Chapter One: Teddygozilla
Key: These are thoughts, mainly Odd's
This is talk from someone on Lyoko
This is talk from Jeremie when he's on his headpiece talking to the group on Lyoko or in the scanners
Someone on the Phone
Odd's visions
Odd hummed a random tune absently as she held the ladder for Yumi. She could hear Milly and Tamiya talking outside of the room, but generally ignored it. They were probably just filming what they could to put on that new school website thing. What did catch her attention though was, of course, Sissi. "Sorry munchkins, I only talk to real pro reporters. I have no time to waste on a couple of nerds." Sissi said.
Odd snorted. Sissi really was a spoiled brat. And pro reporters? Hah! She was lucky to speak to school reporters! "..Ulrich? Would you, would you be my date tonight?" Odd looked over to Milly to see tears in her eyes.
Shoot… Odd thought glancing over to Milly then Ulrich. Stupid Sissi. Making poor Milly cry.
"Uh..I'm sorry Milly. It wouldn't be a very good idea. I'm too old for you. And uh..well you see I promised I'd go with Yumi." Ulrich said.
At least he tried. Odd thought absently turning back to Milly.
"You see, what did I tell you? But don't worry Milly. I'm sure you'll find a boyfriend for the sandbox dance. Meanwhile, why don't you go play with your dolls." Sissi said with a smirk.
What Odd wouldn't do to punch the smirk clean off Sissi's face. Odd only had a second to think off that beautiful idea before Milly was running out the door in tears. Tamiya calling out Milly as she ran after the crying red-head. Odd stepped out of the room into the hall with Yumi and Ulrich following. "I hope you're proud of yourself." Yumi stated.
Sissi frowned at them. "Y'know.."Odd started looking at her nails, she should paint them, maybe blue.."They say the devil comes with a pretty face.." Odd waiting until Sissi smirked before finishing,"so I guess Sissi's not the devil."
Sissi's eyes widened as she obviously figured out, finally, that Odd was insulted her before letting out a huff and storming off as Yumi and Ulrich laughed lightly. Odd rolled her eyes,"That girl, is an idiot." and walked back to the room to get it ready for the dance.
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Jeremie meanwhile, was working on his laptop in his room. After a few minutes of typing, Jeremie finally pressed enter and waiting a few seconds before speaking,"Aelita? This is Jeremie, do you read me?"
After another few seconds Jeremie spoke again,"Aelita?
Finally a screen opened up on his computer revealing Aelita,"Hi! How are you?"
Jeremie smiled brightly,"I'm fine, how about you?"
"Okay, I didn't see anything unusual around the towers. It all seems quiet. Well, for the moment"
"You know. I'm making progress with my research so..so you can come and live with us."
"The key to materialization!? You found it at last!?"
"Uh..well you not yet. But I'm working on it. It's just a matter of time. Then XANA won't be able to do anything to harm you or us."
"That's great. Thanks."
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"Don't look so gloomy Ulrich. Is it because of Milly?" Yumi asked as she watched Ulrich place tape over the cords.
Odd walked up behind her twirling the microphone using the cord. She glanced to them for a moment before turning back to the microphone and listening. "You could have said yes. You know me and prom."
Odd caught the handle of the microphone easily enough before speaking into it,"Even if i was your date?"
Yumi glanced back at her with a smile. "Sissi really did come on strong," Ulrich commented as Sissi looked at herself in the disco ball,"if meanness is one of the qualities of a beauty queen, she'll get reelected alright."
"That's true,"commented Jeremie,"but try to get Miss World to see that."
Odd laughed and spoke again into the microphone,"Miss World huh? Miss In Her Own World is more like it."
The others laughed as Sissi growled in anger.
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The Lyoko team watched in silence as Sissi was led away wearing her robe. "Whadda ya say we take a look to make sure that our old friend XANA isn't behind this?" Odd asked crouched low on the ground.
"M-hmm" Yumi agreed with a frown.
The group of four calmly walked up stairs to Sissi's room. Ulrich leaned against the wall next to the door as Yumi leaned over to look in while Odd crouched and Jeremie stared straight in. "What do you think?" Ulrich asked glancing around Yumi to Jeremie.
