At the Lounge Area Jeremy was slowly slipping on some water out of a glass at a table and the rest of the group was in the room with Crystal.

Ulrich commented "You know Einstein I mentioned before you seem to actually look tough, now I just know you're tough, so what made you decide to become a full warrior?"

Jeremy sat down his glass "well Ulrich remember when XANA possessed me just after I found Franz Hopper Diaries and controlled me and remember I went to Lyoko to try to gain some immunity to it."

Ulrich nodded "I remember that you were easily defeated by Megatanks and you looked ridiculous as a warrior"

Jeremy said "Well during attacks where I was to put lightly was thrown around like a rag doll. I somewhat wished that I could defend myself instead of being so helpless."

Odd said "Hey Jeremy against XANA without our virtual forms we all are helpless against power like that"

Jeremy nodded "I know but even so I wanted to be stronger and not so helpless that when I found an unfinished training program on Lyoko. I don't know if Franz Hopper created it or not but using that program after I finished it in a stress free situation allowed me to become stronger both in the virtual world and in the real world."

Aelita said "I noticed you are at least trying to do stuff in P.E instead of skipping out."

Jeremy said "that was due to improving myself and thanks to KC's codes I modified my outfit to this," He looked at his armor "what you call it Kat a Megaman costume."

Crystal nodded "I know Megaman he's a cool guy" she took a good look at Jeremy "And now that you mention it, you do look like him in that armor"

Kat tilted her head "Megaman exists?"

Crystal nodded "Yeah he lives over in the East Net it's the main network in Japan."

Kat said "You mean the Megaman as the main hero from Megaman NT Warrior"

Crystal said "Several different characters that you'll recognize from various video games and anime sometimes come to the Internet. They used to hang around Central all the time but maybe they heard what XANA has done and are avoiding the Internet now"

Yumi said "you mean all those characters exist"

Crystal said "Yeah and they live in their own worlds that are connected to Central and supported by the Internet"

Liz said "Jeremy when Guide first talked with us he mentioned that the real world wasn't the only one in danger to be destroyed. He was talking about all those other worlds where those characters live for real right"

Jeremy said "Right…"

Kat growled "XANA threatening to destroy them as well! Oh that it's he's so going to get it now! No one messes with my heroes and gets away with it not when I can do something about it!" She turned to walk out of the lounge

Odd grabbed her and said "Easy Coz let's not rush things. We got to do it right and we do that by learning how to databattle. So Jeremy you finished recovering?"

Jeremy nodded and finished his drink "Yeah I feel much better."

Crystal said "It's mostly due to that water I gave ya. It's mixed with an energy crystal to restore your lifepoints."

Kat said "You have items that can do that?"

Crystal said "Yeah, don't you guys have restoring items on Lyoko?"

Odd said "Well no."

Crystal stepped back slightly shocked "No? They're usually some of the basic necessaries in battle."

The group looked at Jeremy and Ulrich said "Hey Einstein, why did you never come up with something like that"

Jeremy got thoughtful "Well…" he paused for a second "With dealing with XANA I did consider trying to create something like that but I stopped myself remembering that each time I accessed the supercomputer XANA was watching my every move any program I created to restore lifepoints he could have modified to remove lifepoints"

Crystal said "hmm, well maybe you guys can use our restore items since you are using our codes within your forms. You're pretty much playing the same game we are"

Liz said "the same game?"

Ulrich said "I get it, you all consider existing as a game"

Crystal said "Yep, the one major difference between the virtual realm and the real world is that the virtual realm is a game. Each person undertakes various missions like doing a job or play mini-games for doing something fun and as they complete missions and mini-games they gain experience and if they gain enough experience they level up. The higher level you are the older you're considered to be however how old you are and how much time has passed since your creation is not considered your true age here like to give a good example of that is Xanatos he was barely created one year ago and yet he's already a level 15 which is pretty high considering it take an average program a few years of missions to do that."

Ulrich sighed "No wonder he was so tough."

