Disclaimer: Me and LyokoWarrior1994 don't own Code Lyoko. It is the property of Moonscope. We also don't own Kingdom Hearts. We only own our OC's (Kayori and Peter). We also don't own Naomi Jones who is sakuraphoenix's OC. Sia and Rina is also not ours as they belong to D.J. Scales. Taios isn't ours either and is the property of infinitestories.
My sister was always such a brat. But it was just the typical younger sister situation. When she met Sissi at Kadic she got worse. So worse, that she could be confused for Sissy's younger sister. About three weeks ago, on a particular day, she became a total stranger…
POV Kayori's
The elevator opened as Ulrich, Yumi, Peter, and I walked in the lab.
"Hey Einstein," Ulrich greeted.
We walked to his chair.
"You look awfully down today. What's problem?" Yumi asked.
"I've been spinning my wheels for days now on Aelita's anti – virus. On top of that, I've been trying to reconfigure Peter's avatar. Whatever Xana Franz did to change his avatar, it's permanent. I've also been trying to fix the return program, and I've only rewritten twenty percent of the original program. On top of that take a look…" Jeremy trailed off as he clicked his mouse and opened the computer screen. He had the tv's new station on, with Jim and a lady who was interviewing him. Jeremy turned the volume up.
"I understand Mr. Morales that Kadic's Academy attendance rate is at a all time low. There have been multiple accounts from Paris's asylum, where some of your students seemed to be possessed. What do you think of these accusations?" The news lady asked.
"Well… that reminds me of time in the phillepean mountains where um actually I'd rather not talk about it. However, I can assure the public that our numbers have nothing to do with new… residents taking into the asylum. The stress seems to be coming from an unknown source, and it is not possession of some evil monster or teddy bear," Jim explained.
"No one said anything about a possessed teddy bear sir," The news lady said.
Jim coughed.
"Yes of course. I simply meant that as an example. We have some of our nurses trying to help our students and former staff get back into tip top shape. Of course it'll take time," Jim nods.
"Of course," The lady agrees as Jeremy shuts the monitor off.
"Is… is Jim remembering when Xana possessed Milly's Teddy Bear?" I asked.
"If he does… we're in a big heep of trouble," Peter replied.
"That's for sure. Anyways, on top of all of this, I'm still trying to decode Franz Hopper's diary," Jeremy said.
"It's just a question of time," Yumi reassured.
"You think so? Even with the latest data we got from sector five, I haven't moved ahead one micron. What if I'm just not good enough?" Jeremy asked.
"Uh oh okay. I think I need someone who needs to air out his neurons a little. Tonight, Odd is screening his short film," Ulrich said.
"Has anyone seen any of it?" Jeremy asked.
"He hasn't let us," Peter said.
"Do we know who's in it at least?" Jeremy asked.
My phone started beeping as I had just received a text, from an unknown number. It read:
Meet me in the factory with Peter, don't let the others know.
"I don't think Peter and I can make the film. You guys go on ahead though, we'll catch up to you," I said putting my phone away.
Jeremy, Ulrich, Yumi, and even Peter seemed confused.
"Everything okay Kayori?" Yumi asked.
"Yeah, I just need to talk to Peter in private if that's okay," I replied.
"That's fine. We'll give you the lab, come on guys. Oh someone text Taios, I'm sure he'll enjoy Odd's film," Jeremy said as he Ulrich, and Yumi walked over to the elevator. Ulrich pressed the button and they went in. The elevator went up.
"What was that about Kayori?" Peter asked.
"Someone wants to meet us here…" I trailed off as Peter seemed surprised.
Later
We had waited for a while to see who had texted us. The elevator's doors opened as Peter and I got up, revealing…. Naomi?!
"Naomi, what are you doing here? How did you know we were here?" I asked.
"I've known for a while now. Since the beginning, since your first trip in time," Naomi explained.
"You've known…" Peter trailed off.
"Look, I don't know what you guys are doing here but I am warning you. If anything, ANYTHING happens to Sissi to make her go psychotic… I'll never forgive the two of you. I'll want nothing to do with you!" Naomi exclaimed.
This was that moment she became that stranger. She...she wouldn't understand even if we could explain ourselves to her as she was hurt. She'd been hiding this for a long time, but the second part I think she didn't mean it...to Peter at least. Me though she would. What did I do to make you hate me Naomi?
Peter and I looked at each other as we couldn't find an answer that would help calm Naomi down.
Later that night
Aelita and I were sleeping peacefully when there was a knock on the door. I got up to answer it, it was Sia and Rina.
"Is everything okay you two?" I asked.
"Everything's fine… but something's wrong with Sissi. We've just taken her from Jeremy Belpois's room, to the infirmary. Naomi blamed you for some reason. Did you say anything to Sissi to cause a breakdown?" Sia asked.
