AN: Okies, I'm back with another chapter! Lessa gave my notebook back so I could type up another chapter. Only, I've been sick lately so I couldn't get on the computer. Tonight's the Valentine's dance so I'll get this done quick then get all pretty. To answer a general question some people have been having, when Ari said Yumi is hers, she didn't mean hers in the way some of you are thinking. Ari said that because she knew Theo thinks of women as possessions, and he said Yumi was his. By saying that Yumi was hers, she was telling Theo that he couldn't have Yumi any more. Does that help clarify? Now, I'll answer some reviews!

JLyoko: What's driving Ari? See if you can figure it out. This chapter should help, I think.

Wind91Rider: You're close, but not quite right!

Ok, that's it for now! Read, review, and enjoy!

"C'mon, Yumi, we have to hurry." Ari tugged on the raven-haired girl's arm frantically.

"Where are we going?" Yumi complied and picked up the pace.

"Sh.. we don't want him to hear us... We're going the long way around to my cabin," Ari whispered furtively, ducking under a branch. The pair traversed the well-beaten paths in an attempt to leave no tracks. They hadn't gone far when Ari stopped them and held up her hand for silence. After about a minute's pause, Ari let her hand fall.

"Good, he isn't following us." Behind them, a twig snapped, then another. "Guess I spoke too soon! C'mon!" The girls dashed deeper into the forest, stopping when they reached the clearing they had rested in during gym. Again, they paused, listening for Theo. When they heard no activity behind them, they set a more leisurely pace with Ari leading. After about ten minutes, they had arrived at the edge of the forest. Ari peered through the bushes, taking advantage of the light from the full moon to search for Theo. When she was sure no one was waiting for them, they moved stealthily to the cabin that loomed in front of them. Yumi recognized the area... it was where she had fallen when Theo was leading her. Pulling her from her thoughts, Ari carefully twisted the doorknob and opened the door. It creaked slightly, and Ari stopped. The door had opened wide enough for the girls to slip inside, and the door clicked as Ari shut the door behind them.

"I have to get back to my cabin," Yumi whispered, trying not to wake the sleeping campers.

"No, you're staying here tonight. We have an empty bunk so you're sleeping above me. I'm not going to chance Theo going after you again tonight, which he definitely would do if you went back to your cabin.." Yumi saw the logic in this and begrudgingly took off her shoes and climbed up to the top bunk in the middle of the room while Ari took the bed beneath her.

"Ari?"

"Yes?"

"Thanks for saving me tonight. He - he didn't hurt you bad, did he?"

"I'm fine, Yumi. Go to sleep now."

The strain from the past few days had taken its toll on Yumi, and she complied, falling asleep in minutes.

Rest was not found readily for the brunette, though, as the recent events played over in her mind and older, darker memories resurfaced. Finally allowing herself to give in to these emotions, tears spilled from her dark green eyes. Small sobs racked her body as she fought inner demons known only to herself. As the moon began sinking in the sky, exhaustion claimed the slender girl, and she was borne away to the land of dreams - and nightmares.

AN: Well, I don't think there's much for me to clarify. If you have any questions, I'll try to answer them in the next chapter. Well, I have to go get ready for the dance now! Review before you leave, thanks and Happy Valentine's Day (a little early)!