"A simple short circuit. Too many appliances plugged in at the same time." Jeremie stated calmly.
"Hi-fi lights, lady shaver, curling iron, altogether, what do you expect to happen?" Yumi said turning around.
"Not to mention the brain stimulator. Although she probably never figured out how to use it." Odd commented."Anyway. I'm gonna grab the music guys. I'll be down in a bit."
Yumi and Ulrich waved while Jeremie followed them, humming thoughtfully. Odd glanced back to Sissi's room, across from hers. Wonderful, right? Before entering her own room and closing the door. Not noticed Milly and Tamiya.
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Odd opened the door to her room and went to her CD dresser, absently patting Kiwi on the head. Yes CD dresser. She liked her music, of course, she had a CD closet at home...but that was another story. Opening up the dresser, Odd first pulled out her old Subdigitals CD's, taking care to leave her new one in it's proper place. After that she pulled out several CD's that were fast paced only to frown when she realized that Ulrich hadn't returned her Latino Music Workout mix. Looks like I'm breaking into Ulrich's room. Quickly walking to Ulrich's room, Odd easily picked the lock and stepped in before frowning. Pulling out her phone, Odd dialed Ulrich's number. "Hey Odd."
"Hey Ulrich, where did you put my Latino Music Workout mix?"
"Oh, I'll head up to get it now."
"No need, I'm already in your room I just need to know where it is."
"..How..? Never mind. The CD is in the CD player on my desk and the case should be next to it."
"Got it! Be done in a few!"
Odd then hung up, found her CD and left the room after making sure to lock it. Grabbing the rest of her CD's, Odd left her room and walked downstairs. As she walked she happened to hear crying. Stopping, she turned to see Milly crying and Tamiya trying to comfort her. With a frown, Odd placed the CD's down on a bench before walking over. "Something wrong Milly?" Odd asked, hands in her pockets.
Odd crouched down, wrapping her arms around her knees as Tamiya spoke,"Somebody stole her teddy bear."
"And I'm sure it's one of the big kids who did it for spite!" Milly insisted, seemingly forgetting that Odd was a "big kid".
"Milly, you're right." Tamiya said suddenly,
Odd shifted so she was leaning down with her hands on her knees to see the pictures in Tamiya's hands. "Look at this, It's a picture of Sissi's room." Odd shifted again to get a better look at the pictures.
"And look,"Milly pointed to the pillow,"my teddy bear, hidden under her pillow, Incredible."
Odd gave a slight grin,"Agh, who would've believed it. Soon she'll be playing with dolls."
"Okay," said Milly,"c'mon now. We gotta find her."
Tamiya interrupted,"If Jim catches us in the dorm, we're in big trouble Milly."
"You go back to your room," Odd said taking the picture,"I'll handle this."
Both girls made surprised noises before they grinned at her. As Odd turned to leave she heard the two girls rushing off before remembering she had a pile of CD's. Seeing Emmanuel walk by, she called out,"Hey Emmanuel! Can you do me a huge favor?"
Emmanuel glanced at her before walking over. "Sure, whaddaya need?"
"Can you take these CD's for me to the gym? I forgot I have to do something." Odd explained.
"Sure thing Odd, us artist gotta stick together." Emmanuel said with a grin as he picked up the CD's.
"Ya got that right! Thanks Emmanuel!" Odd said, ready to turn to head to Sissi's room.
"Wait! Um Odd can I ask you something?" Emmanuel asked, looking nervous.
Odd turned to him,"Ya Emmanuel?"
Emmanuel took a breath before he spoke,"Odd..would you..um...would you go to the dance with me?"
Odd blinked in surprise before smiling softly,"I'd love to Emmanuel. I'll see you tonight, about 8?"
Emmanuel grinned brightly,"Ya! Definitely, I'll see you then!"
Odd laughed and gave a wave before rushing off to find Milly's teddy bear.
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Odd was confused. She glanced at the bed before glancing to the picture. Everything was moved around. The bed didn't look like the picture anymore. This was..worrying. Placing her hands on her hips, Odd frowned. After a moment of thought she left the room to meet with the others. After hearing some..interesting gossip..she finally entered the gym. Odd quickly began to help. "What happened to Sissi, it was..it was kind of weird, don't you think?" Jeremie stated as Odd opened another box.
