Hello all! I'm back with a new fic, and this one I'm sure you'll like. It's
about Angelic Layer in America. I won't say more, but keep reading...
*PROLOGUE*
"I wish I could play Angelic Layer," Madison Williams sighed as she browsed through internet sites advertising and/ or praising the Japanese game phenomenon that had swept its country off of its feet. Unlike many other girls her age, who were already becoming obsessed with boys, black haired, grey-eyed, and brown skinned Madison preferred dolls and clothing. She had a fairly large collection of dolls and could already make and design her own clothes.
That's why she knew that Angelic Layer would be perfect for her. All of the dolls she owned were special, mostly because she, with the help of her mother, had restored them by hand. Angelic Layer seemed to be made for someone like her. Madison knew that she could create an angel that would stand apart from the rest, she just knew it. She sighed and brushed back her currently pink bangs from her face as she thought back to when she had first heard of Angelic Layer.
About three months ago, Madison had been channel surfing when something caught her eye on one of the Japanese channels. She had flipped back and been stunned by the angels she had seen on TV. They were beyond amazing; they were phenomenal. She watched the whole televised tournament without so much as blinking. When the tournament ended, she'd gone browsing online for more information on that wonderful phenomenon called Angelic Layer and became hooked. Ever since then, Madison knew that she was destined to play Angelic Layer, even if she had to move to Japan to do it.
She could move to Japan, she reflected. Her parents had divorced three years before, and her father, Ryu moved back to his homeland of Japan with her older brother Ryan. Her mother, Reese, had remarried a year ago, and Madison now had a stepfamily as well: her stepfather Erik, and her stepsisters, Samantha and Heather, 17-year-old identical twins who had a knack for being snotty whether or not the occasion called for it. Still, despite missing her father and brother, and clashing with her new sisters, Madison had done a wonderful job adjusting to the changes in her life.
Madison sighed again and clicked on another kanji ridden Angelic Layer link. It wasn't likely that she would get to live in Japan anyway; it wasn't easy to change custody arrangements. She switched browser windows and typed the URL for the Japanese page into the AltaVista page for translation. While the translator worked, she looked around the family room where the computer was located. The room was large and sunny with cream colored walls, and big soft hunter green couches covered in matching throw pillows. A huge entertainment center, courtesy of her stepfather, spanned one wall and bookshelves lined the others. A huge dormer window sent sunlight washing across the room. The family room was one of Madison's favorite rooms of her family's San Francisco home.
She pulled her attention back to the screen as the page refreshed itself and the headline read: ANGELIC TIMES. "The official website for Angelic Layer fans," Madison said aloud as she scrolled down the page. Then she saw it; the answer to her wish.
"ANGELIC LAYER MAKES ITS AMERICAN DEBUT," she shouted as she read the announcement.
"I can't believe it! Now I can actually play Angelic Layer!" she exclaimed, excitedly bouncing around the room. After a few minutes, Madison had calmed down enough to go back to the computer and read the rest of the announcement. She found out how much the angels would cost, and when and where they would be available.
Much to her delight Piffle Princess U.S.A. would be carrying the Angel Eggs and supplies needed for American fans to create their angels. Piffle Princess U.S.A. was a relatively new store specializing in Japanese toys and video games, located conveniently near her grandmother's house in a shopping center.
For the people who didn't live near San Francisco, Boston, Detroit, or New York City, the four cities where Piffle Princess U.S.A. stores were located, the Angel Eggs and supplies could be ordered online. Angelic Layer training centers would be built across the States. Any Deus who took his or her angel to a training center could also apply for an Angel Card. Madison wasn't sure what the Angel Card was for anyway, but she didn't care. All she wanted was to play Angelic Layer as soon as possible. She could worry about getting an Angel Card later.
Right then and there, Madison vowed to save the money she needed to create her angel. She calculated how much it would all cost: $29.99 for the Angel Egg; $25.99 for the Angel Data computer; $19.99 for the Miscellaneous Necessities package, including the special home Layer for practice; and $7.99 for each packet of Angel Armor cloth, which she would buy three of. My birthday is in two months, Madison thought. If I save correctly, then I'll have all $100 I need to buy my angel.
She impulsively looked into her usually empty wallet and was surprised to find $30.00 and a note in it:
Dear Madison,
Just thought you could use this, since you're always helping out. Buy something special for yourself, okay?
Love, Ryan
She carefully folded the note and kissed it. He had probably stopped in on his way to the airport in San Francisco and left the money as a surprise. Her 23-year-old brother was always taking care of her. Heather and Samantha were somewhat shallow and self-absorbed and didn't watch out for 13-year-old Madison as they should. From a very early age, Ryan had taken charge of his baby sister and the two still shared their close bond, even though he lived in Japan with their father and she lived in the States with their mother and stepfamily.
Now, thanks to Ryan, Madison had only to save her allowance for seven weeks. She was positively glowing. Madison was finally on her way to entering the realm of the Angels and Angelic Layer.
*END PROLOGUE*
And that's all for now! Please review and tell me if you like it or not. Comments and criticisms are very welcome. And if this is too slow for you, just stick with it and I promise the fun will begin soon. Arigato minna- san! LATERZ!!!
