Author's Note: Hahaha. Sakura versus Sasuke. I'm gonna have lots of fun with these too. I'm so upset that we're coming to the end of ATO. This has been so much fun. Thanks a lot for the reviews, they always make my day and keep me in a relatively good mood (Ah'm a grumpy person). Well folks stay tuned as we see how Sakura-Chan will fare against Sasuke-kun. (Yes I am using my honorifics correctly)
-Ve1vet
Disclaimer: YES! I own Angelic Layer. Bah… I wish. So… NO I don't own Angelic Layer. And I don't own Naruto or any of Motokonobaka's characters
A hush fell over the crowd as the pink-haired Angel flopped across the layer. The hits weren't hurting much but if it continued like this Sasuke would win. A small shadow fell over the Angel as Sasuke loomed over her.
Just remain still Sakura. Hannah thought, she was trying to form a plan. She waited just a few seconds, hoping Zack put his guard down. Now Sakura.
The female Angel jumped ever so slightly, balanced herself on her hands and struck a blow on the unsuspecting Sasuke.
Zack thought it was the knock down, so he didn't think Sakura could get back up. Hannah glanced at Sakura's point gauge. She wasn't even past the 50 mark, Maybe he's just new at this and didn't know she couldn't be knocked down so early. Sasuke's points took a downward plunge; his points were now about the same as Sakura's.
The male Angel recovered quickly. "I think it's time to start getting serious. Right Sasuke." Sasuke charged back towards Sakura.
Hey! I can see Sasuke now! Hannah, now prepared put Sakura in a defensive position. Sasuke was mostly a black colored blur; since his points were drained he was slower now. But only by a little; but that's all Sakura needed.
He was in Sakura's range now. Let's do this. The pink-haired Angel leapt forward, stopping Sasuke's momentum. She grabbed his shoulders, balancing herself on top of him with her hands.
The crowd held their breath as Sakura curled her legs forward and launched Sasuke towards the end of the layer. Sasuke racked up damage points but didn't Layer Out. Hannah's eyes narrowed, I was hoping he'd Layer out after that!
"Sasuke managed to avoid a Layer out but he did get a lot of damage after that. Sakura has shown Sasuke she's a worthy opponent!" the crowd cheered, some Sasuke fans grumbled.
Sakura's grin faded, she looked dead serious now. The enemy Angel stood up, he also looked dead serious. After Hannah's last attack Zack couldn't risk Sasuke getting hurt again, so he remained still.
We'll have to make a move. She thought, but an idea came to her; we've inflicted more damage, so even if time runs out we'll win. We're almost forcing Sasuke to move! The pink-haired Angel did not move, except form one hand that pointed up at the screen, which gave all the data from the battle.
Zack followed her hand, glancing hesitantly at the screen.
Angel Sakura vs. Angel Sasuke
Time Remaining: 00:30
Zack was now worried. Hannah had him trapped. It was now or never.
Sasuke started running, picking up speed as he ran after his target. Sakura charged at Sasuke also. This attack would decide the winner of the battle.
Both were in range of each other now. It seemed as if time suddenly slowed down, Sasuke swung his leg up slowly. Sakura grabbed his leg, leapt forward flipping Sasuke over. But she wasn't done, as time continued moving at a pace equivalent to that of a snail, the crowd watched as the balance Angel loomed over Sasuke, bringing one leg down on his back while he was still falling.
Time returned to normal and the crowd stood up and cheered. The few points Sasuke had left were now gone. Sakura backed off now, staring down at her fallen opponent.
"SAKURA WINS!" The speakers around the arena blared as the announcer roared excitedly. Hannah flinched, her shoulders bolted up to her ears and her back sunk lower into the egg-chair.
Zack picked up Sakura and Sasuke and walked over towards his friend. "That was a good fight." he held out a hand to Hannah, and gave her back Sakura.
"Y-Yeah!" she shook his hand, making the crowd explode once more, "Just one question though…"
"Shoot."
"Why did you base your Angel off Sasuke Uchiha? Like I based my Angel off Sakura Haruno?"
"They say the best flattery is through imitation, is it not?"
"Well I-" Zack had already started walking away with this silly grin on his face, "I'll be rooting for ya!" he said over his shoulder before disappearing in a crowd of news reporters.
Zack trotted up the stairs to the V.I.P. seats. He was allowed up there along with the Deuses from the Regional Tournament. It was a large room, with big comfortable looking chairs, a bird's eye view of the arena, and a few butlers. There was also a small practice layer in the very back for the intermission.
Several people were already up there including: Christina Tice and Angel Rose, Kira Robins, Nina Parker and Angel Riku, and last but not least Lina Paiya nd Kurokoneko. Zack was kind of surprised that Lina had come all the way from Hawaii to be here. But whatever.
The announcer said it was time for the intermission now, so immediately several jumped for the practice layer. But only Christina and Lina were successful in grabbing the headsets. Kurokoneko struck her cat pose while Rose danced gracefully.
Kira Robins had this look of sorrow mixed with anger as she watched the two Angels. Most likely she missed battling with Kiba.
Zack studied the room a little bit more, apparently there were some more people coming since a few more seats were reserved with names that were hard to pronounce. Almost on cue a group of people entered, chattering in Japanese. A tall man with a long white lab coat and glasses, a boy with black hair and wore a black uniform, and a young lady with bobbed brown hair with two long locks and blue eyes. On her shoulder sat a tiny Angel dressed in red and white.