"It was a short circuit," Ulrich replied,"a simple short circuit. What else could it be?"
"I'm not so sure. And you know just what I mean." Jeremie said back.
Yumi looked up,"Anyway, let's play it real cool. Walls have ears ya'know."
Odd glanced up to Herb and Nicholas, she was right. "Well, I've got to go now and get ready for the prom tonight. Sometimes being a day student can be a total drag." Yumi said with a half smile.
"Don't complain," Ulrich insisted,"No one wakes you at 6am, you have hot water, and you don't have to deal with Odd breaking into your room every night because she's bored."
"You wanna come Odd?" Yumi turned to the Italian girl.
"Nope!" Odd called out body half way down a tall box.
Yumi gave a small laugh,"Alright, see you later." then Yumi walked out.
"I better go too, I have something to check on really quick. See you guys in a bit!" Odd said as she climbed out of the box and ran out of the room.
Arriving at her destination, Odd stopped when she noticed Mr. Delmas. "Odd, uh are you looking for something?"
"Oh, uh no you see I just heard about what happened to Jim. Do they know who attacked him?" Odd asked, giving her best innocent look.
"Uh, no for now I think our gym teacher could use some rest."
Noticing the paper Mr. Delmas crumbled up and threw away, Odd waited until he was gone before walking to the trash. Making a mental note to ask Yolanda for some hand sanitizer, Odd pulled out the paper and un-crumpled it. Odd could only give a gasp when she saw a picture(badly drawn) of what seemed to be a...a teddy bear. Milly's bear!
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"XANA in a teddy bear?" Ulrich asked, not sure if Odd was joking or not.
"Ya, I'm pretty sure," Odd said leaning on Ulrich.
"He's always there when you least expect him." Jeremie commented, hand partially covering his mouth.
"Okay guys," Odd looked up from the picture to her two male friends,"who goes and who stays here?"
"We can't have a solo mission. It's too dangerous without Yumi. If you go alone you never know what you're going to find over there." Jeremie said, frown and all.
Ignoring that small speech completely, Odd spoke up. "I volunteer."
"What did I just say, huh?"
Odd frowned at Jeremie. "Well, have you got any other ideas? There have been two accidents. We can't leave the school unguarded. And even going back in time, if there's an accident it's all over."
"Odd is right," Odd turned to Ulrich as he crumbled the drawing back up,"You go and I'll stay." Odd easily caught the drawing as Ulrich threw it,"If I find any clues I'll pass them on to you. Go on, and say hi to you-know-who for me."
As Jeremie smiled and blushed, Odd couldn't help but think Voldemort? Oh wait..right Aelita..whoops...
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Rushing thru the sewers was the weirdest feeling. It was smelly, but gave her a freedom that she never thought she would find underground. Arriving first at the ladder, Odd propped her board up before beginning to climb. Making it to the top, she only had to wait a few moments before Jeremie climbed out. The two then rushed to the ropes. For some reason, Odd didn't really like this part. She never got why. After leaving Jeremie with the supercomputer, Odd went down in the elevator to the lower level. Odd stepped into the scanner after a moment and shut her eyes. "Transfer Odd. Scanner. Virtualization."
After the feeling of wind died away, Odd opened her eyes and saw Lyoko. Gravity quickly took hold and she landed easily enough with one knee bent and one to the ground. Turning around. She quickly saw Aelita and rushed over. After finding out the carnival size bear could be going after Yumi, she could only hope they'd find the tower. Fast.
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Aelita was falling. Odd could see Aelita reaching for her and screaming. The hit from a Krank hitting the rock above her snapped Odd out of her trance. She then rushed after Aelita. "Odd, be careful. You only have 50 life points left."
Turning and flipping backwards, Odd called out,"Laser Arrows!" shooting and destroying two Krank's, then another causing the fourth to fall.
Odd was relieved for all of 2.5 seconds before Aelita's gasp caught her attention. Her vision was coming true. Ulrich was going to murder her. Odd jumped after Aelita. Grabbing onto Aelita, Odd turned to the wall and grabbed onto the walls with her claws, she slid for a few seconds before they stopped. "Oh..phew..oh we can't leave you alone for one second huh?"
