Code Lyoko: Revolutions and Evolutions

Chapter 85

AN: This chapter came after a week of hard work. After a prayer, I'm so glad to have been able to bring this chapter to you despite my studies. I hope you all enjoy it.

Pagliacci-11.

Jeremy headed out of his room, and seeing the more unknown guards on sentry duty as many of the students termed it to keep the students from illicit activity, he made a note of those on duty. As he approached Aelita and Amelia's dorm, Jeremy recognized the pattern. There were nine additional staff on floor rotation with each other. The alternation happened every other week, and even then, they changed by gender as to who was at which side of the hallways. But this pattern, after enough time, Jeremy was able to nail down, which was perfect for his plan down the line.

He stood at the door, and he knocked three times. Aelita opened the door, and he nodded to her. She closed the door behind her, and both left the dorms to the park. Once outside, they went to the bench, and Jeremy kissed her on the right cheek. She, knowing what this meant, embraced him tightly.

"Really?" She asked.

He clenched his fist and, with a smile, lowered in a downward pump.

"Oh, Jeremy, I'm so happy!" She said after she'd kissed him thoroughly.

He smiled, and they sat down, "It took an immense sacrifice, but it was ultimately necessary. I need you to get some cherry sodas tonight, for sure."

"That's great. When should I send out the invitations?"

"By and by. Maybe about six or so. Trust me; we spared no expense. That said, I think we'll only be able to get ahold of Patrick for our announcement."

Aelita nodded, and she said, "I'll let him know around six, and we'll see if he can make it."

Jeremy looked around, none were watching them, and he reached into his pocket and handed Aelita a new mobile, "Never lose sight of this even for a moment. We can never be too careful."

She took it, "Absolutely. So, what's the movie tonight?"

"It's something I'm not interested in, to be honest. It's fine for a lot of the school, but I'll pass."

"Oh, come on, Jeremy. Classic cinema's not all bad, you know?" Aelita said with a bit of a laugh.

"I know, but—I've been spoiled on a lot of practical and special effects lately. To see the true ramshackle aspects of cinemascope, I'll pass. It's just painful to watch. I know what Chardin is doing, but still, why the shift from his love of short films to this?"

"I think it's to do with Leroux, the Mercier Drama teacher. He believes more in the narrative spectacle, and he and Chardin have come to blows a couple of times now. I think they're doing this to settle a squabble, anyway, turning the curriculum over to popular reception. Which, I have to think Kadic isn't exactly pleased with such a radical idea. You know how hesitant Delmas was for change. I can't think it's improved too much."

Jeremy shrugged, "I prefer not to be in the quagmire of the mess this little experiment will bring."

"Fair enough. But, Jeremy, if you don't voice your opinion in a vote, you can't complain."

"Of course, I can. Just when to do it to get my way is what needs to be figured out. If I've learned anything from your sister, it's to wait until the right moment to voice a loud enough objection to revert things to 'common sense and traditional sensibility.'"

"Oh, I know! Queen Smarmy, if there ever was one. Isn't it annoying how she reshuffles her words to get her way?"

"She's a politician to be; what do you expect?" Jeremy asked with a chuckle.