Factory, Computer Room, Past…
The group were back in the factory hours before they took Aelita to Kadic. Now that they were all together, it was up to Odd, Jim, Aelita, and Jeremy to explain what happened their last time through.
"My brother was on Lyoko!" Yumi wasn't thrilled. "Did he even know how dangerous that was? Oh, who am I kidding? Of course, he didn't. How did he even find out about…" The group was about to speak up until her phone rang. "Speak of the devil."
Once she answered, Hiroki spoke up. "Hey sis, so…"
"Hiroki!" Yumi yelled angrily. "You are in so much trouble that it's not even funny!"
"What? No fair." Hiroki shined. "It was just an accident, and this is actually your fault. If you had just told me about this, I wouldn't have had to go investigating or read your diary."
"You what!?" Yumi scolded.
"I was looking for a little adventure and wondered where you always went." Hiroki defended.
"Look Hiroki, you can't tell anyone about it." Yumi declared. "Not even our parents or Johnny. Also, you will never come near the factory again, understood? In fact, just forget you saw anything."
"What? No way." Hiroki retorted. "Whatever this is, I want in. If you refuse, I'll just go to mom and dad."
"You wouldn't dare!" Yumi's eyes widened. "Listen, I have to go, but we'll talk about this when I get home, okay?" She hung up and clenched her fist. "What a pest!"
The others just looked at her.
"What's up?" Ulrich asked.
"Hiroki wants in, or he'll tell our parents everything." Yumi grumbled. "There's no way I'm going to let that happen. He's too immature and won't take our missions seriously. He'll think it's all some video game. He'll end up killed or worse."
"Hm, do you think he means it Yumi?" Jeremy questioned.
"I don't know." Yumi sighed. "Either way, it's a nightmare for me."
"What if we let him join as a reserve Lyoko Warrior for only extreme emergencies?" Odd offered. "You can tell him the genuine danger we face and make sure he's ready."
"It's probably the best idea we got." Jim agreed.
"No way." Yumi shook her head. "It's a terrible idea."
"What other choice do we have?" Aelita voiced.
"Yeah, if we don't let him in, we risk him running to your parents." Ulrich voiced.
Yumi didn't say anything.
"Yumi, if Hiroki goes to your parents, we risk losing Aelita." Odd clenched his fist and shook his head. "I won't lose her, but that's why I suggested the reserve member thing. I'm trying to work with you as much as possible, but I don't think there's any way we can exclude him."
Yumi sighed because she knew this was Odd's thing. Sure, Jeremy worked the supercomputer, but Odd found it. Even if she were for her brother joining, Odd was their defacto leader. If he wanted to, his word could carry massive weight, but he always tried to consider them.
"Alright." Yumi sighed. "I'll consent to Hiroki being a reserve Lyoko Warrior but nothing more unless I say so." She looked at everyone there. "He is only to be called in if we absolutely need him, and we all need to impress how dangerous this is."
Everyone agreed before getting ready to relive the day.
School Courtyard: After The Field Trip
It was a lovely day out there with Odd and Aelita avoiding the same areas as their first time through, Jeremy and Ulrich working better together, and Yumi basically doing what she did with William before. Said older girl was still with William while the others were together.
"It was definitely a more laid-back day." Odd stated.
"I'll say." Aelita stated.
Yumi joined them.
"Yeah well, Ulrich and I still went back to check out the Hermitage just in case." Jeremy explained. "It's back to normal… as much as an abandoned house can be considered normal."
"It's so weird." Aelita shook her head. "I had all those visions there, and it always felt like I'd seen that place before."
"Looks like it's a new mystery for us to solve." Yumi commented.
"By the way Aelita, I'm sorry I left you a bit, but I wanted to get you this." Odd handed her a wrapped present. "This should help us keep a little more ahead of XANA."
"For me?" Aelita stated.
She opened it to reveal her own phone.
"This way, we can keep in touch." Odd stated. "Fortunately, they actually had a pink which matched your hair."
Aelita hugged him. "Thank you, Odd!"
"With that phone, it's like you're a regular school kid." Ulrich voiced.
Factory, Early Next Morning…
Odd was sitting in the chair and staring at the elevator while Kiwi was curled up nearby. He hadn't been here long, and while he'd have liked to sleep, he was motivated to do this. Not only for Aelita's sake, but to try and impress how dangerous this was to Hiroki.
