Before we go into anything else, I would like to say thanks to all the people that have kept with the story and reviewed it. So, I've made a new rule, with every 3 reviews, a new chapter will come. I mean really! K1092000 has been the only real hard-core reviewer here, and I need to know how the story is going by so far, if I need to change anything or not. But, other than that, let's begin the new chapter, FYI, this isn't the chapter I said I would make last time, but, we'll be seeing some soon to come.

Chapter 5

Pre-math of the great fight

"Hi honey," yelled Odd to Sissi, in his innocent tone. "Odd! Where have you been," demanded Sissi. "I've been busy sweet-heart. Had to catch up on old times with the gang," said Odd, still in his innocent tone. Sissi just stared at him through eyes that seemed to be filled with fire. "Uh, we'll have to catch up later Odd. Hey, Sissi, I have a question," asked Urlich. "What is it," responded Sissi. Urlich really had to think of his words and asked, "Me and Yumi may be having-""An offspring," asked Sissi in a loud voice. "Uh, yeah… how did you know that," asked Yumi in a really questionable tone, "and since when are you and Odd are dating." "Dating? Odd, you didn't tell them," asked Sissi. "Oh, woops," said Odd, Sissi grinding her teeth at Odd's blunder, "Guys, may I introduce to you, Mrs. Sissi Robbia!" Everyone's jaw dropped, as they looked at Odd's wife, the principal of Kadic, and one of their worst nightmares, Sissi. "Odd, I'm never going to look at you the same way ever again," said Jeremie, everyone laughing behind him.

When all the laughter started to die down, Urlich asked, "well, now that we got that out of our system, me and Yumi would like to look at how this place has changed, hopefully for the better, so that we can know if we should leave our child in your school." Sissi, smiling at Urlich and Yumi, said to them, "I think you'll find it quite different from when you left."

As everyone left for their cars, Urlich realized that he didn't have a home close to the school. "Hey, Jeremie. Me and Yumi need a house for our stay," said Urlich. "Say no more. We bought the Hermitage, something Aelita wanted, right honey?" "That's right," responded Aelita, smiling at her husband's choice of a home. "Ok, see you guys there," yelled Yumi, stepping into her car.

The Hermitage: Urlich and Yumi's room

Urlich just layed in the bed that Jeremie and Aleita gave to him and Yumi, so that they could stay for a little while. He looked over to Yumi. Beautiful. The most beautiful she's going to get, but I love her. He rolled out of the bed slowly, to not wake his wife, and walked to the closest window in the room. Now, I have some time to think things over. Urlich opened the window and sat on the sill and toke a deep breath and closed his eyes. That Tiamat guy, he just rubs me the wrong way. Sure, he saved Aelita, but why do we have to help him get one of his old buddies out of trouble? He handled those monsters really well anyway. And another thing, why haven't we seen him when XANA was still in Lyoko anyway? He just can't be trusted.

"Honey, what are you doing," asked Yumi, rubbing sleep out of her eyes. Urlich turned around and smiled, "just thinking about what happened today." "You really need to get some rest, we need to help Tie get-""And that's exactly why I'm up," jabbed Urlich, "Why does he need our help! He did just fine fighting those monsters, what's one more for you." "And another thing," continued Urlich, "how is it that we haven't seen him, or these, elemental knights, or even him, during our fights with XANA while still at Kadic!" Yumi just stood where she was, tears starting to form from her eyes.

"I'm sorry Yumi, I just don't really trust Tiamat. The whole story he told to us, just doesn't seem to add up to me," stated Urlich, looking out the window. Yumi wiped the tears from her eyes, walked to her husband and embraced him, "I understand. But, you have to admit. He is really good with the sword, enemy or not, he helped us. Now, to make it right, I think we have to help him," said Yumi to her husband, returning the embrace, "you may save his life, returning the favor." Urlich smiled, and looked out to the dark world and nodded.

The Local Graveyard

"Well Kiwi. XANA's not gone yet," said Odd over a gravestone, "so, I may be a little to busy to see you, but I'll try my hardest to see you every day." Sissi stood off to the side and smiled. "So, you'll have to go and help your friends again, huh," asked Sissi. "Yea, glad you can understand hunny," replied Odd, turning from Kiwi's gravestone. "Please, be careful in there Odd. If you leave me, I will never forgive you," said Sissi, tears starting to stream from her eyes. Odd walked to her and embraced her. Sissi then put her head in his chest, for her support. He kissed her head and said in her ear, "I will not leave you." Sissi looks up and both pull in for a romantic kiss.

The Hermitage: Jeremie and Aelita's room

"I can't believe we found someone in Lyoko," said Aelita, sitting in the great sized bed. "Me too. I wonder if we can materialize him, along with those other knights," responded Jeremie, into a questionable tone, walking from the bathroom. "I really hope so. I want to know more about him and my older friends," said Aelita with joy in her voice. "Well, this probably was the greatest afternoon you had huh? So, let's make this a night we won't forget Aelita," said Jeremie, walking slowly towards the bed. "Uh, why are you walking so slowly Jeremie," asked Aelita, curelessly. Jeremie only smiled and toke off his glasses. Aelita just stared at Jeremie what is he doing? Jeremie then got into the beds and started to kiss Aelita, passionately. Aelita returned it, but started to notice that the kisses were becoming harder and harder. Jeremie started to take off the pajamas that Aelita had on. Still kissing her, he stared into her eyes, while she did the same. This will be a night to remember, Aelita thought as Jeremie led her on.

Lyoko: desert region

Tiamat stood where in front of the tower, and just stared at it. "It's time. XANA, you corrupted program, I will take avenge for you taking my friends, my love, but above all; my life," said Tie, eyes closed, "I will take all that back which you have taken, and slay you for the demonic program you are." Tiamat opened his eyes, which glow a dark orange. "Come forth, great bird of flame. Come led me aid, grant me your safe passage. Come forth, my PHEONIX WINGS!" chanted Tiamat. From Tiamat's back, came fiery orange wings, feathers that had the look of fire. The tips of the feathers were black.

This armor is going to only slow me down. I need all the strength I've got to win this fight. The armor that was on Tie, blinked out of existence, revealing a crimson coat with a high collar. The tail of the coat went to Tiamat's foot. The coat had many studs for his buttons. The order of his studs were 2 columns, one button across from the other. His leg armor blinked out as well. It was replaced by wide legged, black and red laced pants that went to Tiamat's lower ankle. His helm was gone also. His shoes changed to black, iron toed boots. His dual-katanas were still sheathed at his belt, same style, and color (red and black blade and black spiral style hand guard). He went to his pocket, and pulled out and pair of rounded, orange sun-glasses. "That's better." Tiamat crouched to the ground and jumped, his wings starting to flap, and he was off. He left the desert region, and started to feel the cold climate of the polar region. I'm ready XANA, but I hope Heather's ready too.

OK, that's it for the pre-math. I never really liked the way I created Tiamat's armor, and I like how I made him now much better. Well, remember my rule, with every 3 reviews I get for the chapter, a new one will come. So, until the actual creation of my next chapter, stay cool.