Like I said I would, I'm back again. Umi-chan here with a new chapter for all those people actually readin my junk (only kidding) I'm actually confident in my story for once hehe. This chappie is gonna be short cuz I want it to be...yeah... Well, i'll stop talkin now.... enjoy!

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Sakura 10
Syaoran 20

May I Fall From Heaven...
By Ryuuzaki Umi
Chapter 3: Gabriel's Shield and Lover's Destiny

"SAKURA!!!" Syaoran flew as fast as he could; trying to catch up to the girls before the blast did. It's moving too fast! I know! Syaoran prepared his own green blast, aiming straight for Eriol's blue one. Firing it caused an even bigger problem. It got larger! I cant reach her in time...God... let a miracle happen, please...
Suddenly there was a large crash and explosion. Sakura, NO—huh? But in the distance he could see Tomoyo and Sakura. What in the world...? By Syaoran side was the blast, being held back by a fallen tree, obviously struck by lightning...Syaoran watched as the tree slowly withered away from the force of the blast. The attack was eating through its "barrier" rather quickly...What am I DOING?! His attention finally turning back to the girls, Syaoran took off full speed again. The blast had managed to get past God's minor diversion; now it was only inches behind Syaoran. I may not be able to dodge it but at least I can block the girls. Almost there...

"Hm... at least it'll hit him..." Eriol smirked, "or else that blast would have gone to waste. Any minute now..." an explosion, "There we go..." Eriol scanned the area enveloped in smoke. Smiling proudly, he noticed feathers scattered in the debris...Wow I really nailed him... Spreading his raven wings, Eriol hovered slowly to the area where the "should-be-dead" angel lay.

A drop...another...and another... What is that...? Bringing up a hand slowly, she wiped the droplets off her face. Sakura opened her eyes to examine the liquid now on her hands. It was red...it was blood...Sakura gasped. Am I bleeding?! Huh? Suddenly another drop landed on her cheek. Reluctantly, Sakura looked up only to find her "battered" guardian angel. Bleeding from his mouth; scarred all over; Wings half torn; and a faint breathe...
"SYAORAN!!" she shrieked. Tears fell from her eyes freely. "Syaoran, please answer me...please..." Slowly, his eyes fluttered open; those amber eyes now with no shine at all. "Sakura...?" he whispered blood leaking from the side of his mouth.
"What happened to you? How did you end up like this...?" she cried.
"Why didn't...you listen to me...Sakura...?" he coughed, "...I almost lost you..."
"Quit worrying about me..." she replied, "...look at yourself...you're hurt..." Sakura couldn't believe it. Syaoran had risked his life for her. And now, he was like this...battered and bruised. Sakura's eyes widen when she noticed a figure in the distance coming closer and closer. It was Eriol...he was coming back.
He's going to hurt Syaoran again...there must be something I can do... Looking to her side, she could see Tomoyo was beginning to regain consciousness. Sakura began to stand but was held down by a hand on her shoulder. It was Syaoran's scarred and bloody one.
"Stay...here..." he whispered, "I'll deal...with Eriol..." Syaoran stood; turning to face Eriol's oncoming figure. Sakura tugged on his torn pants.
"You can hardly speak, let alone stand! You can't fight anymore."
"I must keep you safe...I made a promise..."he replied weakly. Blood was flowing down his sides and back from his ripped wings.
"Syaoran plea—"
"Eriol!" Syaoran yelled.
How does he even have enough strength to raise his voice? Sakura thought.
"Why won't you things just die..." Eriol spat, "Angels are rather difficult to get rid of. No matter..." Lowering a hand to his side; palm facing down, Eriol whispered some words causing black lightning to shoot up from the ground into his hand forming a sword. Griping it tightly, he prepared to strike down Sakura's angel.
This is bad...if he blew on me I'd collapse... Syaoran thought realistically.
"What's wrong angel?" Eriol smirked, "Can't fly without wings?"
Syaoran sneered. He attempted to create a blast in his hand only to collapse. Sakura managed to break his fall and set him lightly on the ground. She was crying...very hard...
Idiot...you just wasted your energy... Syaoran scolded himself inwardly. "I'm sorry Sakura..." he whispered softly to her, "you should run before he kills you too..."
"You're not dead yet!" she cried, "I'm not gonna let him kill you...you're my friend..."
Syaoran smiled weakly. His vision was beginning to blur. "As you are mine..." Then everything went black.
"S-Syaoran...?" Sakura stammered, "Stay awake Syaoran..." I will save all of us and you...somehow...Eriol can't do this to my friends...
Suddenly feeling a wave of determination flow over her, Sakura stood. Her emerald eyes full of fire. She looked up at Eriol. Eriol in return raised a brow.
"So..." Eriol asked, "...sending the baby to battle, are we Li?" Eriol laughed.
"Stop it..." Sakura whispered.
Raising his sword preparing to descend and strike, Eriol smirked. "I'm going to enjoy this..." With that, he fell from the sky flying towards Sakura. Without Syaoran, she was a sitting duck. Eriol was only inches away. Sakura was crying softly, gripping the Star Key.
"STOP IT!!!!" Then there was a great flash; blinding everyone, including Sakura. What just happened?! Opening her eyes, Sakura looked up to where Eriol should have fallen. "Huh?" But instead of seeing a blade ready to stab her, she saw Eriol struggling; struggling against the large barrier that had suddenly appeared around them. Eriol tried to cut past but the barrier was too strong. The light radiating from the blockade blew him back.
"What in the world—No..." Eriol stated in disbelief. Looking on, Eriol could see the faint image of an angel holding a large shield; the shield that was keeping Eriol out. The angel was a large man with a beard and large wings. He had the most ancient angel armor on. "It cannot be..."