The trio took a seat in the front, removing the little reserved signs. They noticed that every American Deus in the room stared at them. The young lady turned around first, being careful that her Angel did not fall. "Hello American Deus. We come from Japan. I am Misaki Suzuhara, this is Ohjiro Mihara and Icchan." She bowed. She spoke English surprisingly well. "My mother Shuuko Suzuhara will be here soon."
Everyone nodded, rather silent since this was an awkward situation. Zack was the first to speak, "Hello Suzuhara-san, I am Zack Tomo." Zack pointed at each other girl and said their name, then he introduced the Angels, "Angel Rose, Angel Kurkoneko, Angel Riku and Angel Sasuke."
Misaki nodded and took her seat again and began chatting with Ohjiro. Shuuko darted in, not noticing the Americans. "Omoni!" (Omoni is a word for mother) Misaki said happily as Shuuko sat down but didn't reply, though she did start turning red. Zack turned back to the American Deuses in the room and shrugged.
"Maybe they're representing Angelic Layer Japan?" He whispered, the girls looked to each other and nodded.
Kira studied the group more closely, "That Angel looks familiar."
"Hey! Isn't that Angel Hikaru? I thought she retired." Christina announced to the others.
"Your right!" the other four said in unison.
"Why would an Angel retire?" Zack asked with a confused look.
"Angels are only supposed to last two and a half years at most. But Hikaru has been battling for about three and a half years now. She was the champion before Angelic Layer went International, so that was a long time ago. Hikaru only recently retired because her parts got rusty and old." Kira seemed to take pride in how much about Angelic Layer she knew. "This may be just a rumor but I heard her Deus came to American to replace all of her rusty parts so she could come out of retirement. That Angel sure doesn't look rusty or old so I think its true."
All eyes fell upon the Angel. If that rumor was true why would Misaki be here instead of on her way home?
The intermission ended and everyone returned to his or her seat. Hannah fidgeted nervously with her fingers. Linda Weiss, her opponent, seemed less nervous. Lina was tall, probably five foot ten with long blonde hair and brown eyes. She wore glasses with large, round, black frames so her bright eyes weren't so noticeable.
"Alright! Now to get on with the show! We have Hannah Leonhart, a newbie who has gone against the odds and has never lost. But that may change, see we have Kinda Weiss. Another newbie who has become an Angelic Layer legend! She hasn't lost a match either, but has taken down the best Angels in the game. Now… as we come down to the final battle we must ask; who has the strength to take home the title?"
In one section of the audience the crowd replied 'Linda!'
But the other section roared, 'Hannah!'
"Alright now lets get this show on the road. Angels to the Layer!"
Sakura leapt off Hannah's hand, curling herself into a ball and spun several times in the air before landing. Hannah grinned at Sakura; she never would have been able to do that only a month ago.
Her opponent spiraled down, hidden from view by lots of metallic pink and red cloth. The cloth settled on the ground to reveal a beautiful Angel. She was a little taller than Sakura, with long strawberry colored hair that dangled down by her feet. Her skin was pale, but it looked like it glowed, for lack of a better word. Her battle costume was very elaborate, all made of pink, red, and white. She wore a strapless leotard, with what looked like a kimono that fell off her shoulders and hung by her elbows. The sleeves were pulled back so not to interfere with her punches. The kimono was oversized and gathered on the floor; it was mostly cheery red with pink hearts and the cuffs on her sleeves were hot pink. The Leotard was hot pink with white hearts that has golden arrows.
The Angel opened her brilliant pink eyes; she smiled and blew a kiss in Sakura's direction, giving a small wink. Like Sakura's "You got it chief" thumbs up this must have been Linda's, Angel's pose. The pink and red Angel didn't wear any shoes; they looked more like long red and pink stockings.
The layer they were fighting on was the normal flat layer, most likely to keep from one Angel having a disadvantage.
"Angel Cupid. Angel Sakura." The announcer looked at each Angel, "Let the fight for the title begin. Angelic Fight!"
Cupid? That name certainly fits her. I think she's a defense Angel. But I think she might be built lightweight sine she's not a whole lot taller than Sakura. Hannah thought. Sakura brought both arms up to her chest, looking somewhat cute, then got into her defensive position.
Cupid looked like she was going to blow another kiss, but she slung her arm off to the side like she was throwing a kiss instead. There was a sound like scissors cutting a delicate fabric.
What was that? Hannah thought.
"WHOA! Instant haircut! What happened to Angel Sakura?" the announcer seemed to have noticed something.
HUH? Hannah noticed a small amount of pink hair gathered around Sakura's feet. It was barely noticeable but Sakura's hair was shorter.
"It's Cupid's special move. You won't lay a finger on her before she defeats you." Linda giggled, for someone who looked so innocent she had a very evil cackle. Cupid threw another kiss. This time Sakura staggered backwards holding her arm.
WHAT? Hannah leaned forward in her chair. Sakura got hurt! Cupid only blew a kiss and now some points were being deducted. How?
Cupid vs. Sakura
Defense vs. Balance
It all comes down to this ladies and gentlemen! The Final Battle for the title "Champion of the Layer" will Cupid and her deadly kisses blow Sakura out of the tournament? But what's this? Sakura seems to have a few tricks up her sleeve. This will be the battle everyone will be talking about!
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