In The Eye of The Beholder: Chapter 5

Kirameku sat in the waiting room. She had placed Yugure on her lap, and was listening to the TV. There were two other people in the room. They made almost no noise, so Kirameku didn't give them any thought. She heard the door open, and a person came and sat next to her. Kirameku turned her head away, still trying not to let people know she was blind.

"I saw your match." The person's voice was caring, almost like she knew Kirameku's secret. Kirameku didn't respond. The other person just continued. "My name is Saitou Kaede. My Angel's name is Buranshe."

"Zouge Kirameku, and Yugure." Kirameku snapped. Of course she wasn't nice. She didn't like people. Kaede's eyes widened for a moment. She was surprised.

"W-4, Zouge Kirameku!" Kirameku was saved by her next match. She stood up immediately.

"Good luck!" Kaede gave her famous smile. Too bad Kirameku couldn't see it.

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"In the East Corner: Deus-Jitai Saikou, Angel-Atsui!" A girl with blond hair walked out, her Angel perched on her shoulder. Her Angel, Atsui, wore a silver shirt with a black jacket over it. She had a silver skirt with black, knee high boots. Her medium length dark purple hair was parted in two braids. "Jitai Saikou is a first time Deus, as is her opponent. She uses Atsui's close combat abilities to smash her opponents! And in the West Corner: Deus-Zouge Kirameku, Angel: Yugure!" Kirameku walked out, Angel perched on her shoulder. She found her seat, and put her cane down.

"Angels to the Layer!"

"Atsui! Listen to the sounds of the crowd! Play from their hearts!!!" Saikou threw Atsui into the layer. "Angel, fall-in!" Atsui's black eyes opened as soon as she was in the Layer, and she did a back flip in the air, two summersaults and she landed in the Layer on both feet.

"Open the world's eyes! Show them what we can do, Yugure!" Kirameku threw Yugure into the Layer, and Yugure opened her eyes. She spread both of her arms out, and crossed her legs. "Angel fall-in!" Yugure began to spin as she descended towards the Layer. She finally landed, and she had gathered up so much speed that she continued to spin. She slowed down and did one last spin, and flung her crossed leg out to get balance back. She then stood, one leg out, and slightly behind the other. She put her arms up for a guard.

"And now, Angelic Fight!"

Atsui charged immediately. Yugure kept her guard up, and when Atsui got close enough, she started a furious onslaught of punches. It was all Yugure could do to keep her guard up. She was slowly being pushed back. 'I can't remember where the Layer edge is! This is not good!' Kirameku gritted her teeth. 'Distance! There needs to be more distance between the Angels! But I can't hold her off, and get distance at the same time!' Meanwhile, Yugure was receiving more and more damage points, and getting closer to the edge of the Layer. 'I need to slow her down…but how?' At that moment, Atsui threw a puch, which connected with Yugure's jaw. She went flying backwards, and almost got a Layer out.

Atsui again took advantage of this, and charged again. Yugure was able to get up in time to try and counter the attack. She also charged, but Atsui saw this, and ignored Yugure for a moment. Right after the Angels passed each other, both doubled back, trying to get an elbow shot in. Their elbows connected, and both Angels skidded back a few feet. 'Move darn it, move!' She thought, trying to figure out Atsui's position. Finally, the Angel got to her feet. Yugure kept her distance. Apparently she would have to stay away from close combat. 'But how else can I win?' Atsui charged, and Yugure leapt into the air. Atsui followed, but Yugure quickly landed. Again, Atsui came after her, but Yugure ran away.

'At this point I'm only running! I need an attack!' Atsui charged, again. ' I need a finishing attack!' As Atsui got closer, Kirameku came up with something. When Atsui was almost at arm's length, Yugure spun around, sticking her foot out. Her foot connected with it's target, and sent Atsui flying out of the Layer.

"Layer out! Yugure wins! With a last minute attempt, Yugure shows she can do anything!" Kirameku picked Yugure up, and smiled.

"Thanks for sticking with me." Kirameku walked back out to the waiting room. She sat down again.

"That was another great fight." It was the same girl from before. Kirameku was in a good mood, so she decided to answer.

"Thanks. I didn't think I'd win." She still had her head turned away.

"W-5, Saitou Kaede?" Kaede smiled.

"That's me! Let's go Buranshe."

"Good luck!" Kirameku called after her.

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"There she is…" Madoka pointed Kirameku out to her younger sister.

"Wow…do you think this fight will be a snap?"

"Arisu." Madoka put her hand on Arisu's shoulder. "My fight with Misaki has taught me never to underestimate people. I'm just going to start like I normally do, and go on from there." Arisu sighed.

"Yeah…You're right." She smiled as she watched Madoka walk to the East Corner waiting room.

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Yes, I know, short lived chapter eh? Well…I have band camp all this week and next week is away band camp. That'll kill me…and my fanfics…but anyway, here's the chapter, and whether you like it or not, review. Or I will send my army of dancing cucumbers to come and get you. Hahahhahah fear them! Oh, and If you noticed (or even if you didn't) Atsui is from One Second Counts. Pretty cool, eh? I feel special! Ok, this time, I'm going! Bye everyone!