The elevator soon opened, and Hiroki stepped out yawning; however, he seemed happy to be here. "So, Yumi says you wanted to talk to me?"
"That's right Hiroki." Odd nodded. "Tell me, has Yumi filled you in on everything?"
"Yeah." Hiroki nodded. "There's this virus out there that can infect the world, and it's now our job to put a stop to him." He smiled and gave a thumbs up. "Not exactly a game, but it is a million times cooler. We're like heroes!"
Back when this all began, Odd had felt the same way, but getting to know Aelita changed his perspective. Sure, some part of him would always enjoy being a hero, but she made him realize there were more important things than that.
"Hiroki, this isn't a game or us playing hero." Odd stated seriously. "There is a girl who we are trying to give a normal life to and dealing with XANA is the byproduct of that decision. These aren't simple encounters with monsters.
There are serious threats to not only us, but those around us. People have almost died and would have had we not gotten Aelita to deactivate the tower. That day you were in Lyoko, Yumi and Ulrich's lives were put on the line. Do you understand what I'm trying to say?"
"Huh?" Hiroki blinked. "You mean Yumi could have…"
Hiroki may have loved getting on his sister's nerves, but he still loved her.
"That's what I'm saying Hiroki." Odd stated. "XANA can possess objects and animals alike. He uses them to target us and others. Your sister, I, and her friends have come to understand this, and we combat XANA for Aelita."
He shook his head. "I don't force anyone to be part of this, and everyone understands what we are doing. "They know why we are here and understand that telling this secret would forbid Aelita from having a normal life.
Knowing this… hearing it from me… Do you think you can keep this a secret and fight the good fight? I'll understand if you refuse, but I do ask that you at least keep this a secret. That's coming from me by the…"
"Are you kidding?" Hiroki seemed to have regained his confidence. "There's no way I'm missing out on this. If keeping everything a secret is the price I got to pay, then count me in. Like I said, I've been looking for some adventure."
Odd didn't quite think he understood, but this may be the best he was going to get. "Alright, you're in; however, you're our reserve member. If the chips are down, that's when you'll be called onto help."
"What!?" Hiroki shouted. "That's so unfair. Why do I have to be a reserve member?"
Odd stood and approached the boy. "Your attitude is the prime reason we unanimously decided on this role for you." He patted the kid's back. "Prove yourself the times we may call on you, and we'll hold a meeting in the future to determine if you're eligible for full warrior status."
Hiroki sighed knowing this was the best he could expect. "Alright, I'll agree provided I'm never left out of the loop." He looked at Odd straight in the eyes. "I know I can't be with you all, but I want to know what's going on as soon as possible. Do that, and I'll respect your decision."
"I think that can be arranged." Odd led the boy over to the elevator. "Right now, let's get out of here. Part of being any sort of member is being as good a student as possible. After all, you wouldn't want trouble to hold you back when we need you most, right?"
"Yeah." Hiroki nodded. "I promise, I'll be as available as possible."
"Well said." Odd smiled and put an arm around. "You know, I think this conversation is a good first step towards full Lyoko Warrior status."
Kadic Academy: Days Later…
Ever since the Hermitage, Aelita has had the same nightmare of a wolf pack chasing an elf child. No matter what, they always caught him resulting in Aelita waking up screaming. On this day, Jeremy finds out that the Hermitage is owned by a Franz Hopper.
He, Odd, and Ulrich theorize that he has something to do with Lyoko as they head on up to the boy's shower. According to Jeremy's research, Hopper was also a science teacher at Kadic Academy. Aelita moves to take a shower in the girl's shower room but finds a line.
This is because Sissi got in there first, and she always takes an abnormal amount of time. As she leaves, the principal's daughter ends up stopping near Aelita and talk about the showers upstairs. Aelita takes this at face value. This proved to be because it was the boy's shower.
Odd and Ulrich get her out while Jim comes up to them having to play the part of a teacher. "Aelita Morales, what are you doing here?"
"Whoa, please be easy on her Jim." Ulrich voiced. "She's still new here."
"Right." Jim stated. "New or not, a young lady has no business in the boy's showers. Pull this again, and you'll go straight to the principal's office."
He walked off while Sissi and her group stood across from them. "Well, it's just as I said." She crossed her arms. "Not a girl insight."
"Sissi, we're sick of your bad jokes so chill." Ulrich declared. "Can't you give Aelita a break?"
