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Suspicions

"Hi Aelita." Jeremy let the girl in as Harry rubbed his head in frustration.

"Have you finished the modifications on the Megapod?" asked Aelita as she walked over to the computer. "Can we go back on to the Cortex?"

"Are you going to distract me every time? I'll never get finished."

"I just want to meet my mum. Harry knows how to contact her."

Harry grinned. "You might see her sooner than you think Aelita. Well, not see her but talk to her. I've set up a program to bounce any emails between us to go of serve satellites. No one will be able to track the origin or the place where it's opened."

Aelita hugged him.

"Get off my boyfriend Aelita."

"He's my cousin Sissi. It's allowed."

"Will you two stoop fighting over me? I know I'm handsome but..." Harry smiled as the two girls glared at him.

"I'm not going to let you go there without an adapted vehicle. The last time, Yumi could have died. Harry goes on his own because he's fast enough to avoid the traps and he can use super smoke."

"Then, when will we use it?" asked Aelita.

"The sooner we get rid of Xana, the better," said Sissi with a shrug. "And we can do that by going to the Cortex."

"Patience." Jeremy pressed a few buttons. "Now. I mean, after classes."

"I love you! You're the best!" Aelita planted a kiss on Jeremy's cheek who blushed.

Outside

"It's crazy! Are you telling me that the hurricane blew away the whole village your relatives live in?" asked Odd in confusion.

"And other towns in Japan. I'm worried sick about them. My cousin's school has been torn to pieces." Yumi frowned. "I wish I could do something to help."

"Like what?" asked Ulrich. "Fighting Xana, I know what to do but storms are not my thing."

"Not everything is about the virtual world Ulrich. The real world needs us too."

"You could raise funds to help the recovery," said Harry, making everyone jump. "I sent a donation to help out."

"Will you please not sneak up on us?" asked William as he recovered. "It's creepy."

"Sorry."

"What about auctions?" asked Odd as Jeremy, Sissi and Aelita caught up.

"Are you ready? We'll finally go back to the Cortex."

"Come on Einstein," begged Odd. "Tell me that my favourite little tubby is finally ready."

"Totally! You'll see all the things I added."

"But I really want to do something for Japan," said Yumi.

"Obviously but we do need to get back on the Cortex," said Jeremy.

"And what if Yumi doesn't go?" asked William.

"Are you serious?" asked Ulrich.

"Are there enough spaces? With Luna, there's not enough," pointed out William.

"It's true. You're not forced to come," admitted Jeremy. "Though Harry should come. He's the best at gaining access to the data."

"Well, I've got nothing better to do," said Harry as he stretched.

"I'll help Yumi," offed Sissi. "If she wants the help."

"Thanks Sissi." Yumi smiled. "I can't believe that you used to annoy us. You've changed."

"Japan is a nice country," said Luna dreamily. "Lots of places for crumple horned Snorkacks to hide."

Harry raised an eyebrow.

Factory

"So, what are these modifications?" asked Odd.

"I improved the direction, uploaded the suspension bio particles and strengthened the power of the engine if we need to go into turbo."

"And if we're attacked?" asked Ulrich.

"I added a gun."

"You're awesome dude."

"We'll talk about mechanics later," said Aelita as they stepped into the elevator.

Kadic

"To finance the reconstruction, I thought it would be a good idea to organise a party in the gym," explained Yumi.

"It's not a good idea." Delmas shook his head.

"What? No, you can't. I mean..."

"It's an excellent idea. Let me check when the gym is free. Volleyball, gym, dance, bridge. I guess that the only time slot for you is tonight."

"Tonight? That's going to leave me short on time..."

"I'm sure that the two Sterns, Belpois, Della Robbia and Miss Lovegood would be able to help you. I can see that you've recruited my daughter."

"She volunteered. Thank you Mr Delmas."

Scanners

"Ladies first." William let Aelita enter the scanner.

"Thanks, it's nice."

Harry rolled his eyes as Luna waited with them. "Are you trying to prove that you are worthy of being with us William?"

