Disclaimer: If I owned this show, I would make Ulrich actually keep his promises to Sissi ;D
To the reviewers:
Ayashe - thank you for venturing into this story when you clearly preferred something else :) Quite sorry to hear you're not going to be able to read this next chapter, but your review was appreciated ;) The last few lines just meant he was getting up.
Analei - thanks for your observations, but I'm following the order that aired in France. "The Trap" originally came after "Claustraphobia," the episode Theo appears in. Glad you liked the story!
Soul Angel - your review was great - thanks for critiquing my writing! I try to catch all my mistakes before I publish my stories, but of course there's the little things that go through.
.............. - anonymous reviewer, Sissi is my favorite too :D And, I kept on writing, so here's the result!
AlternateRealmambassador - I :heart: :heart: :heart: your review! That just made my day right there. And about character development? Couldn't agree more. Sissi, other than being my fave, is the one that grows so much during one episode - but it all disappears by the end of the show ("Return to the past, now!"). Oh well there's always the next episode... and the next season :D
dragonhiwatari - hehe, major hintage dude (dudette?). It was even better since Ulrich was the one who kissed her :D
Sword Master Jeff - like Ayashe, thanks for reading even if you like Yumi/Ulrich better ;)
While He Sleeps
Rating: PG (slightly mature themes)
Genre: General
Summary: Takes place during "Amnesia." Sissi follows Jim as he carries an unconscious Ulrich to the medical room.
One-Shot, Sequel to "While She Sleeps"
Comfort
BRRRRIIINNNNGGGG!!!
The bell rang shrilly throughout the entire school, telling the children it was time for a break. Everyone poured out of the classrooms and headed for the center of the school, nicknamed by the kids as "the quad," and drifted toward their usual hang-outs with their friends.
By one particular tree, four friends hung around chatting about nonsense things while enjoying each other's company.
"Man, did you see that look on her face?" snorted Odd, a kid with unusual hair. "That was priceless!"
Ulrich, the school's star soccer player, snickered. "Yeah, she sure look pissed!"
Yumi, older than they are and therefore not in their science class, wondered what they were talking about. "Anything I missed?"
Jeremie, the smart kid, shook his head and smiled at his two friends. "Oh, nothing. Odd made a leetle comment about Sissi in science class today that had everybody laughing."
"Yeah, well it's true, those nano-things can't cure brain defects like stupidity," chortled Odd, pleased with himself. "Poor, poor Sissi."
That had Ulrich busting at the seams and he held on to his stomach while he laughed harder. He and Odd went on for several moments until they both calmed down and Ulrich wiped tears from his eyes. "Man, Odd, you sure know how to hit the funny bone."
Odd smirked, happy that his ego was stroked, and watched as Ulrich peeled the wrapper from a candy bar. He decided to try his luck some more. "Hey, that looks good. Can I have some?"
"Sure," Ulrich said and, with a sneaky smile, quashed the bar into Odd's forehead. "That was for science class."
Odd grinned cheekily and took the candy off his forehead. "Anytime, man, anytime."
Before Ulrich could say anything more, a wave of nausea crashed into his head and he cried out in anguish.
---
Sissi half-listened to the two boys bicker around her about something she didn't care about (Star Wars) while keeping her eye on Ulrich and his friends. For half a second, she looked away to pay some attention to Herve and Nicholas when Odd started yelling Ulrich's name frantically. Before Sissi knew what was happening, Jim was whizzing past her, carrying Ulrich like a baby, and was heading towards the ward.
For half a second, Sissi's face split into worry and confusion, but just as soon as it came, it quickly vanished. In its place was a calculating frown. What was wrong with Ulrich?
Soon her mind went into scheming mode. It only took half a second for Sissi to come up with a plan to find out what was wrong, and in that time, her frown was replaced by a winning smile.
---
The nurse was checking Ulrich for any signs of abnormality as she put her hand on his forehead while taking some notes in her clipboard.
"Hmm..." she thought to herself. In truth, she was confounded to find nothing wrong with the student, except his current state of sudden unconsciousness. There was not even a trace of fever. "Let's hope it's nothing serious, bub."
