《Crimson Moon》Vol. 6- Chapter 3: El Charro Negro vs. Quetzalcoatl

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During the age of the Gods, in Mesoamerica, powerful beings ruled over the earth. Creatures with the shape of animals ruled the lands with an iron fist. Their powerful mana made them Gods. These Gods destroyed civilizations and created new ones. Among them, the one known as the leader of the Gods. The creator of life for the Ancient Olmecs and Aztecs, the one who was previously known as Kukulkan. The Feathered Serpent; Quetzalcoatl. It is said that when the Conquistadors (Conquerors) invaded the lands, the Gods disappeared and marked the end of their era. People believed that Quetszalcoatl was just a legend and that he never existed…but they were wrong…

Present…

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“¡CORRAN POR SUS VIDAS!” (Run for your life) Chaos spreads around the area of Xochimilco as people run for their lives. Others film on what’s going on and make a live stream over the Social Media platforms. Others kneel down and pray for their lives on what they were seeing.

Everyone sees the silhouette of a Giant Serpent. The Feathered Serpent; the serpent’s belly is orange, the head of the serpent has a pattern of red and blue feathers. It has blue eyes, fangs, and a serpent’s tongue slithering. The body has green and red scales covering it all around until its tail. The wings inside have white feathers with the side being red. The outside of the feathers are green as well. The size of the God extends two kilometers of length.

“The Guardian God: QUETZALCOATL” Adihe says, completing the transformation. Uriel looks with shock, he looks at everyone frightened; “Damn it, why now? I have to move now!”

Uriel looks at the Cortes and LeFleur; “Angel and Crespo listen to me, grab the twins and get out of here…run as fast as you can!”

Angel and Crespo look at the God with shock and didn’t listen. -TCH- Uriel raises his voice; “ANGEL…CRESPO…NOW!” The guys finally listen and each of them grab a twin and run away. Uriel looks at Alejandro; "Alejandro we must…”

(RRRAAAWWW BBOOOOMMMM)

Quetzalcoatl attacks Uriel, he manages to dodge his face. However, Quetzalcoatl's attack creates a huge shockwave blowing everyone away.

“DON’T LET GO!” Angel grabs Madeleine and Crepos grabs Marinette. Marinette looks at a black portal appearing before them; “What’s that?”

“Oh no!” Crespo tries to stop, suddenly specter hands grab the four of them and pull them into the portal.

As the shockwave ends, Alejandro holds Marjorie; “Are you alright?” Alejandro asks Marjorie who is bleeding from her forehead.

“Y-Y-Yes it’s just a scratch. But where are the others?” Marjorie answers, searching for the others who disappear.

Alejandro looks everywhere; “I don’t know, maybe they escaped safely…”

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Quetzalcoatl tries to get Uriel however he keeps up dodging him. Adihee and Xochitl are below Quetzalcoatl.

“Damn it, even though it’s huge, that serpent is still fast…”

“Uriel…” Uriel gets distracted by seeing Alejandro and Marjorie, Quetzalcoatl hits Uriel with his tail.

(BBBBBOOOOMMMM, SSSSPPPPLLLLLAASSSHH)

Uriel falls into the river, Marjorie and Alejandro are shocked and Marjorie screams:

“UUUURRRRRRIIIIIEEEELLLL!!!!!!”

Marjorie screams at the river as she desperately tries to find Uriel. Alejandro pulls her away and says with tears in his eyes:

“Believe in him. Right now I must keep you safe, it was an order!!”

Marjorie with tears in her eyes nods and they both begin to run away from Quetzalcoatl.

(RRRRAAAAAAWWW)

Adihe notices Uriel’s aura in Marjorie and Alejandro as well;

“They are evil as well, killed them”

“Wait brother, they are nice people” Xochitl tries to stop him. Adihe gets angry:

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“Cortes seemed like a nice person but he betrayed everyone”

Xochitl has a flashback of events from the past where flames and blood were present. She lets go of Adihe’s hand and agrees: “Very well brother”

Quetzalcoatl charges straight at Marjorie and Alejandro, Alejandro notices that; “Damn it, I won’t make it…”

(SSSSPPPPPLLLLAAASSSHHH, BOOOOOMMMM)

Uriel comes out of the river and punches Quetzalcoatl forcing it to back off. Marjorie and Alejandro see Uriel and scream his name. Uriel sees them and shouts:

“YOU FOOLS, RUN!!!”

The serpent once again charges towards them and begins to gather mana in his mouth. Uriel notices and thinks:

“I must do it, I have no choice...otherwise, they will die!”

Uriel screams at both of them as he faces forward looking at Quetzalcoatl:

“LISTEN TO ME! I’M SORRY FOR DRAGGING YOU INTO THIS! BUT PLEASE STAY ALIVE!”