"Well, I don't know if you'll start rejecting me."

"Xana is after me William. I can understand. He's caught me several times."

The scanners opened and the three entered them.

Lyoko

"Hey, can't you be careful?" yelled Ulrich as William bumped into him as he landed.

"Calm down. Nobody died."

"Unlike what would happen if Xana gained his power back." Harry sighed as he pinched his nose.

"Hey rabbit girl! Want to play with me later?" asked Odd with a wink.

"We could go looking for Nargles," suggested Luna.

"Alight? What do they look like?"

The others stared at them before shaking their heads and heading for the garage.

"Aelita is super stressed," whispered Odd.

"It's the wackspurts. They're making her weird," said Luna with a smile. They shot out of Lyoko towards the Cortex.

Gym

Jim helped Sissi and Yumi move items to the gym.

"Ah, it reminds me of the time I took charge of the Rolling Stroke tour," said Jim.

"Rolling Stroke? It's a band?" asked Yumi.

"Yep. I even made their whole tour in Europe something crazy. I'd rather not talk about it though. So the only thing left to do is..."

Jim walked away.

"Ok, let's get started."

Cortex

"Watch out. Be prepared," warned Jeremy as they landed.

"Yeah, we never know what we find here," said Harry with a small smile.

"Here we are. The new Megapod is ready."

Odd walked up to it.

"It still looks the same," commented Ulrich.

"You want him to upgrade the body and what next?" asked William. "Don't exaggerate."

"Come here my little tubby on castors. I'll pilot you like you've never be piloted." Odd stroked the Megapod.

"What? Why would it be you?" asked Ulrich.

"I agree with Ulrich. It should be me," said William.

"Or I could do it," offered Harry.

"I vote for Odd," said Aelita. "He practices all the time with his video games. Harry's good at making video games. Not playing them."

"Hey!"

"You're right! I improved like a boss at Galactic Destructor! I rock!" yelled Odd.

"I saw your high scores. I'll give you the control."

Blue lights covered them as Jeremy transferred them to the Megapod.

"Thanks Einstein. I was waiting for too long. I'll be perfect. You'll see."

"I'm sure you will be perfect," said Luna with a smile.

"Why do I get a bad feeling about this?" asked Harry.

"Are we going or are you going to speak for a while?" asked Ulrich as he leaned over.

They shot off. The ground started to move.

"Watch out. It's going to shake!"

They turned around a corner before skidding to a halt just before the wall.

"Isn't it sport?"

"If you say so."

The tunnel they entered started to shrink.

"Watch out. It's not over yet," warned Aelita.

"I don't fancy becoming a soup just yet," said Harry. William cuffed him around the head. "William, don't do that."

They jumped out.

"Great guys but be careful," warned Jeremy. They moved again and the walls started to close. Everybody yelled.

"Do something or we're going to end up in so many little pieces!"

"Hold on! I'll handle this." they jumped out of the walls and screeched to a halt. Odd turned around. "So, who's the best?"

"You're a psycho Odd," said William grumpily as they righted themselves.

"Take the bus then."

"I think he's a good driver," said Luna.

"I think you're slightly biased there Luna," said Harry.

Kadic

"It's for a good cause," finished Yumi.

"Yeah, for Japan. I know but not tonight. I have a maths test tomorrow.

"I'm stuck because of my parents."

"Yeah, that's it," muttered Yumi as the pair walked away.

"It'll be fine Yumi," reassured Sissi.

"Hi Yumi."

"Do we know each other?" asked Yumi as the pair turned to face the boy.

"Yes, we're in level one class together. You know, Remi, first row, on the right?"

"Ah, yes, I see. Remi. What can I do for you?"

"I'm free if you want."

"Free?" The two girls looked at each other.

"Yes, I can help you. You know, for your party. For Japan."

"It's great. Thanks a lot. It's over here if you want."

Cortex

The group walked towards the door.

"Ok, Harry, get the door," Sid William as he gestured to it. Harry rolled his eyes as he touched it. It rumbled open.

