Above the Heights of Heaven, Below the Depths of Hell

Mona – chan: Hi everybody! My name is Mikigurl, or Mona – chan. This is my first fanfic ever! I don't know if it's good or not, but I'm giving it a try. This idea originally came from a cartoon/comic I was drawing while on a five-hour car trip, because I was so bored. I don't know if this will be a long or short story, because I'm making this up as I go. I have some of the plot in mind already and the main storyline, but I do not have every little detail that will be contained within my story. The story will be a little bit converted from my original work, because in that one I used dubbed names and the work is a bit different. I am also planning a prequel for this story, if I ever finish this one (yeah, right). Enjoy my story!

Summary: My first fanfic so go easy on me with flames! Lots of S&S... R&R please! Sakura has been residing in the restricted area for new coming angels within Heaven for 2 weeks, and is now being taught the lessons of an angel and rules of the Heavens. The most important rule, as Nadeshiko told Sakura was, "Never, I repeat never, befriend a devil! They are dangerous. You hear?" Sakura nodded numbly and whispered, "Yes." What happens when Sakura meets a stranger between the neutral area in between heaven and hell...where angels and devils can meet...but never befriend? Will forbidden love blossom between the two?

'.....'– Thoughts

A/N – My comments

Italics – Flashbacks

--...-- : Change of place or mention of a flashback

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Card Captor Sakura characters. They belong to the almighty CLAMP.

Prologue – Lessons

The clouds drifted by lazily and the sun shone bright. The autumn leaves from the mortal realms blew into Sakura's face. "Mother...I'm ready for my lessons," Sakura said plainly while staring into the reflective blue sky.

Nadeshiko spoke clearly, "Sakura, listen carefully." Nadeshiko gently told her about all the rules of heaven, since there were so many. She then said to Sakura, "Never, I repeat never, befriend a devil! They are dangerous. You hear?"

Sakura nodded numbly and whispered, "Yes."

Nadeshiko continued, "If you do, you will never earn your halo, which is your goal in Heaven. Our goddesses and gods, known as the "Heavenly Ones" told us once of an angel that turned into a devil 40 years ago...he is called by Wolf Whisper."

Sakura was shocked. 'Wolf Whisper? It reminded her of Syaoran. Small Wolf. Could it be Syaoran? Syaoran had died 45 years ago, at the early age of 50, leaving Sakura a widow.'

--Flashback--

"Syaoran! You're going to be okay!" Sakura tried to reassure them both. Tears slid out of her eyes. "The doctor will make you alright!"

"Sakura...my cherry blossom...I love you. Live for me. Some day I'll see you again, up there," Syaoran said with a pale, but weakly smiling face. He pointed to the ceiling and said again, this time more quietly, "Some day I'll see you again, Sakura. Don't you worry, my sweet cherry blossom."

"Syaoran...no...please...! You're not going to die! You're not going to die!" Sakura sobbed. This time Sakura was reassuring herself more then anyone else. "Don't leave me! Don't forget me! You can't! You just can't..."Sakura ended faintly, almost in hysterics.

"I won't Sakura. I won't. I'll always be watching you from Heaven, and I'll never forget you. I'll always watch you, making sure you're safe and sound...and happy," Syaoran struggled with his speaking.

"Syaoran...don't give up! I'll never be happy without you! I want to be happy together!" Sakura cried harder and clutched on to Syaoran's clammy hand as he was rolled towards the Emergency Room.

"Sakura...I...don't...think..." Saran could hardly say his words. "Goodbye...Sakura..." He ended, and the whole hallway was silent.

"SYAORAN, NO!! I LOVE YOU!!" Sakura screamed his name over and over, as if she would forget it. The nurses rolled Syaoran on his hospital bed farther and farther away from Sakura. Sakura ran to Syaoran and hugged him before she lost the chance. She kissed him one last time. Thin crystalline tears rolled down Sakura's cheeks.

The nurses rolled him away, but right in front of the Emergency Room door, a voice was heard. "Sakura...I...love...you..." Syaoran smiled at her, straining for his voice to be heard. One last tear slid down his handsome face, one last time he spoke his words, and one last time he shut his eyes. Forever.

"I love you too, Syaoran. For eternity," Sakura whispered.

--Flashback End--

A few gentle tears spilled out of Sakura's eyes as she was reminded of Syaoran. She quickly wiped them away, not wanting Nadeshiko to see. "Mother, what was Wolf Whisper's real name?"

Nadeshiko was dumbfounded as she muttered, "His real name, I do not know, because he was wiped off the record of angels when he turned into a devil. The Heavenly Ones do know, but are not permitted to tell because Sakiya and Maya do not want anyone knowing." She continued, "The angel Wolf Whisper had earned his halo after taking his test at the age of 12 years old. Once you become an angel, you decide when you want to start your "age." Once you tell the Heavenly Ones, you start from the age of 10. You look exactly like you did at that age on Earth, but you are much older in 'wisdom years.'"

"Mother, what are wisdom years?" Sakura inquired.

Nadeshiko replied, "Wisdom years are of when you married on earth, and starts at the same time as your "age" on Heaven does. However in heaven you only grow old in your appearance up to 20. Wolf Whisper earned his halo but did not keep it for long. When you are 12 years of age, if you pass the halo test you may go into the "neutral" area where devils and angels can meet and see each other. However, they may never befriend there. Wolf Whisper befriended a devil there, and soon the Heavenly Ones noticed it, and notified Sakiya and Maya. The god and goddess made the decision of taking away Wolf Whisper's privilege to be an angel, but without him noticing."

