Disclaimer: I don't own Angelic Layer. Umi is mine! Minemineminemine

Oh, and I borrowed Sailor Uranus/Haruka, and Usagi, to be Angels.

Tamayo x Kotaro, Misaki x Oujirou (Is this spelling right?)



On Angel's Wings

By: Lirial Raito

Part 2



Tamayo watched the practice session between Misaki and Hatako carefully.

Every move they was executed perfectly, each one's Angel giving it's all.

She couldn't help but smile now, watching. She held her own Angel carefully, she was supposed to practice with Umi next. The girl was seven years old, and new to Angelic Layer, but she seemed to be learning almost as fast as Misaki had.



Umi was leaning forward, trying to get a better view of the practice Layer.

Her pale blue hair framed her face gently as her eyes, the same blue color

as Misaki's, sparkled with excitement. Tamayo chuckled to herself. Misaki would be putting them through a rhythm exercise, much like Icchan-san done for Misaki when she had first started out.



Hikaru jumped into the air above Suzuka and sprouted her wings. She floated above for a few seconds, than put her hands together. A small silver ball of energy formed there, which she raised above her head and threw down at Suzuka. Hatako smiled slightly as Suzuka successfully dodged the attacked. Hikaru stayed in the air a few more minutes, than landed. Misaki nodded, and Hatako took off her head unit, followed by Misaki a moment later. Tamayo sat down where Hatako had been as Umi took Misaki's place. "That was great you too. When did Hikaru learn to throw energy attacks?"



Misaki sat down in a chair, smiling. "Hatako-chan and I figured it our about a week ago. The blast is still weak, but I think Hikaru's 'Astral Sphere' will get more powerful over time."



Hatako picked up a can of juice and sipped at the contents. "She flies better every day, even though she's been able to for a year now. Misaki- chan is amazing."



Tamayo nodded, "Of course she is. Like mother like daughter, ne?"

The group laughed at this, making Misaki blush. Oujirou smiled and patted Misaki's shoulder. "Is that bad? She's so sweet and talented." Misaki blushed even further and leaned a bit into Oujirou. Kotaru placed a hand on Tamayo's shoulder, and leaned down to whisper in her ear, "Do your best, and you'll shine as bright as Misaki-chan." She blushed slightly, but nodded.



She picked up the headset and put it on, almost in sync with Umi putting hers on as well. She looked at her Angel, Usagi, and prepared to toss her into the layer.



"I wonder what phrase she decided on?" whispered Hatako to her brother. Kotaru smirked slightly, but shrugged. He knew, but wasn't going to tell.



"Oh Moon above, bring balance to me and Usagi as you do to the Earth!"

Tamayo raised Usagi above her head, and tossed her in. The silver haired Angel landed gracefully on the in the layer, and stood with her hands clasped in front. Tamayo had chosen a black body suit for Usagi to wear, and adorned the sleeves and waist line with the astrometric symbols for all the planets. She had built her angel for agility and defense.



Umi looked at her Angel, green eyes and short dusty blond hair.

*** Just like my favorite anime character *** Tall and lithe, her angel was built for speed and strength. Her chosen outfit was that of the Super Senshi Uranus from Sailor Moon Sailor Stars.

*** Haruka… we'll win, won't we? Hatako-chan is a good teacher ***



She held Haruka out in front of herself, and prepared her entry line. Hatako was smiling, pleased that she had another friend to do Angelic Layer with. "Planet of the Heavens, grant victory to me and Haruka!" Haruka went flying threw the air, her entry landing a little less graceful than Tamayo's had been.

Hatako turned on the radio, playing the same song that Misaki had first practiced to. "Ok, try to move with the rhythm of the song. I know you remember the sequence…"

The two Angels stepped forward, shook hands, then stood beside each other as Hatako chanted the movements their were to follow.

"Left right left left left right turn jump clap, Left right left left left right turn jump clap, Left right left left left right turn jump clap, Left right left left left right turn jump clap,"



Both Angel's took a few tries to get the movements down, but adjusted well enough to the song. Hatako smiled, then reached over and adjusted the tempo. Again, the Angels took a bit to adjust, but after awhile seemed comfortable with the movements.



Umi was frowning in concentration, while Tamayo was smiling and humming along with the song. After a half-hour had passed, Hatako turned the music off. "I think that's enough for today, we'll practice again tomorrow. Time to eat!"



Umi picked Haruka up, staring down at the Angel with a frown.

