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Rantings of a Broken Heart

Chapter One: Discovering the Truth

Ulrich sat at his desk in Ms. Hertz's science class. He wasn't paying attention (as usual).

"So, in conclusion class, the atomic mass of a sodium chloride molecule that is negatively charged is…" Ms. Hertz said. The bell rang. "Don't forget to study your atom notes for Monday's test!" she said. Students filed out the door. Ulrich was last. Jeremie noticed his sluggishness and approached him.

"Something wrong?" he asked.

"Oh it's nothing, just a little upset." Ulrich responded.

"Oh, ok, well XANA seems to be taking a break for now, I'll keep you posted." Jeremie responded. Ulrich just shrugged and went to his favorite tree.

He sat there for over an hour. His heart pained him. It was not just a little problem. Yumi had gone on a date with William in the park. Ulrich was walking Kiwi for Odd, and he had seen them together. She looked so happy… he thought and then a quick SNAP brought him back to reality. He jumped, and then breathed a sigh of relief to see that it was only a squirrel. For the next half hour he reflected, and then a noise tore him away from his thoughts. It was Yumi. "Why aren't you with William?" Ulrich said sarcastically. Yumi sighed. "I think it's time you know the truth, Ulrich…" He stopped her. "I know, you love William and you don't like me. Well, that's a reassuring comment. Thanks for nothing." Ulrich stormed off. By the tree, Yumi stared at the sullen form walking away and thought What have I done?

Inside his room, he crawled into bed and buried himself in the covers. He began to sob. Odd opened the door. "What's up?" he said, and added an "Oh." once he saw the shaking form under the sheets. "I'll come back later." Ulrich ignored him. For him, the world was shattered. How could Yumi love that, that, that jerk! I love her! I only wish she loved me back… These were the words, the only words he thought for the next two hours. Finally, he drifted off to a pained and sorrowful sleep.

Ulrich sat on a bench in the school courtyard. Yumi walked up and sat down. They enjoyed chatting for a little bit, but then William came over. "Ha, you lost, jackass!" William retorted. "Go off and cry, nothing you can do will make Yumi leave me!" Ulrich hurled insult after insult at him, but nothing worked. Then there was a flash of white light, and suddenly he was watching Yumi and William having lunch together in the woods. They seemed to be having a good time until an unseen force caused Yumi to collapse. Ulrich rushed at her, frantically trying to revive her, but to no avail. With a pained expression on her face, she became limp in his arms. "Yumi! Wake up! You gotta wake up! Please!" he sobbed. No answer. "YUMI!" It was hopeless. She was gone.

And then he awoke. He panted heavily. The clock said 1:39 AM. He was soaked in sweat. He looked over at Odd.

"What the… Ulrich, what was up with all the yelling? Some of us plan on sleeping tonight." the blonde boy said.

"Well, let me start from the beginning. I was walking Kiwi when I saw Yumi and William on a date. I got mad and went to my tree after Science class. Yumi came up to me and she started to say something, but I knew already what it was. She loved William and not me. I walked away, and eventually fell asleep and had a dream. In the dream, William literally snatched Yumi from my hands. They were eating lunch, and she collapsed from something. I tried to revive her, but she died." Ulrich finished his story and Odd stared at him in shock.

"We can discuss this further in the morning. Let's get some sleep." The spiky haired boy said and turned out the light.

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Yumi looked at the clock. 6:16 AM. Poor Ulrich… If only he knew how I loved him…I was only going out with William because he wanted to… She wept. Hiroki was walking by. "Oh, Ulrich, I loooooovvvveee you!" he said in a mocking tone. Yumi instantly whipped to the doorway and grabbed him by the neck. "SHUT UP!" she yelled. He ran off, probably to play with his action figures or something…

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Ulrich cursed as the alarm clock buzzed incessantly. He reached over a punched it. It stopped. Odd was still sleeping. "GET UP YOU LAZY BUM!" he yelled. Odd stirred. "No mommy, I want the red balloon!"

"ODD!"

"But mommy…"

"GET UP RIGHT NOW!"

"I wanted the red balloon! You're mean! I hate you!" Odd screamed. Then he opened his eyes. "Oh, hi, Ulrich! What's up?"

"I'll tell you what's up! 'I want the red balloon mommy!'" he said in a mocking tone.

"Oh, did I have that dream again?" Odd said.

"Yes, now get up or you'll be late for breakfast." Ulrich said sarcastically.

With a burst of lightning speed, Odd dressed, cleaned up and was inhaling his eggs and biscuits within five minutes.

"Jeez, Odd, where's the fire?" Aelita said.

"Mmphfdfsofij!" Odd replied.

"What, I couldn't hear you." She said kindly.

"I sdfh, Mmphfdfsofij!" Odd said. He finished his food and stated more clearly, "I said, This is good!"

"Oh, that's a relief." Aelita said, laughing. Just then Ulrich came up. "Hey, what's up?" she offered.

"Go away." he said angrily when he saw Yumi.

"Ulrich, I need to talk to you." she said softly. "It's about William…"

"I already know, you like him and not me…" he said unhappily.

"Just listen to me! I do not like him more than you! I just wanted to see what he was like! Can you just give him a chance?" she yelled.

"I-I-I had no idea… I'm sorry…" Ulrich said.

"It's okay. But put a grin on that face. No one likes a sourpuss." Yumi said matter-of-factly. With a smile, Ulrich turned around to kiss her when…

CLIFFY! Haha! When I get five reviews, I'll continue! Lyokoaddict over and out!