April 18th, Hotel Mexica

Two days have passed since the incident in the volcano…the Mexican Government covered the events by telling the news that it was a natural disaster. Luckily, there were no casualties as people are aware of how to react to large eruptions. Many surrounding towns were destroyed by the people who were put into safety…As for the group…

It’s early morning, Alejandro, as the Student Council President, checks on the students to see if they are alright…Alejandro walks towards Room 520.

(KNOCK, KNOCK)

Alejandro knocks once again; “Hello? Marjorie…Marinette…Madeleine?”

Alejandro doesn’t hear a response; “That’s strange…this sure feels familiar” Alejandro grabs the key card that says Dr. Ortiz gave it to him in case of an emergency.

“This might be an emergency…” Alejandro uses the card to open the door; “I’m coming in”

Alejandro opens the door, the lights of the room are off; “Mmhmm I guess they are not here…”

“GGGYYYAAHHH” Suddenly, Alejandro hears someone screaming in the bathroom; “SOME ONE, HELP ME!”

Alejandro immediately runs; “Don’t tell me…did El Muerto return?” Alejandro opens the bathroom door, and a naked blonde girl with reddish eyes bumps into him. Alejandro opens his eyes and sees the girl:

“NOT AGAIN!”

Madeleine looks at Alejandro; “Hurry! the cafard returned!” (Cockroach) Alejandro sees the cockroach going towards them; “Don’t worry…this time I’ll…”

“GGYYAAHHH” Madeleine hugs Alejandro; “IT’S COMING THIS WAY!”

“Not again…Madeleine…I can’t see…”

(SQUISH)

Alejandro kills the cockroach once again; “There, all done…” Madeleine cries; “Oh, mercy…mercy…you saved my life…”

“Don’t worry about it…now I need to hurry before…” Madeleine pulls his arm; “Wait…”

“Madeleine, if they see us like this…I will be in trouble…” Alejandro sees Madeleine embarrassed; “Mercy…you really helped us the other night…I wanted to thank you earlier but…we…”

Alejandro smiles; “Hey, don’t worry about it…we are allies right?”

(PUUM)

Suddenly, Marinette enters the room with fruits and juices; “ Hello, Ma soeur, I bought something from the restaurant…” She sees Alejandro with Madeleine. Marinette blushes and screams; You pig…what are you doing to my soeur…again…”

“W-W-Wait…” Marinette releses a chilling wind sending Alejandro off the window. “AAHHH”

(SSSPPLLAASSHHH)

Alejandro falls into the lake, he comes out and shouts; “HEY, YOU COULD’VE KILL ME!”

“GO AND DIE…YOU PERVERT!” Marinette closes the window. Alejandro sighs and swims towards the shore.

“Hello son, taking a morning swim?” Alejandro notices Dr. Ortiz fishing. He chuckles; “Well, you know me…I love to exercise…”

Alejandro, dries up his clothes and sits next to Dr. Ortiz and looks at the lake. Dr. Ortiz swings the rod; “You know, I’ve been wanting to thank you for all your help…You and the others save my wife and my children…words can’t express how grateful I am…”

“Hey, don’t worry about it…it’s the job of a hero right?”

“Hahaha…you are correct…but I also wanted to thank you and Uriel for saving us the first time…”

“You mean, this wasn’t the first time?”

“No…during the Attack of the Chupacabras at the restaurant…Uriel saved us from the monster’s attack by kicking away from us…”

Alejandro opens his eyes wider; “YOU MEAN YOU WERE THERE!”

“We were invited by Nathaniel Gonzalez…on that night…we saw Uriel turn into El Charro Negro…it was amazing how he saved our lives…we also saw you helping people escape…”

“I didn’t do much that night…Uriel on the other hand…he was a real hero…”

Both of them laugh. Dr. Ortiz changes his expression; “Has he woken up yet?”

Alejandro looks at the lake with a sad expression; “No…he has been asleep for two days…he did fight two Gods and survived but still…”

“Don’t worry son…he will wake up soon…I’m sure of it…now then, I think there is someone waiting to speak with you…” Dr. Ortiz looks to his right, Alejandro also turns and sees Marjorie waving at him; “ALEJANDRO!”

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Marjroie and Alejandro walk towards the Hotel…

“So, how are you feeling?” Alejandro asks Marjorie with a shaky voice. Marjorie smiles; “I’m feeling great…my mana has been restored to its 100%.”

“That’s good to hear…”

Marjorie changes her expression; “Has Uriel woken up yet?”

“No…he’s still unconscious…”

“I see…” Marjorie looks down, Alejandro tries to cheer her up; “But don’t worry, I’m sure he will wake up soon…I mean two days is enough for him…let’s go check on him and you’ll see his awake…”

“Right…let’s go…”

As they go to the elevator, Alejandro chuckles, Marjorie looks confused; “Why are you laughing?”

