Author's Note: Yes, for once I am putting up a story that is current with all of the episodes, which means this takes place right after the episode Final Round, and kind of during it, too, at first. Please review, I'll review a story of yours in exchange, too!

Title: Home and Hope

Aelita watched as Lyoko was destroyed. Lyoko as in her home. It was kind of weird, associated Lyoko with home, especially since in that 'home' an evil computer virus tried to kill her and take over the world. But, she did see Lyoko as her home, in a way, considering she had been there for years, and kind of grew attached to it.

And it was now all gone with three blows. She tried to stop him, her friends, Yumi, Ulrich, and Odd, tried to stop it, they all did what they could. But, in truth, XANA had won, he came out strongest.

Now, not only her home of Lyoko would be destroyed, but her other home, Earth, would be destroyed, too. How could they have trusted William? How could they have let this happen? It just wasn't fair.

Along with Lyoko, her father was gone, too.

Later, the Lyoko gang were in the Hermatige. 'If only I could've seen him again,' Aelita thought to herself, soon to voice the thought. Then, Jeremie got a message.

Aelita was surprised as anybody to find out that it was a message from the Internet, and from Franz Hopper. Maybe there was hope.

Maybe there was a chance that she would be able to have her father, even if she didn't have one of her homes. But, no matter what, the fact remained the same.

There was no way Lyoko would be back.