Hey Umi-chan here - I hope everyone is enjoying the story so far. I kind of like this one and I know where this one is going. Also I think I may be having some confusion with ages so I'm going to start them off the chapters with how old they are. Okay? Oh and a note, Syaoran 's an angel, so he never really ages so he's been like 20 since the beginning, k? On with the story! Please read and review!

Sakura: 10 Syaoran: 20

May I Fall From Heaven...

By Ryuuzaki Umi

Chapter 2: Old Friends Now New Enemies

Syaoran sighed. He hovered around a cherry tree on a secluded hill with a pretty good view of Penguin Park. He wouldn't want to be caught flying around aimlessly by mere mortals. Coming to a halt, he looked up into the pink arms of the tall tree.
"Sakura...?" He heard a small giggle come from the treetop. Surely, the tree hadn't laughed. Syaoran knew very well where and who it came from.
"I keep telling you I am too talented for this human game Sakura..." he sighed, amused. Syaoran closed his eyes and clasped his hands together. A little gasp came from within the branches, and with it a small girl came floating down. Flying up to reach her, Syaoran caught Sakura in his arms. Sakura frowned a little.
"It's no fair," she whined, "you know exactly where I am every time, Syaoran..."
He smiled, slowly descending. "I can't help it, we're connected by two things..."
Sakura grabbed at her necklace. "The Star Key...and...?" she trailed off thinking.
Finally reaching the ground, Syaoran took hold of the small girl's wrist and lead her palm over his heart. "And this Sakura...this always tells me exactly where you are. The heart connects many people. Your heart connects you to your father and your brother..."
"And to mommy..." she smiled.
He smiled warmly to Sakura. "And to your mother." They both sat at the bottom of the tree, Sakura in Syaoran's lap, watching the children play on the big King Penguin slide. Sakura took a deep breath.
"Syaoran...?"
"Yes?" he replied.
"How long you going to be around...?" She asked. She thought for a moment how horrible it would feel to lose Syaoran, her friend. Feeling Sakura sadden, Syaoran put his arms around the small girl, comforting her.
"For as long as you need me, cherry blossom...for as long as you need me..."he answered softly. Hearing this, Sakura relaxed in his arms, taking this chance for a quick nap. Syaoran sat there, with the small Sakura in his arms. She had fallen asleep in his hold. He looked up at the sky. The clear blue skies above, small pink blossoms dancing in the wind, it seemed the whole world was at peace.
"Honestly, "he sighed, closing his eyes, "I really don't know how long I'll be around. Once your mother can reach you...you won't need me anymore..." With that troubled thought, Syaoran let sleep envelope him...

The following day, Sakura went to school with the words "as long as you need me" ringing lightly in her mind. She sighed.
"I guess I'm pretty lucky for a ten year old..." she said aloud.
"What are you talking about Sakura?" a voice asked.
Startled, Sakura turned around to two gleaming amethyst eyes. Raven hair bouncing, Tomoyo smiled. "Why are you so lucky, Sakura?"
"Oh, Tomoyo! You scared me..." she sighed, breathing deeply.
"I'm sorry, "she replied, "I didn't mean to frighten you."
"I know." Sakura smiled. Tomoyo was her very best friend. She was also very pretty. Sakura could count on her for anything. Tomoyo was the best secret-keeper ever. She could tell her any secret...
"So why are you so lucky again?" she repeated.
Okay, maybe not any...
"Well...you see," she trailed off, "um..."
Tomoyo raised an eyebrow. She knew there was something she was hiding. Suddenly, the teacher walked in signaling everyone to return to his or her seats. Lucky for Sakura. She'll just ask her about it later.
That was pretty close... Sakura thought Actually...now that I think about, I wonder if I could tell Tomoyo about Syaoran. She's probably the only person that would believe me... Sakura closed her eyes and sighed. Too bad no one else will...
 "Sakura, do you know the answer?"
Sakura's eyes shot open. "Huh?"
"Sakura, were you not paying attention...?" the teacher asked disappointed.
"No-no I was sir..." she was trailing off again, "...the answer is..." Sakura looked around for help, but even Tomoyo was shaking her head. She didn't even know the answer!

