Sun City, Kasumi’s apartment

Shion took Uriel and Tiwa to Kasumi’s apartment…

(KNOCK KNOCK)

“Come in…” Shion opens the door and says; “Senpai, I brought Uriel and Tiwa…”

Kasumi, wearing a pair of jeans and an orange blouse comes out of the kitchen; “Sorry for the mess...I was just baking some cookies…”

(BOING)

Tiwa notices her large breasts and compares them to hers; “Damn it, I lost…”

“I know how you feel…but we have each other to support” Shion says as she makes thumbs up with tears in her eyes. Tiwa with tears in her eyes also gives a thumbs up; “Thank you…”

Kasumi looks at them confused; “What are they talking about…” Kasumi looks at Uriel and blushes; “I see that you are all better, good job on taking down the Shadow tamer…”

“Thank you, I’m sorry about Jairo...I didn’t spend time with him but still...a lost life is something you never get back…”

Kasumi makes a warm smile; “It’s okay, he is now resting in peace...thank you…” Kasumi points at the table; “Please sit down, we have things to discuss…”

They decided to sit down at the table. Uriel tries one of Kasumi cookies; “They’re good…” Kasumi blushes; “Really, do you think I would make a good housewife?”

“Senpai, that’s being too forward…”

Tiwa only looks at her thinking; “What the hell?” Uriel looks at Kasumi and asks; “So, what do you need to discuss?”

“Please look at this…” Kasumi takes out her tablet and lends it to Uriel. Tiwa begins to chuckle. Uriel closes his eyes, embarrased and gives it back to her; “You have the wrong image…” Kasumi’s face turns redder as she sees that the tablet has Uriel’s picture surrounded by a heart; “I-I-It’s a misunderstanding...I-I-I…”

“Senpai, I’ll take over from here…” Shion grabs her tablet, Kasumi puts her head on the table as she thinks; “Someone kill me now…”

Shion begins to explain; “Please look at this video...on the night of the dance, a portal opened in this city and something came out…” Uriel and Tiwa see how a canine attacked a man. Tiwa looks with shock; “What was that? That thing wasn’t a Sombra…”

They see that the beast turns into a human. “I see...a shapeshifter, or a mage…” Uriel comments to Shion; “That’s right, but please see this...on the following night...the beast appeared again but this time...it contacted him…”

Uriel and Tiwa look in shock as they see the man/beast speak with Alejandro. Tiwa looks in shock; “Alejandro, what is he doing there? and Anastasia?”

“Alejandro Sanchez made contact with the mage but please look at his clothing…”

“That pattern...I know it...he is from the Navajo tribe…”

“Navajo tribe?” Uriel asks Tiwa who nods in agreement; “The Navajo tribe was a proud tribe that lived in the northern prairies...they had Shamans who managed to shape-shift into beasts...the other tribes had a name for them…”

“A name?” Shion asks Tiwa,Tiwa looks at the hand and replies; “Skinwalkers…”

“Skinwalkers? Why are they called like that?”

“Because they need to eat flesh in order to take the form of their victim...they were so fierce that it took the Ysleta, Apache and Cibola tribe to take them down...however, they were extinct for hundreds of years, why is one here?”

“Where was the portal open?” Uriel quickle asks Shion. “In a cemetery, located between the mountains…”

“I see...that place again…”Uriel makes a fist. “Do you know that place?” Tiwa asks Uriel. Uriel nods in agreement; “It’s a cursed place that no one should go near…Tiwa, what else do you know?”

“The Skinwalkers usually tried to use necromancie and summoned the dead back to the world of the living...however, I don’t know why he would make contact with…” Tiwa opens her eyes widely; “The Golden Key, he is after the golden key right?”

Kasumi who came back to her senses nods in agreement; “That’s the hypothesis that we came up with…”

“This is bad, the golden key has tremendous power, if the Skinwalker gets a hold of it...then, he would be invincible…” Tiwa comment with a frightened expression.

(BBBZZZZZZZ)

Kasumi receives a message. Her expression changes as she looks at the message that says:

M.I.S.T, Attack, Tomorrow night….

“Damn it, why now of all times…” Kasumi feels anger. Uriel looks at Kasumi; “Kasumi, I know that it is difficult for you, you must take care of M.I.S.T, and now the situation with the Skinwalker.”

Kasumi looks at Uriel with a worried expression, Uriel stands up and walks to the window; “That message you received was a warning right?”

Kasumi nods in agreement, Uriel turns around and looks at her; “Kasumi, leave Alejandro to us...Tiwa and I will make him come back to his senses. Please focus on taking care of M.I.S.T”

“But Uriel…”

Shion stands up; “Senpai, I agree with him, right now we can only focus on one situation at a time...however, if you want...I can just turn myself in...if I do that then…”

(SSLLLAAAPPP)

Kasumi slaps Shion. Tiwa and Uriel look surprised, Shion touches her cheek; “Senpai, why?”

