Chapter 4: The Resurrection

Monday-6:30 AM

BEEP BEEP BEEP

Matthew: *groan* Shut up alarm.

Groaning and grumbling, Matthew turned over and turned off his alarm clock. It was now Monday morning, the first day of school.

Matthew: I'm not very happy that school is starting today, but I can't do anything about it now. Oh well, I may as well get a shower before breakfast.

Matthew hobbled out of bed and picked up his soap and shampoo, towel, and a new set of clothes and headed to the washrooms. Once there, he stepped into one of the empty showers and turned on the hot water. He sighed as he felt the water run down his body, waking up him. After the shower, he dried himself off, changed his clothes, brushed his teeth, and went back to his room to gather his supplies for his first school day.

Meanwhile in the cafeteria, Natalie and the gang were sitting at their table enjoying their breakfast. However, Matthew wasn't there.

Natalie: I wonder where Matthew is. I hope he didn't decide to run off again without a word.

Gary: Ah he's probably just getting himself ready for his first day here. Give him a few minutes Nat. He'll be here soon.

As if on cue, Matthew showed up with his bag and his plate of food.

Matthew: Morning everyone.

All: Morning.

Jonah: So Matt, you ready for your first day at Kadic?

Matthew: Yes I am, but I'm not ready to hear my alarm clock wailing in my ear in the morning.

The gang laughed.

Mariah: You'll get used to it. So, what classes do you have for this year?

Matthew pulled out his schedule.

Matthew: Let's see. I have Computer Science, Math, PE, Lunch, Science, Foreign Language, and History.

Gary: Looks like you'll have me for PE and Science mate.

Jonah: I'm with you for Math and History.

Alexis: I got Foreign Language with you.

Mariah: And I have History with you too.

Natalie: And I have you for Math and Science.

Matthew: So it looks like I have at least one class with everyone this year.

All: Yep!

Just then, the bell rang signifying the beginning of the day.

Matthew: Well guys, see you all later on. I'm off to Computer Science.

Natalie: Have a good first day.

Matthew: Thanks, you too.

8:00 AM-Computer Science Classroom

Matthew entered his first classroom. The room had 32 desktop computers all of them the same. Matthew chose a seat in the middle of the room and waited for his class to start. A few seconds later, the tardy bell rang and the teacher stood up from his desk. He had short blonde hair, brown eyes, and wore a blue long sleeved shirt, khaki cargo pants, and blue shoes.

Teacher: Good morning everyone. And welcome to my Computer Science class. My name is Mr. Jeremy Belpois and I will be your teacher for this year. Now let me tell you a little bit about myself before we begin. Well to start, I was a student here at Kadic and I graduate as Valedictorian in my class. My wife also went here and graduated with me as the Salutatory. I went to a university in Paris where I earned my Master's Degree in Computer Science and 4 years ago, I began teaching this class. I am also good friends with the PE teacher Coach Ulrich Stern.

Matthew gasped. The PE teacher that he ran into his first day here is best friends with his Computer Science teacher.

Matthew: (to himself) Boy it's a small world isn't it.

Jeremy: Now enough about me. Let's begin. Beside your computer, you will find a small folder. Inside is a set of tasks that you must accomplish on your computer before the end of the class. There will also be sets of instructions to guide you. If you are stuck and the instructions aren't enough help, please don't be afraid to ask me for help. Now then, you may begin.

*Cue XANA's Theme here*

Abandoned Factory-Computer Room

Unknown to Matthew and unknown to everyone else, all the screens on the computer started to flash on. The strange eye looking symbol at Matthew and his gang saw on the core yesterday appeared on every screen and glowed bright red. The wires connecting the computer began to spark as a strange black specter emerged from the computer and began traveling out of the factory. It then split itself a part into six smaller specters. Two of the mini specters headed towards the academy while the others went in other directions.

Matthew turned out to be quite the student in his class. Thanks to his knowledge of computers he nearly done with his tasks that he had in his folder. But unknown to him, the black specter crept through the window and slithered its way onto the floor and towards Matthew's computer. Jeremy thought he saw strange something at the window. He looked but he saw nothing.

The specter slowly crept through the wires of Matthew's computer. Matthew was nearly done with his assignments when his computer started to flash and spark uncontrollably and then completely shut off.

Matthew: What the…hey what's going on?

Jeremy: Something wrong Matthew?