Aelita looked to the wall,"Odd, I think I found something."
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"Odd, hurry up. teddy's getting angry."
Odd nearly groaned. "Okay okay."
"The tower can't be too far." Aelita stated as she followed the red pulses. "Let's see now."
Odd followed Aelita for a moment before a noise caught their attention. Turning the two gasped. Damn Megatank. "Houston, we have a problem" Odd called before running off with Aelita.
I hope Ulrich's doing better then we are. Odd hoped. Reaching the end of the tunnel both dd and Aeita lept out of the way of the Megatank, allowing it to go past them and hit the tower. Looking up Odd spoke,"We found the tower Jeremie."
"Great, well done. Now all you have to do is deactivate it."
"Okay,"Odd replied,"just give me a minute to say hi to an old buddy of mine."
Odd placed her hands on her hips. "Cut the courtesy, you only have 50 life points left. You can't let him hit you!"
"Just trust me Jeremie!" Odd called out aiming at the Megatank.
Dodging once, Odd aimed again. "Now that's what I call a really warm welcome." and she dodged again. Barely.
"Jeremie! Odd's not going to make it on his own!" Aelita called.
"Thanks for the vote of confidence Princess!" Odd called standing as Jeremie spoke as well.
"Yes she will, Odd go on. You have to hit the target."
I'm going to murder him for all this talk. Odd thought absently as she took aim again. "I hope Ulrich's doing better than I am…"she muttered under her breath.
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Sissi screams really annoyingly. Ulrich thought absently looking up in fright as the teddy bear walked on all fours into the gym. Then it looked at him. I hope Odd's doing better than I am.
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"Odd, it's now or never!"
"Calm down Einstein! I'm missing a date for this!"
Odd dodged again, only this time she jumped towards the Megatank and landed with a foot on each side of the open Megatank. Odd then aimed to the eye and shot before pushing off. She landed lightly as the Megatank rolled to the opposite wall and exploded. Odd gave Aelita with a thumbs up,"Told you to calm down."
"Go on Aelita. It's up to you."
And Aelita entered the towers.
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Ulrich was sure that his life was flashing before his eyes. He jumped out of the way of the teddy bear's paw. He ran quickly towards the door only to be hit on the back by the teddy bear. He tumbled down and landed roughly on his side. He kept his eyes shut for a moment before he remembered he was in danger. Hearing the growling, Ulrich looked up with wide and fearful eyes. Turning onto his back, Ulrich looked up as the bear lifted a paw, ready to crush him. Out of reflex, Ulrich held up his arms and shut his eyes. Hurry up Odd! he thought frantically. He felt the air shift as it moved down towards only to suddenly stop. Tentatively opening his eyes he was relieved to the bear frozen. "Ulrich, are you okay?" Yumi called to him as she walked over and knelt down.
"Sure." he said softly as Yumi pulled him into a hug. And no, he was not blushing. Feeling the return to the past begin to take effect, he pulled away from Yumi and spoke,"Ready for a trip into the past Yumi?" and they both smiled as light overtook the room.
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"Urlich...would you uh would you...would you be my date?" Milly asked.
Odd glanced to Ulrich as he walked over to her. Ulrich placed his hands on Milly's shoulders and knelt to her height. "Be glad to Milly. I'll see you here at 8."
Milly looked overjoyed. "Really!?"
"Why sure,"Ulrich replied standing and looking to Yumi,"You're not too mad at me are you Yumi?"
"Not at all," Yumi replied,"After all my secret admirer will be taking me, right Odd?"
Odd smirked,"I'm sure Jeremie would love to take you Yumi."
Ulrich and Yumi looked surprised for only a moment before smiling and nodding.
Sissi was fuming,"What!? But..Ulrich! You're going to go with that silly baby!"
"That's right, I sure am. But don't worry. When your brain gets another neuron or two maybe I'll go out with you too." Ulrich comment a hand still around Milly.
Sissi growled and gained an embarrassed blush as the Lyoko group plus Milly and Tamiya laughed. "You are recording Tamiya I hope." Milly spoke looking at her friend.
"You bet I am, this is a scope!" Tamiya replied camera to her eye.
"A super scope!" Milly agreed as Sissi stormed off.
