Diary of Jeremy Belpois: two plus two makes four (Part 2)

With the successful removal of the Lyokoians from Lyoko, I decided to update Agent KC and Kevin to this attack with a real world conference meeting at Central Island. I learned some interesting information on a connection between the two histories.

"So let me get this straight." Kevin said, "From what information you got from Xanatos about these Lyokoians. They were virtual warriors similar to your group, virtualized humans. Who worked on Project Carthage about 13 years ago."

"Correct." Jeremy replied

"It's impossible." KC muttered, "They were around when the Agency was in existence. We would have detected them crossing the boundary between the virtual realm and the real realm."

Kevin held up his finger "not necessary." He said, "Remember the Agency didn't detect my crossings until the beginning of my second year in my game about 11 years ago and that was because of the real world being influenced by virtual forces and I happened to be in the area leaving a virtual signature behind every time I stopped them. They may have not left behind any virtual signatures as they only seemed to cross into the virtual realm but not bring it out."

KC frowned "eh good point Kevin."

Jeremy looked at the two "Wait a second, virtual signature?" He asked

"it's a traceable remnant of whenever someone builds a virtual envelope." KC explained "It contains a data profile that if matched to a virtual being can be used to identify who was there."

Jeremy said "Similar to how humans leave DNA and fingerprints at a crime scene."

Kevin said "exactly. However it's not traceable unless you use the right equipment and even then sometimes the data becomes corrupted if in the presence of magnetic forces as it is data as well."

Jeremy got thoughtful "hmm," He hummed "what exactly is a virtual envelope."

Kevin said "call it a bodysuit for virtual beings. It allows virtual beings to take everything they have in the virtual realm and bring it to the real world"

Jeremy grunted as he realized what that was "translation!"

KC said "I take it you've used a similar method."

Jeremy said "yeah, by activating towers I created specters that allowed my friends to go to the real world in their Lyoko forms."

Kevin pounded the desk he was near "I knew it!" He exclaimed, "I knew there was always another copy of the code."

Jeremy looked at him "what code."

KC said "to create a virtual envelope requires a special code. It was thought this code was one of kind taken by those linked to Central. They stole the code to prevent it from being used for evil purposes."

"and those who were the evil ones needed the code we had." Kevin continued "or so they claimed, but when we resisted giving them the code they just used their current method to try and take the real world and seemed to use their copy of the code. It turned out it wasn't the same code because the code had a fatal flaw in which the envelope created was extremely weak to element based attacks and that even a single small element based attacks like a splash of water or a small flame used on the envelope cause it to be disrupted inflicting near fatal damage and if a full power elemental attack was used well you get the idea"

Jeremy said "that's some flaw…"

Kevin said "it took normal weapon fire quite easily but it just couldn't handle water, fire, electricity, and earth."

Jeremy said "and that's everywhere in the world."

KC said "So we maintained the thought that Central was the only one with the flaw free code but now that you all say you had a similar code. You either found it, copied it from us, or created it yourself."

Jeremy said "Well I did build the Skidbladnir with Aelita and only through that connected to a tower we could use the translation sequence, So I guess I created it myself."

Kevin said "interesting, no wonder people call you Einstein. So you still have the code"

Jeremy said "The skid was destroyed in battle but the code is still on the supercomputer. If you want me to delete it I will"

Kevin said "oh don't worry about it in fact I may want to take a look at it and compare the two codes."

Jeremy said "what for?"

Kevin said "something tells me we'll need virtual access in the real world at your location and your code might need a few modifications for easier access."

Jeremy said "easier access?"

Kevin said "you said you needed the skid to do translation well we don't need to be on the virtual realm to build an envelope."

Jeremy jumped slightly at this "you don't…"

KC said "nope, All we need is access to the Internet and we can create our virtual forms over our bodies literally like putting on a suit of armor."

Jeremy said "whoa and can any human do it?"

KC said "nope, only those that have had their DNA scanned and translated into a virtual format and of course those from the virtual realm in the first place"

Jeremy said, "So we should keep this code hush, hush, right."

Kevin said "generally speaking yeah…"

Jeremy said "okay…" He looked at KC "so KC do you think that the Lyokoians are what Xanatos said"

"I'm pretty sure what Xanatos said was true." KC said "he had no reason to lie to you as you were working on the same side for that mission." He hummed "but this might be the piece of the puzzle we are looking for."