“Well, I can’t believe that two days ago…we saw Quetzalcoatl and not only that…I was inside a volcano…nobody would believe me…”

“You right…tell me, has there any update on what happened that night…when you were surrounded by the members of the Church?”

Alejandro remembers what happened two nights ago…

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April 16th…Near the Volcano…

At that moment, everyone hears movements in the trees and bushes; “You there…don’t move…”

Sister Veronica opens her eyes wider; “That voice…it can’t be…” Everyone looks up at the hill near them. They notice that they are surrounded by nuns with spears and monks with swords.

There are two nuns that release an enormous amount of mana. Sister Veronica walks back; “We are in trouble…those are my Sisters…”

“Sisters?” Giovanni looks surprised. One of them points at Uriel:

“Charro Negro…you and everyone involved with this case…are here by arrested…”

“S-S-Sister Alondra…Sister Paola…why are they here?” Sister Veronica looks afraid.

“Sister Veronica…I need you to step away from those people…NOW!”

“Y-Y-Yes…Sister Paola…” Sister Veronica walks away from them feeling fear.

Sister Paola (Age 18) is a very elegant young woman; she acts very polite and educated. She is the opposite of Sister Veronica and she is the right-hand of the Golden Maiden.She has white skin, long white hair with a ponytail, and green eyes; she wears nun attire and has a well-developed body.

“Now then, for those who belong to the Mages Society…I will need your leader to speak with Sister Magdalena regarding this incident…” Sister Paola looks at Antoine. Antoine steps forward; “Very well…our leader will communicate with you…”

“Excellent…now for the members of Yggdrasil…your leader has already spoken to us and explained the incident…therefore, you members will be free of charge…”

Kasumi and Alejandro smile; “Thank you…” Sister Paola looks at Giovanni; “Giovanni Piedmont, the Archbishop would like to speak with you…come along as well…”

“Aww man…he’s going to scold me…” Giovanni whines. Kasumi steps forward; “If I may, does this mean we are free to return to our hotel?”

“Yes you may…members of Yggdrasil and M.A.G.I.C are free to take you leave…however, El Charro Negro, and the four people on the back will be taken into custody as they are involved with this catastrophe…” Sister Paola glares at Uriel. Uriel, who is almost out of energy walks forward; “I understand…I will turn myself in…however, let the others go…they are not to blame but a man with a skeleton mask named El Muerto…”

“I believe you are mistaken…those children are the cause of the death of dozens of people…during your fight with Qutzalcoatl, countless people got hurt and many died…those children are sinners just like you…”

Adihe and Xochitl look at her with a frightened expression. “Brother…I’m scared…” Xochitl cries, holding Adihe. Dr. Escobar steps forward; “Please, you must let us go…they are my children…they were being manipulated by the man with the skeleton mask…they did not know what they were doing and they just lost their mother…”

(CRUNCH)

“I'm afraid you don’t get it do you? Even if they are children, they already harmed so many innocent people…but if you insist in interfering…we might take you as well…since you proclaim to be their mother…” The nun who is next to Paola speaks while eating some chips.

“Sister Alondra, mind your manners…” Sister Paola exclaims. “Hahaha…I won’t…” Sister Alondra replies.

Sister Alondra (Age 18) is a young woman who is the most carefree than Paola. She has a slim body, brown skin,long black hair with blue balayages and blue eyes. She, alongside Paola and Veronica, were trained and protected by the Golden Maide.

Sister Veronica steps forward; “Wait Sisters…They are telling the truth…I saw the man and he was…”

“Enough…Sister Veronica…know your place…” Sister Paola looks at her. Sister Veronica lowers her head. “NOW THEN…TURN IN EL CHARRO NEGRO AND THE OTHERS…I AM NOT GOING TO REPEAT MYSELF AGAIN!” Sister Paola releases an enormous amount of red mana.

Kasumi takes a deep breath and takes off her glasses; “I’m afraid you got the wrong idea here…are you deaf? or just stupid?”

“What did you say?”

Kasumi makes her katana appear; “I refuse to obey your orders…now let us go…or else…” Sister Paola chuckles; “I see the members of Yggdrasil are so violent…I guess I will have to take you into custody as well…”

“THEN YOU WILL HAVE TO TAKE US IN TOO…WE WILL NOT LET YOU TAKE THE CHILDREN!” Antoine exclaims as he and the other members of M.A.G.I.C also step forward.

Uriel looks at them; “Everyone, you must leave…fighting the church here is declaring war on the country…”

“WE DON’T CARE! YOU SAVED OUR LIVES…WE WILL RETURN THE FAVOR BY PROTECTING YOU!” Angel shouts as he and the others prepare to fight. The nuns and monks take battle stances as well.

