Two chapters down and God knows how many more to go lol. I really do liking writing Domino's POV though. It's something to enjoy and she is different than most characters I have created in both my stories on here and others that haven't been uploaded on here.
If anyone wants to know what Domino looks like, I'll give a description here. She has short blonde hair, green eyes, moon pale white skin and she is just about the same height as Aelita. Domino normally wears a pair of boy shorts and a short T-shirt. She isn't exactly that modest with what she wears as you will see on some occasions.
Chapter two is basically the very first episode of Code Lyoko. This is also the first time you see Domino's Lyoko form and powers which for me is great. I'm not gonna say anything here because that would spoil the surprise. You learn a few small things about Domino but nothing too important except for one small hint to her past.
So I'll stop there and let you read on. Review plese either good or bad. I hope to hear what you think. I don't own anything from Code Lyoko apart from the OCs created for this particular story and others that I have written over the years
Enjoy!
Chapter Two: First Mission
There's something about school dances that are quite fascinating because sometimes they are pointless especially when it comes to dates. I just don't understand it. I'm going with Odd for the dance but it wouldn't kill me if he changed his mind but knowing him, he wouldn't. It's an interesting friendship we have as we do get along bizzarely well at least as far as I manage to compared to the others. Jeremie and the others are fine but they're more on edge about me rather than Odd who seems to just let me be as far as he can. I do like that though, it gives me break from the obvious distrust I still have but it's fading slowly.
Anyway, minus Jeremie who is in a conversation with his Aelita, we're all helping to prepare the hall for the prom tonight. I don't normally phrase it like that but I think being back in reality is starting to rub off on me. Prom is supposed to be an important rite of passage as I remember Edward Cullen saying but I don't like Twilight and I never agree with what he says given that the story is stupid and the characters are even worse that at least most of them.
"Someone explain to me why we're doing this?" I ask.
"Well, it gives us a day away from class." Odd answers.
"Fair enough but I'm not liking the idea. It's an American rip-off at the core of the matter."
"Are you always this fun a date?"
"You don't have to go with me if you don't want to."
"Yumi's going with Ulrich and every other girl in school has a date so you're the only one who is free. My only hope of going to the prom."
"So basically I'm the last resort. You definitely know how to make a girl feel special, Odd."
We both seem to smile at each other playfully. I turn my head seeing little Milly standing there looking extremely nervous like she's about to go skydiving without the parachute. I don't have anything against Milly in fact she reminds me of myself when I was around her age even though I'm not that much older than her.
"Ulrich will you...will you be my date?" Milly asks her voice breaking.
Ulrich doesn't really know how to respond but it is a case of knowing how to let her down gently. Ulrich isn't the type to be cruel to people unless they deserve it. We all seem to centre on Ulrich and the response that he is going to give her as we all see that it is going to be a no but it seems rather cruel in itself while trying to be kind. Cruel to be kind.
I'm sorry, Milly. It just wouldn't be right. I'm too old for you and anyway I promised to go with Yumi." Ulrich says pretty awkardly.
"Oh,well. I'm sorry, Milly. I'm sure you'll find a date for the sandbox dance. In the meantime, why don't you play with your dolls?" Sissi taunts.
Milly storms out of the room feeling absolutely devestated with Tamiya chasing after her wanting to cheer her up. Like the others, I can't stand Sissi as she is just the Ice Queen. Stuck-up and thinks that she is better than everyone else but almost everyone manages to tolerate her attitude apart from us because we don't feel that much of a need to conform. Not everyone falls for that false charm. This type of thing is why I wish people could see her for what she is
"I hope you're proud of yourself." Yumi scorns.
"Why did you do that to Milly?" I question not seeing the reason.
"She wasn't going to get a date. I helped her out. Can you imagine if she turned up dateless in front of everyone?"
Considering that the only reason she's even able to go to the prom is that she is in the running for that shallow beauty queen title, she can't really say anything. I shake my head in absolute disbelief and head back into the hall as it's not very often that I think of someone as a bitch to put it lightly.
