The new virtual, submersible "submarine" (as Jeremy calls it) is almost complete, the last step being a secondary program that needs to be run by 4 PM the next day. However, when Aelita and Jeremy stay up late to set the program up, they are caught and given detention.

Meanwhile, William takes the opportunity to attack the incomplete ship, forcing Yumi to run the Supercomputer in Jeremy's absence. Odd and Ulrich are unable to handle the situation, but Jeremy and Aelita are able to sneak out in time to help. Aelita is able to repel William with a massive attack, allowing Jeremy to complete the sub on time. It is later christened the Skidbladnir, nicknamed "the Skid" by Odd, after the Norse ship.