"What can I saw Ulrich sweetie?" Sissi questioned. "It's a jungle out here."
"You can say that again." Odd smirked. "I'm looking at a big baboon right now."
Ulrich and Aelita both laughed at that.
"Shut up you." Sissi declared before walking off.
Ulrich then walked back into the shower, but Odd looked over at Aelita. "Princess, from now on, don't listen to Sissi if she tries to 'help you'." He walked to the door. "Just stick with your friends and the rules."
"Oh, uh… yeah Odd." Aelita stated seeming rather down.
Odd picked up on this, but he had to finish his shower.
Courtyard, Later…
The group met up with Yumi to go over what Jeremy found out about Franz as well as his theory about it.
"So, you think the owner of the Hermitage and this science teacher are the same person?" Yumi asked.
"Well, let's face it." Ulrich voiced. "Finding two guys named Franz Hopper in the radius of half a mile sure would be a coincidence."
"There is only one way to be sure." Jeremy stated. "After history, we have a study period in the library, so what's say we have a look at Kadic Academy's archives? I would ask Jim, but I don't think he'll know quite what to look for."
"I don't have that period free, so you'll have to count me out." Yumi stated.
"Well, I'll go with the rest of you." Aelita stated.
"I don't think that's the best idea." Jeremy stated. "You already got in trouble with the showers this morning, and if anyone, save Jim, catches you snooping around in the archives, you'll be suspended for sure."
"Well Einstein, you raise a good point." Odd put an arm around Aelita. "How's about you and Ulrich form a smaller group to check out the archive while I stick close to Aelita?"
Aelita smiled gratefully.
"Hm, why would you do that?" Jeremy asked curiously.
"She is still new." Odd reasoned. "Plus, having fewer people on such a sneak heavy mission would make it easier."
"I do suppose that makes a lot of sense." Jeremy nodded to Ulrich. "Alright, it's you and I, Ulrich."
"Right behind you Belpois." Ulrich declared.
The pair walked off, but before Odd could speak up, Yumi beat him to it. "Hey Aelita, are you okay?"
Aelita looked from Odd to Yumi before looking down. "I can't get used to living here. I had another nightmare last night. The same one."
"You haven't even been here for a week." Yumi smiled. "You'll get used to it in no time."
"Hm, yeah don't sweat it Aelita." Odd really didn't like to see her like this. "I mean, your friends are here, and even if the others may be busy, you're my number one priority." He grinned at her. "If it helps, I'll always be there for you."
"Thank you, Odd." Aelita blushed slightly and hugged Odd with a smile. "I think… I think I'll be okay as long as I have you."
Odd hugged her back. "No problem, Princess."
Yumi decided to take her leave with a smirk.
With Ulrich and Jeremy
Ulrich was on guard duty as Jeremy went about looking into Franz Hopper through the archives. Stern did have to stall the secretary while Jeremy found what he was looking for. The boys then got out of there and resolved to go to the Hermitage to see what they could dig up.
Cafeteria
Odd and Aelita were in line for food, but Aelita was having a difficult time deciding what she wanted. Back on Lyoko, she barely had much of a choice to begin with. Let alone the fact that she couldn't eat there. This did cause other kids to become frustrated.
"Hey, what are you waiting for?"
"Hey man, lay off." Odd spoke up. "Aelita has never had so many options. I bet you'd be just as overwhelmed." He reached over and put a plate of eggs on her tray. "There, are you happy? She's got food and will be moving on."
Aelita was glad Odd was here because she'd feel so lost without anyone. The pair then moved over to the lunch lady who was giving Odd a small smile before it went to the normal one she gave most kids.
"Alright, what will it be today Odd?" The lunch lady asked. "Franks and beans or steak and potatoes."
"You know I never miss out on those steak and potatoes." Odd stated.
"Coming right up." The lunch lady stated.
"If Odd thinks they're good, I'll take a serving to." Aelita stated.
"Sure, thing sweetie." The lunch lady stated.
Once they had their food, Odd led the pair to their group's usual table.
"Don't mind the other kids Aelita." Odd stated. "Some of them can get testy around meal time, and you'll eventually come to learn what you prefer. After all, my descriptions can't really do food much justice."
He began eating.
