Akateko, Guatemala; April, 3 Years ago...

Located in Guatemala, a small town was wiped out in a blink of an eye by an unknown entity. The town of Akateko was a peaceful town with a population of 500 people, the people who lived in that town had a special power… These people had the ability to control the Sombras...a town of Shadow Tamers...Among them, a little girl who at that time was 9 years old…

“Estrella...come here…” A woman with white hair waves at a Estrella who was playing near her house.

“Mama...look, I found all these flowers for you…” Estrella runs towards her house. Her mom hugs her; “ Ay hija, you look so lovely...I wish we could be my little girl forever…”

“But I will mama…”

Estrella’s mother hugs her with tears in her eyes filled with tears. Estrella, who doesn’t know what is happening, hugs her back with a great smile.

Akateko, was located in the jungles, near one of the temples of Kukulkan, the Mayan God of Life...Near the Mayan Peninsula, the members of Akateko were descendants of the Mayan civilization...they had the ability to control Alebrijes and Sombras...however, their gift was also a curse that brought consequences…

Later that night…

Estrella walked towards the trees, she had a little friend, a small Sombra who had the appearance of the Chupacabras. Estrella, who had the power to talk and control the Sombras, suddenly hears a huge explosion.

(BBBBOOOOOMMMM)

Estrella sees fire coming out of the town, and the Chupacabras begin to run away because of the fire. Estrella hears gunshots and explosions. Roars and people screaming.

(BANG BANG)

(AHHHHH)

Estrella runs to her home, the gunshots get stronger, she feels someone approaching and hides near some boxes located between houses.

“Man, this is just too boring, why isn’t anyone here putting up a fight…” Estrella hears the voice of a man, she slowly lifts her head to see who it is. She sees the silhouette of a man wearing a Charro suit and mounting a black horse. The flames make the silhouette black, the only thing visible is his red eyes as he continues to move forward.

Estrella uses the opportunity to run to her house. As she arrives at her house she hears a loud scream; -KKYYYAAAAHHHH- Estrella who is really frightened decides to see through the window. She slowly looks at the window, there is no one however…

(SSPPPLLLAATTT)

Blood flies to the window, scaring Estrella. Estrella falls back as she hears her mother and father screaming at pain. She gathers courage and slowly sees through the window and what she sees is a nightmare.

Her mother and father are being devoured by Sombras, the Sombras who were once their allies attacking everyone. Estrella, who is in shock, runs with all her might, suddenly a Sombra with the shape of a jaguar begins to chase after her.

(RRRRAAAWWWWW)

“Nooo, stay away…” Estrella screams, the Sombra is about to gain up to her, but suddenly, a gunshot is heard; -BBBAAANNNNGG- A bullet kills the Sombra. Estrella falls to the ground, she looks up and sees the man with Charro suit with his gun.

“Little girl, run away as fast as you can...you can’t do anything now...run and live…” The man says as he continues to fire at the Sombras who were approaching them. Estrella with tears in her eyes runs as fast as she can towards the jungle.

That night...the massacre of the town continued...leaving no survivors...except for one girl who the man dressed as a Charro helped...The next morning, the girl who survived walked back to the town, rain fell with great force, but the girl continued to search for someone...

"Wahh...wahh…mama...papa…"

Estrella walks down the road of a town covered in flames. She walks slowly as she tries to look for someone. However, there are no survivors.

Estrella falls because she is weak. She continues to cry as the flames get close to her.

Suddenly, three Sombras surround her, they are about to attack her but a creature flies down at high speed and lands next to the girl.

(SSSLLLAASSSHHH)

The winged creature destroys the Sombras in an instant.

"Are...you...alright…"

The monster extends his arm, the girl looks at it and smiles.

“Are...you...not...afraid…"

The girl shakes her head. She stands up and says:

"Thank you, mister…my name is…Estrella"

“Estrella” The winged creature repeats her name. Estrella feels safer with the winged monster; “You are an Ales right? Thank you…”

“So...there was a survivor ehh…” Estrella and the Ales (Chupacabras) hear the voice of a man. They turn around and see a man with a skeleton mask coming out of a portal. The man walks forward. The Ales steps forward, guarding Estrella, the man in the skeleton mask laughs:

“So...you try to protect her huh...now this is funny, a Chupacabras protecting a ShadowTamer...well she looks young, much like your offspring right...but I needed to kill them because they would interfere with my plan…”

(RRRAAAWWW)

The Chupacabras roars and prepares to attack the mask man, the mask man points at the girl; “Listen...you beast, if you attack me...I will kill that girl…”

The Chupacabras stops his rage, the girl runs and hugs the Chupacabras. The man with the skeleton mask declares:

“Little girl, you and that beast will come with me...you will now work for me...if you want to survive…”

The frightened girl looks at the Chupacabras, the Chupacabras grabs her hand and both of them begin to walk towards the portal.

As they walk towards the portal, another man comes out, this man is Calakmul, the chief of the village.

“Estrella...come...I, your leader Calakmul will guide you…”

The girl with no other choice decided to follow the leader of her village.

For three years, Estrella and the Chupacabras travelled around Central America doing what Calakmul ordered them to do... However, they lived in horrible conditions, Estrella barely ate...only the things that the Chupacabras gave her...they continued like that until 6 months before the present time, when they arrived in Rio Grande City…

“NOOOO…SOMEONE HELP…”

It happened on a cold night of November...Estrella was looking at the moon as she heard the scream of a girl. She looks at the window of her abandoned home and sees three men grabbing a girl...that girl is Naomi...her future friend…

Estrella, who was afraid of the Sombras used her powers and summoned them...with a flute that was passed down by her mother…

(RRRRAAAWWW)

The Sombras killed the three men who were trying to kidnap and rape Naomi….Naomi who was unconscious did not see what happened...as a few minutes later, Naomi opened her eyes and saw Estrella…

“Who are you?” Naomi asks with fear, Estrella begins to walk away, Naomi gets up and asks; “Did you save me from those men?”

