Hotel Mexica; Estado de México

After exploring the Zocalo. The group decided to go to the Hotel. They soon left the urban area and headed to the place where they would be staying. The five-star hotel was a modern building located in the middle of a lake with a large bridge connecting them.

“WWOOOOWWW” Alejandro and Estephan scream as they see the large hotel. The bus takes them towards the hotel.

“Alright everyone, I want you to behave…we will assign the rooms and roommates when we arrive at the hotel…” Dr. Escobar gives instructions. Uriel, who sits at the end, looks at the window as he thinks about Felicitas and her Mariachi Art.

Marjorie uses this opportunity and sits next to him; “Hey, Uriel?” Uriel looks at her; “Oh Marjorie…is there something you need?”

“I uhmm…well…I wanted to ask if you want to walk at the lake tonight…you know to explore…” Marjorie blushes and avoids looking at him. Uriel feels his heart beating faster:

“If that’s what you want…then I don’t mind…”

“Really?” Marjorie smiles with excitement. Uriel nods in agreement.Marjorie quickly returns to where Marinette and Madeline are. -GYYAAHHH- The girls let out a scream and hug Marjorie.

(ZOOM ZOOM)

Uriel’s phone rings, he looks at a message from Alejandro; “YOU LUCKY DOG!” Uriel looks at both Alejandro and Stephan making a heart with their hands. Uriel chuckles; “I guess this is how it feels like to be a normal teenager.

Uriel looks outside once more, his eyes open wider as he sees the silhouette of what appears to be a woman dressed in white standing in the tree. Uriel blinks and sees again but the woman is gone, making him doubt what he just saw:

“What was that? Was it a ghost or…”

“We’ve arrived…” The students get excited as the bus slowly parks at the entrance of the hotel.

They enter the lobby, the professors go to check in. The students wait at the lobby, each of them separated into their usual groups. Uriel and Leticia sit separated from the rest. Uriel looks at the window wondering what he saw. Leticia reads a book on the couch. Meanwhile, Kasumi, who is feeling much better looks at the restroom:

“Oh my, I am looking really pale…”

“Of course you do…you’ve been sick this entire day…” Johanna chuckles as she puts on some lipstick.

“Johanna, do you think that silhouette is actually, Quetz…”

“Kasumi, let’s just enjoy the trip…if it is, then, we prepare for the worst…but for now, I am going to have fun tonight!” Johanna interrupts Kasumi, she winks as she walks outside. Kasumi chuckles:

“You’re always so calm…maybe I should relax as well…” Kasumi looks at the mirror again. Suddenly, she feels sick again and runs to the toilet once more.

“ALRIGHT EVERYONE GATHER UP!” Dr. Ortiz has a list and begins to speak:

“Alright, I will give this list to the Student Council President and he will give you instructions on what you will do…here”

Dr. Ortiz gives the list to Alejandro; “Oh man, why me?” Alejandro looks nervous. He takes a deep breath and begins to speak:

“Alright, so for the roommates, I will give the names of the people who are going to be staying together.”

“So, I would love it if you guys don’t pair me up with those cheese-smelling people…” Ana expresses disgust as she looks at LeFleur.

“What did you say? Well, we wouldn't like to be paired up with you arrogant stupides…” Marinette talks back. Ana gets angry and throws a middle finger at them. Marinnette and Madeline walk towards Ana.

“This is bad, they are going to fight…” Marjorie looks at Victoria and Angela who also have a nervous expression. Crespo and Angel stand in front of Ana; “Back off…unless you want a beatdown…”

Antoine, with a face full of anger, charges straight at Cortes. He prepare to throw a fist:

“Tu paieras” (You will pay)

(PPPUUMMM)

Alejandro, in a blink of an eye, stops them by stepping in the middle.

“So Fast!!” The six students speak at the same time. Alejandro sighs with his eyes closed and explains:

“Look you guys, I understand you don't like each other but bear with it. We are part of the same school and right now, we are together!”

The two girls from France begin to speak in French: “qui pense-t-il qu'il est, nous ne suivrons pas ses ordres.” (Translates: who does he think he is, we are not going to follow his orders.)

Alejandro listens, goes to where the two girls are, smiles and responds: “Vous devez suivre mes ordres, je suis président du conseil des élèves après tout.” (Translates: You have to follow my orders, I am the student council president after all)

“Wait, you can speak French?” The girls say with a surprise face. Alejandro nods as he smiles. He turns around and puts a serious face, gathers everyone in the lobby and says:

“Listen all of you, I may be your age but I am still the student council president. I will not tolerate any bad behavior, if you want to fight then grab your stuff and go!! None of you is obligated to stay, but if you decide to stay you will follow my lead. Understand!!!” Alejandro puts a serious face making all the students answer at the same time:

“Understood!”