She pulled the covers over her charge and fondly flicked away a strand of imaginary hair from his face. The nurse was a very caring woman, being responsible for the children's maximum health, and so she made sure their safety was always first above all other things. Seeing no clues of any known sickness in an undoubtedly unwell child worried her very much. But for the mean time, worrying would do him no good, so the nurse made sure he was very comfortable.
As soon as everything was in place, she headed for the door to close it to block any disturbance from outside, when Sissi smoothly slid inside. She gazed up at the nurse wearing a worried pout.
"What in the world - ?" the nurse was about to say when Sissi interrupted.
"Can I please see Ulrich? I want to make sure he's okay," she pleaded instantly. When the nurse looked about to refuse, Sissi added, "I'm his close friend and I think he needs all the support he can get to make it through this."
"Well - " the nurse started again. This time Sissi just used her charming pout and eventually, the nurse had to give in. After all, causing a scene with the principal's daughter at this time would be very unfavorable. "Well, all right, but please don't disturb him."
The nurse headed out the door and, with one last look at Sissi, who waved innocently, closed it behind her.
"Hmph," Sissi sniffed haughtily at the nurse's back, satisfied with herself.
---
As soon as she heard the door click shut, Sissi skipped happily towards Ulrich's bed. She sat down by his bedside, facing him. Now that she had him all to herself, now that they were alone together, now that there was no one to get in the way, none of his pesky friends present -
she didn't know what to do. None at all.
She promptly bit on her lip as her mind tried to come up with something. Great, just great. I can't mess this up - it's the one time he can't make fun of me and I can do whatever I want...
Suddenly, her face lit up brilliantly. A kiss! She looked down at Ulrich, blissfully unaware of the world outside him.
Should she kiss him? Sissi thought about it for a minute but then decided against it, thinking it wouldn't be as fun with only one person participating. But a glance at his lips made her re-think her decision... those lips were just asking for it...
Sissi braced her arms on either side of Ulrich as she deliberately lowered herself onto him. Slowly, slowly... It seemed to take forever, but at last she was only centimeters away from his face; she could feel her hot, short breaths bounce off his smooth skin and come back tickling her under the nose. His breathing was much slower and the rhythmic beating of his heart entranced her... she eagerly swooped in for the kill -
SMACK!
Ulrich, in his sleep, tried to swat away the tickling sensation near his face, but instead his hand met Sissi's head.
"Mmmm..." he innocently mumbled in his sleep and turned his face away.
Sissi sat up holding the back of her head and angrily growled in frustration. So, you're not gonna make this easy for me, are you. A suspicious thought struck her and she studied his face carefully, trying to find any signs that he was awake and was messing with her. To her disappointment - and relief - there was none. He was truly asleep.
Hmph, a one-sided kiss isn't that exciting anyway. Sissi settled for sitting by him, almost content in watching him sleep. Oh Ulrich, you're so handsome even when you're not awake. She smoothly caressed his cheek back and forth. You are the most handsome guy in school... it's only right for you to be with the prettiest girl in school... who just happens to be me.
That made Sissi giggle inside as she continued to gently caress his face. She wondered what was going on inside that handsome head of his as he slumbered. Sissi, for the most part, never really cared for what guys thought of anything, not even if they found her pretty (she was confident all of them did) but something about Ulrich made her wonder. She wanted to know what made him tick (which she couldn't doubt included her) and what made him so loyal to his friends. Everytime his eyes lit up or when they darkened in anger, she wanted to know what he was thinking and more importantly, what he was feeling at that time.
Growing up with a curiousity bigger than her whole self and an extremely inquisitive nature, Sissi never failed to find a reason for everything. Never in all her 13 years did she have a problem that didn't have a cause. There was always a cause. There was a reason why Ulrich frowned the way he always did in Physics class (because he was concentrating) or smile the way he did when he was with his friends (because he was happy).
