Mayan Empire, 1200 Years Ago…

Standing behind the Giant Sombra, Calakmul, the Last Mayan Emperor, looks at the beast's struggle, he closes his eyes and remembers his life and why he decided to attack Rio Grande City...

The Mayan Empire was the strongest Empire in Meso-America. The Mayans ruled over Mexico and Central America for Hundreds of Years. Their rulers were selected by heredity...Calakmul, was the ruler after his father Payah passed away...Calakmul, was a very egocentric king who only believed in expanding the Empire and gaining power...In the last year of his Empire, Calakmul was facing a major problem…

*NOTE; THE CONVERSATION IS ACTUALLY IN ANCIENT MAYAN

In the Great Pyramid of Kukulkan, located in Chichen Itza (Yucatan, Mexico), Calakmul sits on his throne listening to one of the priests; “My king...I’m afraid we are facing a crisis, the water supplies are low and there are no signs of increasing…”

King Calakmul was a man with average size, brown skin, black hair and hazel eyes. He had a muscular body and long hair like any traditional mayan warrior. He also wore a traditional Mayan king attire.

Calakmul doesn’t express any concern and says; “Please stay calm, I am sure that our Gods will return the water to us...for now, let’s focus on conquering the Cibola Tribe in the North…”

“But my lord...our people are dying…”

“Silence...you are to follow my orders, recruit the soldiers to start our campaign...Now…” Calakmul orders his generals. The generals nod in agreement, they abandon the room. Calakmul looks at the wall behind him. The wall has the figure carved into it, the figure of a Serpent with Wings.

“Oh, God Kukulkan, give me the wisdom and power to conquer the Cibola rebels and conquer their lands in your honor…”

The Next two months, Calakmul and his army went North in order to conquer the Cibola Territory, with countless battles happening from Day and Night, the Mayans were defeated by the Cibola tribe. An army of 10000 men lost to a small unit of 500.

Having admitted defeat, Calakmul decided to retreat back into the Mayan territory…

“WHY...WHY...WHY DID WE LOST! ARE MY MEN THAT WEAK?”

Calakmul infuriated exclaims to the Head Priest and the Head General; “King Calakmul, we didn’t lose to them because our men were weak, the Cibola tribe had excellent mana control and their techniques were too powerful…”

“NONSENSE, WE HAD WITH US THE TREASURE THAT OUR GOD KUKULKAN LEFT WITH US...HOW COME WE LOST…”

“My king, the treasure did not work, we don’t know what happened, but the treasure did not respond to us…”

“WHAT DID YOU SAY?”

Calakmul orders his men to bring the treasure, he grabs the treasure that is a gem and holds it tight; “What is the meaning of this? Did our God forsake us?”

“My king don’t say that, or he will bring down his wrath.”

“Nonsense, I will act as arrogant as I want, I have conquered lands under Kukulkan’s name, and this is how he pays us? Soldiers, destroy the wall behind me…”

“But my king? You will fight against one of the Gods?”

“Of course...I don’t care...destroy the wall...Kukulkan is no longer our God…”

The soldiers hit the wall, the figure of Kukulkan breaks, Calakmul smiles as he says; “If Kukulkan is really our God, then he will present himself to me in person…”

(DRIP DRIP DROP DROP)

Everyone looks up and sees the miracle that was happening to them. The sky filled itself with clouds, and the drought that hit the Mayan territory for 15 months ended with a storm hitting the mystical land.

“What is going on here?” The priests ask as they look up at the sky. Calakmul begins to scream; “SEE MY FELLOW FOLLOWERS, I WAS RIGHT, IF WE GO AGAINST OUR GODS, FORTUNE WILL SMILE UPON US…”

“SILENCE!” Everyone in the kingdom hears a voice coming from the sky. Everyone looks up and sees. What they see is a giant figure of a serpent between the clouds as the lightning falls.

“This can’t be...it’s the Feathered Serpent…” One of the priests kneels with shock. The Feathered Serpent slowly descends from the sky, the serpent has giant wings and feathers falling from them. Because it is dark and the clouds cover the moon. The colors are not shown.

“It’s our God Kukulkan…” Another priest states with fear. Calakmul, feeling fear, asks; “Oh God Kukulkan, what brings you to our humble mortal kingdom?”

“Silence...I have come here to punish those who have decided to go against my will...King Calakmul, your kingdom has brought nothing but shame to us Gods…The gift of the Gem that I gave you was used for evil...it was meant to bring peace to this land...”

Calakmul is in shock upon hearing those words and lifts his head; “Why are you saying that? I have done nothing wrong, I even expanded the territory under your name...why…”

“King Calakmul, what makes a great king is not conquering land or destroying civilizations...it's by taking care of the people that make this kingdom...you have forsaken that aspect, take a look around you...your people are dying of thirst…”

Calakmul remembers what his generals and priests mentioned about the drought, he gets furious and exclaims; “God Kukulkan, this is your fault, you have decided to give us this drought, we who are your humble followers do not deserve this kind of treatment.”