Estrella turns around and looks at her; “Please...go away…”

Naomi looks at her house and asks; “Is that your house? Do you live alone?”

“Yes…but I do not live alone...I have my friends with me?”

Naomi looks around looking for Estrella’s friends; “I don’t see anyone...are they perhaps ghosts?”

“Ghosts?”

“Yeah...you know the black things that appear at night...I see them walk around at my house...but nobody believes me...I am really scared about them…”

“I see them as well...those ghosts…”

“Really?”

“Yes...and I also am scared of them...but there is one that I still like…”

“I see…”

(GGGRRRRR)

Naomi hears a growling sound; “What is that? A ghost…” Estrella falls into the ground, her stomach growls making her feel weak. Naomi runs to her aid; “Are you alright?”

(GGGRRRRR)

Naomi hears Estrella’s stomach, she smiles; “You stomach, you must be hungry...here…” Naomi gives Estrella a sandwich she had on her bag. Estrella begins to eat with speed. She looks at Naomi and says; “Thank you…”

“Hey, want to come to my house...I am sure my parents wouldn’t mind…”

“No...I must remain here...he told me to stay here...and wait for his return…” Estrella replies, Naomi doesn’t understand but says; “Okay...then from this day forward, we are friends, I will come visit you everyday and bring you food…” Naomi stands up and stretches her hand; “My name is Naomi, nice to meet you…” Estrella slowly shakes Naomi’s hand; “I am Estrella…”

From that day onwards, Naomi visited Estrella every day after school. She always brought some food from her house so she could eat...she would stay and talk to her until the sun setted...Estrella saw her as a friend...however, she could not feel comfortable because she needed to follow Calakmul’s orders...on the night of the Chupacabras attack...Calakmul had a talk with Estrella…

“Naomi brought me another cake...it was really delicious...Ales…” Estrella talks with the Chupacabras with a smile. For Estrella, the Chupacabras was her guardian who took her under his wing after the incident that night.

“Cake good...Naomi...nice person…” The Chupacabras says to Estrella who smiles at him. Suddenly, the Chupacabras feels the presence of a man. Calakmul appears right next to them:

“Estrella, tonight, we will have our revenge agains the Charro Negro, the one responsible for destroying your village….”

“But I don’t want to...I feel that this is wrong…” Estrella replies looking down, Calakmul proceeds in grabbing both of her shoulders; “Listen to me...you must take revenge, these sinners destroyed our lives...we must get our vengeance…”

“Ouch, you’re hurting me…” Estrella screams, the Chupacabras gets angry and tries to attack Calakmul. Calakmul dodges his attack as he says; “What are you doing monster, you must obey me…”

“I...Obey...Estrella…”

“Ales stop...please…” Estrella stops the Chupacabras, the Chupacabras looks at Estrella and calms down.

“It appears we have some miscommunication…” El Muerto appears in front of them from a portal. “El Muerto...what are you doing here?” Calakmul asks, El Muerto keeps his portal open as he says; “It’s time to go...time for your vengeance to begin...little girl, order the Chupacabras to begin the assault…”

“He is an Ales, not a Chupacabras…” Estrella expresses anger, the Chupacabras puts his hand on her head and says:

“I...WILL GO…”

“Okay...please be careful…” Estrella says to the Chupacabras who flies into the portal, Calakmul and El Muerto also enter as Calakmul says; “Stay here...Estrella…”

Estrella looks at the portal, she goes outside and sees the sky as she thinks; “Why is our leader obsessed with vengeance? What is vengeance? And why do I need to participate? Mama, Papa...I miss you...”

After that night, Estrella and the Chupacabras began their assaults on the Borderland...the Chupacabras was killed after his clash with Uriel...Estrella then knew what it meant, the feeling of vengeance...

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Rio Grande City; Present

The New Moon...a phase of the moon cycle in which the moon is in a position opposite of the sun and earth...for normal people, it’s just a phase but for those who know the truth, the New Moon is also known as the Dark Moon…

The Dark Moon serves as a purpose for the Sombras, it enhances their strength and power, and it makes them visible even for those who can’t see them...The Dark Moon also makes them aggressive…

(PUM PUM PUM)

Concealed in the darkness of the night, a giant figure slowly walks towards the city. A giant Sombra created by a fusion of hundreds of Sombras made by one girl.

(RRRAAAWWW)

The giant Sombra roars with force making the city rumble. The girl who is located at the Sombra’s forehead is blinded by rage.

“Vengeance...vengeance to the world...my friend...Naomi was…” Estrella remembers Naomi on the ground, she is covered in blood causing her to panic and remember her parents death.

“MAMA...PAPA...I WANT VENGEANCE…”

Running towards the city, one thousand Sombras head towards the city and attack everyone who crosses their path.

(RRAAWWW SSSLLAASSHHH)

“CORRAN DEMONIOS...CORRAN...AHHHH” (RUN DEMONS RUN)

The Sombras who are influenced by the Shadow Tamer Estrella and with their power increased by the Dark Moon attack the people without hesitation. The number of deaths keeps increasing with every passing minute. In the Rio Grande City’s Mayor Office, the Mayor Nathaniel Gonzalez and his son, Alberto Gonzalez, watch the television:

CIUDAD BAJO ATAQUE!!! (CITY UNDER ATTACK)

“We are leaving in the helicopter as we see thousands of black creatures invading the city...they are attacking and killing people at high speed...we warned the people to take shelter and to not go outside...I repeat...do not go outside...wait...what is that?”

The cameraman shifts it’s attention to the giant Sombra who is heading their way.

