Chapter 39 African Sweep Part II
A.N. – The conclusion of the African sweep. This will cover the Southern half of Africa. This will probably be like last chapter and if you read the last one close enough, you'll see that I have something special in for them. So yeah, let's end the African sweep!
James Marshall – Your first enemy could work. The second one was already used in chapter 32. The third one I need more info on so I know where I can place them or even use them. I think the big one you could answer for me is what do these crime lords do? For example, they run like a big drug operation. I need that and maybe I can place them somewhere.
Short Summary – With half of Africa taken down, the next step is to release the rest of it. Jeremy suggests continue to use the same strategy and then sort everything out later. But after Africa is done the Lyoko Warriors concerns deepen with the lack of presence from the security program.
Disclaimer – I do not own Code Lyoko. I am just a fan of the show.
Continued from last chapter…
Nigeria Base
The resistance was gearing up for the African sweep day number three. The Lyoko Warriors met up with Jeremy to discuss the rest of the African sweep.
"I think we can stick with the lightning war method. it seems pretty effective" Jeremy says.
"But is also too quiet out there. Doesn't seem right" Ulrich says.
"Maybe we really have been keeping one step ahead of the security program for a change" Aelita said.
"You'd think he would put something ahead of us then to try to stop us" Yumi said.
"No, he always tries to stay one step ahead of you. If he already has a plan, he tries to execute it. If that territory is lost, then it is pointless. I had him created that way" Chris said.
"But he didn't he get smarter over time?" Ulrich questioned.
"Without the base Carthage program, he cannot evolve any further."
"Then what the heck is going on" Yumi said.
"Back to our mission" Jeremy said to get back to the point of this meeting. "I have five main countries for you to investigate and capture. The first will be the Democratic Republic of Congo. From there you will head to Tanzania before heading out West to Angola and heading South hitting Namibia and ending in South Africa. The Air Force will take the rest."
"Okay, let's go" Ulrich said.
"Good luck guys."
The Lyoko Warriors boarded their vehicles and headed South towards the Democratic Congo.
"So, what so different about this place?" Odd said
"Not much, but the two countries have been at a civil unrest back in the day. There reason of their division is something I do not know" Aelita says.
Kinshasa, Dem. Congo
Upon arrival at the capitol city, the Lyoko Warriors found another suburban like town.
"Doesn't seem like any civil unrest here" Odd says.
"The civil unrest happened in the 90's Odd" Aelita responded.
"Might as well head West now. The quicker we get done, the more rest we get" Yumi said.
"And the faster we free this place" Ulrich added.
Nigeria Base
The Air Force was ready to move out. They had a quick briefing with Jeremy before moving out.
"Your first target is three countries to the South of us. Take these out in groups of three and then return here for your next briefing" Jeremy said.
The pilots boarded their aircraft and flew out.
Dodoma, Tanzania
The Lyoko Warriors arrived at their next location and found a normal city but in the shadow of a huge volcano.
"Volcano replica?" Ulrich asked.
"Let me ask Jeremy" Aelita said.
"Aelita, what's up?" Jeremy responded.
"Jeremy is there any supercomputer readings where we are."
"Give me a minute." Jeremy fired up his supercomputer readings program and found no abnormal frequencies. "No nothing is showing up. What did you find?"
"The capitol of Tanzania is in a shadow of a huge volcano. We were wondering if it housed a Volcano replica supercomputer."
"Doesn't sound like him to put a supercomputer here. And since the tasks are more difficult now to destroy these machines, I don't see the security program doing anything that could prove difficult to us."
"Yeah, there is nothing here then. We'll move out."
The Lyoko Warrior headed out East to take down one more country before resting for the day.
Nigeria Base
The Air Force returned from another successful mission and found no resistance movements from the security program. They got a refueling and were briefed.
"Okay your next mission will be to take the two countries on the Atlantic coast and Kenya. Once your done move into the Democratic Republic of Congo for a new base and launching point" Jeremy said.
In another hour, the fighters took off for their next mission.
Luanda, Angola
The Lyoko Warriors arrived in the capitol of Angola and found a big city starting to light up as the night approached.
"Finally, a city that is alive at night!" Odd exclaimed.
"Yeah, which means this is a good place to settle down for the night" Ulrich said.
They looked around to make sure there was no surprises waiting for them and found a hotel for the night. They entered and found no one on duty.
"No security program and no one is still here."
Yumi went over to the desk and found the keys.
"All the keys are here. Must have left once the security program took over" Yumi said.
She grabbed two sets of keys. One for her and Ulrich and the other for Odd and Aelita. They headed up to turn in for the night. (Nothing else happens here. Just a peaceful rest.)
Dem. Congo Base
The Air Force and resistance made it to their next base and set up before settling down for the night as well.
"I hope my friends are well" Jeremy said.
"I'm sure they are. There seems to be nothing here" Chris responds.
"That's what concerns me."