Uriel closes his eyes as he remembers Juan’s warning:

“Listen muchacho, nobody needs to see you, those who discover your identity will be in danger...you will have no choice but to kill them... however if something were to threaten your loved ones then...don’t hold back muchacho!”

“Sorry Viejo, it seems they already knew about it and I have no choice right now.” Uriel begins to walk forward; “Alejandro...take care of Marjorie…” Alejandro nods in agreement.

Uriel releases mana as he walks forward with a determined look. He lifts his arm as he looks at the Feathered serpent:

“Get ready...you damned serpent...this is now personal…”

Uriel extends his right arm to the side, holds it with his left arm and begins to chant:

“YO SOY EL JINETE, YO SOY INICIO, YO SOY EL FINAL. ¡YO SOY EL CHARRO NEGRO!” (Translates: I am the horsemen, I am the beginning. I am the end, I am El Charro Negro).

(BOOOOOMMM, RRAAAAWWWW)

Quetzalcoatl roars releasing a huge energy beam directly at Uriel. Uriel transforms revealing his Charro form and pulls out his sword: “Cuarto Cresciente” (Translates: Crescent Moon)

(SWWWIIIINNNGGGG)

Uriel swings his sword, repelling the Serpent´s attack to another area causing a huge explosion.

(BOOOMMMM)

Reminder; Uriel is wearing a special charro suit, which consists of long, tight black colored pants covered with decoration on the sides. He has a long bolero coat with golden buttons white gloves, and a special pitea belt made of silk. He had a white button shirt with a black vest, a silk tie and a large round sombrero hanging from his neck.

“Is that really Uriel?” Marjorie looks surprised to see him in that form and blushes; “He looks so dreamy”

Alejandro who is holding her cheers for him:

“THAT´S AWESOME!!!! WAY TO GO URIEL!!!!”

“IDIOT! WE’RE IN A MIDDLE OF A DANGEROUS SITUATION! DON´T MOVE!!” Uriel screams to both of them and extends his index finger pointing at them and chants: “Barrera de Viento” (Wind Barrier)

A wind barrier forms surrounding both of them. Uriel turn his head, smiles and says: “I will not let you die here…”

(BADUMP)

Marjorie feels as if her heart just skip a beat.

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Quetzalcoatl charges at him, Uriel runs towards him as well and stops near the river. Rain starts falling. Uriel smiles and thinks: “Perfect Timing” Uriel swings his sword upward in the water and chants:

“Arte del Mariachi: Canción del Agua, Primera Estrofa: Ola” (Translates: Mariachi Art: Water Song, First stanza: Wave)

A giant wave forms in the river and hits Quetzalcoatl forcing him to fly backwards. Uriel takes a deep breath and hears the rhythm of the rain. Uriel swings his sword horizontally before the raindrops hit the ground. Water fuses with his manna creating a blade.

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“Canción del Agua, Segunda Estrofa: Cuchilla de Agua” (Translates: Water Song, Second Stanza: Water Blade.)

Uriel swings his sword multiple times creating several blades attacking Quetzalcoatl.

“Don´t stop, if you stop now the serpent will counterattack.” Uriel thinks to himself as he begins to feel pain in his body. Uriel swings the sword downward:

“Tercera Estrofa: Catarata” (Third stanza: Waterfall)

Water accumulates in the sky and pours down like a waterfall hitting Quetzalcoatl. Uriel once again swings the sword with force horizontally causing the wáter in the river to rise.

“Cuarta Estrofa: Corriente” (Fourth stanza: stream)

Water hits Quetzalcoatl horizontally causing him to fall to the ground.

(BOOOOOOMMMM)

“This is the final move, Serpent.” Uriel screams as he releases mana to the air,water rises forming a small vortex:

“Quinta Estrofa: Vórtice” (Fifth Stanza: Voxtex)

(BOOOOMMMM)

A vortex forms hitting Quetzalcoatl pushing him back at a great distance. Adihe and Xochitl surprise run to aid Quetzalcoatl.

Uriel breathes heavily, he dispels the barrier. Alejandro looks at him and shouts; “YOU DID IT MAN! YOU TOOK DOWN A GOD!”

Uriel chuckles; “You idiot…I didn’t defeat him, I only push him back, that thing is not the same as a Sombra…that thing is an Ancient God, it won´t be that easy!”

