AN: Oh my... QuickEdit has changed, hasn't it? Well, here's the next chapter for you! I didn't see any pressing questions or things to address in the reviews, so I'll keep this short and to the point. Wait, there is one thing. Thanks, Diamond-Halo, for the purprle marshmallow. I don't think I've ever gotten one of those before! :) Oh yes, remember, this is in Ulrich's journal.

ATTENTION!! For all of you who have not read G-Force 4's Code Lyoko: A Retelling series, read it now! My story is taking a bit of a twist (it will be a good one, I promise!) and it would help all of you if you read his story and became familiar with it. It will save you all a lot of confusion. Plus, he's an awesome writer. Don't be daunted by the lenght, it's really really good and I guarentee you'll be one of his fans after you read his chapters.

Now, onto the chapter! As always, read, review, and enjoy!

March 5 - Monday

I feel bad for Yumi... Lately, a lot of bad stuff has happened to her. The worst probably was her starting to date Theo. Well, actually that's bad for me, not her. He is bad for her though. Or, at least I think he is... He told her not to talk to me so he must be bad for her, right? I don't think he even cares about her.

On Saturday night, I stayed hidden after I helped Samantha find Odd. I wanted to talk to Yumi and dance with her, but I couldn't - not with Theo there. I bet anyone could have danced better than him. He was clumsy and his movements didn't match Yumi's. He was a bad dance partner. He didn't even watch to make sure no one would bump into her... I used to watch over her like that. Then, when he didn't go after her when she ran out of the dance, I had had enough. I followed him to his dorm room questioned him. It didn't get me anywhere. All he did was make me mad - no, not mad.. more like furious. If I hadn't left then, I probably would have punched him.

Since he didn't go after her, I did. Or at least, I tried to. When I tried to go through the crowded gym/dance floor, Emily stopped me and asked me to dance. I tried to say no, but she was convincing and, though I'd never admit it, I really like dancing. Odd would never let me live it down if he found out...

I told her I'd dance with her for one song, but somehow time flew and, before I knew it, three songs had played. I didn't mind dancing with Emily.. she was good and I felt kind of comfortable around her. It wasn't the same as dancing with Yumi. If I tried hard enough, I could imagine Emily was Yumi. Maybe that's why the time flew so quickly.

When I finally broke away from Emily, I started searching Yumi's most common, sheltered (because it was raining) spots. After I checked the walkway, halls, tool shed, sewer, and factory, I called her house. Her mom said she wasn't home yet, so I retraced her steps from the gym, assuming she was going home. Once I had walked a block, I tried calling Yumi again. She didn't answer, but the ring of her cell phone led me to her.

I have never been more terrified than when I saw her laying there under that branch. I thought she was dead. I think my heart stopped. It didn't start back up again until I found her slow pulse. The rest was a blur. I remember lifting up the branch and it cutting at my palms.. it was so heavy! I didn't think I was going to be able to lift it, but I had to do it, for Yumi's sake. After I got the branch off her, I called the emergency services.

By the time the events slowed enough for me to catch up, we were in the hospital and they were wheeling Yumi away. I tried to follow, but the nurses held me back, then everyone else came and I had to explain what had happened. I felt hollow inside, and, as the moments passed, that space filled up with fear and regret. I could have kept this all from happening! It's my fault Yumi was hurt. She'd tell me it wasn't, but I know it is. I shouldn't have let her leave the dance alone - no, more than that... I shouldn't have let her date Theo... If it would have been me she was with, we wouldn't have been in an argument. The she wouldn't have left and she wouldn't have gotten hurt. It's all my fault.

After a while, the doctors came and got me and let me see Yumi while they asked me some questions. I tried to answer all of them, but I couldn't give them all of the answers - at least, not the answers they wanted. I wanted to find out what had all happened to Yumi just as bad - no worse - than they did.

They put me in the same room as Yumi, and her parents stayed in an empty room next door. I fell asleep, but woke up soon after when Yumi woke up. I went over by her bed and explained what happened, then I asked her about the bruises on her arm and cheek. I think she was afraid to tell me. The she saw the bandages on my hands and unwrapped them. She got upset and started crying, which I don't see her do often. Seeing her cry was a shock for me... we're always seen as the strong ones, and for once, she needed me. I couldn't stand seeing her so upset so I racked my brain, searching for a way to cheer her up. Knowing that Odd always cracked her up, I tried to imitate him. I must have done a good job because she smiled.

Then, she surprised me again. She told me she was afraid to go to sleep. My Yumi, afraid? It didn't seem possible, but she had been through a lot lately. I promised to wake her if she had a bad dream, and she fell asleep.

A while later, she started moving a bit in her sleep and her heart was beating fast. I tried to wake her, but she wouldn't at first. When she did, she told me she had dreamt about Lyoko again. She dreamt she fell into the digital void and that all of it was her fault.

Later, I brought us breakfast, but I hadn't figured on her not being able to sit up. I tried to fix that by lifting her up and propping her up with pillows, but that just hurt her more. When I finally got the pillows positioned under her so she would be able to eat, she didn't let go of me. I could feel her tears soak into the hospital outfit the doctors had given me, and I put my arms back around her. The feeling I got... I just can't explain it...

Once she calmed down, I tried to distract her and keep her happy. We finished the rolls and tea, and I left to get more, which I never should have done. While I was gone, Theo showed up. I don't know what he all told her, but as I can back in, he said something about her not talking to me anymore. I argued with him, then Yumi had to make a choice: listen to Theo or stay friends with me. She chose me. For once, she chose me. I could have hugged her. I should have, right in front of Theo. He left angrily, an inside I was celebrating.

The rest of the afternoon was uneventful until we got ready to go. The only two interesting things what happened were I got to put my arm around Yumi to help her to the bathroom, and returning to my dorm room to find Odd holding a list of supplies for our week long camp. He told me the principal wants to see us tomorrow morning. Yumi, Odd, Jeremy, and me.. I hope it isn't something about Lyoko...

With a troubled sigh, Ulrich closed his blue-green journal and stuck it back in his bookbag where he was sure Odd wouldn't find it. At the insistence of Odd, he joined the rest of the school for supper. In truth, he'd rather sleep, but Odd was not a person to argue with when he was hungry. The question of the meeting lurked in Ulrich's mind and he couldn't help but feel a snese of dread of what was to come.

AN: There you go! Another chapter, courtesy of me and my boredom. Expect to see some changes in the next chapter. I'm really excited about the next chapter, but I"m not going to give anything away.. It would ruin the surprise! REMEMBER TO READ G-FORCE 4'S STORY! It is very, very important! Please review as you leave, thanks!