"She's an ice queen. Why do I feel like we are the only ones who can see that?" I pace still feeling aggeravated.
"We aren't but no-one says anything." Yumi answers.
Ulrich has stayed quiet since what happened earlier. I think I would liked it if he would have said yes. It would have been nicer looking back on it. I'd rather not give Sissi any taste of a victory.
"Don't look so gloomy, Ulrich. You could have said yes. You know me and the prom..." Yumi says.
"Even if I was your date?" Odd responds on the mic.
I look up at Sissi examining her reflection in the mirror ball. Mirrors are supposed to pierce beyond the looking glass. If only it would show what we all know about her and who she really is. I see right through her in every sense.
"It's not you I'm annoyed with, Ulrich. It could have gone better but I'm more likely to kill the Ice Queen up there." I say.
"Siss did come on pretty strong. If meaness is one of the qualities of a beauty queen, she'll get re-elected alright." Ulrich replies.
"That's true but try getting Miss World to see that." Jeremie says.
"Miss World, huh? Miss In Her Own World is more like it!" Odd responds on the mic.
The whole hall can hear that which annoys Sissi which suits me just fine as I hear her growl under her breath. We all laugh at that knowing Sissi deserves it and more. I get off the stage thinking that if I had to get ready for this so-called party then I might as well make some effort.
"Where are you going?" Jeremie asks.
"My room and sort out something for this commerical rip-off." I answer.
It's not like I go to parties, dances or proms which all seem to add to the same thing. The bigger the crowd, the more alone I feel so they aren't that as defining as most people think they are. It's supposed to be a casual-smart dress code but my clothes are just casual. There are a few dresses in there but wearing them annoy each time because they come with heels and heels just hurt my feet to the point where I feel like I'm walking on knives. Good times, huh?
I might as well stick with my short emerald dress for tonight if nothing comes up...heaven forbid! I hear my phone viberate and see that it is Jeremie calling me. Let's see, must be a Xana attack or suspicion of a Xana attack. Jeremie really only calls me when we need to meet up more than anything else considering we're together all the time.
"What is it, Jeremie?" I ask.
"I think there's a possible Xana attack. Meet us in the arches." Jeremie says.
"Alright, I'll be right there."
The picture is definitely a reason to be cautious. Sissi had a accident in her room. It's not really clear what happened but her room has been completely teared apart. She had it coming in my personal opinion and she deserves more than what she just got. Sissi does look like she had been attacked rather than it being a freak accident.
"Why don't we check that our old friend Xana isn't behind this?" Odd asks.
"Yeah." I agree.
We did have to check Sissi's room. Jeremie needed to examine it so he can find out what really happened rather than us just jumping to the wrong conclusion. It looks like a tornado hit a trailer park in Sissi's room but why would Xana go after her? It doesn't quite add up.
"Well, what do you think?" Ulrich asks.
"A simple short circuit. Too many appliances plugged in at the same time." Jeremie concludes.
"Yeah, lights,l ady shaver and curling iron all together; what do you expect to happen?" Yumi responds.
"Not to mention the brain stimluator although she probably never figured out how to use it." Odd replied.
"Can't argue there." I agree.
Jeremie doesn't seem that convinced about the short circuit explanation. Knowing Xana, it wouldn't be like him to not focus on us but he might be trying to throw us off-guard. Years of being his prisoner makes you learn a few things about a person or a virus in this case. We're still helping to prep the hall for the prom but I really can't take my mind off what happened earlier.
"What happened to Sissi was really weird, don't you think?" Jeremie asked.
"It was a short circuit, a simple short circuit. Didn't you say so Jeremie?" Ulrich said.
"I'm not sure and you know exactly what I mean." Jeremie answered.
"I'm not really convinced either." I add.
