Well, here's chapter 2. As I said before, this follows the episode closely, but will introduce something that will allow me to change the overall story, and move awat from the tradition of the show.
Chapter 2: A Bad Turn
Jeremy opened the manhole in the park, and he crawled out with Odd and Aélita behind him. Ulrich helped Yumi out before closing the hatch.
"Another few missions in Sector 5 like that, and I'll have all the elements I need for Aelita's anit-virus," Jeremy said. "See you tomorrow, Yumi."
"Yeah, I'll see you tomorrow," Yumi said, waving at her friends. "I'll see you tomorrow," Yumi said to Ulrich, in a deeper, caring tone.
"Yeah, later," Ulrich said, looking back at Yumi as she ran off towards her home.
Ulrich turned to see Odd, Jeremy and Aelita staring at him. "Well? What?" Ulrich asked.
"Hello! Anyone home?" Odd said, tapping his forehead.
"What are you waiting for?" Jeremy asked.
"You know they're right Ulrich. You really outta go for it," Aelita said, giving him a sly smile.
"But now?" Ulrich asked, concerned about his timing.
"No, wait till she starts going out with another guy because she's tired of waiting for you to make a move, right?" Odd said, throwing his arms up in defeat.
Ulrich nodded his head, agreeing with what Odd was saying. He moved to go after Yumi, but turned back. "And what if Jim notices that I'm missing?"
"We'll cover for you," Odd said without hesitation. Aelita smiled and gave the thumbs up to Ulrich as well. The three laughed, and headed back to the dorm as Ulrich took off after Yumi.
Yumi ran down her street, hoping that her parents were asleep. She stopped at her gate, noticing that William was standing there.
"William? What are you doing here? Are you crazy?" Yumi asked incredulously.
"Yes," William replied. "I told you I was." He drummed his fingers on the bars of the gates, hoping that Yumi would return his affection. "I go totally crazy when I like a girl," he said, cupping Yumi's chin with his fingers.
Ulrich ran down the street, hoping that he would catch Yumi before she got into her house. He stopped and gaped at the sight of William standing with Yumi. He couldn't believe that she would do that! He gritted his teeth and groaned in frustration, before running back to Kadic.
"Ah! No! Wait! I'm, ugh..." Yumi said, sliding away from William, who had been attempting to kiss her. "Sorry. I'm a little confused," she admitted.
"It's Ulrich, isn't it?" William asked.
"Good night," Yumi replied, shutting the gate, and heading to her house. William sighed as she closed the door.
Aelita and Jeremy were talking with Odd in his and Ulrich's room, having changed into their nightclothes.
"So then I told her I was going to order a t-shirt on the internet. And then she asked if it was going to come out of the printer!" Odd joked. Jeremy and Aelita laughed, Jeremy sitting on the bed with Odd, and Aelita standing beside them.
The door opened to reveal Ulrich, and the laughter stopped. "Here's our hero," Odd said to Ulrich. "Hey champ. How'd it go?"
Ulrich laid down on his bed, not replying. The others could tell he was in a bad mood.
"Well then, I think I'm going to go to bed," Aelita said, heading out the door.
"Yeah, me too," Jeremy said, following her.
"Well, what happened?" Odd asked after the door closed.
Ulrich made no reply, and Odd and Kiwi looked at each other in confusion.
Down the hall, Roxas and Xion were having their own conversation.
"So, we fit in pretty well, don't we?" Roxas asked.
"Yeah, we do," Xion replied. "Although, I think my roommate is hiding something."
"Aelita?" Roxas asked.
"Yes," Xion replied. "She and her friends are hiding something. The way they have secret meetings, and seemingly disappear from school...It's not right."
Roxas nodded, agreeing that they'd have to keep an eye on the group.
Meanwhile, On Lyoko...
In the Mountain sector, pulsations rippled along the pathways.
They led to a tower, which began to glow red.
Kadic Academy, the next day
The student body was gathered on the bleachers at the side of the athletics track, which had been converted into a make-shift driving course.
