Hey everyone Umi-chan is here again. I'm really glad to hear you guys like the stories. Reviews are GREAT!!! Sorry about taking awhile for this chapter I had to go over where exactly I was going with this. Well, here it goes, please read and review!
PS- Something quite funny happened in the last chapter, Tomoyo's servant's name is Hatori...not Hater...unfortunately my spell checker is retarded and switched the name...haha man, it was funny when I first caught it but apparently not now...if u didn't catch it...than this message was never here...
Sakura 10
Syaoran 20
May I Fall From Heaven...
By Ryuuzaki Umi
Chapter 4: The Battle for Power Divine
Sakura was staring out the Tomoyo's window. In the distance, she could see some of the damage the fighting angels had caused. She sighed deeply. This is starting to get dangerous... Sakura looked down at her hands, she was grasping the new card she had received from the battle. For some reason...I feel like there's more to this than Syaoran is telling me... She sighed again, letting the breeze play with her hair. The wind was calming...
"Ow..." Syaoran cried.
"Huh?" Sakura turned around, "What happened?"
"This stuff burns the flesh! It doesn't heal it!" Syaoran whined. Tomoyo was cleaning the wounds that hadn't healed.
"Oh stop complaining," Tomoyo laughed, "it only stings for a moment...besides, the wounds will heal a lot faster now that they're cleaned. There, done!" Tomoyo smiled. "I have to go put this away, I'll be right back." With that, Tomoyo went out of the room.
"Finally, the torture is over..." Syaoran sighed.
Sakura giggled. "I used to think it was torture, but I've gotten used to it." Sakura laughed.
"You are truly a brave little flower." Syaoran smiled.
"Why thank you!" Sakura bowed. They stared at each other for a bit.
"Something is troubling you Sakura..." Syaoran began.
Sakura looked down again at the card in her hands. "No...I'm just fine..." she replied.
"Sakura, you should tell me what's wrong? If I don't know I can't make you feel better, and that's what I'm here for." He smiled.
"What? To get hurt and almost die..." she whispered.
"No I—oh, I see what troubles you..." Syaoran stated, "you know, Sakura you need to stop blaming yourself over what happened back there. None of that was your fault. Mine and Eriol's battle started long before I met you..."
"Then maybe you need to start explaining certain things to me. I'm ten years old Syaoran. I think I'll be able to understand."
"Alright...I'll tell you..." he sighed.
"Not without me, I hope." Tomoyo said, entering the room with a tray of tea, "I'd like to hear what's going on too."
Syaoran stood and took the tray for Tomoyo and set it lightly on a table in the middle of the room. "Thank you very much!" she smiled.
"Not a problem." Syaoran replied. Tomoyo began passing out tea and sliced three pieces off of the cake she had made earlier. Handing a piece to Sakura then to Syaoran, Tomoyo began, "so let's hear this story..."
"Alright...it began a very long time ago, during a war the heavens call 'The Battle for Power Divine'...Back then, three Arc Angels watched over heaven right beside the Lord. They were trusted angels God had assigned the duty of protecting heaven and earth. The first Arc Angel was Gabriel. A large but gentle man, wise beyond years. The second was Alexiel. A beautiful woman; kind but would fight when she needed too. The third was Lucifer..."
"The Devil was once an angel of heaven!" Sakura and Tomoyo gasped.
"He was," Syaoran sighed, "but not for long...let me continue...one day, God had called to meet with all three angels..."Gabriel? Gabriel! Where are you?" a woman with beautiful wings and amber hair flowing behind her yelled. She was flying all around heaven in search of her fellow Arc Angel. "My goodness, how hard is it to spot a man twice my size...I'll go check his home..." Alexiel flew toward his home now and could see a large figure outside with a little one. Is that Gabriel? Alexiel landed a few feet away from Gabriel's gate. Knocking politely, she began, "Gabriel? May I come in?"
The large angel turned around with a small girl in his arms. He smiled when he saw Alexiel at his gate. "Alexiel! What brings you hear?" The small girl wriggled out of his arms and slowly hovered to Alexiel's arms. Giggling softly, Alexiel smiled, "I see your flying is getting better every minute, little angel."
"It sure is!" the little girl laughed.
Smiling to Gabriel, Alexiel said, "Your daughter is also growing into a beautiful angel..."