"And I knee that uncle Franz said that my dad, my birth dad, tried to stop Project Carthage but why did Tyron had a picture of him?"

"You saw the picture here, right?" asked William as he walked to him.

"Yeah. I saw Uncle Franz too but that's because Tyron used to work for him."

"Then we have to go inside. You need costs, me thinks."

Sighing, Harry followed William inside. Luna stared at Harry with a weird look on her face.

Gym

Yumi pulled out some decorations as Remi tried to set up the speakers but it sparked. Yumi and Sissi jumped. Picking up the decorations she was holding, Sissi looked at Yumi in surprise.

"Oh, great. You broke the sound system," moaned Yumi.

"I wish Harry was here. He would have known what caused that," said Sissi with a frown. "And how to fix it."

"Yeah, I've heard about him. It's like he knows everything under the sun. No wonder he and that Belpois kid like each other."

Cortex

"Incredible," said William as they looked at the core. "This place is hallucinating."

"Yeah, I know. It's like the core of Lyoko." said Harry as he sighed. "Beautiful. But it's like this place is sick. There's something wrong with it. I noticed this last time I came here."

"Do you think it's Xana?" asked Ulrich. "You and he are like the two sides of a coin."

"Maybe. Anyway, you see that terminal?" Harry pointed at it. "We have to get down there."

"I love to play leapfrog," said Odd as he jumped down. Harry sighed and turned to smoke. He reformed next to the terminal, William a second behind him. He placed the card into the terminal.

"Watch out! Something's happening!" warned Jeremy. The walls sent something out and knocked Aelita off.

"Aelita!" Harry shot up and caught her. Another hit Odd and devirtualised him. Ulrich got hit by a third. Luna dodged one before getting hit by another.

"Ok, the data's downloading."

"That's lucky," said Odd.

"I think whoever designed that place was a bit over the top," said Luna.

"Do you think you'll find anything?" asked Ulrich.

"I have to analyse the data first."

Ulrich's phone rand and he looked at the caller ID. "Yumi?"

"Ulrich, I need help."

"Ok, we're coming." Ulrich disconnected the phone. "Yumi needs help."

"Ok, I've got the data. I'll start analysing as you bring back the Skid and the Lightning."

Gym

Ulrich, Luna, Odd, Yumi and Sissi watched as Remi picked up a bundle of decorations.

"Oh, guys. Thank you, thank you ,thank you," said Yumi in relief.

"What do we do?" asked Odd.

"Odd, you take care of the garlands, Luna can take care of the spots and Ulrich can repair the sound system."

"Wouldn't Harry be a better choice?" asked Ulrich.

"You live with him. You should have picked something up. Hurry, we don't have time."

Lyoko

"Uh, I think you should look at this," said Jeremy as he frowned.

"You found something?" asked Harry.

"It's the data from the cortex. The supercomputer…"

"Is similar to Lyoko's. I know," said Harry with an eye roll. "I did manage to get a good look at it."

"A quantum computer?" asked William. "Wh didn't you mention this Harry?"

"I thought it was pretty obvious."

"It's not similar Harry. It's identical. The casing must look a little different. I'll keep searching the data. Take your time back if you want"

Gym

Ulrich fiddled with the cables.

"Is it repaired?" asked Yumi.

"It's completely broken."

"I don't think you're putting in a lot of effort."

"I'm not exactly an electrician Yumi. I don't know how to fix it."

"Maybe on Lyoko, you're the king but here you're nothing."

"I think I prefer the Yumi on Lyoko rather than the Yumi 2.0."

"Stop arguing," said Sissi as she separated. "Yumi, Ulrich's trying."

"The Yumi 2.0?"

"Yeah, you're the one who's giving orders."

"That's enough! Now Yumi, Ulrich has a point. I know you're trying to make everything work but forcing people is not the way to do it."

Ulrich walked away and Luna followed him.

Lyoko

Harry paused and looked down at the void. William paused next to him and squeezed his shoulder. Aelita slowed to a halt and watched the two.

"You alright Harry?"

"I don't know. This is making me question everything I know about my birth father."