Although having a reason better explains things, it wasn't enough when there wasn't an answer. Not just an answer, but THE right answer that would solve her dilemmas. If she always had the right answer, she wouldn't ever have to look for advice in fashion magazines nor would she ever have to keep on running to the school nurse for all her womanly problems. A couple of right answers would wipe that frown off Ulrich's face during Physics and probably have him smiling whenever she was around. And if she had all the right answers in the world, then maybe - just maybe - they would be enough so she could have two parents instead of only one.
Sissi shook her head, clearing her mind of such ridiculous thoughts and rested her head on Ulrich's chest. She breathed in his scent - he smelled like fresh laundry with a hint of mint - and it comforted her to know someone was temporarily rid of his problems. He would have enough time to worry about them when he woke up.
She reluctantly pushed herself off him and resumed to caress his face. "You are precious in the way that you are ignorant," she quoted without thinking. It was a line from a story (a fairytale she came to deeply loathe) she found in the school's library one rainy day. Even after all the times she kept rolling the phrase over and over in her tongue, she never quite understood it. Now she was only beginning to see what it meant. I was precious in the way that I was ignorant.
Sissi sighed deeply, mildly surprised to see she had been holding her breath.
"Sleep well Ulrich." She bent down for a slight kiss on his forehead and when she straightened back up, she found him looking expectantly up at her.
---
Author's notes: I watched today's episode (Zero Gravity) and I was very surprised and very pleased. I had written this earlier, before even watching Code Lyoko today and I was glad to know I was quite accurate in describing Sissi - she is indeed a very inquisitive girl. And a very proud one at that (loved the way she was in the lunchroom). Hehe, well, I just wanted to brag about it, but since nobody likes a braggart, I'm quite done with bragging. For now :D
Thanks for everyone's feedback! I was very very happy to know people read this story (especially since it's in the middle of Yumi/Ulrich territory). This chapter took a little longer because I let it sit for a while - it was way angsty before and it was not the character I wanted Sissi to portray at this point. I try to keep my stories canon, and to have everything go with the show, but I know it's not gonna happen all the time. :shrug: Well, what're you gonna do about it, it's fanfiction ;)
P.S. I might be doing one more chapter, but don't take my word for it.
To the reviewers:
Ayashe - thank you for venturing into this story when you clearly preferred something else :) Quite sorry to hear you're not going to be able to read this next chapter, but your review was appreciated ;) The last few lines just meant he was getting up.
Analei - thanks for your observations, but I'm following the order that aired in France. "The Trap" originally came after "Claustraphobia," the episode Theo appears in. Glad you liked the story!
Soul Angel - your review was great - thanks for critiquing my writing! I try to catch all my mistakes before I publish my stories, but of course there's the little things that go through.
.............. - anonymous reviewer, Sissi is my favorite too :D And, I kept on writing, so here's the result!
AlternateRealmambassador - I :heart: :heart: :heart: your review! That just made my day right there. And about character development? Couldn't agree more. Sissi, other than being my fave, is the one that grows so much during one episode - but it all disappears by the end of the show ("Return to the past, now!"). Oh well there's always the next episode... and the next season :D
dragonhiwatari - hehe, major hintage dude (dudette?). It was even better since Ulrich was the one who kissed her :D
Sword Master Jeff - like Ayashe, thanks for reading even if you like Yumi/Ulrich better ;)
While He Sleeps
Rating: PG (slightly mature themes)
Genre: General
Summary: Takes place during "Amnesia." Sissi follows Jim as he carries an unconscious Ulrich to the medical room.
One-Shot, Sequel to "While She Sleeps"
Comfort
BRRRRIIINNNNGGGG!!!
The bell rang shrilly throughout the entire school, telling the children it was time for a break. Everyone poured out of the classrooms and headed for the center of the school, nicknamed by the kids as "the quad," and drifted toward their usual hang-outs with their friends.
By one particular tree, four friends hung around chatting about nonsense things while enjoying each other's company.
"Man, did you see that look on her face?" snorted Odd, a kid with unusual hair. "That was priceless!"
Ulrich, the school's star soccer player, snickered. "Yeah, she sure look pissed!"
