The Final Manuver
by: Helbaworshipper
Chapter 12
When Sora and Fool arrived back after their tour around the world, showing the places of Kaleido Stage, they had been almost immediatly called to his office. Kalos waited there, May and Leon sitting as if unsure of his intentions, at one of the couches. "Boss, the plane was a bit late." Sora sat down, jet lag fresh in her veins. No one spoke a word, and she leaned into Fool for support. He obliged her with his shoulder.
"The next show will feature a maneuver that no one has ever seen, or even managed to attempt. I assume you know what I'm talking about, Fool." The male nodded, his eyes now set serious. "In light of this event, we are going to start a trial. Each of you will have the chance to perform with a partner opposite of your own. This is for selections for just the trial, the two people that manage to get to the top will begin training for the Maneuver." The four looked at him wide eyed, even the spirit of the stage, who had seemed intent on his own choice. When his news had been spoken as it was to be done, he notioned for May and Leon to practice for their last night of performance. Sora, who now had fallen asleep against her partner's lap after the sudden shock, simply rested from the long ride.
"Why did you do that? I was intent and knowing that Sora was the only one who could perform such a Maneuver."
"Fool, they both want a goal from both of you, therefore, we must allow them to get the chance."
"I still think this competition will not keep the hostilities down."
"I know, but it is the fate of what is going to happen."
Miss Sarah's Room...
"I'm sorry, it seems that as soon as the plane landed, They were asked to the office." Her bubbly voice resounded to the three who had arrived. Her mind was running into what she has spoken with Kalos those days before.
"Could you at least tell me what this Maneuver is?"
"It's a stunt only those with a true chemistry can pull. Not just some partnership, such as Layla and Sora had with eachother. It has to be a person you would want to spend the rest of your life with." His eyes seemed intently serious, as was his tone as he watched her stare at him in disbelief.
"You just told me no one has ever performed it."
"Now someone will be able to, the Great Maneuver is only the first step."
"What are the chances of the partners in this maneuver dying?"
"Nintey-eight percent."
When she heard them trying to shout her out of her thoughts, the three tried to pry out her thoughts. "I can't believe it's been so long since Sora and Eric performed. It seemed like everything is going well, perhaps this is why he thought of such an odd performance."
"What do you mean?"
"He has plans for this next show."
"What are they?"
"Not telling!" She chided the three, hearing footsteps outside going up the stairs. The mop of hair then pointed her right to Fool, who had been trying to be silent. "Welcome back."
"Thank you."
"Perhaps Sora and yourself would like..." She noticed the sleeping teen within his arms. "Perhaps you would like to have a few hours of peace before recounting your adventures." He nodded, moving up the stairs once again.
Leon's Room...
The silver haired pegasus waited until he could hear no one before returning to his thoughts. Sora Nagino had always been an enigma. A star that shined almost too resonantly with her partner. He and the rest of the group had recieved no details on this test yet, and he felt as if it were something almost impossible. He had to find out, and see if he could be that person. As he had finally settled into the seat with an almost relaxed feeling, a letter arrived from Kalos. His body turned still as he read the details of the test...