“Silence...Calakmul, you dare blame me for this catastrophe? You have committed yet another sin...Your arrogance and egocentric behavior have condemned you and those who follow you...you will be punished…”

“What? This can’t be...God Kukulkan has gone insane...No…” Calakmul looks at his army and screams; “MEN...FIRE AT THAT DEMON...THAT IS NOT GOD KUKULKAN BUT A DEMON WHO CLAIMS TO BE HIM...FIRE...THE ARROWS…”

The men in the army are scared as they see the giant God. They disobey the order and kneel towards Kukulkan. Calakmul feels betrayed; “You disobey your king? This is unacceptable...everyone should be punished…”

“No...King Calakmul...You are the one who will be punished...the Great Mayan Empire will cease to exist, everyone will forget about you...and you...will have to walk upon this earth forever…”

Calakmul grabs his lance, and prepares to throw it at Kukulkan; “DAMN YOU...DEMON...I WILL ELIMINATE YOU…”

(BBBBOOOOMMMM)

Kukulkan releases mana from the mouth in the form of flames and strikes the altar where Calakmul was standing. The altar disappears along with Calakmul. The Gem that Calakmul was holding got sealed within the wall off the destroyed Serpent and was located in its eye. The Serpent roars and returns to the sky once more.

On that night, the Mayan Empire fell as people began to abandon Chichen Itza, and walk in various directions. King Calakmul’s name was slowly forgotten. As for King Calakmul…

500 Years Later...

“Where am I?” Calakmul opens his eyes and sees trees surrounding him. He slowly stands up and looks around. He walks around the jungle trying to find someone or someplace. He doesn’t remember anything; “What happened to me? Why am I here? Who am I?”

Calakmul approaches a small village, he walks over there trying to find some help however; “A DEMON...RUN ...DEMON…”

“Why is everyone running from me?” Calakmul asks as he sees everyone running away. Calakmul looks at the water in his reflection. He notices his appearance. The man has no hair, he has pale skin and pointy ears. His face has a scar that crosses his face. He has one white eye and one blue eye.

“What happened to me? Why am I like this? I have become a Demon?” Calakmul finds a knife and tries to kill himself by stabbing himself in the stomach. However, even though he had a wound, he still didn’t die.

“Why am I still alive? What happened to me?” Calakmul sees the image of the Feathered Serpent in one of the houses.

(BBBAADDDUUMMPPP)

Soon, Calakmul begins to remember what happened to him. He begins to get furious and destroys the house; “I remember now, everyone betrayed me...God Kukulkan punished me...he punished me for being a great king?”

Calakmul walks towards the lake, and sees his reflection once more; “I WILL TAKE REVENGE ON THIS WORLD! I WILL TAKE REVENGE ON GOD KUKULKAN!”

Calakmul returned to Chichen Itza, however, it was abandoned for almost 500 years and the temples had a barrier that kept him out.

Calakmul used all of his strength to break the barrier and grab the Gem that was given by the Gods. Calakmul grabbed the Gem but at the moment, another event happened in Tenochtitlan, the Aztec Empire that triggered the Gem. Calakmul was sealed inside the Gem for over 600 Years…

3 Years Ago, before the Present Time...

On a rainy night of April...two figures appeared at the top of the Temple of Kukulkan...the two figures massacred the guardians of the temple in order to retrieve a certain object…

A man wearing a balck suit, glasses and pale skin walks towards the Temple, he stands in front of the wall of Kukulkan and says; “So..this is one of the 16 Treasures huh...Hey Juan, I think you can take it out right?”

Walking behind him is Juan de la Trinidad, Uriel’s Predecessor, he smiles and says:

“Peace of cake...just stay back…Darius”

Juan proceeds and charges mana in his right hand; “Puno del Mariachi” (Mariachi Fist)

(BBBBOOOOMMM)

Juan destroys the wall completely, the Gem falls into his hands and begins to release manna everywhere. Darius looks at the Gem with calmness and says; “It is said that this treasure is cursed and instantly drains someone’s life away, however, for someone who is neither alive or dead will not be affected, right Juan?”

Juan holds it tightly and releases his dark red mana, the Gem manages to control itself as Juan laughs; “Ay mi madre, this thing almost drains 70% of my mana, but it wasn’t strong enough...here..” Juan throws it to Darius, Darius grabs it and takes a good look; “One of the forbidden treasures of the world...however, my goal is to find the Golden Key…”

(BADUMP BADUMP)

The Gem begins to react once more, suddenly, it releases a person from it. That person is Calakmul, Calakmul looks at the Gem and screams; “The Gem, give it to me…”

Calakmul charges towards Darius, Darius immediately kicks him, sending him to the wall. Calakmul gets furious and calls forth the Sombras, soon the room is surrounded by Sombras. Juan smiles; “Ahh a ShadowTamer...and he is not just an ordinary person, but the Last King of the Mayas, Calakmul...am I right?”

Calakmul stops the Sombras and looks at Juan; “So...you know who I am?”

“That’s right, you were king almost 1200 years ago right? Who would’ve thought that you were locked in the Gem...tell me, why do you want that treasure?”

“I want revenge on this world...everyone forgot who I was, I want the world to know who is the one who destroyed it…”

“I see...so, do you know about the Golden Key located in this area?” Darius asks Calakmul.

“Golden key? Yes, there was one located in one of the temples in the south…”

“Excellent, how about we make a deal? Guide me to the Golden Key and I will give you this treasure…”

“Are you being serious?”

“Of course, I, Darius Lucifugus, never lie…” Darius says to Calakmul as he stretches his hand. Calakmul, who has nothing left to lose, agrees and shakes his hand. Juan walks outside and opens a portal; “Well them...where to?”

The town of Akateko was a peaceful town with a population of 500 people. Darius, Calakmul and Juan attacked the village on that same night.

