After a long period of grieving...Jairo’s body was covered in the sign of respect...Alejandro left the room and went upstairs to the Cafe alongside Anastasia…

Alejandro walks into the destroyed coffee shop.Everything is burned and taped...the police and firefighters retrieved all the damages....Alejandro goes to the table where he and Jairo had their last conversation:

“I can’t believe that a couple of hours ago, we were having a friendly conversation...and now...he is gone...this is all my fault…”

“You bet it is…” Carlos says to Alejandro as he approaches him. -PPPUUUMM- Carlos punches Alejandro and exclaims; “Jairo died because he was poisoned by the golden key...you were told not to use it...so why the hell did you use it?”

“I didn’t know okay, it was the only thing I had in mind…” Alejandro replies, Carlos prepares to punch him once more, however, Anastasia grabs his arm and sends him flying. “Carlos, are you okay?” Chelsea says as she runs to his side. “Are you okay master?” Anastasia asks Alejandro who nods in agreement.

(DRIP DRIP DROP DROP)

Rain begins to fall once more, because the restaurant does not have a ceiling, water goes through soaking everyone. Carlos stands up; “And what’s with her? Is she your property now? A Lucifugus is working under you? Are you a traitor? Have you been working with them all along? I bet it was all planned and you wanted to kill Jairo…”

(PPPUUUMMM)

Alejandro rushes and punches Carlos; “TAKE THAT BACK! I WOULD NEVER DO THAT! JAIRO WAS MY FRIEND!”

Kasumi appears and puts her katana in between; “Enough you two...Alejandro, I don’t doubt what you say it’s true, but why is she here?”

“I am here because I was ordered to...I don’t plan on harming any of you...I was just ordered to take care of my master…” Anastasia removes her handcuffs, Kasumi notices and thinks; “Those handcuffs were made to suppress mana...she is dangerous…”

Kasumi looks at Alejandro; “Alejandro, I don’t doubt your words but...you did wrong on using the key, you harmed Jairo and yourself...plus you kept Anastasia as a secret...I am forced to take actions and suspend you indefinitely…”

“Hehehe” Alejandro laughs, Carlos looks at him furious; “Son of a...you think this is funny?” Alejandro looks up angry; “You people don’t understand right? Jairo died because he was protecting me...he exposed himself trying to hold me...he lost an arm... because of me...he...he...died…”

Alejandro turns around; “If we talk about secrets, how about yours Kasumi...you lied to me for years...I don’t trust you anymore...I don’t want to be part of this...I quit…” Alejandro walks away; “Come, Anastasia…”

“ALEJANDRO WAIT!” Kasumi begins to walk forward. “Don’t follow me…” Alejandro and Anastasia disappear. As they walk, Alejandro looks at Anastasia and says; “Anastasia, I need to be alone for a moment, could you please go back to your house?”

“But master…”

“I AM NOT YOUR MASTER, GO AWAY DAMN IT!” Alejandro shouts with fury, Anastasia nods in agreement without any expression; “As you wish…”

Alejandro walks alone and reaches “Plaza de los Lagartos” (Alligator Plaza). Rain pours heavily, Alejandro looks at the fountain’s water. The reflection is unstable due to the rain. Alejandro, feeling pain on his chest, falls into his knees. He begins to grab his chest with force and begins to scream:

“WHY...WHY...WHY...WHY….DAMN IT….WHY DID HE DIE….AHHHHH”

Alejandro punches the edge of the fountain with his right hand multiple times and begins to bleed. Alejandro grabs his head with both hands and cries out of rage; “IF ONLY I HAVEN’T USED THIS POWER...IF ONLY I WAS STRONG!”

Alejandro’s blood begins to mix with the fountain’s water. Alejandro with shallow eyes looks at his reflection, he cries even more feeling powerless and weak. Suddenly, a figure appears and claps:

“Wonderful, I like that look at your face...and that smell…”

Alejandro turns around and sees Navajo approaching him; “What do you want?” Navajo chuckles; “My...so aggressive…” Alejandro looks at him with anger; “I said...what do you want?”