“So, what is our next plan Uriel?” Uriel looks at Alejandro and Marjorie; “I don’t know why, but Quetzalcoatl only wants me…you two must get out of here quick…run to the upper grounds and regroup with the others…”

Alejandro gets angry; “Huh…what the hell man…we’re in this together…I can help you! We can…”

“ALEJANDRO! PLEASE!” Uriel looks at Alejandro with determined eyes. Alejandro notices that and sighs; “I understand, we will only be a burden…”

Uriel takes a deep breath and stands straight again. Marjorie gets closer to Uriel; “Uriel, let’s run away, you’re no match for that monster…”

“If I run now…Quetzalcoatl will only chase after me…everyone will be in danger…”

(RRRAAWWW)

“He’s coming…you two go, you’ll only get in my way…”

“But Uriel…I can…” Alejandro interrupts Marjorie by carrying her; “We need to go now!”

“Gyyahh, Alejandro if you do that my panties will be seen!”

“Shut up Marjorie, this isn’t the time for that!” Alejandro begins to run as fast as he can; “Good luck, Uriel!”

“Alejandro, what are you doing? Why are you running?” Marjorie tries to break free. -DRIP DROP- Marjorie feels water fall into her cheek, she notices Alejandro crying; “It’s frustrating not have the power to help my friend…but all I can do right now is to protect you…”

Marjorie stops struggling and hold tighter; “I see now…Uriel will…”

“Are you okay Quetzi?” Xochitl asks Quetzalcoatl who is knocked out. Adihe sees Quetzalcoatl down and expresses rage:

“Damn it El Charro Negro is strong, but I will kill him”

Xochitl looks at Adihe furious and gets scared, she holds her brother’s hand:

“Let´s go Adihe, I don´t want to do this anymore, besides Uriel is not evil”

Adihe looks at his sister and feels bad, he then smiles at her;“Let´s go then”

“So that is how your mother is going to be avenged? You are a pathetic kid.” El Muerto appears from a black portal.

“Remember those who killed your mother, those who destroyed your lives…those who betrayed you…The Cortes.” El Muerto provokes Adihe who remembers the events of a certain night. Adihe lets go of Xochitl’s hand; “The Cortes…”

Adihe turns around and screams:

“Get up Quetzalcoatl we must avenge our mother!”

Xochitl feels frightened but she stays by her brother´s side.Quetzalcoatl rises up once more, and flies towards Uriel. Adihe and Xochitl follow Quetzalcoatl. El Muerto opens the portal as he slowly walks towards it he thinks:

“Excellent, now for the second stage…it’s time to revive the Guardian Jaguar…”

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Near Xochimilco…

“Seriously Katsumi, do we need to stop every mile for you to throw up” Johanna holds Kasumi´s hair and she throws up. Kasumi looks up:

“I´m sorry I will get better. But this is your fault remember…”

“Hahaha…you’re right, sorry…You should have stay in the hotel to rest up” Johanna replies, Kasumi stands up and says:

“No, you said that something was going to happen here…so I must be next to Uriel…”

Kasumi feels sick and throws up once more causing Johanna to laugh. Suddenly, they hear a huge roar. Johanna sees Quetzalcoatl and gets surprised. She looks at Katsumi who is surprised as well and says:

“Kasumi, that is an Aztec God right!!!”

“Yes, why is it here, what is happening!” Kasumi trembles; “This mana…it’s enormous…” The two of them see people running away from the Serpent. At that moment a pillar of crimson and purple flames appears as well.

“Is that Uriel, please don't tell me he is involved with that.”

Johanna begins to laugh and says:

“Knowing your boyfriend, he is the center of the problem.”

“Shut….” Katsumi cannot finish the sentence as she goes to throw up one more time.

Johanna looks at the Serpent and says: “So, this is how the Gods return to our World!”

Meanwhile…

At the bar located inside the Hotel…

“Hey Bartender, another round…” Felicitas screams as she has a drinking competition with a strange man. The man has black hair, green eyes, light brown skin and he is around his 30’s.

Note; This conversation is in spanish…

The man chuckles; “Perdere (Lady) you sure are good at drinking…” Felicitas drinks from her mug of beer and laughs; “Well, you’re not too bad either…but who would’ve guess that a a member of the Order of the Holy Cross would be here, I thought you were all priest…”

“Now that’s a lie…the members of the Order are also criminals who seek redemption under the eyes of God…and I am one of them…”

“I see…what was your name again?”

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Felicitas and the man see Quetzalcoatl on television; Quetzalcoatl ha vuelto (Quetzalcoatl has returned) “That is Quetzalcoatl…an Ancient God…” Felicitas notices Uriel’s mana; “So muchacho, you really are a magnet for these kinds of stuff…”

The man stands up; “Well that’s my cue…I’ll see you around Felicitas…” Felicitas chuckles; “Fufufu, I never told you my name…”

“You’re right, I already knew, by the way, my name is Giovanni Piedmont…”

“Oh, I see now…I guess the church won’t stay hands crossed by this incident…make sure you survive…Uriel…”

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Xochimilco…

(RRRAAAWWW)

Quetzalcoatl heads towards Uriel. Uriel stands near the river, he takes a deep breath as he thinks; “I have train my body for the past months in order to withstand the effects of “bellum.” I lost to Ian because I wasn’t prepare, but now…I guess I don’t have a choice…”

Uriel smiles; “Well then serpent, be ready!”

