A/N: So I'm breaking my rule of no more than one update per day and I might even break it again tomorrow, I'm not sure yet. Well if anyone wants more than one update a day just let me know and I'll work on what I can. Anyways enjoy this chapter and review if possible. Thanks.
"I think it's time I went back to Lyoko." her words hung in the air like a fog, no one moved or breathed for what seemed like hours. Her voice was so sincere and serious and that's what startled everyone the most.
"You can't be serious Lily, you just got here." Jeremie pointed out.
"I know but I already hate it." Lily buried her head in her knees, her voice finally normal volume.
"You don't really hate it, its just Sissi. She's like that with everyone though." Yumi claimed, climbing onto the bed.
"No she pushed me and only me."
"That may be true but you shouldn't let one person ruin your time on Earth." Yumi was sitting beside Lily and wrapped her arms around the tiny girl, drawing her into a hug.
"Its not just Sissi though."
"What else then?" Odd asked, peering over at Lily as Yumi continued to sooth her.
"Its X.A.N.A. He wants me to spy on you guys."
"You're kidding?!"
"No I'm completely serious." once again the room was shocked into silence.
"Well you're not gonna do it, are you?" Odd asked, finally breaking the silence after several moments.
"Of course not, I wouldn't do that to you guys especially since you've been so nice to me."
"Well that's good but I think you should try and stay on Earth." Aelita said, fidgeting with her fingers.
"Maybe, I'll try and stick it out." Lily said, much to everyone's relief.
"Well it's getting late I have to head home." Yumi said, getting off the bed and heading for the door.
"Yeah and its almost lights out." Ulrich claimed as he and Odd exited with Yumi.
"Hey I'm glad you're staying on Earth." Odd whispered in Lily's ear before he laid his lips against her cheek. She placed her hand there when he left, a light blush on her face. She slowly closed the door and crawled into her bed, her face still red.
"I think Odd likes you." Aelita giggled as she turned off the lights.
"Really?"
"Yeah of course. Why else would he kiss your cheek?" the two girls giggled the night away, Lily finally finding a reason to stay.
The morning light filtered through window, dancing on Lily's eyelids as she slowly woke from her slumber. Aelita was already awake and was getting dressed when Lily sat up and rubbed the sleep from her eyes. Lily brushed through her hair and dressed for the day.
"Good morning Lily, how do you feel?" Aelita asked while putting on her pink boots.
"Good morning and I'm feeling better." Lily tried her best at faking a smile and it must've worked because Aelita smiled back.
"Ready to go get some breakfast and see Odd." she giggled with a wink.
"I am hungry." Lily said her face already heating up. The two girls giggled for a while before heading towards the cafeteria. The gang was sitting in their usual spot and Sissi was nowhere to be seen which was a big relief for Lily.
"Hey! How ya' feeling?" Odd asked, offering Lily a seat next to him.
"I'm fine but I do have to use the restroom I'll be back." before Lily took her seat next to Odd the silver-haired girl walked towards the bathrooms. Behind the metal doors Lily looked in the mirror and marveled at how well her smile had fooled everyone. Truth is, Lily wasn't feeling better, she still wanted to go back to Lyoko and leave Earth in her past. Lily cupped some water in her hands and splashed her face, feeling more awake from the cold shock. When she dried off her face and looked back at her reflection she saw black smoke begin to fill the room. Her mouth opened wide in a soundless scream as the smoke swirled around her. The next thing she knew everything was black.
Lily woke up to find only darkness around her. Above her was the eye of X.A.N.A glowing red. Lily clutched her knees to her chest and tried to fight the fear that clawed inside of her.
"I won't be ignored, Lily." his voice had no body, just like Jeremie on Lyoko.
"Yes you can!" Lily got to her feet, her hands balled into fists, as she tried to gain enough courage to fight him.
"You will listen to me and you will return."
"No! I will not return to you!"
"Yes you will even if its against your will." Lily's eyes grew with worry and fear for her friends, especially if X.A.N.A was possessing her.
On the outside Lily remained calm, despite the mental war she was having. X.A.N.A made sure they didn't suspect anything and tried to push her friends towards the factory as quickly as possible. Sure enough, since X.A.N.A was using a lot of power to possess Lily a tower had to be activated and Jeremie's computer quickly pointed that out. Soon they were all ditching class and heading for the factory, much to his pleasure. His smile grew more and more as he stepped into the scanners along with Ulrich and Odd. They all virtualized in the Ice Sector a few miles from the red tower.
"Alright, there are no monsters yet so let's make this as fast possible." Jeremie said and they all ran as fast as possible over the snow covered ground.
"Hey Lily you feeling alright?" Odd asked, trying to look her in the eyes. She kept avoiding his gaze as much as possible but he continued to try.
"I'm feeling better than ever now that William is here." She said, grinning and pointing towards the North just as William appeared.
"Wait how did you know he was here?" Yumi asked, defending herself from William's sword.
"Because I'm not going to return with you."
"Oh no look at her eyes! She's been possessed by X.A.N.A!" Ulrich pointed out just as a blue orb was beginning to form in Lily's palm. She took aim at the samurai and fire the energy at him. Ulrich noticed the attack and dodged just in time. Lily's face grew dark and angry when she realized Aelita had just entered the tower.
"William, distract them!" She ordered and then took off running towards the side. She was only a few feet from the edge of the sector when pain surged through her side. She turned to see Odd gaining ground towards her. He fired off more arrows and she gracefully dodged them and fired off her own energy blasts. She was finally able to hit the purple cat just as X.A.N.A's grip on Lily was weakening. Lily finally let out a painful scream as X.A.N.A's possession over her ended and she fell to the ground.
"Wow there, I've got you." Odd said, catching her before she able to touch the snow beneath them.
"Thanks Odd." she whispered out before everything went black and she passed out in Odd's arms.