The Next Day, Day Four
Around ten is when everyone awoke. Around noon the fighters were fueled, and the pilots were briefed.
"Okay, today's mission is Southeastern part of Africa. But I want half to go Northeast to three countries we missed. Location will be marked. The other half take Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. After that return here" Jeremy said.
All pilots boarded and headed off to their designated targets.
The Next Day, Day Four, Angola
The Lyoko Warriors awoke, got ready and returned the keys to the front desk. They also made the rooms the same before they arrived, so it looked like nothing changed. They boarded their vehicles after having a breakfast and headed out to the first of their final two countries to take.
Dem. Congo Base
Both squads of the Air Force returned and were refueled. Jeremy gave them a final briefing.
"Okay this is it for you guys. This is the final strike. Take Malawi, Botswana, and then the two smaller countries in South Africa. Once done head to Port Elizabeth and we'll all rendezvous over there. Good luck" Jeremy said.
The pilots boarded and headed towards their final destinations.
Windhoek, Namibia
The Lyoko Warriors arrived at the first of the two capitols cities they were supposed to take. This time the city was like the one in Angola but was not lit up due to it being midday.
"Another easy take" Ulrich says.
"Let's take the final country and then we can prepare our next move for Madagascar' Aelita said.
They headed off for the final target.
Air Force Side
The Air Force was all done sweeping up the two bigger countries and now headed off to take the last two.
"All squads follow me" the leader said.
"Roger that sir" all others replied.
Lyoko Warrior Side
As the Lyoko Warriors were heading to their final capitol city, they were about ready to feel relieved that they would take about 95% of Africa back from the security program. As they were going, they head a low rumbling coming from the left.
"Anyone else hear that?" Odd asked.
"Yeah, what is it?" Yumi said.
"Think it's a trap?" Ulrich asked.
"Better keep on our guard" Aelita said.
Suddenly nine fighter jets flew over their heads.
"Is that our air force?" Aelita questioned.
"What was that?!" a fighter pilot said.
"I think the proper question is, who was that. And that I think was the warriors" a second pilot responded.
"Well, let's finish up here and rendezvous with them at the port."
The fighter pilots continued as if nothing happened. And the warriors did the same.
Pretoria, South Africa
The Lyoko Warriors arrived at the capitol and found a normal city, but also purple leaved trees.
"Wow, they're beautiful" Yumi said.
"And very pretty too" Aelita added.
"Kind of remind me of the cherry blossom trees back in Japan. Only similarity is that they are a beautiful color."
"Yeah, and this was all untouched by the security program" Ulrich said.
"Good thing to see the beauty of nature hasn't been destroyed by the security program" Odd said.
"Now what?" Aelita asked.
"I don't know. We don't have a location."
"I'll contact Jeremy."
"Aelita, what's the status of the mission?" Jeremy asked.
"South Africa is free Jeremy. Where do we go?"
"Oh, I forgot. Head to Port Elizabeth, just South of your location. The Air Force and the resistance are heading out there now."
"Speaking of the Air Force, we ran into them."
"Really?"
"Well, more of like flew over our heads."
"Tell me later. Head out to the port."
The Lyoko Warrior got back on their vehicles and headed South.
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
When the warriors arrived, they did not see a normal port, but a beautiful beach and a resort town, like a tourist spot.
"This is not what I was expecting" Yumi said.
"Let's meet up with the others" Aelita said.
The warriors met up with the fighter pilots and they apologized for the spook from earlier. They knew it was them. They just didn't expect to run into them. Finally, they met up with Jeremy.
"As always guys, great job" Jeremy said.
"Yeah, most of Africa is done" Ulrich said.
"Well, I don't know about you, but I think we need to rest before Madagascar" Yumi said.
"Good suggestion. Let's turn in for today" Jeremy said.
Nighttime
Aelita was on the beach, looking at the stars again. She had to remind herself of the beauty in the world as her thoughts were flooded with despair and death. Odd joined her.
"Hey princess. Still stargazing?" Odd asked.
"Yeah, it helps calm me down and clear my mind" Aelita said.
"You know, even how much stuff we see, you got to consider we helped more people now then we did hiding ourselves."
"But some have suffered for our actions."
"We can't predict what the security program does. All we can do is move on and make sure they didn't die in vain.'
"I just wish that Xana and everything else didn't exist. They only thing good that came out of it was you guys. Everything else turned to shit and even though it is getting better, what else is going to happen?"
"We'll kill the security program and then the beauty of the world will return. And then, all your thoughts after that will be happy princess, I promise."
Aelita pulled Odd in for a hug and thanked him for comforting her.
A.N. – And that ends the African Sweep! Only two chapters left. Madagascar and the journey towards Russia and then Part III! The war only gets tougher and deadlier once they enter Europe. But prepare for what the security program will do in Madagascar next time! PM me with story ideas if you have any! Don't forget to review with questions or comments! I will respond! Stay safe and healthy out there! As always, till next time! See ya! -lyokowarrior97
