A/N: Remember when I said that the fluff wasn't over? Yeah, well, it isn't! Also, I added another scene to the end of chapter 23 so if you haven't read that then go do so. Lastly, my first assessment of the chapter layout was a little off. That means that you'll have to wait another chapter for Dan's past to be revealed. Sorry.

Janika: I'll tell you next chapter but he does know a few moves. You know, I had a feeling that we had a lot in common. You better fix that Aorta Valve.

mizZ hypocrite 101: Thanks for the encouragement. Me likey strange plots twists.

Blood Vampire: No and because it makes for good ratings. I like suspense.

stargirl: It's review like yours that let me know I'm going a good job. A first time reviewer coating me with affectionate words...I appreciate it very much. Sorry I got fluff on the brain.

CLNut/13th Pearl: Next chapter. Everything will be said in the next chapter. I have plans for Odd too so don't worry. He'll have a role to play.

A/N: Okay, I'm nearing the triple digits for reviews so let me say this:

WHOEVER IS THE 100TH REVIEWER SHALL HAVE A CHAPTER DEDICATED TO THEM.

Disclaimer: I can't believe that nobody mentioned the fact that I didn't have this during the last block. You guys need to start paying attention to details (hint, hint). Anyway, I don't own Code: Lyoko or any of the characters except for Dan and Jessica.

Meanwhile in the hallway of Odd's and Ulrich's dorm---

'He's just lucky I've been so busy this week with Ulrich and Yumi.' I thought wondering when Odd was going to get back from dinner. This week I noticed that a can of soda was missing from my refrigerator. I also discovered an empty can in Odd's trash can the same day. 'Ulrich couldn't have done that because he was sick and Odd is the only one who had a descent motive.'

Normally, I don't get so angry about something so minor but the fact that he was in my room looking around without me frightened me. I have a lot of sensitive material in there and I don't want him to discover it.

As I was pacing the floor I heard the door open. I listen to the footsteps. They were light and brisk; it was Odd.

"Hey, Odd, can I talk to you for a minute." I asked coming up from behind him.

"Uh, well, actually I wanted to talk to you." He said looking down at the floor while playing with his fingers. It seemed liked he has something to confess since he was acting so nervous.

"Alright, you go first." I directed moving to his right side.

"Well, you see Dan I don't know how to say this exactly but," Odd stuttered, "I sort of went into your room and took something from you the other day and I'd just like to say that I'm sorry." The anger in my body quickly subsided as I heard the word "sorry" come out of his mouth. 'Well, I guess he's a halfway descent person, although, his timing is a little suspicious.'

It's not like I wanted to punch Odd it's just that he needed to learn a lesson in people's privacy. He obviously has learned his lesson since he's apologizing but I still need to know if found out.

"Well, I glad that you told me this. I was actually going to confront you with the same issue except a little differently. Anyway, was the can of pop the only thing that you took?" I asked.

"Yeah, that's it. I'll buy you a new one if you want me to." He said in a high pitched voice.

"I'd like that very much. Did you read any of my documents?" I asked.

"Just one. It was from a Reed Corporation saying that you could come by their labs any time. What is the Reed Corporation anyway?" He answered.

"It's a corporation that does a lot of deals with the government. I can't say what they really do because I don't know. They're very secret," I replied, "By the way if you ever come in my room without my permission again, I'll kill you," I replied in a calm voice swinging my left arm around his neck, "Got it?" I then gave him a playful shake with my left arm smiling.

"Hehe...sure." Odd responded. We then went our separate ways.

The Black Lotus---

I'm really going to have a talk with Jeremy about this. He needs to make that time reversal program give us like a five second delay before time restarts again. Apparently, this trip caused me to come back when I was in the bathroom relieving myself. Before I realized where I was I fell over and landed on the floor. Thank God I was the only one in the room at the time.

Before I time returned to normal I could have sworn that Dan snapped my neck. The impression of Dan's metal arm could still be felt around my chin. I went over to the sink and washed my hands then I splashed water on my face. It felt so weird to just be perfectly healthy after such a savage beating.

I was no match for him. His arm slows him down considerably but it didn't matter. He knows how to hunt. I was amazed at how he knew where I was and knew where I was going throughout the whole battle. There is something up with him. The average person shouldn't know how to kill like he does.

I exited the bathroom and saw Yumi sitting in our booth with her arms covering her head which was on the table. It looked like she was crying. I walked over to her and put my hand on her shoulder.

