Jeremy rounded the last corner in time to see Verdana bring the roof down on her and her brother. "Nooooo!" He called out, but it was too late. He saw Verdana smiling at him as the roof fell around her. Then she went out of view. After the dust settled, he ran over to the rubble. Manuel's hand lay out of the rocks, but it was lifeless. After a few minutes, he found her. Only her torso, one arm and head were above the rock strewn floor. He rushed over and whispered to himself, "Please be alive, please." Jeremy touched her face and she groaned. "Jeremy? I can still open a portal. Take this will you." She struggled for a minute and brought the data pad out of her pocket. "It's a way to free Jordan. Here's my camera for Odd, and my weapons to be put somewhere safe. Give Aelita this vial filled with healing power that will work in either world. Tell Yumi and Ulrich something for me, will you? Tell them good luck and to love each other good." Verdana raised her arm, pointed it at the wall and opened a portal to the factory. Jeremy was about to step in when she called out. "One more favor please. Will you take care of X.A.N.A. for me. He needs to be destroyed." Jeremy nodded and stepped into the portal. Verdana lay there, waiting for death. Her favorite song popped into her head and she began to mumble the words.
I walked across
an empty land
I knew the pathway
like the back of my hand
I felt the earth
beneath my feet
sat by the river
and it made me complete
Oh, simple thing
where have you gone
I'm getting older and I
need something to rely on.
So tell me when you're gonna
let me in
I'm getting tired,
and I need somewhere to begin
I came across
a fallen tree
I felt the branches
of it looking at me
Is this the place
we used to love
Is this the place
that I've been dreaming of
Oh, simple thing
where have you gone
I'm getting older and I
need something to rely on.
So tell me when you're gonna
let me in
I'm getting tired,
and I need somewhere to begin...
In Lyoko
Realizing the futility of their situation, the gang waited for the pain. They were surprised when the mini howlers just flowed over them...dead. They all leapt for joy and hugged each other, except for X.A.N.A.
In the factory
Ulrich heard all the celebration. He jumped out of the seat and did a little dance. As he did one final turn, he noticed Jeremy come out of the wall. "So, wha'd I miss?"
After everyone was put back into their normal forms, They gathered around the computer. "Return to the past now!"
In the past
The gang stood by the gate, not talking. They stared out at the gate, expecting the black limo to come and at the same time, knowing that it wouldn't. In fact, they were the only ones with any proof that Verdana ever existed. Theyhad given her a proper burial. Jordan had taken her place, standing there at the gate. The bell for class rung and they trudged off. A few minutes later, a long black limo pulled up. A pretty native girl stepped out and smiled, reminiscent of Verdana. She gave a twirl of her skirts and ran into the buildingNo men in black stepped outbut it seemed to be the same. The limo left and a tinkling laugh filled the empty courtyard. Then the restless spirit left to her homeland.