Crystal said "You battled him?"

Ulrich said "In a databattle I would have lost if the Databattle wasn't shutdown"

Crystal hummed and said "You know my dad trained him."

Kat said "He did? Didn't ya know he's our enemy?"

Clip voice spoke "I didn't."

Everyone turned and Clip was standing there "XANA hired me to personally tutor Xanatos so that Xanatos could be able to run his sites if his father was unable to. He was one of my best students"

Crystal said "He doesn't seem that bad of a boy oh sure his father is XANA but that doesn't mean he's bad. He's a bit quiet a little negative when things don't go right but he's loyal to his missions and get's the job done. Most people like those qualities"

Yumi said "I don't trust him anyone with XANA in their name can't be trusted."

Aelita said "I don't know… maybe Crystal's right maybe Xanatos isn't as bad as his father."

Liz said "What do you mean Aelita did you forget what happened a few hours ago Xanatos activated a tower to attack the real world"

Aelita said "I know Xanatos said he could be able to attack the real world using Lyoko but if he could why didn't he set the snake against the school if we truly wanted to cause terror. I think he was only trying to get our attention."

Jeremy said "Either way we got to be careful when around him. So Clip you ready to teach us about Databattles. I think we can guarantee that we are about as good students as Xanatos"

Clip nodded "I'm ready to take you all under my wing let's go to the classroom"

The group was led to the classroom which was a somewhat soundproof room set aside from the main arcade with several desks Crystal decided to watch the arcade while her father was teaching the group.

Clip said "Alright Class let's start with the first lesson some basic review of a databattle"

Lesson One: Back to Basics

Clip said "let's start by you all telling me what you know" he pulled out several index cards "Aelita what is a databattle?"

Aelita said "It's a type of battle used on the internet."

Clip nodded "Right does anyone else want to add to that?"

Jeremy said "It's is used to hack into computers by disabling the security system of that computer."

Kat spoke up "It's also used for fun like in an arcade versus other people"

Clip said "Good, Good, now next question," He switched the card to the back "what does a databattle consist of Liz?"

Liz said "It consists of an area divided into square panels like a giant chessboard. The squares can be occupied by various programs designed for databattles or the players themselves so that they fight alongside their programs if they have the abilities"

Clip said "Yes that part of it but there are several other things can occupy those panels. Anyone want to take a guess?"

Everyone was silent but then Odd said "maybe I don't know items that can be collected?"

Clip said "Correct" He activated a small five by five board and on the panels E2 and E4 were two items one looks like a wad of green paper bills with a band on them and a Z symbol and the second item looked like a scroll "Now can anyone guess what these two items are?"

Yumi said "Well the one on the left looks like Money."

Clip said "That's correct Money in a databattle is called Credits these credits turn into Zenny which is our currency if the databattle is won and they were collected during a person turn. Now what about the scroll Ulrich?"

Ulrich said "Well… I'm not really sure but I would have to guess it's some sort of data."

Clip said "Yes a scroll is the symbol representing a target file that you have to collect while in the system. Databattles with a target file will not end until you grab that file."

Kat said "But wait a minute doesn't a databattle end when you delete all the security or the security deletes you?"

Clip said "Most of the time but only when a target file is not activated in a databattle if a target file is activated the security will regenerate if deleted"

Liz said "So what is a target file?"

Clip said "In the past target files were used for the requirement keys for Agents to access different areas of the Internet but that rarely used these days. Now they are most likely hidden files that can be stolen and very rarely the data turns into a basic program or maybe a virus to be used in a databattle."

Aelita said "Wait you mean like computer viruses?"

Clip said "Some Virus tamers can use their viruses in a databattle like they would use a basic program."

Jeremy said "But I always thought computers viruses had no functions except to destroy or do illegal things"

Clip said "Far from it see here viruses have upgraded too. They transformed from being infectious file eaters to put simply like animals they live in groups and do the less liked jobs for food shelter maybe even protection. They speak their own language, have a unique set of moves dubbed viral moves, and some various species that even take on what is known as the virus code of conduct."