“I want that golden key on your hand…”

“The key...this stupid thing?” Alejandro looks at his hand, he feels anger and extends his arm and screams; “GO ON...YOU CAN HAVE IT!” Navajo laughs harder in a feminine way; “Are you stupid? If it was that simple...I already cut your arm a long time ago…”

“Do what you want...I don’t care anymore…”

“My...oh my, losing a friend sure is hard...You know...I also lost my friends, family and tribe a long time ago…and that makes me...” Navajo releases a great amount of mana creating immense pressure, his appearance soon changes into a canine hybrid- type with claws. Alejandro opens his eyes wider; “What the...what are you?”

Navajo regains his composure, he takes a deep breath and chuckles as he returns to his human form; “Sorry about that...you see, I am a Skinwalker…”

“A Skinwalker? You mean those shamans who can turn into beasts…”

“That’s right...but...unfortunately, I am the last one…”

“You are?” Alejandro asks with grief, Navajo grabs his hair and explains; “My tribe was destroyed...and I need that key to use its powers to restore it…”

“And how will you do that?” Alejandro asks Navajo, Navajo shakes his finger; “Sorry that is a secret...so...Alejandro, I proposed to you a deal...one where you will get rid of the golden key and I obtain that power...so what do you say…” Navajo extends his hand to Alejandro, the rain begins to get heavier creating a light fog, and the two figures disappear.

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February 25th, Sun City International School

The next day...Kasumi heads to the Nurse’s office with fury as she is about to meet with Johanna…

(KNOCK KNOCK)

“Come in…” Johanna drinks from her coffee as Kasumi enters the room. Johanna sees Kasumi:

“Ahh...Kasumi, come on in...have some coffee…”

Johanna moves another coffee cup with a napkin underneath it. Kasumi slowly walks towards her with a serious attitude:

“Johanna, answer me this...did you know about M.I.S.T?”

Johanna nods in agreement; “Yes, I did…”-CHHHIINNNNGGGG- Kasumi points her katana at Johanna, Johanna calmly puts her coffee down; “Now now, no need to be violent...sit and drink some coffee…” Johanna points at the cup of coffee.

“How can I trust someone who knew about the attack?” Kasumi grabs her katana tighter, Johanna looks at Kasumi and replies; “I was given orders not to interfere...unfortunately, I am being watched and couldn't do a thing…"

"Damn you...I considered you my friend…." Kasumi says feeling angry. Johanna sighs with her eyes closed; "Kasumi, cool your head and drink some coffee…" Johanna stands up and walks outside.

Kasumi looks at the coffee and sighs, she picks her coffee and drinks it, she is about to put it down when she sees a message in the napkin:

Call this number at 10pm….xxx-xxx-1234

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Student Council Office…

The door opens, Alejandro and Anastasia walk inside. Alejandro has bandages in his face and in his arm…he looks different with hollow eyes and bags underneath his eyes...Awaiting in the room, the other members are present…

"Hey, you look terrible...did something happen?" Victoria asks Alejandro in a joking tone. Alejandro looks at her with a serious expression and ignores her:

"Angela, do you have the reports for the budget of the teams who are competing?"

Angela immediately stands up with a folder full of papers; "Y-Y-Yes, here they are…"

"Thank you…" Alejandro looks at the papers for a few moments. Victoria gets mad; "Hey,I asked you a question…"

"Victoria, I chose you to be the Vice-President, didn't I? Now get to work…" Alejandro says with an aggressive tone. Raul chuckles; " Whoa, this guy is different…."

Victoria looks surprised; "R-R-Right…"

The student council continued to work….After the two periods ended….Alejandro grabbed his bag and left alongside Anastasia…they headed to the Principal's Office for a meeting with Olivoa Lucifugus...

"Anastasia, do you have the papers ready?" Alejandro asks Anastasia; "Yes Master, I got them right here…."

At the end of the hallway, Marjorie walks from her class and sees Alejandro:

"Alejandro, are you going to the club today?"

Alejandro passes by her, giving her the cold shoulder; "Sorry...I have things to do…"

Marjorie is left surprised as she thinks; "Alejandro, that look in your eyes...they were different…"

"Whoa, he looked so aggressive…" Chelsea licks her lollipop. Carlos looks mad:

"Thay idiot, mistreating a lady like that…"

"I don't know...he seemed...wild…" Chelsea says as she chuckles.

