Code Lyoko: Lyoko Defenders

Chapter 25: Part 1

Several Days Later:

"One point." Alexei put a coin into the vaching machine to buy a hot chocolate. Kya, Lynn, and Cam were leaning against various walls, letting their friend rant. The game against Kadic was two weeks ago and the team was still feeling the defeat. "We lost by one single point." Alexei pressed the button for his drink, waiting for the machine to develier his hot chocolate.

"We'll definently beat them next time." Lynn calmly strummed his gutair, allowing it to play a low note. Like the rest of his team, he was disapointed by their lost, but also inspired by it. Instead of complaining and wincing about their lost, the team complented each other for doing the best they could. Coach had even congratlated them. He gave an inspirational speech to help keep moral up. The team spent two days reveiwing the game and how to improve for the next game. Even Lynn had gave several suggestions.

"You guys played well, even Kadic was impresssed." Cam glanced up from the text he wrote on his cell to Emi. Over the last two weeks, he's worked continously on finishing the materlization program. Emi had messaged him during class with the results of the latest simulation tests. He didn't have a chance earlier and was using the small break between classes to reply. "But shouldn't the foucs be shifted to Lynn's competion?"

"It's tomorrow, isn't it?" Alexei asked, as he pushed the button again. The machine clunged to life, pouring out a mud colored ooze. "I heard most of the school will attend the finals. We'll be there to of course."

Lynn stopped strumming his gutiar. "I'm nowhere near ready for tomorrow." That wasn't completely true. He'd gone to the studio three more times before the game to finish this tracks. The improved lyircs Kya provided added more meaning to the songs. Everything was in place, yet Lynn couldn't help but worry.

"We'll be there cheering you on." Kya patted Lynn's shoulder, as the four friend started heading for class.

Alexei took his cup of brown mush with a look of disgust. "What time is the compeition?" Frowning at his mush, Alexei followed his friends toward the school.

"Seven, but 've got to be there by five." Lynn walked beside Kya, following his friends to their next class. "I'll be leaving right after school."

Alexei dashed ahead, than began walking backwards as he spoke. 'We'll have an after party at my house."

Everyone cringed, knowing what that meant. Movie night.

Alexei made a face, offend by his friends' reaction. "Fine than, I'll watch the newest _____ movie with Emi." He spun around to sprint off, when he cosslided with someone. Brown mush spilled out of the cup onto Alexei and his vicitim. "Sorry." He moved to help up the other person, who slapped his hand away.

"Really, Lexi?" Avery snarled. "How can a skilled player be such a cluzy?"

Alexei pointed to a large brown spot on his otherwise clean shirt. "Sorry won't clean this, you moron." He poked a finger into Alexei's chest. "This shirt cost more than your entire movie collection. So, how are you going to fix this mess?"

"Back off Avery." Lynn stepped between them, ready to defend Alexei against his roommate. "Your making a big deal outta nothing."

Avery looked pass Lynn to Alexei. "What does Mara see in you? Cuz all I see is a loser who hides behind his pity friends."

Alexei tried to move pass Lynn to confront Avery. The elder male wouldn't let him pass. That didn't stop Alexei from tryinig. "You'd know something about pitiful friends, considering you are one. No wonder Mara perfers my company to yours. Between B.O. and bad fashion, your a walking nightmare."

Avery lunged for Alexei, when Mr. Z pulled him back. "Nice to see your not letting your lose against Kadic dampen your spirits." He looked between Avery, Lynn, and Alexei. "How about saving some of that energy for practice?"