Matthew: Yeah, I was almost done with my assignments when all of the sudden, my computer started to spark up and flash and then it just turned off. I didn't push a button or clicked on anything, it just happened.

Then suddenly, Matthew's screen turned on and he saw the strange eye symbol on his screen.

Matthew: Uhh…Mr. Belpois? Something just appeared on my screen. Like a strange looking eye.

Jeremy: Hmm? A strange looking eye?

Jeremy thought that Matthew was playing a prank or something, then it hit him like a ton of bricks.

Jeremy: Wait a minute…computer shutting off unexpectedly…strange looking eye…oh no no no!

Jeremy shot up from his seat and rushed over to Matthew's computer. He couldn't believe what he was seeing.

Jeremy: No…no it's impossible!

Gymnasium

Ulrich was teaching his class the basics in Physical Fitness when suddenly all the lights began to spark and flicker. Ulrich looked up as the students began to get scarred. Ulrich continued to look at the ceiling lights' wondering what was happening. Then suddenly, the specter emerged from the lights and aimed itself right at Ulrich. He gasped realization now hitting him. He jumped out of the way just in time.

Ulrich: I don't believe it…it can't be…it just cannot be.

Ishiyama Martial Arts Academy

Yumi was in the middle of training her students when another one of the mini specters crept in through the door. Yumi didn't notice it at first and neither did her students.

Yumi: Ok everyone, 10 minute break. You've all worked hard.

Students: Yes Sensei.

They bowed at Yumi, who bowed back, and went on break. The specter crept right past her and entered one of Yumi training dummies. The dummy started to move and the strange symbol appeared in his eyes. Yumi thought she heard creaking noise behind her. She turned around and saw the dummy. It gave her a mighty punch in the stomach that sent her into the wall. Yumi groaned in pain as her students watched in awe and confusion. Yumi gathered herself back on her feet and took a good look at the dummy and saw the symbol in his eyes.

Yumi: No…not you…we got rid of you…we destroyed you!

Odd Della Robbia's House

Odd was busy in the kitchen making himself some breakfast. He was listening to one of Aelita's newest songs and loved it.

Odd: Boy Aelita sure does know how to make great music. No wonder the SubDigitals wanted her as their DJ.

Odd continued to listen to the music unaware that the fourth of the six mini specters entered his house. It made its way to Odd MP3 player and slowly crept inside. Suddenly, Odd music began to make really loud high-pitched scratch noises. Odd groaned as the sound travelled through his ears. He yanked out his earphones and tried to stop the song, but it didn't. Odd tried again and again, but to no avail. Then the strange looking eye appeared on the MP3's tiny screen. Odd jumped back startled.

Odd: It can't be…it can't be you…not again!

William Dunbar's House

William was sitting on the living room couch watching the morning news and eating some eggs and bacon that he made himself for breakfast. He was too busy looking at the screen to notice the fifth mini specter enter his TV.

TV Reporter: We don't know who was behind the wheel at the time of the hit and run situation, but as of right now, police are already investigating possible suspects. Back to you in the studio.

News Reporter: Thank you very much for that update. Moving on to…

William: Hey what happened?

William's TV cut off unexpectedly and he was very puzzled as to why it happened. He tried knocking on the TV in an attempt to turn it on again.

William: Come on you stupid hunk of wires, turn on already!

With one final knock, the TV turned back on.

William: Ah that's better.

But as William sat back down on the couch, he saw something that made him shutter. On the TV screen was the strange looking eye. William knew all too well what it was.

William: No…not you…you were destroyed!

Jeremy and Aelita's House

While Jeremy was at Kadic teaching his class, Aelita stayed home by herself. She was on her laptop searching the web for top music ratings. She wanted to see how her music was compared to the others. But before she could get on the internet, the sixth mini specter entered her laptop and caused it to malfunction.

Aelita: Hey what's going on? What's happening?

The computer made a small, sparky explosion that made Aelita jump in fright and caused her to drop her laptop on the floor. She stepped back in case of another explosion but instead she saw the strange eye symbol on her screen. She shuttered in fright as memories of that symbol came flooding back into her head.

Aelita: No…no no no…it can't be!

Kadic Academy

Matthew: Mr. Belpois is everything alright? What's going on?!

Jeremy didn't say anything. He was too much in shock by what he saw. He thought that he and his friends were rid of him for good. Jeremy finally found his voice.

Jeremy: XANA is back…