A/N: Hey minna-sans! This is the second chapter of Two Different Worlds. Our chapter begins as later at night when the angels visits Cefairo. I know that I had copied 'Cefairo' from Magic Rayearth Knights. I do not own it. It is not for me to take. Well, if I have anything else to say, please look at my A/N notes at the bottom of the chapter when you scroll down. Enjoy this chapter.
Disclaimer: Angelic Layer does not belong to me. It is a legal property of Clamp.
Title: Cefairo, the world of Angels
Author: Anime Star Tenshi
Ratings: PG/PG-13
Genre: Romance/Drama
It was a pitch, black, and starless night. There were no shed of light on the streets. Everyone asleep except for the moonlight to be the guide for anyone still wandering out this late in the darkness. Now let's take a look at the Suzuhara residence. Lights were out. Shuuko and Shuoko were asleep. Misaki was as well. The tournament was continuing tomorrow morning at 10. She needed her rest for her match tomorrow.
Her battle doll, Hikaru, was sitting ridgely with a normal doll blank look on her face. It was almost time. Her back was leaning against Misaki's school textbooks. Her face was facing directly the clock.
Tick-Tock
Tick-Tock
Tick-Tock
Almost.
Tick-Tock
The long hand was now in the same position as the little hand. Midnight. It was time. Hikaru blinked. She stood up and stretched her joints. Her high tech body relaxed and then she pressed a small, unnoticeble button on her red headphones. A small tear appeared on the wall with static electricity shooting out from it. She calmly went into the tear and it closed up behind her. Leaving no trace of anything lefted behind.
Cefairo
As a flurry of red lightning that just shot out onto the ground soil of Cefairo, Hikaru appeared and opened her eyes to adjust to the light there. Everywhere she saw were beautiful glass buildings which were floating feets above the ground.
Flying contraptions with angels in them were everywhere. Some angels weren't built to fly. So they needed the contraptions to be able to be lifted up from the ground. Hikaru didn't needed one. She has her wings to help her do so.
Cefairo, in a way, was like the Earth to the battle angels in the real world. When every angel is created, their information would be transported to Cefairo as well. Ichiro hadn't expected this. He only knew after a few weeks his first battle angel was created. When he and Shuuko knew about this, they had sworn to keep this a secret. When everyone in the world finds out, scientists from different corners of the Earth would come to Japan to investigate.
Oujiro found out by mistake but that made Wizard and him even closer. They didn't need to share any secrets. Mostly, if angels haven't told their dues that they can talk or anything like that, they would sneak out to Cefairo when they are sleeping. Just like what Hikaru had done.
Hikaru stared at the Cefairo's structures and a peaceful look flew across her face. When she had first come to Cefairo, like any other angel, they need a home. She had a bit of trouble finding one at first but she found a nice apartment near the city.
Hikaru's wings appeared and she took flight. The air rushed against her face which makes it harder for her to see as she gained speed. She landed on a balcony with pots of plants on it. She lifted one of the pots and a card was under there. A slot was on the balcony door and all she had to do was slid the card into the slot.This was a different kind of balcony door. Instead of sliding, it can turn and rotate. Then, it beeped and she had gained access.
She pushed the big door and it turned. She turned it back to what it was before so no one can come in. She stared at her apartment. She was the only one living there. It was a fair enough size apartment for one person. It had a living room, two bedrooms, a bathroom, and kitchen right behind the living room.
It was very quaint. She opened the door to her bedroom, mostly everything in there were red or pink or white. A little black or blue. Blue reminds her of her dues, Misaki. Her living room was a kind of light and dark peach color. Her apartment was very modest and cozy looking. She opened her closet and picked one of the few outfits she had. She didn't have much clothing because she's mostly on Earth anyway.
She slipped on a black halter top and red capris. She putted on her black jacket to cover her shoulders. It was quite warm outside. Her battle outfit was making her very hot and stuffy. She took off her red headphones and placed them on her nightstand beside her bed. She ran her hand through her hair and looked at her reflection in the mirror.
Her hair was a bit tousled and messy. Messy for the most part. Her hair was like Misaki's, untamed. She quickly brushed her hair and went out her room. She grabbed a cup from the cupboard and filled it with water to drink.