"Yeah, I've realized that." Aelita stated. "Hey Odd, I just wanted to say…"
"There's no need to thank me." Odd spoke up. "The fact is, I care about you." He ate some more. "I know you may not see this as your home now, but hopefully you eventually can because where you were… that's not home. At least, not a home for you."
"I don't see what was so bad about the great, white north." Sissi had walked by with a tray and overheard Odd. "If you ask me, she should just go back already."
Aelita looked down at her tray.
"What's your deal Sissi?" Odd spoke up. "What, do you think she's going to 'steal' Ulrich from you or something?" He stood up. "Well, you shouldn't worry about that at all because Aelita and I are quite happy together.
Thank you very much." Odd certainly attracted attention with that, but he could care less as he sat down. "If that's not the case, how about you stop picking on the new girl since she hasn't done anything to you."
"Well…" Sissi was too shocked to really come up with a comeback. "… I'm just going to go."
"Yeah, you do that." Odd retorted shortly.
Once she was gone, Aelita looked at him. "Did you really mean that Odd?"
"Huh, of course I did Aelita?" Odd stated firmly. "Don't you remember what our fight resulted in. I thought that was when we made it clear how we feel about each other."
Aelita blushed and smiled. "Maybe my home is meant to be here."
Odd smiled at that and hoped she meant it. He would never force Aelita to stay, but he genuinely wanted her to see earth as home. Even if they ended up parting, that wish would never change.
The Hermitage
Jeremy and Ulrich entered the abandoned building where Jeremy found a book on The Punic Wars. A war between the Romans and Carthaginians. It was chalk full of notes written by Hopper.
"…This is going to take some time to decipher, and I think I need the supercomputer to help me." Jeremy closed the book and looked at Ulrich. "At this point, I'm certain this book has answers."
"That's great Jeremy." Ulrich stated. "Want to see if we can turn anything else up?"
"We might as well." Jeremy agreed.
They had a look around the place, but nothing seemed to stick out like this book they found.
Computer Lab: Days Later, Evening…
After dinner, Jeremy had gathered the group, minus Hiroki since this wasn't an emergency, and brought them to the lab.
"Alright, we're all here Belpois, so mind telling us what this is about?" Ulrich asked.
"I'd be happy to." Jeremy smiled. "Over the past couple of days, I spent my free time going over these notes left behind by Franz Hopper, and they have revealed an especially important secret. Lyoko doesn't have four sectors. If these notes are to be believed, there are actually six."
"Whoa, so you're saying there are two sectors your kids have never been two?" Jim questioned.
"Precisely." Jeremy stated. "The fifth sector is named just that and was relatively easy to locate with the information in this book; however, the sixth, also known as Safe Haven, is a zone the supercomputer couldn't locate."
"This is interesting, but is this information all you brought us in for?" Yumi questioned.
"No, far from it." Jeremy stated. "I actually brought you five here because I think I need you to go to this new sector." He turned back to his computer. "I can't do much as things stand but having you guys there should help me understand this new sector better."
In the end, everyone could agree that this something they had to see.
Forest Sector
Eventually, the entire group was materialized into the Forest Sector and ready to go.
"Okay, what do we do Jeremy?" Yumi asked.
Their vehicles appeared as Jeremy spoke to them. "Now, you five need to get to the edge of the Forest Sector, which is to the North, and I'll take it from there."
Odd hopped onto his board. "Coming with me princess?"
Aelita hopped aboard. "Sounds good to me."
"Uh, I think we have company." Jim stated. "I'm seeing a Crab approaching."
"That's not all Jimbo." Jeremy voiced. "You're being closed in from all directions."
"Super Sprint!" Ulrich rushed forward and sliced the legs off causing the crab to fall sideways. "Impact!" He jumped at the crab before plunging his blade into the symbol destroying it. "Now, you four get going." He walked past them. "I'll make sure you're not followed."
"What are you saying Ulrich?" Yumi asked.
Ulrich mounted his bike. "What I'm saying is, I'll attempt to hold XANA's attention on me while you four get to the edge of the sector. I can see this new sector any time, and it's better if we send people in with full health rather than risk us all losing some."
"Ulrich's right." Odd spoke up. "He's one of our best fighters, so he's making a decent call."
"You guys better decide fast because the remaining Crabs are almost on top of you, and I'm detecting some Blox right behind them." Jeremy voiced.
"Alright, let's go." Yumi stated.
