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Sakura no Tenshi
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Chapter 5 – The Escape
Suddenly, Akuma Syaoran flew up from behind Angel Tomoyo and locked her hands together, holding her like a captive. Reaching out another hand, he cupped her chin. Angel Tomoyo struggled gallantly but the opponent was too strong. He had locked her arms and inhibited the movement of her wings. She felt weak. In a low, drawling voice, Syaoran hissed.
"I will never hurt you… mother."
In his arms, Syaoran felt the angel stiffen. He smirked. This was turning out better than he had expected, until Angel Tomoyo started crying. Large crystal tears fell from her eyes and sobs racked through her body. Syaoran started to panic. "What's wrong?" He started to wipe away her tears. However, before he could wipe at the tears on the angel's face, the numerous drops of tears had joined together to form a large drop of water. When Syaoran finally realized what was happening, it was too late. The large drop of water charged with astonishing speed and strength straight at him and hit him squarely on the forehead. He was knocked to the ground.
Angel Tomoyo dried her tears and hovered over him.
Bastard!
Syaoran picked himself up from the ground and flew up to meet her. "My my, such a word coming from an angel. Didn't God teach you some basic manners?" He sneered, reaching up to wipe the trickle of black blood that had fallen from his mouth.
Angel Tomoyo bared her teeth and raised up her hand. In perfect synchronization, water rose from the damp soil and started to congregate. Unflinching, Syaoran erected a fire shield and held it in his hand. The flames licked his arm but did not burn him. In his other hand, a fireball had begun to form. Inclining his head slightly to the left, he stated, "Honestly, mother, you left me with no choice."
In response, Angel Tomoyo deftly turned her hand so that the palm was facing outward. The drops of water which were formed from even smaller drops of water rose until they were level with Syaoran. In one quick, sudden movement, Angel Tomoyo brought her arm down firmly. At the same time, the water balls charged straight at Syaoran.
Calmly, Syaoran evaporated the water with his shield. Then, he threw his fireball at Angel Tomoyo. Angel Tomoyo dodged it neatly. "Let's see how long you can keep this up, when you have no more water to command."
I will use my blood if I have to. I will not let you win.
"Why? To protect her?" Syaoran pointed at Angel Sakura. "Come on, she's not worth your protection. It's so obvious that you dislike her. Why fight against your son for her?"
True, I dislike her a lot. However, I hate you. I've never admitted you're my son. I never gave birth to you!
"Then whose angelic essence do I have inside? Don't think I'm so ignorant. I'm aware of my own body. I'm aware of who I am. I've found you, mother. One day, I'm going to find father and when that day comes, you will draw your last breath. So until the time comes, I will not let you die, nor will I let you forget, that you have me as your son." Syaoran's lips twisted cruelly.
Angel Tomoyo was livid with anger. They began to engage in a contest of mutual glaring. At least that was what it looked like to the demons that were beginning to arrive. They saw their leader in mental combat with a powerful angel in mid-air. None of them wanted to disturb him. Below them, on the ground, they saw a strong kekkai housing an unconscious angel. They started to hex at the kekkai.
Unknown to all the other demons, both Syaoran and Angel Tomoyo had began to draw energy from the surround, preparing for the final showdown. Angel Tomoyo was concentrating hard while Syaoran was well at ease. They both began to glow. Angel Tomoyo started to emit a pale green light and Syaoran was covered by a dark green light. The first cackles of raw energy had appeared between them.
On the ground, the kekkai protecting Angel Sakura was starting to show fine crack lines. Strong as it was, it could not withstand the hexing by so many demons all at once. Inside the kekkai, Angel Sakura had finally healed enough to regain consciousness. As with all angels, her mind woke before her body did. Even though she could not see, she knew that she was lying on the ground. For a moment, she could not comprehend why she was lying on the cold hard ground. Then, she remembered she was in Chijou. Her eyes flew open to see huge ugly beasts surrounding her.
She screamed, a loud piercing scream. It broke the concentration of both parties that were currently fighting in the air. Irritated and annoyed beyond description, both looked down to see what had happened.
Angel Sakura finally realized that she had wings. She flew out from the top of the kekkai just as the kekkai collapsed and like and arrow, shot straight up. Watching her, Syaoran's mouth dropped open. Angel Tomoyo rolled her eyes at the young, inexperienced angel. However, taking this opportunity, she raced after Angel Sakura.
