OK , it has been about four months... I'm sorry I got really lazy. Hopefully I will post more stories in a closer amount of time. But anyways, here is a quite morbid chapter two. (Compared to the series that is)
Chapter 2: XANA on Parade
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The alarm went off at 6:00 am. Aelita woke up frustrated. I did not set my alarm last night. She looked over at her new roommate, Isabella getting out of bed. "What are you doing up so early?" asked Aelita, while yawning.
"Hmm? Oh sorry, I did not mean to wake you, I am going to the parade today." Isabella replied.
"Really? Why didn't you tell me, I was thinking about going," said Aelita.
"Well, I just thought that you wouldn't have gone if I asked you," Isabella answered.
"I love technology, and I believe what General Tallentick is very intelligent. People won't lose their lives as much during wars, give me some time and I will get ready," said Aelita
"Not everyone thinks that though, people think that if they hack into the systems then we are screwed. No matter, my father has had these ready for years. He has been improving the firewall of the central computers so no one can hack in," said Isabella
"Nothing is ever able to not be hacked. People do have a point, hackers can break into the system and turn our army against us," Aelita said, but the she really meant that she believed XANA would hack in and take control.
"Well, people could hack military satellites and attack us!" said Isabella.
"I totally agree," said Aelita (sadly she knew all to well, thanks to XANA). Aelita sensed that Isabella wanted to go alone, she saw that Isabella was avoiding her look the entire conversation while she got ready.
As Aelita got out of bed she said, "Listen, Isabella, I can see that you do not want me to go, so I will respect that."
"You really mean it? Thank you Aelita, now I need to go take a shower!" Isabella said as she left the room to go to the bathroom. I wonder why she has such a huge problem with me going? Oh well.
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Downtown, military compound, 7:00 am.
A black mist emerged from a electric socket and crept its way to the computers. As it entered the main computer each screen formed a red eye.
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Jeremie, Odd, and Ulrich were sitting in living room watching television while they waited for Aelita and Yumi to show up when a television news flash appeared on the screen. "Today in downtown Paris, General Tallentick will be the main show in the Peace Parade. He has developed a new way to fight wars by creating cheap computer operated 'soldiers' and 'mechanized infantry'. People are now protesting in the downtown area over many different reasons. Whether it is because they will lose their jobs, they think these weapons are dangerous, or they believe that we should not have any kind of weapons in the first place. One thing is for sure: These people sure are angry and the police may not be able to hold them back," said the newscaster. Suddenly, the television turned off.
"Hey! I was watching that!"said Odd.
"We have to go the factory. Now!" said Jeremie.
"Why Jeremie? Relax, school is starting Monday and you cannot start stressing out already," said Ulrich.
"Don't you see? The new automated army is a perfect target for XANA! We can all die if we are not careful! I am texting Aelita and Yumi to meet us at the train station,"
"What makes you think that XANA will hack into the army?" asked Ulrich.
"He was trying to make a robot army before wasn't he? And now that he no longer can leave Lyoko, he can easily take them all over," said Jeremie.
"He can't be that powerful yet, maybe it won't be all of them, or he might not even bother," replied Ulrich.
"Yes but they are controlled by computers, which he can easily get to," said Ulrich.
"Well then, you guys go ahead, I will go to the parade to watch, just in case," said Odd.
Jeremie nodded and left with Ulrich.
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The parade was just starting as Odd arrived. It was amazing, there were robotic suit armor that was 10 feet tall with missile launchers on their shoulders and machine guns for arms, and large tanks that had triple turrets. In the middle was a shiny black limo with two people looking out the window. Odd recognized both of them but was in shock. "Isabella, is related to the General?"
"Hey! What are you doing so close! Spectators aren't allowed to watch here," yelled a security guard. Odd turned to look at the person yelling at him. This security was big and bulky, and his gun was even bigger.
"Cool gun! Where did you get it?" asked Odd.
"Hmph... this gun is made by the army. It is the only gun that can actually hurt these robot machines. So nothing happens... Wait! Answer my question!" replied the security guard.
"Sorry... I guess I was just distracted and I didn't pay attention to the signs." said Odd. Odd then made his way to where spectators were allowed to watch. Due to the worries of the public, the army created "safe zones" so the civilians could watch from a "safe distance". People were watching in awe at the spectacle of the army.
The battle drones looked like a common man, except for it being twice the size, made of metal and had guns. It reminded Odd of Cybermen from the television series Dr. Who. The tanks on the other hand looked completely normal. Odd was unable to tell what the difference is. The Parade was going just fine and Odd was about to call it a day and go home. Jeremie needs to cool it once in a while. Nothing is even happening. Sheesh.