“Why, because you were about to offer your life...right?” Kasumi replies, Shion nods in agreement. Kasumi continues to speak; “Don’t be stupid...offering your life to some strangers just becuase they claim that they will leave us alone is not an option...don’t ever suggest something like that, ever again…I would rather fight against them and start a war to let someone else die...”

“But Senpai...it’s the easiest way…and fighting a war, you could get yourself in trouble...”

“No, it isn’t...Jairo died and now you want to die as well? Shion, please don’t leave me alone...I can’t stand losing another subordinate…” Kasumi hugs Shion, Shion also begins to cry; “I’m sorry...I will never say or think of dying ever again…”

Uriel walks towards them; “A leader should always look for their subordinates, that’s what I like about you Kasumi…” Uriel grabs her shoulder; “Take care of those invaders of M.I.S.T and leave Alejandro to us, we have an alliance afterall...Good luck...Let’s go Tiwa…”

Uriel and Tiwa begin to leave. Kasumi blushes so hard that “smoke” comes out of her head. Shion looks at her worried; “Senpai, snap out of it…”

“Hey, Uriel, what’s our next move?” Tiwa asks with a face full of confusion. Uriel begins to explain; “Have your familiars look around the mountains...we can’t just go there blindly, we must know first what the Skinwalker wants to do…”

“And how are we supposed to know that?”

“I think I might help you with that?” Uriel and Tiwa hear a voice behind them. They turn around and see a beautiful woman with red hair.

“When did she arrive there, and I couldn’t detect her…”

“Who are you?” Tiwa asks the woman who smiles and says; “I am part of the HISTOREA Alliance as well…”

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The Sun has set...in the mountains there is a small graveyard located in the deepest part of the mountains... The graveyard has a gate with a sign that says "CIBOLA"

At the entrance, Navajo sits in a boulder with his legs crossed. He has his eyes closed as he remembers the destruction of his clan. Navajo sees his people slaughtered by other tribes. -TCH- “I wish I could have done more...but don’t worry my brethren...soon, I will bring you all back…” Navajo opens his eyes and smiles:

“You’re late...Alejandro, the moon is almost red…”

“Sorry, it took some time to get here while dragging her along…” Alejandro comes out of a shadow walking towards Navajo, he has Anastasia tied up and he is pulling her with a rope.

“I never thought you could be so brutal...I mean treating a woman that way…” Navajo chuckles as he teases Alejandro, Alejandro expresses anger:

“Shut up, she is a tool for my usage, that’s all...and now, she will serve her purpose…”

“Oh well. let’s begin then...time to resurrect the dead…”

Alejandro drags a barely conscious Anastasia to the graveyard. It is surrounded by a wood fence. There are seven tombs in that place. Six of them are in a position that creates a circle surrounding one that is in the middle.

“Okay Alejandro, now put her in the middle of the circle where you found the golden key…” Navajo says to Alejandro. Alejandro obeys and puts her in the circle. Navajo takes out some golden dust and begins to form a circle surrounding her; “With this, your mana and soul will serve as a sacrifice...and with it, you will serve as the revival of the Navajo tribe…oh, and your friend Jairo while we are at it...”

Anastasia doesn’t say anything, she only looks at Alejandro without any expression. Alejandro remembers the conversation he had with Navajo on that rainy night…

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February 24th; Plaza de los Lagartos (Alligator Plaza)

Alejandro and Navajo had an important conversation:

“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, Alejandro denies it:

“No way, I am not stupid, I know that you will only use me...am I right?”

“Fufufu, well I do want you...so you’re half right…”

“I knew it…” Alejandro says, stepping back, Navajo continues to speak; “Now, now...I know that you are a pure hearted guy so I would like to make another offer, think of it as a bonus...if you help me with this plan, I will revive your dead friend…”

Alejandro opens his eyes wider, lighting flashes in the sky as Navajo smiles at him. Alejandro nervously asks; “Are you telling the truth, you can bring Jairo back?” Navajo replies; “Of course...with the power of the golden key everything is possible, including bringing back the dead…”

Alejandro trembles; “Bringing him back? If you can do that...then…” Navajo chuckles; “Fufufu, I know that he didn’t deserve to die, and that you feel guilt for what happened to him right? Even worse, I bet that people blame you for what happened...but don’t feel bad, you were only acting the best way…”

Alejandro falls into his knees; “I never wanted him to die...I only wanted to help…” Navajo gets close to him; “So what do you say? Do we have a deal?” Navajo extends his hand, Alejandro stands up and grabs Navajo’s hand; “Very well, I accept...but, you will bring Jairo back…”

Navajo’s eyes begin to shine; “Excellent...you made the correct choice my sweet Alejandro...now for the things we need…first we must head to the Cibola cemetery located at the outside of this city...that place connects with the land of the dead...we will need some materials that I have and your golden key…”

Alejandro nods in agreement, Navajo says one more thing; “Oh...and we will need a sacrifice…” Alejandro looks surprised:

“A sacrifice?” Navajo makes a fist; “That’s right, however, it must be the person you hate the most, if we do someone random then the spell won’t work...it must be someone strong with strong mana...someone like the girl who is always with you…”

“Anastasia? But I don’t hate her?” Alejandro replies, Navajo winks at him:

“Anastasia Lucifugus? I’ve been observing you for a week now, and I know that deep in your heart you hate the Lucifugus, am I right? I can read your heart and the one you hate is Aleister…” Navajo uses the opportunity and stabs Alejandro with his hand.

