Bold – action within speaking form

Italics – flashbacks

"…" – talking

'…' – thinking

Bold/Italics – change of scenery

Bold/Underline/Italics – more emphasis when someone says something or something is realized by another person

Underline/Italics – minor Japanese words used within the story (also, lazy to translate XP)

Disclaimers: This is a crossover between Sailor Moon and Code Lyoko. I do not own these two shows. Sailor Moon is written by Naoko Takeuchi in manga form and aired as a series by Toei Animation and TV Asahi in Japan and by Kodansha Comics in North America. Code Lyoko is created by Thomas Romain and Tania Palumbo and aired as a series the Moon Scoop Group for France 3 in France and by Cartoon Network in North America.

"I am so glad that I am a year younger," said Usagi as she stretched.

"Why," asked an amused Odd.

"I only have to deal with the Inner Senshi shadows instead of my ex," said Usagi happily.

"Is that all," asked Aelita who giggled.

"Yup," said Usagi.

It was downtime and a new day for the heroes. After their English class, all of them, besides Yumi who was a year older, were hanging at their usual spot near the cafeteria's outside bench. The Lyoko gang was looking at Usagi and Hotaru in amusement though because the two girls weren't acting worried about the threat that was in Kadic. They seemed to be acting like regular teenage girls. When Usagi answered Odd's question on why she was glad she was a year younger, the others realized that the two girls weren't ignoring the threat. They were just trying to act normal for the OTHER students. "Ulrich dear," called out Sissi.

"Ugh," groaned Ulrich as the others laughed while he turned to the voice, "Hey Sissi."

"Ulrich dear," said a grinning Sissi, "I'm helping out a new student find his way around. Want to help me help him?"

"New student," asked Jeremie.

"Yes," said Sissi haughtily, "I just SAID that, Belpois."

Before anyone could ask who Sissi was helping out, a familiar mop of black hair came over. The Lyoko gang stared as they saw the green jacket on said guy's body as Usagi gulped when she saw the blue eyes. Hotaru grabbed onto her hime's hand in reassurance as the guy came closer. Ulrich clenched his hand into a fist when he finally saw what the guy's eyes held… evil intent with a hint of lust. "Meet Darien Shields," said Sissi, "Daddy wanted me to show him around the school."

"Nice to meet you," said Aelita as the others were silent.

"It's nice to meet you, too," said Darien with a fake gentle smile.

"Well, we'll leave you to giving that tour," said Jeremie, "Come on, cousin. We have tutoring to do."

Usagi nodded her head as she gathered her belongings as well. She didn't feel comfortable with this fake Mamoru looking at her like that. She didn't like how he was still staring at her. Grabbing Jeremie's hand, the two were about to go to Jeremie's dorm room to study but were stopped. Another hand grabbed Usagi's shoulder and hand that were carrying her bag, thus stopping the duo. The others stared because it was Darien's hand that was on Usagi's shoulder/hand. Ulrich, however, wasn't going to have none of that. "Hey," said Ulrich, "Get your hand off of her."

"Sorry," said Darien, "Though this is also abrupt, but I was wondering to know your name?"

"Her name's Usagi," said Sissi who glared, "Come on, Darien. There's more to see."

"Usagi," said Darien, "What a lovely name. I'm sorry to impose, but what subject you need help with? I can help you."

"You have got to be kidding me," said Odd who was staring incredulously.

"No thanks," said Usagi, "I don't need you to tutor me. My cousin and my friends are more than enough to help."

"Yeah," said Hotaru, "Now, get your filthy hands off of my hime."

But, Darien was having none of that. It wasn't until Ulrich grabbed HIS hand and roughly shoved Darien away. Ulrich glared at Darien as the others stood behind him. Jeremie and Usagi just ignored what was happening as they quickly walked away, never once looking back. Seeing his opportune moment gone, Darien glared at the rest who were still here before schooling his face. He had a fake gentle warm smile as he turned to Sissi. "So, about that tour," asked Darien.

"Y-Yeah," said Sissi who was staring in surprise by what the others are doing, "S-So, the math class is this way…"

"Creep," said Aelita with a glare.

"Wanna bet that Chaos is up to something," asked Odd.

"That's a fool's bet," said Hotaru.

"Come on," said Ulrich, "We need to find Yumi and tell her what happened."

It didn't take long for them all to find Yumi, who was talking with William. Seeing the two laughing at something, Ulrich didn't flinch as he grabbed Yumi's arm and dragged her away. Yumi was about to pull her arm away from Ulrich's grip, but seeing his expression made her just let be led. As the two reached the others, Ulrich finally let go of Yumi and leaned against a tree. "Sorry about that," said Ulrich as he turned away.

"No, it's fine," said Yumi, "So, I'm going to believe that something happened?"

"You could say that," said Hotaru who was slightly glowing lavender.

"Uh, Hotaru," said Odd slowly, "Y-You're glowing."

"It happens when I am ANGRY," growled Hotaru who glared away from the others.

"Right," said Yumi, "So, please tell me what happened."

"It's like this," said Ulrich who was still clenching a fist in anger.

