And now, finally, heres the concluding part of the Truths chapter. Hope you enjoy it, and then continue on to the next new chapter. Oh yes, and I'll update the story next week. Till then!

An Unexpected Development – Truths... Conclusion

"So let me get this straight" Mrs. Ishiyama said as she stared at Yumi and Aelita sitting opposite of her at the kitchen table.
"You're the 'Father' of the baby, is that right?"
Aelita nodded, blushing slightly.
"And it's because of this incident that happened on.. on.."
"Lyoko, Mom" Yumi said.
"Thanks. So, because of this incident that happened on Lyoko, thats why Yumi's pregnant?"
"Y-yes, but again, I really didn't know this was going to happen. I just wanted to help Yumi get back to Earth and it was the best idea at the time and-"
"Hey! Calm down Aelita, it's ok" Yumi said as she gave the hyperventilating and ranting girl's hand a squeeze. "It wasn't your fault. Right Mom?"
"Yes, but.. why are you telling me all this now?" Mrs. Ishiyama asked as she gave the girls a questioning look. "I mean, it does help explain a lot about your pregnancy, and why you always stayed out so late some nights, so why give up the secret now?"
"Because there's been another, er.. incident" Yumi said.
"Oh no..." Mrs Ishiyama groaned and then turned to Aelita.
"Please don't tell me your pregnant too!"
"What?" Aelita gasped as Yumi spluttered and choked on her tea.
"Oh no, no, it's nothing that bad, it's just... er.."
"Remember that evil virus I told you about, Mom? Xana? Well, he tricked me into believing he wanted to help, and now thanks to him the baby's got.. how did Jeremie put, Aelita?"
"A viral hormonal program was added to the baby's DNA which will cause a meta-growth activity within the cellular develop of the child" Aelita said, and as Mrs. Ishiyama stared stupidly at her, she added: "The baby's growing faster, which means she'll be born much earlier then normal"
"How much earlier?" Yumi's mom asked.
"Four months"
This time it was Mrs. Ishiyama's turn to choke on her tea.
"Four months?!"
"Well, if we hadn't saved Yumi when we did, then Xana's virus probably would've made her give birth right then and there" Aelita said.
"Um, okay, but still, this will take some explaining to everyone" Mrs Ishiyama said as she used her napkin to rub away some drops of tea from the table.
"Not actually Mom" Yumi said.
"After all, we've already got our doctor stumped with the fact that I'm a virgin that's pregnant, so this'll just be another mystery to him"
"Mm, point taken" Mrs. Ishiyama said.
"Well, there's nothing we can do about it, so I guess we'll have to take it in stride. Hopefully it might finally make your father realize that what the doctor said was true"
"One more thing Mom" Yumi said as her mom stood up and started to gather up the cups and saucers.
"Can Aelita stay over again tonight?"

Later that night, after dinner and after Yumi had dragged one of the spare futons up to her room for Aelita to sleep on, the dark haired girl flopped down on her bed with a sigh.
"Mmm, after today I'm really looking forward to getting a good night's sleep"
"Uhm, yeah, sure" Aelita nodded absently as she checked her watch.
"Hm? What's up Aelita?" Yumi asked as she sat up in bed and stared down at her friend where she lay on the floor at the foot end of Yumi's bed.
"Why are you so nervous?"
"Oh, no reason" Aelita said as she glanced down at her watch again, and then both of them jumped as something went thump! on Yumi's window.
"What was that?" Yumi frowned as she stood up and walked over to her window.
"I don't know, but I think I'll go downstairs to check it out"
"Downstairs? Hey wait-" Yumi started to say, but Aelita had already left, and as Yumi wondered what the pink haired girl was up to a knock made her turn back to her window where Ulrich was standing, and in a flash she realized why Aelita had been acting so weird.
'And I thought Odd was sneaky..' she thought to herself as she walked up to her window and opened it.
"Uh, hey Yumi" Ulrich said as he stepped into her room and closed the window behind him.
"So, um, how are you feeling?"
"A little bit tired, nothing some sleep can't cure" Yumi said as she sat down on her bed.
"So, what brings you here this time of night?"
"Well, I- I came to say sorry for being such a jerk to you when you needed me most" Ulrich said nervously as he stood in front of her. "It's just that my head got so stuffed with my own worries that I didn't even consider for a minute that you'd be just as worried too, even more"
"And so, if you'll forgive me, I promise I'll do my best to help you through this, even if I have to marry you like your dad wants me to"
Yumi stared in surprise at Ulrich, and was about to thank him when she saw a faint flicker of fear flash through his eyes.
'He's scared I'm going to say yes' she realized, and to her surprise she didn't feel angry at that.
"Thanks Ulrich" she said as she stood up and gave him a hug.
"But you don't have to worry. If we can just be friends again, that'll be okay with me"
"Really?" Ulrich said, and then, as he realized how relieved he'd sound, asked Yumi:
"Are you sure?"
"I'm sure" Yumi smiled. "Now you better get back to Kadic quick, because if my Dad catches you here he'll definitely make you walk up the aisle with me!"
A few minutes later, after Ulrich had shimmied down the drain and scurried off into the dark streets back to school, Aelita came walked back into the room with a slightly sheepish look on her face.
"So, did you and Ulrich work things out?"
"Yeah" Yumi nodded. "He offered to help support me, but I told him thanks, but no thanks"
"Huh? But why?" Aelita asked, confused.
"Because" Yumi said as she climbed back into her bed and smiled at Aelita.
"I realized I didn't need him"

