Code Lyoko: Omega

Chapter Nineteen - Hunting Grounds

As Ulrich and Yumi stayed behind at Kadic to distract the XANA controlled Wolf, Omega along with Jeremy, Aelita and Odd made a run for the Factory. When they reached the Factory, Omega along with Aelia and Odd made their way to the Scanners while Jeremy began the Virtualization process. Soon enough, the three Lyoko Warriors were virtualized into Lyoko. They soon found themselves in the Ice Sector. 

Aelita: We're in the Ice Sector, Jeremy.

Omega: How far is the Tower?

Jeremy(Voice): The Tower is located at an ice cave south of your position.

Odd: Sounds good to me. Let's get this Tower activated so Ulrich and Yumi don't become Dog Food! 

With that, the three Lyoko Warriors began navigating through the Ice Sector. Meanwhile back in Kadic, Ulrich and Yumi ran through the halls of Kadic as the XANA controlled Wolf continued chasing them. 

Yumi: We can cut XANA off in the cafeteria! 

Ulrich: Good idea! 

Ulrich and Yumi then made a run towards the cafeteria. They closed the doors before the Wolf could get in. They then barricaded the doors using the lunch tables. Immediately, the XANA controlled Wolf began banging on the door. 

Ulrich: Looks like Fido's not going to leave so quickly. 

Yumi: We can use the vents to escape! 

Ulrich: Vent's gonna be a little cramped, but better than the alternative. 

Ulrich and Yumi then get on top of a lunch table. Ulrich then boosts Yumi up as the Wolf began breaking down the door. Once Yumi got into the vent, the Wolf broke down the door. 

Yumi: Ulrich! Take my hand! 

As the XANA controlled Wolf began charging at Ulrich, Ulrich jumps up and grabs Yumi's hand. Yumi then pulls Ulrich up before the XANA controlled Wolf could attack Ulrich. The Wolf however jumps at the vent opening and lunges at Ulrich and Yumi. The Wolf manages to claw at Yumi's back. Yumi screams in pain as Ulrich began kicking at the Wolf. The last kick eventually sends the Wolf tumbling out of the vent. Yumi and Ulrich began crawling away from the opening. After a moment, Ulrich checks on Yumi's injuries. 

Ulrich: Damn....

Yumi: I'll be alright. I'll definitely need to visit the infirmary after this....

As Yumi attempted to make a joke, loud barking was heard, indicating that the XANA controlled Wolf was nearby. Yumi and Ulrich looked through an opening to see the XANA controlled Wolf prowling the halls of Kadic. 

Ulrich: Looks like Fido's not gonna give up so easily. 

Yumi: Got an idea, Ulrich?

Ulrich: I got a few. You stay up here while I....

Yumi: Don't even think about it!

Ulrich: You took a bad hit from that Wolf, Yumi. This isn't some mangy mutt. This is a fully grown and frankly pissed off Wolf controlled by XANA. I don't want you to....

Yumi: This isn't up for destruction, Ulrich. Two against one are better odds. And knowing you, you'll probably try to fight it. At least I tend to play it smart. 

It was at this point that Ulrich relented. Suddenly, the XANA controlled Wolf began running. Seeing this confused Yumi and Ulrich.

Ulrich: Fido seems to be in a hurry. 

With that, Yumi and Ulrich began following the Wolf through the vents. Eventually, the found the Wolf attempting to break through a door. Screaming could be heard on the other side. Yumi got a glace of the window. She could see her brother Hiroki was in the room. 

Yumi: No....Hiroki's in that room! 

Ulrich: Fido's trying really heard to get in that room.

Yumi: If that Wolf gets into that room, Hiroki...

Ulrich: Hiroki and whoever's with him will be long gone before that happens. Looks like whatever they used to barricade the door with is holding that wolf in. If we can into that room, then we can help Hiroki and other others get away. 

With that, Yumi and Ulrich began moving through the vents to get to the classroom where Hiroki and the others were trapped in. Back on Lyoko, the Lyoko Warriors make their way to the Ice Cave where the Tower was located. On the way there, they encountered none of XANA's monsters.

Omega: Something's not right. Where are XANA's monsters?

Odd: Don't jinx it, Omega!

Aelita: Omega's right. XANA should've sent some monsters right now. Be on your guard....

Soon enough, the Lyoko Warriors made their way to the Ice Cave where the Activated Tower was located. There was no sign of XANA's monsters.

Omega: Still no sign of XANA's monsters. 

Odd: Guess XANA used up all his power into Fido. Works well for us. 

Aelita: Jeremy, are you sure this is the Tower's located?

Jeremy(Voice): That's where the signal is coming from.

Proceeding with caution, Aelta approaches the Tower. But when Aelita attempts to enter the Tower, nothing happens.

Odd: Okay....that's weird.

Aelita: Jeremy...something's wrong. 

Back in the Supercomputer Room, Jeremy begins analyzing the signal. When he analyzes the signal, he quickly finds out that it's a virus planted by XANA. Jeremy proceeds to disable the virus. When the virus was disabled, Jeremy picks up a new signal on the Supercomputer.

Jeremy: Oh no! That signal was a decoy! The Tower's on the other side of the Sector!

In that moment, the Lyoko Warriors had fallen for XANA's trick. Despite this setback, the Lyoko Warriors would not let that stop them as they knew what was at stake. While the Lyoko Warriors rushed to get to the Tower, Yumi and Ulrich would do everything in their power to keep the XANA controlled Wolf from harming anyone in Kadic as it made Kadic it's hunting grounds.