Kotaru smiled to Tamayo, and offered her his arm. "Shall we do lunch?"

She laughed and took his arm. "Why, of course!"

Umi slowly lifted her gaze to focus on Kotaru, frowning at the way he was smiling at Tamayo. She almost growled at the sight, but restrained. "I need to go home, thanks for the practice." They watched her, confused, as she ran out to the elevator to leave the Piffle Princess.



She didn't wait for them to join her, and took the elevator down alone.



"That… was kinda strange," said Tamayo. Hatako shrugged, "she does that a lot, I think her parents are strict with her."



"Poor Umi-chan," whispered Misaki, "we should visit her later to make sure she is treated well at home."



The others nodded in agreement, but soon forgot the incident as they headed out for lunch.



When an hour passed by with no one able to decide what to eat for lunch, Misaki suggested they should all go to her house for lunch. This was agreed to be the best idea, and the group headed there.



Tamayo and Kotaru were holding hands and walking closely together. Hatako kept glancing at them with a smile, glad her brother had finally decided on a girlfriend. She didn't tease him about girls anymore, at least not when anyone else was around.



Back home Misaki was quick in making a pizza for everyone, and cookies and sandwiches. Tamayo helped her out, mixing ingredients and shaping the food. When they were done she went back into the living room to sit beside Kotaru, leaning her head on his shoulder. He wrapped an arm around her, keeping her close.



The day progressed on and the group stayed at Misaki's home. Oujirou called his brother and had him bring a small practice layer for them to play with. Everyone stayed after Shuuko came home, and she took over cooking the snacks so Misaki could spend more time with her friends.



Standing behind bushes and out of sight, Umi peeked into the window, watching as everyone had fun. Misaki and Oujirou were sitting in mirror to Tamayo and Kotaru,

and the closer the couples got, the more Umi frowned. Especially the closer that Kotaru got to Tamayo. *** I know I'm young, but that should be me. I'm just as cute, and twice as talented. *** Her eyes narrowed dangerously and she made a fist.

"That should be me!"



Shuuko walked into the living room and looked at everyone. "Minna, did you hear a shout a moment ago?" They shook their heads as Misaki stood up. "No, but I'll go look outside to see if anyone stopped by."



Umi saw her move towards the door, and scurried over to stand in front of the door. She smiled innocently as Misaki peeked out. "Konbanwa Misaki- chan, father said I could come over and visit, if no one minded."



Misaki smiled brightly, and ushered her inside. "Of course we don't mind! Come in, Come in. My mother is making snacks for us." Umi twitched slightly, jealousy flooding through her young body, but she managed to continue smiling. Hatako ran over when she saw Umi enter and grabbed her wrist. "Umi-chan! Come sit with me, Oujirou-kun had a small practice layer brought over for us to play with."



She forced herself to smile more, letting the younger girl drag her along.

*** I wonder if they realize how lucky they are… so many friends, wonderful parents, and enough money to have their very own practice layer… I doubt they even deserve half of what they have. ***

She sat peacefully enough beside Hatako as she talked about the last time they had used the practice layer, to try and decide who would be Misaki's second in the Angelic Layer national competitions, and how Kotaru had tried to compete against Oujirou to be Misaki's second.



Umi clasped her hands together tightly, turning her knuckles white. Kotaru noticed, and reached over to pat her hands. "Relax, no one is gonna bite you Umi-chan." Umi smiled at Kotaru, brightening up immediately at the small amount of affection he had just given her. It was enough, to her, that she didn't glare at Tamayo for the rest of the evening.



Shuuko walked in with her treats, and sat them in the middle of the group.

"Help yourselves everyone." She walked to her room afterwards to rest.



The rest of the evening was spent trading Angelic Layer stories, most of which included people Umi had yet to meet, though they assured her if she hung around Misaki enough, she would meet every one of them.



Kotaru walked Tamayo home and once more gave her a sweet, light kiss on the lips. Umi followed them and fumed angrily when she saw the kiss exchanged, and sulked home.



Opening her door Umi walked inside, lights off. She walked to her room in the dark, the house of any other people. In her room she turned on the light, and fell asleep staring at pictures of her parents.



Tamayo walked upstairs in a daze once more, wonderfully happy about the kiss she had received from her Kotaru. She fell asleep at the same time he did, even though they were in their own rooms and homes. Each dreamed happily of the other, and of spending more time together in this new, happy and safe feeling they had.



To Be Continued:

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