"So, with you all already riding scooters and at this stage, I don't think it'd be a waste of your time to go over the rules of the road," Delmas said.
Yumi smiled at waved at Ulrich, who folded his arms, and turned away in a sulk.
"This training day will familiarise you with the correct way to drive a vehicle," Delmas continued. Ulrich glanced at William with hatred in his eyes, while William shrugged, unsure of the reaction.
"Assistant Warrant Officer Garret here, has agreed to take you under his responsibility today, as part of the exchange programme between the police force and the education department," Delmas said. "Our physical education teacher Jim will assist you as well."
"Coporal Jim Morales," Jim said, head thorn back in military fashion, giving the details of his involvement with the army.
"At ease. You were in the army?" Garret asked.
"I'd rather not talk about it," Jim replied.
Delmas left, leaving Jim in charge of the 'operation'.
Scanner Room, The Factory
One of the Scanners powered up, opening its doors, and a long, red leg appeared in the room.
Kadic Academy
Garret was running over the instruction for the use of the car, preparing the students for what they could expect in the test.
Yumi pulled Ulrich aside. "Hey, Ulrich, what's wrong? Are you sulking or what?" She asked. Ulrich pulled his arm away, and walked off.
"What is his problem? Last night when we said goodbye, he was in a great mood." Yumi asked Odd. Ulrich had moved over to the edge of the group, and was visibly sulking.
"Yeah, but what about after? After he followed you back to your place?" Odd asked.
"He followed me? Oh no..." Yumi said, realising the problem.
"So, where did you go last night?" Xion asked, moving beside Aelita.
"What?" Aelita asked.
"You are your friends left after dinner, and came back in the middle of the night," Xion replied.
"We were just talking, that's all," Aelita said, sliding away.
Xion furrowed her brow, not believing that for one second.
"Delmas, Elizabeth," Garret called.
Sissy got in the driver's seat and adjusted the mirrors to see herself. She started the car, and drove off at speed, knocking all of the obstacles down.
Sissy stormed past, as the others laughed at her.
"Della Robia, Odd," Garret called.
Odd was just as bad as Sissy.
"Ishiyama, Yumi."
Yumi was also just as bad, her nerves getting the best of her.
The day continued with students having to drive. Aelita was nervous, but did better than her friends, while William appeared to be the best of the students.
After Ulrich finished, a fight broke out. William only said one thing, but it was enough to send Ulrich into a fury. Jim came down, and dragged them off to the Principal's office.
Delmas gave Ulrich and William detention with Jim in the Library, promising them suspension of they were caught fighting again.
The gang were talking about girls and fighting over them.
"What about you, Jeremy? Would you fight for me?" Aelita asked.
"I fight for you every day, Aelita. Against XANA," Jeremy replied.
"Oh, that's so beautiful," Odd said, faking tears.
Jeremy's laptop beeped, signalling an activated tower, breaking their conversation. They headed to the Factory without Ulrich, not aware of XANA's plans...
Ishiyama Residence
The family was gathered around the table when a bang echoed on the door. It opened to reveal a Krabbe, and a scream echoed down the street.
The Factory
"Look out!" Odd cried, as a Krabbe fired on the Lyoko warriors. They dived, just missing the lasers.
"Well, now we know what XANA has in store for us," Odd said.
Yumi's phone rang, and she answered it to hear Hiroki crying about a monster. Yumi ran off, hoping to stop the attack on her family, as Odd and Aelita agreed they'd do without her.
Jeremy phoned Ulrich, hoping to get through.
Kadic Library
Ulrich's phone rang, but Jim cut it off, ending any discussion on the matter.
The Factory
"I got his voicemail. What bad luck," Jeremy said. "I've got a plan." He drew out a diagram with letters, hoping that it would allow them to get past the Krabbe.
"I've got another plan," Odd said. "Bonsai!" He yelled, jumping towards the Krabbe. He ducked and rolled, avoiding the lasers, as Jeremy and Aelita got in to the elevator. Odd rolled in as the shutter closed.
"I'll start the process," Jeremy said, as the elevator headed to the scanner room.
