While this talk was occurring Takara was on her way back to the hub site where she battled Xanatos now without a ship she had to catch a bus to Google then catch another one to the site grumbling all the way about traffic, inconvenience, and other things including something about the Agency. By the time she made it to the site she was irritable.

Takara stepped off the public transport in a ticked off mood and headed toward the front door of the site and tried to open it by pressing her hand against the reader but it said no access. "uh" she growled "Come on stupid thing open up."

The door didn't respond.

Takara checked her outfit to see if she could find her key but it was no longer there. "Great… Must have dropped it during the battle with Sandy Toes…" She growled in annoyance "Now what am I going to do… I can't just go back to her and ask for another key and I doubt I could sneak in on someone else entry."

"You could also just try to knock…" said a male voice behind her

Takara jumped two feet into the air and quickly pulled out her gunblade to face the voice

The voice belonged to CO or Kevin in his Viral Mode

Kevin put up his hand in shock and said "Whoa Whoa take a chill pill girl."

Takara glared at Kevin "Don't sneak up on me like that."

Kevin chuckled "What's the matter don't like viruses even though you are one."

Takara growled in anger "Just because I got a Sigma Virus doesn't mean you can bug me about it!"

Kevin said "You really need to calm down."

Takara said "I'll calm down after I get rid of XANA"

Kevin said "So I've heard. Takara is it"

Takara said "Yeah that me and who are you?"

Kevin said "I go by CO"

Takara said "CO huh humph and what are you doing here…"

Kevin said "Oh just drifting really… Just happened to noticed you were throwing a fit."

Takara growled and said "Don't start with me… I've had enough trouble for today… and it isn't any of your business."

Kevin said "Really"

Takara said "Yeah now if you'll excuse me I got to find a key."

Kevin pulled out the Full Access Key "You mean this one."

Takara eyes got wide and she said "You found it! Gimme!" She lunged at him going for the key

Kevin twirled the key into his hand and held it high "not until you tell me where you got it."

Takara grabbed Kevin hand trying to pull the key out of his grip "It's… none of… your business" She said with difficulty straining to open his fist

Kevin said "I make it my business XANA happens to be an enemy of mine and until I know whose side you are on I won't give the key up."

Takara said "The person I work for is against XANA and the Shadow of the Internet she is trying to destroy both of them."

Kevin said "Isn't XANA and the Shadow of the Internet the same being."

Takara said "No like I told KC XANA is the key to releasing the Shadow of the Internet and if I don't release the Shadow of the Internet soon it will be too late."

Kevin said "For what."

Takara said "To prevent the Shadow of the Internet from gaining enough power to take over the real world and destroy the Internet in the process."

Kevin said "That's sounds like XANA to me… He's been doing a fine enough job without this Shadow help"

Takara said "Well it isn't you know absolutely nothing. XANA been trying to help the internet but yet you of all people Kevin are against him.

Kevin said "Hey how you…"

Takara said "come on CO, Chosen One, you could have picked a better codename, anyone with half a brain can crack your codes."

Kevin huffed "So you figured me out. Good job. Now what's this about XANA trying to help the Internet?"

Takara said "He takes over the sites inputting his code into the security system which will activate when power is cut to the Internet from a Level 1 attack it will maintain the sites and programs within with enough power for safe mode until power is restored.

Kevin said "Yeah and what if it doesn't work like that. The Internet much bigger then you think."

Takara said "it a backup in case I fail my mission and if you would have just accepted his terms Central would be protected too."

Kevin said "Yeah and when XANA uses Central to attack the real world like he's done before with another supercomputer who going to get blamed me… because I own Central. If something goes wrong with my system I get in trouble and I like to prevent trouble before it even starts.

Takara said "If you're talking about Lyoko It was not XANA that attacked the real world before."

Kevin said "oh yeah I've got five witnesses all saying that it was and with five versus one, five always wins in a debate"

Takara said "even if it's not the truth."

Kevin said "You got anything to back it up saying it isn't

Takara said "Yes… The XANA those five know is not the same XANA here."

Kevin said "uh huh… I believe XANA already tried that one I bet you are about to say it was the creators daughter who was that XANA and that this one innocent."

Takara made a confused face and said "What."

Kevin said "Oh you weren't going to say that."

Takara said "No I was about to say that the XANA those five know and the Shadow of the Internet is the same being."

Kevin said "And those five codenamed the Lyoko Warriors also know this XANA and have identified him as such so that make him the Shadow of the Internet

Takara quickly turned frustrated and said "No, No, No, and No! He's the not same being there are two XANA's one of them is known as the Shadow of the Internet the other is known as something else. The XANA that the Shadow of the Internet has not shown up yet but if I don't do something fast to draw him out he'll be unstoppable"

Kevin said "Two XANA's how can there be more then one XANA he was the single remaining copy of a virus that Central help regenerate there are no other XANAs

Takara growled and said "Would you just listen. XANA is a virus that means he can copy and spread himself to other places besides the Internet."