Calakmul, who is also a Shadow Tamer, controlled the Sombras and ordered a massive attack. Meanwhile, Darius made his way to the temple in order to retrieve the golden key…

(SSSLLLAASSHHH)

Darius walks down the corridor, at the end of the corridor there is a seal that has a written scripture that says; The key that opens the gates of the Underworld rests beneath, to open it the blood of our people is in need…

“Oh so it requires the blood of a native eh…”

“Step aside Darius…” Calakmul walks towards the altar, he makes a cut in his hand and drops the blood in the altar. Unfortunately, nothing happened, Darius sighs with his eyes closed; “I guess this wasn’t a city of gold..”

“There, this isn’t my fault... Now give me the Gem…” Calakmul says to Darius, Darius smiles; “Very well...however, I will give it to you after you have completed another job…”

“What? You promised, we made a deal…”

“The deal has changed…I didn’t find the Golden Key...” A portal opens from behind, and specter hands grab Calakmul pinning him to the ground. Darius walks towards him; “You now work for me...and you will follow my orders, when the job is done, I will give you the gem…”

“Damn you…”

Juan enters the room; “Hey Darius, I’ve finished the job, well except for one, a little girl who has the same abilities as him…”

“And why did you let her live? Do you have a soft spot…”

“Nonsense, I think she will be useful to you…”

“Very well...Let’s go…”

Calakmul stands up and with furious eyes thinks; “I will kill you...Darius Lucifugus…”

Calakmul followed Darius’ orders until two weeks ago where he stole the Gem of Kukulkan...Calakmul proceeded in destroying cities located in Southern Mexico and Guatemala in order to test the strength, it was then when he returned to the Borderland in order to take revenge starting on this region…

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Present...

In the Ministry, Naomi reunited with her parents, her parents were so relieved to see their daughter. The three sisters arrive with Sister Carolina, Sister Carolina goes outside to defend the Ministry....

New Sombras begin to attack the city… once again they gained the upper hand…the Giant Sombra fights trying to free themselves…

“This is no good...I am out of bullets…” Flor breathes heavily, Officer Rodriguez stands next to her; “I’m also out… I guess this is the end…” Both of them stand there as multiple Sombras charge at them. Officer Rodriguez stands in front of Flor; “I will not let you die…” Flor looks at him with surprise.

(RRRAAAWWW)

“Danza de la Luna” (Moon Dance)

(SSSLLLASSHHH)

Uriel appears in front of them and cuts all of the Sombras, purifying them. Officer Rodriguez and Flor are surprised, Uriel looks at them and says; “You two get out here now...You will just be a burden…”

“Boy, where is my daughter?”

“Victoria is fine, she is in the Ministry of San Juan, I recommend you guys go as well…” Officer Rodriguez feels relieved upon hearing those words; “Thank you, Uriel…”

“There is no need to thank me, just go….”

“But…”

(SSSLLLAAASSHHH)

Suddenly, a fire barrier appears between them. “YOU TWO, GET A MOVE ON NOW! Father Clemente says to them, Officer Rodriguez grabs Flor’s hand and begins to run. Flor blushes as she sees Officer Rodriguez taking the lead. Father Clemente jumps to Uriel’s side;

“Hello my boy, you look tired…”

“Nonsense, you are the one who looks like a tired old man…” Uriel chuckles, Father Clemente laughs, Uriel sees the Giant Sombra and comments; “I need to stop the ShadowTamer who is on the Beast’s forehead…”

“Uriel, are you going to kill the Shadow Tamer?”

“I don’t know, but I made a promise to someone that I wouldn’t, however, if I have no other choice…”

Father Clemente puts his hand on Uriel’s shoulder; “My son, you need to understand that there is always a way to stop someone without killing them...and remember, you are not alone…”

Uriel doesn’t say anything, he walks forward and swings his sword; “I’m going to borrow your flames, go to a higher ground and order the others to retreat…”

“Uriel, what are you…”

Calakmul extends his hand and releases mana; “I will take control now, Estrella, you are no longer useful to me…”

(BADUMP)

The Giant Sombra changes the eye color from red to yellow, the Giant Sombra releases multiple arms and breaks the barrier.

(BBBBOOOMMM RRRRAAWWW)

The Giant Sombra runs towards north, other sombras follow the giant one. Estrella, who was under the influence of the anger inside her, comes to her senses; “What’s happening, where am I?”

Estrella looks at the ground and her surroundings; “GYYYAHHH HELP ME, SOMEONE HELP ME…” Estrella sinks into the Sombra’s forehead.

Uriel and Father Clemente observe the Sombras heading their way; “Old man I going first”

“I told you, we’re going together…”

The flames that Father Clemente created are observed by Uriel’s sword. Uriel and Clemente run towards the Sombras; “Boy, this will be a one shot okay…”

“Very well old man...try to keep up…”

“HAHAHA, THAT WAS MY LINE…” Father Clemente and Uriel prepare to attack; “Arte del Mariachi, Canción del Fuego, Segunda Estrofa; Círculo Divino de Fuego” (Mariachi Art, Fire Song, Second Stanza; Divine Circle Flame)

Uriel releases a fire lance heading straight to the Sombras.

Father Clemente releases a giant flame attack; “Juicio del Fuego Santo” (Holy Fire Judgment)

(BBBBBOOOOOMMMMM)

Both of the attacks create a tsunami of fire, destroying the Sombras that were charging in one attack. The heat is so intense that it impacts the Giant Sombra.

