Later that night…

(BADUMP BADUMP BADUMP)

“Jairo...Jairo...Jairo…” Alejandro opens his eyes, he sees the ceiling of a room. He lifts his body feeling pain all over it. He looks around asking; “Where am I?”

“Oh, you’re awake…” Anastasia sits next to him and reads a book. Alejandro looks at Anastasia and asks; “Anastasia, why are you here?”

“I will remain on my Master’s side…” Anastasia replies, Alejandro notices that she is wearing handcuffs; “Why are you wearing those?”

“It’s because she is a prisoner…” Carlos enters the room, he walks towards Alejandro; “It appears you’re awake...how are you feeling?”

“I’m feeling good, but more importantly...Jairo…”

(PPUUUMMM)

Carlos hits Alejandro; “OUCH! WHAT WAS THAT FOR?” Carlos grabs Alejandro from his shirt-neck; “You ask why...why is that girl here and claims that you are her master?”

“I-I-I….uhmmm….” Alejandro avoids answering, Carlos gets angrier; “I see...then answer me this...are you a traitor?”

“Carlos, that’s enough, we’ll deal with that situation later...right now...Alejandro, come with me…” Kasumi stands at the door. “Kasumi, how is Jairo?” Alejandro asks desperately, Kasumi avoids answering his question, making Alejandro look even more nervous.

“Shion, you’re okay…” Alejandro expresses happiness, Shion, who is covered in bandages, looks at him and replies; “Yes...I was able to create a clone and fake my own death thanks to Carlos distracting the enemy...but still, I was severely damaged…”

“I see..then what about Jairo...can he make clones?” Alejandro asks Shion, Shion lowers her head; “Alejandro, it’s time to learn the truth.”

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Jairo’s Life…

(BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP)

“Where...where...am I? Why do I feel pain? Why can’t I feel my left arm?” Jairo slowly opens one eye and sees light pointing at him.

“Jairo...Jairo...” Jairo hears the voice of a woman; “Mother? Is that you?” Jairo slowly remembers his past.

2 years ago…

Jairo de la Hoya was born in Salamanca, Spain. His parents were Alvaro and Alma de la Hoya...Since he was little, he, alongside his younger brother Alvaro, traveled through Europe, studying and training as his Family has always been part of Yggdrasil…Both Jairo and Alvaro where brilliant in everything they did to even becoming Elite Roots…

One day, Jairo refused to marry the daughter of the Spanish Royal Family and decided to marry a baker that lived next to him...Jairo declared himself openly homosexual which, in old traditions was a taboo....Angry at him, his father pulled some strings and Jairo was degraded to Lower Trunk...When Jairo was 25 years old, his mother passed away...and two years before the current time, his father passed away…The following conversation happened at his father’s funeral…

Standing at one of the offices, the two brothers had a conversation...

“Wait...you’re banishing me?” Jairo says with anger. Alvaro doesn’t say a thing, but rather walks to the window and sees. -PPPUUUMMM- Jairo punches the desk and breaks it; “Answer me, damn it…”

Alvaro de la Hoya is a brown skinned man with hazel eyes. He wears a reddish suit with a black tie. He is in charge of the economic divisions of Yggdrasil. He manages the transactions and pays the workers, specially the Root members.

“Jairo...our father left me in charge of his position… which means that I am part of the Primary Roots now...therefore, I made the decision to send you to America for a mission that will start in a couple of days…”

“Days? Wait, you’re not giving me an option here...but why? Why have you been looking down on me? Is it because I’m gay?”

“Because you’re gay?” Alvaro asks with a bit of laughter. Jairo gets angrier; “What’s so funny, I’m telling the truth here…”

“Foolish brother...father did all that not becuase you are gay...your preferences doesn’t concern us...The reason why father lowered your status and why you are being sent to a mission is because you are immature…”

“Immature?”

“That’s right, you were so immature that you thought father hated you because you were gay, but in fact that night when you had a fight with him, he felt sad because his older son acted so immature to the point that he refused to help his father...You have always been egocentric and selfish...I believe that this mission will help you see your errors…”

“DAMN YOU! DAMN YOU ÁLVARO! GO TO HELL...I WISH WE WEREN’T BROTHERS…”

That was the last time that Jairo spoke to Alvaro...Jairo said goodbye to his loved ones, including his spouse, Antonio...Jairo arrived in Sun City the following days...Yggdrasil decided to send at first 3 agents...Kasumi, Jairo and Rosa (who was already there since 3 years prior)

Jairo worked undercover as a coffee shop owner...one day, feeling angry and about to give up...a young man entered the coffee shop…

(DRIP DRIP DRIP DROP DROP DROP)

“Sorry but we are closed…” Rain begins to pour down with volume and speed. A young man enters the coffee shop; “I’m sorry, but can I wait here for a little moment as the rain stops?”

-TCH- Jairo, who at that time didn’t care about anyone, sighs with his eyes closed; “I guess, I have no choice then…”

Alejandro sits at one of the tables, he looks at the menu and asks; “Hey, can I order something?”