"Anyway, let's play it cool. Walls have ears, you know." Yumi replied spotting Nicholas and Herb. "Well, I gotta go and get ready for the prom tonight. Sometimes being a day student can be a total drag."
"No complaint. No-one wakes you up at 6am, you have hot water and you don't have to sleep next to smelly Odd." Ulrich lists.
I can't concentrate on this. I'm too pre-occupied about Xana. It sounds like I'm obsessed but that's not the case. Unless, I see for myself that a tower hasn't been activated then I don't think I'll be able to let this go. I unlock my Ipod and starting playing music trying to calm my mind by listening to The Script.
Susipicion is a good thing to have with my life and I was right to be worried when Odd had found a new lead that seems to give a very strong hint of a Xana attack. I didn't think that Xana would attack using a teddy bear. Jim got attacked by one although he just sounds insane but I don't rule anything out anymore.
"Xana in a teddy bear?" Ulrich questions.
It sounds quite comical when you hear it out loud but it's a threat so I'd rather not underestimate it. Sissi should be grateful that it was just her room that got destroyed and not her if only she knew. Jim had it pretty light compared to what Xana wants to do to us.
"Yeah,I'm almost sure." Odd says. "Okay, so who goes and who stays here?"
"I guess our date will be in Lyoko." I confirm.
"Fine, Domino will go too and I'll stay here. Say hello to you know who for me." Ulrich decides.
We arrive at the factory while Jeremie stayed in the computer lab to debrief Aelita, Odd and I head into the scanner room. I haven't been on Lyoko since I arrived here for the first time and I haven't met Aelita just yet. The name is definitely ringing bells in my head but it's the name of a virtual being and nothing more.
"Aelita, you there?" Jeremie asks.
"Hi, there." Aelita says.
"We think Xana has launched an attack. Have you noticed anything?" Jeremie continues.
"No, nothing but we can take a closer look. "Aelita replied.
"I'm sending Domino and Odd, Ulrich had to stay to watch for any Xana activity at school." Jeremie explains. "Anything there, Ulrich?"
"Looks we have a problem,a big one." Ulrich replies.
The transfer to Lyoko is always strange as it definitely feels like you're entering the stratosphere. My Lyoko character is definitely inspired by Katniss from The Hunger Games. I wear the black unitard that she wore when she was first called 'The Girl on Fire'. If only I was as strong as Katniss though. I see Aelita standing at a crater and something seems to freeze when I first see her...I thought it was a coincidence.
"Jeremie, we have a problem. The bear got out the school."Ulrich tells us.
"If it's under Xana's control, it will only get much madder. It'll go for anyone that's around. Especially his mortal enemies like you." Aelita mentions.
"Oh, no! Yumi." Ulrich realises.
That crater is massive, it looks like it goes on forever. Odd doesn't seem like he wants to go down there either but we might not have a choice in the matter.
"See that? The tower Xana's activated can't be too far away."Aelita says.
"Not down there anyway." Odd dismisses.
"Well, we might have to go down that crater." I sigh.
"Maybe on the other plateaus." Aelita suggests.
"Too late! Here come our welcoming commitee." Odd says.
A whole bunch of Kankarelats appeared. I'd never really had to face any monsters outside my escape attempt which managed to work. A dagger manifests in my hand. I throw it at one of them completely destroyed it. The dagger moves right back into my hand. I love that they do that. It makes my life easier.
"I manifest any weapon I want. I still have limits though." I reveal.
We're heading down that crater whether we want to or not as these things are backing us down there anyway. Odd's own Lyoko power is interesting. Laser arrows? That's something you don't see everyday. I wonder what Ulrich and Yumi have for weapons but I'll find out at some point later on.
"Domino, Odd! We have no choice." Aelita decides.
"Typicial."I sigh.
I need to use one more power. Manifesting takes time but my other power doesn't but comes with a cost. I put my hand on Odd's shoulder which makes him get a puzzled look on his face.
"Trust me, you'll see." I say.
I see the last Kankarelat. Perfect timing...