Alejandro walks to the principal's office thinking; "I'm sorry Marjorie...but I don't want to lose anyone...ever again...that's why...I will sever my ties with everyone…"

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Near the Mountains, Later that night…

It’s 10 pm...Kasumi stands in a resting spot near the mountains, she begins to dial the number left by Johanna…

“I am going to say this...if this is a game then…”

“Relax, Kasumi, it’s me, Johanna...we only have 2 minutes before they begin to track this phone so I am going to be quick…”

Kasumi listens to Johanna, Johanna continues to speak; “I knew about the M.I.S.T and I apologize but...I wasn’t able to tell you, I received orders to keep silent...The assassins came from my agency and not from the Lucifugus as you thought...I am sorry...I do consider you a friend you know…”

“No...I am sorry…I overreacted…it’s not your fault…”

“Now listen, I will have to inform my superiors that Shion is alive, I know that she is hiding her presence with her spell but it won’t last long, remember that we can see and hear everything...I will buy you some time...only 10 days before M.I.S.T returns to finish the job…”

“10 Days?”

“That’s right...in 10 days, M.I.S.T. will return, it’s their policy to always complete a mission...right now, they are in Alaska taking down some Oil stealing bandits so we have time...Kasumi be prepared…”

“Right...next time, we won’t be taken by surprise...Johanna...thank you...sorry…”

“Hey, what are friends for...see you tomorrow…”

Johanna hangs up, she is standing near a lake, she destroys the phone and throws it at the river. Johanna slowly begins to walk towards her car and thinks; “I wonder how she would have reacted if I said that I was the one who gave the order…”

Kasumi looks at the city. She sighs thinking; “This job...is really hard…” At that moment, Kasumi makes her katana appear and points at it towards the darkness:

“Come out…”

A truck passes at high speed with its lights on revealing a hooded figure with a skeleton mask; “Good evening, Kasumi Miyazono…”

“El Muerto…” Kasumi gets angry. El Muerto who has a green stripe on his mask walks towards her:

“I’m sorry to bother you on this pleasant night but I have a message to give you from my master…”

“Your master?”

“Indeed...he said, don’t try to interfere with our plans again or else, you will continue to lose more team members…”

“Is that so…” Kasumi smiles at El Muerto; “Tell your master, that I won’t lose any one again, because I am going to stop you and those from M.I.S.T.”

“I see...just so you know, we don’t have to do anything with M.I.S.T. and we won’t interfere with your war…” El Muerto disappears, Kasumi looks at the city as she thinks; “Who is his master?”

***************************************************************************March 3rd, Rio Grande City Airport

Passengers of Flight 02161917….Welcome to Rio Grande City

It’s early morning...

A man with a large coat and a formal hat comes out of the plane, he has white hair and wrinkles on his face with an eyepatch on his left eye. He walks down the aisle as he approaches the exit. Walking in front of him is a beautiful woman with Red-hair.

The woman has a long black dress with an elegant coat. The woman drops her sunglasses accidently.

“Excuse me, ma’am...you dropped these…” The man gives her the sunglasses. The woman smiles and says:

“Thank you, what a gentleman…”

“Well, the old Sundace never misses on a beautiful woman...take care…” Sundance smiles and begins to leave. The woman chuckles and thinks:

“So, the famous bounty hunter, Sundance “Coyote” Bill is here in Rio Grande City...something might be happening today…”

The woman walks towards a taxi and says; “To the International Bridge please…”

“Yes ma’am…”

As she heads to the bridge, she makes a phone call; “It’s me, Allan...I have arrived successfully...I am headed to see Kasumi…”

“Excellent, I wish you good luck...Heidi…”

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Sun City...Later that Night…

It’s been almost a week since the encounter...and things...have been awkward...Alejandro has been very distant and cold to everyone around him...he hasn’t been staying in his apartment...and Kasumi, fell into depression. She asked for her vacation and was locked up in her apartment for days…

The night has fallen...in Rio Grande City, an invasion of Sombras began...meanwhile, Kasumi….