“You will pay…Guerra”

Uriel’s seal begins to spread as red veins, he begins to unleash a pillar of crimson mana as he chants; “Liberationis Bellum” (War Liberation)

Uriel releases a pillar of crimson mana combined with pinkish flames. Uriel's hair slowly changes into a pinkish color, his green eyes change into a reddish color as well. Quetzalcoatl looks at Uriel, his fury grows as he sees the silhouette of a knight in black armor:

"Guerra, you finally showed yourself…I will crush you…"

Uriel breathes slowly, he looks at himself thinking; "Good, my body is responding well...now to put it to the test…"

Uriel looks at the sky and sees thunder clouds forming; "The clouds can be used for my advantage…"

Uriel throws his sword up to the sky. Uriel bends both of his legs to create an impulse, the mana flow moves faster, and wind picks up fast; “Arte del Mariachi, Concierto del Charro; Popurri” (Mariachi Art, Charro Concert; Popurri)

Note; Popurri is a combination of multiple songs in one...famous in modern mexican tradition…

Using the wind, Uriel jumps to the air and gathers mana in his fists. He increases his speed thanks to the wind and charges straight at the Feathered Serpent.

"Popurri-DO RE MI FA SOL"

(PUM PUM PUM PUM PUM)

Uriel punched Quetzalcoatl five times directly at the head. The Aztec God slowly moves down. Uriel floats in the air for a second, at that moment, Quetzalcoatl's tail hits Uriel, sending him to the ground.

(BBOOOMMM)

The attack creates a huge crater and blows away some trees. Uriel bleeds from his forehead as he slowly stands up; "That caught me by surprise, I guess my Rhythm sense won't work against a Deity. The thing is enormous."

(RRRAAAWWW)

Quetzalcoatl charged straight at Uriel. Uriel jumps high using the wind, evading the attack. Quetzalcoatl looks up and opens his mouth, he gathers an enormous amount of mana in his mouth.

Uriel notices that and looks surprised; "DON'T TELL ME…"

(RRRRAAAWWW)

Quetzalcoatl fires a mana breath directly at Uriel. -BBOOOMMM- The ray is so powerful that it creates a hole in the clouds and a huge shockwave stirs the whole area.

“Hang on Marjorie…” Alejandro and Majorie hold tight on to a tree as the powerful shockwave reaches the area. "This mana….Uriel…." Marjorie and Alejandro are in shock upon seeing the attack.

Uriel slowly falls as smoke comes out of his clothes. He opens one eye as he thinks: "That was close, if now for my “Divine wind”, I would’ve died. If this drags on, then I will be in a disadvantage. What the…”

With great speed, Quetzalcoatl grabs Uriel with his tail like an Anaconda trapping its prey. “AAHHH” Uriel screams of pain, Quetzalcoatl squeezes Uriel tighter; “Now that I see you closer, you’re different from Guerra…but still, your mana is the same…”

Quetzalcoatl charges mana once again, Uriel coughs up blood; “Damn it, I won’t be able to dodge…”

“DIE”

(BBBBOOOMMMMM)

In an instant, Qutzalcoatl releases Uriel and fires the mana breath with much more power than before creating a trail of explosions that reach the mountains far away.

“WWHOAAAA! NOW THAT IS AN ATTACK, IT REACHED TOWARDS ANOTHER STATE!” Johanna and Kasumi head there by foot because the area was blocked.

“Johanna, Uriel’s mana is fainting…” Kasumi runs faster, feeling worried.

After a few minutes, Uriel comes out of the smoke screen. He holds his arm as he chuckles; “You damned snake, that attack almost killed me…”

“YOU’RE STILL ALIVE…HOW IS IT POSSIBLE!”

“Well, I had to release my mana in order to block but it did bring damage to myself…” Uriel’s hair color returns to the bluish tone. Only his eyes remain red.

“Now it’s my turn…let me show you a new trick…” Uriel takes out a pistol.

Uriel´s pistol is a repeating handgun that has a revolving cylinder containing multiple chambers and at least one barrel for firing. The revolver allows the user to fire multiple rounds without reloading after every shot.

