A/N: Do you guys like what I did with Odd? I do. Don't worry; Odd won't get hurt. Anyway, I had no idea writing dialog could take so long. This is it for the block; no joke only two chapters. Also, don't forget Dan was good friends with Sissy.

Janika: Maybe I should have a FAQ chapter. Also, you are the 100th review so congratulations. Spelling, grammar and I have never mixed but thanks for reviewing.

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Disclaimer: I don't own Code: Lyoko or any of the characters except for Dan and Jessica. Do you guys get sick of reading disclaimers? I do.

This chapter is dedicated to:

Janika

My 100th reviewer

In the hallway of Ulrich's and Odd's dorm---

For the remainder of the lunch period Jeremie and I exchanged information. I told him everything I know about my arm. Unfortunately, the bell rang before I could finish so we agreed to meet at a bench in the main lobby after school. He reassured me that he could make something that would stop X.A.N.A. My only worry is that X.A.N.A. would infect me before Jeremie could complete his modified T.A.Z.E.R.

I walked to my room in shock. The thought of somebody finding out about my arm really hit me hard. I knew what would happen if word of me got out. The whole school would be in a huge uproar just like the others schools I've attended. They'll probably petition my parents to make me leave like my first one did.

I didn't feel in control of the situation; probably because I wasn't. However, what else could I have done? Finding out about my arm almost killed one of them. They did promise not to tell anybody, though. I guess I will just have to try to trust them.

My body is still shaking from letting them in on my secret. I don't do this sort of thing on a regular basis.

I don't mind it if people know the truth but whenever they find out usually their next action is to alienate me. However, that wasn't the case today. They weren't judgmental at all. As a matter of fact they were quite…accepting. Nobody has ever treated me like that before. Perhaps I really could trust them after all.

To say the least, I am very grateful for their help. With any luck I might be able to stop searching this weekend. This weekend…five days left until the dance. I couldn't believe it.

As I approached the entrance I notice a familiar metallic gray suitcase sitting in front of my door. I guess the ballistics lab finally got done examining it. I bent over and picked up the case and was reminded of its contents.

Then I realized the horrible truth. It all made sense now; time returning to the past, Sissy's mysterious death and X.A.N.A. controlling me…the first time.

After school at the bench---

I sat in the middle between Yumi and Jeremie. Odd was on the far end keeping a look out for his new stalker. Even though Dan was in the same grade as Odd, Jeremie and me none of us saw him for the rest of the day.

It's been fifteen minutes since the bells for freedom sounded. Jeremie was getting impatient. He even called up Aelita on his laptop to see if X.A.N.A. had activated any towers just in case.

"I'm sorry Jeremie but X.A.N.A. hasn't activated any towers. It's all quite here in Lyoko." Aelita informed him.

"I don't get it. He said that he'd be here." Jeremie complained.

"Do you guys know his number?" Yumi added, "Maybe you could call him."

"Good idea. Does anyone know his number?" Jeremie seconded.

We all shook our heads and went back to thinking. I pulled out my phone to check the time again. Then I remembered. Dan put his number in my speed dial when I was sick!

"Wait! I have his number." I exclaimed pushing my speed dial. After two rings the other line picked up.

"Hello?" A voice said from the other end.

"Dan? Is that you?" I asked.

"Yes, who's this?"

"It's Ulrich. Where are you?"

"I'm at the factory you guys talked about earlier."

"Why are you there? Did you forget to meet Jeremie at the bench?"

"No, I didn't. It's just that…well…I found out who killed Sissy." Dan's voice sounded weak. My eyes widened.

"Who did it?"

I waited for his response but all I got was a few whimpers.

"Dan?" I repeated.

"I did." He uttered in a terrified voice. I gasped. He continued, "I just need some time to think. I need to make sure that this won't happen again."

"But that's impossible. How could you…" The other line went dead. A second later I heard dial tone.

I put the phone back into my pocket and reiterated the conversation I just had with Dan to the rest of the gang and then we all raced to the factory.

At the factory---

I was the first one out of the manhole. When I reached the surface I turned back and helped Yumi out like I always do. Once everybody was above ground we sprinted inside.

I had no idea what Dan meant when he said "to make sure that this won't happen again". That could mean anything. If he was the killer then I wonder what else his arm could do. Maybe he didn't tell us everything.

I remember that Sissy's assassin had a very strange looking gun. It was like it was coming out of the person's body. Whoever killed her also wore denim blue jean like Dan does. If he did possess a gun then I think were going to be in for a rude awakening.

My last thought was confirmed when I heard three heart pounding 'THUDS' in a row. They were gunshots coming from the rooftop of the factory. Without saying a word I ran ahead of the gang and climbed to the ceiling.

"You shouldn't have come here." A low and sorrowful voice announced as I stepped on the cement tile. Three more shots went off. I covered my ears in response.

"Dan, wait." I said. "What did you mean when you said 'to make sure this won't happen again'?"

The emotionally distressed boy was overlooking the scenery. His right arm was extended downward towards the lake. I looked around and saw an empty gray suitcase with a metal arm prosthetic next to it. It was the arm that he had shown us earlier. I looked back at him and zoomed in on his right arm. It was a rifle.

"I meant what I said. There was no hidden meaning."

Three more bullets went into the water. Then a lone shot echoed in air as it dove into the lake. Dan dropped a magazine that housed the once full cartridges and inserted a new one.

"You're not going to," I hesitated in saying the next word, "kill yourself are you?" By this time the whole gang had joined me in standing behind the shooter.

"The thought had crossed my mind." There was an awkward pause which was followed by another three-round burst. "It's not everyday you find out that you're a killer."

"Don't think like that Dan." Yumi entered the conversation. "You know it was X.A.N.A."

"Yes, I know." Dan's voice started to fluctuate, "It's just that the bullet still came from my arm." Three more spent shelled dropped to the ground with a pinging sound. "I can't help but feel responsible."

"She's dead because of X.A.N.A.!" Odd blurted out. "Not you." Dan sighed.

"I know, Odd but how would you feel if you he made you kill Ulrich?" the tall boy asked. "You would want to kill yourself if you did, wouldn't you?"

Odd hung his head down low. The answer to that question was an obvious "yes". Now I understand how he feels. He let out three more rounds in frustration.

"That doesn't mean you should." Jeremie added.

"Dan…" Yumi walked closer to him.

"Stay back!" he yelled. She stopped in her tracks. "X.A.N.A. could possess me at anytime and this last bullet could be for you."

A second later the young beautiful girl said, "I don't think it's supposed to be for anyone." Yumi walked up on his left side.

"You're just making this harder on yourself." Dan uttered pointing the barrel at his head.

Filled with emotion the Japanese girl embraced him with a hug, "Please, Dan, don't do this. We're your friends. We can help you."

"Yumi, do you believe in miracles?" he asked. She looked away shutting her eyes tightly.

In a quiet voice she replied, "Yes."

The last round flew out of the barrel and Dan dropped to his knees dragging Yumi down with him.