Chapter 5: The Tournaments Opening

It is the next day as the Team Kiwi team got up very early to fly over to New York City, the place where the Lyoko World Tournament is being held. As soon as they got to the hotel the first thing Odd did was just fall on his own bed in the room that he shared with Ulrich.

Now at the Television station, Team Kiwi is standing with the other teams as the Announcer shouts. "It's what we have been waiting for all year, the Lyoko World Tournament," everyone claps and cheers as he continues. "Yes the Virtual game that let's you have up to five members on your team, this game doesn't test how long you can stare at a screen. It focuses on brain power, strategy, physical strength and speed, and most of all, Teamwork."

"Now to the reason you have showed up today, it is to see the five of the best teams from all over the world before they face off each other in Lyoko, and representing their schools. Starting with last years Champions and here for their second win in a row. From right here in America, AD Tech High's Team Projects!"

Then the light shines down from the ceiling at the team as the crowd goes wild. "The Controller of the Team is Michael Barak, the Deactivator is Jamie Dagda and the position of the Bodyguards goes to Kristen Judo, Jack Cephas, and the leader of the team, Frediano Heat!"

The crowd cheers as Frediano says under his breath. "It's Fredi (Pronounced Fred-die)."

"Next we go to the team you love to hate, the ones with the motto "No Competition, No Hurry." From Transylvania's Vlad High, last year's runner up, Team Sin!"

Then the light shines down on Team Sin as the crowd all boo's at them. "Now, they wish to be called by their nicknames so for the teams Controller is Virus, the Deactivator is TNT, and the Bodyguards are Shadow, Sword Hunter and the team's leader, Bloodlust!"

The crowd continues to boo at them as Bloodlust just smirks and replies. "And soon, we will show that Team Sin is the best, by any means necessary."

"From that comment from Team Sin's leader Bloodlust, we can expect a great match this year. Now on to the next team, all the way from Canada, Oak High's team, Team Hyper!"

Then a light shines down on Team Hyper as the crowd applauds and cheers as the team seems to be admiring all of the attention. "The team also wishes to be called by their nicknames so the Controller is Backfire, the Deactivator is the youngest member ever to be here at the Lyoko Tournament, Destruere at age of eight," Everyone claps as the young girl with long black curly hair and a pure white dress curtsies to the crowd. "And the Bodyguards for this team are Reality, Poker, and the leader, Twister!"

The crowd cheers as the long red hair female leader Twister comments. "Thank you, there will be a new Championship team by the end of this Tournament, so get our autographs now before the prices skyrocket."

"Good to know Team Hyper," the announcers replies. "Now, the next team comes all the way from Japan, Cromartie High's Team Shadow!"

The crowd cheers as the light appears on Team Shadow as the announcer continues. "For the teams Controller we have Kome Ookami, the Deactivator is Kari Robertson, and the Bodyguards are Nina Mikado, Gaia Masters, and their leader Ryu Flame!"

The crowd applauds as the final team is being announced.

Now last but not least, they maybe the Underdogs of this Tournament, but great potential is expected from this team, please give your applauds to the team from France. Kadic Junior High School's Team Kiwi!"

Then the light shines down on the team, the crowd applauds as he continues. "For the Controller, we have Jeremy Belpois. And what an honor we have for this tournament as this Team's Deactivator is the daughter of one of the Creators of Lyoko, Aelita Hopper!"

The crowd gives her a standing ovation as she blushes from embarrassment. "And the ones who will be protecting this pink haired beauty are Odd Robbia, Yumi Ishiyama, and the leader of the team Ulrich Stern!"

The crowd cheers once again as the Announcer walks over to Aelita and asks. "Do you have any words you wish to say to your fans?"

Aelita stutters to answer as no words seem to come out of her mouth. That is until they hear a voice boom from the other end of the studio. "It's ok my daughter, just speak what ever is on your mind."

The entire studio is in shock as the Announcer shouts in excitement. "And if I didn't think this place could be honored enough, special guest that need no introduction, two of the creators of Lyoko, Franz and Anax Hopper!"

The brothers make it to the front with the crowd cheering their heads off as Aelita says with joy on her face. "Father, Uncle."

Franz walks over to his daughter. "It's good to see you again Aelita," he says as he then walks over to the announcer and signals him to hand over the microphone.

The announcer gladly hands it over as Franz announces. "I had to come here personally to thank you all for coming to show your support to this Virtual Game Sport that I and many of my associates including my brother helped create. Many new surprises will happen in this year's tournament that I hope you will all enjoy. Now give another round of applause to the five hard working teams for getting this far!"

Once again, the crowd cheers as he walks back over to the Announcer and hand him back his microphone, then says to his daughter. "Even though I might be your father and Anax is your Uncle, you know you won't be able to get any information of what is to happen from us."

"I know dad," she replies with a smile on her face. "But our team doesn't need to cheat, we will win fair and square."

"That is good to hear, see you later and good luck," Franz says to her as he and his brother walk back off the stage.

"Now the way this is going to happen is simple, there is a large screen behind me that will randomly choose two of the five teams and two of the for Regions and tomorrow they will face off each other, if you lose twice during the tournament you are automatically disqualified. Each day will have one match, so now let's get this started and let's select our first teams to fight!"