Uriel spins the cylinder and points directly at Qutzalcoatl’s eyes. Uriel takes a deep breathe:

“Balada del Pistolero: Lotería del Revólver,Las Jaras” ( Ballad of the gunman; Revolver lottery: The Arrows.)

Mana gathers inside the revolver. -BBBANNNGGG- He makes a shot and a small ray fires out of the pistol. The ray divides into two separate ones head straight to the eyes.

(RRRAAAAWWWW)

Quetzalcoatl screams of pain. Uriel uses the opportunity and jumps straight to the sky; “Come, my sword…” Uriel summons his sword that was between the clouds, the sword shines a blue light as if it’s electrified. Uriel charges straight at Quetzalcoatl’s back; “TAKE THIS!”

(SSSLLLAASSHHH)

“Arte del Mariachi, Cancion del Rayo, Primera Estrofa; Corriente Eléctrica” (Mariachi Art, Lightning Song, First Stanza, Electric Current)

(RRRRAAAWW)

A powerful electrical current runs across Quetzalcoatl, Uriel jumps off as the Aztec God falls to the ground.

(BBBBOOOMMMM)

Uriel lands safely using his wind. He breathes heavily and smiles; "You were covered in water and by chargin my blade with lightning like a rod...I just passed all electricity to you…"

"Quetzi…" Adihe and Xochitl run towards the Aztec God. Adihe suddenly stops, Xochitl looks at Adihe; "Brother...what's wrong?"

Adihe walks slowly past her; "Xochitl...go to a safe place...I am going to help Quetzi…"

"But brother…" Xochitl notices Adihe with hollow eyes. In a blink of an eye, a bright light shines and Adihe disappears from Xochitl's sight; " Big brother, where are you?"

"What the hell...why are you here?" Uriel notices Adihe in front of the Aztec God. The Aztec God opens his eyes; "Guerra...I underestimated you...You are indeed...strong...and I am only using 30% of my power...therefore...I will show no mercy…Adihe...come…"

"Right…" Adihe lifts his hand. Uriel tries to react but the aftermath of his powers make him fall into one knee.

The giant serpent begins to disappear but Ahide is absorbing its mana, and suddenly a bright light shines.

Mana covers Adihe, creating a golden armor. As the light disappears,the golden armor finishes forming

The golden armor has the head of Quetzalcoatl as a helmet. The armor is 2 meters tall (7 feet), has feathers in its arms, it also has green and red feathers in the helmet. The eyes of the armor are blue.

Both Adihe and Quetzalcoatl chant at the same time:

"Deity Armament; Quetzalcoatl"

(BADUMP BADUMP BADUMP)

Quetzalcoatl and Adihe create a crater in their feet as they release a small amount of mana in the form of an aura

Uriel opens his eyes wider, he trembles as he thinks; "This is bad...even if it is 30%...his mana was spread all over at first...but now...it's concentrated into one point…Damn it...I have little mana left…I guess an Ancient God may be too much for me..."

Quetzalcoatl extends his right arm and summons a large sword.

The sword has a golden blade with rectangular patterns flowing in it representing a snake. The hilt is also golden but with a large circle in the middle followed by small circles on both sides.

“WHAT THE HELL DID YOU DO?” Uriel exclaims as he breathes heavily, Quetzalcoatl stares at him. Adihe who is inside the armor asks; “What did we do Quetzi?”

“We synchronized our hearts and fused our mana…we have become one identity…”

“That’s awesome…”

“Adihe, I will take control…follow me…” Quetzalcoatl lifts his sword, Uriel stands up and grabs his sword; “This is bad…I need to…”

(SSSSLLLASSHHH)

Quetzalcoatl attacks by swinging his sword downwards. Uriel dodges the attack. Quetzalcoatl slashes the ground, splitting the land in two all the way to the river. Uriel looks startled; “The attack was too powerful…I must keep my distance…”

Uriel jumps back and notices that his sword has little lightning left. Uriel takes a stance consisting of putting one leg forward and bending it a little. He puts his sword in the form of a projectile:

“Arte del Mariachi, Cancion del Rayo, Segunda Estrofa; Lanza del Rayo” (Mariachi Art, Lightning Song, Second Stanza, Lightning Lance)

Uriel pushes his sword forward, he releases a lightning projectile in the form of a lance. Quetzalcoatl notices and dodges with ease.

(BBBBOOOOMMM)

“How did he…” At that moment, Quetzalcoatl appears behind Uriel and swings his sword with force. Uriel uses his sword to protect himself however, the swing is so strong that it sends Uriel flying through the trees a great distance.

Uriel stabs his sword on the ground to slow down the speed. Uriel looks up and sees Quetzalcoatl in front of him. Quetzalcoatl swings his sword again, Uriel blocks it with his sword.