She needs to work on her flying skills
, Angel Tomoyo thought as she began to catch up with Angel Sakura. Reaching out a hand, she managed to grasp the young angel's wing-end feathers. She gave a tremendous pull. With a surprised and painful yelp, Angel Sakura's altitude decreased significantly. Angel Tomoyo held on tightly to her robe to keep her from falling. Snapped out of his reverie, Syaoran and his demon lords had begun to chase after the pair of angels.Dragging Angel Sakura behind her, Angel Tomoyo tried to make a run for the heavenly gate. They narrowly missed the fireball thrown at them. Realizing that it was hopeless, Angel Tomoyo whirled around to meet them. Very quickly, they were surrounded by five demons. Syaoran stepped forward, both of his hands holding fireballs. Angel Sakura gulped several times. Her emerald eyes reflected perfectly her confusion and fear.
Angel Tomoyo regarded Syaoran through narrowed eyes. Her mind worked desperately. There's only one way now, she realized, even if it will draw so much of my powers. Giving a sideways glance to the angel holding onto her for dear life, she really felt that she was making too big a sacrifice. Still, it would the only way they could get out alive…
Holding Angel Sakura protectively in one arm, Angel Tomoyo started to draw intricate patterns in the air with the other hand. Syaoran was puzzled by her behaviour. When he finally realized what she was doing, she was almost done with the spell.
"NO!" Syaoran lurched forward, hurling both of his fireballs straight at the pair. However, Angel Tomoyo was quicker. With one firm slice through the air, she finished the spell.
"DISAPPEAR!" She yelled, flying upwards to dodge the blow.
Right before the demons' very eyes, the pair of angels vanished. Even their scents were gone. It was as if the angels had never existed in the world. Puzzled, all the demons turned to their leader. Syaoran looked as if he was steaming. Scrambling to get out of the ways, the demons managed to avoid the shower of fireballs their distraught leader was throwing all over the place.
Eyes blazing, Syaoran turned in mad circles. Try as he might, he could not pick up the scent of angels, much less see where they were. Flying up to the clouds, he vented his fury by blasting a fiery trail through the clouds. He finally clamed down. Damn those angels. It's a disappearing spell! How could I not realize? They couldn't be too far gone yet. I could still stop them.
Suddenly with horror, he realized that he had wasted precious time. Intertwining his last three fingers and forming a diamond shape with his second fingers and thumbs, he began to chant. As his chanting increased in volume, a small black net began to materialize in the space formed between his second fingers and thumbs. With time, it grew progressively more solid.
Syaoran's chanting grew louder and louder. The demons could only look at their leader fearfully. Finally, Syaoran seemed ready. He stopped chanting. He smiled, a smile filled with malice.
"Release," he said softly, pulling his hand apart slowly. The small black net began to expand and extend where Syaoran's fingers led it. It grew longer and longer, until it was as long as Syaoran could stretch out his arms. He blew at it gently. It became detached from his fingers and slowly drifted away. Like a spider web, just a thousand times stronger.
The black net attached itself onto a fluffy cloud and spread over it, covering it entirely. Syaoran watched in satisfaction and mild amazement as the black net spread like filth over the entire layer of cloud. He smirked. This would prevent them from reaching the sanctuary of heaven. Crocking his head slightly to the left, he whispered," Disappearing spells are such suckers of energy. And you're doing it for two people." His smile widened. "Let's see who can keep this up longer, shall we, mother?"
Even the demons shuddered to hear his laughter.
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Flap your wings, will you?
Angel Tomoyo snapped impatiently at Angel Sakura as they began to drop lower and lower due to the decreased frequency of the flapping of her own wings.
Gomen nasai.
Angel Sakura flushed and started flapping her own wings. She was dying to ask a thousand questions but she could see that the older angel was already extremely irritated. She didn't think her sempai would appreciate her inquisitiveness now. She resolved to keep quiet, but…
Anou… Angel Tomoyo-sama, which way should we be going?
Angel Tomoyo rolled her eyes with obvious annoyance. Even stupidity has its limits.
We're escaping from a group of bloodthirsty demons using only an extremely power draining disappearing spell. Where do you think we should escape to?