"Yumi, are you okay?" I asked. The sound of my voice grabbed her attention as she lifted her head up showing tears of sorrow. Those tears suddenly turned into tear of joy as she embraced me with the tightest hug I have ever experienced. I tried to inhale but her overpowering arms collapsed my lungs. After about ten seconds of attempted murder she let up.

"Ulrich, I thought you were dead," Yumi began, sniffling, "It really scared me that you weren't sitting across from me."

"Hey, it's okay. I'm here." I replied wrapping my arm around her waist. Her crying stopped soon as we both sat down next to each other side by side in our booth. The waiter arrived and asked for our orders. We again gave him our orders.

The dinner pasted rather quickly the second time around mostly because of the fact that a huge burden had been lifted from my shoulders. I didn't have to apologize to Yumi. She loved me and I loved her. I had been wondering if she did for about a year and all this time the answer was yes. Looking back on it I find it funny because we both felt the same way. I just wish I would have told her earlier.

The meal ended, I filled out the blank check and we moved on to our fortune cookies. I opened mine and it said, "Be thankful that you don't have to pay for the meal. Your lucky number is 758-2453." 'What the?! Oh, I get it. Thanks Dan.' I thought sarcastically. 'Hold on, how does he know Yumi's number?' My attention was shifted over to a laughing girl beside me.

"What is it?" I asked. Her hands were covering her face. Yumi was laughing uncontrollably. "Yumi...hello..." I said in a playful manner.

"You of all people should know." She replied between giggles. 'What in the world did Dan tell Yumi?' I thought. I tried to take the slip of paper out of her hands and read it for myself but she held it away from me at a distance.

"Come on, Yumi what's it say?" I asked getting impatient. She continued to hide it from me.

"I'm not going to tell you," she replied, "Come on, let's go." Yumi said changing the subject. 'I guess I have no other choice. I'll have to ask Dan tomorrow.' I thought as we left the restaurant.

"So, do you want to go to the park...again?" Yumi asked putting an arm around my neck. I looked at her and she had a smirk on her face. My initial answer was obviously yes but then I remembered the events that "didn't" happen. Suddenly, the park felt like death trap. The pain that I experienced then resurfaced and circulated through my brain.

"Ulrich? What is it?" She asked. I forgot to answer her.

"Uh...well, it's just that some things happened when Dan and I were fighting." I answered.

"Like what?"

"Yumi, before we start talking about this let's go somewhere 'safe'." I replied.

"H-How about the factory." I suggested.

"Okay."

At the roof of the Factory---

Yumi and I climbed up the ropes to the roof of the factory to watch the sun set. It was a lot more comforting here than the park. For one I felt safe and two I had a good idea as to what Yumi had planned. We were sitting up against the concrete rail. She was sitting at my right side.

"So what happened?" She asked laying her head on my shoulder with a full view of the sun. My right arm was entwined with her left.

Over the course of a few minutes I managed to tell her everything that happened. To say the least it really shocked her especially when I told her that my neck was broken. However, every time I told her about something bad happening she seemed to get closer to me.

I didn't notice it before but Yumi is wearing some kind of perfume. It's light but the fragrance seemed to fit her. She smelled like...like a rose. A beautiful red rose.

"...and then time returned to the past." I finished my story. Yumi had somehow untangled our arms and put both of hers around me. I slipped one of mine around her waist.

"Looks like you went through a lot," she said pulling my face towards hers, "Do you still want to know what my fortune said?"

"Yeah, I do." I replied.

"It said this..." She then leaned over and her lips touched mine. I pulled Yumi closer to me to savor the moment. Kissing her for the second time felt like the first. There was so much shock in the initial touch that it just overwhelmed me. Yumi's such a wonderful girl.

Being technically dead made me rethink my life a little. Although, I only had a few seconds to do so but my thoughts were entirely consumed by my love for her. Without Yumi I don't know where I'd be.

She hugged me after we finally broke apart. As she was doing so she read the inscription on the slip of paper, "Kiss the boy sitting next to you if you haven't done so already. Your lucky number is 758-9802."

"You're so sweet Ulrich." She said resting her body on mine. Yumi must be tired because she stayed like that for while. I didn't mind being her personal couch though; I've always liked being with her.

A/N: I swear on the integrity of former President Clinton (very reassuring isn't it?) that I will update this story in two days. Also, my AWE count is currently at 6. Can it go higher?