That was refreshing. She grabbed her entrance card and her wallet to place them in her pocket. she opened her door and closed it behind her to meet the other angels at Ranga's place.
Ranga's Penthouse.
A penthouse! Of course, Ranga would get a penthouse. Her dues, Ringo, is famous and rich so Ranga has to be the same. Her penthouse was on the last floor and the highest and biggest in the building. Since she had the biggest shelter, the angels meet at her house and dicuss once in a while.
Hmmmm, discuss. Well, they discuss about certain events on Earth. For this meeting, they'll be discussing the tournament. As Hikaru flew on, she met up with Blanche, who was also flying to Ranga's. They flew together and chatting along the way.
Ranga's penthouse came into view and the two angels landed on the carpeted floor on the outside. They went through the doors while the bell boy angel came to greet them.
They went into the elevator and pressed Floor 18. When they arrived to that floor, only one set of doors were visible. Hikaru rang the doorbell of the double oak doors and it was, surprisingly enough, Wizard who answered the door.
Hikaru managed to cover her blush that was forming already. But Blanche didn't noticed.
"Ohayo, Wizard-kun"Blanche said and nodding thanks to him when she went through the doors.
"Ohayo,"Hikaru said in a steady tone, "Arigato"
He nodded. Hikaru went past him and went among the other angels. He bored his eyes on her back and Hikaru flinched. 'Oh no! Did I do anything wrong? He's glaring at me' Hikaru thought as horrible thoughts came to mind.
But the truth was that, Wizard was covering his smile at her arrival with a scowl. Everyone was wearing their clothing in Cefairo and not their battle outfits. Wizard was wearing a blue t-shirt which matched his hair and a pair of dark blue khakis.
Ranga perked up even more when she saw Hikaru.
"Hikaru-chan, you're here!" Ranga cried and went over to crush the life out of Hikaru.
Hikaru weakly grinned. "It's nice to see you too, Ranga-chan"
"Ranga, if you don't let go of Hikaru, we'll have to plan for her funeral" Suzuka said calmly to Ranga. She instantly let go of her and apologized.
Hikaru reassured her that it was alright.
"Now, this meeting has to determine something about our dueses" Athena said as her voice was full of authority over everyone else's.
Everyone shuffled to their seats and sat like intentive children. When they had done so, they waited for her to continue.
"How long has it been for each of you to battle in the game, Angelic Layer?" Athena asked. Then there were a chorus of 2, 5,and 6 years. There were mostly sixes. Of course, Athena had played the longest.
Athena nodded at the appropriate answers. "I think it is time to tell our dues of your exsistence of talking and walking. As well as of Cefairo.".
"Oujirou and Shuuko-san has already know of Cefairo. So this requirement is useless to me"Wizard said.
Athena nodded. "Yes, I know. Though Alice and Hikaru is here the most least years. It is better for us to communicate with our dues and be truthful to them".
Their silence told her they understood.
"Be sure to remember to tell them. I have already discuss this with Shuuko"she said, "This is the only subject we will discuss today"
"There are no more threats to us anymore" Shirahime said with immense thoughts running through her head, " Except for the tournament, that is".
"Soooooo, since the important subject is done. Why don't we all have a snack?" Ranga piped.
Again, there were a chorus of 'okay' and 'fine' and ,of course,'whatever'. By Wizard.
Ranga got up and headed for her kitchen. "I'll help," Hikaru said as she got up to catch up with Ranga.
Kitchen
" I have cake in the refrigerator. I made it yesterday. I'll brew some tea. Can you cut the cake into equal slices, Hikaru-chan?" Ranga asked as she headed for the cupboard.
Hikaru nodded. She got the cake out to cool for a while and then she got out the knife from the rack. She cut the cake into equal pieces, just like Ranga had asked.
She placed them on the china plates that Ranga had and carefully put them on a tray.
She got out some eating utensils and placed them besides each slice of cake.
Ranga emerged from out of nowhere and said,"I'm almost done with the tea. Just a few more minutes"
Hikaru grinned and shook her head. "It's alright. I'll take these out first."
Ranga nodded her head.