"That she is." He replied. "Why don't you going inside, little singing star?"
The little girl sighed, "Alright daddy..." and with that the little girl ran inside. Waiting until she was fully in the house, Gabriel turned to Alexiel.
"Did you need me for something, Alexiel?" he asked. "Oh, that's right!" she laughed lightly, "I almost forgot why I came here. The lord wants to speak to us, all of us."
"You couldn't find Lucifer, again?" he sighed.
"I don't know what dark pit in heaven he drags himself into, but he always disappears and reappears when he sees fit to." Alexiel sighed, annoyed.
"Whom are you talking about?" a voice behind them asked. Startled, both angels turned and came face to face with...
"Lucifer! I've been searching for you all morning, where have you been?" Alexiel stated.
"I've been nowhere in particular, I just brought the boys because they wanted to play with your daughter."
"I hope you don't mind Mr. Gabriel sir..." A little Eriol said behind his father's leg.
"We just wanted to play with her too..." Another small boy said from behind Lucifer's other leg.
"There you are, Syaoran! I had been looking for you all morning as well."
The little boy flinched. "I went to go play with Eriol. I'm sorry Mama..."
"It's fine, just please tell me next time..." she smiled.
Seeing his mother was not angry, he smiled widely as well. "Okay mama."
"My daughter is inside the house, you can go find her in there." Gabriel smiled to the little boys.
"Thank you Mr. Gabriel sir!" They both replied.
"Race you to her room!" Eriol smirked.
"You're on!" Syaoran replied. Then both of them took off as fast as their little wings would take them.
"Don't---oh my...I apologize for Syaoran. He loves competition." Alexiel sighed.
"It's fine," Gabriel laughed, "Reminds me when I was young..."
"I should apologize for my son as well," Lucifer stated, "he seems quite taken with your daughter..."
"It seems like both of them are..." he replied. Suddenly, Alexiel gasped.
"That's right! The Lord has asked to meet with all three of us." Alexiel stated, making sure to look at Lucifer when she emphasized her words.
"Then we shouldn't keep Mr. High-and-Mighty waiting..." Lucifer sighed.
"You shouldn't speak of him that way Lucifer. You are one of his most trusted Angels." Gabriel reprimanded. Lucifer just rolled his eyes.
"We really shouldn't keep him waiting any longer..." Alexiel exclaimed, "Let's get a move on..." And with that, the three Arc Angels spread their wings and flew towards the Lord's exalted tower. From a little window, the three children could see.
"Where do you think they're going so fast?" Gabriel's daughter asked. Nobody answered her so she turned around to see Eriol and Syaoran still bickering about who won the race to her room.
"Can't you guys stop already?" she sighed.
"No way! Not until he admits I won!" Syaoran stated.
"I won't say it, cuz you didn't win!" Eriol replied.
"I think Eriol won..." she smiled.
"Hey!" Syaoran cried.
"R-Really? Y-You think so?" Eriol blushed. Syaoran stared at the stuttering eight year old and rolled his eyes.
"That's no fair, the only reason she said that is cuz she likes you..." Syaoran sighed. Both of the little angels blushed a bit at his comment. Syaoran merely sighed again and looked out the window to see that his mother had already left.
"Hey, where did my mama go?" Syaoran asked.
"I'm not too sure," the young girl replied, "she left with my daddy and Lucifer."
"My dad said that the Lord was calling for him, something about him giving them a gift." Eriol stated.
"Wonder what it is..." Syaoran said.
"My Arc Angels..." God began.
"We apologize for being so late..." Alexiel bowed.
"We're here now my lord..." Gabriel bowed.
"You called for us?" Lucifer bowed.
"You've all protected heaven greatly these past years and now I have a gift that will further help you in this duty. Gabriel, come forth." God stated, raising a hand toward Gabriel signaling him to come closer. Gabriel stood and walked toward him.
"Gabriel, strong but gentle, I give you 'The Power of the Defense.'" Suddenly a large shield materialized in front of Gabriel. Grasping it, it felt as light as a feather. "With this you can protect anything behind your barriers." Gabriel stared in awe at his new mighty weapon. He bowed respectfully then took his place once again among the Arc Angels.
