Angelic Destiny

Five


"It's getting late, I better go, or else father would murder me." Eriol said after some time.

"How?"

"By taking away my life. He was the one who would choose who to take away people's lives. Everyday, he would send the next day's list of people who would die the next day. If God approves, he would sign. However, my father cannot just take away one's lives to get revenge or anything. It has to be through numerous calculations. That is why he is a minister."

"Are there that many ministers in Heaven?"

"Yes. Quite a few but I believe that my father's job is the most important. The next would probably be the minister who is in charge of the order of Heaven. God is very busy, so it is through the ministers who help Him. Though He may be busy, He still checks that the ministers and other angels do not take advantage of their status. I guess I better go now! See you around!"

"Bye!" Tomoyo shouted to him as he flew away. After that, she went over to Sakura, who was waiting for her under the tree where she and the others were talking. Syaoran, Chiharu, Rika and Naoko had already left, due to the fact that they were busy and that they still had duties to do.

"Well, let's go then! I need to settle things too."

"Things?"

"I still have some duties that I have not done. Like going to dinner with godfather. Also, I have to make sure that there are no souls out there waiting for me to bring them here. If they have to wait for a long time, they will get a bit funny and start to haunt other people. Once they do that, they would go straight to Hell."

"What? That bad?"

"Yes, that is why I have to keep a lookout for those who are to be admitted to Heaven. Well, follow me then."

Tomoyo followed Sakura to another place not far from where they were. It was a gigantic tree, a cherry blossom tree to be exact. Its gnarled limbs were almost touching the ground. Some of its blossoms were scattered on the forest floor, creating a scene of pure nature. Tomoyo stood quietly, absorbing in all the wonders, while Sakura walked towards it, and gently touched the tree's trunk. Something glowed and a raspy voice spoke out: "There are no souls in Earth that you have to bring to Heaven currently, dear."

"Thank you, dearest cherry blossom tree."

"The tree is speaking to Sakura?" Tomoyo thought in her mind.

"Who is that young lady standing nearby?" the tree asked.

Tomoyo stepped forward and curtsied. "Hi there. My name is Tomoyo Daidouji. Nice to meet you."

"Ah...so you are the one Sakura brought to Heaven today."

"Yes, madam."

"Why are you still clad in Earth's clothes? You should be wearing the clothes from Heaven! Come here...I have one that I think is suitable for you..." Sakura walked away from the tree while Tomoyo went to where she was standing before that. Tomoyo closed her eyes and heard the sounds of leaves and flowers rustling gently. Another sound was heard. It seemed to be the sound of a gentle whispering, and it seemed to be coming from the tree! Everything became silent once more. She opened her eyes and looked down.

She was dressed in a shimmering gown of pale blue with long sleeves that ended at her wrists. The designs of the dress were of nature: flowers and trees. Her hair and dress were decorated with light blue and purple ribbons. Everything was in both colours. It fitted Tomoyo and it made her feel warm.

"Wow! What a nice dress! Thank you so much!" Tomoyo curtsied again. "I'll visit you soon, all right?"

"Sure." The leaves and flowers rustled. "I will be meeting you again, I hope. Good bye."

"Thanks for the dress again!" With that, Tomoyo flew to Sakura and together, they went to the residence of God again. While flying there, Sakura remarked. "It seems like your status here is quite high up there."

Tomoyo looked at Sakura, a question that could be read from her face. "Tomoyo, you see, all the angels here are dressed in the colours of their ranks. The lowest would be brown, yellow, green, red, purple, blue, pink and white. White is of course, worn by no one except godfather. It is the highest level of status. The designs on the clothes also vary. Yours is of both flowers and trees; this means that your rank is the highest in the category you are in. Which brings to this: it has been four hundred years since somebody wore a dress similar to yours. I wonder why?"

"What? Four hundred years? I mean, that long? I guess the other colours are the same, and there are probably ranks that have not been occupied, like the one I am in now?"

"No. That is the problem. Only the rank you are in is devoid of anybody. The other ranks have angels occupying on it all the time. Also, when you first enter Heaven, your rank should be brown, not purple! This is so frustrating!" Sakura was pondering on these things. Tomoyo could only look on and wonder in her mind. Then, she remembered that she was familiar with the place they were at now.

"Sakura, I think that we are here already."

Sakura snapped out of her reverie. "Yeah, you are right. Come on, let's go to the Dining Hall." She led Tomoyo into the residence and through many turnings and corridors. Then she stopped in front on a door that was guarded by two people.

"Please announce that Sakura and Tomoyo are here." Sakura asked the two people. They nodded.

"Sakura and Tomoyo have arrived!" After which, they threw open the doors. Tomoyo and Sakura stepped through and immediately, a man walked towards Sakura and Tomoyo.

"May I inquire how Sakura is now?" he asked.

"Fine." Sakura answered with a gentle smile. "Please, I need to be excused. Godfather and Syaoran are waiting for me at the main table."

"So, who is this young lady who is dressed in the robes of an almost forgotten rank? The one that was left with no people for four centuries?" He asked in a loud voice. The whole room became silent and stared at Tomoyo, or to be accurate, her gown. Then slowly, whisperings could be heard all around the room.

"Well...er..." Tomoyo stuttered.

"This dress is given to her by the cherry blossom tree which I visit everyday. And I believe that this is what she is supposed to wear. Unless you have forgotten that the cherry blossom tree bestows angels their robes?" Sakura answered while looking around the room.

"Oh yes...I forgot about that. Perhaps it is just that it has been a long time since I had seen a dress in purple..."

"Oh?" Sakura raised her eyebrow.

"You are dismissed." Said a cold voice from behind both Tomoyo and Sakura.

"Yes...yes, sir."


Disclaimer: I do not own Cardcaptor Sakura except the plot!

End of chapter five! How is it? Enjoy!