Syaoran felt something go through him. It was energy. I can feel my strength returning. I can feel my wings. He opened his eyes to see a struggling Eriol trying to get through a barrier of light. What in the world is going on? Suddenly, the light took Eriol aback. He was staring at the barrier in disbelief. What's with him—is that...? Now Syaoran could see it too, he could see the spirit of an angel holding a large shield, blocking him, Sakura, and Tomoyo from Eriol's attack.

"Gabriel's Shield..." Eriol muttered under his breath. Then the sky began to blacken...Infuriated by this unexpected surprise, Eriol created the largest blast he could. Black sparks flying everywhere. Glaring with anger, Eriol yelled, "I'll get rid of you all!!"
"Enough Eriol!" a voice reprimanded.

"Did you feel that?" Tomoyo stated, "It felt like the earth shook..."

"M-Master...?" Eriol stuttered.
"That will be all for today..."
"But sire, I didn't get the Key..." Eriol replied to the air.
"If you keep fighting, another Arch Angel might come out!" the voice yelled. "And fortunately for you, I need you alive, my faithful servant. Now return...much has been brought to my attention."
"Yes, Master..." Eriol sighed stopping his attack. The sun began to shine through the black clouds. He glared at the three below. "You're lucky this time...but we'll see each other again, old friend..." With that Eriol burst into a storm of raven feathers.

"Is he gone...?" Tomoyo asked. Looking around her, paranoid.
"He's gone...and I know he won't be coming back..." Syaoran replied. He looked at his side to see Sakura crouched down. "What's wrong, Sakura?"
"The...Shield...?" was all she said.
What?! Syaoran looked down and saw it. The Ancient Card of Gabriel's Shield. The legend is true and...Sakura...is the one...
 "That light came out of the Star Key..." Sakura stated, griping the key tightly.
"But it was you who made the Arch Angel's spirit appear. Now, you can use that card whenever you need Gabriel's help." Syaoran smiled handing the card to Sakura. She simply received it and stared.
"I see..." Sakura replied, "you know Syaoran, I should be apologizing...its all my fault you almost died..." Sakura looked down ashamed. Syaoran lifted her chin with his finger.
"What matters is you brought me back," he smiled, "...it was no ones fault. Just make sure it doesn't happen again..." he smirked.
Putting a reassuring hand on his shoulder, Sakura replied, "I think I learned my lesson..." she smiled. Together they laughed a bit.
"Sakura..."
Jerked out of her moment, "Oh Tomoyo...um...I think I can explain..."
Tomoyo put her hands on her hips; glaring at the two. "¬.¬ can't wait to hear...but we should discuss it at my house, the police will show up soon. You guys caused a lot of commotion."
"Right..." Sakura agreed.
"Our ride will be here any minute," Tomoyo stated, "my driver is meeting us at that street up there. One thing though..." Tomoyo was gazing at Syaoran. Sakura seeing this said, "What is it?"
"Can he disguise himself or something...like get rid of the wings...? And the 'heaven' clothes." She asked.
"Oh," Syaoran sighed, "I can do that easily..." Clasping his hands together, Syaoran whispered something and his wings faded to dust. "How is this?"
"You look human!" Sakura smiled.
"There's the ride, lets go!" Tomoyo shouted.
"Are you sure I can ride with you, in the vehicle...?"
"Sure," Sakura stated simply, "why not?"
"Well..." Syaoran began, "I'm much older than you two...it's odd to see a man my age staying with little girls..."
"That's okay...I'm a good liar." She replied.
"What did you say?!" Syaoran yelled.
"And who are you sir?" the driver asked.
"He's...uh...he's...uh...um..." Sakura stammered.
"He's Sakura's cousin," Tomoyo cut in, "now hurry Hater, Sakura's cousin has much to talk about."
"Yes, Ms. Daidouji." The driver replied, driving towards the Daidouji residence."
Syaoran glared at Sakura. "A good liar, huh?"
Sakura just sweatdropped and giggled.

"Master..." Eriol bowed before the thrown. The thrown of the mighty king of evil...the Devil. He was staring into a sphere he had at the end of a large staff. "You called for me to return?" Eriol continued.
"That I did..." he replied calmly. "I don't need or want you dead just yet...something very interesting has come to my attention..."
"And what is that, sire, if I may ask..."
"Look into the crystal ball, Eriol..." the man smiled, "what do you see?"
Eriol looked closely into the sphere. He couldn't see anything...at first, but then an image became clearer and clearer. It was two people. A man and a young woman.
"I don't understand, master."
"Look carefully...and listen..." Slowly voices could be heard. The young woman was yelling at the young man. She was crying...

I'm sick of this! I'm tired of all of this! I don't want you to be near me anymore... the woman cried. The man looked as if he were going to shed tears as well... I'm just so sick of being hurt and losing friends...this keeps happening because you dragged me into something I couldn't comprehend! And now that its hurting me personally, I don't want any part of it...of you... Ripping off something from her neck she threw it forcefully at the man's chest. Take it...I don't want it anymore... The woman turned away and the man simply gazed at his hands, as did Eriol...in the man's hand was the object he was after...the Star Key...

"Master...?" Eriol began.
"We'll get the key soon enough...we just need to wait..." he smirked. Looking at the sphere in delight, the Devil let out a maniacal laughter that rang throughout the room. "in time...we'll have the Key and the Cards..."

And that's that. Hope you liked the chapter. I'm trying my best to update as much as I can. Please review till next time, Ja ne Umi-chan