Kevin said "I've done a search outside of the Internet there only one XANA the Lyoko Warriors made sure of that"

Takara growled "Alright since you're not going to believe me let's get the facts straight from the horse's mouth… Come with me to talk with XANA and I'm sure he'll tell the story"

Kevin said "I rather not XANA and I have a very bitter relationship."

Takara huffed "I wonder why… You're one of the most close minded humans I've met yet."

Kevin said "Closed Minded huh… that's what all say when they are blinded by XANA's lies but I know the truth so I'm not deceived."

Takara growled "Truth that based on only part of the story and I know another piece of it but yet you won't listen."

Kevin said "You have no proof so there."

Takara growled and lunged again "Give me that *censored* Key!"

Kevin sighed "Alright Alright Here take it… I don't need it anyhow." He released the key and it fell to the ground

Takara quickly scooped it up and said "Finally I can complete my mission."

Kevin said "Good luck you're going to need it." He vanished into a black portal

Takara used the key to open the site and headed in.

About two hours after Takara exit. Agent KC was just finishing a report in the main lobby when all of a sudden XANA entered carrying a limp Takara by dark energy he had a serious expression.

KC stood up fast "XANA!"

XANA looked at him with a glare "Hello to you too Agent KC… Can you do me a favor and take this girl from me. I know your Boss mentioned that you wanted them delivered before I delete them."

KC said "Yes she has mentioned that…" as he took Takara and carefully placed her on the ground. "What you do to her?"

XANA said "I merely defended myself from her attack. She was rather vicious something about the Shadow of the Internet… I had no clue what she was talking about, any ideas Agent?"

KC said "Not a clue XANA…"

XANA said "hmm I see well make sure you place her under arrest she has assaulted both my son and myself if you need evidence I'll be glad to transmit the security footage from my office."

KC said "It will be helpful yes if justice is to be served."

XANA nodded "I'll be able to transmit them within the hour."

KC said "Very well…" He picked up Takara and was about to get her inside

XANA turned to leave "Oh Agent"

KC turned "Yeah?"

XANA pulled out the Full Access Key "You do not have to be worried about the stolen full access key it has been recovered."

KC said "Good… keep it in a safe place"

XANA said "I plan on it. Have a nice day."

KC nodded "You too XANA."

XANA logged out of the site

Takara groaned slightly in KC's arms

KC said "Shh… It's alright Takara you're safe…"

Takara spoke weakly "KC… tell... CO… I… was…Wrong… XANA, Shadow of Internet, only one..." She went limp as she fell unconscious again

KC said "Medical Team to Front Lobby I've got injured girl here."

A doctor followed by several medics came in and looked at the girl.

The Led Doctor said "Didn't we just treat this girl a few hours ago…"

KC said "I told her not to strain herself but yet… she tried to hack XANA site and XANA got to her…"

The doctor said "We'll give her a full recovery and put her into a secure ward this time for overnight have Sen post himself at that girl's door

KC said "Right I'll make sure to tell him as soon as I make a phone call." KC quickly walked into his private office and sat down in the chair. He picked up the phone and dialed a number.

A few rings were heard but then Kevin voice answered "You've reached Central Island home of Kevin Fulmer I'm unavailable at this time please leave your name number and a brief message and I will get back to you ASAP. Peace." A beep was heard

KC spoke "Kevin this is KC again Listen… I know you are monitoring this so I got a message for you from a girl named Takara she said 'Tell CO I was Wrong XANA, Shadow of Internet, only one…' if you got any idea what this message means I…

KC was cut off by a pick up click and Kevin voice said "What did she say again KC?"

KC said "Tell CO I was Wrong XANA, Shadow of Internet, only one…"

Kevin said "hmm…"

KC said "Kevin you didn't happen to encounter Takara by any chance."

Kevin said "I did… I wanted to know what she was up too so I waited for her to come back to the site we first detected her at and she told me something interesting she said that there was two different XANA's and that the one here now was not the same one as the one the Lyoko Warriors have faced."

KC said "and what proof did she have"

Kevin said "Absolutely none but for some reason something just kept nagging in my mind about what she said."

KC said "About what."

Kevin said "XANA told us that he was programmed to destroy Project Carthage. He never did tell us if he succeeded or not."

KC said "That he didn't but he said he was betrayed by his creator so maybe he did something that he wasn't supposed to do."

Kevin said "Maybe… Hey KC did Guide visit you and recently tell you about a legend he made up about the Lyoko Warriors.

