Hi! I am Chaos SuperNova, and this is my story. I have been writing for a few years now, and this is the only thing to reach the public domain so far. It is also my first fanfiction, so reviewers go easy.

Disclaimer: I do not own code Lyoko, the characters (Except my own) or the locations. The plot is mine.

Chapter I, The Journey

"Well, things are going as planned. There don't seem to be any complications with the machine."

"Excellent. Has it been tested yet?"

"We have tested some small non-organic objects with no problems. We are going to test the machine to the extreme before we try with a living organism, just to be sure, but I reckon we should have it up and running any day now."

"And you tested properly? Not theoretically, I mean?"

"Yes."

"And it really worked?"

"Yes."

"Incredible. I never imagined this could be possible. This goes way beyond anything I had ever dreamed. But Dr. Krey, what do you plan to do with it? Are you going to sell it?"

"I don't really know. We should probably cross that bridge when we come to it. By the way, would you like to see it in action?"

"You bet I would!"

"Then follow me."

—Three Days Later—

The device was ready for a trial-run. Dr. Krey and his associate Dr. Linra were about to make a scientific breakthrough. They had been working on this project, along with a team of scientists and engineers, for about a year and a half. The volunteer stepped onto the platform, not knowing what was about to happen. Not wanting to take any risks, he was dressed in a space suit with hot and cold protectors, and an oxygen backpack. Dr. Krey and his team were running out test after test to make sure the machine wasn't going to malfunction at a crucial moment. But more importantly, the life of the volunteer was at stake. When Dr. Krey was satisfied with the results, he went and stood beside Dr. Linra.

"Assume your position!"

The volunteer braced himself for impact, just in case anything should go wrong.

"Dr. Linra, would you like to throw the switch?"

"I would."

He walked over to a lever nearby, and pulled it down. The platform began to shake, and beams of light started to emit from six small pedestals around it. Bright light began to shine all over the volunteer, and in less than a heartbeat, he completely vanished. One of the engineers let out a cry of glee.

"We're not out of the woods yet." said Dr. Krey. "Bring him back!"

Dr. Linra threw the lever all the way up. The light returned, and the volunteer was once again standing right where he had vanished from a moment ago. The whole room was silent. Dr. Linra threw the lever into neutral position, and locked it in place. Dr. Krey slowly approached the man standing on the platform.

"John, are you okay?"

The volunteer lifted off his helmet.

"That was incredible!"

Cheers rose up from the whole room. Not only had John survived, but he had led the way for a major scientific breakthrough that could change the world.

"What happened?"

"I was transported to a place like here, but different. For starters, this lab didn't exist. This whole area is still forest, and there are no people around. I didn't get a good look because I was pulled back quickly. Congrats doctor, your machine is a complete success."

The whole room was a buzz of excitement as scientists shook hands and patted each other on the back.

"Krey, what would you like to do now?"

"I would like to see it for myself. We'll set up an expedition soon. But for now we celebrate!"

He handed out glasses and a few bottles of champagne, and everyone celebrated the wonder that they had just created. But in their merriment, nobody noticed several sparks around a nearby electrical socket.