Um… heaven?
Isn't that pretty obvious? Now shut up and concentrate on flying.
H… hai.
Angel Sakura wanted to duck her head in embarrassment. She felt sure that the other angel would think of her as a complete idiot now. She changed direction and started flying upwards. She had to flap harder and harder as the wind was constantly trying to blow her off course. After a few minutes of hard flying, Angel Tomoyo finally interrupted her.
Don't you think it would be easier to fly with the wind instead of against it?
But I thought we're flying upwards, not southwards…
Yes but we can fly upwards while flying southwards right? It would be less tiring for you but if you choose to struggle now, suit yourself.
Gomen.
Angel Tomoyo wanted to scream. Not only were all her plans upset, she had ended up in this horribly weak state. She shot a dirty look at Angel Sakura. She gulped nervously. At least I would be in heaven soon and wouldn't have to put up with her much longer, Angel Tomoyo thought, feeling a bit more comforted. That was when they saw the huge black net slithering its way across the entire sky. Angel Sakura's jaw dropped.
Angel Tomoyo started, then blinked furiously. How dare him do this? How dare him! Fuming, Angel Tomoyo pulled Angel Sakura's hand and led her downwards.
What do we do now?
Use your brains and think. We can't get back to heaven now so we need some place that's favourable to us. We're going to find a water source, a river or something. Keep your eyes open.
Hai.
Having spot the blue meandering ribbon, Angel Tomoyo changed their course again. [do I make them sound like migrating birds?] They landed gracefully on one bank of the river. Angel Tomoyo dropped the disappearing spell, however, she still had to mask their auras. It was getting quite tiring. After a little drink of water, she flew up a tree and sat on it. Angel Sakura looked up at her shyly. The silence was becoming awkward.
All right, ask what you want to ask. I'll try to answer to the best of my abilities. We have nothing to do here anyway.
Angel Sakura's anxious face broke into a dazzling smile. Angel Tomoyo was thoroughly disgusted. Much to her reluctance, she began to fill in on what had happened after Syaoran had nearly killed Angel Sakura.
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"Just because we're still trying to find the angels doesn't mean we can slack in what we're supposed to do in the first place. I would expect the shields to yield much more when I next inspect."
Syaoran hovered over his demons, his eyes roaming over the rest of Nagasaki. The Dukes were right. There was much power in this city. Suddenly, he found that he did not want to present this power to the Dukes. Feeling a bit uncomfortable, he decided to put this thought out of his head until at least after he had found the angels.
Damn it, where are the angels?
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Wow, you saved my life.
Angel Tomoyo sighed inwardly and rolled her eyes.
Well, I suppose I did.
With much regret too.Oh my, you're my life saver!
Will you please stop stating the obvious?
But… but you saved my life!
Angel Tomoyo stormed off towards the river. She needed some cold water. Syaoran was right about one thing, she realized, this angel is ridiculous. Sighing deeply, she turned to face the other angel.
Look, this is not important. Angels save each other's lives all the time. The important thing now is to think about how we are going to get back to heaven. The rest we discuss later, okay?
"Okay!" Angel Sakura said bright. Too brightly, Angel Tomoyo decided. She felt all her dislikes returning. She began to doubt whether she should let this angel return safely to heaven. However, her original plan had been completely disrupted. All thanks to that stupid Syaoran and this baka angel, Angel Tomoyo thought angrily. Her mind started to turn a few rounds here and a few rounds there. A plan was forming and she found all her anger evaporating. Turning with a bright smile to Angel Sakura, she clasped her hands.
Oh, we forgot something important.
What is it?
Your First Mission, of course. Surely you don't want to return the first time in failure, do you?
Angel Sakura gasped and bit her lips. She had completely forgotten about that. Noticing her troubled face, Angel Tomoyo winked assuringly.
Don't worry, I'll help you. Your First Mission will be a success, but that will also mean that we have to stay in Chijou a little longer. Is that okay with you?
Angel Sakura thought for a minute. Honestly, she preferred her life over her pride. However, the look the other angel was giving her, she couldn't possibly say no. After all, she had saved her life once. She couldn't be endangering it again.
Smiling in happiness and relief at Angel Tomoyo's friendly attitude, she nodded her head firmly. "Of course."
Good.