“Mmm...this Chocolate ice cream sure is delicious…” Kasumi enjoys eating her ice cream as she watches a television show. She is wearing a large white shirt and sweats, and has chocolate on her face. -BOOOOMMM- The ground shakes causing Kasumi to look at the ceiling:

“Man, sure it is noisy outside…”

(RRRIINNNGGGG)

Kasumi’s phone rings, she answers it; “Hello?”

“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…”

Kasumi sighs with her eyes closed; “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…”

-TCH- “How bothersome…” Kasumi scratches her head; “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…”

Flor decided to confront the invasion with her weapons…(If you want to know more, please read Volume 4)

“Of all the times, an Invasion...what the hell is happening in Rio Grande City…” Kasumi thinks as she looks at her T.V.; “Well, that city is not from my jurisdiction so…”

(KNOCK KNOCK)

“Who might that be? Is it the pizza man?” Kasumi stands up and heads to the door, she begins to open it as she says; “You sure took too long to get....” Kasumi is paralyzed as she sees a beautiful red-haired woman standing at her door; “My, oh my, Kasumi, you are a mess…”

Kasumi immediately shuts the door; “No...no...that wasn’t her...it can’t be…” -PPPUUUMMM- The woman forces the door to open by kicking it. Kasumi flies to the wall, the woman slowly walks towards her with a fake smile; “You dare close the door in my face? Well now, I think I might punish you…”

Kasumi immediately bows her head; “I’m truly sorry...Heidi-san…”

Heidi Muller (Age 28) is a beautiful red-haired German woman with white skin. She has a well-developed body, and average height. She is the vice-director of the American branch of Yggdrasil. She is also Allan Carter’s wife.

“Look at you...you’re a mess…” Heidi closes the door and looks around; “Is this how a member of the proud Miyazono family behaves?” Kasumi shakes as she tries to come up with an excuse; “Well...I...I…”

Heidi sighs and goes to the window, then opens up the curtains in order to let the last light of twilight enter the room. The sun is about to set. Heidi turns around and says:

“I heard information about a Sombra invasion occuring in Rio Grande City...I thought I would see you preparing to go help them…”

“...”Kasumi doesn’t say anything, she looks down with tears in her eyes. She begins to tremble as she says; “I can’t go...I’m far too weak...because of me...one of my teammates...one of my friends died...I just can’t take it anymore…”

“I’m sorry about what happened to Jairo, he was a good friend, however, reality is cruel...he knew what he was getting himself into when he accepted to come here...it’s not your fault…”

“OF COURSE IT IS...I AM THE LEADER! AN YET...AND YET…” Kasumi begins to cry out of grief; “I’m such a failure...my father was right....my brother always told me that...I guess they're right…” Kasumi puts herself into a crying position in which the knees are at the height of the head. She lowers herself crying in a corner.

Heidi sighs, she walks to her side and sits next to her; “There...there...my little pheasant…” Kasumi lifts her head, Heidi sits next to her and hugs her; “It’s okay to cry...you’ve been through a lot for such a short age. You’ve lost your mother, your teacher and now one of your subordinates...I don’t blame you if you cry...however, do you think Jairo would be happy if he saw you crying?”

Kasumi cries as she replies; “No...he always told me that I wasn’t pretty if I cried…”

“That’s right...Kasumi, it’s okay to feel down, however, Allan and I believe in you and that’s why we were the ones who recommended you to come here, so you could escape from your father and brother’s mistreatment…”

“I know, and I am grateful to both of you…but...but…” Heidi holds her tighter as Kasumi cries her heart out.

After a while, Kasumi managed to calm herself. She looks like it’s completely night out. She stands up and begins to walk to the window. Heidi notices and asks; “Are you feeling better?”

“Yes...I am...sorry for seeing me weak…”

“Not to worry, I decided to be your big sister, you can always count on me…”

“Thank you…” Kasumi smiles, Heidi chuckles; “You look beautiful when you smile…” Suddenly, they hear a voice in 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. Kasumi looks with her eyes closed and says:

“I must go and help them…”

“No...I’m afraid the way you are now, you won’t be able to help…”

“But what about you? You’re a Zo…”

“I’m sorry, I can’t…” Heidi replies feeling angry. Kasumi chuckles; “I guess we must wait for the new right?”

“Aren’t you worried?”

