Hey everyone! My first fanfic...yeah! Just a few things I have to say before you get to the reading. My story takes place when Aelita can live in the real world, but before they get into the Franz Hopper business. So, William isn't here yet. Also, Yumi and Ulrich have confessed their feelings and are currently BF+ GF. This is my first fanfic so don't be too hard, no flames in any reviews! O.K., now for the lovely disclaimer!

Disclaimer: checks Nope, I don't think I have any rights to Code Lyoko. Darn it!

Foolishness Taken to the Extreme

Chapter 1

Failed

Ulrich was engulfed in self pity. He held his graded test in disgust as he leaned against the wall outside of his class. Mrs.Hurtz had asked to see his parents, and he waited to be called in. Ulrich sighed, and remembered why he was there in the first place.

A few days ago...

"Hey guys!" Ulrich called to his friends who were waiting by the bench. Odd, Jeremie, Yumi, and now Aelita waved to him. Ulrich had just gotten out of a short meeting with Mrs.Hurtz.

"Did she kill you or what?" Odd asked.

"No, just explained that I must bring up my grades. With all these X.A.N.A. attacks, my grades have slipped..."

"Ahh, poor wittle Ulrich made an ut-oh in meanie Mrs.Hurtz class!" Yumi played with her boyfriend.

"Come on Yumi, stop teasing the little dummy." Aelita said.

"I could tutor you," Jeremie offered. "You would be a genius in no time."

"Uh...that's alright Jeremie," Ulrich refused, remembering the way Jeremie explained things. "Besides, all I have to do is ace the next test, and I'll be off the list."

"Isn't that tomorrow?" Jeremie questioned. He didn't want his friend to put off studying.

"I've already studied," Ulrich lied, not wanting his friends on his case."I'm totally prepared."

"How's X.A.N.A. been?" Yumi asked, covering her boyfriend. She knew he needed help. Instantly, Jeremie started a long speech about how X.A.N.A. could attack anytime.

A few hours later, it was evening. Odd, Jeremie, and Aelita had already gone to their dorms. Ulrich was about to leave, but he thought of all the harsh studying he had to do. He wished there was anything he could do instead. That's when an idea popped into his head. He knew it was a foolish and stupid thing to do, but he decided to go along with it.

"Hey Yumi," Ulrich started. A few more hours later Ulrich was in his dorm, thinking about the movie he had seen with Yumi. He was so tired that he fell asleep without studying. It showed in his test results.

Present...

Ulrich was finally called into the room. His parents looked absolutely furious with him.

"Ulrich," Mrs.Hurtz started. "I believe you are well aware that your grade is final." She watched Ulrich sadly nod his head. "So you understand that your grade in your report card for this class is an F."

"Yeah..." Ulrich whispered.

"That means that in order to pass this trimester you must do much extra work."

Ulrich gulped. Extra work? Sure, he failed the class, but now he was going to slave over homework everyday to hope to receive a C? It didn't seem worth it. But it looked like his parents had already confirmed his doing this.

"Fine," Ulrich said. Mrs.Hurtz gave him a look. "I mean, thanks for the chance to bring up my grade."

Mrs.Hurtz was satisfied, and gave Ulrich 3 sheets. They all had directions for writing an essay.

"These are due Friday," Mrs.Hurtz said. "And if you fail any of these assingments, you will not receive any extra credit!"

"Friday? Got it! May I go start working on these?" Ulrich asked.

"You may," Mrs.Hurtz excused him. Ulrich walked outside to meet his waiting friends.

"So..." Odd started.

"Save your breath Odd!" Ulrich commanded. "She's giving me a lot of extra work, including 3 essays due in 2 days!" Ulrich held up the sheets of paper.

"Tough break man," Odd said. "Don't worry, I'll wear headphones whenI listen to music until you're done."

"Thanks." Ulrich spat. The gang didn't sense his bad attitude. Then Jeremie asked a serious question.

"What about Lyoko? Will you still be able to help?"

"Hmm let me see, ah no!" Ulrich said not too nicely.

"Hey cut it out Ulrich," Yumi started. "Jeremie asked a serious question!"

"Yeah?" Ulrich yelled. "Well if it wasn't for you I wouldn't be in this mess!"

"Excuse me!" Yumi screamed at him. "You are the one that lied about studying!"

"You asked me out that night!" Ulrich argued

"That was you you bastard!" Yumi screeched. Then she realized what she had said, and gasped. She hadn't meant it, not at all. Besides, Ulrich needed to be comforted, not cussed at. "Oh Ulrich, I didn't mean..."

"It!" Ulrich finished for her, filled with anger. "Well I don't care! Go to Hell!" With that, Ulrich ran off to his dorm.