Because I didn't update for almost a week, I decided to give another chappy today. This chappy's kinda emotional at the end, sorry, it had to happen.

(Macas P.O.V.)

After setting Millie straight, I walked back towards my dorm.

This is one big predicament. I have a feeling that Yumi and Ulrich actually remember something like that, and Yumi was limping a little bit… I think that it actually did happen. Just not with me.

I walk inside my room and close the door. I walk over to the desk and grab a piece of paper and pencil. I begin to jot down notes.

Let's see here…
1) Yumi's limping. That means she must be hurt.
2) Ulrich and Yumi avoided the topic as much as possible.
3) Ulrich specified that I didn't attack Yumi, he never said no one attacked Yumi.
4) Ulrich wanted the CD, even though he knew it came directly from the camera. He must think that someone tampered directly with the camera.

I look at my notes and sigh. There's not much to go off of. Nothing to prove I am not guilty. The testimony of three teenagers at a trial will pale in comparison of a actual video recording of the incident. I rack my brain for anything else that could have been missed, something that discredits the tape. I come up with nothing.

Well, it looks like I am going to have a short stay here too. Not like I'm not used to packing and unpacking…

I pull out my drawing from earlier and look at it. Wow, what an amazing drawing. I usually doodle when I'm bored, but this? This is different. It's as if something guided my hand. I see Odd as a catboy, jumping out of the way of a laser from a block with legs. I see Ulrich the samurai, with sword ready, deflecting a laser from a mechanical crab. Then Yumi, the geisha girl, blocking a bolt with a Japanese-style fan. She has another one, throwing it like a Frisbee, slicing through a hornet. All of this in a north pole-style glacier setting. I see Aelita in the background, hiding behind a small wall, waiting for something. On the other side of the picture, a large organic-looking tower, glowing with an aura. And then what I labeled it.

"Lyoko." I say out loud.

What could it be? I've never heard of anything called Lyoko, but the name just fits. Well, I've got nothing else to do, I might as well draw myself as a video game character. Ulrich, Odd, Yumi, and Aelita have them, why not me? Here I go…
After about 3 failed tries, I calm myself down. I try to remember that feeling I had when I drew the first picture. I search through my mind until I find the right emotion. Not of excitement, not of amazement, but of peace. Then I begin to draw. I draw steadily, and like before, it feels like my hand is being guided. I draw myself, and it comes out well. I am wearing a dark shirt with a loose vest over top it. A belt that has no buckle. Nice, comfortable, baggy pants. Sturdy boots. (A/N: Imagine something like a Jedi) I almost put in a cape, but no. That isn't for this character. I imagine him in different shades of red, and it fits well.

I need a weapon.

I feel no mysterious guidance on this one. I must choose my own weapon. I run through a list of weapons in my head.

Let's see. Yumi has her fans, which can attack and block. No… that doesn't seem like something for me. I suck at frisbee. Odd has… what does Odd have?

I look back at my doodle. Odd is dodging a block, but he has his arm out in the right direction for a shot. I look closer and see a small dash mark in front of his fist.

He's got some kind of projectile. An arrow of sorts. No, too much offense. He doesn't have any defensive power. Then there's Ulrich… now I like that idea. I have always been interested in swords. But the katana is kind of one-sided. It only works if you hit it the right way. I'll give myself a sword, but it will be different.

I start drawing a wide, slowly curving blade. I decide it won't be metal, it will be pure energy. It's a broad sword, curving slightly, and completely flat. I draw a small aura around it.

Yah, that seems right.

I felt that mysterious guidance again as I put in his sword. It looks just right. I label the picture 'Macas Keloly' and put it away.

I don't think I'll show them this right away. They might think I'm crazy. "Hey guys, I have just invented my own video game and made us into characters! Won't it be cool? I even named it Lyoko!" Yah right, they'll send me packing.

I look at my clock. 8:46. I decide to go and take my shower, so that no one will see me. I grab some spare clothes and head for the showers.

I take a nice warm shower. I notice that some of my older bruises are gone, some of the newer ones are fading fast, and that one Odd gave me doesn't hurt anymore.

Cool, pretty soon I can take a shower in the morning like a normal person.

I walk back to my dorm and fall into a deep sleep, happy to forget my troubles so far.

(Yumi P.O.V.)

After I gave Ulrich his goodnight kiss (the thought still makes me giggle inside. I'm finally going out with Ulrich) I walk inside. There I see my father, red from anger. I can tell right away that this is going to be a long and ugly argument.

"Yumi! What the HELL are you doing with that boy?" He yells at me.

"He walked me home dad, he didn't want anything else to happen to me." I say calmly. Maybe if I act calm, he will calm down. I'd better not tell him Ulrich is my boyfriend or he will totally flip out.

"So why did you kiss him afterwards?" He yells at me.

Shit. He saw us from the window. This is not going to be good. Well, honest usually is the best policy. I am going to tell him the truth and hope he goes easy on me.

"Because… he's my…" I begin. I can't bring myself to finish. I can barely believe it myself…

"Just say it!"

"Because he's my boyfriend!" I yell at him and push past him towards the living room. I sit down on the couch and wait for the real argument to begin.

"YUMI! I am not done talking to you!" He yells at me from the hallway.

"Well, I am!" I yell back.

"Why Ulrich? Why not that nice boy, William?" He says, his voice lowering, just slightly.

"Because I only like William as a friend." I say calmly again. I can't take much more of this. My emotions are starting to try and fight their way out, most likely in the form of me sobbing and yelling at my father at the same time.

"And you like this punk Ulrich more? You know that I hate him."

"Ulrich is not a punk dad! He saved my life more times than I can count!"

Shit! If I say any more, he's going to make me tell him about Lyoko.

I turn away and stop talking.

"Why do you want Ulrich? What makes him more special than William?"

"Because I love Ulrich!" I blurt out. My father looks stunned at the news, and I look happy. I finally caught my father off guard.

"I love Ulrich. William is a nice guy, but not for me. He has asked me out on several occasions. I refused him on every account."

"I KNEW IT! THAT STUNT HE PULLED WITH HIS FRIEND WORKED! IT IMPRESSED YOU AND YOU LIKE HIM NOW!" He shouts.

"HE DID NOT DO THAT!" I shout back.

"Dear, maybe we should let this alone. Yumi has every right to chose who she wants to date, so I say go for it. As long as she doesn't get pregnant."

"I won't Mom, don't worry. I have no interest in raising a child right now."

"You always take her side! Well I've had enough. I'M LEAVING!" My father shouts and quickly runs out the door. We all stare in shock as my father leaves and we hear the engine rev up and pull out of the driveway; speeding off into the night.

I burst into tears. I can't hold it in anymore. My father left? How could he do that? I know my father, once he does something, there is no way he will take it back. My mother and I hold each other and cry for a good half hour before Hiroki comes in.

"What's wrong?" He asks bewildered. He has obviously been over at a friend's house this entire time. My mother just kneels down and hold him tight. I walk out the door, I need to think.

Well, you can tell that Yumi's dad leaving will not be a good thing. Unfortunately, he will not come back all happy and forgiving. Sorry to all those who like him, it has to happen.