M – stands for Money, which I have none of
I – stands for I’m a bum without money
N – stands for Nada, which is what I am getting for writing this story
E – stands for Empty handed, which is what you’ll be if you sue me

All original characters found in this story are copyrighted © 2001, by me (Erin). Please do not use them
without my permission. ^_^

This is meant as a Sequel to Iniga’s trilogy "Innocence Lost and Found," "Cyanide," and "Raised to the Third
Power".  I recommend you read them before reading this story if you have any real hopes of understanding
what’s going on and why. (At least read ILF and RTP, Cyanide is not necessary but it is well worth the read! :)

Summary: Draco never dreamed he’d be given another chance at life and love, but when that chance arrives
it will be more then Draco could have ever thought possible...  ( * -_- Never said I was all that good at these…)

Please Read and Review! ^_~

Dragon's Song

by Erin Finnlaith
 
 

Chapter 1
Walk in the Clouds
 

Draco was suddenly aware of a pure white light, which seemed to buoy him up. He had
never experienced such quiet. And he was aware of a soft weightless feeling.

Serenity seemed to fill his entire being; he wished to give in to it, to forget all the ugliness
he had ever known. Yes, it would be so easy to think only of this precious sweetness that
was engulfing him. Yet something held him back. Draco fought the euphoria, not quite
knowing why, but knowing he had to.

Where was he? he wondered as he gazed in awe around him.

What was all of this beautiful white light?

What were those clouds that he was now passing through?

And why wasn’t he feeling any pain? The last thing he remembered was hearing an
explosion and then searing heat.

He suddenly heard a voice and realized that he was no longer moving among the beautiful,
swirling clouds. Yet he saw no one.

But the voice he had heard was kind. It was gentle. It calmed his fears. Filled him with a
sense of completeness. For the moment it took away his need to question anything.

Draco had never been one for religion, never thought to consider where it all started or
how it all began. He had scoffed at those who had thrown themselves down in the ‘name
of all that was holy’. It had been his father’s philosophy that money and power were all
the religion a man needed. But Draco found himself listening to the unseen force he was
beginning to believe was God…

“Draco Malfoy, some who are taken too soon from this world are brought to this halfway
place,” the voice said. “I have looked deep within your heart and because of the underlying
goodness I have found, you Draco Malfoy, are among the few who may choose whether
or not they wish to enter into Heaven, or return to earth for a second chance at life, to
finish what they were not able to accomplish.”

Not even stunned that he was in the presence of God Draco pondered what the voice has
said to him. “If I chose to resume my life on earth, what would become of me? Would I just
pick up where I left off?”

“That depends on you.”

“What do you mean?”

“If you decide to choose earth over Heaven at this moment in time, you will be given a test,”
the voice said with infinite caring. “You will be sent to earth to help someone in need, to show
compassion where you might not want to show it, and if you do, you can at that time either
stay on earth or enter the doors of Heaven. If you are not capable of this compassion, then
you will no longer have choices.”

“Why is this person I am to help so important that he or she is a part of this test?” Draco
asked.

“This person is a woman. She is to play a key part in the tapestry of fate. She still has much
to do on earth,” the voice said in its gentle tone.

“What is expected of me? What must I do to prove my compassion toward this woman?”
Draco asked, wishing that he could see to whom he was talking. In his minds eye he envisioned
the pictures he had seen of God in paintings on the walls and in the ceilings of churches. In his
eyes there had always seemed to be such peace and love. He could almost feel warm arms
around him now, comforting him as the voice spoke.

“You are to help this woman,” the voice said. “She has been injured greatly. You are to
help her in this time of trouble.” The voice paused, and then said, “Do you still wish to be
tested?”

“Yes,” Draco answered, now without hesitation. “How will I know this woman?”

“You will know her.” Again there was a pause, and then the voice said, “The Lord goes
with you on the journey of your heart. Go and be careful of your choices.”

“Why can’t you just make it happen for this woman who is in need?” Draco asked. “I
thought God had the power to do anything he wished.”

“Yes, he does, but he does not work in that way.” The voice said softly. “That is why
there are angels.”

Draco was taken back by that, for he suddenly realized he would be returning to earth
as an angel.
 
 
 

Chapter 2