abruptly unplugged a few months prior to her arrival due to an update issue. Hero's Duty. The machine wasn't responding when plugged back in and had to be trashed. This was a tragedy because none of the characters inside were warned and couldn't escape in time. This shook the entire Arcade Community to the point of total shut down, especially for a very old, revered game called Fix-It Felix Jr. The hero Felix was the one who lost someone dear in Hero's Duty on that horrid day.
The last departure was set for the next morning and the very last game happened to be Fix-It Felix due to none of its inhabitants wanting to trust the Guardian. Happily, she was able to go and actually meet the hero of the game. Truly a very delicate meeting, considering the circumstances.
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I was finally allowed to enter the apartment as soon as we were told that the bereaved was ready to speak. Upon entering the quaint home, inside stood the hero with his friend and colleague Ralph by his side. Felix stood with his hands politely held in front of him with his normal gaming attire; a blue plumber’s collared uniform, jeans, and hat with a name tag on his chest, complete with a toolbelt that held that infamous golden hammer. He was fairly young looking, with a very kindly demeanor but by what Ralph had shared before of him not being social after hours since the tragedy, it was hard to believe what I was seeing. The way to actually getting into this circuit magically caused a lot of uproars, so this meeting was sketchy, to begin with.
I gave them a smile and the two softly smiled back. Felix tipped his cap to me. “Evening, mam.” Felix spoke, naturally sweet, his soft voice sounded a little grated as if he was tired. “Very nice to meet you, sir. Your friend Ralph spoke very highly of you.” Felix held back a chuckle. “Oh sure, he was jesting…” he glanced at the Bad Guy who smiled back to him. “Naw, really, buddy. I meant it.” Ralph reassured. There was a clear sign that this hero’s heart was as heavy as two tons. That soft smile tensed as his blue eyes moistened a bit as he wiped the corner of his eye with his glove. Ralph soothed his friend with one huge, protective hand over his back. “Yeah… Look,” I got straight to the point. “Um,” I looked genuinely up at Ralph who was here after all to protect his partner and friend. “Perhaps we can have a moment alone? Do you mind?” Worried, he looked at Felix for his approval. It took a few seconds, but Felix curtly nodded to him. Ralph glanced back at me as he passed by me. “Thank you,” I thanked him as he politely left the apartment for a moment. That moment when Ralph left, Felix’s face changed from kind and calm to solemn when he locked his eyes on me once more. “… I… I didn’t ask for this, Felix.” I began, imagining how he must have felt. What the entire Arcade Community felt. “I know.” he answered, matter-of-factly. “Since when did we ever ask for anything this precarious? I hope we didn’t anger you,” “Oh please, no, no~ Perish the thought. Moving to a new world is… no doubt, scary but, you all will be safe. I promise. And after today, for once, you won’t have to fear of any games being unplugged anymore.” I explained, yet later realizing that I just spoke a triggering word when Felix’s eyes welled up with sorrow. “I just want to say… very badly, th-that… I know how you feel.” Felix still stood so politely even as he gazed low to the floor with tears clinging to the corners of his eyes. He swallowed hard with a lump in his throat as he delicately wiped a tear away just as it was about to fall. “I doubt that very much,” he stated, sporting a much deeper tone that cracked at the edges. Blinking those tears away, he purposely looked up to me with a scorn. I outright failed… He was known as one of the sweetest around and his own words, in that tone… They stung deep. “You are right. I have no idea how you feel and… you have no idea how I feel,” I swallowed down hard as well. He was holding his composure so strongly, but deep down I could tell that he was utterly shattered, dwelling in the deepest pits of grief. Hurt displayed more hurt, without a second thought. None of this was meant to involve him and the woman he loved. I sighed, defeated, showing him that what I said was not only insensitive but purely out of bounds. Words were swords and I just threw one. Just then, I found something that he really needed to know right now. Rueful, I came closer to him, kneeling down to his level to look him straight in the eyes. “… but I promise you one thing, Fix-It Felix Jr.” I whispered, sadly, knowing how twisted he had to be feeling right now. I gently took his hand into both my own, softly squeezing it, reassuringly. He didn’t back away or pull his hand away, but those eyes slowly welled up with tears. “… It is never going to happen again. That is my solemn vow. What you have been told, we hold that as if it’s written in stone.” Felix was at a crossroads, but I was being genuine. His beloved went down with her ship and it happened so fast that no one was expecting it. His blue eyes searched mine, softening up before I smiled lightly. “… do you enjoy root beer?” I asked, out of the blue as I offered a tissue. “Well… When I have to.” he answered, lending a light sniffle as he graciously took the tissue to dab his eyes. “Okay. Tonight you have to.” I smiled, especially when Felix finally smiled, getting a sweet chuckle out of him. For the first time. “Oh, golly, looks like I’m stuck with that notion,” his voice cheered up a notch as he actually began to walk with me to the door, where Ralph and his many friends were waiting just outside.