(BBBOOOOMMMM)

The force creates a huge impact crater below Uriel’s feet. Quetzalcoatl forces him to bend his knee; “Kneel before a God…you sinner…”

“Never..” Uriel jumps back, with the help of his wind, Uriel runs with great speed trying to gain distance from Quetzalcoatl. However, the Aztec God catches up and appears behind him and swings his sword one more time.

“Damn it, I won’t be able to dodge…”

(CCCRRRAASSSHHH)

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Alejandro and Marjorie arrive at the Shopping District…Due to the sudden appearance of the Aztec God...Almost everyone ran away, there are a few people left...

"Ha...ha...I guess this is far enough...sorry Marjorie…" Alejandro puts Marjorie down. Marjorie looks angry:

"Why Alejandro? Why did we leave him behind?"

-TCH- Alejandro gets annoyed; "Seriously? Didn't you see that God...can't you feel that mana? Marjorie we didn't have a choice...no matter how strong you are...you and I will only be a bur…"

"SHUT UP…''Marjorie raises her voice, Alejandro looks at her surprised. Marjorie walks backwards; " You think I don't know? Of course I know...it's just that I feel so frustrated...he stayed behind even though he was also afraid...I just wanted to help him…"

"I understand...but he will be fine, he beat the Chupacabras and when face to face with a level 3 Sombra...I'm sure he will be…"

(BBBOOOMM)

At that moment, Marjorie and Alejandro see an explosion, in a blink of an eye, an object flies towards their direction and passes with high speed in the middle of them, destroying the store behind them.

Alejandro and Marjorie run to see what it was. Suddenly, Alejandro opens his eyes wider: "It can't be…"

Marjorie falls to her knees and covers her mouth with her hand and cries; "Noo...this can't be happening…"

The dust cloud slowly clears. Terror engulfed their minds as they Uriel laying on the ground, covered in blood and blood slowly leaks off his body.

"Uriel...hey man...this is not funny...wake up...Uriel...URRIIIEELLL!!!" Alejandro cries as he sees his friend unconscious. Despair flows on both of them crying for their friends.

(PUM PUM PUM)

They hear footsteps as the figure approaches them.

"AAHHH" Alejandro and Marjorie see to their right how a man slowly turns into mana. They see that people around them turn into mana particles.

"M-M-Marjorie, what's happening here?"

Both of them look in front and see a giant silhouette with glowing bluish-sapphire eyes walking towards them.

(BADUMP)

Alejandro falls into his knees and throws up. Marjorie sweats from her forehead as she looks at Alejandro:

"A-A-Alejandro...stay strong…"

"I'm surprised that you are still alive and conscious...even if you are in front of a God...You must have a great amount of mana within you... you humans are full of surprises…"

The dust cloud blows away revealing a Golden armor. Alejandro trembles in fear and tears come out of his eyes; "What can I do? I am too weak...This is a freaking God...I have no chance...what can I do? Do I run? Uriel...I need your help…"

Alejandro remembers a conversation he had with Uriel a few days back…"

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April 2nd, Sun City

At the outskirts of Sun City, near the hills where the secret base was located...Alejandro, Uriel and Tiwa had a sparring match…

"TAKE THIS!" Alejandro, in his esper suit, tries to attack Uriel. Uriel dodges with ease and with his "holy wind" pushes Alejandro back. Alejandro puts his hand down trying to stop but Uriel appears in front of him and points his sword to Alejandro.

"Stop..the winner is Uriel…" Tiwa raises her hand. With a rock, Tiwa outs a mark under Uriel's name similar to a score board. Uriel makes his sword disappear. Alejandro sits down and deactivates his esper suit:

"Aww man...we have had 20 matches but I lost every last one of them…"

"Uriel has 15 wins, I have 5 wins and you have 0… Alejandro, you need to step up or else you will never win…" Tiwa walks closer to them.

"I know, I know but cut me some slack. It's been only 1 month since I received the esper suit…"

"He's right Tiwa...but I think you have improved a lot...see…" Uriel shows Alejandro his arm with a scratch. Alejandro gets excited; "HELL YEAH...I DID IT!"

Tiwa sighs and thinks; " Getting excited for just a scratch? That 's so you…"

Alejandro looks at Uriel; " Hey Uriel I have a question...when you're up against someone powerful, aren't you afraid? I mean taking the example of Ian...were you afraid of facing him?"

Uriel, who was drinking water, looked at the sky; " Of course I was...to be honest, I thought I was going to die…"

"Then how did you overcome that fear?"

Let me ask you this...when you fought Navajo or the Boogieman weren't you afraid?"