Odd said "What's that?"

Clip said "It's rules that viruses take on to set themselves apart from other those that interact with viruses sometimes take on these rules and live them out but anyhow I'm getting off subject let's get on to how to play the game."

The credits and the target file vanished and the board grew to 7 by 7 and a projector turned on to show the top view

Clip said "Alright Odd how about you come up here and help me out with this demonstration by placing yourself on G1"

Odd said "Sure thing Clip"

Odd entered into G1 and his stats showed

Character Name: Odd Della Robbia

Move Rate: 3

Life Points: 100

Attacks: Shield, Laser Arrow

Shield: Projects a shield to blocks attacks

Laser Arrow: Shoot a fast arrowhead at opponents 20 damage range 4

Clip said "From our battle I can figure out that you all know what move rate and lifepoints are so I don't have to explain them, right?"

Liz said "Right we know that move rate tells how many panels you can cross into on one turn"

Kat said "And that lifepoints is how much damage you can take before you are defeated"

Clip said "Correct now what is Attack points and range"

Ulrich said "Attack Points is how much damage you can do to an opponent when you launch an attack"

Yumi continued "and range is how many panels maximum you can reach to hit opponents with that attack"

Clip said "Good, Good, now question if Odd does an attack phase and launches his laser arrow attack how many panels will Odd do damage to from his current position if he does not move at all"

Kat looked at the board and counted the number of panels and said "14!"

Clip shook his head "nope"

Kat said "huh…" She looked again "Wait I'm sure he can hit at least 10 panels"

Jeremy said "It's a trick question Kat Odd can only hit one panel at a time however he has a choice of fourteen different panels to hit."

Clip said "Correct Jeremy. Odd can only hit one panel out of fourteen different ones"

Kat whined "oh I was going to guess that next Jeremy"

Clip said "Okay then Kat say Odd on a different panel say right in the middle at D4" he used a mouse to click and drag Odd tile to D4

Odd said "Whoa Hey put me down"

Odd had been picked up by a big hand and dropped on D4.

Clip said "Oh, sorry about that Odd, I should have warned you about that"

Odd rubbed his back "Yeah thanks a lot"

Clip said "Now back to the question how many panels can Odd hit from here without moving if he could hit them all"

Kat looked and said "hmm well it looks like he can hit almost all of them except the corners so 44"

Clip said "Not quite that would be true if he had five range but he only has four"

Kat said "oh yeah umm… that would drop it down to uh… "

Liz said "36"

Clip said "Very good Liz"

Kat whined again "Oh come on I so had that answer"

Liz became solemn and looked down

Jeremy noticed and said "Kat this is open discussion others are allowed to answer it's not all about you."

Kat said "but, but…"

Jeremy said "now apologize to Liz you made her sad"

Kat said "oh… okay" she looked at Liz "I'm sorry Liz"

Strawberry jumped off Kat shoulders and went over to Liz and rubbed her head against her legs as to comfort Liz

Liz looked at Strawberry and smiled while petting her "It's alright"

Clip sighed slightly and highlighted the panels which Odd could hit which made it look like an low resolution diamond pattern that covered most of the board except the twelve corner panels and the center one which Odd was on and said "On a small board Odd can pretty much hit every single panel due to his high range but having high range means you have low attack power."

Odd asked "So what the average Clip?"

Clip said "the Average for a program is 3 Move rate, 100 life points, an average attack is 30 attack points and 3 Range but the more direct an attack is like a sword the lower the range"

Odd nodded "Got it so projectiles weapons are recommended for these types of battles"

Clip said "depends on what strategy the person plans on using if they like up close and personal attacks low range with a powerful direct strike is just as good as multiple distant attacks. So let's me show you some of the programs that you can possibly face in a databattle"

Clip's Lv3 Sentinel faded in right next to Odd on D5 and just seemed to smirk slightly

Odd jumped and said "Whoa don't sneak up on me like that"

The Sentinel gave a light grunt like a single laugh

Clip said "I've shown you what a Sentinel looks like this one a level 3 which is the highest version of a Sentinel to date however there is one Sentinel that had evolved past that."

