THE YOUNGEST PRINCESS- A 'brief' explanation and summary of the culture, history, and other things of Lyoko.

Warning: This contains some ranting.

Note: Some names have varied spellings, depending on the age that it was first known. This is the same with some words in the old language.

Key Of Lyoko Family Blood Line

Goddess

Ainkra-(First Queen of Lyoko) Kilind- (First King)

Queen Relinda (Aelita's mother) Olros- (Aelita's Father- Deleted)

Jeremie Beloplis (Human King) Aelita (Youngest Queen) Silica (Deleted)Jenden of Ice

? Name of Child Unknown at Present Time?

Language Key-

Boinden or Boiden- (boy-den)- beloved, or true love: literally means 'heart holder'

Ithlan loth Luve!- "Goddess and Glory!" Any oath, usually used in excitement or prayer.

Inric- Foul one; thing of the dirt; traitor

NINRAS!- "wake up!"

Kilitray- Nonsense, or foolishness

Tiru- "Turn around!"

Crinyas, birrakum le distde! Enra yi wircis- "Shut up, you fools and snipers! Silence your whispers!"

Ir dirtrk o yi- I will delete you

Translation to "Aelita's Lullaby" in Chapter 3 (This may have changed slightly if you have received it after requesting the translation: there are many versions)

"Goddess and Glory

Blessed that be

Queen of the world

So mote it be

Goddess, my true love

Watch over he

Protect him, my true love

For glory"

For those who have read 'Aelita's Theme' in Virtual Poetry, the tunes to this lullaby, and that one, are one and the same. The one in Virtual Poetry was the original "Aelita's Lullaby". The one you have just read was created solely for this story.

O.D.D.- (Often. Demanded. Details.)

What is the 'Summons'?

The summons are something between a prayer service, and the holding of court. The Goddess is sung of, and sometimes, if a crisis or change has occurred, that is discussed in both speech and song.

What's with the 'lemon' in chapter six?

Okay, okay, okay, I GET IT! After all of the multiple mean and mad messages and comments about that, I admit, maybe it wasn't best to put in there. Jeremie and Aelita are innocent, and love is the most pure relationship ever formed. But here are my reasons why I did: they were both very emotional at the time, they were in love, and for God's sake, it's MY story! I know that sounds selfish, but it's true and I'm sorry. There was also a warning both in the beginning of the chapter, and right before it happened. Please, I understand that you have the right to put your own opinion in a review, but if you're just gonna rant and rave when you didn't even have to read it anyway, that's just immature. (This goes for EVERTHING, not just this story. I've written many a furious personal message to those that think they can push their beliefs on the author) Besides, they do get married, and they are (at least) eighteen. So, I'm sorry if the lemon upset you in any way, but it happened, it's staying, so please get over it, or don't read it and review.

Where are Odd, Yumi and Ulrich? What about X.A.N.A.?

This story is focused only on Jeremie and Aelita. I felt I needed to have some fun, and instead of having the same old people, I created some new ones. And X.A.N.A.? The only evil in this story is the simple cruelty of society, which we all have experienced. X.A.N.A. wasn't needed.

Why does everybody sing?

I've always thought Aelita had the coolest power in Lyoko. She can literally do anything, just by singing. I decided to use that as common power-use in Lyoko. The better the singer, and the higher the vocal range, the stronger the magic power of that person. (Needless to say, Aelita is so a soprano. lol)

How old is Aelita?

Since time is way different in Lyoko, compared to earth, it is never stated how old she is. Five years in Lyoko equals one year on Earth. If Aelita went to Earth, aged as she is in Youngest Princess, she would probably be around nineteen. In Lyoko, she is more than a century, but I never had her tell Jeremie that…it would probably scare him. (wink)

Is the names and language the same stuff from…say…'The Earthling Project'?

Mostly, yes. If you read the note in the very beginning, the spelling changes and such extend to my other stories containing any of this.

What does the music from Lyoko sound like?

If you really want to hear what inspired me for a lot of the story, listen to Enya. For those of you who haven't heard of her (and you have probably been living in a hole if you haven't…just kidding!), she's an Irish singer who's music is very atmospheric and calming. She uses a lot of Latin and other languages in her songs, and it's very otherworldly, in more of a fantasy than a sci-fi way. And just for interest, if you were ever wondering what the songs for dancing sound like (such as that all-women dance during the reception in chapter 8) listen to her song 'The River Sings', from her album, 'Amarantine'. The idea for a circle dance came after listening to that.