Alejandro thinks back, he laughs scratching his head; "To be honest I wasn't thinking at all…"

"You're dimb you know that…'' Tiwa shakes her head with her eyes closed. Alejandro continues to speak; " I was just thinking that I needed to protect someone...When I fought Navajo, I wanted to protect Anastasia and when I fought the Boogeyman, I wanted to protect the children... "

Uriel chuckles; "I see...you are a fool"

"HEY!"

"But that's a good thing...my mother always tells me that power is not the amount of mana…"

"It isn't?" Both Alejandro and Tiwa ask at the same time. Uriel shakes his head; "No...remember this…"

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Present, Xochimilco…

Quetzalcoatl looks at both of them and sees traces of Uriel's crimson mana with them; "You have the same mana as Guerra...you are going to be punished as well…"

"Alejandro...run away now!" Marjorie screams. "I WON'T…"

Alejandro takes a deep breath and stands up. He continues to shake and smiles; "I get it Uriel...those words that your mom always says are true…"

Alejandro pulls his sleeve up, revealing the silver crest:

“ACTIVATE SILVER MUSTANG COMPLETE!”

(BBBOOOMMM)

A pillar of Silver manna illuminates the area, changing Alejandro into his esper suit.

Alejandro’s crest begins to spread around his body causing him to shine into a silver color revealing an esper suit.He is wearing a black short sleeve shirt with short sleeve black jacket with silver borders and black military pants with silver military boots. The back of the jacket has an image of a mustang with silver borders. He has a pair of fingerless silver gauntlets.

"This mana...what kind of sorcery is this?"

"It's not sorcery, it's science and I will.kick your ass…" Alejandro acts tough even he is scared.

"This is an esper suit? Incredible...Alejandro you've changed…"

Alejandro takes a deep breath and shouts:

"HEY URIEL...WAKE UP...REMEMBER YOUR MOTHER'S WORDS...TRUE POWER IS BEING BRAVE ENOUGH TO PROTECT SOMEONE!"

Uriel, who is unconscious, moves a finger. Alejandro grabs his arm and lifts to the height of his mouth making a fist. He gathers mana in his fist:

"I know I don't stand a chance but still...I will protect you two…"

"You dare face a God? How sinful…"

"Marjorie, stand back." Alejandro jumps straight at Quetzalcoatl; "SILVER PUNCH"

(BBBBBBOOOMMMMM)

Alejandro punches Quetzalcoatl releasing silver mana. Marjorie screams; "ALEJANDRO STOP!"

(CCRRASSHHH)

"AAHHHH" Alejandro falls back to where Marjorie is. His right arm is completely broken as blood comes out. Alejandro struggles in pain. Majorie holds him; "Alejandro…Alejandro...stay with me…"

"Foolish child...in a clash of mana...the one who has the highest will always win...you did not even touch me…" Quetzalcoatl stands in front of them. Marjorie puts herself in front of Alejandro.

"M-M-Marjorie...run…" Alejandro almost loses consciousness. Marjorie smiles; " No...I will protect you...that is my power…"

Quetzalcoatl swings his sword downward. Alejandro tries to lift his body; "MARJORIE...NOOOO!!!"

(BBBBOOMMM)

A great explosion destroyed two food stands. As the dust cloud clears; "Hey, you're so loud that I can't have a proper nap here…"

Alejandro and Marjorie open their eyes and see Uriel standing in front of them, holding the giant sword with his right hand.

"URIEL!" Both of them smile with tears in their eyes and a big smile. -CCCRRASSHHH- Uriel squeezes the blade and breaks it; "Divine Wind Cannon" Uriel hits Quetzalcoatl with a wind attack and sends him flying a couple food stands away.

Uriel coughs blood and falls to one knee. He looks at Alejandro and Marjorie and notices Alejandro's arm; "Majorie, do you know any healing spells?"

Marjorie nods in agreement. Uriel stands up and creates a wind barrier; Heal him and when you finish, run away!"

"Uriel are you going to face him?"

Uriel walks forward, Majorie screams; "WAIT, YOU WILL GET KILLED!"

"I won't die...I promise you...you still have something to say to me…" Uriel turns around and smiles. "He will be alright...don't worry...he is the man you love…" Alejandro says with a smile. Marjorie also smiles and begins to heal Alejandro's arm; "Guérison par la glace" (Ice healing)

Uriel makes his sword appear; "I only have enough mana for one more attack...This will be the end…" Uriel charges his mana on the sword, creating crimson flames; "BELLUM"

Quetzalcoatl comes out of the rubble; "You broke my sword, I guess I am losing mana…"

"Quetzi...kill him...kill him now!"

Uriel's hair changes into a pinkish color once more. Uriel and Quetzalcoatl fight once more.Marjorie, who is healing Alejandro, trembles with fear as they can only see multiple smoke screens as Uriel and Quetzalcoatl are faster than what their eyes can see.