Jeremy said "There is?"

Clip said "Due to being exposed to an Omega Crystal Radiation the Sentinel code mutated and allowed him to upgrade to even higher levels then a basic program. He is now known as Sentinel Omega and you may run into him if you hack into a site that owned by the Agency which take my advice, don't do, he slices first then asks questions."

Jeremy said, "I'm sure we'll try to stay on the good side of the Agency. We don't want them go after us"

Clip said, "I'm sure if KC sent you the Agency is on your side he's almost like the second commander of the group. Anyhow, Sentinels are direct attackers; their range is almost always 1 but later versions make up their limited range with powerful attacks and high speed."

Aelita said "So what about those large Eyeballs. What are those?"

Clip said "Watchman"

Three eyeballs like creatures appeared on Panels C3, C4, and C5 looking at the group each one had a different colored Iris: Blue, Red, and Green respectively

Kat said "My, what big eyes you all have"

Clip said "Each version of a Watchman has a different Iris color, Blue is regular, Red is X Version, and Green is SP version."

Each Watchman did a wink as Clip said their version.

Clip said "Watchman have a slightly higher range but they are slow and have moderate lifepoints but a good way to get around that is to have more then one within two panels of each other or to back them up with a Sentinel now let me introduce you to a power hitter."

A huge muscle bound humanoid with a police hat appeared directly to Odd left on D3

Odd looked up at the humanoid and chuckled nervously "uh hi big guy"

The humanoid looked down at Odd and grunted a hi.

Clip said "This one a Warden it's a powerful program that packs punch and lifepoints but they are extremely slow and have limited range but don't let them surround you they'll turn you into a punching bag"

Odd said "I get it really I do"

Ulrich said "Are there any programs that are either fast or can hit far away"

Clip said "Yep the fast programs are known as the Guard Pup series

Liz said "Pup you mean like a dog?"

A small white dog appeared on E4 which gave a bark "Ruff" followed by a medium sized Gray Dog on F4 which also barked "Roff!" and A large black dog on G4 which barked at well "Wolf!"

Kat said "Oh how cute"

Clip said "Trust me Kat those dogs are far from cute they are vicious and they hate anything that feline in nature"

The white dog tried to take a snap at Odd who backed up to dodge it "I take it they hate cats!"

Clip nodded "Guard Pups are the white ones, Guard Dogs are the gray ones, and Attack Dogs are the Black ones they are speedy little curs that don't have much on life points but they like to work in packs of at least four if not more"

Kat said "Hey Odd I wonder what Kiwi would think if he saw you as a cat"

Odd said "I don't know…" he glances down at the Guard Pup who growls "But strangely I think it would be the same as this guard pup"

The guard pup advanced at Odd and growled

Odd said "nice pup" as he back up

The guard pup continued to advance on him

Clip said "Guard Pup deactivate"

The Guard pup vanished

Odd relaxed and said "whoo… Thanks Clip"

Clip said "No problem now for the last program series the Sensors"

Two cylinder looking Programs one with a small antenna and one with a satellite dish on top, and a box like program appeared on panels E3, E4, and E5 respectively.

Clip said "The Sensor series can't move but they have high range the Sonar which is the box looking one can hit as far away as A1 because it can hit up to 8 panel away but they only have 10 attack and 10 life Points so unless they group together they are very easy"

Odd looked around nervously "uh Clip I hate to sound like I'm panicking but I'm surrounded!"

All the programs took aim at Odd with various attacks

Clip got wide-eyed and said "Whoa Whoa this isn't an actual battle just a demonstration all programs deactivate expect you Sentinel I need you still"

All the programs vanished minus the Sentinel

Odd sighed and sat down