Disclaimer: I don't own Code: Lyoko or .Hack/SIGN.
Lord Maximus: This has nothing to do with my other crossovers, but I will be using Xana's form from them. It is much easier than thinking of a new one.
Chapter 17
Kadic Junior High
Tsukasa walked through the park deep in thought. She was worried what Morganna was planning to use Aura for. Morganna attempted to use Tsukasa while she was trapped in The World as way to turn Aura negative, but the plan back fired and Morganna was defeated. Morganna survived deletion and escaped to Lyoko and became more powerful than before.
"Hey, Tsukasa." said a voice.
She turned to see Mimiru and Subaru smiling at her. She smiled at them. After she was trapped in the World Mimiru promised to protect her and Subaru was there for her.
"Hey, what are you doing?" asked Tsukasa,
"Seeing how you are doing of course. Wherever you went into the World led to trouble." said Mimiru and chuckled.
Tsukasa smirked at her.
"What's going on?" asked Tsukasa,
"Bear called us to the factory. He has been working on trying to discover Morganna's plans with the info in Chad's database." said Subaru.
Tsukasa nodded and they headed for the factory.
The Factory
"It seems we may have been looking at this data the wrong way. I have been trying to connect Lyoko's origins with the origins of The World and it seems that they are not so different." said Bear,
"How do you figure? Besides the fact that they are virtual." said Krim.
"I mean to say that the two scientists that were attacked were two of three scientists working on a top secret project designed to disrupt enemy communication." said Bear,
"Carthage." said Aelita.
Bear nodded.
"The third one was Franz Hopper." said Bear,
"Then Morganna's thugs are looking for more info on Sector 5. Morganna has no access to the data in Sector 5. She might have sent Jana and the rest to get whatever info they can out of the other two scientists." said Jeremy.
"I thought that was the case but when I took a closer look at Chad's data it seemed that he had no idea what info Morganna wanted. It seemed it held info on that in Morganna's quest to take control of Aura she met someone accidenlty. Jeremy, what did Xana's symbol look like?" asked Bear.
"Well, it looked like a red bull's eye with one line on top and three lines on the bottom." said Jeremy,
"That was what I was afraid of." said Bear.
"Your not saying that Morganna met Xana are you?" asked Yumi,
"I'm afraid that is exactly what I am saying. The time Morganna met Xana, however, was before Harold was imprisoned in the game and when he programmed Morganna to guard Aura until she was born." said Bear.
"That must be how Morganna discovered Lyoko. It was Xana who told her." said Ulrich,
"I think you should think before jumping to conclusion. Before Tsukasa entered The World I discovered from Subaru that someone entered the up side down dug eon before anyone of us." said Bear,
"Are you saying that Xana entered the dungeon?" asked Mimiru.
"I am not sure. The only reason I think that is because Xana's logo was seen on the staff of a Wavemaster dressed in black." said Bear,
"If that is the case then that means that Harold must have told Xana about Aura." said Subaru.
"Whenever Xana was not attacking he improved his power and understanding of humans by searching for new ideas he could use for his next attack. In his quest he discovered The World and entered disguised as a player. However he kept himself well hidden so the Crimson Knights would come and question him. It was explained to me in a video inside Morganna's data disk." said Bear.
He turned to the computer and inserted a disk. A video window appeared and the area where Aura floated above a bed appeared. Tsukasa's eyes widened at the memory of it.
"So, this is Harold's child. She will be born as Harold wished." said Morganna's voice.
A chuckled was heard.
"Who's there?" asked Morganna,
"Just someone dropping and curious." said the voice.
A cloud of dark matter appeared neared the bed and it seemed the cloud was looking at Aura.
"Such an innocent child and you are going to protect this? I was hoping there was similarity between us." said the cloud,
"I am The World. You are nothing but a piece of obsolete data." said Morganna.
"Is that so? I am afraid I am so much more than that. I have the power to destroy The World." said the cloud,
"What kind of being are you?" asked Morganna.
"The most powerful computer virus to have ever existed." said the cloud.
The cloud vanished but before saying a few more words.
"There is a place like The World that can give you so much power that Aura could only dream of."
The video ended and another appeared. This one was the upside down dungeon. The man known as Harold was the same as before except his face held a sad expression.
"Why . . . why has done this to me? I created to help me raise her." muttered the man.
He was alone.
"Hate her." said a voice.
He opened his eyes and the gang saw Xana dressed as a Wavemaster, except the robes were black and so was the staff. Xana's logo was on the red orb.
"You created her to raise Aura but instead she was afraid that she would be of any use once Aura was awoken. Now she waits for the one to come. The one who will enter this place.
The one who has your blood in her veins." said Xana,
"Who are you?" asked Harold.
"A friend of your dear old friend Franz Hopper. One who knows how to help you. Give the message when the one enters this room." said Xana.
Xana then vanished into a black cloud. The video ended and Bear turned to them.
"When I looked at this I believed that Xana knew that Tsukasa would be trapped in The World and he knew what Morganna was planning." said Bear,
"I don't understand. What was Xana's motive? Did he somehow plan for this to happen? I am not sure that Xana would allow himself to be destroyed unless he had something planned." said Ulrich.