(SSSLLLAASSSHHHH)

“What are you...doing?” Alejandro panics, Navajo chuckles as he looks at Alejandro’s eyes, his eyes begin to turn hollow:

“I am giving you a gift, the gift that you won’t doubt about your goal…Corrosio” (Corrosion)

Alejandro stops shaking and looks at Navajo with an angry face and hollow eyes; “That’s right, I hate Lucifugus...I hate Anatasia…”

“Good, in one week...you will bring her to me and we will start the ritual to bring Jairo back…” Navajo slowly disappears as Alejandro walks away; “I will bring him back…”

A few hours before the ritual...

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?”

Anastasia moves back; “Master, what is this malignant mana that I feel...someone is…”

(PPUUMM)

Alejandro kicks Anastasia, sending her to one of the beds. Anastasia tries to stand up but Alejandro begins to kick her multiple times; “Master, what are you doing?”

“I want you to die…”

“The truth is, I already felt something like that, but Master, I did not say anything because I am your tool…”

“SHUT UP, I AM NOT YOUR MASTER...YOU ARE A TOOL THAT I WILL USE...I HATE YOU...I HATE YOU...I HATE YOU…”

Anastasia stops struggling upon hearing those words, Alejandro notices that stops kicking her. He goes to his bed and takes out some rope; “Now, you will obey as the tool you are…”

Alejandro says it with a sinister smile; “Now then...time to die…”

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In the present...the ritual has started…

“Now then, Alejandro...why don’t we begin with the ritual, take off that bandage…” Alejandro begins towards Navajo; “M-M-Master…” Anastasia says as she is weak. Alejandro turns around; “Shut up, tools don’t talk, I hate you…”

(BBBADDUUMMPP)

Anastasia sheds tears as she only thinks; “As you wish…” Alejandro unwraps the key. -BBBBBOOOMMM- Golden and black colored mana begin to come out of his hand. Navajo slams his hand on the ground and begins to release his green colored mana:

“KEEP IT LIKE THAT ALEJANDRO, DON’T LOSE CONTROL...NOW I AM GOING TO BEGIN”

Navajo closes his eyes and begins to chant; “Oh spirits of the past, revive the souls of the fallen...under my command, as I am the last son of this blessed earth…my name is Ajei Navajo” (Navajo for heart)

Navajo takes out a bone, he makes a cut on his arm and bathes the bone with his blood. Navajo throws it towards Anastasia.

The bone begins to shine in a green color and floats on top of her. Suddenly, Alejandro’s golden key mana heads towards the bone , the golden dust surrounding Anastasia also begins to elevate. Navajo takes out twenty small fangs and throws them into the soil:

“NOW COME BACK MY SIBLINGS...ANIMA RESICITATIUNEM” (Soul Revival)

(BBBAADDUUUUMMPPPP)

“GGGGYYYAAHHHH” Anastasia screams as her mana drains from her body.

The bones spread mana in the soil to the fangs. Suddenly, corpses begin to rise from the ground with skeletons slowly coming out. The skeleton has animal skin and fur on their bodies, and some have beast faces like coyotes or birds.

“YES, WELCOME BACK MY SIBLINGS…” Navajo shouts with excitement, he turns and looks at Alejandro; “Now, give me his belongings…”

Alejadro takes out Jairo’s favorite cup; “Jairo, I will see you again…” Navajo grabs it and thinks; “Once I revive this guy...I will open the portal to the underworld and bring back everyone.”

At that moment, without them noticing, two figures come out of a portal and fall towards them; “Arte del Mariachi, Canción del Viento, Primera Estrofa; Rafaga de Viento Cortante” (Mariachi Art, Wind Song, First Stanza; Cutting Wind Barrage)

(SSSLLLLAASSSHHHH)

A wind barrage hits the bone, cutting it in half and destroys the cup into pieces, interrupting the ritual.

“NNOOOOO” Navajo screams; “WHO THE HELL DID THIS?” Navajo turns around and sees two figures standing behind them. Uriel in his Mariachi attire and Tiwa in her Native American attire.

“Uriel...Tiwa…Why did you do that?” Alejandro screams at Uriel. Uriel notices a strange mana emitting from him and asks; “What did you do to him?”

Navajo chuckles; “I just gave him a boost that’s all...a boost of darkness…”

Alejandro charges at Uriel trying to punch him. Uriel evades every attack; “Why, why did you do that? I wanted to bring Jairo back...Why?”