"Please be truthful Kayori," Rina added.
"Kayori… what's going on?" Aelita asked getting out of her sleep.
"Sissi's had a breakdown apparently. And no, I haven't talked to Sissi all day," I replied.
"Why would Naomi blame you then?" Sia asked a bit confused.
"I'm not sure…" I trailed off lying.
I still wonder why Naomi didn't do what she did when everything began. Maybe...maybe it was because she still cared a bit? Guess I'll never know.
"Well, sorry for waking you both up. We'll let you know if Sissi's condition deteriorates by the end of the day tomorrow. She might get sent off to the asylum. We'll keep you updated," Sia said as she and Rina left.
"Kayori, are you okay?" Aelita asked as I closed the door looking down.
"No, and I don't think Naomi will be happy with me tomorrow," I replied as I left to go back into my bed.
The next day
It was early in the morning, when my cell phone started ringing. I looked at it to see who was, and it was Jeremy. I answered the phone.
"Jeremy?" I asked groggidly.
"Kayori, meet me with Aelita in the factory,"
"But Jeremy it's so early and it's a Sunday…"
"It's important."
"Okay…" I groaned as I hung up the phone.
"Babe wake up. We got to go to the factory," I groaned as I threw a pillow playfully at Aelita, to wake her. Aelita threw it back to me, as she stretched and yawned.
"Okay," Aelita said.
In the lab
"A message in code?" Taios asked.
"Written by Sissi?" Ulrich asked.
Jeremy started typing.
"Uh huh. I ran the supercomputer all night to translate it," Jeremy answered as a window popped up on the screen. It was Sissi's message, highlighted.
"And look at what it turned up," Jeremy said as the text transferred from the first box to the second box on the screen. It was some sort of a garbled message, but some words came through.
"I want to go into contact with you now," the garbled voice said. The computer translated part of the message.
"I can help you?" Yumi read, confused.
"Got to be a trap by Xana. He must have managed somehow to possess people without activating a tower. We've seen the interview, people are slowly getting possessed by him in the asylum," Peter said.
"We don't know for sure if that's him. It could just be rumors. But this doesn't sound like Xana," Taios said.
"And besides, Sissi would have gone after me. She would have tried to get me out to Lyoko. So that the schopozoa could steal my memory," Aelita added.
"Aelita's right. If you ask me, someone or something, wants to contact us through Sissi. But it's not Xana," Jeremy said.
"Well then, who is it?" Odd asked.
"No idea. To find that out, we'll have to speak to Sissi," Jeremy answered.
"Okay, I'll bring her over. Anybody care to join me?" Yumi asked. Jeremy got up from his chair as he walked over to us.
"I will. I'm your man Yumi. I mean, you know what I mean," Odd joked.
"I'll go too," Peter offered.
"You sure?" I asked.
'Yeah. I'll be fine," Peter replied.
"I'd better go and take a look around on Lyoko. Just to make sure Xana isn't setting some sort of trap," Ulrich said as he put his hand on Jeremy's shoulder.
"I'll go with you," Aelita said.
"Same here," I nodded.
"I'll go too, more protection," Taios offered.
"With the scyphozoa around and everything? It's too risky," Jeremy said.
"Jeremy, she'll be fine. She has us, don't worry about her," I smiled. Jeremy didn't seem convinced.
In the scanner room
The scanners opened. Ulrich went into the middle scanner, Aelita went in the right, and I stepped into the third one.
"Sorry Taios," I said.
"It's okay. I can wait," Taios nodded as the scanners closed.
"Transfer: Ulrich. Transfer: Aelita, Transfer: Kayori. Scanner: Ulrich, Scanner: Aelita, Scanner: Kayori. Virtualization!"
A bright light enveloped me in the scanner as Ulrich, Aelita, and I eye landed in the forest sector. A few seconds later and Taios landed, perfectly. Our vehicles were materialized, just as Taios landed.
"Great timing. Nice work Jeremy," Ulrich complimented.
"Yeah for sure," I nodded.
"Thanks. Okay, make it fast. It's just a reconnaissance mission."
"Will do. But uh, how exactly do I use this board thing?" Taios asked as he got up onto Odd's overboard. He was a bit unbalanced, and we couldn't help but laugh. He steadied the board, as he soon figured out how to use it.
"Hop aboard my lady?" I smiled as I got onto the overboard.
"Sure," Aelita smiled as she got onto the overboard with me. She put her hands on my shoulders.
"Just be careful you three."
"We know. We won't go crazy," Ulrich said as he revved up his overbike. We drove our vehicles. We have been driving for a few minutes when Jeremy asked:
"Is everything okay with you guys?"
"To tell you the truth, I have no idea," Ulrich shook his head.
"Any chance the super scan has picked up an activated tower?" I asked as we saw a white tower.
"No still nothing. Why?"