“It’s a giant monster...I repeat a giant monster is heading our way...every we must...KYAAHHHH”

(BBBBOOOOMMM)

The Giant Sombra destroys the helicopter with a swing of its arm. Nathaniel looks at it and begins to call a number:

“Darius...what is the meaning of this? Why is a Sombra destroying my city...why is the invasion happening?”

“I don’t know what you are talking about...I have other issues at hand...deal with it yourself…”

“Darius, wait…” Nathaniel hears Darius hanging the phone. “GODDAMNIT!” Nathaniel throws his phone. He grabs his stuff and says; “Alberto, let’s get out of here now…”

“Father, what about the city?”

“Who cares about it...we must take shelter...I am sure someone will stop them…”

“Very well father...I will follow you...besides, I could care less about this city…”

At one of the apartments located at the northern part of the city, Ms. Gutierrez, Daniel’s Algebra teacher looks at the T.V. and makes a call:

“Kasumi-Senpai, we are in trouble, a Giant Sombra appears in the city and is heading to destroy it...plus hundreds of Sombras attacking the city...I need backup…”

“I’m sorry Flor, but for the moment we can’t go to Rio Grande City...remember that we don’t have the authority to be there...plus the others are not at their 100%”

“Senpai, I know that everyone feels somber for what happened to Mr. Jairo but still, the city needs Yggdrasil…”

“Flor...please...just escape while you can...you are no match for those Sombras, you don’t have an Esper Suit...Flor please try to stay safe…”

“...” Flor stays quiet. Kasumi continues to speak; “Flor...just come to Sun City...and trust the Ministry of San Juan...remember that we have an Alliance with them...trust...in Uriel…”

Kasumi hangs up, Flor sighs with her eyes closed thinking; “I guess what happened to Jairo really affected them...but I won’t back down, I must help them...I am a proud member of Yggdrasil...plus I still don’t trust that Uriel fellow…”

Flor walks towards her closet and opens a secret vault; “I will do what I must…”

(PUM PUM PUM)

The Giant Sombra continues to walk, and passes through the powerplant. The Sombra destroys the plant with its steps causing a massive blackout in the city.

(BBBBBBBBBBOOOOMMMM)

(RRRRRAAAAWWWW)

The city is without light, there is no power and panic rises...

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Ministry of San Juan

At the same time...at the Ministry, Maria and Sister Carolina were watching the events on the television….

“This is not good...the children..where are they?” Carolina asks Maria; “Valerie will stay in Sun City with a friend...but Daniel and the three sisters are still in the streets…”

“Oh no...we must find them at once…”

“Stop Carolina...this is not the time to be worried, believe in them, they are strong...right now...we must act, Maria gathers the people outside and tells them to take refuge in the Ministry...Carolina prepares to attack…” Father Clemente who was at the door begins to walk towards his office.

In his office, Father Clemente arrives at his office. In his desk there is an emergency button, he presses it sending alert to all of the Churches in the city; he grabs a phone and begins to say:

“Attention, this is an Emergency, Father Clemente Rossi states a level 3 alert...to all of the members of the Church, open your temples and save as many as possible...I will proceed in ending this Invasion in the name of the Order of the Holy Cross…”

Father Clemente lifts his desk and throws it to the wall, destroying it. On the floor, there is a door with a seal on it. Father Clemente closes his eyes and chants:

“Señor, libera esta herramienta sellada para repeler el mal...libera el arma que desterrar demonios; Viento Escarlata” (lord, release the seal tool to repel evil...release the weapon that vanishes demons; Scarlet Wind)

Slowly, the seal begins to burn and a powerful manna opens the door. Father Clemente grabs the weapon that was located on the floor, the weapon has a scabbard with a lock around it.

“It’s been 20 years since I last used it...old friend, I always knew that this day would come...time for me to defend my family…”

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Without light...The City is in panic, people run away as they are being chased by Sombras...The Sombras are visible and stronger than before...and attack people mercilessly….

“Ha...ha...ha…” Running uphill, four girls head to the Ministry, they run as they can as the lights go off one by one.

(RRRRRAAAWWWW)

“Naomi...come on, we must escape…” Mariana pulls Naomi’s arm as they try to run from the Sombras.

“Seriously, stupid Daniel...why did he make us run…” Fabiola exclaims as she remembers his words:

“Fabiola, you three head to the Ministry...the Chuco Clan and I have something to do...you girls will only get in the way so hurry and run...we’ll catch up later…”

The three sisters head towards a restaurant. They hide in there, the restaurant is empty, and there is no power. The girls breathe heavily as they hide below a table. Naomi begins to cry; “I’m really sorry, Mariana, this all happened because I thought she was a good person…I guess I don’t have anyone in this world…”

Mariana hugs her; “Calm down, you still have me and my sisters...if you ever feel alone, remember that you have friends…”

“Mariana...but I...I…”

“Naomi...believe in Mariana, she is the purest girl in the world...plus she is our sister after all…” Abril says with a smile; “I want to be your friend as well…”

“Abril…”

“Good grief, remember the situation we’re in right now...but...I would also like to be your friend…” Fabiola says as she avoids looking at her. Naomi feels embarrassed and smiles:

“Thank you...you three are really nice…”

(RRRRAAAWWW)

A Sombra flies down and destroys the ceiling.-CCCRRRAAASSSHHHH- The Sombra lands on the restaurant, the Sombra has the appearance of a bat with circles on its body. Naomi wants to scream but Mariana stops her saying:

“Shhh...or it will find us…”

Fabiola points and makes signs to them that they need to get out through the door. Fabiola goes first, she slowly crawls towards the door. The Sombra gets distracted in the kitchen as it senses a rat passing by. Fabiola quickly arrives at the door and makes a sign for the next girl to go. Abril goes next and without any problem, she makes it to the door.