Between the four of them, they got Yumi up to speed about what transpired before Jeremie and Usagi left to study. Yumi looked at Ulrich while she listened at the explanation. She was surprised as well when Ulrich stepped up. It wasn't like Ulrich to do something like that when Darien wouldn't let go of Usagi's shoulder/hand. Yumi pondered if Ulrich really didn't notice his feelings for their fellow friend. "So, what's the plan," asked Yumi.

"Well," said Aelita, "For now, we don't have one."

"Sure we do," said Hotaru, "But! The hime is NOT going to be happy about this."

"Why," asked Ulrich, "It's not like she's going on lock down."

"That's right," said Odd, "Besides, Jeremie and the others should be in the planning, too."

"Then," said Aelita, "Let's find them and head over to Jeremie's dorm."

"After classes, guys," reminded Yumi as Odd groaned for forgetting.

- At Jeremie's Dorm Room –

"That sleaze bag did what," growled Haruka.

"Is SHE going to glow too," whispered Odd.

"Not sure," whispered Ulrich back.

"Haruka," said Michiru, "Calm yourself."

It was almost dinner time as classes were done for the day. When Jeremie and Usagi made a lie to everyone about the tutoring, the real place Jeremie and Usagi went to was their next class. No need for Darien to follow them towards their dorm rooms. Once the classes were done, Hotaru made a call on her communicator and told the other Outers to meet at Jeremie's dorm room. Usagi looked worried while Ulrich held her, trying to reassure that she was safe. Yumi, although still shifting through her feelings for Ulrich, felt sorry for Usagi. She realized that Usagi never really wanted this to happen. It was all a big misunderstanding with the return-to-the-past function Jeremie and Aelita came up with the first time. Hotaru was still slightly glowing when the other Outers came. It was NOT pretty when they finished what occurred between them and Darien Shields. "Thank you for informing us," said Setsuna.

"So, what are we going to do," asked Odd.

"Well," said Jeremie with a thoughtful look, "We can't really lock Usagi up."

"Why not," asked Haruka, "I think that's a great plan."

"Not for me," said Usagi, "I WANT to help too! It's not just your life here. It's mine."

"And," continued Jeremie who seemed to ignore the outburst, "Usagi NEEDS to be in classes, too."

"So, what's the plan," asked Yumi.

"All we can do," said Aelita who realized what Jeremie was saying, "We try to stay clear of those shadows, and we do what we always do."

"Fighting Youma and X.A.N.A. plots alike," said Odd.

Easier said than done, for Chaos' shadows were trying very hard to separate all of them, especially Usagi. Usagi, on her part, was staying close to her friends, especially Ulrich. Hey, he WAS the designated Protector of the Moon, so to speak. Ulrich, on his part, tried to keep Usagi's mind from the trouble the shadows caused by tutoring her, playing some games at the break room, and even taking her out of school sometimes for bites to eat. Hotaru was sometimes there, playing games with them while looking around, making sure nothing no enemies were around. Odd was there when the games were played too. Though, it was still weird for not having an X.A.N.A. attack, like Chaos was waiting for something. For now, Hotaru, Odd, Ulrich, and Usagi were in the break room and playing foosball with each other, which was rare for the two girls due to it being a weekend and all. "Nice shot, Hotaru," said Odd.

"Thanks," said Hotaru.

"We are still winning though," said a smirking Ulrich as Usagi smiled.

"So… where ARE the others," asked Usagi.

"Trailing the shadows whenever they can," said Hotaru, "Yumi is with William though. Jeremie and Aelita… well, I have no idea."

"Probably studying, like they always do," said Usagi with a fond smile.

"So, next game," said Odd, "And this time! Ulrich's on my side!"

"We didn't even go up to seven points yet," said an exasperated Ulrich.

Usagi and Hotaru giggled as Usagi went to Hotaru's side while Odd went to Ulrich's. Even though Usagi was watched constantly, she felt that this time was a bit different. She wasn't treated like a porcelain doll like what the Inners tried to do during the Galaxia incident. She wasn't trapped and watched as closely as what the Inners did. What the Inners did during that incident, Usagi felt trapped and isolated. But here, she was acting normal as she played games with Hotaru, Ulrich, and Odd. There was a bell ringing though as other students rushed out to get to lunch. "Lunchtime," exclaimed Odd.

"Since we didn't really do another game, does this mean Ulrich and I won," asked Usagi.

"Seems like it, hime," said Hotaru.

"Yeah, yeah," grumbled Odd, "But, next game… girls vs boys!"

"Come on, goofball," said Ulrich, "Let's go and eat."

Before any of them could head to the cafeteria, a girlish scream sounded in the courtyard. The four sighed as they transformed since they were the only ones in the break room. The four were met up with Kasei No Gādian (Mars Guardian), Gādian Du Mercure (Mercury Guardian), and Gādian Yupitera (Jupiter Guardian), otherwise known as Yumi, Jeremie, and Aelita. As all seven made it to the courtyard, they saw X.A.N.A.'s monsters as well. Two Krabs and two Mantas were in front of a snake-like Youma. The snake-like Youma hissed about getting the others away from the Moon Princess as both Krabs and Mantas moved in. "This is NOT going to be easy," said Yumi.