“I see...he's under a spell…” Uriel thinks as he sighs; “You idiot!” -PPPUUMM- Uriel punches Alejandro in the stomach knocking him unconscious. Uriel grabs Alejandro and throws it to Tiwa; “Take care of him…”

“Right…”

Uriel looks at an unconscious Anastasia; “I need to get her right now…” Uriel charges at great speed towards her. Suddenly, the warriors who Navajo revived charged towards him.

(RRRAAWWW)

Uriel evades their attack, however, he is forced to jump back:

“Damn it...I will have to use full force…”

“Don’t even think about it…” Navajo walks towards the cemetery entrance, he stands there with anger; “Give Alejandro back now...I need him…”

“Why do you want the golden key? You already revived those things..” Uriel replies, Navajo gets angrier; “It’s none of your business…”

“I refuse…” Uriel opens a portal behind Tiwa as he thinks:

“If we engage in battle now, Alejandro might be in danger...I’m sorry girl, but I will need to return for you later…” Uriel heads towards Tiwa and Alejandro. “WWWAAIIITT” Navajo screams as he and the warriors head towards them.

Uriel grabs both of them and enters the portal, the portal closes; “GOD DAMN IT!” Navajo screams as he punches the ground, he begins to laugh maniacally; “Not to worry, he will return...and when he does...I will rip that golden key off him…”

Anastasia begins to lose consciousness as she thinks; “Alejandro…”

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March 6th, Secret Hideout…

The next day, the sky is filled with heavy loaded clouds making it dark. Thunder and lightning can be seen from afar. Slowly, it started to rain….

Alejandro opens his eyes; “Where am I?”

He looks like he is in a secret hideout. He tries to move but he notices that he is tied up; “Hey, what’s happening? Why am I being tied-up...damn it…”

“I see that you are awake…” Alejandro sees Uriel seated on one of the beds reading a book. Alejandro gets angry:

“You bastard, why did you tie me up...let me go now…” Uriel sighs with his eyes closed; “It appears that you haven’t snapped out of it…”

“Snap out of what? What are you talking about?”

(KNOCK KNOCK)

“Coming in…” Tiwa enters the hideout. Alejandro immediately screams; “Hey, you can’t be here, this is a secret hideout…”

“So what? I don’t need your permission…” Tiwa puffs her cheeks. She walks to the other bed and brings out food; “Here Uriel, you should eat…” Uriel grabs the burrito; “Thank you…”

Tiwa looks at Alejandro and says; “I brought one for you too…” Alejandro chuckles:

“I don’t want anything coming from your filthy hands…”

“What did you say?” Tiwa gets mad, she walks towards him and stuffs the burrito in his mouth; “Now you will eat it by force...you piss me off damn it…” Alejandro is forced to eat the burrito. Tiwa takes out a bottle of water and puts it in his mouth; “Now drink up, I don’t want you to be choking…”

(COUGH COUGH)

“You bitch…” Alejandro looks at both of them and begins to say; “Why the hell did you come here? Why now? Don’t you know that when I needed you the most...you were never there…”

Tiwa and Uriel are speechless as Alejandro continues; “I thought you were my friends...I thought that with you here, I wasn’t going to be left alone anymore...but I was wrong...when those bastards attacked Yggdrasil, I was left alone...and now Jairo is dead...because of me…” Alejandro begins to cry:

“I HATE YOU, I HATE YOU….”

“I see…” Uriel doesn’t say anything at first, he looks at Tiwa and begins to speak; “Let me tell you something...you are not the only one who was alone...that’s something that we three have in common…”

“Have in common? Have you ever lost anyone precious to you?”

“Of course we have...Tiwa lost her entire tribe and her life...I lost my father, my family and even my own memories...we were too...alone like you…”

“You bastards...playing mind games with me…” Alejandro struggles once more.

“My...oh my...it appears that he is in a bad situation now…” Alejandro hears the voice of a woman. The door opens and a woman with red hair enters the hideout. Alejandro looks at her and asks; “Who are you?”

“My name is Heidi Muller...I am the Vice-Director of the Yggdrasil American branch...oh my, what a splendid hideout you got here…” Heidi walks towards him, Alejandro asks; “What do you want with me?”

“Well, you are a member of Yggdrasil after all...so it is obvious for me to worry about you…”

“Cut the crap...I am not an official member...you guys only want me for my golden key...that’s all…”

“Fufufu...this curse that he has is something right...Charro Negro?” Heidi looks at Uriel who nods in agreement; “This curse is called “Corrosio”(Corrosion), which slowly begins to rot the person who is cursed...I’m afraid I won’t be able to cure him…”

“Oh, and what about your mother?” Heidi asks Uriel who shakes his head; “Mother is busy right now...but don’t worry, I asked someone else, and she is about to arrive at this moment…”

Suddenly, someone opens the door; “Alejandro…” Alejandro looks at a beautiful girl with purple hair and a school uniform running towards him; “Valerie…” Valerie stands in front of him; “Are you alright...what happened to you?”

