Dedication: To Odd and Xenon for obvious reasons. But mostly for the sorry of what I've done to them. May they hug, (O) and kiss (X) and do other stuff till they die( the whole X & O thing. You know Xenon. Odd. X. O. Ignore me for the jokish thing). Apologies for using your names like that too.
Disclaimer: To make is easier, I only claim rights to the plot of this fanfic and to the characters Xenon, Eleanor, and Odyssey. I could care less about the other characters I made up.
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After high school, Aelita had gone to a small college in Paris to get a teaching credential. Aelita, at the same time, worked for as a DJ at night at a club to help put herself through college. Jeremie went to a large university in Paris majoring in a field of computers. Aelita and Jeremie didn't see each other often, despite being in the same city even if it was huge, but they were still together and stayed faithful.
Ulrich went back to Berlin, Germany for college as that was the only way his parents agreed to pay for it. After the first year of college for Aelita, Jeremie, and Ulrich, Yumi came back to France asking for Ulrich. She had gotten the first two years of college down in Japan and she managed to save up enough money for the flight to Paris. Aelita told Yumi that Ulrich was in Germany. The problem was, Yumi had no way to get to Berlin. Aelita talked her boss into getting Yumi a waitress job at the club she DJ-ed at. After a few months, Yumi had enough money. Yumi thanked Aelita for her help and then went Berlin and found Ulrich. They've been going to the University of Berlin for the past two years. Currently, Yumi is expecting a child but she'll be able to get her degree before the baby is due.
As for me, I live on the outskirts of Paris with my daughter, Odyssey. She's a bubbly girl of four. She has long black hair and black eyes with very light skin. Basically, she's a mini-Sissi. Kiwi is, of course, with us. He's getting old and lazy as he is twelve years old. We live in a one story house. It's nothing fancy. We live in a one story house because it's very hard take a person in a wheelchair upstairs.
Xenon still hasn't recovered from the explosion and battle with Xana that happened three years or so ago. She's still not her normal self. I know for sure, that one day she'll be back, but when? I'm not sure.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith had agreed to let me having Xenon at my house to take care of because they say they know that's what would've happened if Xenon was normal.
My normal schedule is to wake up at six and take a shower. I then get Xenon up and dressed. Then I wake Odyssey. While she wants to be a big girl and dress herself, I make breakfast and feed Xenon. Odyssey then comes out to show me that day's clothes. They'll usually weird and different, but then again what do you expect? She is my child.
After a large breakfast, we all take a walk to Odyssey's pre-school. I push Xenon and Odyssey stand next to Xenon holding onto the arm rest. I drop Odyssey off and go back to the house. By then, usually Xenon's nurse shows up.
I had to get Xenon a nurse because I couldn't work at home. Being the CEO, of DRT in Paris, calls for being there for meetings. DRT keeps inventing some of the top of the line electronics and is rising to beat Apple and others. DRT has almost invented all the technology I need to be able to work at home.
After a hectic day at work, I pick up Odyssey and head home. I make dinner and then we eat. I usually play with Odyssey till her bedtime and then tuck her in and read a story or two.
I relax after this and usually spend it talking Xenon. I know I don't get responses but I know Xenon hears me.
Xenon barely moves. The only time she moves is when I give her a shower, get her dressed, get her out of bed, eating and drinking. Her eyes don't focus on anything. It's like she's staring off into space all the time.
I never said Xenon was Odyssey's mom but Odyssey doesn't listen and just calls her 'mommy.' I don't know if she's old enough to be able to get that Sissi is her mother. So I haven't told her yet.
I still don't forget about Sissi. Even if I wanted to, it's impossible. I see Odyssey everyday and she always reminds me of Sissi. In the living room on the mantle, I have a small picture of Sissi from the last year that she had attended Kadic.
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"Come on, Odyssey, bed time." Odd said after seeing his daughter yawn for the fourth time that night. They were in the living room playing with a pair of Barbies. Xenon was in her wheelchair by the father and daughter. Xenon's head was hanging forward with her hair in front of her face. Odd moved the blonde hair behind her ears.
"O-okay daddy." Odyssey said yawning again. Odd picked up his daughter and kissed Xenon the temple before heading to Odyssey's room. The little girl's room was painted powdery pink and was stuffed with Barbies and stuffed animals.
"What story tonight?" Odd asked, as he located the bookshelf.
"Cinderella!" The girl said. Odd took it off the shelf and began to read.
"The clock chimed twelve." Odd read after a while. "'Oh no!' Cinderella said. 'I'm late. I'm sorry.' She said to the prince. 'Don't go.' The prince begged. "No I can't. I must go. I must go. I'm sorry. I'm late!' Cinderella said. She headed through the castle—" Odd stopped as her heard a crash from the living room. "Xenon! Stay here Odyssey." He said as he got up and placed the book down. He ran down the hallway to the living room. The wheelchair was turned over and Xenon was sprawled on the floor. Odd dashed to her side.
"Daddy, do you want me to call 911?" Odyssey asked entering the living room.
"Yes." Odd said, not caring that he just told Odyssey to stay in her room. Odyssey went to the kitchen to get the phone. Odd pulled Xenon's head into his lap. Her eyes were closed, but Odd could felt her breathing. Xenon's whole weight was on Odd. "Xenon, please be alright." Odd pleaded. "Xenon, wake up. Don't go." He started crying. Xenon was half of his life and the other half belonged to Odyssey. Tear spilled over his face and feel onto Xenon's. "Xenon, wake up and be alright."
"Daddy—"
"Not now Odyssey."
"Daddy—"
"I said not now!" Odd shouted. Odyssey was surprised. Odd never yelled at his daughter but then again this had never happened to Xenon. Odyssey began to cry. Odd looked at his daughter and took a deep breath. "I'm sorry Odyssey." Odd apologized. "What?" Odyssey didn't trust herself to talk again so she just pointed to Xenon. "What?" Odyssey continued to point. Odd's breath caught in his throat.
Xenon was looking straight at Odd's face. Her eyes were focused and she was mouthing words. Odd leaned in closer and heard Xenon whisper, "I'm sorry I'm late."
"Xenon are—are you back to normal?" Odd asked. Odd was caught up with hope, if Xenon was back to normal from being an empty shell, then life would be prefect.
Xenon looked at Odd, opened her mouth slightly, smiled, and nodded.
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A/N If you have any questions about anything in this story from, 'What's Xenon's middle name?' to 'Why did you mention Jeremie and Aelita having sex?' to 'Why is William only mentioned like once?' to 'Why at the beginning when Xenon got hurt on Lyoko the wound would be there on Earth?' to anything. I'll answer your question. You can make a whole list and I'll answer every single one and then collect it into a chapter. Just PM or say it in a review.
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Coming soon: A big long author's note filled with regrets and commentary, deleted scenes/alternate scenes/things that never quite made it, FAQ, Bonus Chapter: Odd's 16th birthday.
Do you want it?: Anyone want an epilogue of the epilogue? If you don't that's cool, but I'd say we still want to know more about Xenon's and Odd's post-Lyoko life right? I'd have to write it, but I have an idea. If someone wants it you'll have to wait till July 2nd!