The rest of them sped on while Ulrich held out his sword ready to give the monsters one heck of a distraction. He charged in to engage the monsters managing to draw their attention to him. The rest of them speed off clear to the edge.
"We're here Jeremy." Yumi declared. "What happens now?"
"I just brought up a new screen which says, 'Welcome to Carthage'." Jeremy reported. "According to the notes, and my own deductions, the password should be Scipio. Bingo."
"What's that large, white sphere?" Jim asked.
"That should be your transport to Sector Five." Jeremy declared.
It washed over the four of them taking the group away. Ulrich was still managing to engage the monsters when his attention was drawn by the white sphere zooming by overhead.
"What is that?" Ulrich questioned.
A group of monsters took the chance to shoot him all at once removing what remained of the samurai's life points to dematerialize him. With him gone, and the others heading to Sector Five, the remaining monsters dispersed.
Sector Five
The heroes appeared within the sector. More specifically, they were in a blue room with a blue and white Xana like symbol on the ground.
"Curtesy of Franz Hopper, I welcome you to Sector Five everyone." Jeremy declared.
"What does it look like?" Yumi asked.
Supercomputer
Jeremy was typing at the computer. "It looks like one big sphere." At that moment, Ulrich came up from the scanners. "Oh boy, this looks like bad news. Guys, a timer just appeared on screen, and there appears to be a foot bridge behind you."
His typing became more frantic as he tried to ascertain what this could mean should they not stop the time. "Take it, find the switch, and shut this off; otherwise, I'm not sure what will happen. Basically, get the let out."
Ulrich approached him. "Er, looks like I choose poorly, huh Jeremy?"
"While your speed may have helped, I'm not certain that's all it'll take to stop this timer." Jeremy finally got the information he needed. "Guys, unless you hit that switch, we'll be locked out of Sector Five for the day."
Sector Five
As the group ran, Odd called out to them. "You heard the man. Keep your eyes peeled."
They entered a large room containing four monsters they group hadn't seen before. They had mechanical, snakelike lower bodies with a brown, hunched upper torso, two thin legs and a thick lip-like mouth.
"Those things look even uglier than the Tarantulas." Jim declared.
"They seem to be just as powerful." Jeremy declared. "Stay on your toes, find that switch, and take them out. In fact, really focus on that switch because you only got three minutes left."
"Alright, now it's my turn." Yumi stepped forward as the monsters started to focus on her. "Odd, you and Jim take Aelita out of here."
"Yumi…" Odd grunted.
"Odd, in the future we can stick more as a unit when we know what to expect." Jim declared. "This time, it's necessary to make progress and find what's out there."
"Alright, let's go." Odd declared. "Yumi, give them everything you got."
Odd led the charge as Yumi flipped down to a lower level and threw her fans. The first took out one monster while the second she'd aimed for dodged. The remaining monsters took aim at the group, so Yumi used her telekinesis to move the fans managing to take out a second.
This effectively drew the monster's attention to her, and they fired forcing Yumi to take cover. Still, it was enough to let the rest of the group press on, so she resolved to buy as much time as possible. As she stepped out, one of them nailed her.
"Whoa, forty life points from one shot." Jeremy was shocked. "Everyone, be careful when fighting those things."
Odd, Aelita, and Jim managed to book it through the corridors, with Jeremy's help, only to end up on a small platform with no conceivable way to continue.
"Jeremy, I think we need more of a hint here." Odd declared.
"Sorry guys, the computer hasn't been properly calibrated for this sector quite yet." Jeremy stated. "The switch is back in the room you just came from. Get in there and press it because there isn't much time left."
They ran back into the room and immediately spotted the switch high up.
"Alright, leave this to me." Odd declared.
He made a series of his quick teleports before being in the prime position to smash his hand into the button only for a laser to strike him from out of nowhere tossing Odd away from the switch. Aelita and Jim both turned to look at another one of those monsters coming through a doorway.
As he fell, Odd aimed at the monster. "Jim, get the switch!"
Odd fired a barrage of arrows as Jim scurried up to the top. Odd and the monster fired at the same time taking each other out while Jim hit the switch in. The room began to shift and change around the only remaining warriors. A new doorway opened nearby.
With Yumi
Yumi managed to destroy one more monster before the room she was in shifted causing the remaining one to flee. She wondered if this was the other's doing as she could no longer hear Jeremy. Then, she was suddenly taken up and squashed between two parts of the wall.
