AN: Wow! Sorry it took me so long to update. Stupid I-leap! Anyways, I was reading over my last chapter, and it wasn't as bad a chapter as I thought it was. I guess I seem to criticize my own work too much. But obviously, you guys seem to enjoy my stories because the average you guys gave me for my writing ability was a 9! Yay! So, I'm going to try and write a good, long chapter. However, I may not get it up tonight (3-22-06). Well, I hope everyone likes this chapter as much as the last one :) -tinkerbellbt

Chapter 5: I'm Back!

That morning, around 8:30am, Ulrich woke up to see the sunlight pouring through the gigantic window. At first he was completely confused at the sight of the room he was in. But as he started to wake up, his memory returned and he looked over to his left to see Yumi still there.

She was sleeping like an angel. Not one hair out of place. Ulrich noticed she looked a little cold and pulled the blanket up to her neck. He smiled as he saw the red spot where he had kissed her a couple hours ago.

He tried to get out of the king sized bed without disturbing Yumi, but just as he was about to open the door to the hallway, he heard a soft voice.

"What do you think you're doing mister?" Yumi said as she stared at Ulrich who looked as if he had been caught red-handed sneaking out of jail. He was freezing at the moment, for all he had on was a white muscle shirt and his green boxers.

He realized who was talking and turned around. He saw a sleep-filled Yumi who had on a warm smile. He returned the smile with a kiss on the cheek when he reached her bedside.

"I was going to try and make some coffee, but seeing that you're awake, I'm sure you would be much better at making it than me." Ulrich laughed as he said that and Yumi did as well.

"I'd be happy to make some. I didn't know you liked coffee." Yumi said as she climbed out of bed. She had on striped pajama pants and a tank top. She shivered and laid her arms over the other to try and keep her bare skin warm.

Ulrich noticed this and took Yumi in a hug, but remained that way with his cheek right next to hers, just to keep her warm. She smiled yet again and said her thanks.

As they walked down stairs, Yumi made an agreement with Ulrich. "How 'bout this, I make the coffee, while you start the fire. Fair enough?" She asked. "It's my pleasure!" Ulrich said as he started to get goose bumps from being so cold.

Just a few minutes later, they were seated on the couch in front of the fire with coffee mugs in their hands. Ulrich had one arm around Yumi who sat with her legs pulled up to her chest and had crossed her feet. She held onto the coffee mug with both hands.

Ulrich had his coffee in his other hand and took a sip every so often. He sat with one leg crossed on top of the other. It was a classic moment. Someone could have painted a picture of their poses.

The two just sat there, soaking up the heat, both of them still in their sleeping clothes. They had no clue of who was driving up into the drive way of Yumi's mansion at that moment. And they didn't want to know either.

In Lyoko, the same pink-haired girl waited patiently as Jeremie worked out the kinks in the materialization code to bring her back.

He and Odd had been in the factory for hours now, and in every direction, there was a dead end. Jeremie was trying his hardest to find the code once and for all. But it was especially hard with Odd singing in the back round with Kiwi.

Jeremie didn't even know what Odd was singing to, and he didn't really care, he just wanted the annoying sound to stop.

"Odd! Will you SHUT UP? Geese! If you ever expect me to find the right code to Aelita's materialization, then GET HEADPHONES!" Jeremie cracked, and blew up at Odd like 4th of July fireworks.

Odd stood there, mid-dance step, and looked at Jeremie with extremely wide eyes. He'd never seen Jeremie so upset. I guess some people are more important in life than others in his mind. Odd thought as he set Kiwi down and looked at his feet.

Suddenly, he didn't feel like being at the factory anymore. He packed up his stuff and walked towards the elevator.

Jeremie realized what he had just said and hurried into an apology. "Oh Odd, I'm… I'm sorry, I truly am. It's just that…" "Save it. I can take a hint." Jeremie was cut off by Odd's cold reply and was left alone on the computer.

Aelita had heard the whole thing and attempted to talk to the worn-out Jeremie. "Jeremie, he knows you didn't mean that. I'm sure he'll forgive you sooner or later." She tried to help.

"Thanks Aelita, but I really screwed up this time." Jeremie was silent after that and continued to work on the other situation.

Odd walked out of the sewer and into the forest, Kiwi following right behind him. It was about 2:30pm, and Odd was just going to crash in his dorm.

As he was walking to his room, Jim of all people saw him and of course, had to stop him. "Odd Della Robia! What do you think you're doing out of your dorm at this time? Leaving school grounds on a school day is prohibited. And after four years of boarding here, one would think even a brainless kid like you would know that by now. I'm going to have to send you to the principal's office Odd." Jim finished his little speech and Odd rolled his eyes as he walked to the principal's office.

Thank God I put Kiwi away in my book bag before I entered school grounds, or I'd be toast! He thought as he continued walking.

Back at the factory, Jeremie felt he was having more luck. He had continued to search for the code while unbeknownst to him, Odd was getting in trouble with Jim.

He came across a code that was different than the others he had seen. It looked as if… it might have been the one!

He looked into it more and got overjoyed. "Aelita! Aelita! I think I've found it! I've found the code!" He yelled with excitement.

"Oh Jeremie! Finally I'll be able to do all the things you humans do." Aelita said with a smile. "I'm going to start the process right now!" Jeremie said giddily.

He typed in a few numbers and letters and in a few minutes, he was ready. The big question was, "Aelita, are you ready?" "As ready as I'll ever be!" She squealed. "You know what the first thing I'm going to do when I get out of here is?" She asked. "What's that Aelita?" Jeremie asked, now very anxious. "I'm going to kiss you!" was her response.

Jeremie blushed, but soon got over it, because the sooner he pushed that button, Aelita would finally be there. And he wanted that kiss!

"Here I go Aelita. Materialization! Code Earth!" And with that, Jeremie pushed the button and started the process.

In a matter of minutes, the cell phone's of each Odd, Ulrich, Yumi and Jeremie rang with a new message, all of which read, I'm back… and had a X.A.N.A symbol to sign it's sender's name.

What had Jeremie done!

AN: Well, how was that for a chapter? Lots going on. Okay, well I don't have much to say, except that you guys are EXTREMELY fast at giving me reviews! I reached my goal within the day I put my last chapter up! So, I'm going to issue another challenge. Think you can give me a whopping 86 reviews within 4 days? I don't know if you can. And if you can't then you'll have to wait a painful 4 more days to see what happens after all of the horrible cliffies I've left! Mua ha ha ha! Lol:) –tinkerbellbt

Question of the Day:

Who should show up at Yumi's door?

Jacques

Alina

Ulrich's parents

X.A.N.A

Sissy (close to impossible!)