“Stay away...I hate you...you...have been avoiding me for weeks...and now you come here...don’t try to fool me you bit….”

(SSSSLLLAAAPPPPP)

Everyone is surprised by what happened. Valerie breathes heavily as her hand is red, Alejandro’s cheek is also red as he exclaims; “Why did you do that?”

“You idiot...you don’t understand at all...you know how hard it was for me to see you like that with Marjorie? Sheesh…”

Alejandro is left speechless. Valerie continues to speak; “Alejandro, do you know how much I care about you? How it pains me to see you that way...it breaks my heart when I see you suffer.”

Valerie slowly leans towards him and hugs him; “Alejandro, please...come back to me...I miss seeing the enthusiastic and carefree guy...seeing you with anger and sorrow is just not normal...Alejandro please...smile once again…”

Alejandro begins to cry; “Valerie...I…” Valerie slowly closes her eyes and says; “This may hurt you, but it’s for your best…” Slowly, Valerie shines in a golden color as she begins to pray:

“Oh Dios, Libera a tu hijo de esta maldición...y traelo de vuelta a tu gloria…” ( Oh lord,free you son from this curse and bring him back to your glory…)

“AAAHHHH” Alejandro screams as he feels pain all over his body. Valerie holds him tighter; “Alejandro, hang in there…”

Soon, dark green mana begins to come out of Alejandro’s mouth and eyes as the curse is slowly lifting. Valerie uses more mana making the whole area shine. After a few moments, Valerie stops shining, Alejandro slowly closes his eyes.

“Impressive, to use that level of mana for such a young age...who is that girl?” Heidi asks Uriel. Uriel smiles a little and replies; “She’s my younger sister, the daughter of the Solitary Wolf…” Heidi chuckles; “I see...that explains everything...not to mention she is Maria, the Scarlet Maiden’s daughter as well…”

“Valerie?” Alejandro regains consciousness, Valerie separates a little; “Yes it’s me…” Alejandro smiles; “It looks like you saved me yet again…” Alejandro chuckles and hugs her saying; “I’m sorry...I’m sorry…”

Valerie pats his head; “It’s okay...you big dummy…”

Tiwa turns around and without saying anything goes outside. Heidi notices that and follows her.

Outside, Tiwa looks at the sky and thinks; “It appears...I already lost…” Heidi comes out and asks; “Is everything okay?”

Tiwa avoids looking at her and replies; “Yes, it’s just, I wanted to see the rain…” Heidi looks up and sees that it isn’t raining; “Rain...but I don’t…” Heidi looks at Tiwa shaking and tears falling from her face; “I see...that kind of rain…”

Heidi comes closer and hugs her; “You know, it’s okay for a maiden to cry...but don’t get discouraged, you are still young…”

“What are you talking about? I am only crying because I remember a sad movie...that’s all…” Tiwa replies with a shaking voice, Heidi chuckles; “Fufufu...you’re probably right…”

(PPPUUUMMM)

“AAALLLEEJJJAANNNDDRROOO!!” Heidi and Tiwa hear Valerie screaming, they immediately come back inside and see Alejandro on the ground.

“AAAHHHH” Alejandro moves around feeling pain. His left arm begins to shake as black veins begin to emerge from the golden key.

“Alejandro, what’s wrong...please...tell…” Valerie tries to touch him; however, she is immediately burned. Uriel holds her; “Valerie stops...it’s too dangerous to do that…”

Alejandro’s body begins to cover itself with the black veins that go all the way to his head and feet. “This is bad, if this keeps up, he’s going to die…” Tiwa says with a worried expression. Heidi walks forward; “Oh dear, Alejandro, by releasing the power of the golden key, it’s beginning to take over your body like a virus...you naughty child...putting two beautiful young women in such a worried state? You sure have to learn more…”

Uriel looks at her and asks; “What are you planning to do?” Heidi looks at him and chuckles; “Fufufu...I am about to save his life…” Heidi extends her hand and touches Alejandro’s left arm. She closes her eyes, her breath becomes visible, almost as if it was freezing. Heidi begins to chant:

“Absoluter Nullpunkt; Mars” (Absolute Freeze; Mars)

(CCCHHIIINNNNGGG)

Steam covers the room as Heidi slowly freezes Alejandro’s body. In a blink of an eye, Heidi manages to stop the black veins from spreading and freezes the left side of Alejandro’s body. Uriel carries him to his bed as Alejandro has his eyes closed.

“There we go...Alejandro is out of danger, for now…” Heidi says as she passes her arm on her forehead, cleaning the sweat. Valerie grabs her burned hand, Uriel notices and immediately heals her. Valerie looks at Uriel; “Uriel, that curse, it spread too much, I’m afraid, I won’t be able to heal him anymore…”

“I know, it’s too much for him…” Uriel replies, Tiwa looks at Uriel and asks; “So, what’s going to happen to him?”