“Didn’t you hear me? We are about to close…” Jairo says with contempt. Alejandro puts his hands together begging; “Please sir, I want to try your coffee…” Jairo sighs with his eyes closed; “Very well…” Jairo prepares coffee for Alejandro; “Mmmhh...This is a great man, the harmony of the flavors, you’re a genius…”

“You think so?” Jairo asks excitedly. Alejandro smiles; “Yeah man, mister, you’re awesome…” Alejandro looks at the “HELP WANTED” sign and grabs it; “Hey mister...may I work here?” Jairo chuckles; “You’re still too young to officially work here, but you can be my apprentice…”

“Really? Thank you…my name is Alejandro Sanchez…” Alejandro presents himself, Jairo looks surprised; “Sanchez? He 's the boy….” Jairo smiles; “Nice to meet you, my name is Jairo de la Hoya…”

From that day forward...Jairo and Alejandro became close friends…

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(BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP)

“JAIRO JAIRO!” Jairo hears a voice and slowly opens his right eye, he sees Alejandro calling for him. Alejandro struggles with tears in his eyes. Rosa immediately holds him; “Alejandro stop, you have to keep your voice down…”

“But...but...Jairo…”

“Alejandro, you must act accordingly...please step outside until you are thinking straight…” Kasumi orders Alejandro. Suddenly, Jairo begins to speak; “W-W-Wait...I want to speak to you guys…” Jairo lifts his body and takes his oxygen off, Shion immediately exclaims; “Jairo, wait...you have just been attended, your wounds may open…”

“It’s okay...I feel that my end is near so please respect my final wish and give my parting words to you all…” Jairo breathes heavily, every member of the team including Alejandro are there. Anastasia was asked to stay outside. Jairo begins to speak:

“I was always so egocentric and selfish. I used people to get what I wanted...in reality, I was a bad person...even when I came here, my objective was to be the leader instead of Kasumi…” Jairo begins to cry; “But I was wrong, I realized that sometimes you have people you care about...in the last years of my life, I found the family I always lacked...Chelsea...don’t ever change, and keep practicing those makeup lessons I thought you…they are important if you ever want to get marry…”

“Don’t worry, I will never forget your advice and I promise I will remember all of our girls' nights out…” Chelsea says as she begins to cry. Jairo continues to speak:

“Carlos, if you don’t change your manly attitude, girls will never talk to you...but please always stay strong, and remember that it is important to protect the weak…”

“Crazy old man, chicks love my attitude…” Carlos chuckles with tears in his eyes. Jairo looks at Shion; “Shion, I know that work is important but you must also have fun, don’t let the shadows of the Saito clan pursue you...you are free, always remember that…”

“I won’t, thank you so much for everything…” Shion bows as a sign of gratitude as she lets out tears. Jairo looks at Kasumi; “Kasumi, forgive me for trying to hurt you all those years ago...I came to respect you as a leader and as a friend...please don’t get discouraged for this, it’s part of the job...remember, the Miyazono clan is nothing without you...Kasumi, stay strong and don’t give up...also, you will one day get marry with that beautiful dress that I made for you…”

Kasumi removes her glasses and falls to her knees crying; “I promise that I will make you proud...Jairo-san, thank you for all your hard work…” Jairo looks at Rosa who is crying; “Rosa, I have two request for you...please tell Flor, that I won’t be able to go out with her on saturday...and please tell my hubby Antonio to forgive me, but I broke our promise...Rosa, thank you for being there for me...you were like a mother and I appreciate all the times that we spend together, I know life has been hard for you and this might be another difficult moment, but remember to always support those in need like the mother you are…”

Rosa cries harder and says; “I WON’T I PROMISE THAT I WILL TELL THEM…” Jairo, stretches his hand at Alejandro; “Alejandro, you are the person who changed my heart, you’re the reason I could smile once more...you are not a loser, I believe that you will be the hero who will save this world one day...Don’t get discouraged for this, I will always be with you...my best friend…” Alejandro grabs his hand tighter; “I won’t Jairo, thank you for being my friend...please don’t go…”

“I must, my journey ends here...but yours is only the beginning, please, stay strong...and don’t worry, the ladies always like the brave one better, don’t forget that….Good bye...my friend…” Jairo slowly lets go of Alejandro, he looks at the ceiling and thinks:

“So, this is how death feels, it’s so warm...you were right brother, I found my errors and corrected them, thanks to him...I have so many things to say and I hope I could’ve seen everyone one last time...including you...brother…”

“Jairo...Jairo...” Jairo hears the voice of a woman calling for him; “Mother?” He looks to his right and sees a beautiful woman with black hair, he begins to cry; “Mother...I’ve missed you so much…” The woman extends her hand; “My sweet Jairo, it’s time to go...I want to hear all of your adventures…”

(BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP)

Jairo’s heart beats faster as he takes one last breath; “Good bye...everyone...mother, I have a lot of stories to tell you…” Jairo smiles one last time as he slowly closes his eyes.

(BBBBBEEEEEEEPPPPP)

“JAIRO!” Alejandro screams as he cries, everyone begins to grieve as the machine indicates the loss of his life. Jairo in his spirit form grabs his mother’s hand as he in the form of a child walks alongside his mother as they head to the light.

On the night of February 24th, at exactly 11:59 pm...Jairo de la Hoya slowly drew his last breath and his soul now rests in peace….