(RRRAAAWWW)

Uriel looks at the Sombra advancing, and new Sombras forming. Father Clemente breathes heavily; “This is not good Uriel, if we don’t do something...the city will…”

“I know, but don’t worry, I already took care of it…”

Uriel turns and sees the tallest building in Rio Grande City; “Tiwa, it’s up to you…”

“HELP ME!” Uriel and Father Clemente hear Estrella’s voice in the Sombra. -TCH- Uriel jumps directly towards the Sombra; “URIEL WAIT!”

Uriel used the wind as an impulse to jump higher, the Giant Sombra released arms trying to grab him. Uriel dodges several but one finally catches him and forces him into crashing a building.

(CCRRRAAASSHHH)

Uriel lies on the ground, as he is about to get up, more arms head his way.

(PIU PIU PIU)

In a blink of an eye, bullets hit the arms disintegrating them; “Hey muchacho, don’t tell me you reached your limit.” Coyote says as he lands next to Uriel, Uriel stands up; “I don’t need your help…”

“Of course you don’t but remember that this thing is a threat and we need to stop it now…” Coyote jumps and uses his lasso to swing towards the Sombra.

Uriel also jumps and uses his wind. Father Clemente cuts Sombra's arms, Uriel and Coyote continue to dodge the attacks. More Sombras head their way, but Coyote vanishes them with the help of his pistols.

The Giant Sombra keeps advancing. Uriel and Coyote land next to Father Clemente, Coyote greets Clemente; “Howdy exorcist, you sure have aged in 30 years…”

“Hahaha well you haven’t changed one bit...do you go to spas daily to keep your skin so young?”

“Hahaha well I recommend you to do so if you want to live longer…” Coyote and Father Clemente shake hands; “If you are here Coyote, then that means that you have a job huh...is it the Shadow Tamer?”

“Something like that, but I am helping out this muchacho for now…”

“I see..”

“Hey you two, you can catch up later, right now, we have to stop this Sombra.” Uriel exclaims to both of them. He notices someone approaching him, Daniel walks towards him in a calm fashion; “Hey brother, it appears you need some help…”

“Daniel, what are you doing here?” Father Clemente asks worriedly, Daniel chuckles; “Relax father, I have everything figured out…”

“Do you have a plan Daniel?”

“Of course, I will get you to the head of that thing, but I want you to save that girl, don’t kill her…”

Uriel looks at the beast and sees Estrella afraid, he nods in agreement, Daniel smiles; “Very well, hey guys are you ready?”

“Yes Jefe...give the signal…” Apá says through the phone; “Okay Chuco Clan, it’s time to save this city…” Every member of the Chuco Clan is located in four directions surrounding the Gian Sombra; they have a portal behind them in order to escape; “This is Bofo...ready…”

“This is Chuy, in position…”

“This is Tito...ready when you are Jefe…”

Daniel looks at Uriel; “Prepare yourself, you will have one second…” Uriel smiles; “That’s all I need…”

Daniel picks up his phone; “NOW!!” The four members of the Chuco Clan throw the grenades that Daniel gave them. The grenades land in each of the legs.-BOOOOM- THe grenades explode, unbalancing the Gian Sombra. Uriel uses the opportunity to jump towards the head. With great speed, Uriel avoids Sombra's attack and manages to reach Estrella.

“Excellent, Chuco Clan, Retreat..” Daniel orders them; “Right Jefe…” Each of the members jump into the portal and disappear.

“Help me...please...help me…” Estrella shouts with a desperate look on her face, Uriel tries to pull her but the Sombra forces her to sink.

“Calm down, I promise I will get you out…” Uriel takes out his sword and tries to make a little cut. The Giant Sombra notices and hands come out of the head and begin to pull Uriel in.

“NOO...PLEASE...I DON'T WANT TO DIE...NO…” Estrella disappears in the Sombra’s head. “This is bad…” Uriel is also absorbed by Giant Sombra.

“UUURRIIIEELL” Father Clemente screams. “That idiot...why didn’t he use his power…” Daniel says with a drop of sweat coming down his face. Coyote laughs; “I see now...this kid has a great heart despite being the devil himself…”

The Giant Sombra begins to move faster and heads towards the Ministry of San Juan.

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At the same time....

Standing in the tallest building of Rio Grande City, Tiwa, the Last Shaman of the Ysleta prepares to take action...

“Oh man, this is so hard...I can’t concentrate here…” Tiwa says as she looks at the Giant Sombra moving towards the Ministry. “Sss...Mistress Tiwa, here is your violin…” Jana appears with a beautiful brown violin.

“Thank you Jana…” Tiwa grabs it and with a nervous feeling, takes a deep breath and says; “Here goes nothing…”

-♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫-

Tiwa begins to play the violin, soon sound waves begin to head towards the city, and giant musical notes begin to appear. Tiwa has her eyes closed in order to feel the rhythm.

“Come on...focus...focus…” Suddenly, she misses one note; “No…”-BADDUMMPP- Tiwa falls into her knees breathing heavily; “This is so tiresome, at this rate, Tiwa touches Uriel’s Charro Hat.

She remembers that Uriel gave it to her; “Take my hat, with it, you will gain manna from me, it should be enough for you to use your melody to stop the Sombras…”

Tiwa’s face turns red thinking; “This is embarrassing, if I use it, it would be as if he and I would become one…”

(RRRRAAAWWWW)

Tiwa looks at the Sombras heading her way, and the giant Sombra moving the Ministry; “Hoot...hoot...Tiwa, use the hat, you have no other choice…” Suma the owl says to Tiwa. Tiwa sighs with her eyes closed; “Oh alright...I am going to use it but please cover me…”

“Right…” Her spirits agree at the same time. Tiwa takes a deep breath and slowly puts her hat on. At that moment, Uriel who was sucked in by the Giant Sombra, opens his eyes. Tiwa begins to change her appearance as red flames envelope her body.

