Hey! Galix here again! Thanks a bunch to all who wrote reviews. Listen, you guys need to give me ideas. As long as they're not flames, I'll be grateful for them. Also, don't be afraid to send me ideas for any other stories you would like to see about Will and the Code Lyoko gang. That's it for now.
Disclaimer: Still don't own Code Lyoko. Thinking about threatening Bill Gates. Oh well, enjoy this while I plot. MUHAHAHAHAHA!
Chapter 7: Don't Give Up
Will's POV:
They did terrible things to me. Inhuman things. All in the name of science. In the name of progression. In the name of the future. In the name of the government. As they prodded and pricked, tested and tapped, I could only think of one thing, 'Why me Lord?' I know I have done terrible things in my past, so was this retribution? Justice done for my actions I had no memory of? I frequently slipped in and out of consciousness. Like holding water in my hands, I futilely held on in hope of my release. Or death. I waited in vain. The nanites in my blood healed me quickly, but did not prevent the pain. Also, when they left my body they would only survive about an hour or so. This caused them to draw more and more. When there wasn't enough, the scientists would draw from my bone marrow. The cycle repeated every hour or so. My only though through all of this was still 'Why me Lord?'
Aelita's POV
(Jeremie): Here.
We had stopped in front of an abandoned car factory, like the one the supercomputer and Lyoko were stationed. The signal was growing until it seemed to be pinpointed directly here. The information Jeremie had found was that the car factory had been abandoned for years. Right.
(Yumi): You sure Jeremie?
(Jeremie): Yep. The computer's signal is attracted to the signal here so strongly, it's like watching moths with a light.
(Odd): Strong attraction.
(Jeremie): Yep.
(Ulrich): So how do we get inside?
Good question. Better one.
(Aelita): How do you think Will is?
Everyone had this on their mind. Had all along. I was the only one able to actually voice what we were all thinking. Last night we had to go back to Kadic, and the guys were caught by Jim. We had been in close scrutiny by Jim the rest of the week. The weekend was the only opportunity we had had to get away. Waiting so long made everyone feel bad, like we had abandoned Will. Jeremie put on a fake smile.
(Jeremie): I'm sure he's fine Aelita.
They all looked that way. Openly smiling, but inwardly scared for Will.
(Aelita): I hope so.
Will's POV
(Man): Well, well, well. You look bright eyed and bushy-tailed.
(Will): Go to hell.
I answered like a record. Automatically. I knew what he was here for. He would advance before the scientists to try to talk to me into "releasing the power." Sounded like he had watched too many Dragonball Z episodes. It always ended the same way.
(Man): Have it your way. We're still getting necessary information. The only thing we are missing is the power inside of you.
(Will): I don't know anything. Just leave me alone.
(Man): Fine. Do with him what you will boys. But remember, blood and small tissue samples only!
(Scientists): Yes, sir.
They plunged needles and siphoned blood like a bee sucks nectar from a flower. They inserted knives and scalpels; miners digging away to find gold and silver. I was numb to it all. The needles, the scalpels, and the knives. Even the man's taunting. My mind had receded into the inner recesses of itself, hiding in the darkness. I was drawn out my stupor as a klaxon sounded, loud and blaring; rattling my brain.
(Man): Hello again. Guess what? We found kids outside our laboratory, snooping around all over the place. They put up quite a fight.
(Will): I don't know any kids.
(Man): Really? Then why do they claim they know you?
(Will): What?
It was at this moment that they were pushed in. Yumi, Ulrich, Jeremie, Odd, and Aelita.
(Will): Guys?
(Ulrich): Will!
(Yumi): Oh my god…
(Jeremie): Jesus!
(Odd): What did they do to you?
Aelita was simply too stunned to speak. They all stared at my half naked form, seeing the different liaisons and pinpricks that covered my upper torso. I was hung upon the wall by my arms with both my arms and legs bound; a mounted bug tacked onto a board.
(Man): They trespassed and they claim they know you. You seem to know them. Stay here while I decide what to do with them. Happy talking.
He left then, and an deathly silence descended upon us all.
(Aelita): Wh-what did they do to you?
Aelita was crying openly now. Unable to fight against the tears any longer, she approach me and hugged me with caution. At this, tears fell from my eyes too. Seeing her cry was just too much. Heck, for me seeing anyone sad made me sad.
(Will): I'm sorry guys. I'm sorry you got dragged into this. You should never have seen me like this. I'm so sorry. Now, everyone will die because of me! All because of me. I wish I was….
I never finished. Aelita had slapped me. Not hard, but it stung. It brought me back to the present.
(Aelita): Don't you say that! Don't you dare say that! Do you think it's all your fault? We came here on our own power, our own will! William, we came because we're your friends; because we care. Not because you told us to. So don't give up, on us and especially on yourself.
I was simply stunned. That had simply shocked me. Did they really like me like that? Was that what friendship really meant?
(Jeremie): Like Aelita said, Will, don't give up.
As I looked around, each nodded their heads.
(Will): Thank you. All of you…my friends.
Then I heard clapping. Just a singular, slow, mocking clap.
(Man): How touching. Really. It should win an Oscar for sure. Too bad your friends will never see it. They are a nuisance, and are to be disposed of as such.
-Yep, cliffie! I know, I'm evil. Also, I want to apologize for the very descriptive and depressing chapter. To make something clear, the is NOT a Will and Aelita fluffy thing. I just used her to comfort Will because she is the most sensitive person in the group. I mean, try tinking of Ulrich or Yumi doing this. Yeah...NO. Also, this will tie into Code Lyoko soon! Sorry I deviated from the CL path, forgive me!