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The warriors awakening

Ulrich hopped down to the terminal as he drew his swords. As he approached, a ninja slipped out of the floor.

"Still sleeping over here Stern?! Karate training in an hour!" Both Ulrich and Odd started and rubbed the sleep out of their eyes. "In case you forgot, there's a Karate competition this afternoon! And don't be late! The whole team is counting on you!"

"At least I'll hope you'll come," said Ulrich to Odd as Jim left.

Later

"Jeremy's right. We have to go back to the Cortex," said Aelita as the bell rang.

"Now that we know that the system designed by Tyron is different from the one of Lyoko, I need the information to create a more effective firewall," explained Jeremy.

"How are you going to deal with the firewall?" asked William.

"I've created a program which should deactivate it and allow us access to the data. If that fails, well, we've got Harry."

"Sometimes I hate you Jeremy," said Harry with a sigh.

"Love you too Harry."

"You're so good Jeremy," said Odd.

"What about the black creatures we saw?" asked Yumi. "Last time, we were devirtualised in a few seconds."

"They're not that hard," protested Harry. "Get one good hit and they get destroyed."

"Yeah, well, you're faster than us and them," pointed out Sissi.

"Well, they don't know Odd Della Robbia! A few good laser arrows and that's that!"

"Ok, see you in the lab after classes?" asked Jeremy.

"Sorry but without me," said Ulrich.

"What? Afraid of black monsters?" asked William. "I can lend you my sword if you want."

"And then William can borrow my sword," joked Harry.

"I have a karate competition. I can't let my teammates down."

"And what about us?" asked Aelita.

"I'm really sorry but I have to go." Ulrich walked away, ignoring the bitter looks.

Gym

Jim watched as the two boys sparred. "Stop! Stop! Not good. Not good at all. What are you doing guys? You look like robots! Always the same attacks! You've got to be unpredictable! You're not machines! Take me for example! I don't really like to talk about it but when I was in Burma with fifteen ferocious guys in front of me, if I had been predictable… Well, I could have ended up as dog food! I'll take your place."

Jim stood opposite Ulrich.

"Go ahead Stern. Attack me."

"What?" A look of surprise crossed Ulrich's face.

"Attack me, I say!" Jim swiped Ulrich's feet out from under him. "This was unpredictable!"

Class

"So considering that the density of a gas is equal to the molar mass divided by…"

"How was your training?" whispered Odd.

"Alright. Aren't you angry at me?"

"Why?"

"Because I'm not coming with you."

"No, don't worry. I understand."

"And the others?"

Odd sent him a look as he patted his shoulder. "Don't worry. They'll come around. I know Harry understands and Luna is, well, Luna."

"Not surprising because I remind you that Hydrogen is, with Helium, the gas with the lowest density."

Later

"The green lizard of Mesopotamia can keep still for hours, waiting for its prey."

Ulrich pushed the door open as Jim ate his popcorn.

"The colour of its coat changes with the location of where it stays."

Jim jumped and paused the documentary when he realised that Ulrich was there.

"I was thinking about new fighting strategies. Did you want to tell me something?"

"Well, actually, I'm not feeling too well today. I'm not sure if I'll be able to take part in the competition," said Ulrich.

"What? You're kidding me Stern?! If you don't come, the whole team would have to withdraw! No, no, no! This is all just in your head! It's psychoso… psycho… psychosumo… Anyway, it's in your head! You've got to clear your mind boy! And quickly, I tell you! I want you in the gym in one hour!"

"Ok, I'll be there." Ulrich quickly left and Jim sat down with his popcorn and played the documentary again.

"After catching its prey, the green lizard of Mesopotamia licks at it for some time then suddenly rips off its head."

Lab

"I know I'm repeating myself but you'll need to be really careful in the core of the Cortex."

"Yeah Jeremy, we get you," called Odd as he entered a scanner. "We won't touch anything and will keep everything in order."

