Disclaimer: because the fates were not with me when Iwas born, I do not own the most abundant joy in my existance.

Translation: I don't own Code Lyoko or any of its characters.

Claimer: I do own Marcus Chamberlin and a plate of cookies.

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America, Motorcycles, and Docks

Chapter 1 The New Kid

"Did you hear about the new kid?" the brown haired, green eyed boy inquired. He put a forkful of spaghetti in his mouth.

"Yeah, isn't that weird? He's transferring in a month before we get out for summer break." Yumi answered. She pushed an ebony lock of hair away from her face.

"Yeah, well I heard he was in your grade, Yumi." Odd said, his mouth full of food. Yumi nodded and pondered the thought. The brown haired boy tensed up next to Odd. "Don't worry, Ulrich, Yumi's all yours." Odd said softly so Yumi wouldn't hear.

Jeremie, the blond haired, blue eyed boy spoke up from behind his laptop screen. "From the school records, it says his name is Marcus Chamberlin. In fact, he starts today, after lunch!"

"Whoa! Einstein's breakin' the rules!" Odd noted kindheartedly.

"Yeah, how did you get the-" Ulrich was interrupted by a firm hand on his shoulder. He looked up and met the principal's eyes. "Hello sir." Ulrich said nervously.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Stern. May I have a word with you?" Ulrich nodded and stood up. He and the principal walked to a quiet space near the cafeteria door.

"What did he do?" Aelita, the pink haired girl next to Jeremie said. Everyone shrugged their shoulders.

"Mr. Stern, as I'm sure you already know, we will be receiving a new student today.

"Yes sir." Ulrich answered, wondering where this was going.

"Ulrich, meet Mr. Marcus Chamberlin" the principal opened the heavy door and gestured in a boy taller than Ulrich, himself. He had light brown hair, like Ulrich, that hung by his ears and piercing blue eyes. He wore sneakers, blue jeans, and a yellow Beatles shirt covered by a chocolate brown suit jacket.

"Hi, I'm Marcus." He said with an obvious pleasant nature and stuck out his hand.

"Ulrich." He responded and shook Marcus' outstretched hand

"Mr. Chamberlin will be staying in the vacant dorm next to yours and Mr. Delerobia's." the principal said, speaking to Ulrich again. "I was hoping you would show him around, you know, introduce him to a few people." He continued.

"Well, sure." Ulrich said, trying not to seem stiff.

"Thank you, Mr. Stern. I trust you'll keep up the good work." He said and walked away, leaving the two boys alone.

"You know Marcus, me and my friends were just talking about you."

"For real?" Marcus replied.

"Yeah, come on, I'll introduce you to them." Ulrich said and led Marcus to where his friends were sitting. "Hey guys." He said getting their attention. "This is Marcus." Ulrich said, motioning to the boy next to him, who's blue eyes were now focused on Yumi. "Marcus, this is Odd, Jeremie, Aelita, and Yumi." Ulrich said, gesturing towards each of his friends when he said their name. Marcus nodded, but his attention was still captured by Yumi's brown eyes. Ulrich noticed and shot Odd a "help me" look.

"So, Marcus, how's our school treatin' ya' so far?" Odd asked, trying to rip Marcus' gaze from Yumi.

"What- oh, good." He said "and getting better by the minute." He muttered, not meaning to be heard, but Ulrich did.

"Please sit down." Aelita said, motioning at the seat in front of her, next to Odd. Marcus did, and Ulrich regained his seat on Odd's other side. He sulked and continued with his meal while the others chatted about Marcus and his accomplishments. After what seemed like forever, Ulrich glanced at his watch.

"Um, guys, it's time to go back to class." Ulrich said, relieved. Even biology seemed better than this.