DISCLAIMER: See previous chapter…

A/N: Only 1 review? *sniffs* Yeah well, it was short, so I don't blame you. ^_^

Murasaki Tenshi

Chapter 2 – You're My What?!

Syaoran didn't speak. He simply stared at the girl in front of him. He took in her pale features slowly; the dark hair, the luminous blue eyes framed by even darker lashes.

"You're the girl from my dream…" he said softly.

"That's right," she agreed, sitting down on the bed and laying her hands in her lap. Her voice had an almost musical quality to it.

"You – you woke me up, didn't you? When Mei Lin was calling to me."

"Well, yes. You just needed a little encouragement."

"The doctor said I was in a coma," Syaoran said. "She said I was out for days; that there was nothing anyone could do."

"Yes," said Tomoyo, nodding agreeably.

"Then how did you wake me up?" he snapped irritably.

"You really are very stubborn, aren't you?" Tomoyo said teasingly. "Can't you just accept it? You were injured, and I helped you. Nothing more."

"Alright, then what's your name? Who are you? What are you? And how do you know my name?"

"So curious aren't you. I told you, I'm Tomoyo."

"That doesn't mean anything," objected Syaoran stiffly.

Tomoyo adjusted her position on the bed slightly. "Okay. You want answers? Here." Raising her hands in front of her chest, Tomoyo closed her eyes. She moved her hands so that they were about 8 inches apart. As Syaoran watched, a ball of pure light began to form between Tomoyo's palms. His eyes widened.

"Look into the light Syaoran."

He did as she asked, moving slowly closer to the flickering globe. As he watched, he felt all of his cares disappearing; his entire being was filled with a feeling of happiness and contentment. Then, the light began to fade away and the feeling slowly disappeared.

"Was that… was that heaven?" Syaoran asked in a subdued tone.

"Many call it that," Tomoyo replied. "But that's beside the point. Do you now understand who I am? Or, as you put it, what I am?"

"There's no way," Syaoran declared stubbornly, folding his arms.

Tomoyo looked at him incredulously. "After what you've jus seen? You still won't believe?" She shook her head. "Well, believe it or not Li Syaoran, I am your guardian angel, sent to protect and watch over you."

"Why me?"

"I have no idea. I don't ask why, I just do what I'm asked."

Syaoran raised an eyebrow. "So this is your job? To protect me, I mean."

"Yes," said Tomoyo, on the verge of exasperation.

"I don't understand," Syaoran said.

"That doesn't matter, just be glad you're alive."

Syaoran sighed. "Fine, fine. I suppose I can live with this."

"Good, now that's settled, it's time you got to sleep. Do you have any idea what time it is?"

"Hey! You woke me up remember!" Syaoran muttered indignantly.

"Oh yes, I suppose I did!" said Tomoyo giggling.

"So, any ideas on how you're gonna protect me in school?" Syaoran asked mockingly.

Tomoyo sighed. "I'm not just supposed to protect you Syaoran. I'm supposed to help you."

"With what? Homework, chores?"

"Would you please stop that? You're terribly sarcastic."

"Add it to my list of imperfections. Anyway, you didn't answer my question."

"Yes."

"Excuse me?"

Tomoyo smiled. "Yes, I have an idea how to protect and help you in school. I'll go to school with you."

"What?!"

So what did you think? I know it's a little short, but it's really the only place I could end it at this point. Anyway, thanks for reading. I'll try to have the next chapter out soon.

~*Lady Deathscythe*~