KC said "Darkness within humans hearts caused the creation of the Shadow of the Internet. When the Light of Lyoko tried to destroy the Shadow the Shadow hid itself in the light waiting for the right moment to once again show it's face. You know you'll see the Shadow soon when a new ray of light casts it beam upon the Light of Lyoko. That light will allow the Shadow to show it's true face and begin the reign of the Shadow of the Internet. 8 warriors of each wielding a different element will come to spread out the power of the new ray of light and allow no place for the Shadow to appear however lose one warrior and the Shadow will not be fully erased allowing him to still exist… That the legend you talking about."

Kevin said "I may have some ideas on who the characters are."

KC said "Oh I'm listening."

Kevin told KC of a theory he had developed while thinking about Takara tale. It pretty much went like this. The Shadow of the Internet is the XANA we know about, The Light of Lyoko is another XANA or a version of XANA before he was sent to battle Project Carthage. The new ray of light he assumed was him because it was his theme song (An awesome remix of Sunset Park Train from Sonic Triple Trouble) that he used to go into battle against the darkness and the 8 warriors were the Lyoko Warriors

KC nodded understanding "Seems to make sense Kevin but what I don't get is Takara now she said there's only one XANA when she was clearly suggesting there was two before"

Kevin said "hmm… with only one XANA that suggests the light of Lyoko was destroyed but if it was destroyed why does it say the new ray of light will cast a beam on the Light of Lyoko allowing the Shadow to show it's true face.

KC said "hmm… the shadow hid itself in the light… wait a minute… Now I know what's up…

Kevin said "what KC?"

KC said "The XANA we know is the light of Lyoko."

Kevin said "What?"

KC said "The Shadow hidden within him that's why Takara wanted to delete XANA she's deletes XANA the Shadow of the Internet will be deleted as well without much of a fight."

Kevin said "But wait Guide said we would see the Shadow soon when the new ray of light or me would cast of beam at the Light of Lyoko or XANA.

KC said "You casted your beam about a month ago didn't you."

Kevin said "If you're talking about when I showed that proof about XANA attacking the real world."

KC said "Yeah."

Kevin said "That was about a month ago…"

KC said "Kevin I think a chain reaction has occurred and I think it a rather bad one… I think the Shadow of the Internet has reared it ugly head… When you told XANA to get out of Central you casted your beam of light blasting through him and showing his true darkness.

Kevin said "Which then the Shadow of the Internet would begin his reign as the ruler of the Internet by forcing me and the Agency to shutdown"

KC said "Which it's pretty much happening now..."

Kevin said "So The Shadow of the Internet is here… Takara was too late. She couldn't do a dam thing."

KC said "Right… XANA recognized the warriors as his old friends which means he was there in Lyoko as the Shadow of the Internet.

KC said "But if the Shadow of the Internet was on Lyoko when the warriors faced him what happened to bring the light of Lyoko to the Internet

Kevin said "The warriors said they deleted XANA but yet one piece remained maybe that piece is what remained of Light of Lyoko?"

KC said "but if that's true then how come The Shadow of the Internet came back as well."

Kevin said "Two faces same person?"

KC blinked as he figured it out "No two souls same person… just like with me… when my light soul and dark soul clashed for dominance there was like there were two of me one stood for light and one stood for darkness and for a bit there was"

Kevin said "Yeah It was due to that that I learned that Darkness isn't evil it's just the people who use darkness for evil just like people who use light for evil. There just more cases of darkness then there are cases for light."

KC said "So if there are two XANA's and the darkness has dominance over the light how come the light isn't fighting back."

Kevin said "That KC is the right question."

KC looked up "Guide what's the answer I know you're listening in"

Guide chuckled "Sorry Players can't tell ya that's a secret."

Kevin sighed "Knew that was coming. What do we got to do to make you spill it"

Guide said "You do nothing you're part of the game is over. It's now up to the Lyoko Warriors to finish this story"

KC said "So what do they got to do."

Guide said "I've already setup the game as a matter of fact Kat should be receiving the package within the next couple of days."

Kevin said "The package… Oh you mean my game."

Guide said "and my customized bonus disc with their instructions and access key and I just sent you two an e-mail message with the instruction booklet."

Kevin and KC computer both signaled an E-mail Alert

Kevin and KC both opened the message and read it "Oh…" They said in unison

Guide said "Now just sit back relax and enjoy the show. I know I'm going to." A click was heard as Guide hung up.

KC said "Well Kevin I'm going to forward this to Boss so that she's know what going on."

Kevin said "and I'll pass it around to the Lords as well. So that they know what the game is."

KC said "and hope the Lyoko Warriors can win for all of us."

Kevin nodded "Right because this game is for real."

And so ends Episode Two of Shadows of the Internet, Episode 3 is still being worked on and it will be posted as soon as it is done.