"Remember to aim for that bullseye on the Youma and X.A.N.A.'s monsters," Jeremie.

"Just like the time we saw the Youma in Lyoko," muttered Usagi.

"You said it," said Ulrich.

"Wait," said Aelita, "Youma can appear in Lyoko too?!"

"I thought we told you that," said a sheepish Odd.

"No," said Jeremie, "But, it DOES make sense that two of you disappeared before whenever a tower is active."

"Sorry for not saying anything," said Ulrich, "To be truthful, we ALL were swamped."

"You're forgiven," said Yumi as she made her tessen fans appear with Mars' fire surrounding them.

Once Jeremie created a mist using his Mercury powers, the others sprang into action. Hotaru and Usagi went towards the Youma while the Lyoko warriors went towards the two Krabs and Mantas. Jeremie took out his computer as he dodged against the Youma's acid attack, just in case he needed to find another weakness. Aelita and Odd went towards the Mantas while Ulrich and Yumi went against the Krabs. When the Mantas laser shot the two, Aelita created her Jupiter Lightning Shield to block the shot. Odd followed it with his Venus Arrows as he destroyed one of the Mantas. While this was going on, Yumi and Ulrich dodged the Krabs' lasers from their shell-like bodies. Yumi flung her fiery tessen fans with a call of Fire Blade, making both tessen fans become fiery blades that turned so fast that it would have hurt and burned the monster. Destroying one, Ulrich ran quickly to destroy the other one, using Moon Slash to hit the bullseye, destroying the other. "Jeremie," called Usagi, "This Youma has more than a few defenses."

"I can see that," said Jeremie as he typed faster.

"Why isn't this stupid Youma defeated already," growled Hotaru.

"I don't know, but we can't really get to the Youma with its acid attack," said Usagi.

"Besides hitting that bullseye," said Jeremie, "We have to destroy where the tail is glowing."

"Just great," grumbled Hotaru.

"Watch out," called Usagi as she pulled Jeremie away from another acid attack.

"Thanks, cousin," said Jeremie.

Usagi nodded as both swiftly got up from their positions to see that the other four were done with the X.A.N.A. monsters and were trying to defeat the monster. Running into the fray, Jeremie sent out his Mercury Frozen Graze, making a beam of ice that hit one of the Youma's arms and freezing it. Odd was about to ask why Jeremie didn't freeze its mouth, but knew that the Youma moved out of the way to only have an arm hit. As six of the Senshi combined their attacks together, Usagi was about to come back into the fray until a white glove-covered hand grabbed her arm and twisted it while another covered her mouth, preventing a high-pitched scream to alert the others. "Hello, beloved," said an evil male-like voice.

"Come on, Kamen," said another familiar female voice, "Chaos is waiting for us."

"You remember how to work the computer, Mercury," asked Tuxedo Kamen while holding tightly onto Usagi.

"You remember that you are not the boss of me," scoffed Mercury as another female stifled a laugh.

"Let's go, guys," said the last of the females, "Before those goody-two-shoes know that their precious hime is long gone."

- End Of The Battle –

"Finally," shouted Odd as he collapsed from exhaustion.

"I concur," said Jeremie, "I thought Youmas would be easier to deal with."

"They are," said Hotaru, "Especially when Usagi uses her attacks to defeat the Youma."

"But, Usagi hasn't been fighting against the Youma," said Yumi, "It was us."

"Which took longer," said Hotaru.

"But, wasn't Usagi with us fighting though," asked Aelita.

The six Senshi looked on in bewildered as they realized that yes, Usagi WAS fighting with them at the beginning of the battle. However, it took longer to defeat the Youma… and WITHOUT Moon power. Hotaru, realizing this, frantically looked around the destroyed courtyard to try to find her hime. She knew that once the Youma was weakened, Usagi would have swooped in and did the finishing blow like always. But this time, the finishing blow was due to the combined powers of Jeremie and Aelita. The rest caught on when Hotaru looked around frantically for her missing hime as they too looked around. However, it was futile. Usagi was gone while the six destroyed the snake-like Youma. "This is bad," said a worried Odd.

"You think those shadows got her," asked Aelita.

"I know it," said Hotaru, "But, the thing is… WHERE would they go?"

"Do you think they went to Lyoko," asked Yumi, "I mean, X.A.N.A. doesn't really have a body unless he's in the world of Lyoko."

"If they are," said Ulrich, "Then, we go in after them."

"So… who's going to tell the others," asked Odd.

"We are so done for when Haruka-papa finds out," said Hotaru as the others winced.

AN: And that's a wrap! Well, for this chapter at least. Poor Usagi. She got kidnapped while fighting with the others on that Youma. It seems it's really high time for the final battle to approach, ne? ^^ The other Senshi are going to get an earful from the other Outers, that's for sure. XD Yet, as you all know, their planetary powers DO work in Lyoko by the past chapter of Ulrich and Usagi defeating a Youma within Lyoko. As for the Senshi names, I combined the word Gādian with their origin's name for their planet… Aelita with Russian, Jeremie with French, and Yumi with Japanese. =D Anyways, happy reading! ^^