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"What is taking the train so long?" said Jeremie in an annoyed tone.
"Cool it Jeremie, it is probably just the traffic. I mean everyone in Paris is probably coming to see the parade." replied Yumi.
"Here is the train now Jeremie, lets go." said Aelita.
The four friends were boarding the train and preparing to head to the factory when Odd checked his laptop. "Oh no... XANA is attacking..." Aelita, Ulrich, and Yumi gasped.
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Odd was turning around when his phone rang, "Yeah Jeremie? What is it? Really well everything is-"
"Mommy, look! I think the robots are going to show us a demonstration of how they attack!"
Odd turned around to see the battle droids warming up their weapons, Odd would have been excited but he saw a red glow in the droids' eyes and realized it looked like an eye. "I think XANA just possessed the robots! Jeremie what do I-"
"AAAAAAAHHHHH" The crowd screamed as the droids started to attack. Bullets and missiles went flying everywhere and people were falling like flies. "Jeremie, they are killing everyone!"
"GET OUT OF THEIR ODD! TRY TO GET TO THE FACTORY, NOW!"
Odd didn't even have to hear that entire sentence before he started sprinting away from the robots. All the people rushing to get away caused Odd to drop his phone and before he could even see where it went, he heard a crush and knew it was too late to get it. The droids started gaining on the crowd and Odd knew that staying with them will be his downfall so he split off from the and darted down an alleyway. It was smart for Odd to do that because more robots started appearing and surrounding the people. Odd watched in horror as any person of any age and gender was unable to escape. Odd started to cry.
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As the train was already leaving the station, the attack began so stopping in such a vulnerable stop was stupid and the conductor planned to get as far away as possible. Luckily for the Lyoko warriors, they can get to the factory a lot quicker; unluckily, they were already spotted.
"Jeremie, what are you doing? We need to find a way off this train and now!" yelled Ulrich.
"No we don't. You were right Ulrich, XANA isn't strong enough to control all of robots. I can now easily hack in and take control of a few robots. Including, that tank."
The tank lowered its weapon and followed. Jeremie set it to attack any robot that got to close.
"Amazing Jeremie!" said Aelita.
"That's our Einstein for you!" complimented Yumi.
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As the last of the crowd that Odd was near fell, the robots started to disperse. As Odd looked at all of the fallen, Odd couldn't help but thinking, Yeah those damn safe zones really helped them all right. As Odd got up he heard something walking towards him. It was too late to duck down and the droid was preparing to fire. Just then he heard what sounded like a laser and the droid fell apart. Odd was so relieved and prepared to thank his Savior. Before he even said a word he noticed that the person grabbed his arm and started pulling him away. "Let's go Odd, we need to get far away from here and now!"
"Wait, is that you Isabella?" asked Odd.
"Yes idiot, now come on!" snapped Isabella.
Odd was not happy with how Isabella treated him but he did not care. The General's daughter had to be good at taking these things down, at least he thought.
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As the train pulled into the station near the factory the warriors were already at the sliding doors. Once the door opened they immediately ran for the factory. Jeremie left the robot at the front of the factory and left it in attack mode.
"This way, if a robot gets close, we can hold it off." said Jeremie.
"Smooth thinking!" said Ulrich.
The four jumped onto the ropes and slid down and entered the elevator. Jeremie entered the code in the elevator and went into the computer room. The three warriors went to the scanners and prepared for virtualization.
"Transfer Ulrich. Transfer Yumi. Transfer Aelita.
Scanner Ulrich. Scanner Yumi. Scanner Aelita
Virtualization!"
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"They are everywhere Isabella! There is no way we can get out of here!" said Odd.
"Yes there is! Come on, I thought you were tough, look! A parking lot. Ever hot wire a car?"
Odd and Isabella quickly ran across the street as the bullets started. Odd no longer felt anything and was sure that he was hit, and yet he was able to keep moving. As they quickly looked for a fast car, Isabella saw a poor soul who was shot as he was on his motorcycle. He still had the keys in the ignition and Isabella knew what to do.
"We are taking the motorcycle." she said and pulled Odd along.
"That's nasty! His guts and blood is all over the bike. And do you even know how to ride a motorcycle because I don't."
"Odd, I know how to ride a motorcycle, I just wish I could own one like this. This White Suzuki Motorcycle could easily get us out of here." Isabella quickly did her best to get as much of the remains off the bike as she could and she prepared to drive. "Sit facing the opposite way and take the gun and shoot like hell!"
"Are you sure this is safe? What if it was damaged when that man was shot?"
