Code Lyoko: Friend or Foe? Ch 8
Chapter 8: Disbelief
The next morning had come with the sun shining brightly with not a cloud in the sky. Everyone was at breakfast in the cafeteria enjoying some eggs and pancakes. The gang was at their usual table with Odd eating Chris' portion yet again.
"You sure you're not hungry? This is pretty good." Odd said, stuffing his face with food.
"I'm sure. Besides, I want to ask you guys a question. Remember that last XANA attack when everyone was mind controlled?" Chris said, asking his friends in a worried tone.
"Of course, who could forget that? I mean, I would expect that in college but not in middle school." Odd said, smiling at his joke.
"Right, but that was just a few days ago, I was separated from XANA about a month ago. That's where the world we discovered comes in; they said he arrived about a month ago." Chris said.
"You don't think they could be using XANA to control our world do you?" Jeremy said.
"I doubt it, they look like nice people, and if they were, we would know thanks to your super scanner." Ulrich said with faith.
"Even if that is the case we still can't let XANA be free. I think we should do some reconnaissance on XANA's new hiding spot." Chris said.
"I don't think that's such a good idea, we made a good bond with the inhabitants and if we lose their trust they could use XANA for real." Odd said.
"Ok, how about we take a vote? Raise your hands if you think we should do reconnaissance." Chris said. Chris, Jeremy, Yumi, and Aelita raised their hands.
"Looks like we're going on a mission." Chris said with a smile.
They planned to meet up at the laboratory after they finished their classes, as there was no rush. During science class, Chris was trying to control the electricity in the room by turning the lights on and off. He succeeded, although he did look suspicious because he was looking directly at the lights while doing so. The end of school as come and the gang met up at the laboratory as planned. Everyone got into positions and began virtualizing. When they were virtualized, they got to the edge of the forest sector to board the transporter.
"By the way guys, I managed to find out how to get your weapons to come with you to the other world. Only use them in emergency situations." Jeremy said.
"Aye aye captain Einstein." Odd said.
After they boarded the transporter Jeremy typed in the code and sent them off. When they reached their destination, they quickly made for the train station to get to their destination quicker.
"That won't be necessary guys; I can materialize your vehicles as well." Jeremy said proudly. "Chris, can you manage to make your own vehicle?
"I'll try to." Chris said, pulsing electricity through his body.
He was successful; it looked like Odd's hoverboard, but with more style. It was black with electric gears with blue light from the rear.
"Now that's an electrifying ride." Odd said, smiling once more at his bad jokes.
"Let's ride!" Chris yelled.
As soon as he said those two words, they made their way to the top of the mountain toward the castle.
"This is a much easier path, otherwise we would have to wait an hour to reach the castle." Yumi said, riding with Aelita.
When they reached the mountain they asked each other if they should just ask to take a look or sneak in. They voted once more and decided to sneak in so they won't draw any attention. The castle they were about to climb was a very well-crafted piece of work. It was encrusted with jewels of all colors, including some that don't exist in their world.
"Just one of these gems could make us rich and set us for life." Chris said, imagining his life with the money he would make.
"Now is not the time to fantasize about our future, this is about the present and the fate of two worlds now." Ulrich said
"Wouldn't that be the future if it's the fate?" Odd said, smiling.
"You know what I mean Odd!" Ulrich yelled.
"Hello? Is anyone there?" A guard said asking if anyone was present.
When they noticed the guard, they quickly laid down into the grass so they wouldn't get spotted. The guard shrugged and continued with his patrol. After the coast was clear, they got up. Although, they were unable to progress because Ulrich and Odd were still fighting.
"You idiot, you almost got us caught!" Ulrich yelled, steaming with anger.
"Me? It was you that yelled at me." Odd said, calmly.
"Both of you be quiet, you want to get spotted and jeopardize this mission? That's it, both of you go back to the transporter, you both are off the mission. I can't have you messing up this operation; this is the fate of two worlds here." Jeremy said, scolding both Ulrich and Odd.
"It's fine Jeremy, we'll set them straight when we return home. For now, we have to focus on the objective. So that means no fighting, got it?" Chris said, acting like he is the leader of the group.
"Fine, but if you guys screw up I won't have you go on the next mission." Said Jeremy, warning Odd and Ulrich.
When they finished their little dispute, they began to climb the castle wall. When they reached the top, they noticed Celestia talking to a cloaked figure that looks like Chris. It was XANA.
