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The Shadowed PathUlrich couldn't sleep, which for once had nothing to do with Odd's snoring. He was worrying about the cryptic letter he had gotten from his parents. All it said was that they needed to talk to him, and that he needed to meet them in the principal's office tomorrow at 9 am sharp.
"I wonder what's going on." He thought, tossing and turning under his covers. "I haven't done anything to get myself in trouble lately, have I?"
Odd coughed suddenly, bringing Ulrich out of his contemplative state. He was vaguely aware that the wake-up bell had just gone off. "Whoa, I've been awake all night worrying. I'm really going to regret this during class"
"Hey, thinking about Yumi?"
Ulrich felt his face go bright red, and then he retaliated by throwing an alarm clock at Odd, who managed to avoid the clock. Barely.
"Hey, they shoulda cast me in The Matrix! Did you see that?"
"Odd, you fell off your bed while trying to duck. Usually actors need to be able to make simple movements." Ulrich snickered, glad that Odd changed the subject. "Anyway, I've got to be in the principal's office in half an hour. I should have enough time for breakfast if I hurry."
"Well, what are you waiting for?" Odd asked, clearly excited by the thought of food.
Thirty Minutes Later
"WHAT?" Ulrich bellowed. "You can't do this to me! At least not on such short notice! What about my friends?"
"Ulrich, keep your voice down while you are in my office!" Principal Delmas snapped.
"Ulrich, listen. We really need the money that this job would bring in, and the company wouldn't let your father work from anywhere but their main office. Please, honey, just try to understand. We had very little choice in the matter. Besides, don't you want to see America?" Ulrich's mother pleaded, trying to talk some sense into her son.
"And as for your friends, you would be able to keep in touch with them by email or phone." Ulrich's father reasoned.
Ulrich knew that it wasn't just leaving his friends that had him worried. It was also his worries that if he left Kadic, then XANA would have less oppostition in his plans for world conquest.
And then there was also the thought of losing Yumi.
He knew that he loved her, and from what Odd and Jeremie said, she reciprocated those feelings. He couldn't understand why he could never share his feelings with her, though. It was like his tongue turned to jelly at the mere thought of it. And now, he might never get the chance.
Two Days Later
"Where is she?" Ulrich wondered. He was about to board the plane, and there was no sign of Yumi anywhere. Odd and Jeremie had just left, promising to keep on fighting XANA. Ulrich just wanted to see Yumi one last time, and tell her how he really felt.
"Ulrich, hurry up! The plane will be taking off soon!" His mother was saying as he snapped out of his reverie.
Begrudgingly, Ulrich passed through the gate and took his seat in the first-class section.
His mind was on happier times as the plane lifted off, leaving Ulrich's former life behind…
(A/N): Pretty sad, hmm? Trust me, this is just the beginning…
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