Welcome back, guys! Time for the next chapter in the elements saga! In this chapter, it seems that Zenon is having some trouble controling her powers and is keeping it a secret from her fellow Lyoko warriors. Also, as they're returning from a mission of getting rid of another of Xana's replikas, Zenon notices a strange new replika and is interested in exploring it, but Jeremy doesnt allow it. What's going to happen? read and find out!
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One night at Kadic, all the students are peacefully sleeping in their beds.
Their peaceful sleep is soon interupted by a sudden earthquake. The students quickly take cover.
A few seconds later, the earthquake slowly subsides.
A few minutes later, Jim is walking through the halls, making sure everyone is alright.
"Is everyone alright?" asked Jim as he knocked on each door, checking on the students.
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The next day, Odd is walking through the park, searching for Zenon.
"I wonder where she is." said Odd as he searched for his friend.
Odd then spots Zenon standing in front of a tree. Zenon is pointing her hand up at the tree, her hand glowing green, concentrating.
"Hey, Zenon!" said Odd, greeting his friend.
Zenon loses her focus. The tree Zenon was standing in front of starts to fall over in the two's direction. Odd then pushes Zenon out of the tree's way before it can crush them both.
"Are you okay, Zenon?" asked Odd.
"Yeah. I'm fine." said Zenon.
"What were you doing?" asked Odd.
"I was trying to grow another branch onto the tree." said Zenon. "I guess I made you lose focus and make that tree fall. Sorry." said Odd with a nervous look.
"Actually it probably would've fallen anyway if you hadn't distracted me." said Zenon with a sad sigh. "What do you mean?" asked Odd.
"I don't have good control over my powers." said Zenon. "Everytime I try to use my powers, something goes wrong. Like that earthquake last night...That was my fault."
"What? Really?" asked Odd with a shocked look. "Yeah. I was in my room trying to grow a plant in my flower pot, but the earthquake happened." explained Zenon.
"Don't worry. I'm sure you'll get better soon. If I can control my powers, I'm pretty sure you'll be able to!" said Odd with a comforting smile.
"Thanks, Odd. Just...Promise me you won't tell the others." said Zenon. "But why not?" asked Odd.
"I lost my weapons on Lyoko and I can barely get any control over my powers. I have no way to fight. I don't want to be considered useless in the group." said Zenon.
"Alright, I promise I won't tell anyone." said Odd.
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Later that day, the warriors are sailing through the digital sea in the Skidbladnir after getting rid of another of Xana's replikas.
"Good job, guys. Another one of Xana's replikas is history." said Jeremy.
"Just how many of these did Xana make?" asked Ulrich. "No clue. But the more we get rid of, the weaker Xana gets." said Aelita.
As they're sailing through the sea, Zenon looks out the window of her Nav Skid. She then spots in the distance what would seem to be another replika.
"Hey, Jeremy. There seems to be another replika out here. I think we should check it out." said Zenon.
"No. It doesn't seem like a threat to us at the moment, so no use checking it." said Jeremy.
"But, come on, Jeremy. It could be something important." said Zenon, trying to convince her cousin.
"I said no, Zenon. We'll check it out when the time is right. Now, I need you guys to come back to earth." said Jeremy.
Zenon lets out a disappointed groan. Zenon starts to think for a moment.
"Hm..." hummed Zenon as she thought of an idea.
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Later that night, everyone in Kadic's dormitory building is asleep. Or so it seems.
In Zenon's room, Zenon is getting ready to head out of her room.
"Okay. If Jeremy won't let us all go and check out the replika, then I guess I'll just have to go by myself." said Zenon as she grabbed her backpack and headed for the door.
Zenon slowly opens her door and pokes her head out and checks to see if the coast is clear. Zenon slowly walks out of her room and heads down the hallway.
Zenon walks up to Aelita's room and presses her ear to the door. All she hears is light snoring coming from the other side.
Zenon quickly runs off to Jeremy's room. Zenon approaches the door to her cousin's room and presses her ear to the door. Zenon hears light snoring coming from the other side of the door also.
"Both of them are asleep...Perfect..." said Zenon as she ran down the hall, heading for the factory.
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Moments later, Zenon is walking out of the elevator and walks into the computer lab.
Zenon approaches the computer. Zenon takes off her backpack and places it next to the chair as she sits in front of the computer.
"Alright, now...Let's see..." said Zenon as she started typing keys on the keyboard. "If I press these keys I should set up a timer for me to be automatically energized into the Skid." said Zenon as she typed a few more keys.