"Well hang on. I'll send you a visual," Aelita responded.
"What the heck is this white tower supposed to mean?"
"We were about to ask you the same thing. I take it this isn't common on Lyoko?" Taios asked.
"No, not at all," Aelita replied.
We continued to drive to the tower, as we came to a halt. We stopped just for the path way to the tower.
"Do you think this has to do with Sissi?" I asked.
"Or with the being that is trying to contact us?" Ulrich asked.
"I don't know…"
"Kayori, I'd like to see this close up please," Aelita said.
"Sure thing babe," I nodded as I revved up the overwing. We started driving toward the pathway.
"Ulrich, Taios, behind you," Jeremy warned.
We looked to see two mega tanks behind us, as we revved up our vehicles again and Taios made the overboard faster. We got ahead of the mega tanks, but they were still behind us as the pathway was long and winding.
"Hurry Kayori, they're closing in!" Aelita exclaimed worried as I revved up the overwing. But it seemed it was at it's limit.
"It's at the limit," I said.
We continued to drive as Aelita suddenly said:
"Turn left."
"Whoa babe are you sure? There's nothing to the left," I said.
Aelita started singing as she created a wide pathway for us to use. We stopped driving as we revved up the vehicles and drove to the left, as we barely passed the mega tanks, and almost pushed ourselves off the edge of the newly formed pathway. We sighed a sigh of relief in unison. Strangely enough, the mega tanks weren't attacking us, but they were still heading toward the tower.
"Well done Aelita. But it's really weird that they didn't come back to you."
The mega tanks arrived at the tower as they opened. They charged their lasers as they unleashed them upon the tower.
"Something's not right…"
"Jeremy. It wasn't us they were after." Aelita said.
"They're trying to destroy the white tower," Ulrich informed.
"Hold them off."
"Hey babe, up for a game of bowling?" I asked Aelita.
"Uh what?" Aelita and Taios asked in unison.
"Forget about it. It's a bad joke."
"I thought it was funny," Ulrich shrugged as he started his over bike. We drove to the tower. Ulrich took his sword out as Taios materialized his sword. We stopped as we reached the mega tanks. I took my sword out as well. The mega tanks continued to fire on the tower. We started to drive our vehicles toward the mega tank, as we decided to try form a triangle.
"You guys, I have some bad news."
"Hang on," Ulrich said.
We formed the triangle as the mega tanks focused on us. Taios shot magic from his sword as the magic hit the side of the mega tank. I swung my sword, launching fire at the same mega tank. It pushed to the side, leaving it open for an attack. Ulrich used his super speed as he jumped into the air and swung his sword down into the eye of the mega tank, he jumped off of it before it exploded.
"So Jeremy. What were you saying?" Ulrich asked.
"Activated tower in the ice sector."
"What do you want Ulrich and I to do? Protect the white tower, or head for the ice sector?" Taios asked.
The mega tank turned its attention toward Ulrich and Taios. Aelita and I noticed it as we I revved the over wing up, and started driving it. Ulrich and Taios seemed surprised as they jumped just in time to pass the laser. They got onto their vehicles which were near by, as we drove around the mega tank.
"Jeremy what do we do?" Ulrich asked.
"Uh… protect the white tower."
"Gotcha," Taios said as the mega tank turned its attention toward us. Ulrich and Taios hopped off of their vehicles.
"You know, Kayori can take me to go and deactivate that tower," Aelita suggested.
"With just Kayori? If something happens and Kayori gets devirtualized, you'll be all alone with the scyphozoa. Nooo way, it's too dangerous."
Ulrich and Taios dodged the incoming laser as it destroyed the overbike and overboard.
"Taios and I will get rid of this one. Then after that, we'll go together," Ulrich said. Aelita and I gasped in surprise, as two more mega tanks started to surround Ulrich and Taios.
"Look," Aelita pointed as Ulrich and Taios looked at the mega tanks.
"Hey uh Jeremy, now would be a good time to tell me how to activate that armor I have," Taios said.
"From what I can tell, you just need to think and materialize it like your sword,"
Taios closed his eyes as he breathed in and out. Dark armor started to form around Taios's body as it fully enveloped him. He readied his sword with magic.
"Let's go," I whispered.
"Right," Aelita whispered back. I turned the over wing around, as I revved it up.
"Aelita, Kayori?" Taios asked.
"Aelita, Kayori, no. Don't do it."
I drove out of the pathway, heading for the ice sector.
In the ice sector
Before we had entered the way tower, I allowed Aelita to drive so that I can attack anything that tries to attack us. We spotted the activated tower, as we continued the path. Aelita and I smiled.
"Aelita, Kayori. Look out!"