“Ohh Wow Sister…it looks like they won’t follow your orders…” Sister Alondra laughs as she continues eating. Sister Paola lifts her and gathers mana:

“I guess I have no choice…I will eliminate you all right here…”

Kasumi and the others prepare themselves to fight. Suddenly, someone walks towards them; “My oh my…this sure is a party but would you please keep it low…I have a horrible headache…”

(BBBAADDUUUMMMPPP)

Everyone is in shock as they feel an even greater mana coming from that person. Uriel turns around; “You made it on time…Felicitas…”

“Fufufufu…you’re looking better than expected…Uriel…” Felicitas walks past everyone and stands in front of them looking at Sister Paola; “Now dear, would mind letting them go? They are under my protection…and I know Magdalena knows of it as well…”

“Oh-uh…she’s Felicitas Santacruz…she’s on the same level as Sister Magdalena…what are we going to do?”

Tension grows as Sister Paola and Felicitas exchange glances. Sister Paola sighs and stops releasing mana; “EVERYONE FALL BACK!” Every nun and monk lowers their weapon and walks away. Sister Paola looks at Sister Veronica; “Everyone may leave, however, I will speak with my higher ups regarding the intervention of both Mages and Yggdrasil…You won’t be unpunished…”

Sister Paola and Sister Alondra walk away. Sister Veronica and Giovanni also begin to leave:

“It was fun…sorry for the trouble ragazzo…I owe you a drink once your older…”

Sister Veronica looks at everyone; “T-T-Thank you for helping us…I will testify on your behalf…” Sister Veronica walks away feeling shy.

Everyone relaxes. Felicitas chuckles; “Now then, everyone, it’s time to head back…Uriel, it’s time for you to sleep…” Felicitas touches Uriel’s forehead. Uriel falls unconscious. Alejandro looks worried; “URIEL!”

“Don’t worry, I just put him to sleep…the fatigue and exhaustion he carries is far too great…if he doesn’t sleep now…he will die…”

“I see…” Alejandro sighs with relief. Felicitas opens a portal; “Time to go…”

And so…that night ended with everyone returning to the Hotel…they were so exhausted that everyone slept for a whole day…

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Present…Unknown…

“Hello…Muchacho…” Uriel hears a voice and opens his eyes. He notices that he is in a desert where the sky is crimson and there is no one at site. Uriel stands up; “Where am I?”

Uriel looks to his right and sees Juan standing next to him; “Oh it's you…”

(PUM)

Juan hits Uriel’s head; “What the hell? Is that the proper way to greet your master, and guardian?”

“Right…sorry…” Uriel rubs his head.

Juan sighs; “You never change do you? I came here to check on you after you used that power…”

“Well thanks, I think…as you can see, I’m alright…You may go now…”

(PUM)

Juan hits Uriel one more time. Juan takes a few steps forward; “Listen Muchacho…the Power of the Horseman of War is not something you can take lightly…if you do not control it well…the power will consume you…that’s why I trained you use only 5-10% of it in the technique called; “Bellum” (War).”

“I know…but I was facing two Aztec Deities…I had no choice but to ask for help…”

“Are you so weak that you need help from a ghost who died 500 years ago?” Juan chuckles, Uriel looks embarrassed. Juan changes his expression to a serious one; “Listen Muchacho…I hope it’s the last time you do that…lending someone your body can bring serious consequences to you and those surrounding you…I know that first hand…the past Horseman are strong but they are evil as well…including me…if you want to wind battles, do it yourself…”

Uriel lowers his head; “I understand…” Juan smiles; “Now don’t feel too down…to be honest, I would’ve done the same in your shoes…anyway, thanks for helping my daughter…I can’t wait to see your duel to know who will be my true successor…”

Uriel sighs with his eyes closed; “Listen…Alexa is strong but are you really sure to put a responsibility that great to a little girl?”

“I am…she has the same determination as you…she can be a great Horseman as well…think about it, she only has me in the world…you have a family now…giving up your powers is not a bad idea is it?”

Uriel remains silent for a few seconds remembering his family. He looks at Juan with determined eyes; “That may be true…but they are Uriel Vazquez’ family…not mine…one day, I will have to sever those bonds…I will gladly duel Alexa…but right after I kill Darius Lucifugus…”

“HAHAHA…You never change, do you Muchacho? Darius is someone who might be stronger than El Charro Negro…Remeber that…Very well…by the end of the summer, the Crimson Moon will shine at the Borderland…that is when the duel will occur…be prepared Muchacho…Good bye…”

Juan fades away, Uriel also fades away as he looks at the sky; “I will kill him…”

Uriel wakes up and looks around, he notices that he is in a bedroom and there is a fan at the ceiling. He stands up and notices that he is covered in bandages; “What a pitiful sight…I’ve been covered in bandages all my damn life…”