A small screen with a timer then pops up.
"Awesome...Hm...If I remember correctly, these keys will set up a delayed virtualization." said Zenon as she typed more keys
Zenon types a few more keys until a small screen with a timer for a delayed virtualization pops up.
"Alright. Now off to Sector 5." said Zenon as she got up and headed down to the scanner room.
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A few moments later, in the Digital Sea, Zenon is piloting the Skid in search of the replika she wanted to explore.
"Alright, now...If I just enter in the coordinates, I should be able to find that replika again." said Zenon as she typed in the coordinates.
A few seconds later, a small holographic map pops up and shows Zenon the location of her destination.
"Perfect. Now full speed ahead to the replika." said Zenon as she sailed off to her destination.
Moments later, the Skid approaches the entrance to the replika.
"Alright. Now open this up.." said Zenon as she pressed a few buttons and used the Skid's key to open up the Replika's entrance.
The Replika slowly opens and the Skid sails into the enterance.
A few seconds later, the Skid rises and sails onto the replika's sector. The replika is that of the Volcano Sector. (A/N: For an idea, check out the Volcano sector in Code Lyoko: Quest for Infinity)
"Wow, this is so awesome! I don't think there's a sector like this on Lyoko." said Zenon. Zenon presses a few buttons and soon gets herself out of the Skid.
"Alright. Now to explore this replika a bit and get back before the others notice I'm gone." said Zenon as she started walking off to explore the replika.
As Zenon's walking, a shadowy figure hiding behind some rocks watches the girl walk off.
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Meanwhile, the next morning, in the dormitory building, Odd and Ulrich are walking towards Zenon's room.
"I'm telling you, Ulrich. Zenon and I would totally make an awesome couple!" said Odd.
"If you say so." said Ulrich with a smirk. "Aw, don't be jealous you two broke up!" said Odd with a laugh.
"Come on, Odd. You know I'm still trying to get over it." said Ulrich. "You know I'm just kidding around with you buddy." said Odd with a smile as he placed an arm around his friend's shoulder.
The two continue to walk until they approach Zenon's door.
"Time for breakfast, Zenon! We have to hurry before all the chocolate croissants are gone!" said Odd as he knocked on Zenon's door.
No answer.
"Hm? Zenon?" called Odd as he knocked on Zenon's door again.
No answer. Odd opens up the door to Zenon's room only to find no one there.
"She's not here.." said Odd. "I guess she already left for the cafeteria then." said Ulrich as he and Odd walked away.
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Meanwhile, on the Volcano Replika, Zenon is walking around the sector, touring the area.
"Wow. So many volcanos around here." said Zenon in admiration.
Just then Zenon hears a noise coming from behind her.
"Hm? What was that?" wondered Zenon as she turned around. Zenon turns to find 3 tarantulas standing behind her, ready to fire at her.
"Oh, great. Xana probably knew I was coming..." said Zenon as she quickly ran away, trying to get away from the monsters, who start to chase her.
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Meanwhile, in the cafeteria, Ulrich and Odd walk over to their table and meet up with Aelita and Jeremy.
"Hey, guys. Have you guys seen Zenon?" asked Ulrich.
"No, we haven't." said Aelita. "She wasn't in her room when we checked earlier." said Odd.
"You don't think she's mad at me, do you, guys?" asked Jeremy with a worried tone. "I doubt it. Don't worry about it, Jeremy." said Aelita, comforting her friend.
"It couldn't hurt to explore that replika even if it doesn't seem like a threat right now." said Ulrich. "Yeah, you're right. We'll take a look at it after school." said Jeremy.
"I bet that'll make Zenon happy. " said Odd.
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Meanwhile, on the Volcano Replika, Zenon is still running away from the 3 tarantulas chasing her.
"Oh, man. These darn monsters won't give up." said Zenon as she continues to run.
Zenon then spots a small cavern up ahead.
"Ah. Perfect!" said Zenon as she ran into the cavern and hid from the monsters.
The 3 tarantulas run past the cavern and Zenon. Zenon lets out a relieved sigh.
"That was close." said Zenon. Zenon steps backwards a bit before falling into a dark hole.
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Later that day, after the afternoon classes are over, Yumi is sitting by herself in the courtyard, waiting for the rest of her friends.
The younger Lyoko warriors, minus Zenon, walk over and meet up with Yumi.
"Hey, guys. Where's Zenon?" asked Yumi.
"No idea. We didn't see her at all this morning." said Odd.
