The Lyoko Warriors were calm for the most part knowing that XANA can't attack the real world but they were still feeling like it was going to be a major part of their life for the upcoming year. Some like Odd, Kat and partly Ulrich were thrilled to be in a new adventure. Others like Jeremy, Liz and Yumi were a little more serious and realistic knowing that this adventure wasn't like an RPG where if you got a game over you would start back at a save point. This is for real a game over is just that a game over with everyone deleted something everyone wanted to avoid but then there was Aelita she was thinking heavily on the whole idea of XANA being the so called Shadow of the Internet and was trying to piece together how the past was involved with the present and the future and how the Lyoko Warriors were going to save the worlds. She would get that second question answered during one morning at breakfast about 4 day after the whole training session with the SMART Agency when a package arrived.
The group including William was enjoying breakfast Yumi decided to show up a little early just to hang out. They were chatting about common things but then all of a sudden…
"Mail Call!" boomed Jim Morales voice in the cafeteria instantly diverting everyone attention. He was carrying a few letters a Magazine roll and a package about the same size as a large Envelope "Let's see here." He sat the stuff down and looked through a list. "I've got letters for Theo, Milly, and Hannah, Magazines for Elizabeth, and a parcel for Kat from America
Kat instantly jumped up "It's here." She ran over to Jim excited
Jim pulled out the package "New Dance Pad?" He guessed
Kat shook her head "Nope." She quickly opened the package and slid out a video game case with the Zoobdudes: The Present Hero on the purple background and famous videogame characters and other signatures character surrounding a silhouette of a human. A white inked signature of Kevin Fulmer was along the bottom right corner. "an autographed fully translated copy of Zoobdudes: The Present Hero." Kat proclaimed as she held up the game
Jim said "Oh that was going to be my next guess. I used to be a champion at video games course they won't compare to the ones of today."
Kat said "Most likely not. This one out of it's league in any case ranking up there with Final Fantasy, and Kingdom Hearts,
Jim said "So I've heard, Hope your grades don't falter because of it."
Kat said "I'm sure Aelita won't allow it."
Jim said "Enjoy."
Kat made it back to the group in a smooth happy glide on her heelies
Several students who had an interest in video games came over to look at the game
Odd looked at the cover and whistled "Man cover design looks awesome."
Hikori came over and said "Wow you actually got one from America. Totally awesome, I can't wait til it comes out here."
Yumi said "Start saving your allowance I heard rumors from Kat saying they pushed up the release date."
Hikori said "I already got 10 Euros saved."
Kat opened the case and it had not one but two disc inside on a flip panel case along with all the inserts "oh cool there two disc I bet it's a bonus disc with all the extra missions so I don't have to download them off the Internet."
A boy said "It has that feature?"
Liz said "Yes… I went into one of the forums I'm a member of on Kat's behalf and asked about the game in a club for it and one of other members gave me a link to the official download site ran by the creator himself Kevin Fulmer. He posts downloadable upgrades continuing the story of the Chosen One supposedly this is only the first part but like any game sequels you got to pay for it.
Kat said "Just like Kingdom Hearts well I hope his story good so I can rank him top among my other top heroes."
Ulrich noticed something and said "Hey Kat one of these inserts is a message."
Kat said "Really?! Oh cool" She pulled out what looked like a postcard with the words Greetings from Virtual Central and various characters on it including Guide and on the back was this message
Dear Kathleen Della Robbia (AKA Kat)
Congratulation Player on winning the Game Informer Contest "To be a Present hero" within this case you'll find the special version of Zoobdudes the Present Hero made just for you. Not only do you get the main story itself but a code to download the continuation of the series for free. (That's like almost 10000 Zenny [100 USD] worth of downloads for free Player) In addition to that you'll find a special game called Shadows of the Internet on a second playable disc. This game is a flash version of the next story from the world of Central starring new characters and new villains (some of which you may recognize as your characters you submitted) along with all the originals. Comment on what you think of the story and if you like it we may turn it into something big. But until then enjoy the game Player
The Virtual Spirit of Central
Guide
PS. Recommend you play Shadows of the Internet before the main game it contains a special key-code for access to special upgrades usually not available until after you beat the game.
Kat said "A new game huh sweet. Hey Jeremy"
Jeremy said "What?"
Kat got some big begging eyes "Can I borrow your Laptop after class?"
Jeremy said "well uh…"
Kat begged in a high whine "Please?"
Jeremy sighed "Alright since you asked nicely"
Kat said "Yay Thank you!"
After class Kat borrowed Jeremy Laptop and decided to play the Shadows of the Internet game in the Rec room. The group and several others gathered around to see this new game However; when they first opened the game, The Lyoko Warriors were shocked.
Kat said "Alright… Here we go." She double clicked the Shadows of the Internet shortcut on Jeremy computer and it opened up a blue screen starting the intro movie play
(Author Notes 1- Please Refer to the end of chapter 10 for the images of the title sequence)
(Author Notes 2- The bold is the French Theme of Code Lyoko (or what the Lyoko Warriors heard) and below it is translated into basic english for my readers. Be warned it is not the same as the dubbed english version as most are used to)
Il existe un monde virtuel et différent
There exists a world that is virtual and different
Ou chaque seconde fait de nous des combatant
Where each second we fight
Notre seul espoir est de tout reprogrammer
Our only hope is to reprogram everything
Un ira, un saura sauver notre existance
One will go, one to save our existance
Se donner une chance de tout effacer
To give us a chance to erase everything
Un ira, un saura sauver notre existance
One will go, one to save our existence
Pour refaire... un monde sans danger
To remake a world without danger
Code Lyoko tout reprogrammer
Code Lyoko, everything reprogrammed
Code Lyoko Un monde sans danger
Code Lyoko, a world without danger
Code Lyoko tout reprogrammer
Code Lyoko, everything reprogrammed
Code Lyoko Un monde sans danger
Code Lyoko, a world without danger
Tout est numérique et pixellisé dans ce monde
Everything is numerical and pixilated within this world
Il nous faudra du courage et de l'entre aide
We need to have courage and help coming
Mais dites-vous bien que l'on risque notre vie
But do you say so even though someone risks our lives?