“I am...but, I know everything will be okay...because “he” is going to defend the city…” Kasumi thinks of Uriel. Heidi chuckles; “El Charro Negro huh...I can’t wait to meet him in person…”

Kasumi and Heidi awaited Flor's report...the report came in the morning where she explained in detail what happened...she also explained about Uriel’s actions…

“Thank you for your report Flor and thank God you are okay...please...forgive me for not going to help you…”

“No need to apologize, commander, I did my best to protect the city...plus...I met someone...but I will tell you later on...Flor Gutierrez...out…” Flor hangs up, Kasumi sighs out of relief:

“I knew everything would be okay…”

“That Uriel stole your heart ehh…” Heidi chuckles, Kasumi immediately panics; “WHAT NO...IT’S NOT LIKE THAT...IT’S”

“Kasumi, you can’t fool me...I know you all too well…”

“Is it that obvious?”

“A little, you sigh every time he is mentioned…”

“Well...you know, I guess...but that’s not the issue now...right now, I must concentrate on a counter attack, because M.I.S.T can arrive any day now…”

“Kasumi you’re always so forward…” Heidi chuckles, she sits on the table:

“I came here to support you, however, I will not interfere directly okay...for now, let’s come up with a strategy…”

“Right…”

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March 5th;Sun City International Highschool

After the Sombra Invasion, Uriel and Tiwa decided to return to school. After crossing the bridge, Uriel and Valerie walk to school…

Valerie walks, humming out of happiness, Uriel notices that and asks; “You’re looking really happy today…”

“Well, it’s because my Big Brother is finally coming back to school...I missed you so much…”

“I see...well, at least you’re okay…”

Valerie smiles at Uriel. Suddenly, her smile stops as she hears someone calling Uriel; “UUURRRIIEELLL!”

Uriel turns to see Victoria running and hugging his arm; “Good morning…”

“Good morning…” Uriel replies, Valerie is in shock and says; “Hey, why are you so clingy with my brother…”

“Well...your brother and I have an unfinished date...too bad the earthquake interrupted it…”

Valerie looks at Uriel asking; “I thought you erased her memories about the events the other day?”

“I did, but everything related to the Sombras, but nothing from the date…”

“Sheesh brother, you gigolo…”

Uriel walks with Victoria hugging his arm. Valerie walks alongside angry. At that moment, someone else appears and hugs the other arm; “Hey, what are you doing with my friend?”

Tiwa pulls Uriel’s arm. Victoria makes a fake smile; “Well...I have the right, I’m her friend too…”

“I am more her friend than you…”

“No...I am…”

Victoria and Tiwa stare at each other, Uriel sighs with his eyes closed and begins to walk; “We’re going to be late, hurry up…”

“Right…”

As they walk, Victoria begins to say; “Aww man, I have a student council meeting...the new president is a real slave driver…”

“New President?” Uriel asks Victoria, Valerie looks down as she says; “Yes, he is very strict…”

They arrive at the entrance, they walk to the entrance as students begin to say; “Hey...it’s the president...make way…”

Uriel and Tiwa turn to see who it was. Tiwa opens her eyes wider as she sees a young man with brownish hair and orange colored eyes. Following him is Anastasia who has a bunch of papers with her.

“It can’t be…” Tiwa says surprised, Uriel turns around to face the new president. The new president with a serious face, he slowly walks past Uriel and Tiwa.

“Uriel...Tiwa…” The New President notices them but continues walking without even looking at them. Uriel with a serious expression doesn’t move either.

The Student Council President continues walking and enters the school building; “Anastasia, please give me the documents for the meeting…”

“Yes sir, here they are…”

Uriel and Tiwa are in shock as Tiwa says in a low tone; “Alejandro…” -TCH- Tiwa with a furious expression takes a deep breath and screams; “AAALLEEEJJAANNNDDRROOO!”

Alejandro stops walking and turns around with a serious expression; “What do you want?”

Tiwa walks towards him; “What do you mean by that? We haven’t seen each other for weeks, not even a hello? And now you are the Student Council President? What is going on here?”

“You’re so loud...I don’t have to give you explanations about anything...sorry but I have to go…Victoria, we have a meeting now...” Alejandro walks away, Victoria follows him.