What's the difference between a 'youngling' and an 'underling'?

An underling is a child, and a youngling is sort of…an adolescent. A teenager. Thing is, there aren't a lot of underlings in Lyoko, since 'births', or makings (a fully Lyoko woman can not become pregnant…but Aelita isn't fully Lyokoian anymore, is she?) only happen during joined couples, or when a heir must be obtained in order for a blood line to survive.

Tell me more about Relika!

Relika, Aelita's crazy best friend, was originally a character based more on…well…me. The old me, anyway. She is slightly immature, though she's loyal, tough, and a good friend. She's also a total rebel, and pretty strong when it comes to her magic. Although I've grown up since I've created her character, she's stayed the same. She's kinda the female Odd of Lyoko. (if you can't tell, I had the idea for this story way before I began writing it.)

Mostly, I use her as a comic relief, or when there is a break in Jeremie and Aelita fluff, but that doesn't mean much.

Relika is the last of her line, a Witch, or Wicka of Lyoko. The rest of her race was whipped out in the battle between Aelita's people and Relika's. Ironically, these two have the strongest bond (other than Jeremie and Aelita) in the entire story. Aelita and Relika are sort of… double trouble. Relika's taught Aelita all her mischief, and this helped Aelita become more than just a cold-hearted young Lyoko girl, like most of the younglings her age. Strangely, Relika, though even less human than Aelita, is more of a human, personality-wise, than even Jeremie, which is saying something. However, Relika is the ultimate anti-romantic, which shows some connection to most of Aelita's race, who don't really believe in love.

When it comes to Relika, the rest of her history/past is mostly a mystery. She dresses in purple and black, her people's most powerful colors. It is obvious that she is not widely accepted, though some, such as Silica and Onya, have given her a chance.

What sort of religion are the people in Lyoko?

Since they worship a 'Goddess', many people immediately assume they're wiccans, and in a way, they are. But I've taken other bits from other religions as well. The Summons, for example, is based off the Muslim tradition of coming to prayer. Everyone comes together to give praises, but instead of on a certain day, like Church for we Christians, it's everyday, whenever the gong sounds. Well…in Lyoko, it's a gong. In Muslim tradition, I believe it's someone reading from their holy book.

When it comes to other ceremonies, such as Jeremie and Aelita's wedding, I used vows, like in the Christian religion, to be the main part of the 'joining'. However, I decided that there was something that needed to be used as sort of a 'ring', without it being a ring. I finally settled on the circlets. Aelita already wore one, but once Jeremie became joined to her, he got one too. And if you're wondering why I had Aelita 'pop the question' instead of Jeremie, I just thought it'd be cool.

Ithlan loth Luve...

May the Goddess bless and keep you for all eternity.

If you have any more questions, concerns, comments, or confessions, P.M. me, and I'll answer as soon as possible.

This is the last thing I ever wrote that had something to do with Youngest Princess. It's more of a rock/ techno love song, so I couldn't find a spot to fit it in, but still…it should go here. Read it, if you like. It's in Aelita's POV.

This is Me

Here I go, once again

Don't know really where to begin

Or how to tell you what I'm feeling

I can't see, my mind is reeling

What to do, what to say

In my world with only day

How can I feel your touch, your hand

Please tell me you understand

I stare out at the sky

Watching as my virtual stars fly by

I sit here, and wonder why

This is me, but who am I?

Here I am, here and now

Don't know why, and I don't know how

I welcome you, human, to my land

You take my heart as you take my hand

Oh, what to do, what to say

I have never felt this way

Into love, out of my mind

Leaving my virtual world behind

I stare out at the sky

Watching as my virtual stars fly by

I sit here, and wonder why

This is me, but who am I?

I was always the Youngest Princess

(Never knowing why)

Always will be the Youngest Princess

(My life is but a lie)

I am still the Youngest Princess

(But I still have to try)

To you, I am just your Princess

(For love like this can never die)

I stare out at the sky

Watching as my virtual stars fly by

I sit here, and wonder why

This is me, but who am I?