Alternate Ending 1

A/N: Okay, so here's that alternate ending I promised. X3 Umm… I'll probably post another one, but I'm not revealing anything at this point in time. It probably won't be as long as the other chapters have been in the past because this was a draft that I've tidied up and was abandoned before the actually ending. (Why yes, I have that much time on my hands to have three endings. XD From about seven o'clock at night to about 4 in the mornings on weekends. X3 Seven to twelve on weekdays. XD This takes place after chapter 25. So, 26 would have probably have been the end. XD

Odd-I think some of them will like this ending. ^-^

Ulrich-*kicks* 'Course they will. Bet they don't like the next one.

Odd-Is that a challenge? *gets in fighting stance*

Ulrich-No, it wasn't. *laughs*

Aelita-(mumbles under breath) boys…

Onward to the story my fabulous reviewers! X3

He kicked a lone rock across the Computer Lab's metal floor. It wasn't that bad of a deal for him and it would keep him safe until they did find a cure, but what if they didn't? He voiced his concern.

"There's always a cure and we're going to find it. We almost gave up on Aelita materialization before and we didn't and look where we are now? We've got Aelita here with us. We'll all keep in contact with you and even help you keep up with schoolwork," Jeremie stated from his normal position in the chair in front of the supercomputer.

Ulrich looked at his friends' faces. Aelita's was twisted into sympathy and regret. Odd's expression was actually difficult to read. He looked like he was trying to keep a smile on his face to give Ulrich reassurance, but he also looked sad and confused. Yumi… Her face was the easiest for him to read. He knew that she was trying to hide it, but he could see the remorse and longing in her eyes. She didn't want him to have to leave…

"It's your decision to make… We either do this or take our chances and let you turn into a beast…" Jeremie told him.

Ulrich had heard that enough over the days he'd known about his predicament. He knew that it was either this, risk his life, or let the change happen. The latter was definitely not his favorite choice. "Fine."

"Aelita, I want you and Odd to go with him. Yumi, you tell William and his pack that Ulrich decided to go into hiding or something. They can't know about Lyoko," Jeremie stated as a look of pure determination spread across his face. He spun around to face the computer as Odd, Aelita, and Ulrich headed for the scanner room.

(*)(*)(*)(*) Lyoko—Ice Sector (*)(*)(*)(*)

"We'll be on Lyoko daily…" Odd stated as Jeremie began running some programs.

"It's now possible for you to access the interfaces in the towers and to deactivate them. We'll keep in contact with you over my and Aelita's laptops when we're at school and we'll come here every day so that you don't get lonely," Jeremie stated from above.

"I just hope you find the cure. Too much seclusion can kill a person," he stated as he tried to make a small joke.

"Ulrich, I'm going to show you how to access information from the interface in the towers. Odd, you stand guard outside," Aelita commanded. Ulrich figured she either hadn't gotten the joke or knew that this was too serious a situation for jokes.

(*)(*)(*)(*) Earth—Ishiyama Residence. 10:00 p.m. (*)(*)(*)(*)

-Yumi-

"We'll find the cure and you know it," she stated. She'd asked Aelita to borrow her laptop, which was connected to the supercomputer and Lyoko, so that she could talk to Ulrich and keep him company.

"I know… I've got faith in you guys… I'm just worried that my mom is going to freak when she finds out that I'm missing. I hate that I've left her all alone…" Ulrich said as Yumi yawned.

"I wonder what story Jeremie came up with to tell her…" she said as she contemplated the idea. Jeremie couldn't tell her about Lyoko so he would definitely have to make something up for both the principal and his mother.

"Who knows. Odd, Aelita, and Jeremie probably all came up with it, though," he stated with a short laugh. "I kind of dread coming back and having people ask me about something that didn't even happen…"

It was Yumi's turn to laugh. She had to keep it quiet so Hiroki or her parents didn't wake up.

"You should get some sleep… We can talk tomorrow. I think I'll explore Lyoko while you're gone," he stated.

"Good-night, then, Ulrich…" she stated as she fixed her pillow back to the position she'd need it for falling asleep.

"Night Yumi…" he said as he cut the connection.

(*)(*)(*)(*) An Undetermined Date Later (*)(*)(*)(*)

Jeremie entered the code for the thousandth time and waited. He hoped that this time the green plus symbol would tell him he'd finally tweaked it enough to get Ulrich's werewolf side gone for good.

The Lyoko Warriors watched over his shoulder in anticipation. It had been awhile and William had joined their ranks. They'd needed the extra help.

"Yes! We've done it!" Jeremie yelled in celebration after the green symbol had appeared across the screen. "Ulrich! We've finally found it! It works through Lyoko and will split your two sides and then kill the werewolf one! Yes!"

Yumi had nearly jumped for joy and had hugged Odd, William, and Aelita as she turned to the screen to see the bright smile across Ulrich's face. "You're finally coming home…"

He nodded as the gang got ready to welcome their member home.

A/N: I'm leaving you all with quite a bit to read. XDD I'm going to post the other alternate ending either later or later later. XDD Not sure yet. Lol. Anyway, read and review! What are your thoughts on how it could have ended?

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