Morning soon came as the group went to their classes to learn. When they reached math class, Jeremie had finished his exam when a thought came to him.
"It's our anniversary." Jeremie realized before he was dismissed.
"Anniversary? Of what?" Mark asked.
"It seems he's talking about it being six months since we've met Aelita." Iida said.
"Six months? It sure didn't feel like it was that long." David said as he finished his test.
"Time does fly. We've been planning something very special for her." Ulrich said.
"We can go over more of it back in the factory." Dan said.
"I can't wait to see how she feels about the surprise." Mahiru said.
The group minus Ulrich then left for the factory while Sissi secretly listened in. Meanwhile, in the factory, a black smoke flowed through the electrical equipment and into the production room. As the smoke flowed, the eye of Xana appeared on the computer screens. Meanwhile the group traveled down through the sewers and into the factory and approached the elevator.
"I wish I could find a present for Aelita." Jeremie said.
"You could program her a virtual birthday cake." Odd said.
Jeremie just rolled his eyes as he pressed a button but the elevator didn't move an inch. "Huh. Must be a blown fuse. Let's check the fuses in the control room." Jeremie said.
Outside of the factory, a strange creature watched the factory as several orb-like creatures rolled beside it. "Go on in." they commanded as they rolled right into the factory.
At the same time, out in the forest, Ulrich and Yumi were talking, not noticing that Sissi was watching.
"So what do you think?" Ulrich asked.
"I think it's a great idea." Yumi said.
"I really wish I knew what he saw in her." Sissi muttered.
The two then walked away and into the sewers with Sissi following up close. Meanwhile, the group headed down to the control room to fix the problem, unaware that the machines in the room were moving on their own or that the orbs were spreading across their factory.
"Shouldn't take too long before they cover the entire factory." the creature said. "We'll blow it sky high to make room for the castle."
"Hm?" David muttered, getting a sense. "Guys, I don't think we're alone."
"No kidding." Rainbow said seeing the orb creatures. "Voltorb and Electrode!"
"Living bombs… We have to knock them out before they explode. And with this factory a labyrinth, dealing with them is going to be difficult." David said. "And no energy-based attacks, if that's what you're thinking, Mark. It'll only set off a chain reaction and blow this whole factory up with all of us in it."
"I hear you. No energy attacks." Mark said as he headed off after the Pokémon.
"I will stay with Jeremie and help check the fuses." Double D said. "Seems my fighting style won't be much help in this battle."
"Don't worry. We can handle a few living balls." Pit said knocking a few Voltorb out the window as they exploded outside.
"I'll say, these guys are gonna go!" Rainbow said as she rapidly kicked a Voltorb out of the factory as they blew up as well.
The group continued to go through the factory and eliminate the Voltorb. Meanwhile, Yumi and Ulrich arrived at the factory outside.
"Odd must already be in the scanners." Ulrich said.
"Along with everyone else." Yumi said as they headed into the elevator. As soon as Ulrich pushed the button, Sissi rushed in before the door closed.
"Well, Well. What a nice little hiding place." Sissi said.
"What're you doing here?" Ulrich asked.
"I should ask you that. I wanna know, are Odd, Jeremie and the others you hang with waiting for you or is this your private Love nest?" Sissi asked.
"This is none of your business." Yumi said.
"Yeah, so why don't you leave?" Ulrich said pressing a button but nothing happened. "What's wrong with this thing?"
The elevator then began to move by itself and went down faster and faster till the cables snapped and the elevator fell with a crash so loud the others in the production room heard it. As they ran to see what the crash was, they saw the conveyor belts hum to life.
"This is a trap!" Odd said.
"Oh crap. I knew something was off about this whole scene." David said.
"Hmm...not exactly how I planned it...but I guess this could work." the creature outside said before breaking in. "So...you all figured out my bomb plot huh?"
"Got that right. Though, this is not exactly a good time." David said.
"Oh...I get it...you're scared right? You should be...because you face one of Violight's ancient terrors!" they said stepping into view to show half their body was bird-like with the lower half almost dragonic.
"What the heck is that?!" Hiyoko asked in shock.
"Bzzt! Dracozolt, the Fossil Pokemon! An Electric and Dragon Type! In ancient times, it was unbeatable thanks to its powerful lower body, but it went extinct anyway after it depleted all its plant-based food sources." Rotomphone said.
"So, you're one of those Mix and Match fossil Pokémon from Galar." David said. "Honestly, as a Dragon-type, I have no reason to be scared of you."
"You mean...you find me pathetic cause of my upper half?!" he said in shock. "Don't bother covering it up. I know I'm an embarrassment." he said sadly.
"Hey, come on. That's...not really what I meant at all. Man, this whole situation with the factory is messing with my head." David said.
"Let me try talking to him. I think I can handle his type." Hope said.
"Um… No." David said.
"The dude has enough self esteem problems without you making it worse." Hiyoko said.
"Look, all I never mean anything like that as a sign of superiority. I'm just trying to be brave because of what's going on here." David said.
"Huh?" Dracozolt said before seeing the chaos. "What the heck? When did all of this happen?!" he said in shock. "It's like the place is alive!"
"Yeah, exactly. XANA started this up not too long ago." David said. "So, unfortunately, this isn't the best time for this. I'd stay behind and face you, but I doubt XANA would give us a proper arena."
"I see. So what you're saying is...you all depend on me." Dracozolt said.
"That's nowhere close to...actually...yes. Only someone as great and powerful as you can handle these things." Pit said.
"All right! I'm on it! Bolt Beak!" Dracozolt said striking one machine with his electrified beak, damaging it.
"Strong and not too bright. The perfect combo." Pit said.
"Thanks for covering for me, Pit." David said. "The elevator is busted, so we need to find another way to the lab."
"There's another hatch here. It leads to the computer and the scanners." Miles said.
"A hatch? It doesn't look like we'll all be able to fit in it, though." Ross said.
"We won't. Only a few of us would be able to get down there." Pit said. "Me, Iida and Odd should be able to handle this."
"Understood. Be careful out there." David said. "And Dracozolt… If we make it out of this, let's have a proper match in Violight."
"Hmm...okay." Dracozolt said.
"He just agreed? He's not even gonna...know what? Not even gonna jinx it this time." Hope said.
"Smart choice." Hiyoko said.
Meanwhile, after having arrived on Lyoko, Pit, Odd and Iida were quick to get Aelita through the sector unharmed.
"We gotta keep doing this speedrun style. We got rid of most of the Voltorb and Electrode…" Pit said firing an arrow that pierced a nearby Crab. "But we have no idea how many were actually inside."
"Luckily, the tower isn't too far away. Wait...what the heck is that?" Odd said as they saw an armadillo like robot there.
"Oh...Brook told me about this. Iida...if you would?" Pit said.
"Hahaha. Come and face me, Armored…" the robot said before Iida grabbed him at high speed before pushing him off the edge of the land. "Armadillo!" he cried before falling into the Digital Sea.
"Wow...that was quick." Odd said as they got Aelita into the tower as she deactivated it and the RTTP activated, sending them back to earlier in the day.
We reopen to Jeremie's room where we see the whole group on both ends of the computer together.
"What...is all this?" Aelita asked.
"Happy Anniversary, Aelita!" they all said.
"It's something from our world. It's been over six months since we met you." Jeremie said.
"Sanji and Kirumi made the cake themselves." Shuichi said.
"Thank you, everyone. Is there something I'm supposed to do now?" Aelita asked.
"Yes but...we can handle that for you." Mahiru said as they blew out the candles.
They spent the rest of that day in celebration for their dear friend.