AN: Ok, here's the next chapter, co-written by G-Force 4. In response to Francesca9's question, no I haven't read the book Things Change. Sorry about the requirements, Magicalfairy12... I couldn't help it!
ATTENTION: ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE NOT READ CODE LYOKO: A RETELLING, PLEASE DO SO NOW!! It will be very important in upcoming chapters.
And now, on with the story! Read, review, and enjoy!
The principal cast a confident eye over the group of students seated in the rows of chair arranged in the library. Satisfied with his choices, he cleared his throat to get their attention.
"You all may be wondering why you have been called here this morning. By now, most of you have heard about the camp our school is putting on next week, and you all have been selected to become counselors and assistant teachers for various classes." This statement brought surprised murmurs from the students as they turned to one another to discuss this new development.
Two of the students currently in a discussion were none other than the school bullies, Dirk and Clayton. The former was clad in flashy clothes, chosen to show off his wardrobe, while the latter was dressed in baggier clothes, chosen to accentuate his muscles. The gray hooded sweatshirt and jeans did just that, and the surly teen did indeed look intimidating. While Dirk was slighter in build, yet well-muscled, Clayton looked like your typical muscle-bound right-hand man. What Dirk lacked in size, though, was made up for in cunning. So far, the team had managed to avoid confrontation with the school officials while instilling a sense of fear in all the students. By keeping a good image when the staff members were around, they were able to terrorize the students at Kadics without being disciplined.
"This is stupid," Clayton muttered to his partner, "I say we don't help."
"Yes the idea does sound a bit absurd but I wouldn't go that far," Dirk said, glancing at Clayton, "Where you see something stupid, I see a blessing in disguise."
Clayton was opening his mouth to speak again when the principal clapped his hands to quiet them down and get their attention.
"Now, for the assignment of classes you will be teaching," the principal began, "Theo, you are in charge of History. Yumi - English and Literature, Sissy - Health and Beauty, Odd - Music and Arts, Ulrich - Sports and Physical Education, Jeremy - Computer and Math Sciences, and Dirk and Clayton - Martial Arts and Self-Defense. Let's see.. Ari, is it? Ari is our new foreign exchange student," he said by way of explanation, "Ari, you will be assisting with English and Creative Writing. Now that leaves Darryl and Isabelle... since you two are Seniors, you will be overseeing these counselors along with teaching and attending classes. Darryl, you will be assisting with the Career Choices class, and Isabelle, you will assist the Foreign Languages instructors. Does anyone have a question? No? You are dismissed, then."
Needing no other prompting, the students turned to one another and began discussing various subjects in hushed voices.
"Have you seen Ari before?" the blond-haired Isabelle asked Darryl. He shook his head in response and brushed the strands of his black hair from his face.
"She seems familiar, but no. Maybe we've just caught glimpses of her in the hall," he answered. His brown eyes joined her brown-flecked green ones, searching for the object of their discussion.
"Over there," Isabelle said softly, nodding her head toward the seat two rows in front of them and to the right. Silently, the two studied the girl, hoping to gain some insight.
Ari's head was bent slightly downward, a few errant strands of medium-brown hair had slipped out of place and hung in front of her face, only to be brushed impatiently back to the mass of wavy locks which draped halfway down her back. The hand that brushed the hair back was delicate and held a black, mechanical pencil that seemed almost like an extension of her fingers. Intense eyes scoured the object in her lap, then looked up, as if she had sensed she was being watched. Those same dark green eyes scrutinized the faces of Darryl and Isabelle. The two seniors turned away, embarrassed that they had been caught.
A small sigh escaped the lips of the girl called Ari, and she stood as she closed the cover of her thick, lime green notebook. The olive green, long-sleeve shirt she wore clashes slightly with the notebook, and her blue jeans made a slight swishing sound as she walked past the rows of chairs. The sound drew the attention of the Lyoko group, and they glanced up briefly from their discussion as she passed. As quickly as they had been distracted, they got back to their conversation as if she had never passed. Theo sulked beside Yumi slumped back in his chair with a scowl on his face.
After a few more minutes, the rest of the students exited the library, still buzzing with their latest news.
AN: As you may have noticed, I added some new characters. Dirk and Clayton are the property of G-Force 4, Isabelle, Darryl, and Ari are mine. Please ask us before you use them. No spoiler for the next chapter, sorry!
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