Kadic Academy, School Grounds
France
Ulrich, Odd, Yumi, Jeremie, and William were now leaving the Factory, just after shutting down the Supercomputer. Shutting down what seemed a part of their lives. XANA was gone. At least it seemed that way. Now they had the challenge of getting on with their lives, along with helping Aelita rebuild hers. Their new challenge was now getting used to the norm again.
"I think I'm going to miss Lyoko. Even more than extras at lunch..." Odd sighed as they walked back onto the school grounds.
"More than extras at lunch, huh?" Jeremie teased. "I never thought you'd miss anything more than food..."
It was then that Jeremie noticed that Ulrich and Yumi were holding hands. Not surprising. Ulrich and Yumi had finally admitted their feelings toward each other and decided to pursue a relationship, and agreed not to care what Sissy or anyone else thought. For once, there was no challenge from William. Though in his case, he was troubled over a lot of things: For one, being possessed by XANA and not being able to do anything about it, more or less remember what he did. He was starting to have self doubts. Hopefully, he thought, I can put this all behind me.
"If only I hadn't let the Scyphozoa get a hold on me..."
"I honestly doubt there was anything any of us could do." Aelita said. "Besides, that's over now... Let's just focus on the present."
They saw the new guy, Kyle, at a table. It looked like he was reading over class notes with two other students. The first was Micheal Dubuoi, a rich kid computer geek with skills that rivaled Jeremie. He was dressed in his usual blazer and khakis, with dress shoes to match.
The second was Ferruchio Kevarii, a student from Italy. He preferred being refereed to as, "Kev" Seeing as his first name could be difficult to pronounce, dressed in a polo t-shirt, and light colored pants, with a cut-off vest. He was always looking for some excitement in one form or the other.
If only they knew what they were really planning.
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"So you're sure you want to check this out with me?" Kyle asked quietly.
"Why not?" Micheal Dubuoi said. "I've always have been curious as to why I've had this feeling of Deja-Vu all the time. At times I felt like I've had repeated the same day over and over again."
"Besides, who knows what could be in this so-called factory..." Kev began.
"Keep your voice down!" Kyle cautioned. "The principal's daughter is right over there! You think we want her, or anyone else involved?"
"Right. Sorry." Kev said.
"So when do you leave for this... factory?" Micheal asked.
"Tonight." Kyle answered. "Meet me in the boiler room at ten o'clock, and make sure you're not followed or seen. From there, we'll go to this factory and check out this 'supercomputer' and investigate this virtualization process that Belpois mentioned in his journal. I'll be waiting."
The bell for class rang right then. Kev, Micheal, and Kyle went their separate ways so they could get to their classes.