"Doubt it, the droids have incredible aim."
"I guess the Generals daughter would know that?" Odd smirked as they raced out of the lot away from the droids.
"So you know huh? Saw me during the parade?" Isabella asked.
"Yep" Odd replied and prepared his weapon. The droids were a lot quicker than Odd thought. They were starting to gain on him. Odd started shooting the laser gun at the robots. On by one their circuitry was fried and they fell to the ground. Odd felt proud.
"Odd, we are in trouble, two tanks ahead!" yelled Isabella. Odd turned just in time to see the road ahead blocked. As the tanks turned their weapons to the motorcycle two droids started firing at the tanks. While it wasn't doing much the tanks turned their attention away from the two kids and they were able to slip past.
"Odd keep going! I will hold the off!" said a familiar voice.
"Jeremie? Oh wow thanks dude!" exclaimed Odd.
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The three warriors dropped into the forest sector. "Head west from here and look out XANA sent some crabs." warned Jeremie.
"Yay, the welcoming committee..." groaned Ulrich.
"I feel stronger this time... Jeremie, why is that?" asked Yumi as the three headed west.
"Probably because you are gaining your powers back. You have been away for so long your body has forgotten how to handle these powers." replied Jeremie.
"Here we go, four crabs coming up! Let's get them!" said Aelita as the battle commenced.
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Odd and Isabella were getting closer and closer to the city limits. The town was in ruins and bodies were everywhere. They turned the corner to see that the bulk of the robot army was waiting for them.
"I guess this is it..." cried Odd.
"No it's not!" yelled Isabella. She immediately turned around and the droids started coming. Odd was trying his best to get the gun to work but realized that it ran out of power. Oh crap.
"If it is empty just toss it. Besides, we won't need a gun where we are going!" said Isabella.
The two turned into a parking structure and started heading up for the final floor with the droids in close pursuit.
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"Keep moving, the tower is almost in sight!" yelled Jeremie.
"Where are all of XANA's monsters?" asked Yumi.
"Are you kidding me, the attack he did, with the very little strength he has? I wouldn't be shocked if he killed himself while doing so." said Aelita.
"There is the tower and some blocks too." said Yumi.
"Easy enough, 'triplicate'" said Ulrich as he split into three.
Yumi pulled out her two fans and immediately threw them both at the first block. The block dodged the fans but not Aelita's energy field, destroying it. Ulrich surrounded the block and prepared to try this move that he just remembered how to do, 'triangulate'" Ulrich yelled and the block sow a triangle form linking each of the Ulrichs together. The block shot and destroyed a clone and Ulrich slashed the block in the eye destroying the second one.
"Amazing Ulrich!" yelled Jeremie as Aelita went into the tower.
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As the two emerged on the top, Isabella floored it for the edge, she was preparing to jump.
"Are you mad?" screamed Odd.
"No, just daring." smiled Isabella. Just then the roof collapsed and the two and the motorcycle fell.
Odd and Isabella were now in a lot of pain. Neither could move and they saw that the bike's gasoline tank punctured. As gas started to pour out, droids started emerging from the debris. Their plan to stop the two on the bike worked but it stopped them as well.
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Aelita ran into the tower and was lifted up to the platform.
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The robots prepared to fire at the two.
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Aelita put her hand on the screen
CODE LYOKO
AELITA
"Tower deactivated" said Aelita
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The robots collapsed
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"Return to the past now" yelled Jeremie.
The glowing white lite left the supercomputer and spread over Paris.
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The alarm went off at 6:00 am. Aelita woke up frustrated. I did not set my alarm last night. She looked over at her new roommate, Isabella getting out of bed. "What are you doing up so early?" asked Aelita, while yawning.
"Hmm? Oh sorry, I did not mean to wake you, I am going to the parade today." Isabella replied.
"Really? Why didn't you tell me, I was thinking about going," said Aelita.
"Well, I just thought that you wouldn't have gone if I asked you," Isabella answered.
"Oh come on, why wouldn't you want me to see you and your dad in the parade?"
"What? What are you..." said Isabella.
"Oh come on, Isabella Tallentick, General Tallentick. You both have orange hair, he is always busy and you have been on the move all your life so you are a military kid. It is so obvious."
"Wow, well, I just didn't want you to think differently of me, I just want to be known as Isabella, your friend."
"Oh don't worry, I won't judge and neither will my friends, I mean come on, my father accidentally locked me in a computer program for nine years," laughed Aelita.
Isabella stopped and looked at Aelita, "You are so strange..." said Isabella and they both started laughing as they got ready for the day.