Hey Umi-chan again! I really do hope you like this one better than the one I will most likely not continue...sorry. Of course, it's not final; I'm still debating...oh well, anyway on with this story.

May I Fall From Heaven

By Ryuuzaki Umi

Chapter One: I'm Here When You Need Me

I don't know where I am... Seven-year-old Sakura Kinomoto thought.
She was running...running in a nightmare she has had since her mother died three years ago. Sakura was surrounded by darkness. Pure shadow over a large amount of space. There really was nothing but black, yet she ran, feeling as though she would eventually reach an area of safety; an area of light...Finally giving into her fear and panic, Sakura's small figure sank to the floor bringing her knees up to her face, hugging herself tightly. Her little emerald orbs began to well up with tears. However, they stopped when Sakura noticed something glowing at her feet, shining a bit of light around her.
Huh?
Sakura looked down to see a white feather shimmering at her feet. She reached down to touch it, releasing herself momentarily, somehow feeling a bit of safety emanating from the feather. However, right before she was going to touch the feather its glowing light turned into a giant flash, startling Sakura. The little girl shielded her eyes from the bright light.
What's going on!? Sakura thought to herself.
Finally the light subdued and Sakura could remove her arms from her face. Hesitantly, she looked at her feet to see if something happened to the feather, and to her surprise, the feather was no more. Instead, shining in its spot was something that resembled a key. It was pink with little wings and a glowing star in the middle. This time Sakura reached down slowly, trying not to make it blind her. Eventually, she was holding it in her grasp. Her tiny fingers encircled the key feeling its warmth in her palm.
I feel...safe...
 Suddenly the star began to glow a little bit brighter. Preparing to shield herself again, her green eyes widened when from out of the star a pink light shot into the darkness, lighting the way for her.
Will that...lead me home...?
Realizing the lack of options, Sakura ran and followed the little beam of light through the everlasting darkness...finally something came into view. It was a large area of light, it seemed that the darkness was ending.
"It's not dark anymore," she stated, "but the star is still pointing..."
Sakura looked further into the light and could see a...shape. It was a man she could tell; obviously older than her. She stared at the young man and noticed something...he had wings. Large, elegant, folded wings...she also noticed that the light was shining right at him.
"Mister?" her little voice asked. "What are you doing in my dream...?"
Syaoran turned with a gentle smile on his face.
She found me...all on her own...
 "Mister?" she asked again.
"My name is Syaoran, Sakura..."
Sakura's eyes widened a little. "How do you know my name...?"
"Well, I'm an angel Sakura...your...guardian angel..." he replied bowing.

"A-Angel...?"
"I was sent here to watch over you. It was a favor that your mother asked me..." Syaoran let his bangs hide his eyes. He couldn't look at the child's reaction when he brought up her deceased mother. Her tears, if she cried, would kill him...
"M-mommy...asked you..." Her face was void of any emotions, however, from her voice you could tell that the memory caused her pain...Her emerald eyes began to well with tears. She closed her eyes letting one tear slip.
"...Mommy—huh?"
Syaoran had stopped the tear with his thumb. "Please do not cry, cherry blossom, your tears pain me..."
Sakura ran into his arms, feeling comfort. Of course she felt that way. He was an angel. An angel that understood her feelings. Syaoran held the small sobbing girl in his arms. He felt her little hands grab hold of his shirt. The knife of guilt was stabbing at him again, with each little sob; another gash would cut his heart. Listening to her he remembered, he made a promise, a promise that he would fulfill for the sake of this small girl. He released her for a bit, just enough to look her in the face and still make her feel safe.
"Sakura..." he began, "that little star key you hold in your hands is a way for you to call on me when you need me. When you are in trouble, wish, hope for me and I will be there..."
Sakura thought about it for a little while. "Okay..." she smiled feeling relief that this angel would be watching her.
"I will always be your light if you need it..." his voice faded, as did the image of Syaoran. He smiled to her one last time and finally, in a dust of stars, disappeared from her dream. Sakura watched the image fade. As it slowly disappeared her grip on the key became tighter. It seemed to be getting darker again. Then a tiny ringing got her attention. She could hear it getting louder. It sounded like a bell or...an alarm...AN ALARM!
Sakura's emerald eyes shot open as she realized it was her blasted alarm clock buzzing at her, and stealing her from her dream. That's right...she had a dream. It was about a man who said he would be her guardian angel. She remembers how his amber eyes, that looked like they were on fire, made her feel safe and warm. Today would be a good day she hoped...