Tiwa’s appearance changed into a suit that consists of a long embroidered black skirt, reaching the ankles, a white dress shirt, chaps, serape and a red pitea belt. Her hair is a ponytail with a red ribbon; she has a long tuft on the right side of her face, and she wears a Mariachi Sombrero. She also wears the traditional black charro jacket embroidered with flower patterns.

“This power, it is so warm...Uriel’s mana is…” Tiwa’s eyes change into a red color, she prepares to play once more. Tiwa closes her eyes and chants; “Estilo del Mariachi, Melodia secreta de Ysleta; Purificación de las Almas” (Mariachi Style, Ysleta Melody, Soul Purification.)

-♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫-

Tiwa once again plays the melody, she emits powerful soundwaves that expands towards the whole city now. People who were in panic stopped and listened to the song. The Sombras notice that melody and begin to suffer. Some of them head towards Tiwa’s direction.

“What’s happening, this song...it’s so beautiful…” The sisters say as they look at the sky. Sister Carolina, who is defending the Ministry, notices the Sombras to slowly disappear; “I can’t believe it...who is doing this?”

“So the Native girl is the one behind this…” Coyote comments as he and Father Clemente follow the Giant Sombra.

“NOO...NOO...MY VENGEANCE WILL BE RUINED, STOP HER!” Calakmul orders the Sombras to attack Tiwa.

Giant musical notes begin to appear and the dark sky slowly begins to shine thanks to the stars. The Giant Sombras release arms towards Tiwa.

“Mistress…” The three spirits defend Tiwa.Tiwa continues to play her violin thinking; “You can do it focus...focus…”

Keep going...Tiwa, everything is up to you…

“Uriel is that you?” Tiwa asks without talking, Uriel continues to move forward searching for Estrella; Yes it’s me...I need you to purify the Sombras...use as much power as you need…

“Mmmpphh...Don’t tell me what to do...I am a proud member of the Ysleta…”

Yeah...yeah...I’m counting on you…

Tiwa smiles as she continues to concentrate, -RRRRAAAWW- “There are too many…” Zuni says as they defen Tiwa. -TCH- Tiwa opens her eyes; “My spirits won’t keep up…” Sombras continue to attack her, at that moment a lance flies towards the Sombras and destroys them completely.

“Oh my...what a beautiful tune you have...Tiwa…” Tiwa looks to her left and sees a beautiful woman with red hair; “Wait...you’re Uriel’s mom…”

“That’s right, just call me Maria...now don’t worry my child that I will protect you…” Maria extends her arms and releases mana, the mana turns into wind that takes the form of lances.

“Lanzas Divinas de Viento” (Divine Wind Lance)

(SSSLLLASSSHHH)

The wind lances destroy the Sombras in a blink of an eye. Tiwa looks at her surprised thinking; “She’s really strong and pure...I can’t believe she is Uriel’s mother…”

-♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫-

Tiwa’s melody purifies the Sombras. One by One, the Sombras turn into mana particles and the particles head to the sky.

“The monsters are disappearing…” Abril states with excitement. -YYEEAHHHH- People cheer as they see the Sombras get purified. Sister Carolina begins to pray; “Thank God…”

The city shines in a golden color as the souls of the Sombras who were once influenced by Vengeance… are now Alebrijes (Guardian Spirits) from different colors and disappear in the sky.

“You’re doing it Tiwa, keep going…” Maria says with excitement as she continues to defend Tiwa. Tiwa with her eyes closed communicates with Uriel; “I’m almost finished here...what about you?”

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“Why is it so dark? Why am I alone?” Estrella says as she floats in pure darkness. The image of her parents getting killed passes through her mind. Estrella cries; “No...mama...papa...someone...I don’t want to be alone...I am afraid of the dark…”

Estrella slowly disappears in the darkness; “Maybe it’s better this way...maybe, I should just disappear from this world, nobody will miss me…”

“Mmmhhpphh...that’s just dumb…” Estrella hears a voice, the voice a young man. She opens her eyes and sees a figure approaching her, he has red eyes causing Estrella to feel fear.

“No..stay away…”

“Estrella...snap out of it…” The figure grabs her hand, Estrella soon sees that the figure is Uriel; “Who are you mister?”

“I am El Charro Negro…Uriel Di Fiore…” Uriel responds to Estrella, Estrella remembers the man who saved her that night; “Are you the one who saved me the night my village was attacked?”

Uriel shakes his head denying it; “No...that was my predecessor…”

Uriel and Estrella float in the darkness; “Please let me go mister...I deserve to disappear…”

“Estrella, you can’t die like that...because, someone will be sad..”

“Who?” Estrella asks with a face full of hope, Uriel replies; “Naomi, you’re friend…”

“Naomi, that’s impossible, she died…”

Uriel sighs with his eyes closed; “No she isn’t, she’s alive and she asked me to save you…”

“Really?”

“Yes...you know, I was once like you, I felt that if I died, nobody would care...I didn’t remember who I was...I just wanted to disappear…”

Estrella looks at Uriel and asks; “What made you change your mind?”

“I found a woman who made a promise to me that should be my mother...and two kids who promised me to be my siblings as well...they are a handful but...thanks to them I don’t feel like that anymore…”

“Really? Do you think I could find someone who could make me feel that way?”

