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The other's were lost as they watched Sonomi move towards the door.

"Well?" She asked, opening the door, "Are you just going to stand here and stare at me or help me capture this demon?"

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Sonomi sighed and walked through the door, preparing for the fight. Eriol silently watched his friends, they were all obviously still in shock. His eyes landed on Tomoyo, her expression was one of shock, surprise and confusion. If this was another situation, he would of laughed, it wasn't everyday you get to see Tomoyo Daidouji, the always in control ice queen, look so vulnerable.

But this situation was dangerous and Tomoyo looking so vulnerable was making him worry. He headed towards the door, maybe movement would break them out of their trance.

Syaoran was the first one to speak. Countless questions filled his head but his pushed them away as he saw Eriol follow Sonomi.

"Hiiragizawa! Wha... what's going ON?"

Eriol ignored him, now wasn't the time for questions. Sonomi might need their help, besides what better way to explain than to show them?

Sakura looked at Syaoran and he shared her look. They both moved to follow, but Tomoyo was already there.

".. Tomoyo-chan, I think it's better if you stayed here. It would be safer and.."

"No", Tomoyo interpreted. She turned to face them, "Not this time Sakura-chan. This time, it's family."

Sakura recognised the determination in her friend's voice and sighed.

"Tomoyo-chan.. just be careful."

"I know" said Tomoyo without turning back, she rushed through the door and scanned the area for her mother. Sakura and Syaoran weren't far behind.

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Tomoyo gasped, catching sight on a demon. Was it a demon? The creature in front of them was not human, that much was obvious. Well, it actually did look human, if you didn't count the wings. She heard Sakura and Syaoran stop running behind her, they too had seen it.

"I'll give you one more chance to surrender." Sonomi said in a cold voice, "You know you can't win."

The demon chuckled. "Well that much is obvious. I didn't expect there would be so many. Since when did Guardians associate with Sorcerers?" the demon said in a feminine voice, long blue hair catching wind, giving Sakura, Syaoran and Eriol a dirty look. "Oh well, the better for me. I just need to get one of you it would be enough. It's almost good that all of you are so powerful. Besides, who said I was here to win?"

Sonomi rolled her eyes. "That's what they all say" she said, earning her looking from Tomoy, Sakura and Syaoran. "I take it you're not going to surrender?"

"What fun would that be?"

"Oh well, too bad."

Tomoyo gasped as she watched her mother start to glow. A red aura surrounded Sonomi's body.
//What was going on?//

Sonomi brought her hand up, looking at the gems on her bracelet. She paused, as if to consider something. Finally, she put a finger over the last gem. The glowed and slowly became unattached from the bracelet. Sonomi held the glowing gem above her head and between her fingers. The gem now was glowing bright red and

Tomoyo gasped. Who knew her mother could look so... cool? Maybe she should get her a costume too? Tomoyo shook her head, this was not the time.

Suddenly, Sonomi trew the gem at the ground before her.
"Guardian Gem arise!"

As the gem hit the ground light exploded, temporarily blinding the viewers.

Several gasps could be heard. As the light died down, a new demon had appeared. Actually, it was not exactly "new", it was the same demon that they had crossed a few nights ago.

In a blink of an eye the demons were onto each other. A series of *Clangs* could be heard with weapon came into contact with weapon.

Tomoyo watched with amazement. Obviously her mother had somehow converted the demon from that night and it was now fighting for them. Both demons were breathing hard, it seems that they were evenly matched.

The blue haired demon had a small frown on her face. This was proving to be more difficult than she had originally planed. It had been a golden opportunity, the magic was so strong! All she needed was to get one of them, just one and her power would have doubled. No, tripled! Normal humans were no use, their energy were weak and did nothing to increase her powers... but these human were different, sorcerers' and guardians... together... Normally it would be impossible to find any human with magical abilities, they always hid their powers so well, but today... today was her lucky day. Perhaps not so lucky if you looked at it now. She was beginning to tire, if things continued, she would lose.

She turned and regarded each human. The women was a guardian and a well experienced one to say at the least, no this was one too strong. The light brown haired girl? Not her either, her pink aura was bright, too bright. The dark brown haired boy? He had a sword at hand and by his stance she could tell he knew martial arts, he might be some trouble. The blue haired boy? He had a staff that was ridiculously too big for him, his aura was filled with confidence. Her eyes narrowed, this boy was more than he seemed, a lot more.