"Sakura, you be it first." One kid cried.
"Alright! Everyone has to go hide!" Sakura shouted as she closed her eyes. She didn't mind being it. All the children ran and hid behind trees and bushes and slides; anywhere and everywhere there was to hide. Slowly, she began to count to her self. "1...2...3............10!"
Sakura looked down to see that the can was safely in the same position she had left it in before she closed her eyes. "Kick the Can" was Sakura's favorite game. Carefully, she searched looking around and glancing back often to make sure the can was still safe.
From above, Syaoran watched in pure amusement. He didn't quite understand the concept of this childhood game. However, he understood that Sakura was the 'it'. As the 'it', apparently, she was supposed to look for the children that had hidden from her. He watched as she occasionally looked back at the can to see if it was still there. He didn't understand that. She kept checking as if the can was going to grow legs and walk away. Strange...
"Huh?" Syaoran said as he noticed a little boy come running out of a bush behind of Sakura. He was running toward the can. Sakura, turn around!
Sakura finally noticed the boy that was running toward the can. She immediately ran back. She'll never catch him Syaoran thought. His cherry blossom may be fast for a seven year old, but she was to far away. The boy reached the can and kicked it as hard as he could, launching the can past a row of bushes. Sakura stopped running and all the children came out from their hiding places.
"You didn't have to kick it that hard." One boy said.
"Yea, you should go get it now." A little girl scolded.
Sakura spoke up. "It's fine. I can get it. I'll be right back." She smiled and began to look through the bushes.
"But Sakura..." the boy protested.
"He was the one who kicked it! Let him get it!" the little girl insisted.
"It's fine. Really! It's no problem. It's not like it fell in the street or something." Sakura replied and walked deeper into the bushes.

Syaoran frowned a little at the fact that Sakura had to go through all the trouble. Slowly descending, he watched Sakura look through the bushes and flowers for the can. He smiled a little at the kindness Sakura showed.
"Amazing..." he whispered.
Syaoran noticed Sakura's body tense a little. Slowly she turned around and...looked straight up at Syaoran. Or at least that's what it looked like...
Can she see me?! He thought shocked.
"That's weird..." Sakura whispered, "I thought I heard someone behind me..."
She continued looking and eventually came out the other end. And there, in the middle of the street was the can.
"Uh oh..."the little girl sighed.
Slowly, and cautiously, Sakura walked out onto the street to grab the can. She bent down and grasped the can tightly with her hand.
"Yes...huh—oh NO!!" she screamed.
Syaoran's head bolted to the direction of the scream. That was his little cherry blossom! He had to help her. Syaoran spread his wings and flew full speed to the little girl. He spread out his arms ready to catch her.
Yes...I've got her...
He closed his arms about her and to his dismay...he went right through her!
No! I can't help her unless she calls me...Sakura! Remember the key! Please! Syaoran was beginning to panic even more. She didn't remember about the dream, the key, and there was nothing he could do about it. He watched in horror as the car came closer and closer to her. Why doesn't she move? She was terrified. She was stuck in that spot and the car was not yielding. Suddenly Sakura moved, her arm that is, over her chest and took grasp of something that seemed to be there.
The Key!! Sakura pulled it out and held on tighter. All right how does this work...? Sakura looked at the car that was only inches away. The transparent Syaoran trying one last time to save her, flying full speed towards her.
Please let me save her...
 "HELP!!!" Sakura screamed. Syaoran suddenly appeared next to her.
"Yes! Got you!"
The car drove off. Syaoran watched the car drive away. "He won't be going to heaven..." Syaoran sneered. "Mister..." Syaoran looked down remembering that he had saved her in the knick of time. He could have lost her...he smiled at her. "Are you alright?" he asked. "I remembered," she smiled, "You saved me, Mister!" "I told you I would be watching over you, cherry blossom." Syaoran chuckled, "next time remember faster, you scared me." The little girl put a hand on his shoulder. "Don't worry Mister. I think I've learned my lesson." She giggled. Syaoran began to laugh as well.
"Sakura?"
Both Sakura and Syaoran looked up.
"Your friends are looking for you. I believe you are still 'it'."
"That's right!" she ran towards her friends, then stopped, and ran back to Syaoran.
"It's something wrong?" Syaoran questioned.
Sakura smiled and gave him a hug. Syaoran startled a bit from her sudden action, put his arms around her.
"Thanks again Mister." She said.
"You're welcome Sakura," he replied, "Now go, your friends are waiting."
Sakura waved goodbye and ran into the bushes. Syaoran sighed and began to ascend back to his 'spying' position in the sky.

"What happened Sakura?" the boy who kicked the can asked.
"You took so long!" the girl stated.
"Sorry," Sakura giggled nervously, "I was talking...to a friend..."
"A friend?" the boy asked.
"Yep!" She smiled. "Now, let's keep playing. I'm still it."
"Okay!" All the children cheered in unison.
Sakura looked up at the sky while the children got ready to play again. She smiled to herself.

I'm here when you need me...

That's Chappie One. Hoped you liked it! Please Review. Well till next time, Ja ne Umi-chan