"The Crimson Knights encountered Xana while he was the World. We tried to subdue him, but for some reason he over powered us with ease." said Ginkan,
"I wish I could see the connection, but the data is not enough. I have only assumptions, but I fear that this much bigger than appears. Xana's meeting with Morganna and Harold, Morganna escaping to Lyoko after Xana was destroyed, and Xana knowing that Tsukasa would be trapped in The World, unable to log out." said Bear.
"You think Xana knew we would destroy him so he got Morganna to come here?" asked Odd,
"I know Xana and that is not something he would plan. He could have easily destroyed Morganna and Aura in The World but he left them alive for a reason." said Aelita.
"What assumptions do you have, Bear?" asked Mimiru,
"The only assumption that I have for now is that Xana might be alive and waiting for the right time to reveal himself, or that he got Morganna into Lyoko just incase he was destroyed." said Bear.
"You forget that my computer would have detected Xana if he was alive. There was no sign of him." said Jeremy,
"We cannot rule out that Xana did not play a hand in Morganna taking control of Lyoko." said Subaru.
"I have heard enough. I think we should go to Sector 5 and see if there is any info on The World in Xana's data base." said Ulrich,
"We can't just go in there. Jana and Morganna might be waiting for us." said Jeremy.
"We don't have a choice, Jeremy. If happened on that video is true than that means that Xana set us up even after he was destroyed. We need to figure out why." said Ulrich.
The others agreed with Ulrich and Jeremy sighed. The Lyoko gang entered the scans followed by Tsukasa and Mimiru. They entered the Mountain Region and Jeremy typed in the password.
SCIPIO
The transport orb appeared and took them to Sector 5.
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The transport orb landed and the gang appeared.
"I think I am finally getting use to that." said Odd,
"You haven't eaten yet." said Ulrich.
"Jeremy, the doors are about to open." said Yumi,
"Be ready everyone." said Jeremy.
The walls opened up and they ran through the maze. It wasn't long before they found the switch and headed for the final platform. Suddenly Tsukasa was knocked of the elevator and fell into a portal.
"Tsukasa!" shouted Mimiru,
"She might have just reappeared at the Community Centre." said Aelita.
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Tsukasa opened her eyes to find herself in a pitch black room. The only light was shining on him. She was in her original human form instead of Wavemaster form.
"Where am I?" asked Tsukasa,
"Tsukasa." said a voice.
Jana stepped out of the shadows and smiled at her.
"Wishes to come true." said Jana, chuckling.
Tsukasa looked at her in shock and stood still.
"How did you get here?" asked Jana,
"What are you doing here?" asked Tsukasa.
Jana smirked and raised her arms, gesturing at the place.
"Home sweet home. The place where I com to recharge my powers." said Jana,
"I would love to stay here, but I must be going." said Tsukasa.
She walked into the dark, trying to find a way out.
"Wish granted." echoed Jana's voice.
A blue light surrounded Tsukasa. She tried to move but could get out. The light was like a force field.
"What is this?" asked Tsukasa,
"Outside this room you might have had a chance. In here any attack you have against me will be turned against you." said Jana, stepping out of the shadows.
She pointed at the light and it dissipated. Jana walked towards Tsukasa.
"You might want to listen because this is a one time offer. Join us." said Jana,
"I would never join the likes of someone like you." said Tsukasa.
"You're cut of from your friends; you are trapped in here with no chance of survival and at my mercy. What hope do you have to stand against Morganna?" asked Jana,
"Morganna is nothing without her human followers or phases. I think I can handle it." said Tsukasa.
"You are so naive. It is adorably brave, but Morganna is getting stronger everyday." said Jana,
"That can't be..." said Tsukasa.
"Do I look like I would joke about something like this?" interrupted Jana, raising her voice.
"You really want me to answer that?" asked Tsukasa.
There was a high pitched shriek as Jana looked up. Tsukasa covered her ears and screamed as she fell.
"So sure you can win?" asked a voice,
"We never have backed down from something that could cause destruction." said Tsukasa.
"Seek to challenge me? After all I have done for you?" asked the voice.
Jana stood over Tsukasa and smiled.
"Morganna, but that's impossible. You are nothing. You are nothing!" said Tsukasa,
"Foolish boy! My victory is near." said Morganna.
"We destroyed you once and we can do it again." said Tsukasa,
"You have made me stronger than ever before! My return, my victory, my triumph is near!" said Morganna.
"No more. No more!" said Tsukasa.
The shriek stopped and Jana stood over her.
"One more time, Tsukasa. Join us." said Jana,
"I will never join you." said Tsukasa.
Jana only smiled at her.
"I was hoping you would say that." said Jana.
Suddenly Tsukasa vanished into another portal as Jana was about to finish her off.
"No!" shouted Jana.
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"Tsukasa?" asked a voice.
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Tsukasa opened her eyes to find herself in the factory. The others stood over with worried looks.
"You gave us a scare there. Jeremy managed to bring you back." said Mimiru.
She pulled Tsukasa up.
"What's wrong?" asked Subaru,
"Morganna is getting stronger than we thought. I was trapped in Jana's lair." said Tsukasa.
"What do you mean?" asked Aelita,
"I think Morganna is going to launch her ultimate attack." said Tsukasa.