Eriol turned, caught her stare and ...smiled? She shuttered. No, this boy was just plain creepy. That leaves the purple haired girl and she was... perfect! The girl obviously had potential but her powers were still hidden, unawakened.

Eriol smiled at the female demon and saw her visibly shudder, he laughed inwardly. But behind the smile he was watching her closely. She was going to tire soon and she was obviously desperate for power, and the easiest way to get power is to get one of th... Eriol froze, the demon turned towards Tomoyo.. No, she couldn't... wouldn't..

Tomoyo's eyes widened in fear as a black energy ball came flying towards her. She shut her eyes in terror, awaiting the pain that..... never came? Slowly she opened her eyes. Eriol was in front of her, staff in hand. It was then that she realised there was a blue shield around them.

Sonomi sighed in relief, as did Sakura and Syaoran. Seeing that her daughter was safe, she narrowed her eyes.

Blue hair flew in the air before falling as the demon hit the ground. Sonomi smiled and called her Guardian Gem back.

Tomoyo's eyes widened as the demon hit the down. In the corner of her vision she saw her mother summoning something. A shinning white light appeared out of Sonomi's hand and as the light died down, Tomoyo realised her mother was holding a sword. Suddenly a chill down up her spine, she knew what was going to happen next.

Sonomi held the sword high, ready to vanquish the demon as a sudden scream ran though the air.

"Matte!"

She froze. In front of the demon, stood her daughter, arms out in a defensive manner.

"Tomoyo-chan!" cried Sakura in horror as Syaoran held her back.

"Mother please... Don't kill her.." her voice as soft, but Sonomi heard her and her eyes softened.
// Tomoyo-chan is too sweet... too sweet to be doing a job like this...//

Eriol had the same thoughts running through his mind.
// Too sweet... too sweet to be put in such danger...//

"Her?" a voice brought them back to reality. Syaoran was looking at Tomoyo sceptically, "Do demons actually have genders?"

The demon in question had an offended look, "Of cause! How do you think we reproduce?"

Syaoran blushed.

Eriol coughed gently, gaining everyone's attention.

"Daidouji-san" he started, "If you won't let your mother kill it.. *cough* her, then what do you want to do with her?"

"Do you have to kill her Kaa-san?" Tomoyo turned to her mother.

Sonomi nodded.

"..didn't you say you could turn demons into Guardian Gems? That way she wouldn't have to die..." Tomoyo asked quietly.

Silence.

Tomoyo suddenly felt very small. She had just been introduced into a world she knew nothing about, a world where the women of her family held great responsibility.. and now.. and now it was her turn.

"Do you really want me as a guardian?" a voice behind her spoke.

Tomoyo turned around, surprised at the question. "Of cause!"

"But I just tried to kill you!"

"...." Tomoyo blinked.

Eriol sweatdropped.
// Did she forget? //

"Well if you become my guardian them you wouldn't have a reason to kill me. You won't have to hunt for energy. It's just like Yue and Kero-chan living off Sakura-chan's energy isn't it?" Tomoyo asked.

"Yes that's true" said Eriol and watched Tomoyo give the demon a smile.

The demon started back at her. The girl was young, only about sixteen at the most.
// Her eyes are so full of hope.. for what? For me to agree and join her? and her smile.. so innocent... too innocent. What are these people thinking! Bringing a girl like this into the world of Guardians and demons.. but... but I sense a power from her. A power deep inside her.. waiting to be awakened. Perhaps she's right, no more hunting... yes that would be nice...//

The demon smiled.
// Besides.. I doubt the girl would last without my help//

"My name is Langui"

"Oh," Tomoyo smiled, "Mine is Daidouji Tomoyo"

The demon blinked. There was something else in the young mistress's eyes...

Tomoyo's eyes hardened.
// I will not disappoint my mother. It is now my turn to take on the responsibility.//

.... Determination.

AN:

Sorry for the late upgrade... School. Yep, one word says it all, school.

Sorry if the chapter was corny... I can't write action very well... :'(
I hope it wasn't that bad. If you didn't get some of it.. think about it before emailing me.

Anyway, Langui means blue demon in Chinese. I chose it because the demon had blue hair.
If you're scared that I'm going to make Tomoyo all innocent and naive, then don't worry. She's going to be one kick ass magical girl!

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