Yumi, older than they are and therefore not in their science class, wondered what they were talking about. "Anything I missed?"
Jeremie, the smart kid, shook his head and smiled at his two friends. "Oh, nothing. Odd made a leetle comment about Sissi in science class today that had everybody laughing."
"Yeah, well it's true, those nano-things can't cure brain defects like stupidity," chortled Odd, pleased with himself. "Poor, poor Sissi."
That had Ulrich busting at the seams and he held on to his stomach while he laughed harder. He and Odd went on for several moments until they both calmed down and Ulrich wiped tears from his eyes. "Man, Odd, you sure know how to hit the funny bone."
Odd smirked, happy that his ego was stroked, and watched as Ulrich peeled the wrapper from a candy bar. He decided to try his luck some more. "Hey, that looks good. Can I have some?"
"Sure," Ulrich said and, with a sneaky smile, quashed the bar into Odd's forehead. "That was for science class."
Odd grinned cheekily and took the candy off his forehead. "Anytime, man, anytime."
Before Ulrich could say anything more, a wave of nausea crashed into his head and he cried out in anguish.
---
Sissi half-listened to the two boys bicker around her about something she didn't care about (Star Wars) while keeping her eye on Ulrich and his friends. For half a second, she looked away to pay some attention to Herve and Nicholas when Odd started yelling Ulrich's name frantically. Before Sissi knew what was happening, Jim was whizzing past her, carrying Ulrich like a baby, and was heading towards the ward.
For half a second, Sissi's face split into worry and confusion, but just as soon as it came, it quickly vanished. In its place was a calculating frown. What was wrong with Ulrich?
Soon her mind went into scheming mode. It only took half a second for Sissi to come up with a plan to find out what was wrong, and in that time, her frown was replaced by a winning smile.
---
The nurse was checking Ulrich for any signs of abnormality as she put her hand on his forehead while taking some notes in her clipboard.
"Hmm..." she thought to herself. In truth, she was confounded to find nothing wrong with the student, except his current state of sudden unconsciousness. There was not even a trace of fever. "Let's hope it's nothing serious, bub."
She pulled the covers over her charge and fondly flicked away a strand of imaginary hair from his face. The nurse was a very caring woman, being responsible for the children's maximum health, and so she made sure their safety was always first above all other things. Seeing no clues of any known sickness in an undoubtedly unwell child worried her very much. But for the mean time, worrying would do him no good, so the nurse made sure he was very comfortable.
As soon as everything was in place, she headed for the door to close it to block any disturbance from outside, when Sissi smoothly slid inside. She gazed up at the nurse wearing a worried pout.
"What in the world - ?" the nurse was about to say when Sissi interrupted.
"Can I please see Ulrich? I want to make sure he's okay," she pleaded instantly. When the nurse looked about to refuse, Sissi added, "I'm his close friend and I think he needs all the support he can get to make it through this."
"Well - " the nurse started again. This time Sissi just used her charming pout and eventually, the nurse had to give in. After all, causing a scene with the principal's daughter at this time would be very unfavorable. "Well, all right, but please don't disturb him."
The nurse headed out the door and, with one last look at Sissi, who waved innocently, closed it behind her.
"Hmph," Sissi sniffed haughtily at the nurse's back, satisfied with herself.
---
As soon as she heard the door click shut, Sissi skipped happily towards Ulrich's bed. She sat down by his bedside, facing him. Now that she had him all to herself, now that they were alone together, now that there was no one to get in the way, none of his pesky friends present -
she didn't know what to do. None at all.
She promptly bit on her lip as her mind tried to come up with something. Great, just great. I can't mess this up - it's the one time he can't make fun of me and I can do whatever I want...
Suddenly, her face lit up brilliantly. A kiss! She looked down at Ulrich, blissfully unaware of the world outside him.
Should she kiss him? Sissi thought about it for a minute but then decided against it, thinking it wouldn't be as fun with only one person participating. But a glance at his lips made her re-think her decision... those lips were just asking for it...
