Angelic Destiny

Two


After what seemed like a long time, which was actually only a few minutes, Sakura slowly unfurled her wings and released her hold on Tomoyo.

"We're here," Sakura whispered softly to her, who had closed her eyes and held on to Sakura tightly when they were travelling to Heaven. "Welcome to Heaven."

Slowly and hesitantly, Tomoyo opened her eyes, and to her surprise, she saw a gigantic golden gate that was so high that even though she strained her neck, she could not see the tops of it. Tomoyo stepped curiously towards the gate to take a look at the intricate design of it.

"Wait..." Sakura cried out, but it was too late, for at least ten pairs of wings appeared and unfurled themselves. Golden helmets and armour were donned by them- the angels who guarded the gate. Swords were slung casually across their hips and all the angels looked ready to draw them and attack.

"Who dares step near the gate? You creature of the dead?" one, who was clearly the leader of the small group stepped away from them and flew towards Tomoyo. Tomoyo trembled. She had thought that the angels looked all right in the distance but in fact, they looked very threatening when up close. She shuddered as fear crept to the deep end of her heart.

"Who are you?" the leader barked.

"I...I am Tomoyo..."

"Why are you here then, Tomoyo?"

"Er...I was brought her by Sakura..." At this, Tomoyo looked back towards the direction where Sakura had been but was surprised to see her walk past her and then in a commanding tone cried out: "Let us enter! I was sent to Earth to bring her back by the orders of God! If we are late for Tomoyo's appointment with Him, you will be in deep trouble!"

"But to make sure that both of you are not impostors, I have no choice but to check you pass. Where is it?" the leader of the guards started talking softly, not daring to look at Sakura's face. Tomoyo did not understand why the guard did that. In a flash of light, something appeared on Sakura's head before disappearing again. Tomoyo could not catch the bright light but she was sure that Sakura was a person of importance, for the guard immediately scuttled away and opened the gigantic gate with a spell. Sakura nodded with satisfaction while Tomoyo looked on in confusion. Who could Sakura be?

Sakura and Tomoyo walked through the gate and the moment they were through, Tomoyo heard something. Something nice and gentle, not very loud or soft...it was perfect!

"Who is that singing?" she asked.

Sakura smiled gently and looked at Tomoyo. "Why! It is the choir singing! They are the best singers in the world!"

"Really?"

"Yes. I assume that you want to join it too?"

Tomoyo nodded her head. "If that is possible, I would like to." Then, the song ended. Silence reigned for a while before Tomoyo heard faint mutterings and whisperings around them.

"Why are they whispering?" Tomoyo edged closer to Sakura as she whispered. Gasps were heard all around them. "So, Sakura is really that important." Tomoyo thought. However, the buildings that they were near to, which were so beautiful that she was interested in them, distracted her.

"Perhaps I would be able to design more intricate clothes that people will wear..." Tomoyo thought for a moment before she realised that she was already dead.

"Everything here is so beautiful..."

"Yes, everything is beautiful and all the angels here have souls that are pure."

"However, until now, I still do not know what angels do...can you tell me more?"

"Later. We are reaching the palace of God now. You see, all the designs of the buildings, clothes, and etc are created by our people. The plants and trees here are the first ones to be created before they are grown on Earth. So, you can say that the plants and trees are the gods for them. So are animals."

"Wow! Everything is so interesting...can you teach me more about Heaven?"

"Yes, yes, yes. Now, to everyone in the palace and in the whole of Heaven, I am not called Sakura by everyone."

"Why?"

"Because...I do not know how to tell you but I am not just an angel. That is all that I can say. But, you will know who I am later. The only thing is that I am not who you think I am. Also, the people here do not like me for a reason..."

At that moment, trumpets blared and the doors to a gigantic house opened.

"Is this the palace?" It was by far the most ornate and intricate, filled to the brim with all sorts of finery that Tomoyo could see.

"Yes. Now, let's enter the palace, where it will be your new home for now."

"Don't worry. Why are you so worried?"

"Because I am going to see God for the first time in my whole life. That's why."

Sakura smiled. "Well, everyone has his first time. You are about to experience yours. Do not worry. I am here to help you. If not, why am I sent to bring you here instead of someone else?"

"I...I guess so..."

"Well, here we go!"

Sakura flew casually through the door. The sentries there bowed low.

"Whoever is Sakura?" Tomoyo thought incredulously. "I do not think that everyone would do that to me! She must be someone of great importance. Who is she anyway? Argh!" Tomoyo walked stiffly into the palace of God...and was surprised to see that it was plainer on the inside. Perhaps they liked simplicity?

"Hurry up, will you? Syaoran will be so impatient if you are late!" Sakura cried out in exasperation. "I will take you on a tour later on! Now, can you please just follow me?"

"Oh, all right. Sorry to keep you waiting..." Tomoyo stammered a reply as she hurried towards Sakura. With that, they went to the Great Hall of Heaven...


All right! Chapter two done! How is it? Eriol will probably appear in the next chapter onwards! Review! Oh my! My typing is getting faster and faster! Perhaps I am in a hurry to finish this fanfic or what? I myself do not know. Hehe! Well...if you want to know more about this story, stay tuned to the next chapter! Will start typing tomorrow!

However, if you continue reviewing, chapters will be updated within a week, if I do not have an exam on that day. Exams are coming soon...

Oh yes, I am such a baka not to put a disclaimer in this story! I will state here that this story's characters and such belong to Clamp while ONLY the plot belongs to me. Enjoy!