Fallen

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Chapter Five

Armanas Awakening

The sight of his violet eyes sent shivers down her spine as she rose out of her chair and ran towards the door. With one swift move, the door locked and he was once again in front of her.

"Who are you, and what do you want from me?" Yue let out a weak laugh as he gazed upon his old love.

"You shall remember in time, my dear. For now, you must remember only one thing..." He grasped her chin in his and kissed her gently on the lips. As her eyes closed, a strong gust of wind and an illuminating light surrounded the woman. Her hair color changed from ember, to a dazzling cherry red, which flowed to the floor and from her back, sprout a pair of wings. Her business type attire was now replaced with a flowing white gown with a laced up bodice, her feet bare. Yue stood in awe of the creature before him.

As she opened her eyes, Yue was immediately thrown across the room by the very will of the woman. As he got up, he found that the eyes of her dormant form was now replaced with the icy gaze, filled with loneliness, pain and despair.

"Why have you awakened me , Yue. Do you not remember my promise." A purple crystal formed in the palm of her hand and sent shards flying towards Yue, who blocked them with a power shield. This angered the woman even more as the crystal took the form of a sword and she charged at him. He easily blocked and grabbed the woman by the throat and flew her into the wall.

"Now Armana, are you still so sore that I chose your fathers side then yours." Tears filled her eyes at the mention of her father, who had betrayed her so many years ago. How many fathers would seduce their daughters lover, out of spite? Beyond her control, tears spilled from her eyes. Yue loosened his grip and she fell to the floor, crying.

"Pathetic. Fleeing to Earth and posing as a human. Did you not think he would find you?" She looked up at him, in shock. Yes, she did think she got away. She was able to hide her true self in a human who was on the brink of death. In exchange for using the girls body, she had to promise to grant her three wishes in life. So far she had granted her two. The third, she possibly never can give. Not again. She was able to keep her wings, and not be considered a fallen. How did he find her?

"You're father was the one who arranged your false form. He needed you to get close to the 'one'. " He gave the woman a mean smirk."He is now in need of your services." She stared at him, hate shining deep in her eyes and heart. The men who betrayed her now demanded her service. If she accepted, she knew what they would ask of her. The notion would destroy her very soul. If she refused, she might as well forfeit her life. For her father held the power to destroy her where she stands. She rose to her feet to receive her orders.

"What is my father's bidding, Yue?"

"You are to kill the 'One'. Sakura Kinomoto."

Running out of time

It had been two weeks since he had joined Sakura on earth. He had little time left to figure out what the head angel had planned and a way to stop it. His wings were wilting, meaning his time on earth wouldn't be for very much longer. If he didn't hurry, he would die as well. He kept up the facade of a normal mortal, spending every waking moment with Sakura as he possibly could. He felt his power decrease with each day. Even lifting his wings made him wince in pain. He knew that to his very last breath, he would protect the woman who had become so sacred to him. He just prayed that when he did save her, he'd have a breath left.

Reika Terada awoke in her apartment, wondering what had happened. She turned to find her child hood friend, Touya sitting in a chair beside her holding her hand.

"How are you feeling?" Reika looked at him and smiled.

"I'm fine. What happened?" Touya looked got up from the chair and sat beside her on the bed, still holding her hand. He ran his free hand through his dark brown hair.

"I don't know. You tell me. I went in the room to grade some papers and I found the place a mess and you fainted on the ground. You don't remember anything?" Reika nodded her head.

"No, I guess I blacked out." Touya went to touch her face and stopped himself. He knew that now was not the time for such thoughts. She watched as he fought with his inner thoughts and couldn't help but think of why she just won't give in. He had confessed his love for her years ago, but on the day she was to give him an answer, she was in a car accident and since then had not the courage to tell him her true feelings. She felt something always stopping herself. What it was, she may never know.

"Nee, Touya?" He looked up and smiled.

"Yeah, what." She placed her hand over his and gave it a squeeze.

"Thank you. For everything." He smiled, understanding. She was yet again telling him to wait for her, and to be patient. That she would let him know when she was ready.

"Your welcome."

Syaoron stood at the top of the tree looking into Sakuras bedroom. He had always enjoyed watching her sleep. So from time to time, he found himself flying up the tree and watching her. This time, he wasn't alone. He felt a powerful aura near by, one like his own. He flew into the sky, looking for the source. But as quickly as it appeared, it was gone. Little did he know that the source of the aura was coming from the woman on the swing, who simply watched him and laughed.

Sakura left her house earlier then usual and found a sleeping Syaoron under her tree. She giggled and walked up, careful not to wake him. She touched his face gently, thinking to herself how unearthly he looked. She brushed a piece of hair away from his face and at that moment, she wanted him. She bent toward slowly, just as her lips were about to touch his, he woke. He quickly yawned as he ran his hands through his hair.

"I'm sorry. I wanted to walk with you to school, but as I was waiting, I fell asleep."

Sakura blushed, wondering if he knew what she was about to do.

"Oh, no. Don't worry about it." She grabbed his hand and began to walk, making him follow.

"Let's get going, or we'll be late." Syaoron smiled, until he felt the aura again, this time a lot stronger then the last time. There was no mistaking it, He knew this aura anywhere. Out of nowhere, purple shards of crystal flew toward their direction. Before he knew what he was doing, he grabbed Sakura and protected her with a power shield.

From the air, a woman with long red hair descended upon the earth and smirked. Sakura got out from behind Syaoron to see what was going on. She turned and saw the look of fear in Syaorons eyes, but she saw noone around. She glanced up as she heard a womans laugh.

"Long time no see, Syaoron. Now, be a good little angel and step aside from the girl." Sakura looked up in the sky at the woman and then to Syaoron.

'Angel! What is she talking abo...' Her thoughts were cut off when another stream of crystals flew their way. This time, one of the cut her leg. She fell down and grabbed her leg, which was now gushing out blood. Syaoron let out a large scream and from his back, sprouted his wings. A green crystal appeared in the palm of his hand.

"Armana, you have just made a big mistake!" Sakura watched, in shock.

'Syaoron...he's...an...an...angel!' Syaorons shards broke through her power shield and sliced her in the stomach. She fell to the ground hard.

"She has to die, there is no other way. If you kill me, they'll just send someone else." Syaoron stood in front of her as his crystal took the form of a sword.

"Let them send a hundred! I don't care. I'll slay as many as it takes to protect her." As he brought the sword down, she vanished. Syaoron's crystal disappeared and he turned toward Sakura, who had tears of pain and confusion coming down her face. She tried to stand and then fell to the ground again. He ran to her, forgetting about his revealed form and looked at her leg. Out of reflex, she pulled away. Pain showed in his eyes as he saw that she was frightened and he was the one who had placed that fear there. She slowly reached out and stroke a part of his wing and then fainted. He healed her leg and flew her to her house. Placing her in her bed, he prayed that she would just wake up and think that it was all a bad dream.

Well, there you go folks. The battle for Sakura's life has begun. Now, on with the thank-you!

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