"We've got a problem. The Krabbe busted all the scanners," Odd said, noticing that two had been destroyed.
"This one works," Aelita said, getting in.
"Alright, I'll virtualise Aelita first. The Tower is in the mountain sector," Jeremy said. He ran the familiar process, and Aelita landed in the Mountain sector. The Overboard appeared in front of Aelita, ready to take her to the tower.
The Scanner opened, and another Krabbe stepped out, firing at Odd.
Kadic Academy
"What's all that ruckuss?" Jim asked, noticing students running past, screaming.
Jim left, noticing the Krabbe attacking the students. "Stay here if you know what's good for you," he warned Ulrich and William.
The Factory
A crushing sound echoed through Jeremy's headset. "What was that?" he asked.
"The last scanner getting crushed by the Krabbe," Odd replied.
"Aelita's on her own now," Jeremy said.
"Okay, then. There's no time to lose," Aelita said, flying off.
Lyoko, Mountain Sector
Aelita flew along on the Overboard, playing around and having fun with her new toy.
"The activated tower is close. Be careful," Jeremy warned.
"Don't worry, Jeremy, I learn fast," Aelita assured him.
Ulrich and Jeremy decided on dealing with the Krabbes, seeing how Jim and the Police had been defeated by one.
Kadic Academy
Ulrich and William got the attention of the Krabbe, luring it away.
"Ulrich! I'm at the shed! Ulrich?!" William called.
Ulrich jumped onto the Krabbe, and drove a metal pole through the XANA eye on its shell, disabling it.
Little did they know that two more had pinned Roxas and Xion down, identifying them as a threat to XANA.
"When did we make them mad?" Roxas asked.
"I don't know!" Xion cried. A shot caught her shoulder, and Roxas slid over, protecting her. The Krabbes looked down, and activated a Scanner-Ray, attempting to find out who they were.
Unknown to anyone, this was actually downloading their DNA, coding it to the super-calculator, and making them a part of Lyoko.
XANA was interested in the similarities between Roxas and Xion's DNA and two of the 'Chasers' from before...
He virtualised their minds in a Digital Copy of Lyoko, hoping to find the answers in their memories. It took the form of the 'Awakening', with Roxas and Xion floating in the middle, and their memories taking form in stations.
"You're lucky. I wasn't going to save you," Ulrich said to William.
"What's the matter with you?" William asked.
"Just sat away from our group. Got that?" Ulrich yelled.
"Listen. You're the one not getting it. In the race for Yumi, I'm not in first place," William replied.
XANA was interested by Roxas and Xion. They could be the key to realising his dreams. They could free him.
He was interrupted when Roxas awoke, and a Kingdom Key materialised in his hand. That meant he was encoded, and would now remember everything.
Roxas swung at XANA, just as the Awakening shattered, sending Roxas and Xion into a freefall.
Roxas awoke to see the two Krabbes towering over him and Xion. He had gotten a javelin earlier, and put it to use. He hurled through one of the Krabbes, disabling it, and Ran off, carrying Xion, to evade the other.
Lyoko, Mountain sector
"Aelita! Behind you! Squadron of four Hornets!" Jeremy called.
Aelita glanced behind her to see the Hornets closing in, and charge their lasers.
They formed up and fired, forcing Aelita to take evasive action, dodging the lasers.
Kadic Academy
"I'll take care of it," Ulrich said, hanging up. He headed off towards Yumi's, knowing that Odd could use William to deal with the Krabbe.
Roxas took a breather and laid Xion down. He had a headache, and she was unconscious. That didn't bode well with the Krabbe that wanted to deal with them after they took out its buddy.
Lyoko, Mountain Sector
Aelita was dealing with the Hornets through a use of acrobatics and evasion. They were slower and more awkward, meaning that she had a chance to confuse them, and let them hit each other.
It was nearly too easy.
Ishiyama residence
Yumi stepped out, her armour clad father behind her. Her mother and Hiroki waited at the door, until they got the signal.
"Let's go," Yumi said. She moved slightly, and a laser struck her leg, forcing her to collapse. The Krabbe came over, laser pointed.