"Odd, I'm serious. We don't even know who sends these things, Tyron or Xana."

"Something tells me that they're not Xana's monsters," said Harry with a frown. "They don't act in the same way."

"Well. I'm sure we'll find out," said Sissi with a shrug.

"Who cares who sends them?" asked William. "We're going to smash them. Period."

"Yeah, we're going to smash them," agreed Odd as the doors closed.

"That's what I love in guys," said Yumi. "Always so subtle."

Lyoko

The three dropped down and William started to twirl his sword around.

"Careful where you swing that thing," warned Harry as he dodged it.

"Hey girls, you almost kept us waiting," moaned Odd as the others appeared.

"Bo need to panic you muscles, the brains have arrived," said Yumi as they headed towards the garage.

"Uh, I don't think Luna counts as a brain, more as a limiter on thinking too logically," said Harry. "Everyone needs a person who acts weird. It's refreshing."

"That's nice Harry."

"I can't believe it," said Odd as William put his sword away. "Usually, I'm the one making jokes."

Gym

Jim shook the other adults' hands before they separated to their teams. Jim crouched down in front of them.

"So, that's the moment of truth guys. There's no room for doubts anymore." They stared at each other. "From now on, only one thing matters. The smell of the tatami and your opponent's eyes. But that makes two things. In your world, it makes tow things but in mine, it's only one. Where was i? Oh yes, your opponent's eyes. The first one who lowers his eyes loses. It's like the cane toads when I was in Botwana. I'll tell you about them another time but it was exactly the same. Ok Stern? Are you with us?"

"Yes, yes." Ulrich nodded.

"Well, I hope so because we're counting on you."

Ulrich nodded as he glanced at the clock.

Network

"Guys, when I think of it, I can't believe that Ulrich let us down like that," said Aelita as they shot towards the Cortex.

"Agreed," said William. "That was unexpected of him."

"Wait, he was stuck! Whatever his choice, he would have made some people unhappy," pointed out Odd. "What would you have done?"

"What do you think?" asked William in return. "But if Mr Stern prefers to win some medals instead of saving the world, well, that's his choice. We all have our priorities."

"And he has to do some things that aren't about Lyoko," added Harry. "And have you seen Jim? I bet you that Ulrich tried to get out of it but couldn't."

"Not to mention that Ulrich is good at Karate," commented Luna as they approached the Cortex.

Gym

"Got it Stern?" asked Jim. "You've got to take your time. Ok?"

Ulrich watched his opponent.

"Just watch, like the mongoose defying a cobra."

Jim backed away.

Cortex

"Ok, starting the landing process."

They shifted from the Skid to the Cortex.

"So we do this as usual?" asked Odd. "I'm the one driving the mega wheeled thing?"

Everyone nodded.

"So cool."

Jeremy transferred them into the vehicle.

"Ok, the superscan doesn't detect any Xana activity," said Jeremy.

"Great! Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to shake!"

Odd drove them towards the core.

Gym

The two boys bowed and the fight started. Ulrich quickly managed to trip the other boy up.

"You're great Ulrich!" called Jim. "Alright, he didn't hear anything but that was quite effective though."

They bowed again as the judge gave the win to Ulrich and returned to their teams.

Cortex

"I could drive this thing with eyes closed really," said Odd as Yumi folded her arms.

"Watch out guys. Tarantulas at 6 o'clock," warned Jeremy.

"Some action at last," said Odd in glee as the shots hit the Megapod. "I was getting bored."

The Cortex shifted, leaving them stranded on top of a rising part. The monsters started to climb up.

"What's going on? What's the heck is that?" asked Odd.

"So what do we do now?" asked Yumi.

"I didn't say my last word."

He swung the Megapod round to knock the tarantulas that had climbed up off the platform.

"Jeremy! Find something! We won't be able to go bowling much for much longer!"

"I know. The Megapod's shield took a lot of damage. I have to find a way to transfer you some energy."