“I can’t…” Naomi is too frightened to move, Mariana grabs her hand and whispers; “We’ll go together…” Mariana and Naomi slowly move toward the door. The Sombra notices them and comes out of the kitchen. Naomi and Mariana are paralyzed with fear, the Sombra gets closer.

(BADUMP BADUMP BADUMP)

The Sombra appears to be as blind as bat and looks for the girls but doesn’t sense their movements. Naomi trembles as she sees the Sombra smell her. Mariana looks at Fabiola, Fabiola grabs a small plastic bottle and throws it to the kitchen once more.

(RRRAAWWW)

The Sombra moves towards the kitchen, Mariana stands up and pulls Naomi; “Let’s go...hurry…” The girls run towards the door, the Sombra notices the girls and spreads its wings.

“Hurry girls, the Ministry is a few blocks away.” Fabiola screams, the Sombra flies to the sky. With its sonar, the Sombra flies towards the girls.

(BBBBBOOOMMM)

“This is not good…” Abril says as she runs. Fabiola stops and closes her eyes; “Florece, Lanza de Santa Ines" ( Bloom, Lance of Saint Ines)

Fabiola makes her lance appear, the lance releases a pink aura, Fabiola jumps in the air and throws the lance directly at the Sombra.

(SSSLLLAASSHHH)

Fabiola purifies the Sombras; “Take that…”

“You did it…” Abril celebrates. “LOOK OUT!” Fabiola screams, Abril turns around and sees a Sombra behind her.

(PPUUMM)

The Sombra hits Abril. “AAABBRRIIILLLL!” Fabiola catches her, and soon the four girls are surrounded by the Sombras. Fabiola with tears on her eyes says with a trembling voice:

“Somebody...help…”

Without warning, a lance with a red tip destroys the Sombra who was about to attack Abril. The girls are shocked by what they saw. Walking towards them, a figure of a person wearing a skeleton mask with a red stripe crossed it. The figure has black wings coming from its back.

“Are you girls okay?” The figure asks, Fabiola remembers the figure's appearance and says; “Y-Y-You’re El Muerto…”

“Indeed I am...but I have no intention of hurting you...Fabiola…”

“How do you know my name?” Fabiola asks scared, El Muerto laughs; “You girls mustn't be here...go now…” El Muerto makes his lance appear and flies away towards another location.

Fabiola and the others continue to head towards the Ministry thinking; “Why did El Muerto help us? Who is he?”

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10 Minutes Before...30Km away from Rio Grande City…

Located in an abandoned Tiwa establishment, four people look at the purple mana pillar shining at Rio Grande City. Uriel, Tiwa, Victoria and Coyote looked at the sky, and suddenly, Uriel received a phone call…

“Daniel, what’s going on?” Uriel asks Daniel; “Hey Big Brother, we found the Shadow Tamer but she went out of control...would you mind coming here and give us a hand?”

Uriel sighs with his eyes closed; “So that light is her, right?”

“Yeah...and she has summoned over a thousand Sombras, plus she turned herself into a giant Sombra as well...so we are in trouble here…”

“I understand, where is Valerie?”

“Don’t worry, she is in Sun City...she is safe…”

“Good...very, I will open a portal and…”

“Stop...I want you to use the thing I gave you, it will be perfect to put it to the test…”

Uriel remembers and takes out a triangle object; “This thing? Are you sure it’s going to work?”

On the other side of the phone, Daniel smiles and says; “I am 80% sure…” Daniel has the Chuco Clan installing four pillars, each member on one side.

“Is this okay Jefe?” Apá asks Daniel, Daniel nods in agreement, Apá looks at the other members and says:

“All right guys, it’s time for the Chuco Clan to show off…”

“YYEEAAAHHH”

The Chuco Clan finishes installing the pillars. “We’re all set, Jefe…”

“Good...don’t call me Jefe…”

Daniel through the phone; “Okay Brother...time for you to come here…”

On the other side of the phone, Uriel nods in agreement; “Very well…” Uriel looks at the others, he walks closer an says:

“We will be teleported towards Rio Grande City...Victoria, you will stay close to me…” Uriel grabs her hip; “Gyahh..” Victoria blushes, Tiwa looks at Uriel;” Why does she have to stay close to you?”

“She doesn’t know how to manipulate mana...gather mana around your body…” Uriel throws the triangular artifact to the air, the artifact spreads into three pieces, creating a barrier around them. Tiwa gathers mana all over her body. Uriel does the same, covering Victoria.

“Are you coming, viejo?” Uriel asks Coyote, Coyote finishes his cigarette and walks towards the barrier; “Sure thing...my target has appeared so I must go there…”

“Your target?” Tiwa asks Coyote, who covers his body with mana.

“Very well, the teleportation will begin in 3...2...1…”

Daniel puts his hands on the ground and releases an enormous amount of red mana, the mana flows towards the pillar that El Chuco Clan installed.

“Wow Jefe, why is it glowing?” Chuy asks Daniel, Daniel smiles and says; “Because I am summoning reinforcements…Teletransportacion Magnetica” (Magnetic Teleportation)

The device releases red mana to the sky. On Uriel's side, the three triangular devices begin to glow. “Uriel, I’m scared…” Victoria hugs Uriel. Uriel holds her and replies; “Don’t be...just close your eyes…”

“Sheesh...acting all lovey dovey in front of me…” Tiwa puffs her cheeks. Coyote laughs; “Don’t be jealous little girl...I’m sure he will notice you some day…”

“SHUT UP!!”

(BBBOOOOMMM)

The red mana reaches the triangular devices. Soon Uriel and the others who are inside the range of the devices disappear as they slowly disintegrate. The red mana flies to the sky and returns to the original place.

(BBBOOOMMMM)

The red mana arrives at Daniel's side. Daniel and the Chuco Clan are located at the top of the abandoned building. -RRRAAWWWW- Suddenly, Sombras begin to climb the building with others who have wings flying towards them.