*PROLOGUE*
"I wish I could play Angelic Layer," Madison Williams sighed as she browsed through internet sites advertising and/ or praising the Japanese game phenomenon that had swept its country off of its feet. Unlike many other girls her age, who were already becoming obsessed with boys, black haired, grey-eyed, and brown skinned Madison preferred dolls and clothing. She had a fairly large collection of dolls and could already make and design her own clothes.
That's why she knew that Angelic Layer would be perfect for her. All of the dolls she owned were special, mostly because she, with the help of her mother, had restored them by hand. Angelic Layer seemed to be made for someone like her. Madison knew that she could create an angel that would stand apart from the rest, she just knew it. She sighed and brushed back her currently pink bangs from her face as she thought back to when she had first heard of Angelic Layer.
About three months ago, Madison had been channel surfing when something caught her eye on one of the Japanese channels. She had flipped back and been stunned by the angels she had seen on TV. They were beyond amazing; they were phenomenal. She watched the whole televised tournament without so much as blinking. When the tournament ended, she'd gone browsing online for more information on that wonderful phenomenon called Angelic Layer and became hooked. Ever since then, Madison knew that she was destined to play Angelic Layer, even if she had to move to Japan to do it.
She could move to Japan, she reflected. Her parents had divorced three years before, and her father, Ryu moved back to his homeland of Japan with her older brother Ryan. Her mother, Reese, had remarried a year ago, and Madison now had a stepfamily as well: her stepfather Erik, and her stepsisters, Samantha and Heather, 17-year-old identical twins who had a knack for being snotty whether or not the occasion called for it. Still, despite missing her father and brother, and clashing with her new sisters, Madison had done a wonderful job adjusting to the changes in her life.
Madison sighed again and clicked on another kanji ridden Angelic Layer link. It wasn't likely that she would get to live in Japan anyway; it wasn't easy to change custody arrangements. She switched browser windows and typed the URL for the Japanese page into the AltaVista page for translation. While the translator worked, she looked around the family room where the computer was located. The room was large and sunny with cream colored walls, and big soft hunter green couches covered in matching throw pillows. A huge entertainment center, courtesy of her stepfather, spanned one wall and bookshelves lined the others. A huge dormer window sent sunlight washing across the room. The family room was one of Madison's favorite rooms of her family's San Francisco home.
She pulled her attention back to the screen as the page refreshed itself and the headline read: ANGELIC TIMES. "The official website for Angelic Layer fans," Madison said aloud as she scrolled down the page. Then she saw it; the answer to her wish.
"ANGELIC LAYER MAKES ITS AMERICAN DEBUT," she shouted as she read the announcement.
"I can't believe it! Now I can actually play Angelic Layer!" she exclaimed, excitedly bouncing around the room. After a few minutes, Madison had calmed down enough to go back to the computer and read the rest of the announcement. She found out how much the angels would cost, and when and where they would be available.
Much to her delight Piffle Princess U.S.A. would be carrying the Angel Eggs and supplies needed for American fans to create their angels. Piffle Princess U.S.A. was a relatively new store specializing in Japanese toys and video games, located conveniently near her grandmother's house in a shopping center.
For the people who didn't live near San Francisco, Boston, Detroit, or New York City, the four cities where Piffle Princess U.S.A. stores were located, the Angel Eggs and supplies could be ordered online. Angelic Layer training centers would be built across the States. Any Deus who took his or her angel to a training center could also apply for an Angel Card. Madison wasn't sure what the Angel Card was for anyway, but she didn't care. All she wanted was to play Angelic Layer as soon as possible. She could worry about getting an Angel Card later.
Right then and there, Madison vowed to save the money she needed to create her angel. She calculated how much it would all cost: $29.99 for the Angel Egg; $25.99 for the Angel Data computer; $19.99 for the Miscellaneous Necessities package, including the special home Layer for practice; and $7.99 for each packet of Angel Armor cloth, which she would buy three of. My birthday is in two months, Madison thought. If I save correctly, then I'll have all $100 I need to buy my angel.
She impulsively looked into her usually empty wallet and was surprised to find $30.00 and a note in it:
Dear Madison,
Just thought you could use this, since you're always helping out. Buy something special for yourself, okay?
Love, Ryan
She carefully folded the note and kissed it. He had probably stopped in on his way to the airport in San Francisco and left the money as a surprise. Her 23-year-old brother was always taking care of her. Heather and Samantha were somewhat shallow and self-absorbed and didn't watch out for 13-year-old Madison as they should. From a very early age, Ryan had taken charge of his baby sister and the two still shared their close bond, even though he lived in Japan with their father and she lived in the States with their mother and stepfamily.
Now, thanks to Ryan, Madison had only to save her allowance for seven weeks. She was positively glowing. Madison was finally on her way to entering the realm of the Angels and Angelic Layer.
*END PROLOGUE*
And that's all for now! Please review and tell me if you like it or not. Comments and criticisms are very welcome. And if this is too slow for you, just stick with it and I promise the fun will begin soon. Arigato minna- san! LATERZ!!!