"But we have now time Jeremy," pointed out Yumi.

"Yeah, we have no choice now," agreed Odd as he drove the Megapod off the edge. It knocked tow tarantulas off the edge as well as dislodging the two that had jumped onto it. Everyone yelled as they landed. The monsters imploded as they landed. Odd managed to stop the Megapod from falling barely. One of the wheels dropped over the edge.

"Your captain thanks you for choosing Cortex Airlines and is sorry for the small turbulence."

"Small turbulence?" asked Harry. "That was small turbulence?"

Gym

Ulrich was knocked over by his opponent.

"You're too predictable Stern," whispered Jim as he knelt down next to him. "He can anticipate all your moves. You don't have a robot in front of you."

Ulrich got back up and kicked the boy in the face.

"Enough! Blue team wins the final!"

"Well done stern! That was unpredictable!" Jim grabbed him in excitement as his teammates hugged him.

Cortex

The group transferred down to the core.

"I don't like this place," muttered Sissi.

"Yeah, it's not the nicest place," agreed Harry as he closed his eyes.

"I'm kinda upset that there's no reception committee," commented William.

"I can assure you that you wouldn't say that if you had been there last time," retorted Yumi.

"Alright Jeremy. This is the moment of truth. We're going to see if your anti-firewall works," called Aelita as she flew down. Everyone followed her. Aelita inserted the card.

"Well done Jeremy, it works. You're a genius," praised Yumi.

Odd turned around to see a ninja appear. "Genius? Great anti firewall Einstein!"

The one in front of him ran over to Aelita and devirtualised her before trying to do the same to Harry who ducked and swiped its feet from under it before stabbing it. Yumi and William froze.

"No way!"

"Alright, come here," said William as he summoned his sword.

"Eat this!" Odd fired continuously at one but ti dodged and Knocked Odd onto the platform below. Harry sunk into the platform and slipped behind one before stabbing it. Sissi fired on one but it shot towards her and devirtualised her. Luna threw her boomerangs and hopped out of the way of Yumi's fans which were deflected by one of the ninja.

William attacked one but missed and got elbowed in the back for his efforts. He shot after his sword, caught it and landed on his feet.

"Ok, looks like it won't be that easy…"

Gym

"And now I'd like to give this trophy to the valorous captain of the blue team, Ulrich Stern!"

Everyone started to clap only to realise that the boy had left.

"Where is he?" asked Jim.

Ulrich ran towards the factory.

Cortex

Odd grunted as he slowed himself down. Harry was fighting a group of the monsters.

"Is this all you've got? Xana's monsters give me a better workout!"

"What are these things?" asked Odd as he skidded to a halt again. "They can counter all of our attacks!"

"I have an idea," said Harry with a frown as he let two of the monsters destroy themselves. "They all look the same though."

"Be careful Odd. You just lost thirty life points."

Ulrich joined the three. "How are they?"

"They're in battle and it's not going very well," explained Aelita.

Odd got devirtualised as did Luna.

"I'll rush to the scanner," said Ulrich as he started to move.

"It's no use! Without the Megapod, you'll never reach the core of the Cortex," pointed out Jeremy.

"It's getting difficult," commented Yumi as the three were forced into a group.

"Uh, there are just a lot of them," said Harry as he tested the reactions of one which dodged.

"The only one with a chance is Harry," said Jeremy.

"No way," muttered Ulrich.

"That's crazy!" called Odd as he appeared with Luna. "They have nothing to do with other of Xana's monsters."

"Not you too," muttered Sissi. "We're getting creamed."

"They're more like an evil counterpart," commented Luna.

"You never know when they're going to attack," continued Odd.

"They're unpredictable," said Lurch as he remembered what Jim had told him. "Jeremy, those things… They're not programmed creatures. They're human beings!"

"Human beings?" asked Jeremy in surprise and confusion.

