AN: I'm not exactly fond of Daylight Saving Time… At least not yet. Anyway, I will at least get everyone to Lyoko now! Oh and you guys should probably know that this takes place before XANA escapes but after Jeremie deciphers Franz Hopper's diaries. I know there's not much of a time span there, but just pretend. Oh and thanks for the reviews everyone, it is highly appreciated! Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own Code Lyoko.
Yumi quickly sidestepped to face the entity and sprayed it with the hose at full blast. She mentally thanked her brother for not doing his chores yesterday, leaving the lawn littered with noisy leaves.
When the beast turned she was shocked to find the perpetrator was Fritz. "But Fritz is so nice. Maybe its—" Yumi's thoughts were interrupted when Fritz charged a second time.
This time, she grabbed his collar as he passed her. He yanked and tugged forward in an attempt to escape, drops of saliva spraying the lawn. Finally, the collar snapped.
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"She's not answering! What if XANA attacked her!" Ulrich cried.
"Relax, she's not one to go down easily. But go help her if you want, I can take care of things on Lyoko," Odd consoled, halfway in the sewer drain.
Ulrich shook his head looking down the forest path in hopes of finding Yumi. "Three's not enough anymore! If one goes to help another whoever is left can't defend Aelita!" he shouted, punching a tree in a fit of rage. He spun around, but no one was left to hear.
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Fritz shook off the water as he stared down Yumi. He trotted up to her with utmost calm and sat at her feet, waiting to be petted.
Yumi blinked in confusion before lifting up the collar for closer inspection. In the green display screen XANA's symbol throbbed. Without hesitation she rushed inside to say goodbye to her parents and rushed to the factory.
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"Virtualization!" Jeremie routinely announced.
As Odd and Aelita appeared on the desolate arctic desert, seemingly getting sewn together on the spot, Jeremie frantically drummed his keyboard. "Uh, right vehicles," he commented to himself more than anybody.
"Thank you monsieur Einstein! Hey keep quizzing me, I've got to stay sharp after all," Odd said, flipping backward onto his over board.
"As confident as I am in you abilities, I'd appreciate it if you concentrate on the here and now, Odd," Aelita tactfully suggested, stepping onto the over wing.
"Oh all right, I suppose I could concentrate, for a couple minutes anyhow."
"Odd you're making me nervous…" Jeremie said, expanding his screen so he could direct them to the tower. "The tower is to the northwest, can you see it?"
"Crystal clear but no monsters within sight," she replied.
"They're on the other side of the tower, be careful Aelita," Jeremie warned, letting his thoughts materialize into words, without realizing it.
"Don't worry, I'll be okay," Aelita responded confidently.
"Don't mind me, I'll just be slighted in my own little corner, here…" Odd commented, with a smile.
"Oh yeah, don't get yourself killed, Odd," Jeremie added with no real enthusiasm.
"Thanks, Einstein. You know you're getting really good at the whole sarcasm thing."
AN: Okay, a little short, but think of it this way: it's not a cliffhanger! Thanks again for reviewing! I'll try to get another chapter up within the week. Oh and would you all happen to know the boys' rooms are upstairs or downstairs? I thought they were upstairs, but I can't remember…