"I still don't think it was such a good thing telling your Mom" Jeremie said the next day as they all sat together on the stone benches under a tree in the courtyard of Kadic High.
"Yes, I know, but at least now I won't have to come up with an excuse if something else does happen with the baby" Yumi said as she leaned back against the bench's backrest and closed her eyes as she enjoyed the sun shining down on her.
"By the way, have you finished finding out why Xana was so interested in my baby?"
"Not yet, but I'm sure I'll know why the baby got him so worked up by tonight"
"And speaking of my baby... you two can come out now! I know you're hiding there!" Yumi said to the bushes behind her which suddenly started to whisper to each other, and then shook and rustled as Milly and Tamiya stepped out of them, looking very sheepish at having been caught spying on the gang.
"Um, sorry Yumi, but we couldn't hearing.. Um, is it true? You're really pregnant?"
"Yep" Yumi nodded at the two dumbstruck kids, and then patted the open space on the seat next to her.
"And I'm actually glad you two are here, because I was going to come see you guys today to ask if you could write about me in the newspaper"
"Wait, you want us to tell the school you're pregnant?" Tamiya asked, shocked.
"That's right" Odd grinned as he walked up behind Yumi.
"We've got to warn everyone so that they can get to some food from the cafeteria before Yumi eats it all up"
"Oh thanks Odd" Yumi said in mock anger as Milly and Tamiya giggled.
"And first off" she said as she saw Milly glance towards Ulrich. "Ulrich is not the father"
Milly's cheeks turned scarlet, and then she shook herself and went into professional mode as she reached into her pocket and pulled out her notebook and pen.
"Okay, so let's start from the beginning. When did you first find out you where pregnant?"

"Well, that didn't go to badly" Yumi said as she and the gang sat together in the cafeteria during lunchtime.
The interview with Milly hadn't taken as long as Yumi had thought it would, and although she felt a slight thread of dread slither through her gut about tomorrow, at least this time she'd be able to handle the situation of everyone finding out better then last time.
"Yeah, although I see the cafeteria will be doing badly soon" Odd said as he scooped a mouthful of ice cream into his mouth. "Looks like I wasn't too far off the mark this morning, eh Yumi?"
Yumi blushed slightly and glanced down at her tray, which just a few moments ago had held quite a bit of food plus two bowls of ice cream for dessert (Aelita had given Yumi hers), and now had only empty plates covering it.
"Heh, it almost looks like you and Odd are having an eating contest" Ulrich grinned, which Yumi was glad to see since she'd been worried that the chat they had had last night might have upset him.
And then a growl from her stomach pulled her out of her thoughts and back to the cafeteria as she realized to her shock that she was still hungry.
"Hey, don't look so surprised" Jeremie said as he saw the look on Yumi's face.
"With how the baby's growing in you, I wouldn't be surprised if you ate all day long just to keep up with its growth"
"Yeah I know but now I'm craving ice cream again... and Odd's got the last bowl!"
"Mm?" Odd mumbled around the ice cream stuffed in his mouth as he glanced worriedly at his four friends that were staring at him.
"Oh, all right" he sighed as he swallowed his dessert, and gave Yumi his half full bowl.
"Thanks Odd, you're the best!" Yumi grinned as she tucked into the ice cold dessert, and as soon as she finished it she sat back, stared sadly at the bowl and sighed.
"What's wrong Yumi?" Aelita asked.
"I'm still in the mood for ice cream" Yumi grumbled as she frowned down at the bowl.
"Well, since you just finished the last bowl, you'll have to wait till you get home tonight for more" Odd said. "Unless you can magically- woah!" he gasped as he, Odd, Jeremie and Aelita watched wide eye as a soft glow surrounded Yumi and the ice cream bowl, and then for a second there was a high clear note, and as it and the glow vanished the bowl was once again filled with ice cream.
"Uh, Jeremie?" Odd said. "I don't think you need to bother analyzing that data anymore..."

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