The students, who look surprised, grab their luggage and go to their room. Dr. Ortiz grabs Alejandro´s shoulder and says:

“Good job Alejandro, now that is how a leader acts.”

Alejandro looks around and sees the faculty members smiling at him. He sighs once again and thinks to himself; “Man, that was rough!”

Uriel walks past Alejandro and grabs his shoulder; “You did well, my friend…” Alejandro feels confident as he only nods in agreement.

“EVERYONE, WE WILL GO TO THE POOL AFTER YOU GUYS SETTLE!!!”

“HHHUURRRAAAYYYY!!!!!”

The groups to sleep were formed by the following:

Room 520; Marjorie, Madeline and Marinnette

Room 521; Victoria, Ana, Angela and Leticia

Room 525; Alejandro, Crespo, Stephan and Raul

Room 526; Antoine, Angel and Uriel

Dr. Escobar and Dr. Ortiz are spouses and share a room. Kasumi and Johanna also share a room.

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Room 520; Marjorie, Madeline and Marinnette

The girls decided to put their beds together and have a card game…

“Gyaah…so he really accepted?” Marinette expresses excitement as she draws out a card. Marjorie, looking embarrassed, nods in agreement. Madeleine picks a card from her sister.

“I don’t know what to do or say, I’m so nervous…” Marjorie grabs a card from Marinette.

“Okay, you need to stay calm first amie” (Friend in feminine) Madeleine puts her cards down, I know that we will go to the pool tonight and you have a cute swimsuit right?”

Marjorie nods in agreement. Marinette begins to speak; “Then it’s simple, go seduce him with those two secret weapons.” Marinette points at Marjorie’s breast, Marjorie gets embarrassed and cover them:

“I don’t think Uriel is into those sorts of things…”

“Oh come amie, you need to stop being shy because if you don’t, the red-head fille (Girl)will steal him away from you…”

“You really think so?” Marjorie looks concerned. The twins nod in agreement, Marjorie takes a deep breath and gathers courage:

“Right, then I will confess my feelings tonight…”

“Hourra” The twins express joy. The girls look at each other as Marinette thinks:

“Our Amie is trying to seduce a demon…but we are prohibited to tell her…what should we do?”

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Room 521; Victoria, Ana, Angela and Leticia

“Aww come on…I really want to go to the pool…” Victoria tries to put the top part of the bikini on.

“L-L-Let me help you…” Angela tries to help her. Ana chuckles; “Well you do have really large balloons there, are you sure it’s your size…”

“Of course, I wore it last winter when I went to Miami, I think my breasts got bigger…” Victoria finally puts it on.

“Really?” Ana looks surprised. Angela and Ana get changed as well. Victoria looks at the mirror and makes a pose:

“Hermosa! With this swimsuit, Uriel will definitely fall for me…”

Angela looks at herself and asks in a low tone; “Do you think he will like mine?”

“Of course, but he is mine, remember…” Angela chuckles. Ana finishes putting on her swimwear; “Why are you so fixated on Uriel? I mean, I know he is hot but is he really that special?”

“WWHHHAATTT OF COURSE HE IS!!” Victoria shouts, Angela nods in agreement; “He’s super smart, athletic and a gentleman.”

“Right, and I already went on a date with him so that gives me an advantage…” Victoria makes a smirk. Ana teases her:

“Oh yeah? Well, I think you need a reality check because I heard that he also went on a date with Chelsea Lockhart and I think Marjorie and even Ms. Miyazono is after him. Plus there is also Valerie right?”

Victoria looks at her nervously; “You’re right…and I think he is so into Marjorie…No no no, I need to have him for myself..”

Ana chuckles; “Well, how about asking her…I mean she is Uriel’s partner…”

Victoria and Angela look at the girl who is reading a book on the corner of the bed. Leticia Marino reads her book as she notices the girls.

“Oh yeah, I forgot that she was here…” Victoria thinks as she approaches Leticia with a fake smile; “Hey, you’re Uriel’s partner right? Could you tell us more about him?”

Leticia lifts her head and gets nervous as she notices the girls looking at her; “I-I-I aughh…well…he is nice…”

“What a pain…” Victoria thinks to herself as she asks; “Is there something more, I mean did he talk about other girls?”

“N-N-No…he just…” Leticia enters in a state of panic and leaves. “HEY WAIT!” Victoria tries to stop her but Angela stops Victoria; “I think we should just leave her…”

“Oh, alright…” Victoria sighs with her eyes closed. Ana looks at the door thinking:

“Leticia Marino…that girl is hiding something…I must tell Angel and Crespo…”

Leticia runs in the hallway as she thinks; “I must find some place safe…some place where I can be alone…”

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Room 525; Alejandro, Crespo, Stephan and Raul

In Alejandro's room, the boys play video games…

“Hahaha…who knew you were good using “Joker” Alejandro, I’m impressed.” Crespo expresses excitement. The boys (except for Raul) are playing the famous Smash Ultimate,* Alejandro is an expert using “Joker”, Crespo uses “Ike” and Stephan is using “Dark Pit.”