Tiwa gets angrier; “HEY WAIT…” Uriel stops her as he shakes his head; “Tiwa, don’t make a scene here…” Tiwa calms down; “Sorry…”

“It all began when he was named President...he was so happy and enthusiastic, but something happened to him that made him this way…” Valerie explains with a somber expression.

“I see…”

“Little Miss Di Fiore...I trust that you finished your homework right?” Valerie hears a masculine voice and quickly runs towards Uriel. Uriel feels her trembling as he looks at the guy approaching them.

“GGYYAAHHH HE’S SO HOT!” The girls begin to scream as the man approaches. That man is Alberto Gonzalez, the son of the Rio Grande City’s Mayor and the Counselor of Sun City International Highschool.

“Y-Y-Yes, I did…” Valerie replies Alberto gets closer to her and touches her shoulder; “Come on dear, there is no need to be shy with me, if you want to come by to my office then…”

Immediately, Uriel grabs his hand and with a serious tone says; “Don’t ever touch her again…”

“Why, is she your girlfriend or something? Why not beat it, I am a counselor here…” Alberto tries to let go however, Uriel grabs harder; “If you ever try to touch her again, I will rip your arm off…”

-TCH- Alberto sees Uriel's eyes and remembers the night that the Chupacabras attacked, he begins to take a step back and says; “Whatever, I lost interest…” Albeto begins to walk away and sees a group of girls; “Hey ladies, don’t forget your appointment for this afternoon, I need to “advice” you for your classes…”

“GYYAAHHH” The girls scream with excitement as Alberto continues to walk. Valerie hugs Uriel’s back as she says; “Thank you...that man has been harassing me lately…”

“I see...don’t worry, as long as I am here, he will never touch you...I will always protect you…” Uriel says with confidence as Valerie smiles with a tear falling from her eye.

“Hey Uriel, what do you think happened to Alejandro?” Tiwa asks Uriel. Uriel walks towards the entrance; “For that information, we will need to go to our clubroom…”

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Later that day…

Uriel and Tiwa attended their classes like normal with Uriel being the center of attention. He has been surrounded by girls who want to talk to him...Alejandro remained distant...and Marjorie wasn’t there...After the classes ended, Uriel and Tiwa headed to the clubroom…

Uriel and Tiwa open the door, Carlos and Chelsea are eating chips and reading manga like always, the room is a mess. Tiwa immediately screams:

“WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED HERE?”

“Nothing, we were just chilling…” Carlos puts his legs on the table. -PPPUUMMM- Tiwa kicks him screaming; “HOW DARE YOU…”

“Hahaha, serves you right…” Chelsea laughs at Carlos who sees both of them thinking; “Damn them…” Carlos stands up and moves to another chair. Chelsea looks at Uriel and licks her lollipop in a sexy way; “So...how are you feeling? Is your body feeling better now? I heard that you fought against giant sombras?”

Tiwa notices Chelsea’s intention, she immediately stands next to him and replies; “He’s feeling better, in fact, my friend took out a user of the 16 treasures…”

“Oh, really? Now that is hot…” Chelsea chuckles. Carlos looks surprised as he asks; “16 Treasures? You mean the most powerful and legendary objects in the world?”

“Indeed we fought against one of the users and let me say that…” Uriel interrupts Tiwa; “Tiwa, save that for later...right now, we want to know what happened to Alejandro that made him that way?”

-TCH- Carlos makes a face filled with disgust; “I don’t want to mention that idiot…besides that classified for members of Yggdrasil and you two are just allies...” Uriel walks towards Carlos and grabs him from his shirt neck and forces him into the wall; “HEY, WHAT ARE YOU DOING?”

“I need answers now! There might be a chance that he is involved with something evil…” Uriel thinks back to the morning; “That strange mana that I felt before…”

“HEY STOP IT OR I WILL HAVE TO HURT YOU!” Carlos exclaims however, he struggles to move. Chelsea chuckles; “Acting all high-and-mighty and yet, Uriel has the upper hand...Uriel, don’t worry, if you want I’ll tell you but there is a catch…”

Uriel lets Carlos go, and looks at Chelsea; “What do you want?” Chelsea says in a seductive voice; “I’ll tell you everything, if...you go on a date with me…”

“HUUUHHH??” Tiwa exclaims; “Wait a minute, that’s playing dirty…”

“No, it isn’t...I am just negotiating here...so what do you say?”