Then on the screen behind him, the different teams and Regions changed at a rapid pace, everyone on the end of their seats until the first one slowed down and the Announcer declares. "And our first match of the Lyoko Tournament will be," the sign then stops for the first. "Team Kiwi in the Desert Region!"

Team Kiwi is jumping with excitement. That was until they found out that they were facing. "And the team you will face is Team Sin in the Ice Realm."

"You've got to be kidding, those weaklings are our first match?" TNT says aloud.

"Well, fresh meat. This will be fun," Shadow adds.

"Just save me the brown hair one," Sword Hunter says with a sinister grin on her face.

"Hey, we will kick your butt tomorrow!" Odd yells back as Bloodlust just chuckles.

"I would love to see you try."

"You can tell by this heated argument that tomorrow's match will be one for the books. Your match tomorrow is at noon in the Lyoko Stadium, so rest up and get ready for a great match!"

Now a little later, Aelita is getting ready but Yumi is lying on her bed facing away from the pink haired one. "Hey Yumi, are you sure you don't want to come with me and the guys to the "All you can eat food court" in the hotel?"

"Yeah, I'm sure," she replied in a depressed tone of voice, not showing her roommate the small stream a tears that are coming down her eyes as she holds the pillow close to her chest.

"Come on Yumi, you haven't eaten anything since we have gotten here. You should come with us."

"No thanks, I just want to take a nap," she answers back.

"Ok, I just hope you eat something soon," Aelita then walks out as she continues to cry into her pillow.

Now Aelita knocks on Ulrich and Odd's door as Jeremy walks up as well. "So Jeremy, how is your single room?" Aelita asks in a bit of a jealous tone.

"You don't need to be jealous Aelita, with all of the stuff I brought with me it is smaller than your rooms," he reinsures.

Just then, Odd comes out and says. "Come on, let's get to that food court."

"Where is Ulrich?" Jeremy asks.

"He says he just wants to stay in his room today, just to get use to the new area."

Now in his room, Ulrich is watching TV and flipping through the channels, each one some kind of romance show as he thinks about the kiss Sissy gave him.

Do I like her that way, but I like Yumi. But she likes Will from Team Dark, so should I give up on her and go out with Sissy?

Now with Jeremy and Aelita as they are sitting at the table as Odd comes over with two trays filled with food. "I'm going to have to eat twice as much then usual, need my strength for tomorrow."

"Remember Odd, this is an "All you can Eat Buffet," not "You Can Eat Everything Buffet."

"Yeah yeah, we will just see about that," Odd replies as he starts to devour the stomach turning amounts of food as they hear a girl call out from the other side of the court.

They see Team Sin's Sword Hunter and Virus selecting food as Sword Hunter wearing what looked like a black leather bathing suit and black high heels says. "Come on, don't you have something less in fat. It takes a lot of hard work to keep this figure."

"Just get something Susan, and stop making a scene," Virus says to her.

"You really like to take away all of the fun I have, don't you Jenny," Sword Hunter pouts back, but then she spots the Team Kiwi eating and walks over to them. "Hey there, you're Team Kiwi, right?"

"Yes, that is right," Aelita replies. "And you are Team Sin, right?"

"You got that right sweetie, the darkest team ever to hit this game spotlight."

"Yet by how you dress, you kind of ruin our reputation," Virus comments as Sword Hunter pouts again.

"It would be a crime to hide this body. Besides, it works great for my black widow style. Bring the boys in with my looks, then break their hearts when I say no."

"So why are you over here," Jeremy asks. "Here to scare us?"

"Don't tell me your life is only focused on that game," Virus replies.

"Yeah, we save that for Lyoko," Sword Hunter replies. "It's a Ceasefire between matches. And to show you how true we are, we will drop or nicknames as my name is Susan Knives and my female friend here her is Jenny Sebastian."

Then all of a sudden, Kristen and Jamie from Team Projects walk over and the long blonde hair female teammate says. "Hey Susan hey Jenny, longtime no see."

"You two are friends?" Odd asks in disbelief. "You were second to Team Projects, I thought you two would be big rivals."

"Did you mention to them about the Ceasefire Susan?" Kristen asks.

"Yup, but it looks like they didn't believe me," Susan replies as she sees Team Projects shy teammate. "So how is Jamie doing, still as shy as ever I assume."

"Not quite, he now has a girlfriend," Kristen replies with a grin on her face as Team Projects youngest teammate Jamie's face turns a bit red.

"Oh, that is fun to know," Susan replied with a sinister grin. "Who is the lucky lady?"

"It's the Principles daughter, Mary Rogers. You should see them together, she never let's go of his arm."

Jamie's face is a deeper shade of red as Susan just grins. "I bet our new friends have something like this as well," then she looks at the pink hair girl. "With your smooth skin and figure, just wear some more reveling clothes and you could probably have the boys eating out of your hands."

"She doesn't need to change," Jeremy snaps back as they all look at him suspiciously besides Aelita, whose cheeks are a light shade of pink as Susan and Kristen just grin. "W-what I mean is, well I mean..."

"For the Team's Controller, you aren't that bright," Jenny comments to the one with glasses.

"Well, let's just start eating already!" Odd cries out.

To Be Continue

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