Disclaimer: I don't own Kaleido Star. I only worship it's creator.
A/N: I believe this is the first mature rated Kaleido Star. Oh the humanity, destroying the righteousness of it all! Oh well. Sora X Layla romance. This is after episode… 29. I haven't seen the rest yet, please forgive me, those that have. Also, does anyone know where to get volume 7? I need episode 27 and up.
Sora sat in her room. She was already failing at Layla's dream. Leon blatantly refused to perform with her. She watched the tape showing her and Layla performing the legendary great maneuver. That was so fulfilling, so wonderful, and so utterly impossible now. If only something could be done about Layla's shoulder. Sora would do anything to be able to perform once more with Layla.
"Fool, will Layla ever be able to perform again?" asked Sora.
Fool selected a card. "Polaris. Once guided in the right direction amazing things should happen. You know what I think?"
"What?" asked Sora hopefully.
"You'll feel better after taking a bath," said Fool smiling slightly.
"Fool, be serious!" said Sora exasperated.
"I'm not the one to do the guiding," said Fool. "Maybe you should invite Layla over to spend the night."
"Don't be stupid, she can see you, so you won't get to see anything," said Sora angrily. She threw Fool across the room.
There was a knock at her door. "Sora, it's Sarah."
"Sarah-san! Come in," said Sora.
Sarah sat down on the bed. "Layla wants you to meet her for lunch tomorrow."
"Really? I've missed her! What do you think she wants? How's her shoulder?"
"I don't know, she called. Her shoulder is doing better, she can do normal stuff now. She's been in physical therapy for a while. Kate is still restrictive about what she can do, but you know Layla, she's probably practicing trapeze by now."
"No, she's given up performing remember?"
"Well, you know what she's said. 'It won't be my last show unless I wish it.' Or something like that anyway. I've got to go see Kalos about the show, ja ne."
Sarah shut the door behind.
"I wonder what Layla wants? Maybe just a visit," pondered Sora.
"You worry too much, now, go take a bath," said Fool.
"Okay," said Sora. She quickly tied Fool up before stepping into the tub.
(The Next Day)
Sora practiced on the trapeze. She needed to be as good as May Wong to secure her role. She swung gracefully doing a spin before falling face down. She rolled over before getting back on the swing. She considered it momentarily then decided to try Pamela's specialty. She swung hard and leapt up. She soared high before clumsily hitting the bar and falling onto the net. She sighed and looked at her watch.
"Oh shoot! I'm late!" Sora climbed down and ran for the hotel where Layla was staying. She jumped over cars hurriedly before landing at the entrance.
"Excuse me, what room is Layla Hamilton staying in?" asked Sora.
"I'm over here, Sora," said Layla quietly.
"Layla-san!" exclaimed Sora. She ran over and hugged her. "I've missed you."
"Sora, I have something I need to talk with you about," said Layla.
"Okay."
"Follow me."