Code Lyoko: Revolutions and Evolutions

Chapter 28

 Hello, readers, and friends! This chapter came sooner than even I expected. Nonetheless, here it is, and it is a chapter I am pleased to have written. This chapter was written after coming to terms with the loss of a dear friend. From that, I desired to turn pain and frustration into productivity and progress. Honestly, I have God to thank for that. There is also a second reason this is so early. This coming week is mid-terms for my college, and I knew I would not have time to write as I usually would due to the crunch time for studying. So, there's not going to be a new chapter this coming week.

I thank all of you for your steadfast support. I would also like to take time to thank reviewers transmetaljohn and FinalKingdomHearts for giving me ideas and overall themes to explore in the recent chapters, including this one. 

Also, please, feel free to ask questions or propose ideas. I listen to every single one, and I consider each viewpoint as it helps me to grow and consider alternate views of my audience. Please, as always: Read, review, and enjoy! I'll see you next chapter!

"I can't believe it worked," Yolonda said after a moment.

"Yeah," Emilio replied, "We were apprehensive about it at first. But after a few test-runs, we did find this method to be the most viable. We went one way coming here, and many of us were hoping it wasn't a one-way street, you know?"

"I can see why. What did you use for guinea pigs?" Yolanda asked.

"A couple people here and there. Once we figured out through applying a tether that this travel back was possible, we sent John as our reconnaissance. Now we just must wait and see what changes have occurred over the past decade in our absence. That's what John communications are for. We'll hear more from his logs than him directly—that's to be expected, though."

"So, we don't exactly know what's on the other side?" Yolanda asked.

"We know for a fact it's back home. But we don't know any political changes that have happened in the decade we've been gone. The whole system, in terms of governance, could have changed, we must see. North-Gate anticipated a degree of change and factored it in as inevitable. So, we'll just have to wait to see how our old system held up if it did. The worst part about this is that even though we spent a lot of time cementing our foundation, even if we left people in charge, there's still a lot that can happen in ten years. Anyway, I have a few more diagnostics to run. North-Gate wants you back at Kadic in case our prospective recruits get antsy."

Yolanda nodded, "I'll be on my way."

As Yolanda drove back towards Kadic, her implant popped up Maria's image, "Londie," she said, "I know you're heading back but good news, we were able to secure Icarus for the initiating phases of Project Stein. As oversight officer in this area, how do you advise we proceed?"

Yolanda replied, "Enroll him into the shell. We'll come for him when we have everything primed for his arrival. Access R&D and start research on the chassis as well as prospective applications for the father unit. We want him to have plenty of variety when we introduce him to his new role."

"Do you think he'll accept his new role?" Maria asked.

"We'll ease him into it through various teaching applications the lessons of which will carry over to much of what he will do. We make it pleasurable as we have all things else for those we needed to recruit. It'll be fine. We have the people to make sure this works; we just have to be patient is all."

"Understood. Alright, we'll start the R&D. Anything else you can think of while you have the time?" Maria asked.

"Yes. Start R&D on our ammunition variety. Also, research neural wiring. I've spent time in our records, and I think it would be a very prudent investment considering various environmental factors alone. It would safeguard our forces against real external shocks to the system."