"Yumi, William, Harry! We were all wrong! You're not fighting against machines but human avatars, like us!"

"I thought so," said Harry.

William skidded back as Yumi stood in front of him.

"You have to change your attacks! To destabilise them, you have to be unpredictable. Trust me."

"Aren't I already unpredictable?" asked Harry as he stabbed one.

"No, your attacks are straight forward but you're too fast for them to react properly."

"They're too fast for us. We won't make it," pointed out Yumi as William moved forward.

"Be smarter than them. Don't forget, you're a team."

"William, super smoke!" Yumi threw her fans as William turned intangible and the monster devirtualised.

"One down!"

Harry started running in circles around one and a whirlwind started to form, sucking the monster up. Harry shot towards it and stabbed it. One of the three remaining ones managed to hit William and he devirtualised.

"No!"

"Yumi, it's not over. You can beat them. Harry, help her."

Yumi dodged the attack and landed next to the terminal. The monsters followed her. Harry fired at one.

"I can't do it Ulrich. It's impossible!"

"Calm down Yumi. Trust your instinct," reassured Ulrich.

"I'll send you your stick," added Jeremy. It appeared in the girl's hand and she ran towards one, jumping in the air. She used the monster as a launch pad and stabbed the other one in the eye, destroying it. Harry hit another one.

"Yes!"

"Alright! One left!"

William entered the lab.

"He's moving towards me," said Yumi nervously as the monster approached.

"You're stronger than he is! Go where he doesn't expect you to! Destabilise him!"

Yumi flipped off the edge of the platform and the monster followed her, running past an invisible Harry. He tapped the monster on the shoulder, causing ti to whirl around. Yumi took the chance to destroy it.

"Yes!"

"You rock dude!" Odd punched Ulrich's shoulder lightly.

"You were right, obviously," said William. "They must be human beings."

Harry rolled his eyes. "So, what now?"

"You need to finish the job."

Yumi walked over to the terminal and entered the card. The two disappeared as Jeremy started to collect the data.

Lab

"Alright, it's downloading!"

Harry and Yumi entered the lab.

"You were awesome!"

"Thanks for your advice," said Yumi to Ulrich, "Without you, we were done for."

"Ohm how did your competition go?" asked Odd.

"It was kinda instructive."

"I managed to grab some images!" called Jeremy. Everyone looked at them.

"What the heck is that?" asked William as they stared at the people in the weird suits. Tyron was walking in front of them.

"Now we're sure that this Tyron is the one sending us all of these Ninjas," said Yumi.

"Saying that they're ninja is an insult to ninja," protested Harry.

"Oh be quiet Harry. They're just as much ninja as you are," said William. "Can you turn into one?"

Harry paused before copying the monster's form.

"Ok, that's proof. Turn back now."

"That was weird," said Harry as he returned to normal. "It's not the same as when I go to Lyoko."

"Not the same? What do you mean, not the same?" asked Aelita.

"It's hard to describe. I could have sworn that I could still feel my normal body, even though it wasn't the same."

"Anyway, it's going to be tough dealing with him," said Jeremy. "This proves that this enemy is at least as dangerous as Xana."

Kadic

"The black widow of Patagonia never gives a chance to its prey. Tthis unfortunate beetle will learn it soon."

"Don't let it do it little beetle!" called Jim. "Defend yourself! Be unpredictable! Show it you're a man!"

He paused it and turned to Ulrich as he entered.

"They're airing some really weird shows right now. You wanted to tell me something?"

"Yes. I wanted to thank you for all the advice you gave me today. It was really useful for me."

"Well, that's normal Stern. That's my job. By the way…" Jim picked up the trophy. "I've got this for you."

"I'd be really glad if you kept it." Jim looked surprised.

"Really? That's nice of you."

"So, see you tomorrow at the training?" asked Ulrich.

"Ok."

Jim turned to his display case as Ulrich left before deciding to put it somewhere else.