“Alright…” Uriel replies without any hesitation leaving Tiwa surprised, Carlos who is on the ground only thinks; “Lucky bastard…”

“Alright, we’ll work on the details later…” Chelsea smiles, Uriel walks and sits next to her; “Now then, what happened to Alejandro?”

Chelsea told everything to Uriel and Tiwa...from the day Alejandro was named President, to his induction to Yggdrasil. How they were attacked by M.I.S.T and how Jairo died…

“It can’t be...Mr. Jairo…” Tiwa has tears in her eyes; “He was a great man who served such a great coffee...poor Alejandro, Jairo was such a great friend to him…”

“However, it was his fault that Jairo died...that’s why I hate him...besides, I really hate his attitude…” Carlos sits back to his chair. Tiwa looks at Carlos with anger, Uriel sighs; “I understand everything...thank you, Chelsea…”

“You’re welcome, I can’t wait for our date…” Chelsea winks at Uriel. Uriel looks at Tiwa; “I need to speak with Alejandro...Tiwa, I’ll be right back…”

(BBADDUUMMPP)

Uriel stops as he feels a presence approaching; “Why is she here?”

“Who?” Chelsea asks Uriel. Suddenly the door opens, Marjorie comes in saying; “Hello guys...I was late today for school but I brought some cookies for…” Marjorie looks at Uriel and her face turns red; “U-U-Uriel, what are you doing here?”

“I am a member of the club, remember? What are you doing here?”

“She is also a member, Alejandro took her in after she was removed from being the Vice-president…” Carlos explains as he drools upon seeing Marjorie in her cheerleading uniform.

“So...are you feeling better?” Marjorie asks Uriel in a shy tone. Uriel nods in agreement as he begins to leave; “Sorry, but I have things to do…” Tiwa feels jealous and screams; “I’M COMING WITH YOU!”

“Do as you please…” Uriel continues to walk, Tiwa runs to his side. Marjorie builds some courage; “Hey, Uriel…” Uriel stops and turns around; “Did you need something?”

“Hey, do you think we could talk after school some other day?”

“WWHHHHAATTT?” Carlos reacts feeling jealous. Chelsea chuckles; “Too bad for you…”

Uriel smiles a little; “Sure…” He turns around and leaves with Tiwa. Marjorie smiles; “Thank you…”

Uriel walks with Tiwa, Tiwa notices Uriel acting strange and asks; “Hey, are you okay?”

“I am, don’t worry…” Uriel says as he thinks; “My heart can’t stop pounding at great speed...why her?”

“Oh Uriel, Senpai, wants to talk to you…” Shion walks towards Uriel. Uriel looks at her and asks; “Talk to me, about what?”

“About a menace that has appeared in Sun City...Uriel, everyone can be in danger…”

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Secret Hideout…

At the secret hideout, Alejandro decided to stay at the hideout with Anastasia, the hideout has two beds on each side. Alejandro was facing a harsh decision…

“What will I do?” Alejandro looks at the ceiling, he takes a deep breath and stands up. Anastasia went to babysit Cassidy (Coyote’s Granddaughter). Alejandro stands up from his bed and slowly walks towards the chest located in the middle of the room. He looks at his old drawing where they say; Alejandro Sanchez, the Silver Hero….

“Am I really acting as a hero? What have I been thinking...the only thing I have been doing is getting myself into trouble and what’s worse...it affected those surrounding me…” Alejandro begins to rip the piece of paper; “This reality, reality sure is cruel...I guess I have no choice but to do that…”

“Master, I have returned from Master Darius' office…” Anastasia opens the door. Alejandro looks at her and thinks; “That’s right, I have her...I need her…” Alejandro slowly walks towards her; “Hey, Anastasia...you said that you would do anything for me right?”

“Yes, I did...because you are my master…”

“I see...then would you do anything I ask you?”

“Yes...I would…”

Alejandro makes a sinister smile and touches Anastasia’s shoulder; “Then I have a favor to ask you...would you die for me?”