Uriel gets kicked by Quetzalcoatl and flies into the air. Quetzalcoatl jumps into the air at a high speed on top of Uriel and hits him in the back sending him downward destroying two houses.

(BOOOOOOM, CRAAASSSHH)

Quetzalcoatl lands next to Uriel and prepares to slash him with a downward move. Uriel jumps back dodging the attack and gains distance.

"I guess it's time to out it to the test; "Campo de la Canción; Principio" (Song Field; Beginning) Uriel releases sound waves around the area. He charges straight towards the Aztec God. Uriel sees the silhouette of the armor next to it. Quetzalcoatl prepares to punch, Uriel sees the silhouette and dodges it. Uriel dodges multiple attacks; "Danza de la Luna" (Moon Dance)

In the last one, Uriel dodges it by going down and bending his knee; "Bellum Crescendo" ( War Uprising)

(SSLLLASSSHHH)

Uriel opens the armor with ease revealing Adihe; " If I kill the boy...I will end this…" Uriel prepares to stab him. At that moment, Xochitl appears from behind and screams:

"NO... STOP...BIG BROTHER!"

Uriel hesitates in stabbing him. -BADUMP- Uriel loses his power and the Song Field.-SSLLLASSSHH-Quetzalcoatl uses the opportunity and takes out two blades from his knuckles and stabs Uriel.

(DRIP, DRIP, DRIP, DROP DROP)

Blood comes out of Uriel’s abdomen. He throws up blood as well; " Damn it...I let my guard down…"

The armor repairs itself. Uriel loses consciousness, as Quetzalcoatl lifts him upto the sky.The wind barrier disappears. "Something is wrong…" Marjorie and Alejandro run towards Uriel as they see him and Quetzalcoatl. Marjorie covers her mouth with her hand as she sees Uriel impaled by Quetzalcoatl.

“UUURRRIIIIEEELLL” Marjorie screams at Uriel as she leaves Alejandro’s hands running towards Uriel screaming his name.

Marjorie releases a light blue mana as she chants; "Art sacré; Lance de glace" (Sacred Art; Ice Lance)

Marjorie puts her hands together and summons ice spears attacking Quetzalcoatl. Marjorie puts both hands on the ground; "Prison de glace" (Ice Prison)

Majorie creates a road of ice and freezes Quetzalcoatl in an instant; "Sorry Alejandro, I must help Uriel…" Marjorie runs towards Uriel with a determined face.

"Marjorie, I'll probably take her or else “he” will be angry…" El Muerto, who is observing from afar, creates a portal behind Majorie.

“iel...riel, Uriel, URIEL!!” Uriel notices Marjorie screaming his name. He sees a portal opening behind her.His eyes regain light and his cornea turns black, red aura flows out of Uriel as he breaks free from the claws of Quetzalcoatl.

(SSSLLLAAASSHHH)

Uriel appears behind Marjorie, slashing the portal, and making it disappear. Suddenly the golden armor turns purple and the blue eyes turn into red eyes.

"This mana...The Red Witch...CURSE HER!" Purple aura comes out of Quetzalcoatl as it roars.

(RRRRAAAAWWW)

(BBBBOOOOOOMMM)

Quetzalcoatl creates a shock wave that blows everything away.

“GGGYYYAAAHHHH” Xochitl screams as she is blown away with a house. Alejandro sees the girl fall and a house going to fall on top of her.

"XXOOOCCHHHIITTTLLL" He goes and covers the girl as the house falls on top of them.

(BBBBOOOOMMM)

“ALEJANDRO!!!” Marjorie screams that she and Uriel are blown away into the river.

(SSSPPPPLLAAASSSH)

Marjorie notices Uriel losing consciousness; " I WON'T LET GO!" Marjorie holds Uriel as they are dragged by the river.

A portal opens beneath Quetzalcoatl and specter hands pull him into the portal.

“That was fun, but we're done for today.” El Muerto chuckles as he is dripping blood from his right hand from Uriel´s previous slash and disappears.

Kasumi and Johanna arrive at the scene but there is a disaster and no one to be found.

"What happened here? Where is everyone?" Kasumi looks nervous.

(CCRRASSSHHH)

Alejandro rises from the house with Xochitl covered in blood.

“What happened?” Johanna asks him. "Q-Q-Quetzalcoatl" Alejandro loses consciousness.

On top of a tree, Bella looks below with a cat and crow. Bella chuckles; "Hee...hee...That was exciting”

The battle between El Charro Negro and Quetzalcoatl brought many concequences...Uriel and Marjorie dissapeared in the river...

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