"Yeah. She wasn't in her room or the cafeteria. We didn't even see her during any of this morning's classes. I hope she's alright." said Ulrich.
"We're going to explore that replika Zenon saw last night after our mission. You in?" asked Aelita. "Sure." said Yumi.
"I'll call Zenon and let her know." said Jeremy, taking out his phone and dialing his cousin's number.
Ring...
Ring...
Ring...
Voicemail...
"Darn. She's not answering. I wonder if everything's alright." said Jeremy.
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Meanwhile, on the replika, Zenon is laying unconcious on the ground after falling down a dark hole.
A few moments later, Zenon slowly wakes up.
"Ugh...Man, what happened?" groaned Zenon as she slowly leaned up. Zenon takes a look around her surroundings.
Zenon is in a low lighted, underground hideout-like place.
"What's going on? Where am I?" wondered Zenon as she looked around.
"I see you're awake now..." said a mysterious, deep voice.
"Who's there?" asked Zenon.
A tall male with short, spikey black hair with red hightlights, wearing a black body suit and a red eye of Xana decal on his chest, walks up to Zenon.
"Wh-who are you?" asked Zenon.
"Hm...I figure you wouldn't recognize me, seeing as you haven't seen me in this form." said the mysterious person. "I am Xana."
"X-Xana? Wh-what do you want from me?" asked Zenon, very nervous.
"Oh no, my dear. It's not what I want from you, but rather...What I could give you." said Xana. "What do you mean?" asked Zenon.
"Well, as you may remember, my loyal minion, William, was able to destroy your weapons. And your dear fellow team mate,...Jeremy, was it?...He lacks the data needed to recreate your weapons." started Xana.
"Yeah, and?" asked Zenon.
"I've noticed you and your friends were able to acquire powers over the elements. I must say, you all are very talented when it comes to controling your powers...Except you...You seem to be the only one that has no control over your powers..." said Xana.
"...Shut up..." mumbled Zenon.
"Now without weapons or control over your powers...You're basically...useless..." said Xana.
"I said SHUT UP!" yelled Zenon. "I don't ever want to be considered useless! I refuse!"
Just then Zenon's hands start to glow a green color and just then, a sudden, violent quake happens. Zenon looks down at her hands and notice they're glowing.
"No no...Don't lose control...Don't lose control..." said Zenon, holding her head, trying to concentrate.
Xana waves his hand and the quake subsides.
"You see...You have no control over your powers...Your friends won't allow you to fight anymore...They'll stop believing in you and just cast you aside." said Xana.
Zenon looks down in sadness.
"But, I could help you.." said Xana kneeing down in front of Zenon, cupping her chin, lifting her head up for her to look at him.
"What do you mean?" asked Zenon, confused.
"I could help you learn to control your powers...In exchange...You could help me..." said Xana.
"No way...I could never do that..."said Zenon. "Then how do you expect to gain control of your powers. It's not like there's anyone else that controls the element earth, is there?" said Xana.
"Well..." started Zenon.
"I believe you can learn to control your powers..." said Xana, comforting the girl.
"...No...No...I'm no traitor..." said Zenon.
"Fine then..I can't argue with you. It's your choice, Zenon. You make the decision." said Xana as he got up and started to walk away.
"Wait...How do I get out of here?" asked Zenon.
"Oh, right.." said Xana as he waved his hand. Zenon is then teleported out of the underground place and is sent to in front of the cavern she was in before.
Zenon lets out a relieved sigh. Zenon then notices the 3 tarantulas that were chasing her are standing in front of her.
"Xana, you ass..." groaned Zenon as she started to run away from the tarantulas once more.
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Meanwhile, later after school is over, the Lyoko warriors are in the elevator, heading up to the lab.
"Gosh, I wonder where Zenon is. I've called her a million times and she hasn't answered." said Odd.
"I hope she's okay. I haven't seen her at all today." said Aelita.
"Do you guys think she skipped school?" asked Ulrich. "I doubt it. She doesn't seem like the type to do that." said Yumi.
"Maybe we should try calling her again." said Jeremy.
The elevator opens up and the Lyoko warriors walk into the lab. Jeremy walks over to the computer as Odd dials Zenon's number on his phone.
Ring...
Ring...
Just then there is the sound of a phone ringing.
"That sounds like Zenon's ringtone..." said Yumi. Aelita looks over and notices Zenon's backpack is right next to the computer.
"Hey, isn't that Zenon's backpack?" asked Aelita pointing to the bag.