Oh man, this is bad! Of course he gave me the hard one... Sakura looked down at her paper looking for help. I didn't write any notes, duh...I wasn't paying attention—huh?"
"Sakura, I'm waiting for an answer...Sakura?" the teacher sighed impatiently.

However, she was too busy looking at her paper, very closely. Letters were beginning to form, letters into words, words into a sentence...the answer?!
"Uh, the answer is ...the lack of trees, is called deforestation..." Sakura read. Looking up at the teacher, she waited for the punishment of not paying attention.
"Correct Sakura," the teacher smiled, "I was a little worried you weren't paying attention, so to continue with the lesson..."
Sakura sighed again. That was close...but where in the world... She looked down at her paper to see the signature of the one and only guardian angel "Syaoran" Sakura smiled. Thank god for guardian angels.

After school, Tomoyo and Sakura walked home.
"Thank god that day is over, "Sakura sighed,"I embarrassed myself really badly..."
"You did get the right answer." Tomoyo replied.
"I did...Lucky guess, I guess."
"I don't know Sakura," Tomoyo began, "the answer was on your paper."
"How—What are you talking about?" Sakura stuttered nervously.
"You're hiding something," she sobbed, "It's like you don't tell me anything anymore!" Sakura sweatdropped.
"Tomoyo..." she sighed.
"Well," she replied, "tell me all about it!"
Can I tell her...? "Well, Tomoyo, really there's nothing. I just—huh?" Sakura stopped dead in her tracks. Tomoyo stopped moving also.
"What's wrong, Sakura? Why did you stop?"
Sakura looked around, nervous, "I—I don't know, it's just...something isn't right..." she replied whispering, as if someone were listening to them.
Tomoyo frowned, a bit frightened. "Sakura...that's not funny, stop scaring me..." Yet, Sakura kept looking in all directions. Why don't I want to move...? She thought. Suddenly, there was a humungous crash in front of the two girls. A tree had fallen down only inches away from them! O-Kay...maybe that's why...

"S-Sakura?" Tomoyo gasped, "How did you know...that the tree was going to fall...?" She looked at Sakura with the most confused and frightened expression. Sakura simply gaped at the fallen tree. Tomoyo turned too, only to see the tree's branches begin to rustle and move. She stood behind Sakura. "What is that...huh?" Sakura stopped. She saw wings...Oh my god, Syaoran!! Sakura dashed to the fallen tree pushing herself through the fallen branches only to stop again; inches away from the wings. One miscalculation...the wings weren't white...they were the darkness shade of black...
Tomoyo had been calling Sakura to come back for some time now. "Sakura! Come back here!" she cried. Why are they black...? Sakura wondered.
"Sakura!!!" a voice screamed; a voice somewhere in the distance. Sakura turned her attention to her side to see a figure coming closer and closer in the sky.
"S-Syaoran...?" Now she was completely confused. Then...what's this thing? A giant crow...--huh? Slowly, the wings wriggled themselves free from the branches. They rose, followed by the object they were connected too. A man.
"It is another angel—mm!" Sakura clasped her hands over her mouth, but it was too late. The man turned slowly towards her; folding his wings behind him. A chill went through Sakura. This man's eyes were a dark shade of blue. They pierced through her like ice. Sakura took a step back, as the man smirked at her.
"Can you see me little girl?" he asked. His voice deep and soothing but also...dangerous.
"I...uh...I..." she stammered.
"Eriol!! Stay away from her!!" Syaoran roared.
The angel called Eriol looked to his side ready to dodge but it was too late. Syaoran managed to tackle Eriol full force into a nearby tree; dropping another to the ground and also entangling him between the branches. Syaoran turned to Sakura breathing heavy.
"Run Sakura! Run home! Quickly!"
"What's going on?!" she cried. Syaoran put his hands on her shoulders.
"Sakura, listen to me, I can't let anything happen to you," he whispered, "I need you to run home and don't stop for anything. It isn't safe here anymore."
"But what about you..." tears were welling up in her eyes. Syaoran chuckled slightly, wiping away a fallen tear.
"What have I told you about your tears..." he smiled.
"They hurt your feelings..." she replied weakly.
"Right..." Syaoran turned his attention to the fallen tree to see the dark angel almost free. I have to protect her at all cost... "Sakura, I need you to go now...I'll meet you at home, I promise..."
"Just remember you promised..." she replied, "...be careful Syaoran..."
With that Sakura turned around towards Tomoyo. Grabbing her hand, she began to run towards her house. God, if you can hear me, you better watch over my angel... Looking back, Sakura stopped. Tomoyo managed to free her hand from Sakura's hold.
"What exactly is going on Sakura?!" she yelled.
"I'll explain it to you later."
Tomoyo sighed. "O-Kay, then answer this, why aren't we still running?"
Moving a bit more branches, Sakura replied, "I need to know what's going on..."
"You mean you don't even know?!"
"Not a clue..." Sakura smiled. "And I know Syaoran wont tell me, so I gotta stay and watch."
"Alright..." was all Tomoyo said. With that, she sat down beside Sakura and watched the battle...

