Risk It All
Ash and Allison arrive in the lab and notice that no one is around. "Where is everyone?" Allison asks. "I hear Jeremy coming," Ash says. Jeremy and Aelita climb down the ladder. At the same time, Odd, Dawn, Ulrich, Yumi, and Brock arrive. "Hey, are you all okay- what stinks?" Odd asks as he covers his nose. Aelita and Jeremy look at him while water drips from their clothes. "Odd, if you ever have to swim in the sewers, let me know," Aelita says. "What happened?" Brock asks. "Allison, why do you have the laser gun from class. Ms. Hertz said to return it to the library," Ulrich says. "It came in handy," Allison says. "What! Why do Yumi, Brock, and Ulrich look like they went through a swamp?" Dawn asks. "You have helmet hair," Yumi says. "I know. It is a long story," Dawn says. "Okay, what is going on?" Ash asks. "Hello! XANA is attacking. We can trade stories later," Jeremy shouts. "Right. It is my turn to go to Lyoko with Dawn, Brock, and Ash," Allison says. "I might go too. Aelita and Jeremy stink," Odd says. "Again, sewers. Plus, your feet have gotten worse!" Aelita says. "Okay, here, Ulrich. Press two and four, and the targets are neutralized," Allison says. "How do you know that?" Yumi asks. "It came in handy." Yumi looks at Allison with confusion. "Yumi, don't question Allison. It won't end well," Brock says. Wait? What happened now? Readers, we need to go back to the beginning.
In Ms. Hertz's class, the students are greeted by Dr. Ameilá Mercredi, a scientist from a local university. "Here, we have an electromagnetic laser, which can neutralize most computer viruses." "How would it do that?" Jeremy asks. "Each time the laser goes off, a sample of a Multi-agent system is released. This MAS has coded to detect and kill most viruses or virus-like programs." Jeremy takes notes. "What are you writing?" Aelita asks. "Notes for the MAS I am creating," Jeremy answers. "For what?" Ulrich asks. "XANA. I believe that the MAS Inam is working on will kill XANA. However, I am still in the beginning stages." " Of course, and as long as we are destroying replicas, XANA gets weaker," Odd says. "Who wants to try it out?" Dr. Mercredi asks. "The laser that is in our classroom is a what class?" Ms. Hertz asks the group. Everyone looks at her until Allison answers the question. "A pulsed energy projectile, or PEP," Allison says. "That is correct, Ms. Jones." "Can I try it?" Everyone in the class looks at her. "Allison doesn't volunteer for anything," Brock says. "The girl who crushes laser tag. Of course, she would try it," Dawn says. "PEP was intended for crowd control, but as you can guess, that seems like a cruel and unusual punishment to harm people," Dr. Mercredi says. "Also, this produces a pressure wave that stuns the target and electromagnetic radiation that affects nerve cells, causing a painful sensation. The technology can be used as a lethal weapon. However, at this level, it will only send tingles down a person's spine and give them bed head " Dr. Mercredi straps the device on Allison. "Okay, aim for the robot right there. My Electrode will let you know when to fire it." Allison aims for the robot and waits for the signal. Ms. Hertz is impressed with how natural Allison seems to control the device. Her classmates, however, are worried. "Electrode!" Allison fires the decide, and plasma hits the robot, and it shuts down. "Whoa," Allison says. "Now, for bonus points, what did the laser kill?" Ms. Hertz asks. Ash and Ash J are having a side conversation. "I'm telling you, the email is not a real chain letter. It is spam, " Ash J says. "I know. My computer had a virus from a spam email, and it took me two days to fix it. I also had to get new antivirus software," Ash says. "That's correct, you two," Ms. Hertz says. Ash and Ash J grew quiet. "We are?" Ash J asks. "Yes. The laser has antivirus software, and the robot has a virus from spam mail. This is why we also stress the fact that if you don't know what it is or if it looks suspicious, do not open it!" "Exactly what we were talking about," Ash says. "Right. Not about the video game, The Revenge of the Charmeleon," Moxie teases. After class, Jeremy talks to Dr. Mercredi. "I see you are interested in my laser for research." "Yes, I am." "Well, I am a believer of young scientists at work." "Thank you." "So, you have to design it to fit your target. Study it, understand, and dissect your target. That way, the MAS will hit all of its points." Jeremy smiles. Meanwhile, the robot is reactivated. A student walks in for the next class and is shocked by it. The Eye of XANA appears, and the student goes courtyard and waves its arms, and a mist appears and puts some students to sleep or a XANA-like trance.