Very good
, Angel Tomoyo smiled slyly. Maybe her plans were not ruined, after all.---------------------------------------------------------------
A/N:
Waa. Tomoyo is sooo evil. ::grinz:: don't u juz love the evil side of her? anw, author decides not to be lazy. she's going to respond to the reviewers one by one. diz is a first and cld well possibly be the last so appreciate it!Replies to reviews:
Luna
: yar, I sure hope its original too. honestly, u dint really tink I wld turn it into another Syaoran/Tomoyo fic, do u?TakaoRyo
: hey bud, thanx for reviewing. wat makes u tink dat ur review will make me write faster? it all depends on my mood, ya noe ;)Kairinu
: I tot its weird too when I was proof reading [yar I noe its quite surprising to know dat the story is actually proofread. ::cries:: I noe I din do a gd job] I'll try to make the twist less shocking nxt time.anime_freak
: oh girl, thanx. Its bcoz of u ppl dat makes me wanna continue. ::glomps::loveangelli
: thanx a LOT. Hm… about not killing them… well, I'll tink abt it. see how the ending turns out first. If its really necessary, I'll write a sequel. No fear.TNP
: thanx thanx thanx. Dun praise me so much. Im oreadi floating. ;) is diz chapter long enough for ya? ::winks::kinomoto ='.'=
: hehe, there may be a lot more diz kind of tings in the story later on. Thanx for reviewing.AnimeObsessionFantasy
: Oh man, you're one of my regular reviewers! ::hugz:: thank you for following my fic until now and leave reviews at every chapter! Hope I've not disappointed u :) maybe the story is going to get weirder and weirder [not tooooo weird, im still sane] but hope u'll continue to leave reviews for me and brighten up my day _ :0)Maki-kino-kiko
: u're one of my regular reviewers too! pls noe dat I do appreciate it very much. Hope u've enjoyed my story diz far. Dun worry, I'll continue to work on it and update very very fast ok? Hehe, diz chapter is an example.magiabruxa
: actualli I kant believe she's his mother too. lol. a bit confusing rite? Nvm, it'll all work out sooner or later. [I hope, cross my fingers] thank you very much for reviewing almost every chapter ;) didn't tink I dint notice, did u? hehe, anw, thanx for all ur praises. I dun tink I deserve dat much. Thank you though, not dat I dun appreciate it. it made my day. Quite self-delusioning. Lolx.rach
: thanx for review but u shld really STOP PRESSING ME FOR UPDATES!!! Ur reviews made up for all dat though :)irishstar18
: sorry I dint wait for u to review the 6th chapter. Diz chapter juz came out… blame it on my inspiration. [somehow I dun tink u'll blame it] anw, thanx for the numerous times u've reviewed. im really glad u lyk the story. Hope u find the twists interesting.200
: lolx, I'll try n pretend its 200 reviews. ::yeah:: so now I haf 256 reviews. ::whistle:: neat! Thanx. Ur review really cheered me up, esp when I tot my chapter wasn't gd datz y im not getting so many reviews :0)A/N (2):
Now, thank you to all those who's reviewed this story so far and sorry if I'm not able to thank each and everyone of u individually. Pls note that ur reviews are deeply appreciated. However, I wld lyk to thank a special person.Cyootkitty
: You're my first reviewer!!!!! u've NO idea how much ur review meant to me :) I love u sooo much ;] anw, I hope u're reading diz and dat u're still reading my fic. u're really REALLY wonderful coz u're the first to review my fic! yes, feel special, u have the right to ;)A/N (3):
::sighz:: finally. I didn't realize I had so many reviewers. sweatdrops. And there're still so many ppl I hafnt thank. Ahh, can only blame it on myself, wait till the 6th chapter to do diz kind of ting. Tiring, really tiring. Hope I din spell ani of ur names wrongly [aft all, its nearly 2 am. Shld be a bit more forgiving] thank you once again to all those who's reviewed but I din thank individually. I'll try to do it the nxt chapter too. no promises though. The only ting I kan promise is dat I'll thank everyone individually in the last chapter/epilogue. So diz is a rare chance. However, the more u review, the better I will remember u, so review, onegai.Disclaimer
: Tired… I wanna sleep…Zzzz. Ok fine, CCS and all her characters dun belong to me… Zzzzz