"Laser arrow!" I shout with one shooting out of my hand.
That look on Odd's face is somewhat priceless. Five years of being trapped here gives you a hell of a lot of spare time to know how your powers work and your limits as well. If anything, that's one of the only good things to come out of being a captive for that long. That copying power only works by touch and I can only use it once.
"Hey, you're a copycat?" Odd realises.
"Exactly." I confirm.
"It just cost you fifty life points." Jeremie reveals.
That is what I call raining on someone's parade. I don't make a habit of using that power but only when I absolutely have to. This was just a requirement but they shouldn't get used to seeing that power too often.
"Like I said, I still have my limits." I repeat.
The blast sees to make Aelita lose her balance and Odd manages to get her with them going to the near bottom of the crater whilst I follow suit. I see a cave at the bottom. So that's what is down here then.
"We can't leave you alone for a second, huh." Odd sighs.
"Guys, I think I found something. "Aelita replied seeing the same passage.
The passage was rather narrow and small but it had to lead somewhere. If this place wanted to stay hidden then Xana must have something down here. It isn't that far of a leap.
"Guys hurry up, Teddy's getting really angry." Jeremie replied.
Must have found Ulrich and Yumi then. We need to pick up the pace.
"We hear you." I say.
"The tower can't be too far away."Aelita says.
"Well, we need to find it quickly then."
"Wait, listen."Odd replies.
I hear a rumble and it's getting louder. That can't be good. I turn around seeing that a Mega-Tank is rolling towards us like a bowling ball, no pun intended there.
"Houston,we have a problem."Odd notes.
We all ran for it not wanting to be flattened but the end of the passage led to the activated tower. That's one problem solved but we still have one massive problem literally right behind us.
"Jeremie, we found the tower." I mention.
"Great, I see it! Now you just have to deactivate it." Jeremie says like it is that simple.
"But let me say goodbye to an old buddy of mine." Odd decides.
"Cut the curtsey! You only have 50 life points left, the both of you! You can't let it hit you." Jeremie responds.
I can say that is easier said than done. Odd is being blasted around by the tank while I managed to get hit by one of its beams which sends me back to reality with aches everywhere. I feel like I'm going to be sick. I cough and a little blood comes out of my mouth. I'm still feeling those side effects of my own scanner process. It makes me more connected to Lyoko than the others.
I head back up to the lab where Jeremie is and he seems to be just as stressed as the rest of us who fight on Lyoko rather than needing to stay behind. He spots some of the blood that I didn't remove from my lip.
"Different scanner process. I'm more likely to feel more of an aftermath than the others." I admit.
His gaze is taken away from me when Odd manages to destroy that Mega-Tank. The tower is deactivated and I'm about to experience my first return in time. I see a white light that just consumes everything in sight and much more that I know I don't see.
I open my eyes and see that we're back in the hall helping to prepare the hall all over again. I'm actually not sure what to believe but the others look unchanged. They must be used to it by now. That's a killer deja vu but at least we can do things more differently than the first time which must be handy. I see Milly standing there looking just as shaken as she did the first time I saw this scene.
"Ulrich, would you be my date?" Milly asked .
"Be glad to, Milly. I'll see you here at eight." Ulrich agrees.
I smile lightly knowing that this was the nicer thing to do and not to mention, it really riles up Sissi because she thinks that she is always right when she is normally dead wrong.
"Really?" Milly smiles not sure of what she heard.
"Sure. I mean you're not too mad at me, are you Yumi?" Ulrich nods.
"Not at all. Anyway my secret admirer will take me tonight, right Odd?" Yumi says.
"You don't mind, Domino?" Odd asks.
"You know my thoughts on prom. Besides, you already made for it in another form of fun." I answer with the same playful smile.
"But Ulrich you're gonna go with that silly baby!" Sissi screams in absolute shock.
"That's right, I sure am. Don't worry, when your brain gets its second neruon or two maybe I'll go out with you too." Ulrich replies.