Code: Glitch

Odd Della Robbia: Lyoko's Cat Champion

Kadic Academy, France

Team Lyoko

Odd Della Robbia was sobbing in Jeremy's room while Ulrich Stern and Aelita Stones were busy hanging around. As Jeremy was continuing to type on his laptop, searching for another Replika of Lyoko created by XANA. So far, they managed to discover the Forest Replika, which took them forever to even get through. And destroying the super computer that held the Desert Replika was almost screwed over because of a bug, and had it not been for Yumi and Ulrich's efforts, they would've lost. He had theorized there were at least two, maybe three more Replikas under XANA's control based on the other sectors, but wasn't quite sure what purpose XANA was using them for.

Odd however was sulking, much so that it almost seemed out of character for him and his friends took notice.

"You think he's okay?"

"Well we've been through a lot lately."

"He did lose out on two dates."

"Then William took him out easily with no problem when XANA used that fighter jet to almost blow me up. Thanks for the save guys."

"And then the Brynja incident."

"And we almost had him get rid of Kiwi."

Jeremy, Ulrich, and Aelita all looked back and forth at each other, realizing they had just spoken about Odd out loud behind him and agreed on the next course of action.

"Odd," all three spoke in unison, "you okay?"

He sighed. "Yeah I guess. It's just," pausing as he took a breath. "I miss Sam."

Ulrich and Kiwi tried to console his roommate. "Cheer up, there's plenty of fish in the sea."

"Easy for you to say. Einstein and Ms. Einstein, you two are going to end up as super geniuses with babies Dr. Shrank wishes he could have. And Ulrich, when you and Yumi finally go out, you could turn your feelings into a long running soap opera." Ulrich sucked his teeth while Aelita giggled. But his tone sounded more depressing. "I just wanna find someone as amazing as Sam."

Aelita tried comforting them. "But you've met so many amazing girls at Kadic. How come it never works out with any of them?"

Ulrich snarked. "Maybe it wasn't a good idea to date Magali and Claireat the same time"

He sucked his teeth. "Fine, true. Magali was alright, but honestly, none of them had got me. Sam was so different. We had so much in common: music, skateboarding, we just vibed so well."

"Hey, everything happens for a reason. Besides, she used you before. Maybe that was a red flag."

"I guess you're right Ulrich, but still. I just want someone perfect for me"

Jeremy paid his usual energetic friend some positive motivation. "There's no such thing as human perfection Odd, but you'll find your match one day. Cheer up, alright? I almost miss you when you're bragging."

Odd's head moved up. "Einstein, you sure you know how to cheer a guy up."

Jeremy adjusted his glasses. "Sorry Odd, I didn't mean it like that."

"No, I meant it," smiling and shaking his head. "Thanks guys. Just give me a few minutes to think."

Not even a minute later, a loud barrage of knocks on Jeremy's door rang relentlessly. They could tell that their gym coach, dormitory supervisor, security guard, and detention deliverer Jim Morales was there. Not wanting to bother Odd, Jeremy got up and opened the door.

"Belpois, what did I say about locking doors when I'm doing rounds?"

"Keep the door closed and don't answer to anyone that seems like they're breaking in?"