Later in the day, Yumi is looking for a pokemon in the park. "I know that it lives here," Yumi says. Ulrich and Brock walk by and talk about school work but see Yumi struggling. "Hey, Yumi, are you okay?" " Hello, Brock. I am looking for a pokemon for class." "What kind?" Ulrich asks. "Well, Brock, it is a Snivy. It ran away from my teacher's classroom, and I foolishly agreed to find it," Yumi says. "We can help," Ulrich says. "Thank you, Brock." Ulrich looks at her. "Yumi, I'm sorry with the whole thing with the prank and Odd." Yumi turns her back to Ulrich. Ulrich begs on his knees. "Please, I'm sorry. I did it because I can handle you being mad at me. But at the same time, I care about you, and I know that I should have let Odd face the music himself. Please!" Yumi smiles. "Ulrich, I am pulling your leg. I have forgiven you already." "You did!" Ulrich blushes. "Odd, he needs to work for it." Brock laughs, and Ulrich blushes. Yumi kisses Ulrich on the nose. "I like your speech." "Now, to the Snivy," Brock says. Dawn is practicing some cheerleading moves in the gym and notices Odd practicing his skateboarding tricks. "I haven't seen you skateboard in months," Dawn says. "I know. After the whole Sam thing, I stopped, but I think I need to rediscover my passion," Odd says. "Well, don't let me stop you." Odd smiles. While Odd practices, he notices Dawn's routine and is in awe. "If only Dawn and I can get our shit together," Odd says. Dawn takes a water break and sees Odd doing the trick in the air. "He is good at skateboarding. I can see him surfing in the future while I drive a water jet. Hold on, snap out of it, girlfriend!" Back at the park, Aelita and Jeremy discuss the Multi-Agent System he is working on. "Dr. Mercredi gave me great advice about it. Of course, I told her it was for a research project," Jeremy says. "Do you think you have enough time?" Aelita asks. "Yes. Our priority is bringing back William." "And thanks to XANA's slip up on sending William to Earth from the replica, we have his DNA," Aelita says with glee. "I know. Plus, XANA is doing more deliberate and deadly attacks." "Like Tiny and Brian?" "Yeah. The school had changed all of the mattresses because they (the school) feared it was the cause of death." Aelita holds Jeremy's hand. "I feel like we are so close yet so far." "I know. I can feel it too. We need to keep our heads in the game," Jeremy smiles as Aelita smiles with him. Back in the science lab, Allison returns because she wants to feed the octopus and see the PEP again. "Allison, what are you doing?" Ash asks. "I am feeding the octopus," Allison responded. "Sure, then why are you eyeing the laser?" "Becasue it is cool. It felt cool, and I'm glad that is being used to get rid of viruses, not people." "I think we should leave," Ash says as he tries to pull Allison away from the room, "Good. I found two guinea pigs-I mean students," Ms. Hertz says. "For what?" Ash asks. "I need you two to bring the laser to the library." "Us, why?" Allison asks. "Because I trust that you two are going to bring it there in one piece. Also, I know where you live," Ms. Hertz says. Allison and Ash reluctantly agree. Moments later, XANA activates a tower in the Desert Sector. Jeremy video chats with Allison, Ulrich, and Dawn about the tower. "Okay, Odd and I are at the gym; we can be there as soon as possible," Dawn says. "Yumi is looking for a pokemon for her teacher, and Brock and I are helping," Ulrich says. "That's okay. Ash and I are running an errand for Ms. Hertz. We're almost done. We can meet the others at the Factory," Allison says. "Okay, we'll come since we find-hey; what could you have to do for Ms. Hertz?" Ulrich asks. "We gave to return the laser to the library because Dr. Mercredi is in a meeting," Ash says. "Sure, after Allison takes it for a joy ride," Jeremy says. "What!" Allison answers. "We come if we find Snivy, " Yumi says. The video chat ends. Jeremy and Aelita get up and notice Sissi in a daze.
"Sissi, what is wrong?" Jeremy asks. Sissi starts to sing. "Happy Birthday to you." "It's not any of our birthdays," Aelita says. Sissi keeps singing as Aelita notices blue fog in the background. "Jeremy, I think I know what XANA's attack is," Aelita says. "I think so too," Jeremy says. "Happy Birthday to you," Sissi sings in a creepy and menacing tone. The fog gets close to Jeremy and Aelita as they see some students drop like flies while others walk around like zombies. "What do we do?" Aelita asks. Jeremy notices a stream nearby that leads to the sewers and the Factory. "Hold on," Jeremy says as he texts "FOG!" to the group chat. "Happy Birthday to Jeremy and Aelita! Happy Birthday to you!" Sissi sings as the fog gets close to Aelita and Jeremy, but they leap into the stream and hold their breath as they swim. Allison and Ash were about to enter the library when they saw fog and students singing "Happy Birthday!" "What is going on?" Allison asks. "I don't know, but we may need to cover," Ash says. They run to the greenhouse, where they find gas masks and a bike. "We have to get to the Factory, but with the army of the tone death birthday squad, we need a plan. "I have one," Allison says. "It looks like Odd and Dawn are also on campus so that we can drop these masks off by the gym." "Okay." "Two, I think