AN: Hi everybody! This is my first fic I've uploaded so…I hope you like it! I know it was sorta cheap to add my own character, but I think you all will like her in time. The beginning will seem a tad slow but stick with me here and I'll get right into the Lyoko goodness, I promise! crosses heart Review if you like not threats, but flaming irks me so although I understand moodiness, I'd prefer if you do it somewhere else. Thank you!

Disclaimer: I don't own Code Lyoko or anything related to the aforementioned. (Is it strange to have a normal disclaimer?)

A breath of gentle wind lifted her off her feet as a glow of light in the distance grew brighter. She waved a final goodbye to her friends as the light slowly consumed her. She shut her eyes with uneasiness for she was still not accustomed to changing dimensions.

When she did open her eyes, she found herself suspended in air, surrounded by a blue fog and the occasional flash of light. This place gives creeps me out every time… she pondered nervously.

As if on cue, a calming but disembodied voice came into her mind. "Stacey my child, you have done grand work so far…But I'm afraid your journey is not near end."

She nodded, but wasn't sure if it could see her. "Uh, okay…where to next, then?" she apprehensively asked trying to sound confident. Just get me out of this place! Please! Stacey thought, but hoped the voice couldn't hear.

The voice echoed in return, "Open your eyes and you shall see…"

In an instant, the invisible force keeping her afloat in the air disappeared and she felt gravity return all too quickly. "AHHH-OOF!" Stacey screamed, though thankfully her fall was not from a fatal height.

Even so, she slowly pushed herself up and sat cross-legged on the deciduous forest floor. Stacey inarticulately grumbled as she dusted herself off and set to figuring out her next adventure.

So…I'm still in modern clothes and she paused her thoughts and reached for her backpack. I still have my laptop. I'm probably still in present day. Just in case though… She glanced around to find some deciding factor to tell her location.

Something rustled behind her and she bristled from surprise. Carefully, she turned about and grabbed a sizeable stick to confront…a newspaper. (AN: Ha ha ha!)

"Oh brother," she sighed surprising herself with a different language. "French? That doesn't mean I'm in France though…better make sure."

Stacey flung the stick away in embarrassment and began to read the newspaper. "Let's see…Gazette D'Académie De Kadic…this is in French, too. I can speak it, but can I read it?" Suddenly the letters magically rearranged themselves into her native language, English. She smiled and thought, You know, on any other day, that would have freaked me out.

Stacey stood, reading the catch phrase under the title, "The Pride of Tomorrow's France". She stuffed the newspaper clip in her pocket, wondering what to do next. Just out of curiosity, she checked the wallet she found in her bag for any monetary gifts from the voice. Judging by the number of coins rather than bills she decided a job was in order—and fast.

I guess I could work at this school here. A tutor would the ideal job, but I could stand being a custodian until I figure out who exactly needs help in their adventures here.

-------(AN-This is a scene break, by the way) -------

"Hey, could one of you show me where the principal's office is?" Stacey asked a group of students next to some soda machines.

A girl turned about and pulled her short black hair away from her face. She looked back at her gang and nodded. "Sure, right this way. Be back in a minute guys," she said after a quick analysis of the newcomer.

"Thanks a lot. I would have asked for directions instead, but I think I'd just end up forgetting them," Stacey said, hoping to start a conversation.

The girl only nodded, hardly acknowledging her. Stacey's smile faded slightly and considered ways to open her up a little. Unfortunately, she dived too deep into thought and ran into a door that was just being open. SMACK

"Oh my Goodness, are you all right?" the girl asked, turning around.

"Yeah," Stacey replied rubbing her nose. "It stings a little, but mostly my pride is the only injury."

The girl smiled and exhaled a considerable amount of worry for her own well-being. They walked for a bit before the girl asked, "By the way, are you a new student here?"

"Huh? Oh no, I graduated early. I was actually looking for a job as a tutor," Stacey explained, a little surprised at the girl's sudden willingness to talk. She continued to follow, and checked under her nose to see if it was bleeding.

"I see. Be careful, if you get a student named 'Odd,' be prepare for a difficult lesson ahead," she warned with a hearty laugh.

"Is he a friend of yours?" Stacey queried.

"Yeah, he's a grade younger than I am, but I have quite a few 7th grade friends for some reason. I guess they seem more mature than some stuck up upper class men I know."

Stacey nodded with a grin as she tried to remember if they turned left or right at the last crossroads. Oh well, if I get lost again, I'll just find some other nice kid… she thought, defeated

"Here we are Ms…"

"Oh my Gosh I can't believe I didn't introduce myself! I'm Stacey Davolt, but you can call my Stacey."

"My name's Ishiyama, Yumi Ishiyama. It was a pleasure meeting you," Yumi introduced, bowing out of habit. "Oops, sorry wrong culture…"

"Oh so you are from Japan! How cool! I started to wonder about your name and…" Stacey stopped her rambling and cleared her throat. "Sorry, I tend to digress sometimes. Thanks again, it was so nice to meet you," she finished, extending her hand.

Yumi hesitated, but shook it. "See you around Stacey!"

---(AN-It'll get bettermaybe in chap. 2... Don't give up!) ---

After a brisk walk, Yumi returned to her friends. "False alarm guys. She's not a X.A.N.A. creation."

"Oh good, I was afraid the super scan was on the fritz again," Jeremie replied with relief.

"Yeah, and I was afraid computer programs were starting to look attractive!" Odd joked, wiping imaginary sweat from his forehead.

They all laughed, but Yumi set him straight. "Forget it Odd, Stacey's way out of your league. She already graduated high school!"

"Yeah go ahead and joke, but I still don't trust her. Out of all the kids in the courtyard, she targeted us to take her to the office," Ulrich reasoned, crossing his arms with defiance. The others quieted and pondered curiously.

"It's sad how paranoid we've become after so many attacks. It makes you wonder if XANA is winning after all," Aelita suggested with sagely advice.

"Aelita's right, she's innocent until proven guilty," Jeremie backed her up.

"Whatever! But you can't say I didn't warn you!" Ulrich yelled before stalking off.

"Ulrich wait man!" Odd called to receive no response. He began to follow, but Yumi stopped him.

"I'll go after him. I was the one to talk to Stacey after all."

AN: I know, I know, still boring, but first chapters usually are! With character introduction and such… I'm sorry, I'll see if I can send the gang to Lyoko next chapter! Thanks for reading!