"Alexiel, come forth." God called. This time, Alexiel stood to receive her gift. Standing in front of God, he began, "Alexiel, kind but strong-willed, I give you 'The Power of the Warrior'." Alexiel stared as a long sword appeared in front of her. God continued, "With this, you can cut down threats with a mighty slice and enforce the seal of any barrier Gabriel makes with...this..." Suddenly the sword burst into a small key. "Just wish and the key will be the sword once more." Alexiel nodded in compliance. Putting the small key around her neck, she turned and returned to her place. Next was Lucifer...
"Lucifer, forceful and powerful, I give you 'The Power of the Mystic'." In front of Lucifer, a long staff grew. "With this, you can create, you can see a threat that approaches, and with this your magic power increases." Lucifer smirked at his gift.
"My lord, you trust me with such great responsibility...?" Lucifer asked. Alexiel and Gabriel looked at each other for a moment.
"I see no reason not to trust you Lucifer," God replied, "besides your magic shows promise...as does Alexiel's sword skills, and Gabriel's need to protect."
"Thank you very much my lord." Alexiel bowed.
"This is a great honor, to receive gifts from you." Gabriel added.
"Is there anything else you need?" Lucifer asked.
"That will be all, my angels. You may go." God smiled. With that, the three took flight. Paying their last respects they left.
"Keroberos, do you still have that feeling...?" From the corner of the room, a lion with folded wings arose from the floor.
"For some reason, I feel it more so then before..." Keroberos sighed in worry.
"Unfortunately, even I do not know what to do. Apparently, this impending threat is a course of destiny...I hope...no I know my Arc Angels will solve the problem..." God exclaimed.
Keroberos looked at his master with a sad smile on his face. I hope things turn out right in some ways... Keroberos thought.
However, things got terribly worse...Lucifer over run by so much greed, attacked heaven with his full force. With the help of his Staff, he created an army of demons that overran heaven destroying everything...
"Syaoran you must stay here with Eriol and Gabriel's daughter." Alexiel began, her face was a bit scarred from battle, "it isn't safe for you out there anymore."
"Mama..." Syaoran cried, "don't go, you'll get hurt..." Alexiel hugged her son.
"Do not worry, my son. I have my sword and Gabriel's shield to protect me. Be safe...I love you very much..."
"I love you too mama..." Syaoran smiled weakly. With that, Alexiel took flight. Gabriel said his last goodbyes to his daughter, kissing her softly on her forehead.
"I will be back..." he smiled.
"Be careful daddy..." she replied. Then Gabriel took flight in the air. Hovering next to Alexiel, they each took time to look at the three small children. Turning around, Alexiel stopped.
"What's wrong Alexiel?" Gabriel asked, "We need to hurry..."
"Eriol..." Alexiel began, "no one is here to comfort him...his father is the one who deceived us all..."
"You're right..." Gabriel sighed.
"I'll be right back..." she said, descending to Eriol. Eriol looked up at her with tear-filled eyes. Slowly, she brought the young boy in a hug.
"Do not cry Eriol," she whispered, "everything will turn out right somehow..." Eriol nodded a bit, wiping the tears from his eyes. Alexiel smiled at him. Suddenly, Gabriel was next to her. Coming closer to the young boy he whispered something into his ear.
"I'm going to need you to take care of my daughter, Eriol." He whispered.
Eriol smiled widely. "Don't worry Mr. Gabriel sir! I'll watch over her!" Gabriel pat the boy on his head and took flight. Alexiel followed. Turning toward the area where the battle was taking course, Alexiel and Gabriel stared at one another.
"Are we ready to do anything to keep heaven safe?" Alexiel asked.
"We are willing to do anything to keep heaven safe for the children." Gabriel replied. Alexiel nodded. Ripping off the key from her neck, she held it in front of her. Whispering something the key formed the sword. Gripping it tightly, she glanced at Gabriel gripping his mighty shield; they both nodded and took off. Down below, the children watched...
A slash. Another demon destroyed by Alexiel's blade.
"We're driving them out!" Alexiel yelled to Gabriel. Gabriel was below her creating a barrier around himself that expanded and destroyed any demon it touched.
"If we get them further I can seal the way into heaven!" He replied back to her. She nodded and began fighting harder than ever, destroying more and more demons. Suddenly she stopped and saw in the distance. Narrowing her eyes, she recognized the figure.