Her father ran over, trying to attack, but was knocked out by the Krabbe, and the sword clattered on the pavement.
The Krabbe aimed at her, and fired, causing her mother to scream out. Yumi thought it was all over until she heard the shot deflected. "Ulrich!" Yumi breathed, seeing her friend standing with the sword.
"Make my day, shrimp," Ulrich taunted. The Krabbe fired, but Ulrich was too fast, dodging, and caught the Krabbe off guard.
Lyoko, Mountain sector
Aelita was avoiding the Hornets as she flew into the hollow mountain. She hoped that the Hornets would be caught off-guard.
"Now!" she yelled. The Overboard devirtualised, and the Hornets smashed into each other.
"Nice job. I'm sending you the Overwing," Jeremy said. The Overwing appeared, and Aelita got on, heading for the tower.
The Factory
As Odd ran from the Krabbe, William drove in, picking Odd up.
"I've got an idea," Odd said, motioning to a cable beside the car.
He attached it to the back of the car, and using deft movements, tied it around the Krabbe's legs. "Now!" Odd yelled. William drove off at speed, dragging the Krabbe along with him. As he approached the elevator shaft, he jumped out, sending the car tumbling down. The Krabbe struggled, trying to pull itself up, but to no avail. It fell down, smashing into the bottom.
Lyoko, Mountain sector
As Aelita approached the Tower, a Tarantula opened fire on her, blasting the Overwing.
"Take cover!" Jeremy yelled, knowing that XANA had a chance to steal her memories now.
Aelita ran off towards a cave, the Tarantula following her closely.
Ishiyama residence
Ulrich deflected another laser, and slashed off one of the Krabbe's legs, despite being hit in his knee.
"I told you this is the guy you should go out with!" Hiroki told Yumi. "Ulrich, you're the greatest!" he said, rushing down to help.
"Hiroki! No!" Ulrich yelled. That was the opening the Krabbe needed. It fired a shot at Ulrich, catching him in the chest, and he tumbled to the pavement.
Lyoko, Mountain sector
Aelita ran into the cave, the Tarantula just behind her.
"Aelita! Get out of there!" Jeremy yelled, as the Scpiozoa came towards her. It wrapped its arms around Aelita, causing a distortion. Aelita exploded, stunning the monster.
"A decoy!" Jeremy cried, as Aelita ran for the tower. The Tarantula fired wildly at her, but Aelita dove into the Tower, protecting her from the monster.
She ran to the centre, rising up to the platform to enter the code. The screen appeared, accepting her name, and displaying the code: LYOKO.
Meanwhile, the other Krabbes had a chance, and pinned Ulrich and Roxas down, ready to dispose of those in the way.
The code registered, instantly stopping the monsters, relieving everyone.
The screens fell, to the bottom of the Tower, and expanded in an orb of white light.
"Return to the Past, Now!" Jeremy said, the light expanding over the area.
Just as this occurred, Jeremy noticed an error message. Two DNA patterns had registered in the supercomputer, and had been locked. That meant that two other students would remember everything from this incident.
Kadic Academy
Yumi was surprised that Ulrich had accepted William's offer to go to his Go-Karting club, and even more so that Ulrich had been able to drive this time around. At least everyone was getting along now.
Jeremy was more concerned with Roxas and Xion. They were taking with each other, and giving the group suspicious looks. He hadn't told anyone about the anomaly yet, but he was sure the new students were the new signatures. What he really wanted to know was, what did XANA want with them?
Well, that was fun to write. As much as I don't enjoy the fact that it is so close to the episode. I will follow the Yumi x Ulrich, Jeremy x Aelita, and Roxas x Xion pairings, but I'm unsure of who to pair Odd and William with. I'll take any suggestions that people have.
Also, I intend to pair Hiroki with Milly and have them join the Lyoko warriors when the 'Unversed' appear, which will be quite soon. I also intend to have William join XANA, and possibly Ulrich as well.
As always, please leave a review!
Unitl next time, Slán!