“JEFE WHAT DO WE DO?” Tito asks Daniel, Daniel looks at the portal and says; “Calm down, the teleportation was a success…” The red mana stops leaving a smoke screen in the area.

(PIU PIU PIU PIU)

Bullets begin to fly off the smokescreen. Hitting the flying Sombras. Sombras that were climbing reached the roof. The Chuco Clan is surrounded, suddenly, Uriel jumps into air and chants; “Arte del Mariachi; Danza de la Luna” (Mariachi Art, Moon dance)

(SLASH SLASH SLASH SLASH)

Uriel, in a blink of an eye, purifies all of the Sombras, causing the smoke screen to disperse thanks to his rapid movements. The Chuco Clan is impressed as they scream:

“INCREDIBLE...THIS DUDE IS SO POWERFUL…”

“I’m glad you made it, Brother…” Daniel walks towards Uriel, who is looking at the giant Sombra. Uriel smiles; “It’s all thanks to you…”

“UUURRIIIEEELLL” Victoria runs and hugs his arm. Apá looks at Uriel in awe; “Wow, he is Daniel’ brother? Damn it foo...he looks so handsome and he has a hot babe on his side...I’m so jealous…”

“Calm down Apá, I’m sure someday, we will have hot babes as well…” Bofo comforts Apá who is crying out of jealousy. Uriel looks at the four members of the Chuco Clan and makes a little smile; “I see you made some friends Daniel…”

“They’re more like my subjects Brother…” Daniel replies as he avoids looking at Uriel feeling embarrassed.

“Well kid, it appears that we have a little situation…”Coyote says as he walks to his side. Uriel looks at Coyote and asks; “Hey viejo, what are you going to do?”

“I think I will play a little while...my target is nowhere to be found and I hate when those things attack like that...so I will see you later...Charro Negro…” Coyote jumps off the roof, he grabs his lasso and throws it to a light pole, he swings to the next roof and continues to run towards the Giant Sombra.

“Daniel, you must head towards our mother...to the ministry…” Uriel looks at Victoria; “Victoria, go with my brother...you will be safe there…”

“Nooo...I want to be with you…” Victoria grabs Uriel tighter. Uriel sighs, Tiwa gets mad and puffs her cheeks; “You two, we don’t have time for that...in fact…”

(PPPUUMM)

Suddenly, a lance attacks Tiwa, however, Tiwa manages to avoid it. “Who is that?” Daniel asks, everyone looks up and sees El Muerto flying towards them. -TCH- “Daniel, get your friends out of here now…”

“Yeah...Chuco Clan, let’s go…” Daniel orders the Chuco Clan, and the Chuco Clan runs down the stairs. El Muerto lands on the roof; “Charro Negro...we meet again...and I see you have some company with you…”

El Muerto looks at Tiwa and Victoria; “The Ysleta girl and the girl that Angela hates huh...what an odd combination…”

“Angela...hates me…” Victoria asks herself; “How do you know Angela?”

“Whoops, I slip my tongue there...well no matter, I have instructions to kill you…”

"Kill...me…" Victoria begins to walk back really frightened. "Victoria, don't be scared...I am here with you…" Uriel extends his ark as a symbol of protection;"Listen up, I won't let you touch her…"

(BAADUUMMPP)

"Uriel…"Victoria blushes, Tiwa walks towards Uriel without losing sight of El Muerto; "Hey Uriel...Let me handle this one…"

"What are you talking about?"

"Isn't it obvious? You must stop that Sombra…"

Uriel looks at Tiwa's determined eyes; "I guess I will leave up to you…"

Tiwa looks at Victoria; "Hey...give me my amulet back...I need it to survive…"

"Hey wait...I already…" Uriel interrupts Victoria by putting his hand on her shoulder and nodding in agreement.

Victoria takes the amulet out and gives it to Tiwa. Tiwa smiles at Victoria; "Thank you but I still hate you...bye bye" Tiwa pushes Victoria off the roof; "GGGYYYAAHHHH"

Uriel chuckles; "Female relationships are weird…"

"Get going or she will die…" Tiea says to Uriel. Uriel jumps off the roof with great speed in order to catch Victoria.

"I got you…" Uriel opens a red portal and both of them disappear by passing through it.

Tiwa looks at El Muerto, El Muerto sighs; " You make things even more difficult for me…"

"Well...boo hoo...too bad for you…"

"I guess I can play around a little with you…"

"Zuni, Jana, Suma '' Tiwa summons all of her spirits. "Mistress Tiwa...we are here by your side…" El Muerto shuckles; "I guess I can play with you for a little while...you are the Last Shaman of the Ysletas...let me see your power…"

"Mmmpphh...This is perfect, I can take you down and be done with this stupid Alliance with my enemy…"

"Your enemy?" El Muerto sounds confused. Tiwa smiles and releases white mana:

"Prepare yourself...El Muerto…"

El Muerto also releases mana and replies; "Come...Last Shaman…"

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The three sisters and Naomi head to the Ministry but they are chased by Sombras...

Another bat Sombra tries to attack Mariana as well. “MMMAARRIIIAANNNA!” Naomi pushes Mariana away. The Sombra grabs Nomi and flies to the air.

“NNNAAOOOMMMIII!!!” Mariana extends her arms with tears in her eyes. At the moment a wind begins to blow, a young man wearing a Charro outfit jumps into the air.

(SSSLLLAASSHHH)

The young man slashes the bat Sombra in half and purifies it. He grabs Naomi and slowly descends to the girl’s side. Naomi regains consciousness and sees the young man; “It’s...him…”

“URIEL!” Fabiola screams with excitement. Uriel puts Naomi down and asks; “Are you okay?”