Odd turned to her friends. "I'll be back in a bit guys, I have someone to find. And Milly? If you want help getting ready for tonight, you know where my room is. I should be there in about half an hour to an hour." and Odd rushed off.
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"Emmanuel!"
Emmanuel turned around to see Odd running over to him. "Hey Odd! You're just the person I wanted to see!" he told her.
"Really? You're just the person I wanted to see too. Why did you want to see me?" Odd asked as she came to a stop in front of him.
"Would you...uh...would you go to the dance with me?" Emmanuel asked, a light blush on his face.
"I'd love too Emmanuel! But would you be able to help me spread something without Siss, Nicholas, Herb, Jeremie, Milly, Tamiya, Ulrich, and Yumi knowing?"
Emmanuel looked confused. "Sure...what?"
Odd grinned wildly,"Do you wanna embarrass Sissi to a whole other level?"
Emmanuel grinned.
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"Honestly Ulrich! How have you never figured out how to tie your tie!?"
Ulrich just helplessly shrugged. He was dressed in a dark green long sleeved dress shirt with the sleeves folded up to his elbows, a black vest, black slacks, a pair of black shoes, and a black tie that Odd was currently putting on him. Odd was dressed in a pair of black jeans with a purple loose and flowing shirt, a purple beaded necklace, thigh high purple boots, and fingerless gloves reaching to her mid upper arm with her hair in a stylish loose bun. Jeremie was dressed similar to Ulrich, but instead had a blue dress shirt. Yumi was dressed in a black shirt, red short skirt, thigh high red and black socks, black with red edged gauntlet gloves and her hair down like normal. Odd had dressed Milly in a simple green dress with black leggings and even put a bit of lipstick on her with her hair lightly curled. Most people didn't realise that Odd had a collection of make up and stylish products to put Sissi's collection to shame. Odd just normally didn't want to use them. After fixing Ulrich's tie, Odd stepped back and allowed Yumi and Milly to swoop in to talk to Ulrich. Odd quickly and quietly pulled Tamiya to the side and whispered into her ear the short version of her plan. Tamiya grinned and nodded. Odd then went to Jeremie and Yumi before ending with Ulrich. "So where's your date Odd?" Milly asked curiously.
"He'll be here in a minute. He just had to finish something last minute." Odd replied with a smile.
"Odd!" a voice called.
The group turned to see Emmanuel walking up. He was dressed in a pair of dark jeans, a dark violet shirt, and ankle high boots with all of his hair pulled back into a ponytail at the nape of his neck. "Why does he get to wear jeans..." Ulrich moaned.
"Because he knows how to tie a tie!" Odd called to him as she walked over to meet Emmanuel halfway,"Everything set?" she asked him as she gave him a hug.
"Yup, everything's ready." was Emmanuel's reply.
Odd smirked before clearing her face to a smile,"Let's go in guys!" she chirped up.
Odd took Emmanuel's hand and led the group in. We did well. Odd thought before Emmanuel pulled her to the dance floor. After what felt like only minutes but was actually hours of dancing, Mr. Delmas called for their attention to to announce the year's Beauty Queen. "And now everyone," Mr. Delmas spoke,"it's time to elect the young lady who combines more than any other girl, charm, grace, beauty, and elegance. And here is our first candidate! Elisabeth Delmas…"
Odd tuned out the speech before glancing to Emily LeDuc and nodding. Emily then nodded to Theo Gauthier, Theo nodded to Naomi N'Guyen, Naomi nodded to Thomas Jolivet who then nodded to Odd and disappeared to the side room intending to grab the special ballots. Odd grinned at Emmanuel who grinned back as they ignored Mr. Delmas. After what felt like forever, Mr. Delmas finished and asked everyone to vote. Thomas made sure Milly was the only one to get the original ballot. After everyone voted, Naomi made sure to count the ballots so no one would notice until it was too late. Emily was then in charge of taking the envelope to Mr. Delmas. "Alright students. This year's runner up is….Heidi Klinger! ANd our winner is...well this is strange..but I suppose I could allow it," by this point Sissi and Milly looked confused,"Our winner is...Amelia Solovieff!"
Both Sissi and Milly gasped. Everyone began to cheer as Milly was led up by Ulrich. Odd smiled. Today was good.