“Well, I do have some experience, I’ve competed in National Tournaments before…”

“Oh yeah, well, take this…” Stephan beats both of them with “Dark Pit’s Final Smash.”

“Hey men, what the hell…” Alejandro exclaims. Stephan makes a smirk; “Well, I am the current Champion in my home country…”

“Damn you…”

“Haha, you two are cool, I thought that you were a pair of losers…” Crespo laughs, both of them look at him awkwardly.

“So, are you going to the pool? I want to see those chicks in swimsuits…” Crespo continues to play but imagines the girls in bikinis, he looks at Alejandro and asks; “Hey, who do you think will look hotter? Marjorie or Victoria?”

“Marjorie of course…” Alejandro doesn’t hesitate. “Well, I think Victoria will look awesome” Crespo comments with excitement.

“Foolish novices, it doesn’t matter who looks hotter, the important thing is to enjoy the view…” Stephan stands up and points at the ceiling. Crespo and Alejandro clap. Stephan looks at Alejandro with his swollen cheek; “So, was it worth looking at the girls Alejandro?”

Alejandro chuckles as he avoids answering but thinks; “Totally worth it…”

Note: You will read about Alejandro’s incident in the special chapters

Raul closes his book and stands up; “You guys are hopeless, I’m going now…”

“Are you going to the pool?” Alejandro asks, Raul doesn’t say a word,Stephan chuckles:

“I bet he is…”

Stephan hurries and runs to the pool as well. Alejandro is about to walk but Crespo stops him:

“Hey Alejandro, one thing, you should be careful when you’re near Uriel Di Fiore…he is dangerous…”

Alejandro notices his looks and smiles; “I see…and why is that?”

“Well, because he looks like bad news…and…” Crespo hesitates to continue speaking.

Alejandro gives a thumbs up; “Don’t worry about it…Uriel is my friend…”

Both of them head to the pool…

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Room 526; Antoine, Angel and Uriel

In this room, the powerful tension of rivalry and fear was suffocating…. Angel and Antoine had a grudge against each other…

“Damn it…why do I have to be with this cheese-smeller…” Angel expresses displeasure, Antoine looks at him with anger:

“Oh yeah, well, I prefer to sleep in the ceiling than being with you…”

Uriel looks at both of them and sighs; “These guys are annoying…” Uriel finishes unpacking; “Hey, guys, you should really finish unpacking if you want to go to the pool”

“Hey peasant, shut it, this is a problem for nobles…” Antoine exclaims, Crespo continues to speak:

“Yeah, someone evil like you shouldn’t have the right to speak Charro Negro…”

(BADUMP)

Upon hearing those words, Uriel chuckles; “I see…so you know who I am…”

Antoine and Angel look at eachother and take a few steps back, Uriel releases mana in the bed’s blankets. The blankets move by themselves and like serpents, tie both Angel and Crespo from the hands and slams them on the wall.

“LET US GO! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?” Both of them panic. Uriel touches the wall and creates spikes from the wall pointing at the guys’ backs. Uriel begins to speak:

“Now listen, both of you, I am not very patient and you guys made me mad…so if you want to live answer me this; how do you know who I am?”

“W-W-We belong to an organization called M.A.G.I.C”

“MAGIC?”

“Yes, the Mage's Association for Gifted and Investigations of Chaos” Crespo answers with a trembling voice. Uriel looks at both of them and asks:

“So, why are you hear?”

“We can’t tell you, it’s a secret…”

“I see…either way, I don’t care.” Uriel lets both of them go and walks to the window; “You can rest easy, I have no intention of hurting you and judging from your reaction, you’re weak when it comes to manna huh…”

Antoine looks at Crespo; “We are not like Yggdrasil agents, we don’t fight against Shadows. We do investigations, that's all…”

“I see, well, then here is a warning, don’t get in my way…or else, you will pay…” Uriel smiles with his red eyes making the guys nervous.

Uriel jumps off the window disappearing from their sight.

(KNOCK KNOCK)

“HEY GUYS, ARE YOU READY FOR THE POOL?”Alejandro asks as he stands on the other side of the door.

Antoine and Angel hear someone knocking, both of them look scared. Antoine begins to speak; “Hey, Angel, how about we call a truce for now…I don’t want to make him angry anymore…”

“Yeah, I agree…” Both of them shake hands. They decide to go with the others to the pool and have fun.