we need to use PEP." "What the fuck? Do you know what can happen?" "Dr. Mercedi says it will only cause a tingling sensation, and they will faint for a while. It has a MAS, which might at least deal with the singing zombies." "You want to use it." "Yes, now come on. We need to at least get the mask to Odd and Dawn." Ash sighs, knowing that he is losing the battle. Ash and Allison rush out on the bike is a two-person bike, which Ash takes the lead. Allison sees Nicholas and Tobias coming towards them. She fires the PEP at them, and they wiggle a little, then faint. "They are going to be okay," Ash says. "Good. I texted Dawn; she said that Odd is getting another skateboard for Dawn, so they get to the Factory faster," Allison says. "Let's go!" Ash says. They race down the courtyard and pass and zap Mr. Delmas. They leave the gas masks with a note and race to the utility hole. "Look at the students," Allison says. "We need to ke the bridge. I can pedal the bike fast as long as you use the PEP," Ash says. Allison nods as Ash petals. Odd and Dawn leave the gym and see the pair of gas masks. "Why do we need these?" Odd asks. "Becasue of the fog!" Dawn points out. The fog has students dropping like flies. The pair put on the gas masks, and Odd tells Dawn to hop on the skateboard. "Me and you?" Dawn asks. "Yeah, it will be easy if we use one board. I've got you," Odd says as he winks. Dawn blushes and gets on. Once they reached the utility hole, it became too foggy. "I can't see it," Dawn says. "And it is too late to use the school entrance because I saw some guard dogs there," Odd says. "We have to take a long way." Dawn messages Brock to tell him that the park is not a good place to get to the Factory. They race off on the skateboard. Yumi, Ulrich, and Brock looked and looked for Snivy. "Snivy!" Yumi calls out. She sits down and notices that something jumps on her head. "Snivy!" "Snivy!" Yumi says. "Good. It must be hungry," Ulrich says. Brock came in handy with some pokemon food. Snivy eats until it sees some fog. "Fog? Now?" Ulrich questions. Brock checks his messages. "XANA attack uses fog to turn people into singing slaves or logs." "Well, we have to take Snivy to the Factory," Yumi says. "We can't go through the park or the school. Odd says there is way too much fog. "So, how are we getting there a boat?" Ulrich asks. Snivy uses Vine Whip to clear a path, and the trio finds a boat like the ones in Venice. "A gondola?" Yumi asks. "Why not," Ulrich says. As the trio moves along, more fog comes along. "Cover! The current will take us to the bridge," Brock says.
Ash and Allison arrive in the lab and notice that no one is around. "Where is everyone?" Allison asks. "I hear Jeremy coming," Ash says. Jeremy and Aelita climb down the ladder. At the same time, Odd, Dawn, Ulrich, Yumi, and Brock arrive. "Hey, are you all okay- what stinks?" Odd asks as he covers his nose. Aelita and Jeremy look at him while water drips from their clothes. "Odd, if you ever have to swim in the sewers, let me know," Aelita says. "What happened?" Brock asks. "Allison, why do you have the laser gun from class. Ms. Hertz said to return it to the library," Ulrich says. "It came in handy," Allison says. "What! Why do Yumi, Brock, and Ulrich look like they went through a swamp?" Dawn asks. "You have helmet hair," Yumi says. "I know. It is a long story," Dawn says. "Okay, what is going on?" Ash asks. "Hello! XANA is attacking. We can trade stories later," Jeremy shouts. "Right. It is my turn to go to Lyoko with Dawn, Brock, and Ash," Allison says. "I might go too. Aelita and Jeremy stink," Odd says. "Again, sewers. Plus, your feet have gotten worse!" Aelita says. "Okay, here, Ulrich. Press two and four, and the targets are neutralized," Allison says. "How do you know that?" Yumi asks. "It came in handy." Yumi looks at Allison with confusion. "Yumi, don't question Allison. It won't end well," Brock says. On Lyoko, William arrives with his army of Bloks. "Bloks, this is easy," Ash says. The Lyoko Warriors fight the blocks as Brock battles, William. On Earth, Snivy uses Vine Whip to battle the zombie Sissi. On the Factory floor, Ulrich uses PEP to neutralize some students wearing gas masks. Aelita enters the tower just as Jeremy tends to an injured Snivy and fights off Sissi. "Tower deactivated," Aelita says. "Great. Return to the Past, now!" Jeremy says.
The next day, Yumi quickly finds Snivy, returns it to class, and then meets the group at the library to see Allison use PEP again. "Wow. Do you think you can create a MAS to defeat XANA?" Yumi asks. "Yeah. I know I can," Jeremy says. "You and Aelita had to swim in the sewers?" Ulrich asks. "We did, Ulrich. It was gross, and we thought we say a Gyarados, but we could have been seeing things. What about you three?" Aelita asks. "Well, there were a lot of leaves and twigs. We took the gondola to the bridge. We ran into Odd and Dawn as well," Brock says. "Meanwhile, Agents 007 and 008 were having a field day with the laser," Dawn says. "Hey, it was Allison's idea, but it paid off," Ash says. "Of course. I had it on low settings. I am not doing anything crazy," Allison says. The group laughs. A few days later, Allison and Ash J get a phone call and get the worse news ever. "No! Mom and Dad! You can't come to our school!"