“To be honest...I don’t know but think about it...would you rather be here in the darkness...or go with me and find out…”

Estrella remembers the times she spent with her mother and father, the happy times that make her smile. She also remembers the Chupacabras that kept her safe for three years. “Maybe, I can find someone like them…”

With tears in her eyes, Estrella hugs Uriel; “Mister...no...Uriel...please save me…”

Uriel holds her and says; “Very well...I am going to use my power to free us from here...close your eyes and be brave...trust me…”

“I will…” Estrella closes her eyes, and holds Uriel tightly. Uriel hears the voice of Tiwa;

“I’m almost finished here...what about you?”

“I am done as well...Tiwa focus your mana…” Uriel releases the melody that Tiwa is playing outside the Sombra. The melody begins to purify the Sombra, Uriel uses the opportunity to chant; “Bellum” (War)

He releases crimson mana in every direction. “It’s so hot, Uriel...I’m burning…” Estrella says as her cloak begins to burn. “Bare with me...it will take 5 seconds…” Uriel continues to release mana with great strength.

(RRRAAAWWW)

The Giant Sombra approaches the Ministry. Sister Carolina prepares her lance; “This is bad...if we don’t do anything…”

The Sombra stops and red mana begins to come out with force. The Sombra begins to disintegrate at high speed. Suddenly, the Sombra explodes without causing any damage.

(BBBOOOMMM)

Calakmul looks in shock; “NOOO MY PLAN NOOO!!!”

A smoke screen is all that is left from the giant Sombra. Father Clemente, Coyote and Daniel arrive at the Ministry. Father Clemente looks at the smokescreen; ‘What happened to Uriel?”

Soon, they see a figure walking towards them, as he comes out of the smokescreen, Uriel walks carrying Estrella in his arms. Estrella is covered by Uriel’s mariachi cloak.

“UURRRIIEELL, EEESSTTRRREELLLAA” Mariana and Naomi run towards them.

Uriel walks towards the Ministry, Carolina smiles and cries; “Thank God…”

“Haha...That’s my boy…” Father Clemente cheers. “Wow, Jefe's brother is so cool…” Apá says with excitement as the Chuco Clan agrees.

Uriel hands over Estrella to Sister Carolina, Naomi looks worried; “Is she alright?”

“She is...she lost consciousness…Sister Carolina, please take care of her…” Uriel replies, Naomi quickly runs and hugs him; “Thank you...for saving my friend…”

“HHHEEYYY, DON’T DO THINGS LIKE THAT!” Fabiola screams feeling jealous. “She’s right...Uriel belongs to me…” Victoria says as she comes out of the Ministry and hugs Uriel.

Fabiola looks at her with a red aura coming out; “No...he doesn’t…”

“Ahh...youth...I miss it so much,” Father Clemente laughs.

“Nice work Brother…” Daniel says he walks towards him, Uriel makes a little smile;

“No...Thank you for helping me…”

Officer Rodriguez walks towards Uriel with the help of Flor; “Uriel...thank you for keeping my daughter safe…”

Uriel nods in agreement; “I only fulfilled my promise...that’s all…”

“Father...can I marry Uriel?” Victoria asks Officer Rodriguez, everyone looks at her in shock;

“WWWHHHAATTTT?”

Uriel sighs with his eyes closed as he says; “This is getting complicated…” Everyone begins to laugh.

Meanwhile…

At the tallest building, Tiwa takes off the Charro hat and breathes heavily; “ Oh my, this was more difficult than I thought, even with the help of Uriel…”

“Lady Tiwa...you did an Excellent job” Her spirits congratulate her. Maria walks to her side; “Excellent work Tiwa...I must say that you are a strong Shaman...you managed to purify the entire city....”

Tiwa blushes and turns her head; “Well it’s only natural...I am a proud member of the Ysleta tribe…”

“How about we go with the others…” Maria grabs her hand. Tiwa stands up and smiles; “Okay…”

“So what are we going to do now? Do we erase the memories of the people in the city?” Daniel asks Father Clemente, Father Clemente nods and replies; “It’s for the best...I don’t want anyone to remember this nightmare…”

Uriel suddenly feels someone approaching, he calmly looks at Victoria who is holding his arm; “Victoria, please go inside now...everyone go now…” Uriel stands up and turns around to face his foe.

Calakmul walks towards the Ministry, he slowly walks there screaming; “WHY, WHY DID YOU DO THAT? THAT WAS MY REVENGE...I WANTED TO DESTROY THIS CITY AND THE NEXT ONE AND THE WHOLE WORLD...BUT YOU ARE NOT GOING TO STOP ME!”

Uriel looks at Daniel; “Hey brother…”

“Yes… I know, I have it ready...now go…” Daniel gives Uriel a triangular device. Uriel with great speed attacks Calakmul. -SSSLLLAASSHHH- He stabs Calakmul with his sword, Calakmul throws up blood as he laughs; “Do you think that is going to stop me?”

Uriel smiles; “No...I just wanted to get closer to do this…” Uriel throws the triangular device to air, the device is a teleportation device.

“UUURRIIIEEELLL!” Tiwa screams as she and Maria run toward the Ministry. At that moment, red mana shines and teleports both Uriel and Calakmul to another area.

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30 Km away from Rio Grande City…

In the abandoned village where the Ysleta Tribe once lived...A ferocious battle was about to begin…

(BBBBOOOOMMMM)

The red mana lands in the triangular device that Uriel previously used. Coming out of the manna, Uriel and Calakmul jump in opposite directions. The teleportation device automatically destroys itself. Calakmul looks at his surroundings; “WHERE HAVE YOU TAKEN ME?”