Jeremy said "what do you mean."

Kevin said "between my story and my parents story, there was a gap of time about 6 years in that time frame in which our enemy was silent those years match up with that silent period."

Jeremy said "so your thinking that while they were silent on your end they were working with Project Carthage."

Kevin said "yes but I don't have any proof."

Jeremy hummed "have you asked Guide?"

"hey he is Einstein," Guide spoke up "he's actually smart enough to think of asking me."

Jeremy said "Guide?"

Kevin nodded "Yeah Guide here," He replied "most likely following you guys around recording everything you do and documenting it for later…"

Jeremy gained a confused look, "Documenting it for what…"

"Well for the game for one…" Guide replied "I'm trying something new, as you all play the game for real. I'll be finalizing the Shadows of the Internet game piece by piece. I call it active development. Normally I wait until the game finished for real before I get it developed"

Jeremy maintained the confused look "huh…" He replied

Kevin chuckled "A Virtual Industry Secret…" He replied "Video Game storylines are played out in the virtual realm before the game is even thought of in the real realm."

Jeremy became enlightened, "ah, so all videogames."

"Happened for real in the virtual realm before the real world gets their hands on them." Kevin KC and Guide said in near unison as if they heard the line before.

"Hey did I call for backup vocalists" Guide growled.

"Sorry Guide" Kevin and KC replied.

Guide sighed you could detect he was rolling his eyes.

Jeremy said "so anyway Guide are these two stories connected by the same enemy."

"It all depends on what you define as the same enemy Player."

Jeremy said "the same enemy as in the same person Kevin faced is the same person that created project Carthage."

"in that case yes…" Guide replied

Kevin exhaled "I knew he would come back to haunt me he said so himself before I destroyed him"

KC said "don't fret about it Kevin."

Kevin said "but how can I not fret about it when it took everything I had and even then I was overwhelmed." He looked down "if it hadn't been for Z I would have been lost." He looked at Jeremy "and now another monster created by that madman is on the loose."

Jeremy said "You think the Shadow of the Internet is Project Carthage?"

Kevin said "It would make sense Carthage can destroy the Internet similar to how my enemy attempted to destroy the virtual realm and if the Internet gets destroyed well so the Virtual Realm."

Jeremy said "wow, So what do we do about it."

Kevin said "for now just keep doing your mission, Purify the Internet from XANA's influence and restore it that way we will have defense in case the Shadow attempts to go for the real world."

"The more sites that are purified Jeremy" KC said "the better the chance we won't have to involve the real world."

Jeremy said "I understand. Anyway, I just wanted to let you two know that The Lyokoians got the Google Key."

KC said "I'll make sure to keep tabs there. I'm sure Clip would love to assist but I would truly like to know what they are up too."

Jeremy said, "So would I."

Kevin said "Hey Guide you got any idea what they are up to?"

"I do and depending on what character you follow will give you a link to their stories."

Jeremy said, "How are we supposed to follow them. We don't even know that much about them."

"During chaos catch the harmony and you'll get the full story." Guide chuckled then a static sound of logout occurred.

Jeremy said, "During chaos catch the harmony and you'll get the full story?"

Kevin said, "I detect a clue in that statement."

KC said "hmm… During chaos, catch the harmony hmm… I think I know what to do.

Kevin said "What?"

KC said, "Jeremy when you guys finish with the level one sites let me know."

Jeremy nodded "of course," He replied "but why do you need for us to finish with the level one sites."

KC said "Because, I got to make sure that all the level one sites are purified before I attempt to do anything."

Kevin nodded "I think I know where this is going." He stated "Keep us posted Jeremy.

Jeremy nodded "Alright, well I'll see you guys." He turned to the computer "Data Transfer"
he commanded.

Jeremy vanished into bits.

Diary Continued

So the next part of the game was to finish off the last two sites of level 1 Site 12, and Site 13 which the group decided to do two days later. Again, we split up into two groups the boys handling one while the girls handed the other Aelita leading Liz, Kat and Yumi, while I led Ulrich and Odd. The girls got first choice and decided on site 12 leaving site 13 for the boys