"Hey, don't worry." William turned Harry to face him. "We'll find out the truth. All of us. You don't have to suffer alone."

Harry closed his eyes and sighed.

"Jeremy, I think you should bring me in," said Aelita quietly as she watched the two boys. "I think we should leave those two to talk. They relate to each other really well, did you notice?"

Jeremy hit a few buttons and she disappeared.

"Look, I know you're doubting everything you know. But I think there's more to this than just your dad's relationship with the Cortex. You're doubting yourself. All your beliefs. Am I right?"

Harry leant into William. "You know, you're really good at reading me."

"Yeah, well. I think it's left over from our time as Xana's servants."

Kadic

Luna waked up to Ulrich.

"I think you should help Yumi, you know."

"I don't see why I should."

"I know most couples fight but stay together. It's also easier to fight things that aren't close to the heart rather than things close to the heart. Yumi can't make it through without you. She loves you very much."

"What?"

"I think you understand already. Everybody deserves a second chance."

Lyoko

Harry's head snapped up. "Activated tower."

"What?" asked William in confusion. "Where?"

"Jeremy?"

"Desert sector."

William sighed. "It does have to be now, doesn't it?"

"We'd better get onto it then," said Harry with a sigh. "And it does have to be us two. I wouldn't put it past Xana to try to manipulate us."

Kadic

Remi hung up the decoration he was holding. Odd fiddled with the sound system.

"We'll never finish in time," muttered Yumi. "I'll have to cancel."

"You want some help?" asked Ulrich as he approached her with Luna close behind him.

"You came back. I'm really sorry guys." Yumi kissed Ulrich.

"Uh, it's really beautiful but there's a slight problem," said Odd as he pointed behind them. "Or, rather, a really big problem."

The group turned to see two copies of Remi form as a third crossed his arms. They started a stare off as they backed away. Odd picked up his phone and activated the speakers.

"Watch out, Xana's attacking."

"Yeah, no kidding."

The spectres started to advance on the group.

"I don't want to be a killjoy but there's only one access to the gym," said Odd nervously. "I think we're trapped."

"That's obvious," said Yumi.

One of the spectres went for Sissi who dodged.

"Get away!"

Another pointed at the sound system and it started working again.

"You thinking what I'm thinking?" asked Ulrich.

"Uh, no because I can't read minds," said Odd.

"We need to get out of here," said Sissi.

"On three, we charge."

Lyoko

Harry frowned as he reformed. William reformed next to him. "Is there something wrong?"

"We've come this far and no monsters? It's weird." Harry ran over to the tower before stopping. "That reminds me. Do you want to take care of this one or shall I do it?"

"I bet I can do it better than you!" William ran over and hit his head on the wall, causing him to fall over. "Ow."

"Yeah, it's slightly harder than it looks." Harry pulled William to his feet. William attempted it again and this time walked through the wall. Smiling, Harry followed, shaking his head. The duo walked over to the centre and rose up to the second platform.

Walking forward, William touched the screen.

"Now what?"

I take it you don't remember when you last did this." William shook his head. "Well, it was a different code. Just enter Code Lyoko."

Code

Lyoko

The files zoomed down the inside of the tower.

Kadic

The spectres exploded as the group charged them.

"Well, that was anticlimactic," said Sissi.

Later

Remi pulled himself up using the gym equipment.

"Wow, what happened?"

"Bro, you fainted. Don't you do hypoglycemia?" asked Odd.

"I don't know. It's the first time this has happened."

"So, can we continue?" asked Odd.

"Yeah, we have a lot to do. Remi, you take care of the decoration. Ulrich, Luna, take care of the lights."

"Sir yes sir!" Odd saluted.

Lyoko

Harry closed his eyes as he stood over a ridge.

"You know, this place feels peaceful when there's no attacks." William stood next to him.

"I prefer the forest. It's quiet, peaceful like you said. Not like the cortex. I don't know why that place was created but we have to find out."

"As I said earlier, well do it together."

"That's a promise," said Jeremy as he shared a glance with Aelita.