“Y-Y-YEAH!” Naomi blushes upon seeing Uriel. Uriel sees the Sombras surrounding them. He makes his sword appear and says to the girls:

“GET DOWN!”

The girls immediately get down, Uriel gathers mana in the form of wind and chants:

“Arte del Mariachi, Cancion del Viento, Primera Stanza, Rafaga del viento cortante” (Mariachi Art, Wind Song, First Stanza, cutting wind barrage)

(SSSSLLLAASSHHHH)

Uriel swings his sword creating a circle in the air. The wind current expands and begins to cut the Sombras like hundreds of blades. In a blink of an eye, the Sombras that were surrounding them disappeared.

Uriel puts away his sword, he turns and looks at the girl, with a serious face and makes a little smile; “Good, you girls are unharmed…”

“UUURRRIIIEELLL!” Mariana and Abril run and hug him while crying, Uriel pats their heads as he says; “You were very brave…”

“Who is he? He saved me and that was so cool…” Naomi says as she blushes looking at Uriel. Fabiola walks towards him; “Uriel, where were you? What is happening here? How did you get here?”

"UUURRIIEELLL" Victoria runs towards Uriel, Fabiola gets jealous as she asks; "Who is she?"

At that moment, a bear-like Sombra appears from behind Victoria. Victoria turns around and falls feeling frightened, the Sombra is about to attack her.

(SSSLLLLAASSSHHH)

The Sombra slashes Uriel who appeared before Victoria. The Sombra begins to attack once more. Uriel with great speed grabs Victoria and evades the attack.

"Uriel, are you okay?" The girls run to his side, Uriel holds Victoria who notices that he is bleeding.

"I'm fine…" Uriel replies as he grabs his sword preparing to attack. Suddenly, drops of water

fall like rain.

A nun with a lance walks towards them charges manna in the lance and creates water, and chants:

“Agua Bendita, Dardos” (Holy Water; Darts)

The nun swings the lance making drops of water that charge towards the Sombra purifying it. The three sisters open their eyes wider and run towards the nun:

"Sister Carolina…"

"Mis niñas, are you alright?"

The three of them hug Sister Carolina as Mariana says; " We were really scared...Sombras were attacking us…"

"There...there...no need to cry, I am here with you…" Sister Carolina holds the three of them. She looks at Uriel and says:

"Uriel...are you okay? You're bleeding…"

"Don't worry about it...where is my mother?"

"She is in the Ministry...we cast a barrier and currently have all the people go there...they other churches are doing the same thing…however, she said she needed to go some place..." Sister Carolina looks at Naomi:

"You're Naomi right? Your parents are worried about you...they are in the Ministry waiting for you…"

"They are?" Naomi begins to cry as she thinks; "So they do care about me…"

Uriel stands up and looks at Carolina; " Carolina,please take the girls to safety, I will stop the Sombra…"

"I knew you would say that...don't worry...everyone will be fine...in fact...Father Clemente already headed to the battlefield…"

"He did huh…" Uriel makes a little smile, Naomi walks towards Uriel; "Uhmm mister?"

"What is it?"

"Please save my friend Estrella...she is only doing this because a bad man told her to...she is a good person...please...save her…"

Uriel puts his hand on her head; "I will do my best...don't worry…"

"Thank you…” Naomi smiles and runs to the other girls.

"Uriel…" Victoria looks at Uriel worried; "Victoria, I know this is too much to handle but please trust me...go with Sister Carolina, you will be safe there…"

"Of course I trust you...and please save my father...he is probably fighting those things…"

"I know…" Uriel begins to walk, Victoria pulls his arm and says; "One last thing…" Uriel turns around asking; "What is it…" He is interrupted by Victoria who quickly approaches his lips, kissing him by surprise.

"Oh dear.." Sister Carolina says, putting her hands on her mouth along with the other girls. "WWWHHHAATTT" Fabiola screams in shock. Uriel is surprised that Victoria kissed him.Victoria finishes kissing him and says with a shy voice:

“That’s just a thank you for saving me...and a good luck charm…”

Uriel puts on his Charro hat and says; “I see...thank you…” With great speed, Uriel heads the battlefield. Fabiola who is in shock exclaims; “HEY YOU INDECENT GIRL, WHY DID YOU DO THAT?”

Victoria turns around with a smile, Fabiola looks at her with rage. Sister Carolina chuckles; “I guess this is how young ones express their love nowadays…”

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(RRRAAAWWW)

(SSSLLLASSHH)

“Don’t falter men...keep firing…” Officer Rodriguez, who has a bulletproof vest, leads the defense force.

(PIU PIU PIU PIU)

A unit of cops continues to fire however, the Sombras keep advancing without stopping and attack the officers.

“AAAHHHHH”

(SSSLLLAASSSHHH)

A Sombra tries to attack Officer Rodriguez, he avoids and shoots multiple times but the bullets have no effect. “What’s going on, I know they are connecting…” The Sombra hits Officer Rodriguez. He flies to a car, breaking the windows.

He bleeds as he thinks; “Damn it, this is the end...Victoria…”

“En el nombre del señor, purifica estas almas malditas…” (In the name of our lord, purify these cursed souls)

(RRRAAAWWW)

The Sombras shine a golden light, they slowly begin to disappear. Officer Rodriguez looks at the end of the street, a priest carrying a sword walks down the street, praying and vanishing the Sombras. “What’s going on here?”

“Oh good son, you’re okay...order your troops to fall back...there is no need for them to sacrifice their lives for this…” The priest says to the Officer. He slowly stands up and asks; “You’re Father Clemente, the right hand of the bishop...what are you doing here?”

“As you can see son, these are not ordinary creatures, they can only be defeated by a special weapon and that weapon is in my hands...Now order everyone to retreat…”

“All units, fall back…” Officer Rodriguez orders the units to retrieve. Father Clemente begins to walk forward; “Now then, is everyone ready?” He communicates with the other priests using a cross.

