I planed to write a response to a review, but it would take up too much space, so you can read it here. I’ve cooled down a little since then, but I still feel some of the points need to be addressed. Also, I’m sorry for Jeremy acting OOC last chapter. He’s going to be acting a little strange for part of the story.

Author’s Note: I don’t own Code Lyoko or anything referenced in this story, only this story and anything new in it. I did some research and it turns out they have school from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Monday through Friday and half days of Wednesdays and Saturdays (That would be till 1 P.M.) I apologize anyone who is offended by this story, why they would I don’t know.

This story takes place only a few days after The Key. It starts on the last Wednesday of school, with only two days left after it.

Also, this story is based, in part, on a dream I had a while back, but that part I will get to later. Now, it’s time for the story.

Chapter 2

Einstein Presents Einstein

As Jeremy neared the campus of Kadic Academy, a disturbing thought entered his mind: what if Jim caught him with Einstein? Yes, the school year was almost over, and it was unlikely he would be harshly punished with only two days of classes left, and it’s doubtful that they would ban him from Kadic next year just because of the mouse, though with all the problems running the Supper Computer caused with his attendance, been found with a pet, no matter what it was, would not look good for him. So, after entering the front gates and heading towards the dorms, he walked slowly, keeping an eye out for Jim, but not so slow as to draw attention to himself.

Once entering the dorm building, he headed to Ulrich and Odd’s room to show off Einstein. Once at their door, he knocked. “Come in.” Ulrich said in his usual, apathetic tone.

Jeremy stepped in, and as soon as his bag crossed the threshold, growling and scratching began sounding from one of the lower drawers built into Odd’s bed. Odd and Ulrich were sitting of their beds, reading a graphic novel and football (soccer) magazine respectively. Odd set down his “reading” material and got out of bed. Jeremy got the rest of his body into the room and shut the door behind him as quickly as he could.

As he finished that, Odd opened the drawer the sound was coming from, to find Kiwi, who looked very angry. Still growling, he jumped out of the drawer and began running towards Jeremy, who backed into the corner of the room near the part of Ulrich’s bed nearest to him. “Kiwi, stop.” Odd yelled in a whisper. Kiwi stopped halfway between Odd and Ulrich’s beds a few feet from the door. “Kiwi, come.” Odd said sternly. Kiwi reluctantly walked back to his master’s feet, continuing to growl. “Quiet.” He said, still keeping an air of authority in his voice. Kiwi continued growling, only quieter. “So what’s the deal Einstein?” He asked in his normal voice.

“You’ll never guess what I found in the woods.” Jeremy responded with nervous excitement.

“Trees?” Ulrich responded sarcastically.

“I meant that you wouldn’t normally find.” Jeremy responded indignantly.

“Flees?” Odd said, trying to comfort Kiwi, who kept nipping at him every time he got too close.

“Ew, no. It was this.” Jeremy said, pulling the plastic ball containing Einstein. As he did this, Kiwi began to bark loud enough that Yumi could hear it, not literally though. “Maybe I should show you in my room.” He said returning the sphere to his bag, reducing Kiwi’s bark into a growl. Jeremy left the dorm, opening the door just enough for him to leave.

As he shut the door, he stepped back and bumped into some. “Oh sorry.” He said.

“Excuse me.” Said a female voice from behind him.

Turning around, Jeremy saw that he bumped into just who he wanted to see, Aelita. “I was just going to look for you.” He said, blushing.

“What is it?” She said, also blushing.

“Just come to my dorm, Odd and Ulrich are coming to. I wanted to show it to you all at once.”

“I’ll be right there.” As he walked down the corridor, Odd and Ulrich emerged from their room.

“Hey Aelita! What’s up?” Odd asked.

“Nothing really. Do you know what Jeremy wants to show us?”

“No idea.”

“All we know is when he tried to show it to us, Kiwi went mad.” Ulrich said.

“That’s strange.” Aelita replied, “When he bumped into me I felt a strange chill.”

“We won’t find out just standing here, let’s go.” Odd said, heading towards Jeremy’s dorm.

Jeremy had let Einstein out of his bag, or the ball at least. He enjoyed watching him run around for a few moments, till he heard a knock at his door. “Just a second!” he said. He picked up the sphere and continued, “Come in.”

Odd, Aelita, and Ulrich entered their friend’s dorm and shut the door behind them. When they saw the rodent Jeremy was holding in a plastic sphere they asked in unison, “What is that?”

Setting the sphere down on the ground he responded, “This is Einstein. I found on my way back from The Factory.”

“Did you find him in that ball?” Ulrich asked.

“No, I bought that and some food at the pet store.”

“Something seems off about that thing.” Aelita said.

“He’s not a thing.” Jeremy responded indignantly, “He is Mus musculus.” Odd and Ulrich raised each raised a single eyebrow inquisitively, “A pet mouse.”

“Either way,” Ulrich said, “I agree, something seems off about him. How exactly did you find him?”

Jeremy then explained his tripping, losing his glasses, and seeing the mouse once he put them back on. Then he mentioned the incident at the pet store, adding in his confusing to the animal’s reaction.

“Go back to The Factory.” Odd commanded.

“Why should I?” Jeremy responded with a hint of anger in his voice.

“To launch a Return to the Past so you can avoid picking up that demon mouse.”

“Demon mouse?”

“Everyone knows that animals can sense demonic presences and react angrily to them.”

“Well excuse me for not being such a big fan of horror movies.” Jeremy responded angrily and sarcastically, then continued normally, “But that doesn’t mean he’s a demon.”

“Then how come every animal that’s come near him has acted violently?” Ulrich asked.

“There right,” Aelita said, “And when you bumped into me, I felt a strange chill.”

“So because of that I should launch a Return to the Past?” Jeremy asked, obviously getting angrier by the minuet, “That proves nothing.”

SMACK! Aelita slapped Jeremy across the face, “What is wrong with you?” She inquired loudly, “This rat…”

“Mouse.” Odd corrected.

“Who cares? This thing has brainwashed you. Get rid of it, now!”

The slap and yell had made Jeremy’s logic come back, “Thanks Aelita.” He said, rubbing his cheek, “I’ll set him free in the woods and dump the pet stuff in a public trash bin, but I won’t launch a Return to the Past though. We still don’t know what affects it may have with XANA free.”

“I guess you’re right Jeremy.” Ulrich said.

“We were just trying to get you to think like the genius we all know you are.” Odd said.

“I don’t know what came over me, but thanks guys.” Jeremy said, “But next Aelita, could you not hit me so hard?”

Aelita giggled slightly, “Sure thing Jeremy,” she said, “Next time you’re acting crazy I won’t slap you so hard.”

That’s it for now. I thought of adding a little more, but I liked the idea of ending with a humorous line. Anyways, read and review. Don’t worry, the attack will come soon, and you’ll find out about that slime from Chapter 1.