"Lucifer..." she sneered, "How dare you pose as an Arc Angel of Heaven!" her green aura was flaring. She was infuriated. Alexiel swung her sword creating a blade of green light. The blast flew towards Lucifer but for some reason it disappeared from Alexiel's eyes. She gasped. What in the world happened to my attack? Gabriel was down below, stunned as well. In the distance the two Arc Angels could hear a maniacal laughter. Suddenly something was flying towards Alexiel, however, she couldn't make it out. Frozen to her spot, time stood still. The blast was coming closer and closer...it seemed to be getting bigger and bigger...
"Alexiel!!!" Gabriel yelled. Flying up towards her, Gabriel prepared to shield his friend. Reaching her with not a moment to spare, the blast exploded sending both the angels crashing to the ground. Lucifer approached slowly.
Alexiel winced. She tried getting up but her body refused. Finally pushing past the pain, she sat up, pushing the debris off her body. Looking to her side, she saw Gabriel's body...motionless...
"Gabriel..." Alexiel whispered, "Gabriel? Gabriel get up! Get up my friend!" Alexiel was dragging herself slowly to his side. Reaching him, she saw Gabriel shaking a bit.
"Gabriel..." she cried, "please wake up..."
"N-Next time move out of the way, Alexiel..." he sighed. Alexiel smiled weakly.
"I'm glad to see you're alright my friend..." she replied. Alexiel helped Gabriel sit up. Gabriel shook the debris from his wings.
"What shall we do Gabriel...?" Alexiel asked, whispering.
"The only thing we can do is ask the lord to seal his spirit..." Gabriel replied.
"I thought you were going to say something like that..." she sighed, "but for that we need to keep Lucifer busy."
"I hate to ask this of you Alexiel..." Gabriel began, "but if you could fight him for a bit, I can create the Gate to Heaven..."
"Of course," Alexiel smiled, "but I'll need you to hurry with the gate, The Power of the Warrior is weak against the Mystic..."
"I will go as fast as possible." He replied.
Alexiel stood with the sword gripped tightly in her hand; wings widely spread. "Once you're done, I'll seal the Gate with the Key enforcing the barrier."
Gabriel nodded. With that, Alexiel took off. Flying towards the 'Fallen Arc Angel.' Lucifer smirked. He knew The Warrior was hardly a challenge for The Mystic, but he would enjoy this.
"You are not getting into heaven!!" Alexiel yelled, striking down with her sword. Lucifer's Staff had changed into a sword as well, blocking Alexiel's attack. Behind them, Gabriel was kneeling towards the Lord's tower that could be seen far in the distance. As he whispered, the Shield that was given to him began to float in the air. Shining brightly, it morphed into a golden gate.
Clash. Lucifer's sword was only inches away from Alexiel's cheek. She pushed as hard as she could but Lucifer was stronger than her. Just seconds before Alexiel was going to give up, a large barrier that had formed around Alexiel threw Lucifer back. Looking around her, she could see Gabriel smiling below her. Quickly, she flew towards the gate and morphed the Sword into the Key again. Alexiel inserted the Key into the lock and turned it slightly.
"He's coming back!" Gabriel exclaimed, "Hurry before he comes..."
"It's locked!" Alexiel smiled. But then it hit her, "how do we get in?!"
Grabbing Alexiel's hand, Gabriel yelled. "We go around!" Quickly he flew around the tall gate and stood behind it looking back at Lucifer. Alexiel looked at Gabriel confused.
"That isn't a very good gate Gabriel," she began, "anyone can go around it..."
"Watch..." was all he said. Alexiel glanced back at Lucifer who was staring at the Gate. He rolled his eyes and laughed.
"What kind of guardian creates a barrier that doesn't go all the way around? I can walk right around—Ah!" he screamed. Gabriel smiled.
"It may look as if you can walk around," he smirked, "but the only way in is through that Gate. Otherwise, you get burned by the barrier the Gate created."
Lucifer sneered at the two Arc Angels. "I will get through this ridiculous gate..." he threatened.
"Not in time to save yourself..." Alexiel replied, "It is over for you Lucifer...you're reign of Power will end..."
With that, both Arc Angels took flight towards God's tower. Lucifer's eyes went wide.
"Don't you DARE seal my spirit!!!" he yelled, "You'll die as well!!!!!!" Lucifer's screams echoed through heaven. Alexiel flinched a bit.
"Do not be afraid Alexiel..." Gabriel smiled, "wherever death takes us, I will be there with you."