An explosion. Syaoran shielded his eyes from the debris. I think I got him angry... When all the dust had settled, Syaoran could see Eriol's blue aura flaring. Eriol looked infuriated, however, slowly his scowl became a smirk. He chuckled slightly.
What's he laughing at...? Syaoran thought to himself.
"You are pathetic..." Eriol smirked.
"What did you say?" Syaoran replied.
"I'm gone and God has you doing guardian angel work...?"
Syaoran sneered; His green aura flaring.
"What ever happened to the mighty Angel of Death?"
Syaoran fired a blast at Eriol. "I am NO Angel of Death!" he yelled.
Eriol managed to dodge the blast easily.
"You're right..." he replied still smirking, "now you're a baby-sitter."
Syaoran prepared another blast, "Why you—huh?" but stopped.
"Ah ah ah..." Eriol taunted, waving a finger back and forth, "careful what you do to me, Syaoran..."
Not fully understanding, Syaoran raised a brow. "Why...?"
"You know, the worst thing about baby-sitting," Eriol began, slowly preparing a blue blast in his hands, "everyone always gets a child who doesn't listen..."
Now fully understanding, Syaoran's eyes grew wide. Looking in all directions he spotted Eriol's new intended targets. In the distance, Syaoran could see the two little heads of two little girls. NO! Why didn't she listen?!

Huh? Sakura thought. "Uh oh..."
"Sakura that man is looking straight at us!" Tomoyo whispered in panic.

"Maybe if I get rid of her, you'll concentrate at the matter at hand." Eriol stated; still increasing the size of the blast.
Trying to buy a bit of time, Syaoran asked, "And what is that?"
"Well, the Star Key of course..."Eriol replied. Syaoran gasped. "Oh, and the fact I want to get rid of you, here and now..."
"Eriol, I know some of the real you is in there somewhere..." Syaoran began, "...stop all this madness..."
"Do not try to persuade me back into a meaningless friendship."
"Meaningless...?" Syaoran replied, "Is that what it was...?"
Eriol was silent, his blast started to decrease a bit. Syaoran continued. I'm reaching him!
"What happened to you...? When did the darkness start corrupting your mind?"
"I..." Eriol stammered, "I...can't believe how pathetic...and gullible you've gotten..." Syaoran gasped. "Say goodbye to your precious flower!! HA!!" and Eriol fired.

"SAKURA!!!"

And I think I'll end it there. Ah! What will happen next! By the way, thanks to everyone who gave me reviews, YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!! You guys make me feel special. Hope you enjoyed this chapter; I'll be back soon, please Review this chappie!!! Till next time, Ja ne Umi-chan