“The golden key has burned Alejandro’s internal organs, he has only a couple of hours to live…” Heidi says to Tiwa. - CCCCRRRAASSSHHHH- Lightning flashes in the room, and rain begins to fall with intensity. Tiwa falls onto her knees:

“NOOO…..IT CAN’T BE…”

“Big brother, tell me she’s lying…” Valerie holds Uriel. Uriel hugs her, making Valerie cry. Heidi looks at them and explains; “I’m afraid it’s the truth, right now, not even a miracle can save him...he will need something divine…if only there was something divine on this region” Heidi smiles at Uriel; “Oh, yes there is...however, judging by his appearance. I’d say there is only a 20% chance of him surviving…”

Everyone looks at Heidi with a face filled with confusion, Uriel looks at her and asks; “What do you mean by that?”

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CIBOLA Cemetery…

(DRIP DRIP DRIP DRIP DROP DROP )

As the heavy rain falls, sitting in a boulder with his legs crossed, Navajo waits impatiently. He is throwing rocks towards Anastasia as a game:

“I can’t believe he is making me wait this long...it’s almost a full day...the sun is beginning to set...DAMN THAT ALEJANDRO…”

Navajo throws a small pebble to Anastasia’s head. Anastasia is hanging with her hands tied to a wooden post in the middle of the cemetery. She begins to bleed as she slowly opens her eyes. Navajo walks towards her:

“I’m sorry little girl, but it looks like your master isn’t coming...I’m sorry I had to treat you this way but...it will all be over soon…”

“Anastasia looks at Navajo with a blurry image as she thinks; “Even though I am bleeding...even though I am thirsty and I am starving...I can withstand all that...however…”

Anastasia remembers Alejandro’s words; “SHUT UP, I AM NOT YOUR MASTER...YOU ARE A TOOL THAT I WILL USE...I HATE YOU...I HATE YOU...I HATE YOU…”

Anastasia looks to the sky as rain falls to her face; “Those words, really...hurt more than any external wound...but the question is...why?”

Navajo walks to the exit; “Dusk is approaching my brethren...and we don’t need that stupid golden key, there are other ways...for that, go get me 30 sacrifices...I will do the ritual mannually….”

(RRRAAAWWW)

The Navajo warriors charge towards the city as Navajo looks to the sky with a sinister smile; “Soon, I will open the gates of the underworld...and this world will fall…”

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Sun City; Yggdrasil’s Headquarters

The hideout was intact, despite the restaurant being destroyed. Rosa Gutierrez (member of Yggdrasil) looks at the monitor. She looks at the time as she thinks; “The operation will begin in 20 minutes...Oh lord, please, let them be safe…”

“So, the fight will begin...huh…” Rosa hears a voice, she immediately takes out a gun and points at the darkness; “Who’s there…” Uriel slowly come out with his hands on his pocket:

“Sorry...I didn’t mean to scare you…”

“You’re...Uriel Di Fiore…” Rosa expresses surprise, Uriel stands in front of her; “It's a pleasure, Rosa Gutierrez, I believe this is the first time we have spoken directly…”

“What are you doing here?”

“I came here to get the World Tree Seed…”

“The World Tree Seed...why? How do you know about that object...it’s forbidden for anyone who is not a member to touch it…”

“I need it for Alejandro…”

“For Alejandro? No...it’s too soon...if he were to touch it now...we would…”

“Alejandro’s dying…” Uriel interrupts Rosa; “What did you say?”

“Indeed he is…” Heidi says as she walks towards them. Rosa sits on her chair with tears in her eyes as she asks:

“What do you mean by dying?” Heidi begins to explain; “Alejandro was under a spell...he used the golden key’s power and now, the poison has spread all over his body, burning his internal organs, he has only 2 hours to live…”

“N-N-No...it can’t be…” Rosa cries as Heidi continues to explain:

“The World Tree Seed, is a divine object that reconstructs the body...if Alejandro were to absorb it, there would be only a 20% chance that he would survive...the object is behind you, on that vault...There are only 3 people who know the code...one of them is dead...the other is not around and finally you…”

Heidi looks at Uriel; “It’s like I said, I can’t open the vault but she can...Rosa is the one who will decide Alejandro’s fate…” Uriel looks at a devastated Rosa, he walks towards her and gets into one knee; “Mrs. Gutierrez, I understand how you feel...he is my friend and I don’t want him to die...if there is a chance that he could survive...I would take it…”

“Uriel, I see him as my son...I never wanted him to suffer like this...but it’s too dangerous, if he absorbs it...his life will never be the same…and he might die...what should I do? There has to be another way...”

“That’s what he wants, you know him more than I do...he hates normal life, that’s why he focuses on the paranormal...so please, I beg you...let us have the Seed…” Uriel asks Rosa.