Alexiel smiled and nodded. "Thank you Gabriel. I am not afraid. Let's go!" Gabriel nodded and they flew together towards God's tower.
"Our Lord, it is us," Alexiel knocked, "may we come in?" Suddenly the door opened. Inside God was sitting on his thrown with a troubled look on his face.
"My Lord," Gabriel asked, "Are you alright?"
"I've been terribly deceived," he replied, "and I have enhanced the Fallen Angel's power greatly..."
"Do not blame yourself," Alexiel assured him, "we were all deceived..."
"We have found a way to stop him..." Gabriel began, getting straight to the point.
"You have?" God asked, "How do you intend to stop him?"
Both the Angels stopped. They glanced at each other and nodded. "We ask you to seal away Lucifer's Spirit." Gabriel stated simply. God gasped. He stared deeply at his most trusted angels that were standing before him. He closed his eyes and thought about what his angels had just asked.
"You realize the consequences if I do such a thing...?" he asked. Both of the angels nodded. "I don't think I could lose you two for a crime I have done..."
"My lord, we know there is no other way..." Gabriel sighed.
"Please, it's the only way to save heaven from Lucifer's Power..." Alexiel continued, "we also ask for you to watch over our children if you could...and tell them we love them..." A tear had slipped from Alexiel's eye.
"Mama?" a young voice said behind them. Alexiel gasped and turned around to see her son, along with Eriol and Gabriel's daughter. Keroberos was with the children.
"I thought now we be a good time to let the children in..." Keroberos stated.
"Yes, it was..." God smiled.
Alexiel ran to Syaoran and collapsed in front of him. "Syaoran...my son..."
"Mama? Why are you crying?" his innocent voice asked. Alexiel looked at Gabriel who was hugging his crying daughter. She turned back to Syaoran.
"I'm very sorry Syaoran...that I will not get a chance to watch you grow..." she began, "God is going to watch over you for me..."
"Where are you going...?" he asked.
"I'm going away..." she replied weakly through tears, "and I need you to be strong..." Suddenly, Alexiel felt a small hand on her shoulder. It was Eriol.
"Don't worry Mrs. Alexiel," he smiled, "everything will turn out right somehow..." Alexiel looked at Eriol and hugged him as well.
"Thank you Eriol," she replied, "I'll miss you as well..." Now with a new sense of duty, she turned to Keroberos. "Keroberos, please take the children somewhere else..." Keroberos smiled and nodded.
"Of course, my lady..." he smiled, "Come children. This way." The children all followed Keroberos, looking back as they did.
"Oh Syaoran!" she yelled. Syaoran turned around and returned to his mother. She grasped the Star Key and formed the Sword. Then she whispered something and the Key materialized out of the sword. Alexiel set the sword to the side and put the Key around his neck.
"Take this with you and keep it safe..." she kissed him lightly on the forehead, "I will always be in your dreams..." Syaoran smiled and ran back to Keroberos' side, gripping the key tightly. Alexiel watched as the door closed. She turned back toward God and stood next to Gabriel.
"I'm sorry..."God whispered, "I never meant for any of this to happen..."
"We apologize for not being able to protect heaven..." Gabriel stated.
"Do not worry, we know this is the only way..." Alexiel sighed.
"Very well..." God replied, raising his hands into the air, "Chains of Heaven, Restraints of Power, seal away the spirit of the Fallen One." Outside, and far away, chains and shackles wrapped themselves around the demon. God's words were echoing through heaven. "However, with this spirit take with thee, my two Arc Angels that protected me..." Chains and shackles wrapped around Alexiel and Gabriel. Their bodies were glowing slightly. God looked on with sadness in his eyes. "May you both find happiness..." and with that, their bodies shined brightly and formed into Cards. However, the Cards disappeared as well.
"I apologize again my Arc Angels, for not seeing past the liar..." God sighed. "May his greedy life finally end..."
Well that's that. Hope you liked this chapter. I apologize again for taking so long, I just couldn't bring myself to write, but obviously I did eventually. I hope its not confusing in any way. If you have questions e- mail me and I'll try to answer them. I'm going to start next chappie with Sakura and Tomoyo's response to the story; I don't want to confuse anyone with the changing of scenes and all. Well, till next time. This is Umi- chan...Ja ne! Oh and by the way, please REVIEW!!!