"You think she left it here last night after our mission?" asked Ulrich.
"She left it here last night, alright...But probably after she snuck out of Kadic and found her way into the factory last night." said Jeremy.
"What do you mean?" asked Yumi. "I think I found out where Zenon is. Look, she virtualized herself, took the Skid and went to go check out that replika she saw." said Jeremy.
"Wow...Zenon was able to do all of that by herself? Impressive..." said Ulrich.
"It seems she's being chased by 3 tarantulas." said Jeremy as he looked on the screen.
"What?" asked Odd in shock. "Shouldn't we go and help her? She doesn't have any weapons." said Aelita.
"I'm sure she'll be able to defend herself for right now. She has her powers." said Jeremy.
"Oh gosh...Einstein, we have to go and help Zenon right now!" said Odd. "Why?" asked Jeremy.
"Zenon has no control over her powers. She can't protect herself!" said Odd in a worried tone.
"What? Alright, then...Everyone, head down to the scanners. I'll send you guys to sector 5 and remotely send the Skid back to the dock in sector 5." said Jeremy, instructing his friends.
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Meanwhile, on the replika, Zenon is still running from the 3 tarantulas.
"Why won't these monsters just give up and leave me alone..." groaned Zenon as she continues to run.
One of the tarantulas fire a laser at Zenon, hitting her in the leg, causing her to trip and fall over.
"Nice...Just nice..." groaned Zenon. Zenon notices the 3 monsters surrounding her on all sides, leaving her with no where to escape.
The tarantulas charge up their lasers and prepare to fire.
"I'm screwed..." mumbled Zenon as she knew what was about to happen.
Just then, before the monsters are able to fire at Zenon, a sudden great blast of air pushes the monsters away from Zenon.
"Huh? What's going on?" wondered Zenon.
Zenon then sees one of the monsters being destroyed by a bolt of lightning, another one destroyed by a blast of fire and the last one destroyed by shots of golden arrows.
After the monsters are destoyed, Zenon sees Aelita, Yumi, Odd, and Ulrich walking up to her.
"Zenon, are you ok?" asked Yumi.
"Yeah..I'm fine..." said Zenon.
"We were worried about you." said Aelita.
"I'm sorry." said Zenon apologetically. "Uh, guys...By some chance,...Jeremy wouldn't happen to be in the factory right now, right?" asked Zenon nervously.
"Yes, I am, Zenon.." said Jeremy, with a small hint of an upset tone in his voice.
"I'm really screwed..." groaned Zenon.
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Later that evening, in front of the factory, Yumi, Odd, Aelita, and Ulrich are waiting for their two other friends to come out of the factory.
"I hope Jeremy's not being too hard on her..." said Aelita, a bit worriedly.
"I know what she did was wrong, but I hope Jeremy doesn't kick her out of the group." said Ulrich. "Yeah. Zenon deserves to be one of us...Even if she can't control her powers now, I'm sure she'll get better over time..." said Yumi.
A few minutes later, Jeremy and Zenon walk out of the factory. Jeremy walks up to where his friends are, while Zenon, who has an upset look on her face just walks past them, heading back to Kadic.
"Zenon, wait!" said Odd as he ran after Zenon.
"What happened, Jeremy?" asked Yumi.
"I basically scolded her for sneaking out of Kadic at night and sneaking into the factory." said Jeremy. "Zenon's not going to be fighting along side of us for a while..." said Jeremy.
"You're not kicking her out of the group, are you?" asked Ulrich.
"No, I'm not. I'm giving her time to get some control over her powers. There's no point of having her go to Lyoko if she has no weapons or control of her powers." said Jeremy.
"Oh,...That's good." said Yumi.
Meanwhile, Zenon is walking her way back to Kadic. Odd then runs up to her.
"Zenon, wait. I wanna talk to you." said Odd. Zenon then stops walking and turns to Odd.
"Why did you tell them?" asked Zenon, glaring at Odd.
"Zenon, I...I was worried about you. I didn't mean to..." said Odd.
"I thought I could trust you, Odd. But I guess I was wrong.." said Zenon as she walked off.
Odd just watches Zenon walk away from him in saddness.
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Later, in Zenon's room, Zenon is laying on her bed, staring up at the cieling, thinking.
Zenon then leans up and walks over to her computer.
She types a few keys on the keyboard and clicks a button.
Afterwards, Zenon walks out of her room.
To be continued...
Well that was the end of this chapter! I hope you enjoyed! More chapters to come! Stay tuned! Review and no flames!
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