“Away from the city...I don’t know what your power is...but I don’t want you destroying it…”

“DAMN YOU...WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?”

Uriel grabs his sword and takes a battle stance; “I am the one who will defeat you…Now tell me, why didn’t you die when I stabbed you...”

“YOU INSOLENT BRAT!I AM IMMORTAL... I AM THE LAST RULER OF THE MAYANS...CALAKMUL...AND I HAVE THE POWER OF THE GOD KUKULKAN!”

Calakmul takes out the green colored gem with an hexagonal form. His eyes turned into a greenish color as he chants; “Gema de Kukulkan; Modo Tierra” (Gem of Kukulkan; Earth Mode)

Calakmul releases green mana from the gem onto his body. Soon, the earth begins to tremble, Uriel looks at his surroundings and notices the houses and buildings collapsing. “What 's going on? Did he say Kukulkan!”

“That’s right you mongrel...This is one of the 16 Treasures scattered in the world and only those who are chosen by the Gods have the right to wield them. Here is a taste of its power…”

(BBBBBOOOOOOMMMM)

Calakmul stomps with force, the ground begins to split and slowly separates itself causing a massive earthquake. Uriel jumps into a higher ground as the ground levels begin to distort.

“What the hell? This power…”

“TREMBLE AGAINST THE POWER OF THE ELEMENTS!”

The earthquake is so great that even those in the Ministry of San Juan can feel it…

Uriel jumps into the air, Calakmul changes his eye colors to white and chants; “Modo Viento” (Wind mode)

Calakmul extends his arm and commands the wind to gather around them. The pieces of earth begin to float thanks to the power of the wind.

Tornados begin to head towards Uriel's direction. Uriel begins to run away from them thinking; “I need to get into a higher ground…”

“You can’t escape boy…” Calakul suddenly appears in front of Uriel. -PPPUUMM- He kicks Uriel with forces sending him through two giant boulders. Uriel tries to react but Calakmul sends another boulder straight at him. -BBBOOOOMMMM- The boulder makes an impact but Uriel barely manages to escape. Uriel lands in the ground breathing heavily, he looks up thinking; “What’s happening, it’s like he is…”

Uriel notices that Calakmul has a dark aura surrounding him; “So, he is using Sombras as well…”

“That’s right boy, Estrella isn’t the only Shadow Tamer here…” Calakmul extends his hand and multiple Sombras come out of his body. Uriel jumps back trying to evade the attacks, but the Sombras are faster and grab him, forcing him into the ground.-BBBOOOMMM- “AAHHH” Uriel screams as blood comes out of his mouth.

The Sombras grab his limbs; “So, he managed to hide some in his body huh…Damn it…” Uriel tries to break free, he sees Calakmul grab his gem; “Modo Rayo” (Lightning Mode)

Calakmul’s eyes turn into a yellowish color, lightning comes out of his body and expands to his surroundings, Uriel struggles more, Calakmul makes a sinister smile; “Try to avoid this…” Calakmul throws a lightning attack at Uriel and the Sombras. -CCCRRAASSHHH- A huge explosion destroys the boulder where Uriel was located.

Uriel comes out of the smoke screen, Calakmul who now has red eyes releases fire from the gem; “Modo Fuego” (Fire Mode) Calakmul releases fire towards Uriel. Uriel gathers mana and chants; “Viento Divino; Barrera” (Divine Wind Barrier)

(CCCRRRASSSHHH)

Uriel manages to stop the fire, he stands in another floating boulder as he breathes heavily; “This is no good, I need to get that gem or otherwise…” Calakmul disappears from his sight, and appears in front of him; “You will not escape”-SSLLLAAASSSHH- Calakmul makes a cut on Uriel’s hip.

“AAHHHH” Uriel jumps back; “YOU’RE NOT GETTING AWAY!” Calakmul’s eyes change into blue, and blue manna emerges from the gem, the manna turns into water; “Modo Agua” (Water Mode)Water currents hit Uriel, Calakmul quickly changes the element to lightning.-BBBOOOMMM- Calakmul releases lightning at the same time as the water and hits Uriel with it.

The massive electrical current overwhelms Uriel who falls into the ground. Uriel trembles as he thinks; “Perhaps...that fight with Ian took a larger toll on me…”

“You see kid...no one can beat the Last King of the Mayans...Do you get it now? I was the destined king, but Kukulkan forsake me, and now I will destroy this land that brought me shame, the Land of Cibola will fall…”

Uriel shuckles; “You talk too much…” Calakmul makes a lightning fist and hits Uriel.-PPUUMM- “AAAHHH” Uriel screams from the pain, Calakmul infuriated says; “You dare to laugh at the king? You alone cannot defeat me…”

“You’re right...at least I...alone can’t”

(SSSSLLLLAASHHH)

Suddenly, Tiwa who is already fused with her spirits appears and slashes Calakmul’s back. Calakmul turns around, Tiwa grabs him with her serpent rope and sends him flying towards another floating boulder.

“Sheesh, you look so beat up Uriel...Good thing, I , Tiwa de Ysleta is here to help you…” Tiwa smiles at Uriel. Uriel chuckles as he slowly stands up; “It’s a good thing you’re here then…”

Tiwa with embarrassment hands over the hat; “T-T-Thank you...you were a great help…”

“No...thank you…” Uriel grabs the hat.

