So on dA, I posted a few pics that crossover TFP and an anime known as Angelic Layer. People wanted a story for it, so here it is! It may or may not be updated regularly, depends on if I have a muse. Anyway, enjoy!
A small, raven haired boy stared in awe at an item on a stores shelf.
A plastic egg sat there before him, a small human-like form inside it, a doll.
"Jack? Honey, are you ready to go?"
The little boy, Jack, looked up in surprise at his mother, then looked back at the doll in the egg.
"Mama?"
The woman crouched down, smiling.
"Yes?"
"Can I get that?" The boy asked, pointing.
June looked in surprise, first at Jack, then the angel egg.
"You want that for your birthday? Don't you want a bigger toy?"
"Nuh-uh." Jack retorted, shaking his head.
June smiled, petting his hair.
"Alright, let's go pay for it."
"Yay!" Jack cheered.
As June stood back up, rummaging in her wallet, Jack took the egg in his hands and carefully hugged it to his chest.
June handed him the money, and Jack ran to the counter.
The woman at the register was alarmed, to say the least, when the little boy stood on tip toe, setting the angel egg on the counter.
"I'd like this please, miss."
The woman smiled.
"Of course. Would you like the starter kit as well?"
Jack looked at his mother in question, and she smiled at the cashier.
"Yes please."
Jack smiled. He was finally going to have a friend!
Later
Jack opened the angel egg, letting the clear liquid spill out into the tub. He then carefully scooped up the doll in his hands, examining it closely. A smile graced his face.
"Hi! I'm Jack, your new friend!"
There was no reply, but Jack didn't mind. He grabbed a washcloth.
"Let's both get clean, okay?" He chirped.
He gently used the washcloth to clean off the doll, washing off any extra goop from the angel.
Once finished, he set it on the toilet lid as he dried himself off. Getting dressed, he quickly picked up the doll and ran to his room. There, the kit waited, open and ready.
He looked through the instructions (now glad that he'd learned to read early). Then he turned to the box, looking at all the hair types. His eyes fell on one that was long and white as snow.
"Woah...pretty..." He mumbled in awe as he carefully picked it up, placing it on the dolls head.
He picked up the small pair of scissors his mom gave him to use (after repeating a promise many times to be careful) and began to slowly, carefully cut the hair.
He hummed happily, now and then talking idly to the doll as he worked. Soon, the hair was short and messy, except for a part in the back that remained long, tied back in a thin ponytail.
Jack smiled to the doll as he stood, going to his little desk where the laptop was already set up and waiting.
Jack carefully placed the doll in the glowing cylinder, watching her float for a moment before turning to the laptop and starting to make his angel.
He decided he wanted a tall angel, instead of a small one. Really really tall! But she'd be light, not heavy. Jack would be carrying her around, after all. And she'd be fast too! Fast and really awesome!
Soon, Jack found himself finished, and smiled as he hit enter.
A screen popped up with a ding, making him jump, startled.
It wanted a name for the angel.
"A name?" Jack said aloud, looking at the doll, he then smiled. "Well everyone needs a name! Right?" He said cheerfully. He then thought for a long moment.
"Hm...Illana." He finally stated, looking once more at the angel.
"Your name will be Illana." He said again with finality, nodding.
It took him a moment to spell it out, but he did it in the end and pressed enter once more.
Jack stood, going to the cylinder as it faded. He yelped, catching Illana as she fell out. He then smiled slightly, holding her up and looking at her. He then blushed as he realized something.
Illana needed clothing.
Later
Jack smiled as he finished putting clothes on Illana, inspecting her for a moment. He'd always liked acid green and black together. (A/N: Angel picture is on my devianart account 'Blackbeltgal')
Jack smiled.
"Alright, all done! You're my new best friend!"
Illana was smiling, which made Jack's own widen. He hugged the angel close. He was so happy to have a friend now.
10 years later
A fifteen -almost sixteen- year old boy sat, staring at the layer bellow as Illana flipped away from her opponent.
To think, ten years ago he only wanted a friend, never having even considered fighting in an angelic layer battle. But now, here he was, reigning American champion. While in America, it wasn't widespread or aired on tv, it was still popular.
He heard his opponent make a sound of frustration, and looked up. The girl, about his age, looked to be scared and struggling with the battle. She looked up, and Jack offered a smile.
Illana lashed out, a kick sending the other angel flying. The crowd erupted into cheers.
"Wow! Illana's kick sent her opponent flying!" The announcer exclaimed. The crowd cheered even louder.
It was almost over, Jack mused.
Illana got a strong grip on the opposing angel's forearm. She spun, using the momentum to throw the other into the air. Illana then jumped up, grabbing the angel and flipping them both so she was on top. She kicked off of her opponent, sending the other angel flying to the ground with a large thud.
Illana landed easily, straightening. A moment later, the buzzer sounded.
"Illana...Wins!"
The crowd roared with cheers.
Illana turned, heading to the edge of the layer and jumping out. Jack caught her carefully, smiling.
"Good job, 'Lana." He murmured as the announcer psyched the crowd by talking about Jack's long standing record of wins.
His seat lowered to the ground and he stepped out. He paused to look around at the bright blarring lights and crowd. He really loved Angelic Layer. But after this would be school, and until the next summer there would be no tournaments. With a sigh, he headed to meet up with his mom.
Illana sat on his arm, and he smiled at her.
"What should we eat today? I heard the cafeteria has Chinese now, sound good?"
No reply came as usual, but Jack didn't mind.