I tried to see which direction the laser would come from, but it managed to hit the overwing. Throwing Aelita and I off of it. We slid across the ice screaming as we had no control of our bodies at this point. One Krab moved forward as it closed in on Aelita, another Krab from my side came in and used it's leg to push me to the ground. I conjured up my fire to throw a fire ball at it, it shot a laser at the fire ball. This caused an explosion at it threw me half way further across the ice, but destroying the krab. I saw three Krabs block Aelita as another Krab materialized in front of me, getting me angry.
"Kayori!" Aelita yelped scared.
Focusing my anger in both hands, I conjured up my fire. I launched my fire at the Krab, releasing a full blast of fire at it, causing it to explode. Just as it exploded, the scyphozoa appeared.
"No!" I exclaimed as I started running to Aelita, who tried to back up by was given a warning shot by another Krab that was behind her. I readied my hands as I launched two fire balls at two Krabs, causing them to explode. At the same time the scyphozoa was it by laser arrows. I sighed in relief as I continued on running, but thankfully Odd arrived. This caused the scyphozoa to stop its pursuit.
"Odd!" Aelita and I exclaimed in relief as I managed to get just behind the scyphozoa. I readied my hands as I launched another pair of fire balls at the scyphozoa causing it to screech. It hurried away as it retreated. Odd launched laser arrows at another Krab, as it exploded. Leaving two krabs left to attack.
"Run Aelita, Run!" Odd exclaimed.
Aelita started running as Odd drove around the Krabs and I hopped onto his overboard. We flew into the air as I watched Aelita continuing to run to the tower. I readied my hands for another fire ball launch as Odd readied his laser arrows. We were both hit as we were left defenseless for trying to get our attacks ready.
"Odd, Kayori, watch it. You both just lost eighty life points. One more hit and it's game over."
"Relax. It's all part of the plan," Odd reassured as he decided to continue to fly over to Aelita.
"You think this board can carry the weight of three people?" I asked.
"It should. It carries me since I eat so much," Odd laughed as Aelita hopped on.
"You might eat a lot Odd, but you're scrawny as anything," I said. Aelita held onto my shoulders.
"I'm svelte, not scrawny," Odd argued.
"Now is not the time for this," Aelita intervened.
"Sorry!" Odd and I exclaimed as Odd sped up his overboard. We got to the tower as Aelita jumped off the overboard. Odd flew it to the Krabs as it continued to fire at us. As we readied our attacks on the Krabs, the Krabs fired at us. The lasers hit us, as we flew off the overboard, devirtualizing. I was soon back in the scanner room, as the scanners opened. Odd and I groaned, as we got out of the scanner. But at least we had got Aelita to the tower.
Back in Jeremy's room
We all groaned in defeat as for some reason Sissi had remembered getting possessed by the entity. Peter and I were given a mouthful from Naomi, and she was done with us. The nurse also remembered being possessed by Xana. She had remembered attacking Yumi, Peter, and Ulrich, who defended them. Sissi and the nurse were both taken to the asylum. We waited for Jeremy to return with some sort of good news. Jeremy opened the door with a saddened look from the news, meaning he had heard what happened with Sissi and the nurse.
"Well the good news at least is that the computer deciphered all of the lines of code that Sissi spoke, while she was spell bound," Jeremy said holding the disc in its cover.
"So what's it say?" Odd asked.
"Any interesting info?" Peter asked.
"Tons of interesting stuff! And a whole lot of elements that are going to help find an anti – virus for Aelita, and fix the return to trip to the past program. If I'm right, we use it to undo all the psychosis," Jeremy replied.
"That's great news," I said.
"For sure," Yumi nodded.
"And… do you know who's this mysterious entity that wants to get into contact with us is?" Ulrich asked.
Jeremy started to walk to his computer.
"Well, take a look," Jeremy said as he pushed the button to open the disk drive. He placed the CD in it.
"I'm warning you, this is completely crazy," Jeremy said as he pushed the button to close the disc drive. He sat on his chair as he started typing on his keyboard. The garbled message started, as it soon translated into a more clearer message.
"I can help you. I want to enter into contact with you."
"Wow, I can't believe it," Odd said surprised.
The garbled message continued until it repeated something that we all couldn't believe.
"I am Franz Hopper. I am Franz Hopper."
"I am Franz Hopper?" Aelita asked eyes widened.
"No way…" Taios trailed off.
That day we had learned Franz Hopper was alive. Aelita's father. But that was also the day Taios put in a plan, there was no coming back from. It's what lead to me losing everything. And I have little time left, as I continue to write this. Hoping my contact, will come soon. Because if they don't…. I'll be lost too.
And that's it for this, and well...there's not much left to this story now. Again I'd like to say thank you to my friend and primary writer for this story LyokoWarrior1994 for an absolutely terrific chapter. You are really good buddy. Anyways stay tuned for the remaining chapters. This is decode9 for LyokoWarrior1994 saying Read and Review. Until next time this has been decode9.