Sakura listened intensely, her emerald orbs widening by each word Nadeshiko spoke. Nadeshiko took a breath and then told Sakura, "At first Wolf Whisper's halo dulled. He didn't notice. Then, his halo disappeared completely. Wolf Whisper got worried, and asked to see the Sakiya and Maya, because he knew they were the cause of this happening. Wolf Whisper approached the Heavenly Ones and spoke to them about seeing Sakiya and Maya. The Heavenly Ones replied that they would tell Sakiya and Maya, and they did. The two rulers, in turn, told them that they would not see Wolf Whisper. The Heavenly Ones talked to Wolf Whisper about it and told him what Sakiya and Maya said. Wolf Whisper was very disappointed, but still went around with his life, although very sullenly. He missed his halo, but soon he would regret his actions even more. A month later, Wolf Whisper lost his wings and looked almost exactly like a mortal."

Nadeshiko ended quietly. Sakura questioned, "Is that all?"

"No, there's much more, " Nadeshiko replied.

"Then do go on, mother!" Sakura urged Nadeshiko on.

"Alright, darling, " Nadeshiko agreed. "Some angels who lose their wings and halo due to breaking rules of heaven look like mortals. What sets them apart from mortals is that when a mortal becomes an angel, they instantly receive an "angelic aura." The light within. Mortals and angels both have auras, only devils do not. Wolf Whisper lost his angelic aura. And no, it was not replaced with a mortal aura. He lost it completely, for he turned into a devil, and devils have no auras at all. No angel could track him down, because angels can only track other angels and mortals down by sensing their aura. Wolf Whisper had no aura, so was lost in the depths of hell. Of course, no angel wanted to track him down, anyway. The Heavenly Ones believe that Wolf Whisper is still wandering hell and the neutral area, although no one has seen him. They also believe that Wolf Whisper can turn into his angel form, but it is still missing something. His aura - his angelic aura. The Heavenly Ones told us that they think he turns into his angel form to trick commonly angels into befriending him. However, they also think he fails in the attempt because angels can sense that he has no aura."

"What about me? I don't feel like I can sense auras," Sakura responded.

"Oh, yes, Sakura dear. You cannot sense auras until the age of 13, although you get your halo at 12. So, you must be careful, because at 12 you will be allowed to wander the neutral area. However, do not worry much, because it is only what the Heavenly Ones believe. They are very wise, but it might not be completely accurate, because only Sakiya and Maya are capable of predicting completely accurate events and knowing completely accurate knowledge. And they, will not speak of Wolf Whisper to us commonly angels."

"Oh mother, there is so much for me to learn and catch up on! Will I ever learn?" Sakura said in despair. (A/N: Can you believe she still wants to learn after Nadeshiko's incredibly long speech??! o.o; XD )

"Don't worry my darling, " Nadeshiko laughed. "In time you will, in time you will. Now, enter the gates of Heaven, and go find your friends!"

Mona-chan: So. How was it? Probably horrible, I know. Please review, review, review!! I really need to know how I did so I can improve it. I hope I had all the editing right!! I can't believe I made Syaoran die... he's too cute too die! But...that's the only way my story will work. This one is a default chapter, to introduce everything. Sorry the story was so short, but if I made the prolouge too Flames are accepted, but please go easy on me, because I am a first time fan fiction writer! But review please!! hehe!

Sakura-chan: You had to make me listen to that stupid speech didn't you?!?! growls

Mona-chan: Ehh...hehehe...; sweatdrop

Syaoran: snore....so where do I come in on this?? ??

Mona-chan: Later!!! Arrgh.

Tomoyo-chan: Hey, you made me die before Sakura?? Why? I had so much fun with her too! And I left poor Eirol all alone....!

Eirol: Eh...and I died last, 'cept Sakura. Sakura you're so lucky. Why did you make Tomoyo die anyway?? We were so HAPPY! And you made my COUSIN die!

Syaoran: Shut up! We're not cousins!! And why did I have to die at 50!?! Too young!!

Mona-chan: .......sweatdrop vein popping

Sakura-chan: Um...you guys...you guys...sweatdrop

Chiharu: And where am I in all this??

Rika: What about me?

Takashi: Don't forget me!!

Sakura-chan: You guys...

All except Sakura talk more

Sakura-chan: YOU GUYS LISTEN!!

They all turn to Sakura, with sweatdrops on their heads

All except Sakura: What??!

Mona-chan: vein popping badly ....

Sakura-chan: She's gonna blow!!!!

All: Ahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mona-chan: DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! gets out hammer like Sana in Kodocha

Sana: Hey, that's me!!

Mona-chan: SHUT UP!!!!!!!!! bonks people with hammer

Syaoran & Sakura: Uhh... sweatdrop

All: uhhh...oww...uhh...oww! dodges hammer

Sakura: And they wouldn't listen...shakes head...she's going insane!

Sana: Yeah...I think so too. dodges hammer And she stole my line of defense..the hammer is my trademark!

Fuka: Yeah, and the fan is my defense line trademark!!

Mona-chan: BWAHAHA! WHO CARES!???? hits more innocent people with hammer AND I'M NOT GOING CRAZY! MWAHAHHAHAH!

Syaoran: Yeah..she's definently going insane...crazy laughing in background bye all you readers!

All: BYE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!more crazy laughing in background....

Mona-chan: BYE! BWAHAHHA! All: sweatdrop

Mona-chan: So REVIEW, REVIEW, REVIEW! Thank you all very much! Arigato!

Ja ne, mona AKA MIKIGURL