“Ready...Roger...We’re all set…”

“Excellent...on the night of the Dark Moon, we will stop this Invasion...NOW!” Father Clemente raises his hand. Soon priests and monks surround the giant Sombra and throw Holy ashes to the ground. They put their hands on the ground and chant at the same time:

“En el nombre del señor, levanta la barrera que nos protegerá del mal” (In the name of our lord, raise the barrier that will protect us from evil.)

Suddenly, a golden barrier rises, trapping most of the Sombras and the Giant Sombra inside. The Sombras who try to pass will immediately get purified. However, there are still many Sombras that escape and continue their attack.

“I guess we have to do this the hard way…” Father Clemente lifts his sword, the locks that surround it are released, he slowly draws it out revealing a double edge sword with a colored blade and a cross in the scabbard.

“Viento Escarlata'' (Scarlet Wind) Soon the air begins to burn as the Father releases red manna; “Fuego del Espíritu Santo…” (Holy Spirit Fire)

(SSSLLLAASSHHHH)

He attacks the Sombras cutting them in half, the Sombras burn instantly and get purified. Father Clemente with great speed avoids the attacks and continues to purify each Sombra that dares to attack him.

The other priests, monks and nuns defend the city with holy water and holy ash. The churches that are located around the city have all holy barriers that prevent the Sombras from attacking…

“I need to help, but I don’t know how…” Officer Rodriguez says as he sees Father Clemente fighting. Without warning a Sombra appears from behind and attacks him.

(PPPUUMMM)

The Sombra has the shape of a bobcat. Officer Rodriguez tries to shoot but the gun is useless. “DAMN IT…”

(BBBAAANNGGG)

He hears a gun-shot, Officer Rodriguez looks at a beautiful brown-skin woman walking towards him with a shotgun. She is wearing military pants, a black shirt with military gloves, and she has a military cap as well.

“Are you okay?” The woman asks, Officer Rodriguez stands up; “Yes...who are you?”

“I’m just a teacher...passing by…here…” She gives him a gun; “That gun will be useful against Sombras...you look like you want to help so here is your chance…”

The woman begins to shoot at the Sombras, killing them successfully. Officer Rodriguez looks impressed; “What’s your name?”

“My name is Flor…”

“Flor...what a lovely name…” Officer Rodriguez shoots at the approaching Sombras, the bullets are effective. Flor and Officer Rodriguez continue to defend the city. Meanwhile, Father Clemente successfully purifies the Sombras, gaining the advantage.

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At the top of a building… Tiwa fights against El Muerto….

(SSSSLLLAASSHHHH)

“Jana...fusión…”

“Right...ssss…” Jana the serpent turns into green mana and fuses with Tiwa’s mana. Tiwa makes a serpent rope appear; “Abrazo de la Serpiente” (Snake Hug) Tiwa throws it and grabs El Muerto. She immediately moves the rope causing El Muerto to crash in the next building.

(CCCRRRAAASSHHHH)

However, El Muerto flies to the sky without any scratch. “I guess it won’t be that easy” Tiwa lifts her arm and says:

“Suma, fuse now…”

“Right…”Suma’s mana transfers to Tiwa’s, Tiwa opens her eyes as they change to the yellow color. Tiwa lifts her hand, her hand turns into a silver colored claws. El Muerto with his lance flies towards her preparing to attack. Tiwa jumps into the air to counterattack.

“GARRAS DE ACERO” (IRON CLAWS)

(SSSLLLAASSHHH)

Tiwa and El Muerto clash, but El Muerto has stronger power and sends Tiwa flying to the roof.-BBBOOOMMM- Tiwa tries to stand up but El Muerto immediately appears next to her and tries to cut her.

(SSSLLLASSSHHHH)

“DAMN YOU!” Tiwa screams as she bleeds from her arm. El Muerto looks at Tiwa; “Don’t tell me that’s all you got, Shaman…”

Tiwa smiles, she takes out her amulet, the amulet is a diamond; “Don’t underestimate me...I am Tiwa de Ysleta...the last Shaman…” A pillar of yellow mana shines as Tiwa prepares to fight seriously.

“Zuni, Suma, Jana...Fusion; 100%”

“Right…” The three spirits turn into mana and fuse with Tiwa. Tiwa’s outfit transforms.

She now has a black Native Americans style dress with frills at the bottom. White boots, white wrist warmers that all fringes in the bottom, and a red bandana with Native American patterns around her head. She has Coyote ears, coyote tail, wings from her back and a serpent style lasso surrounding her waist.

“So, you are going to be serious huh...well...I will get serious as well…” El Muerto releases dark mana as well. Tiwa with great speed, disappears from his sight, and appears behind him.

(BBBOOOOMMM)

Tiwa sends El Muerto flying towards three buildings, El Muerto stops with the help of his lance. Tiwa appears above and with the lasso on her waist, two serpent figures appear and attack El Muerto. -CCCRRAASSHHHH- El Muerto responds by releasing mana towards her. Tiwa uses her wings to protect herself, she flies to the sky at high speed, El Muerto also flies and catches up to her:

“That power, it’s amazing...Native girl, however, it will take more than that to defeat me…”

Tiwa doesn’t say a word and spreads her wings; “Plumas de Acero” (Silver Feathers) Tiwa fires arrows towards El Muerto, El Muerto uses his lance to block the attack, she continues to attack, El Muerto spins his lance at high speed, he flies off evading the attacks. Tiwa puts her hands together and charges mana in the middle of her hands.

