AN: Well, I got 100 reviews an hour after I put up my last chapter, and I wasn't about to write up a whole other chapter at midnight. I'm sorry that you all had to wait until today to finally get chapter 15. But, I'm so happy that it only took an hour to get 100 reviews after my last chapter! You guys are AWSOME! Anyways, some people asked what I meant about Miyu's true identity creating a X.A.N.A attack. I meant that if people found out who she was, it would definitely cause questions and in return, she would have to answer them, and then she'd have to tell everyone about X.A.N.A and since Lyoko wasn't completely shut down( for Aelita's sake), it could cause some problems. So, I hope that helped everyone understand what I meant. Also, I put some stuff in chapter 14 that I know made people think twice about who Miyu was. I did that on purpose. But it was really sort of Miyu thinking about herself in the third person. Like I said, I did that to keep you guessing. Okay, well that was an extremely long author's note, so here is your well deserved chapter!

Chapter 15: Discoverey

It was December 29th, a cold, snowy, Wednesday that made you want to run inside and lay down by the fire with a cup of warm hot chocolate.

Most of the kids that went to the fancy Westbury Academy in Washington DC did just that. A group of 15-year-olds sat in the lounge and just talked since they had a half day off that day and the next two days off because of New Years.

Ulrich sat down next to Jacques on one of the big couches in the student lounge. There were some other people there too. Most of the guys from the soccer team were sitting on the half circle couch and the chairs that were next to it.

Jacques was the head of the soccer team and now Ulrich was co-captain. The other guys were Timmy, a short kid with a lot of attitude, Dylan, a blonde who was also in track, Will, the "nerd" as other people called him but really he was the smart guy, and others as well, but most of them were just part of the team, not the social group.

"So dude, what are you doing for New Years?" Ulrich asked Jacques as some of the girls of the group came over.

"I was going to a party, but because of the situation, I'm not sure anymore." Jacques replied. Ulrich sensed someone sitting down on his other side and turned around to find Miyu.

"Hey Ulrich," Miyu started. "Oh, hi Miyu!" Ulrich said eager to talk to her again. "So, I was wondering if you were doing anything on New Years." She asked.

"Normally I would hang out with my two best buds, but looking at the circumstances, I don't see that happening this year. So, that means I'm totally open for anything." Ulrich said as he looked into those familiar eyes.

"Well, since I'm going to have the house to myself again this year, I asked if I could host a New Years party. Alina said yes, so I'm inviting all of my closest friends." Miyu said with a twinkle in her eyes.

"How come you're only inviting your closest friends if you live in a mansion?" Ulrich wondered out loud.

"Well, I know I could have a huge party with practically the whole school at my house if I wanted to, but that's the thing. I don't want a huge blow out party to take care of. Besides, there are some people who would make things so much harder for me. Last year at my friend's party, someone actually had the nerve to bring beer. It was horrible!" Miyu explained.

"Yea, I'm not into that kind of thing. It's good to know you aren't either." Ulrich added in. "Well, the whole reason why I told you this was because I want you to come, if you can that is." Miyu said, blushing a little.

"I'd love to come!" Ulrich exclaimed. Miyu saw the questioning look in his eyes that asked 'why him?' So she told him why.

"I just came to really like you Ulrich, you're a cool guy. I know it must have been hard to move here so suddenly. And to answer the question I know you're dying to ask me, yes, I do consider you one of my closest friends." Miyu said, pleased with the result of making him blush.

Once Ulrich maintained the regular color of his skin, he turned back to Miyu. "So, who else are you inviting?" Ulrich asked wondering how many people would be there. Since she was still very popular, she had many friends.

"Well, Taylor and Cailin and Madison of course. After all, they are my best girl friends. But don't worry, there'll be other guys. I'm inviting Timmy, Dylan and Will… and tell Jacques if he's wondering that he's still invited. We can still be friends even though we're not together anymore. -------"

There was silence for a moment as Miyu looked over at the group. All of the 7 friends she had just listed were laughing at some joke that probably Timmy cracked. "So, it's the whole gang." Miyu finished.

"Are you inviting you're friend that lived in France?" Ulrich asked hoping she would finally just tell him what he wanted to know. "I already did." Was her reply. And with that, she got up went over to her girl friends and they walked out of the lounge together.

"So, have a nice talk with Miyu?" Jacques asked. Ulrich heard a hint of anger in his voice, but couldn't quite place it.

"Oh, she was just inviting me to her party." Ulrich defended himself. "Oh, so she invited you." Jacques said it as more of a statement. "Yea, but she told me that you're invited too." Ulrich informed him.

"You mean, she's not mad at me?" Jacques asked. "Yep, in fact, she said that she still wants to be friends with you even though you broke up with her." Ulrich continued. "Oh." Was all Jacques said.

"Hey Jacques!" Dylan called out. "If we don't hurry up and get our butts over to the gym, we're gonna be in heck of a lot of trouble with the coach!"

"Yea, yea. I hear ya. I'll be there in a sec. Well, I have to go see my track coach. Later!" Jacques said as he waved at Ulrich and left the room.

The other two guys left to go talk to some of the other girls in the room, so Ulrich got up and walked to his dorm.

When he reached his destination, he opened the door and found a note on his bed. It was folded into a star and had his name printed in handwriting he could never forget. Those famous loopy letters would forever stay in his heart.

He unfolded the note so as to be careful not to mess it up too badly. He gasped when he saw what it was concerning.

Dear Ulrich, I never thought I'd hear your voice again, much less see your face in person. I'm sorry I haven't told you sooner, but I was afraid of the consequences. I can't imagine what pain you and everyone else had to go through after I left. Once again, I'm sorry for that. I hope you can keep my true identity a secret between yourself, Odd and Jeremie. For my sake, for your sake, and for the world's sake. I'm sad to say that life will never be as it was, but we'll make it work.

Love, Yumi

P.S, See you on New Years!

AN: So, how was that chapter? I know it's still not as long as everyone would like it to be, but come on! Give me a break. So anyways, my goal for this chapter's reviews is 108, at least. I already have 103, so that means I only need 5 reviews to reach my goal! Oh, and congrats to Raven1777 for being the 100th reviewer! tinkerbellbt

Question of the Day:

Does anyone know why Sissy's name is Sissy?