AN: Ok guys! I finally took some time off of doing my homework to give you guys another chapter (though I have a 5-7 page paper to work on, too!). Sorry it took me so long this time! I promise these next few chapters should be heating up a little. Not only have I hit the 800 review mark, but also we're getting closer to the end, I can feel it! This is a slightly shorter chapter, but it helps move things along. I'll answer reviews, then let you at it!

Fariegirl270: Whoa! I'm glad you like BCH! Miss best fanfic writer of 2004-2005, hm? You've done a pretty good job of buttering me up!It helps when people go more into depth than just a few words. Hopefully I can keep up the quality you are used to!

Kodra: I will be working on developing my main ACC, Ari, in later chapters. Darryl, Isabelle, Mr. Hyonin, etc. will probably not be brought into play much more… they're mainly functioning as extras. Jin will hopefully be playing more of a part in the story, provided G-force doesn't mind helping out a little more. I really appreciate the suggestions you made in your review. I didn't realize that I relied so much on dialogue and I will try to use more description in later chapters.

Ulrichfangirl: BCH was started July 10th, 2004. Seems like forever ago!

I.E.T.S.: I'm glad BCH motivated you! Sometimes I wonder if my writing is just for the pleasure of other people, but hearing that it has helped you makes me feel better about writing it.

Tellemicus Sundance: Actually, I didn't read 'A Change in Feeling.' From the show, I just noticed Odd's slight attraction to Aelita over the course of Season 1 and decided to play on it a little bit, though that might be the only time I mention it.

Drafonis: Good to see you reviewing again! I like to leave the "what ifs" open just in case I want to go that route. Every now and then it comes in handy. Plus, it gives the reader something to play with when I'm not able to update. Don't worry about my study habits! I am planning on passing all my classes ;)

Ok.. That was a lot of reviews.. You guys are just that good! Before I let you get to the chapter, I want to send out a HUGE thank you to G-Force 4. He's been a great help in getting me inspired and with seeing Season 2. You guys seriously have him to thank for this chapter. Ok, now without further ado, chapter 52! Read, review, and enjoy!


For the rest of the day, Ulrich stuck by Yumi as often as he could. When the patrol schedules went out, he was happy to see that the pairs had been switched. Ulrich and Yumi were scheduled to patrol from 8-9:30 p.m. and Odd went out with Ari from 9:30-11 p.m. Theo and Jeremy weren't scheduled to patrol for that night.

After supper, the student counselors went back to their respective cabins to try to get some work done or sleep before their shifts. Yumi spent most of her time searching for her missing diary. As the night wore on, she was increasingly worried that one of the girls in her cabin had taken and read it. Once night had fully set in, she was certain it was one of the girls and took to scowling at any of them that came too close. By the time she left to patrol, the girls were all in their beds, avoiding her accusing glare.

Ulrich waited in the mess hall for her, chatting idly with Darryl, who had just finished up his shift with Mr. Hyonin.

"Well, Yumi's here so I'll let you two get started," Mr. Hyonin said as Yumi stomped in.

"Uh… is something wrong?" Ulrich asked as the two stepped out into the night air.

"It's nothing… I just think that the girls in my cabin took… something important to me," Yumi said angrily.

"What is this something?" Ulrich asked, trying to keep his face expressionless.

"Just something important!" Yumi fumed.

"Ok… you don't need to snap at me," Ulrich said quietly, putting his hands in his pockets.

"I'm sorry, it just bothers me… The thing they took was private, and I really want it back," Yumi said apologetically, looking at the ground. "Maybe it'd be best if I look around for a bit by myself. Maybe I could cool down my temper that way."

"Are you sure? I can just be quiet while we walk if you want." Ulrich knew she needed the time to collect herself, but hated letting her go into the dark alone.

"Yeah… I'll go around by the cabins… How about we meet by the lake dock in 45 minutes?"

"Ok, call me if you need anything… See you at 8:45." Ulrich walked off toward the forest behind the mess hall and classrooms. As he turned from Yumi, who was heading toward the boys' cabins, his hands dug deeper into his pockets, and the fingers on his right hand brushed warm steel.

After throwing a quick glance behind him to be sure Yumi was truly going the other way, Ulrich pulled it out of his pocket slowly. The moonlight glinted menacingly across the casing, sending a shiver down his spine. Even though he hated it, the knife still intrigued him, and he carefully unfolded the blade. In the moonlight, the stripes along the blade seemed to shift. By now, Ulrich was by the last classroom building in the row.

"Pretty little trinket you have there," a voice behind him said darkly.

The brunette whipped around, the knife held in front of him defensively. "Who's there, show yourself!" Ulrich said, his heart pounding.

"The rightful owner of that knife, who'd very much like to have it back," Theo said, stepping out from the shadow of the building.

"What makes you think I'm going to give it back to you?" Ulrich spat, still holding the knife in front of him, ready to strike if necessary.

"How do you think it would look to Yumi if she looked back and saw you fighting against me with a knife?" Theo asked softly, danger in his voice.

"Fine," Ulrich spat, snapping the knife shut. It only took two steps to cover the distance between the boys, and as Ulrich stood face-to-face with Yumi's tormentor, a fresh wave of hate coursed through him.

"Here's your knife, now leave Yumi alone. She doesn't want you, she never has. She hates you, Theo! And so help me God, if you lay another finger on her, I swear you'll regret it," Ulrich snarled as he dropped the knife so it landed at Theo's feet. Turning around swiftly, he started off around the building, knowing that if he hadn't left, he would have started a fight. As much as he wanted to kill Theo, he knew it was out of the question. Though a different night, a different time… then he'd be able to show Theo what happens to people who hurt his Yumi.

His mind still seething, he started for the edge of the forest that was closest to him. Because the entire camp was encircled by trees, he figured walking around the edge would be sufficient to check the area. Ulrich had just reached out his hand to touch one of the trees when he heard footsteps behind him. Before he could turn around, pain exploded in the back of his head, and he saw no more.


AN: That's it! I have a couple of ideas for the next chapter so next time there's a lull in my homework I'll get them started. I hope you guys liked this chapter! Let me know if you have any questions when you review, and I'll do my best to answer them in the next chapter's author note, or if you have a question I haven't answered, shoot me an email. Please leave a review before you go, thanks!