I've tried doing this before, but due to my shifts in interests, my Lyoko form didn't really match. I've also tried it with an OC, but I couldn't feel a connection with the characters. Last time I tried this, there WAS indeed a conflict going on between my parents, making this story hard to write for me. That conflict no longer exists, so it'll be a bit easier in that sense.

So, here we go.

UPDATE: May 25th 2016

This chapter has been slightly edited to remove references to people who are unimportant to the story. The actual chapter itself aside from the beginning part has remained unchanged so I may observe how far I've clme as a writer.

Chapter 1: Running from Troubles

My name is Emily Carroll. I have short brown hair, green eyes, glasses, and I'm about 5'7. I'm currently an 8th grader at my middle school.

Have you ever wanted to enter a fictional world? Be a part of the adventures and take part on the casts daring escapades? Make friends with your heroes?

I'll tell you: it's pretty awesome.

You may ask, how can this be done? And for the average person, no, it cannot. But I'm not exactly your average person. And I'm here to tell you my amazing stories and friendships I formed.

This is how I met Jeremy Belpois, Ulrich Stern, Odd Della Robbia, Yumi Ishiyama, Aelita Stones, and William Dumbar. The Lyoko Warriores, stidents at Kadic Academy, and most importantly, my friends.

It all started after a rough day at school. It had just been one of those days where nothing had gone right. Band had been my only saving grace really, and that was just because I can play my trumpet well. My day hadn't been made any better by the fact that my parents had been fighting for the past couple of months. About what I'm not really sure, but that's not what's important.

What is, is that this is how my story began:

"Hey." I said as I opened the front door. I heard no reply, and looked over to see my parents bedroom door closed. Then I remembered that my mom had a doctors appointment. I walked into my room, and put my stuff away before lying on my bed.

"These past few months have been awful." I thought. "And I can't seem to do anything about it." I sighed and pulled my pillow over my head. "Why can't I just get out of here!?" Suddenly, an idea hit me. I looked over at one of my old backpacks, and then the window. "I can leave, and get out of this place I've called home." I nodded, and pulled the bag towards me. "I have to do this." I said, and began to pack.

I put in a few changes of clothes, my 3DS, games, and it's charger, my phone charger, a few pictures of me and my friends, and my Mario plushes.

It took me a few hours to make sure I had all that I needed from my room. By the time I was done, both of my parents were home. As I came out to grab some dinner, I heard their door close. The argueing had begun once again. I layed back down on my bed when I finished eating, and covered my ears with my pillow again. I closed my eyes, and figured I'd leave when I woke up.

Later that night...

I woke up at around midnight. I slowly opened my door, and sighed in relief when I saw that my parents were asleep. I quietly made my way to the pantry, and took a bit of food out of it, and also filled a few bottles from the cabinets with water. I noticed the dog door we had was open, and decided that now was the time to leave. I crawled through and stood up in my backyard.

"Sorry, but you've forced this upon me..." I muttered, and ran over to the fence. There was a creek behind my house, and only the chain-link fence blocked it. I jumped over it with slight difficulty, but managed. I ran out of the area, and to where I could easily leave the creek.

I looked around to make sure no one was around, then cautiously I took a step forward. I stood upright, and began walking normally. Suddenly, the wind picked up around me. I looked behind me, and gasped at what I saw. I saw a huge tornado forming behind me. I didn't miss a beat, and took off running.

"I know I technically live in Tornado Alley, but this DOESN'T HAPPEN!" I exclaimed. I kept on running, but I'm not exactly a star athlete. I dove to the left of me, but it ended up being a terrible idea. I never landed, and instead got sucked into the column of spinning air. I soon fell unconscious.

Elsewhere

I woke up in what appeared to be a forest. I rubbed my head as I sat up. "Man, that hurt." I muttered. I unzipped my backpack, and made sure my stuff remained. It was exactly as I left it. I tensed up as I heard a rustling behind me. "Who's there!?" I asked. A boy revealed himself from a tree behind me.

"Relax, I'm not gonna rat you out or anything." He had brunette hair, and wore white sneakers, a green vest, a lighter green shirt, and green cargo pants. I almost gasped as I realized that it was Ulrich Stern from Code Lyoko! He extended his hand to me, which I took. I dusted myself off in attempt not to stare.

"Um, thanks." I said. "So, why are you here?" I asked. He shrugged.

"I was heading to get some breakfast, and I heard something in the woods." He replied. "You don't look familiar... What's your name?"

"Emily, Emily Carroll." I answered.

"Ulrich Stern." I sighed.

"Listen, I'm gonna be completely honest with you: I have no idea how I ended up here." I figured that I might as well be honest, as I may help out in the long run. He looked down at his feet, thinking, then looked back up at me.

"I may be able to help you out." He said. "There's a boarding school here, and I could try and get you enrolled as my cousin." My eyes widened.

"You'd do that!?" I exclaimed. "That'd be great!" I grinned, but then frowned. "Why?"

"You need help, don't you?" He asked. I nodded. "Then that's a good enough reason." I looked at him.

"Thank you, Ulrich."

"No problem. Now c'mon, I still wanna have time to eat." He led me out of the forest.

Later

"Your papers seem to be in order, Ms. Carroll, and your grades seem to be fine. I see no reason why I shouldn't allow you to enroll. You're Mr. Stern's cousin, yes?" The headmaster, Mr. Delmas asked.

"Yes sir, I am." I said.

"Very well. You will shall receive your schedule after breakfast." He informed me. I nodded.

"Thank you, sir." I said, and walked out of the office. Ulrich was standing there, waiting for me.

"Well?" I gave two thumbs up. "Alright then, let's go eat."

Best start ever? Heck no! But I did this last time, and it worked. I know it's not very original, but just stick with me here. I do have some different ideas as to why I'm sent there. So yeah, put up with for a bit. Please?

Another important note: My interests are ever shifting. One day, I'm obsessed with one thing, the next it's another. So often, this story will not be my top priority, but when it is, I'm gonna update it A LOT! So, don't worry about tis story being on a permanent hiatus, that isn't going to happen.