AN: Okay, first off, I am sooo sorry I didn't update this story as soon as I promised, but there is a lot going on right now, and having exams coming up this week isn't helping. Anyways, thank you very much to all of my faithful reviewers and the new reviewers too! Once again, I got more than half of the reviews I asked for, and you guys are awesome for that. Well, I hope this story won't get too confusing, the story will switch on and off from one person's life, to another's. So, try to stay along with the sudden changes. Thanks again! tinkerbellbt ( Also, this chapter is starting just a little after where my last story ended.)

Chapter 1: The Three Calls

Ulrich hung up his cell phone and looked up at the questioning Yumi sitting close to him. The fire was still going, and it had started raining outside.

He was a little disappointed that he didn't get to tell Jeremie his good news, but Ulrich had forgotten to tell him once he heard Jeremie's good news. At first he was surprised, but Ulrich had learned to believe in miracles once he found Yumi again.

Yumi snuggled up to him as if to tell him to explain to her what the meaning of this puzzling call was. Ulrich smiled and looked down at her. He had noticed that he was finally taller than her. Time had taken toll on both their bodies, and changed them into the 15-year-olds they should be.

Ulrich took in a deep breath, and spoke. "Well, it seams that I'm not the only person who has found my love once again." He said with a smile that melted Yumi inside. She blushed at this statement and he continued.

"Apparently, Aelita is not lost forever. She just sent a message to Jeremie. He doesn't know how this was possible, and for once, he doesn't care! He's just glad she's still alive." Ulrich paused here, knowing Yumi would have something to say about this.

Yumi backed up a bit, and sat up, looking at Ulrich's perfect face. "This is amazing! How was Aelita capable of sending a message if she's in the digital void? And, why would she wait 'till now to contact Jeremie?" Yumi's thoughts lingered on this subject as she waited for Ulrich's response.

"I'm not sure Yumi. Like I said, Jeremie doesn't even know. Maybe, since she has special abilities, she used her mind to contact him. I don't know why she'd wait 'till now though." Ulrich gave the questions a shot.

He could see that Yumi wasn't satisfied. He asked her some questions in turn. "When you were in the digital void, how did Aelita get you out? How did you know it was her, and when you reached your destination in the void, did you instantly find yourself awake, or were you unconscious at first?" Ulrich hoped he wasn't too overwhelming.

"Well, aren't we Mr. Curious today?" Yumi laughed as she said this. "I already told you how Aelita got me out, remember? She used her DNA code, and gave it to me. I think I was unconscious at first, because I don't remember landing in the digital void. The first thing I remember, was a voice. It was Aelita's and she said that she was going to get me out. It didn't register to me what was going on until I was back on Lyoko. She was there for like five seconds, and told me she gave me her DNA code, and was going to take my place in the digital void. She said not to worry about her, and to tell Jeremie good-bye." Yumi finished answering the questions that were thrown at her.

Ulrich's head started working like a machine with all the gears starting to turn and came up with a solution.

"Yumi, you said that you were unconscious at first right?" He asked her. "Yea, if Aelita hadn't spoken to me, I probably would have never woken up." Yumi said, but was still a bit confused with Ulrich's sudden question.

"Well, what if Aelita was in a coma or something, and had finally woken up! And when she realized what had happened, she tried contacting Jeremie one more time." Ulrich was proud that he had come up with such a logical explanation.

"You know what Ulrich? That could very well be. Aelita's a smart girl. She probably figured things out pretty quickly." Yumi agreed.

Ulrich smiled that cute smile that could make anyone just adore him. Yumi instantly fell in love all over again.

"I think we should call Jeremie again and explain to him everything that's happened in the last few days. He'd be very interested, don't you think?" Ulrich asked Yumi already knowing the answer.

"Definitely!"

In a room that had once been shared by two Lyoko warriors, sat a boy with bright colored hair. He was a strange boy with a love for purple. Everybody called him Odd. Well, what else was he supposed to be called? That was his name!

He was resting on his bed looking up at the ceiling, something he only did now, due to the lack of his best friend's presence. He looked over to the bed that had once been occupied by his roommate.

He felt his cell phone vibrate, and looked at the caller ID. It was Jeremie. Hmm. I wonder what this is about. He thought as he clicked the 'answer button'.

"Hey Jer Bear!" Odd said while trying to stifle a laugh. "Odd! How many times have I asked to not call me that!" Jeremie yelled. The name was a joke Odd had made up when he had nothing else better to do and decided to rhyme things.

"Sorry! It's just fun to hear you get exasperated when I'm bored!" Odd laughed. "Oh, well that's nice to know." Jeremie replied sarcastically.

"Well, what is it you called for?" Odd asked getting serious. "I have some GREAT news!" Jeremie started. Odd wasn't up for a guessing game and had no clue of what could possibly be great at the moment.

Odd didn't respond, so Jeremie continued. "Well, I just got a message from… Aelita!" He finished.

"What? No way! That's incredible einstien! How though? Where is she? Is she alright?" Jeremie wasn't ready for all these questions, and truly, he didn't have any of the answers, which was unlike himself.

"Uhh… I'm not sure Odd. She only asked where I was. But it doesn't matter as long as I know she's okay." Jeremie said this with a slight smile.

"I don't believe this! You got to tell Ulrich! Maybe this will lead to Yumi." Odd let the sentence linger. "Ya never know. Come on over Odd, and I'll call Ulrich once you get here." Jeremie said.

"Right. Be there in 5… 5 seconds that is!" And with that, they both shut off there mobiles and saw each other within 5 seconds!

In a deeper, darker, lonelier place, sat a patient girl. She was waiting for a response from someone. Someone she hadn't seen for what seemed like an eternity, she only hoped he'd heard her.

She waited 10 more minutes, and got to thinking there was truly no way out of the life-taking void. She was just about to decide that her destiny was to be locked in the 'jail' forever, when she heard a voice so rich, so heavenly, she thought she was being taken into heaven.

But she soon realized the voice belonged to someone even greater in her mind. There was only one thought that registered through her head. Jeremie!

AN: So how was that for a first chapter? I hope it wasn't too bad. I felt it was sort of… off. Anyways, I may not be able to update for a while, I have exams next week, and apparently I have strep throat. It's sucks, and if you've ever had strep throat, you know what I'm talking about. Okay, well I'm not really setting a goal for this chapter's reviews, just give me 18 at least. I know you all can do it! Thanks:) tinkerbellbt

Question of the Day:

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