Un ira, un saura sauver notre existance
One will go, one to save our existence
Se donner une chance de tout effacer
To give us a chance to erase everything
Un ira, un saura sauver notre existance
One will go, one to save our existence
Pour refaire... un monde sans danger
To remake a world without danger
Code Lyoko tout reprogrammer
Code Lyoko, everything reprogrammed
Code Lyoko Un monde sans danger
Code Lyoko, a world without danger
Code Lyoko tout reprogrammer
Code Lyoko, everything reprogrammed
Code Lyoko Un monde sans danger
Code Lyoko, a world without danger
Un vous promet de donner le maximum
We give our promise to be the very best
Contre la menace et de sauver tous les hommes
Against the threat, to save all humankind
Un ira, un saura sauver notre existance
One will go, one to save our existance
Se donner une chance de tout effacer
To give us a chance to erase everything
Un ira, un saura sauver notre existance
One will go, one to save our existence
Pour refaire... un monde sans danger
To remake a world without danger
Un ira, un saura sauver notre existance
One will go, one to save our existance
Se donner une chance de tout effacer
To give us a chance to erase everything
Un ira, un saura sauver notre existance
One will go, one to save our existence
Pour refaire... un monde sans danger
To remake a world without danger
The Title "Code Lyoko: Shadows of the Internet" displayed at the end of the song with the combined Lyoko Symbol and the Z
The crowd gave a cheer at the end of the song
Kat said "Oh Wow if anything this intro movie got me hooked. Let's play" as she started a new game.
Ulrich nudge Jeremy slightly and pointed to outside away from the crowd to talk privately.
Jeremy nodded and walked with Ulrich to the edge of the woods.
Ulrich said "Jeremy I'm sure you saw what I saw in that intro movie
Jeremy nodded "I did… those characters are us."
Ulrich said "You think anyone going to ask questions on why we are in that game."
Jeremy said "if they do, I hope Kat can find a good answer."
"She won't need to find one Players." said a familiar voice
Jeremy said "Guide?"
Guide appeared as a faded spirit and said "I already gave a reason she submitted pictures of the group to the Chosen One both human and virtual forms."
Ulrich said "But what if someone find out it's really real that the Lyoko Warriors exist."
Guide said "Relax players that never going to happen, trust me. The secret of Lyoko is safe besides everyone just going to think it a game. You guys should just learn to play along." He chuckled and vanished.
Ulrich said "Learn to play along"
Jeremy said "Hmm… you know that might just be something we could do."
Ulrich said "oh yeah how?"
Jeremy said "well those characters are us so we just act natural"
Ulrich said "Right…"
The two walked back in and Kat was playing through the first chapter of the game or the chapter involving Aelita kidnapping and about five minutes later completed the chapter with an A rank
The crowd cheered at Kat completion.
Kat said "Whoo… that's enough for today."
Hikori walked over to Ulrich and said "Hey Ulrich I think your character looked the coolest on Lyoko. Kat said 'She created that off of you.'
Ulrich said "well uh thanks. So who do your think the worst character was."
Hikori thought for a second by looking up "My honest opinion I would have to say Odd Neko character I mean come on who's going to be afraid of a giant purple cat."
Ulrich said "I don't know I wouldn't want to meet one in a dark alley without my samurai outfit.
Odd laughed and said "Hey Ulrich." He posed like he was going to shoot him "Laser Arrow!" He pulsed his wrist like he truly shot an arrow.
Ulrich pulled out an air Katana and posed in a guard manner "Careful Odd you don't want to start something you can't finish"
Odd said "Try me good buddy. Laser Arrow!" He pulsed his wrist several more times
Ulrich posed like he was blocking the shots. "Oh yeah. Supersprint!" He quickly moved on his feet and slid behind Odd.
Odd knew what was coming and said "uh oh."
Ulrich said "Impact" and posed like he stabbed him in the back
Odd flinched and said "You got me." He collapsed face first.
Ulrich did the action to sheathed the air sword. "Don't mess with a Samurai Catboy"
The crowd laughed at this followed by the group truly finding it funny.
Jeremy thought to himself "Just like Guide said Play Along."
Kat said "Hey Coz you can get off the floor now show over."
Odd said "I know I'm just snoozing here like a cat." He laughed
Aelita knelt down and nudged him slightly "Time to get back to the real world Odd."
Odd said "Oh alright." He got up and dusted himself off. "So Coz you find the keycode yet?"
Kat said "I'd have to install the main game and find out."
A email alert sounded
Jeremy said "E-mail?" He went over and checked it. It was from Karl Christopher or Agent KC "Oh it's my friend from America Karl."
Kat said "Oh what's up with him."
Jeremy clicked open the e-mail
Hey Einstein
I need to talk to you on a chat. I have a rather interesting programming bit to discuss with you. Meet me on the net at our usual spot as soon as you get this message
KC
Jeremy said "hmm… Well if you all excuse me. I've got an Internet friend to meet.
Kat nodded and popped out the other disc "I think I'm going to install the main game if that alright Jeremy."
Jeremy said "Just make sure to transfer your save files to your computer when you install it on your system. I'm not going to give up my laptop for your entertainment."
Kat smiled "Okay!"
Jeremy headed to his room while the rest of the group stayed down in the Rec. hall watching Kat play her new game.