Super Computer Room
Jeremy was suddenly receiving errors on his systems. "Oh, this is terrible!" He began frantically working on the key board again. "Come on. Come on."
"Belpois, I don't like your tone." Ulrich was concerned. "What's wrong?"
Jeremy immediately lept to his feet and dragged Ulrich to the elevator. "We need to check the scanners for Odd and Yumi immediately."
Scanner Room
Jeremy and Ulrich were both shocked to see neither of them in the scanners like they should have been.
"Belpois, explain!" Ulrich shouted worriedly.
Jeremy spoke to Ulrich as well as Aelita and Jim. "Everyone, this serious. Odd and Yumi aren't materializing." He and Ulrich sprinted to the ladder and climbed it a floor up. "They're not in the scanners like they should be."
Computer Room
"Wait, are you telling us there is no materialization from Sector Five?" Aelita questioned shocked.
Jeremy took his seat. "There is, but we need the right program to actually run it."
"You can find it, right Jeremy?" Jim asked just as shocked.
"About as possible as finding Aelita's anti-virus." Jeremy was frustrated. "Don't worry, I'll do it."
Sector Five
"Alright, you two need to take the access behind you." Jeremy stated. "I'm getting a high read on data and think the answers we need are there."
"Rodger that Jeremy." Jim declared. "I'll deliver Aelita safely to wherever we're going."
The pair ran through the access and came out to another platform. Just when they thought this was as vacant as the last, something whizzed by.
"That thing that just went by you two is an elevator." Jeremy declared. "As it comes back around, jump aboard."
The pair did just that and with passengers now on, it shifted taking them up. Eventually, it stopped them on a large walkway which led to another door.
"What we may be seeking it just beyond that door." Jeremy declared.
Aelita and Jim shared a nod before booking it. They came out to a walkway outside of the sphere they had been in. Data and digital sea was everywhere. As they approached the end, an interface popped up.
"That interface ahead." Jeremy declared. "Aelita, access it. That has to be where the source code for materialization is."
Aelita did as he said. "This interface isn't anything we've seen before." She smiled. "This gives us access to Xana's own data meaning this sector is where Xana lives."
Something was coming out of the sea drawing Jim's attention. "Then I guess what's coming are his body guards."
"I got access to all the data we could ask for." Aelita stated.
"Look for the specific devirtualization code." Jeremy informed. "If you find it, we can rescue Odd and Yumi."
Three grey and black mantas came from the walls of the digital sea around them while Aelita continued working at the interface.
Jim drew his staff. "Jeremy, I think we're going to need my Overbuggy."
It took a few second, but Jeremy got back to them. "Bad news. It seems that as long as Aelita is working at that interface, I'm locked out of the systems back here."
"Jeremy, I think I've found it." Aelita declared. "I'm transmitting the code to you now."
"Alright, I'm taking over again." Jeremy declared. "Get ready because the Overbuggy is on its way."
The vehicle appeared as the flying monsters circled the pair. They both hopped in before Jim gunned it away from the monsters
"Alright, we got a vehicle, but how do we get out?" Jim asked.
"There are tunnels over there." Aelita stated.
"That may be, but they're closed off." Jim stated.
"Jimbo, I'm going to need you to buy time." Jeremy stated form his end. "Those should correspond to the four sectors were familiar with." Jim began driving in a way to avoid the lasers until the student spoke again. "Alright, it works."
"Nice going." Jim stated only for the Mantas to nail him. "Aelita, take the wheel and go."
He was devitalized prompting Aelita to slide into the driver seat. "Jim!"
Still, she sped right into the tunnel.
Mountain Sector
Aelita came out into the sector. "Jeremy, I exited via a way tower."
"Alright, get to the nearest neutral tower, and I'll bring you in." Jeremy declared.
Scanner Room
Jeremy had entered the code leaving Ulrich, Jeremy, and Aelita to gather around the scanners in hopes they hadn't lost three comrades. Fortunately, the code worked, and everyone was materialized. They were extremely drained, but at least they were back.
Dragon king156 made me see that episodes 28 and 29 could be compiled into one. This did come at the cost of holding back the Scyphozoa's introduction, but with the number of times this monster appeared, I felt it was alright to hold off.
Quill(Guest): Well, here is another chapter, and thanks for the compliment. I'm trying my hand at making more characters have a bigger impact in the story.