Code Lyoko: Revolutions and Evolutions

Chapter 33

AN: I thank every one of you for your support, as it means so very much to me. I was stuck for a bit admittedly this week in writing, debating if I should post or not. But after prayer, I decided to post this chapter for next week, so I can better focus on my studies. Thank you all so much for your reading, review, and encouragement. And praise is to God for my productivity. As always, read, review, and enjoy!

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"Sylvia, are you alright?" the voice was soft as Sylvia gently opened her eyes to see Yolanda.

"What—where am I?" she asked as she tried to get up.

"Don't worry, there's no cause for alarm. You're at forwarding station six." Yolonda replied, "We had to remove you for a hard reset on the North-Gate CPU."

"I felt it was something like that." Sylvia said, "How long have I been in?"

"You have been in quasi-suspension for the better part of three weeks. In many ways, this worked out as we could bring you out, massage your muscles, and get you around the city to oversee some direct applications."

"That's good." Sylvia replied, "I'm glad you pulled me out when you did. Things were starting to get kinda' weird in there."

"Weird how?" Yolanda asked.

"I was beginning to feel sick as if I wasn't exactly at my prime capability."

"There are reasons for that. You were left unattended for three days, and so for you to feel off was to be sadly expected."

"I was left unattended?!" Sylvia yelled, and then she began to cough. Yolanda gave her a glass of water, which Sylvia drank slowly. "I was left unattended. Are you fucking kidding me?" she asked with a bit less venom.

"Unfortunately, yes. Terry went back home to do some oversights of our endeavors, and during that time, people didn't exactly keep up to code."

Sylvia sighed, "Figures. He's the only one I can rely upon with any degree of consistency to have integrity in what he does. What have you been up to since I last saw you?"

"The usual cover at Kadic, overseeing the health of the team, that kind of thing."

"How's Icarus?" Sylvia asked.

"Everything's in place for the operation to begin. However, I'd advise you to let the traditional summer duration pass before starting the phase. It makes things of more natural fluid motion in terms of overall progression."

Sylvia nodded, "Very well. Is Kaori still with us?"

"She is. In charge of the entertainment and legislation for the operation."

"Good. I have a few ideas for her to push. I've spent more than my fair share of time scanning the internet, and I have a few ideas which I'd like to see put into production. The sooner I can see her, the better we can allocate our resources to meet some of these smaller projects. While small, they'll line our pockets substantially."

"That's good, I'll let her know," Yolanda said as she got up.

Yolanda felt a powerful grip on her arm, "One last thing before you go." Sylvia said, "This whole implementing the Citizen-King? What's all that about?"

Yolanda's blood ran cold as she looked at the girl before her.

Sylvia looked at her, "Let me clarify. See you were at my house. Even if you turn off your implants, I have means of seeing that goes on. Now, please, what is the Citizen-King?"