(BEEP BEEP BEEP)

The monitor beeps, everyone looks at the monitor as red dots appear on the city; “What is happening?” Rosa puts live images on the camera and they see the Navajo Warriors attacking the people.

“The Navajo warriors that the boy revived are now attacking the people...they approached in a silent way that the sensors didn’t detect them...it looks like they are abducting them…” Heidi says as she bites her nail; “That boy is about to begin the ritual...we ran out of time…”

Heidi looks at Rosa and asks; “So, Rosa...what’s it going to be?”

Rosa looks at Uriel and Heidi as the computer continues to beep.

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Secret Hideout…

(BADUMP BADUMP BADUMP)

“NDRO...ANDRO...ALEJANDRO...ALEJANDRO…” Alejandro hears a voice and slowly opens his eyes. He sees Valerie and Tiwa looking at him with a worried expression; “Valerie, Tiwa...what happened? Why can’t I feel my left arm?”

“...” Tiwa and Valerie don’t say anything. Alejandro looks that his arm is frozen, he begins to chuckle:

“This is so cool...my arm is completely frozen, I always wanted to feel something like that?”

Tiwa and Valerie look at eachother and chuckle. Alejandro gets confused; “What’s so funny?”

“Alejandro, you’re in a critical situation...yet, you look so amused...it’s hilarious?”

“Wait...I’m in a critical situation?” Alejandro panics causing the girls to laugh more. Alejandro also laughs; “Yes...of course I know, I can feel it…I guess this is the end of the road for me…”

Suddenly a portal opens, Uriel and Heidi cross the portal; “Ahh, so you’re awake…”

Alejandro looks at Uriel and Heidi; “Uriel...who is that woman?”

“My name is Heidi Muller...I am the Vice-Director of the American Branch of Yggdrasil…” Heidi replies to Alejandro. Alejandro gets surprised; “Really, that means that you are my boss...I’m sorry for my rude behavior Ms. Muller...”

“Fufufu...no need to be so formal...Call me Heidi…”

“R-R-Right…” Alejandro replies thinking; “She’s so beautiful…” Uriel walks forward and hears his rhythm; -BADUMP BADUMP BADUMP- Alejandro with a worried expression asks; “Be honest with me...how much time do I have left?” Uriel sighs; “Judging by the rhythm of the soul and the mana that spreads to your body...you have 1 hour…”

The girls are in shock, Alejandro nods in agreement; “I see...well then, I guess this is the end...you know, I remember what I did these past days...the way I treated Anastasia...and how I used her...what a worthless piece of scum I am…” Alejandro cries with tears in his eyes. Valerie steps forward:

“It wasn’t your fault...you were being controlled”

“Controlled…” Alejandro interrupts Valerie; “No, I did that on my own free will...I could feel it...I feel so ashamed...I think it’s better if I just died now…”

Uriel steps forward and grabs him by the neck and lifts his body. “UURRRRIIEELLL, WHAT ARE YOU DOING?” Valerie exclaims as Tiwa and Heidi look at him surprised. Alejandro has trouble breathing; “W-W-What are you doing?”

“You said that you wanted to die...so I am just helping you with that…'' Uriel says as he creates a mana barrier surrounding them so no one can interfere. Uriel continues to speak:

“Now listen you idiot...You said that you made such horrible things right? You betrayed Anastasia, the only girl who was loyal to you and left her to die...I believe that you are a coward...wanting to die like this…”

(COUGH COUGH)

“You don’t understand, I am a sinner…”

Uriel lets Alejandro go. He creates a sword and points at him; “You know, everyone has their sins...yes you made a mistake...but what are you going to do? Are you just going to die like that? Or are you going to save an innocent girl who was just following orders?”

Alejando begins to remember Anastasia, the way she never left his side and how she was always there for him, to the point that he began seeing her as a friend. Alejandro begins to cry; “You’re right...you’re right...but I am weak...I’m so weak, that I let myself be controlled…and now she is going to die”

“You say that you are weak, but that’s okay...remember that you are the Silver Hero…” Uriel throws him a badge of a Silver Space Ranger with Alejandro’s name. Alejandro looks at it and remembers:

“I AM THE SILVER SPACE RANGER...ONE DAY, I WILL STRONG AND BE THE SILVER HERO…”

Alejandro slowly stands up, breaking the ice. Tiwa gets worried; “Alejandro, don’t do that...the ice…” Alejandro smiles; “It’s okay...I am dying anyways...Uriel, I am weak, but I want to save…” Alejandro begins to fall forward, Uriel holds him:

“Not so fast, you said that you are weak, and if you go like that, you won’t be able to do anything…” Uriel helps Alejandro sit on the bed as he dispels the barrier. Alejandro, breathing heavily, looks at him; “What can I do?”

“Alejandro, remember that you are a member of Yggdrasil and that you have the right to use this…” Heidi, who is holding a case, puts it on the bed and opens it. “What is that?” Tiwa asks as a bright light shines in the suit-case.