Sissi braced her arms on either side of Ulrich as she deliberately lowered herself onto him. Slowly, slowly... It seemed to take forever, but at last she was only centimeters away from his face; she could feel her hot, short breaths bounce off his smooth skin and come back tickling her under the nose. His breathing was much slower and the rhythmic beating of his heart entranced her... she eagerly swooped in for the kill -
SMACK!
Ulrich, in his sleep, tried to swat away the tickling sensation near his face, but instead his hand met Sissi's head.
"Mmmm..." he innocently mumbled in his sleep and turned his face away.
Sissi sat up holding the back of her head and angrily growled in frustration. So, you're not gonna make this easy for me, are you. A suspicious thought struck her and she studied his face carefully, trying to find any signs that he was awake and was messing with her. To her disappointment - and relief - there was none. He was truly asleep.
Hmph, a one-sided kiss isn't that exciting anyway. Sissi settled for sitting by him, almost content in watching him sleep. Oh Ulrich, you're so handsome even when you're not awake. She smoothly caressed his cheek back and forth. You are the most handsome guy in school... it's only right for you to be with the prettiest girl in school... who just happens to be me.
That made Sissi giggle inside as she continued to gently caress his face. She wondered what was going on inside that handsome head of his as he slumbered. Sissi, for the most part, never really cared for what guys thought of anything, not even if they found her pretty (she was confident all of them did) but something about Ulrich made her wonder. She wanted to know what made him tick (which she couldn't doubt included her) and what made him so loyal to his friends. Everytime his eyes lit up or when they darkened in anger, she wanted to know what he was thinking and more importantly, what he was feeling at that time.
Growing up with a curiousity bigger than her whole self and an extremely inquisitive nature, Sissi never failed to find a reason for everything. Never in all her 13 years did she have a problem that didn't have a cause. There was always a cause. There was a reason why Ulrich frowned the way he always did in Physics class (because he was concentrating) or smile the way he did when he was with his friends (because he was happy).
Although having a reason better explains things, it wasn't enough when there wasn't an answer. Not just an answer, but THE right answer that would solve her dilemmas. If she always had the right answer, she wouldn't ever have to look for advice in fashion magazines nor would she ever have to keep on running to the school nurse for all her womanly problems. A couple of right answers would wipe that frown off Ulrich's face during Physics and probably have him smiling whenever she was around. And if she had all the right answers in the world, then maybe - just maybe - they would be enough so she could have two parents instead of only one.
Sissi shook her head, clearing her mind of such ridiculous thoughts and rested her head on Ulrich's chest. She breathed in his scent - he smelled like fresh laundry with a hint of mint - and it comforted her to know someone was temporarily rid of his problems. He would have enough time to worry about them when he woke up.
She reluctantly pushed herself off him and resumed to caress his face. "You are precious in the way that you are ignorant," she quoted without thinking. It was a line from a story (a fairytale she came to deeply loathe) she found in the school's library one rainy day. Even after all the times she kept rolling the phrase over and over in her tongue, she never quite understood it. Now she was only beginning to see what it meant. I was precious in the way that I was ignorant.
Sissi sighed deeply, mildly surprised to see she had been holding her breath.
"Sleep well Ulrich." She bent down for a slight kiss on his forehead and when she straightened back up, she found him looking expectantly up at her.
---
Author's notes: I watched today's episode (Zero Gravity) and I was very surprised and very pleased. I had written this earlier, before even watching Code Lyoko today and I was glad to know I was quite accurate in describing Sissi - she is indeed a very inquisitive girl. And a very proud one at that (loved the way she was in the lunchroom). Hehe, well, I just wanted to brag about it, but since nobody likes a braggart, I'm quite done with bragging. For now :D
Thanks for everyone's feedback! I was very very happy to know people read this story (especially since it's in the middle of Yumi/Ulrich territory). This chapter took a little longer because I let it sit for a while - it was way angsty before and it was not the character I wanted Sissi to portray at this point. I try to keep my stories canon, and to have everything go with the show, but I know it's not gonna happen all the time. :shrug: Well, what're you gonna do about it, it's fanfiction ;)
P.S. I might be doing one more chapter, but don't take my word for it.