Hikaru took the cakes out and placed them on the table, and while everyone else were seated on the dining table chairs. She placed on in front of everyone. She had gave herself and Ranga a piece on the table.
She placed the tray aside and Ranga came out from the kitchen. She had two pitchers of tea and she sat them at each end of the table. "This is white jasmine tea and black tea. Choose either on." Ranga said as she seated herself at a chair. The only chair left was right across from Wizard.
Hikaru sat herself from across Wizard and tasted a slice of the cake. The taste of chocolate and strawberries filled her mouth as she continued to chew. 'Hmmm, this cake is good. I wonder if Ranga-chan could give me the recipe?'.
Wizard ate the cake silently, all the while watching Hikaru. 'She seems fidgety today. I wonder why'. Of course, it wasn't like Wizard to pry in people's business.
"Why don't we all play a game after we are finished eating?" Alice asked
That stirred Shirahime's curiousity. "What kind of game?"
" Well, I heard Arisu and her friend had played this game at her house. It's called, Truth or Dare. But we are only going to do the truth part because I don't want anyone hating me after we finish playing." Alice said.
" I've heard of Truth or Dare before. Tamayo-san had tried to have Misaki play it when they had their sleepover. I had watched when they were playing" Hikaru said as the memory came back to her.
" Well, I think we should play it now. We're all done eating aren't we?" Ranga said.
Living Room
" Now who should be first?" Mao asked as she tucked her tail away.
"I will! " Alice said as she turned towards Wizards.
"Okay, Wizard, do you like anyone?"Alice asked.
Wizard blinked. Why lie when she isn't asking about who he liked.
"Yes, " he said in a short reply.
Ranga squealed. "Ohhhh, Wizard, I never knew you liked anyone."
"I'm a living being, aren't I?"he said curtly.
"Who's the unlucky girl?" Suzuka asked as a hint of amusement was in her question.
Wizard glared at her. "I have already answered the question".
There were a chorus of groans when they heard that. They were curious about who Wizard liked.
But no one noticed the forlorn look on Hikaru's face when she heard that. She was struck with surprise when Wizard had said that. Her heart shattered when she heard him repeated the phrase. She didn't know. But the angel that Wizard likes must be a angel with many qualities. Or why would he'd be interested. I'm too plain, anyway.
Now she'll never have a chance.
Two hours later.
The Truth Game lasted for two hours, as you can see up there. Many of the players were embarassed when a personal question came up. Due to Hikaru's lack of happiness, she still played on. A weak smile on her face. She didn't want to ruin this for everyone.
When everyone stood up to leave, Hikaru and Wizard were the last people who left. Ranga had went upstairs to her room. She asked if Hikaru could lock the door when she leaves.
Hikaru stood up and began to walk towards the door. But in mid step, Wizard spoke up. "Hikaru," he said trying to catch her attention.
Hikaru stopped. "Yes, Wizard-san?" she asked, with a smile plastered on face. Though it was fake. Wizard saw through it.
"What are you so upset about?"
That question caught her off guard.
"What.... do you m-mean?" she stammered.
"I know that you are upset over something. I've noticed this when we were playing the game" he said as his gaze didn't faltered at all at her.
How did he know? He didn't usually ask these kind of questions.
"You're right, Wizard-san. But it'll be alright. I don't need you to trouble with my problems" Hikaru said as her smile became a little true.
Wizard stared at her for a moment and sighed. "Alright, I'll be going now"
He brushed past her and walked calmly to the door. The top of her hair was lifted up as he past her by. It was probably the wind. Hikaru stared at the spot where he stood last and thought 'Was he worried about me?'.
A small light of fire was lit in her heart, and bringing happiness along with it. She lightly giggled to herself and went towards the double oak doors. She close the door behind her and punched in the door's reverse access number.
As she was standing still in the elevator, she grinned to herself. Even the simplest things Wizard did for her could make her happy.
End of Chapter 2
I have finished with Chapter 2. I was hoping to start another story. I have been thinking about starting this Yu-Gi-Oh! story with the gang's children as the characters. Or another Angelic Layer story. But I could always do them at the same time. What do you think? Oh, and flames are welcome because I would like to hear other readers opinions. See you next time! Anime Star Tenshi