Disclaimer: Don't own Three Delivery or Code Lyoko
A/n: this was a bizzare idea I had one day, I'm good at writing Code: Lyoko and I'm good at writing Three Delivery so why not bring them together? Hope you like it, and pls. no flames
Code: Chinatown
"Okay, I thought you had to have good grades for this" Ulrich said looking at the paper in his hands "The foreign exchange program."
"Who knows, maybe they thought a change of location would be good for you" Jeremy suggested
"Whatever they thought, with Xana gone it's going to get pretty boring around here." Odd said from his spot on the floor.
"He has a point" Yumi smiled "Aelita's here, safe, with us so we're free to do as we like for a change"
"She's right, either way, this is your choice, Ulrich" Aelita said from her perch on Jeremy's bed
"Just remember, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity, Ulrich" Jeremy stated.
Ulrich went back to his room his thoughts still churning, should he go? He wasn't sure, but he knew Jeremy was right; this was a great opportunity he had to admit that. After about an out of raking his brain he began to pack, he was going to go with the program.
'I hope I'm not making a big mistake' he thought wirily as Odd walked in
"So does this mean you're going?" Odd asked as Ulrich stuffed his journal (a/n: I know in the show they called it a diary, but for some reason I have trouble saying a guy has a "diary") into his bag
"Yep, Jeremy's right, besides, I might like it" Ulrich said "It's not like I have a whole lot to do here"
"That's true, but I hope you don't forget to write us, good buddy." Odd gave Ulrich one of his rare serious looks.
"I'll write, don't worry about that, I just hope my mobile will work over there"
"Where are you going? You never said"
"The USA" Ulrich said indifferently
"State side, cool," Odd grinned
"San Francisco, California, according to this the family I'm staying with is the Wu family"
"Japanese, Yumi could give you some great pointers" Odd stated
"With a name like 'Wu' I would guess they were Chinese" Yumi stated from the door, "but I'm sure I could give you some good tips on how to make a good first impression, that is if they follow their native customs. Let me see that paper."
Ulrich handed Yumi the paper and Yumi looked it over finding a name "Mei Hua Wu" she read now let's see if you can pronounce"
"Mei Hua" Ulrich repeated trying his best to imitate the way Yumi had said it but the accent made him wince
"Not bad, we'll keep trying so you can get it right by the time you have to meet her face to face." Yumi said
"How are you sure it's a woman?"
"The name is feminine, besides it said so in the information about her" Yumi pointed out
"Oh…"
"How about I teach you how to use chopsticks, I mean, that is one of the few things the Chinese and the Japanese can really agree on"
"How would I, a German kid, explain how I happen to know how to use chopsticks?" Ulrich asked
"Tell them you had a Japanese friend at school who taught you" Odd said
"Hey, it's the truth" Yumi shrugged figuring honesty was the best policy.
After a few days Ulrich had mastered using chopsticks just in time for his flight to America.
"Good luck, Ulrich" Yumi hugged Ulrich, which for her was a rare gesture.
"Thanks, Yumi" Ulrich stated "and guys, I'll keep in touch, okay."
"Okay…"
Ulrich got to the airport and momentarily wondered if he was making the right choice, then he set his jaw that he was and pulled his passport out of his pocket to be checked.
The plane ride seemed to take forever, and he was glad when they finally landed and he went into the terminal.
'How do I know where to go?' he thought momentarily then saw a teen girl about his age holding up a sign with his name on it in neat handwriting. 'Ah, there we go' the girl was Asian, probably of Chinese decent, and looked quite confident in herself, a lot like Yumi did, but they held few physical similarities. This girl was shorter than Yumi, he figured, by about an inch or so.
"Hello, I'm Ulrich Stern" he stated
"Sue Yee, and this is my Nana, Mei Hua"
"Well, Sue, it's good to meet you" he turned to Mei Hua "and you too"
"Well, Ulrich, I guess we need to get your things" Mei Hua stated it was as if she was unsure about how this was to work, and frankly, when it came to that awkward boat she was in, he was first oarsman.
"Okay," Sue went out ahead and Ulrich turned to Mei Hua "Do you want me to call you Mei Hua, or Mrs. Wu?"
Mei Hua thought for a moment before a gentle smile graced her features "Nana is fine" she stated "you wouldn't be the only one outside of the family to call me that"
"Okay" Ulrich agreed it was easier for him to say and remember; besides he had very little contact with his own grandparents so this worked fine for him.
They got his things from the carrousel and got ready to leave.
They arrived at home to be welcomed by Sid, Tobey, Barney, and Calvin. Then Ulrich's jet lag finally caught up to him and he decided to take a short nap.
Mei Hua had warned her trio about keeping their secret and they promised to do their best to do exactly that, but Kong Li had other plans for Ulrich.
To Be Continued