Heidi smiles; “This is the World Tree Seed, Alejandro, this is the only way to save you...Your life is ending, and not even a miracle can save you... the only is to completely change your body, if you succeed, then the poison within your body will disappear…”

“Really?” Tiwa asks with excitement. Heidi continues to explained; “However, that process can be fatal...many of Yggdrasil members have died within the process...that’s why, you needed to train your body but we have no time....but instead of 0%, you will have 20%...the Tree Seed will fuse with you, Alejandro, will you accept?”

“I do..” Alejandro accepts without any hesitation. Heidi smiles; “Very well, take a deep breath and touch the seed. Alejandro takes a deep breath, he touches the seed. The seed shines a bright white color as it begins to fuse with Alejandro.

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Sun City International Airport…

In a private jet...the three members of M.I.S.T arrive to complete their mission…

“Aww man...we’re back in this boring city…” Flood, an agent of M.I.S.T who appears to be a young adult, says as she walks stretching her arms.

“Shut up, it was your fault that we needed to come back...if you had paid attention that Shion Saito created a clone...then we would have been done by now…” Drought, the tallest member, says to Flood. Flood begins to argue; “Well that might be true, but the original plan was for you to take her down...you idiot…”

“WHO’RE YOU CALLING AN IDIOT!”

“You...Idiot…”

“Both of you stop it...it was M.I.S.T’s fault and that’s all...right now, we need to hunt Shion Saito as fast as we can, otherwise...our boss will get angry…” Typhoon, the leader of the group expresses anger.

“There’s no need to look for me...because I am here…”The three members of M.I.S.T hear a feminine voice. Suddenly, golden chains fall towards their direction.

(BBBBOOOMMM)

The agents avoid the attack with ease. “Agents, prepare for battle…”

As the smoke screen clears, a figure is seen walking towards them. A young woman with blonde hair and yellow eyes approaches them. She walks with a serious expression as she has her esper suit on.

“Hahaha...so, she came voluntarily for us to kill her…” Flood expresses excitement. Drought looks at Flood:

“Don’t let your guard down...this may be a trap…”

“You’re right...this is a trap…” Shion says with a sinister smile as her yellow eyes shine brighter. The agents of M.I.S.T notice that a giant circle beneath them, the circle has the kanji symbol; “輸送” (Transport)

Shion puts both hands on the ground and chants; “Shinsei na crane yusou” (Sacred Crane Transportation) -CCCHHHIIINNNNGGGG- Golden chains come out of the ground and wrap the members of M.I.S.T. The ground begins to shine a golden color as the three members and Shion disappear from the airport.

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Near the Mountains…

The Franklin Mountains...an extension of mountains and hills that split Sun City in two… Located in the Northern part of the Mountains, there is a little canyon...on that canyon is where the final battle between Yggdrasil and M.I.S.T was about to begin…

(BBBBOOOOMMM)

The members of M.I.S.T appear in the canyon, they look around the are:

“So, we are in the mountains huh…”

“That’s right, we didn’t want Sun City to become a battlefield...so I transported you here…”

“Impressive...let me ask you this, how did you know we were going to arrive?” Typhoon asks Shion. Shion points at Flood, Flood, doesn’t know why, suddenly a small spider comes out of her cloak causing her to panic.

“EWW...I HATE SPIDERS, KILL IT...KILL IT…” Flood panics, Drought sighs; “You idiot...she had a familiar implanted in you…”

“That’s right, one of my spirit familiar was slowly watching over you and tracking your position...I just calculated where you were going to land…”

“I see...very impressive, young girl...but now, you are at a disadvantage...because our mission is to kill you…”

“YEAH, TOO BAD FOR YOU, IT’S 3 VS 1” Flood shouts with excitement. Shion makes a smile as she looks calm.

“Oh, you think so…” The agents hear a voice from the hill. Carlos in his esper suit standing on top looking down as he screams; “I only see you at a disadvantage…”

“He’s right…” The agents turn to their backs as they see Kasumi who also has her esper suit on as well. She slowly takes out her katana as and points it at the agents as she says:

“This isn’t going to be like last time...you caught us off guard, but now...You will know the true power of Yggdrasil…”

Typhoon looks at her; “Ahh, the leader...tell me, have you learned your lesson? Or perhaps, we should kill that girl right now…”

Kasumi gets angry and releases an enormous amount of mana; “I will tell you this one more time...if you dare lay a finger to my subordinates...I WILL KILL YOU!”

“I see...very well, have it your way, our mission is to kill Shion Saito, but if you insist on getting in our way...then we will kill all the members of Yggdrasil…”

Typhoon extends his arm to the sky and begins to release a thick mist that will soon cover the whole area. Kasumi smiles as she thinks; “We were expecting you to do that…” The mist covers the whole area.

The curtain rises for the revenge match:

Yggdrasil vs. M.I.S.T