“Explosion de Ysleta” (Ysleta Explosion)

(BBBOOOOMMMM)

Tiwa releases yellow mana in the form of a ball. The ball goes with great speed towards El Muerto; “I can’t dodge it…” El Muerto receives the attack causing a giant explosion in the sky. El Muerto falls to the ceiling of the building, he lands on his back breathing heavily thinking; “Underestimated this girl…”

Tiwa breathes heavily, El Muerto begins to act furious; “You...made me mad...now prepare to have a taste of my power…” El Muerto extends his hand and points at her; “Maldición del Alma” (Curse of the soul)

He releases a small needle that quickly hits Tiwa without her noticing.

“What was that?” Tiwa says as she inspects her body. El Muerto throws his lance to the sky, the lance begins to glow, and in a blink of an eye, the lance moves with high speed. Tiwa notices and barely dodges it, “Mistress Tiwa, are you alright?” Zuni asks Tiwa, Tiwa notices the lance returning towards her. Tiwa flies to the sky, the lance follows her at high speed.

“The lance is following...what’s happening?” Tiwa flies in the sky trying to avoid lance. El Muerto Chuckles; “Los Marcados (The Marked Ones)...you have been marked, now the lance won’t stop until it hits the target...too bad for you…”

Tiwa continues to dodge; “I can’t escape forever…” Tiwa gets closer to the building. Suddenly, water grabs her leg. El Muerto is controlling the water and slams her on the roof. -BBBOOOMMM- “Ouch...What was…”

“LADY TIWA…” Suma screams, Tiwa notices the lance heading her way. “I won’t make it…”

(CCCRRAASSHHH)

A giant explosion hits the rooftop causing the glass of the building to shatter. The smokescreen clears revealing Tiwa on one of her knees. She breathes heavily, she holds the right of the hip as she bleeds. The lance is next to her, blood comes out as she screams; “KKYYYAAHH”

“You manage to survive by increasing your mana and unbalancing the lance...No matter, the next one won’t fail…” El Muerto extends his hand and his lance returns to him. Tiwa breathes heavily, Jana begins to say; “Mistress...you are losing too much blood…”

“I know...but...we still need to win…” Tiwa stands up, she makes a battle stance. El Muerto prepares for another round, however, a hand grabs his, Tiwa opens her eyes wider; “It can’t be...why are there two...of you…”

There is another Muerto, this one has a purple stripe on his mask; “There has been a new order, you must return to your post immediately…” El Muerto with the red stripe chuckles; “Very well...besides, we don’t have time for a full scale fight...right Charro Negro…”

Uriel walks and stands at Tiwa’s side; “Uriel, when did you get here?” Uriel looks at the two Muertos; “So there are two of you huh...Darius is a cautious man…”

El Muerto with the purple stripe mask says; “Charro Negro, we will not interfere anymore...do as you please...but know this, we will be watching you…”

The two Muertos disappear from their sight. Tiwa falls into her knees. Uriel looks at Tiwa and touches her head and chants; “Curacion” (Healing) Uriel heals Tiwa’s wounds and stops the bleeding, Tiwa stands up and acts shyly; “I am not going to thank you…”

“I know…” Uriel smiles a little .-RRRAWWW- The Giant Sombra begin to roar, Estrella who is on top of the Sombra begins to scream:

“I WILL KILL YOU SINNERS...I WILL HAVE MY VENGEANCE….”

“Yes, that’s it...break the barrier and continue with our vengeance...Estrella” Calakmul, who is standing on one of the building rooftops, says with enthusiasm; “We the last Shadow Tamers will have our Vengeance…”

Thanks to the dark moon, the Sombras begin to regenerate once more. Those who were defeated, rise once again…

“Uriel, what are we going to do? The Sombras are coming back, plus the giant one is about to free itself…” Tiwa asks while she and Uriel look at what's happening below the city. Uriel looks at Tiwa and asks; “Tiwa, do you have any strong spells that can purify a Sombra?”

“I usually use music, I play the flute or the violin to create a melody to calm their souls…”

Uriel smiles; “Perfect, that’s what we need right now...use your violin...save this city…”

“But...but my powers aren’t strong enough, I can purify ten or twenty but not all of them…”

“Tiwa, are you willing to cooperate with your enemy?” Uriel asks Tiwa, Tiwa opens her eyes surprised. Uriel walks forward; “I know this is hard for you...cooperating with the Charro Negro, the one who destroyed your tribe...but if you don’t do this...the whole city will fall…”

Tiwa feels her heartbeat increasing, she is trembling with anxiety. Her three spirits come out and say:

“Mistress Tiwa...we are here with you, accept the offer...you are the last Shaman of the proud Ysleta tribe...we believe in you…” Tiwa smiles and stands up, she walks next to Uriel and says; “ I have no choice do I? As a proud member of the Ysleta tribe, I will fulfill my duties and protect this city…”

Uriel takes off his Mariachi hat and puts on Tiwa; “Hey...what are you…”

“Take my hat, with it, you will gain mana from me, it should be enough for you to use your melody to stop the Sombras…”

“Huh…” Tiwa looks at him embarrassed, Uriel looks at Tiwa with a little smile; “That’s why I told you if you didn’t have any issues working with me…Now use my power with yours and stop the Sombras, do you have a problem with that?”

Tiwa, feeling embarrassed, looks away; “ I guess not…”

“Good, Tiwa, I am counting on you, I will head there and buy some time...concentrate and save the city…” Uriel jumps to the sky with the help of the wind and rapidly heads towards the direction of the Giant Sombra. Tiwa prepares to play and summons her violin.

Meanwhile, Estrella hears the voice of Calakmul; “Estrella, they killed your friend, you want vengeance right? Vengeance for your family...remember...remember…”

Estrella remembers the traumatic experience of watching her parents murdered and releases more mana, the Sombras become more aggressive. The Giant Sombra releases multiple hands and grabs the barrier. With great power, the Giant Sombra destroys the barrier completely, now more Sombras head towards the city.