CODE LYOKO
Code: Virtua
Author Note: Just so that you all know, this story takes place during season 2, but before "The Keys" episode.
Legal Junk: "Code Lyoko" and related characters are property of MoonScape and are not mine. Carl and other characters added later are mine and may not be used without my permission. Any similarities of costumes, abilities, or personalities of said characters with anyone else's is coincidental.
"Laser arrows!" Three small arrows flew out of Odd's wrist, two of which buried deep into a single roachster. It exploded into many pieces as Odd landed a few feet away. Several yards away, Ulrich was spinning his sword like a madman, trying to hold off two blocks at once. Beyond him, Yumi was catching laser bolts with one fan and was slicing through roachsters with the other. Aelita was sprinting as fast as she could toward the tower in the distance.
Odd rolled to avoid another bolt and came up next to Ulrich. "Is it just me? Or are these guys just getting too easy?" No sooner had he finished than a shot hit him square on the chest, sending him flying several yards. Ulrich stepped in front of him to act as a shield.
He stepped backwards, still holding the blocks off. "I think it's just you."
Yumi flipped over to them and said, "Looks like Aelita's reached the tower."
Aelita stepped through the wall, causing several blue ripples to flow over the wall. Suddenly, the blocks and roachsters stopped. Jeremy's voice rang in from some unknown source. "Great job guys. What do you think of the simulation?"
Ulrich sheathed his sword. "For a moment, I actually thought it was real."
"Yeah," said Odd. "How did you get such great monsters?"
"I hacked into Xana's computer and copied the info. Only problem is that I can't tell them to NOT attack Aelita, so she's still in danger. Ready for materialization," he said as he pressed "Enter."
AT SCHOOL NEXT TO CAFETERIA
"If we keep this training up, Xana won't stand a chance next time," Yumi exclaimed.
The bell rang throughout the school, ending their conversation. "Well," Jeremy said, "better get to class."
Odd got a half scared, half shocked look on his face. "Ah, man. We got that science test today."
"Didn't you study?" Yumi asked.
"You know Odd doesn't study," Ulrich said, causing everyone to laugh except Odd.
"Ha, ha, very funny," Odd exclaimed sarcastically.
With that they each went their way; Jeremy, Odd, Ulrich, and Aelita going to science and Yumi going to her math class.
As Yumi walked in, she saw a boy in the back that she had never seen before. He had dark hair and seemed to be avoiding everyone else. He was typing something on a small palm pilot. She took her place next to William, everyone knew that he had the hots for her, and leaned close. "Who's the new guy?"
"Don't know," he said back. "But he's been writing in that thing he has ever since he arrived in class."
"Is he living here at the school?" she asked.
"Ya, in his own room. I haven't seen him talk to anyone yet, though."
The teacher, Mr. Benzie, wearing his usual red and black scarf, took his place at the head of the class. "Class, we have a new student with us today. Carl, would you please introduce yourself?"
The boy simply looked up from his palm pilot and remained seated. "My name's Carl Philips." With that, he simply turned back to his tiny computer.
"O…K. Where do you come from?"
Again he simply raised his head. "I'm from America, Maryland to be exact."
"Fine," Mr. Benzie said. "Since Carl is new, would someone like to show him around after class?" No one said a word. "O come now. Won't anybody volunteer? How about you Yumi?"
"Sure," she said with a shrug.
"Very good. Make sure he knows where he's supposed to be. Pay attention, Carl, you have a lot of catching up to do."
NEXT MORNING IN LYOKO
Somewhere in the desert, a tower, surrounded by a blue haze, is activated, causing the blue haze to become red. At the base, two tarantulas as well as a megatank sit and wait for their prey.
EARLY MORNING AT THE SCHOOL
Carl opened the door and peered into the showers. No one was inside, but who would be at six o'clock in the morning. Carl, who was a little nervous about taking public showers, walked inside. "I feel like a criminal," he thought. "Why did my parent's have to send me here? I was doing great back home." He stepped into the nearest shower and quickly stripped. "I'll just do this quickly before anyone wakes up."
He turned on the water. It was cold at first, but quickly warmed to a steaming temperature. Carl relaxed for a moment as he absorbed the warmth.
Over by the mirrors, one of the lamps started shaking. Carl, who was washing his hair, heard nothing but running water. With a soft pop, Xana pushed out the light bulb and slithered silently to the ground. After a slight pause, he rushed over to the shower and jumped into Carl's ear.
Carl fell to the ground, arms across his stomach in pain, and started flickering like an old television set. After squirming for a few seconds, Xana came back out, unsuccessful, the way he went in and rushed out the door to find a new victim.
Carl stood, one hand on the wall for support, and stared at the door in horror and shock. He let out a soft "Crap," under his breath and turned off the still-running water.
LATER
"So how did you do on the test?" Ulrich asked as they stood outside of the drink and snack room.
"Well, let's just say that even Odd could have figured out his grade," Jeremy said, side glancing at Odd.
Jeremy, Ulrich and Aelita broke out in laughter at the joke. Odd just kept his small scowl.
Sissy walked over to them. "Hey, Odd, I heard a report on the radio that there's a lost monkey. Why don't you go turn yourself in?"
"Because I'm smart enough to know that monkeys don't turn themselves in, unlike brainless scum like you."
Everyone laughed as she stomped off.
Yumi came running up. "Hey everyone. Sorry I'm late."
"No problem," Jeremy shrugged. "Oh, I want you and Aelita to come to the factory after school. I think that I may have found another way to contact Hopper."
"Is it actually going to work this time?" Odd asked.
"I hope so. Ever since he contacted us through Sissy, I haven't gotten anywhere. If we can just talk to him, he might show us how to get the antivirus."
"Have any of you met that new kid yet?" Ulrich asked.
"Yah. I've got him in a few of my classes." Yumi started looking around. "Where is he, anyway?"
"Wouldn't know," Odd shrugged. "I haven't met him yet."
"I better go find him. I'm supposed to show him around the school." She turned to go as she waved to them. "I'll see ya' later."
She turned to corner to the cafeteria when Jeremy's backpack started beeping. He took it off and pulled out his laptop. Opening it, he started pushing several buttons. He looked up to the others. "Xana."
Yumi walked across the soccer field in front of the gym, searching for Carl. "Where is he?" She turned her head toward the forest and saw him standing behind a tree. She started to walk over. When she got close, she heard him talking.
"Are you sure there's no activated tower?"
Shock hit her. "Could he be talking about Lyoko?" She crept closer and continued listening.
"I don't know how he was able to find me, but I'm completely vulnerable here. Fine, just get to the warehouse and get to work." He pushed a button on his palm pilot and removed a small microphone from his ear. He quickly came around the tree and almost ran into Yumi.
"Who were you just talking to?" she asked.
"I don't have time to explain" he said, grabbing her and starting to pull her towards the school.
"Get off of me!" she screamed as she wrenched herself free of his grip. "What are you doing?"
"I'd love to explain, but there's no time. So if you don't want to get killed, I suggest you come with me." He turned and started walking away.
With a sigh, Yumi followed. "Something's gotta be up," she thought. As they were approaching the side of the gym, someone stepped out from around the corner. It was the school's gateman. Carl tried to walk around him, but the man cut off. When he tried again, he got the same result.
There was a small shimmer in the man's eyes. Having a naturally good eye, Yumi saw it instantly. It was Xana.