Another figure walks towards them; “HAHA, Man, get a room you two…”

Tiwa immediately turns red; “SHUT UP! WHY DID YOU COME HERE COYOTE?”

Coyote lights a cigarette and says; “I’m here to hunt my prey girl…” Uriel looks at the two of them and says; “So, you also tagged along huh…”

“I told you muchacho, I have a bounty that I need to hunt...and that guy is my prey…”

“I see…”

(BBBOOOOOMMM)

Calakmul comes out floating using his power; “How did those two appear here?”

“Easy, I just open a portal for them…” Uriel replies to Calakmul, Tiwa remembers his words; The portal are meant to be used by a Charro Negro...however, if you have something that belongs to me or you are close to me, you are also be able to cross…”

“Coyote, Tiwa...I’m afraid I only have mana left for one attack only...I will need you two to cover me…”

“Well...I guess I have no choice…” Tiwa says as she avoids looking at him. Coyote finishes his cigarette and laughs; “Alright muchacho, but you better make it count…” Coyote walks forward as he slowly removes his eye patch; “For these moments, it’s better to go full force right?”

“You mongrel...standing in front of a king? Who do you think you are?”

Calakmul prepares to attack. “Hey, King of the Mayans, let me show you the reason they call me Coyote…” Coyote opens his eye, his eye has a giant scar like Uriel, the eye has a shining golden color. Coyote takes out the twin pistols and says:

“Native Girl, stand back...let me show you the true power of the Greatest Bounty Hunter…:

(BBBOOOMM)

(PIU PIU PIU)

Coyote jumps into the air and begins to fire his twin pistols destroying the Sombras that are heading towards their direction. Coyotes are very precise and aim at their heads, giving a clean shot, killing them instantly. Calakmul uses the gem and summons winds one more time, Tiwa uses the opportunity to flies directly at Calakmul using her wings; “Garras Plateadas” (Silver Claws)

(SSSLLLASSHHH)

Tiwa tries to hit Calakmul but fails, releases fire towards her, Tiwa flies evading the flames. She slowly releases feathers as she chants; “Plumas divinas del Guardian” (Divine Guardian Feathers)

Tiwa releases feathers like projectiles towards Calakmul, Calkmul blocks them thanks to the wind he created.

(BBANNNGG)

A bullet hits his back; “Damn you…” Calakmul turns and sees Coyote smiling with his pistol aiming at him. Tiwa uses her serpent to grab a boulder and throw it at Calakmul with force. -CCRRAASSHHH- Calakmul falls as he remembers everything that happened to him:

“NOO...I AM THE GREAT KING...CALAKMUL…”

(BBOOOOMMMM)

Calakmul releases all the elements with rage, the elements are out of control. Tiwa falls back screaming; “ARE YOU READY URIEL?”

“What’s going to happen?” People ask desperately, they are scared. Father Clemente begins to speak; “SILENCE...MY FELLOW BROTHERS AND SISTERS, OUR GOD IS GREAT THAT HE SEND US A SAVIOR THAT WILL PUT AN END TO THIS HELLISH NIGHT...HAVE FAITH AND LET US ALL PRAY…”

Everyone closes their eyes to pray. Daniel does not and looks at the sky, “Hey Jefe? aren’t you going to pray?” Apá asks Daniel, Daniel looks at him and smiles; “I won’t...I’ll pray when my brother returns…”

Maria looks at the three sisters who are worried,Abril then asks; “Maria, is Uriel going to be okay?”

“Of course he will...he will save us all…” Maria hugs Abril as she thinks; “Uriel...please come back safely…”

At the same time, Uriel takes a stance consisting of putting one leg forward and bending it a little. He puts his sword in the form of a projectile and chants; “Liberati Bellum” (War Release)

Uriel releases crimson mana, his eyes turn red and his hair turns into a pinkish tone color.

“I know that I don’t have enough manna to do this but this is all I can do now…” Uriel opens his eyes and sees the out of control Calakmul; “This is my last attack…”

His sword begins to shine in a crimson color, Uriel closes his eyes thinking; “Focus your mana in a single point, a lance that pierces through all. Focus…”

“I WILL NOT LET MY LEGEND END HERE!” Calakmul extends its power so much to the point that everyone in Rio Grande City sees the clouds forming from afar.

The weather changes in a brutal way, winds hit the mountains causing houses to fly away, the earth trembles, lightning falls and rain hits with great force. Fire is seen from afar. Calakmul loses all senses of himself, and goes out of control.

“Hastam de bello” (War Lance)

(CCCHIIINNNGGG)

Uriel pushes his sword forward, the blade extends like a lance heading towards Calakmul. The blade travels at high speed, Calakmul doesn't notice Uriel's attack.

(SSSSLLLAASSHH)

The attack pierces through his heart. Calakmul’s rampage stops; “Huh...when did this…” Calakmul notices the blade piercing his body. Calakmul’s power stops flowing, blood comes out of his mouth.

“HE DID IT!” Tiwa says with excitement, Coyote chuckles as he lights another cigarette; “Just like the old time...partner…”

The floating boulders and the ground level begin to fall and turn back to normal. Calakmul also falls thinking; “IS THIS THE END? BUT I AM IMMORTAL...WHY DO I FEEL THAT I AM DYING HERE…”

Uriel breathes heavily thinking; “I think I went overboard…” Uriel begins to lose consciousness as he looks at Tiwa flying to his directions.

The sun begins to come out, bringing an end to the Night of the Dark Moon…