Uriel stands up and looks at the mirror, he notices he has red eyes; “I guess, my power was leaking out when I was asleep…”

(CAW CAW)

Uriel looks at the window and sees a black crow standing there; “Uriel Di Fiore…come see me…”

Uriel hears an unfamiliar voice; “I see now…”

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Room 530

Kasumi stands outside her room…After the events two days ago, Johanna and Kasumi have watched over Uriel…Eversince then…Kasumi has been…well…

“Hihihi” Kasumi chuckles as she walks in the hallway with “hearts” coming out of her; “I can’t believe he is staying at my room…we have been sleeping together for 2 days now…I wonder if that feels like having a husband…”

Kasumi remembers that night when Uriel performed CPR; “Oh that’s right…two nights ago…he k-k-k…”

“Hey there, senpai…” Alejandro shouts coming out of the elevator. “GGYYYAAHH” Kasumi screams, and drops the towels.

“Senpai…are you alright?” Alejandro runs to help her pick up the towels. Kasumi looks embarrassed; “Y-Y-Yes…you surprised me that’s all…what are you doing here?”

“We came to see Uriel and see if he has woken up…” Alejandro replies with a cheerful tone. Kasumi looks confused; “WE?”

“Hello, Ms. Miyazono…” Marjorie greets her with a smile. Kasumi frowns; “Oh its her…” Kasumi makes a fake smile; “While hello Ms. Bellerose…what brings you here with my kohai?”

“She’s disgusted for me being here?” Marjorie notices her attitude. Alejandro notices it too; “Oh-uh…this looks bad…” Alejandro steps in; “She wanted to see Uriel…so I-I-I told her she could accompanied me…”

“Well now kohai…Uriel is under our supervision and someone who isn’t part of Yggdrasil aside from Johanna can see him…”

Marjorie gets mad and makes a fake smile; “I understand but Ms. Miyazono…we are currently in a neutral zone in which we are all part of an Alliance remember? That means I can see my fellow partner and check if he’s alright…”

“Fufufu…is that so?” Both of them exchange challenging looks. Alejandro sighs with his eyes closed; “Oh boy…”

Both of them walk side to side to see who arrives at the door first, Kasumi grabs the doorknob; “URIEL!”

At that moment, the three of them are surprised, Johanna walks behind them; “Good morning…is something wrong?”

The three of them enter the empty room; “URIEL IS NOT HERE!”

Johanna notices the window open; “Fufufu, now that is a problem…”

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Room 526

In room 526…an important meeting was taking place…the door was shut using a spell by the Mages Association and the room was covered by a sound-proof barrier…the reason…M.A.G.I.C. was holding a meeting…

“That is all we have to report…” Antoine finishes explaining to a monitor located in the room.

A distorted voice comes out of the monitor; “Excellent…thank you Antoine…it appears Marjorie isn’t with you at the moment…”

“I’m afraid not…in order to avoid any suspicion from the other organizations, Marjorie decided to act normal with the others…”

“I understand…Marjorie has a difficult task when it comes to socializing…very well…I have spoken with the Archbishop and everything was cleared…M.A.G.I.C. is no longer involved with the incident at the volcano…for now, enjoy the rest of your trip…also, avoid any necessary confrontation…that includes between yourselves…”

The monitor shuts down. In the room, LeFleur and the Cortes remain silent. Marinette sighs; “Now what? Do we have to act all friendly with you guys now?”

“Chavala, after all we’ve been through, you are still against us?” Angel exclaims. Marinette puffs her cheeks; “No…but, it’s like, we’ve been fighting ever since we have memories…our families have been at war for centuries…and you expect us to be friends just like that…3 days ago, you wanted to punch Antoine…”

The room remains silent once again. Ana stands up; “I know that we are enemies…but let’s try to change that…after these events…I learned that we are a true team…I for once saw that we can be friends and work together…we can be like Marjorie who is friends with Yggdrasil…”

“That’s right…I for once would like to be friends with Ana…” Antoine stands up as well, he sees Ana who is blushing. Antoine blushes as well and immediately adds; “And with Angel, and Crespo and the others as well…” Antoine laughs nervously.

“Yeah…we can be friends…I enjoyed spending time with you guys to be honest…” Crespo also stands up. “YEAH ME TOO! I LIKE, WANT TO HAVE FUN WITH YOU!” Madeleine also stands up. The others stand up as well. Antoine takes a deep breath and extends his hand:

“Our families have started this war…and just like Uriel said…we the Cortes may have a cursed name but that doesn’t mean we can’t change our fate…from this day forth, we are an alliance…our family dispute ends now…put your hands together…”

“Seriously?” Everyone looks at him weird. Antoine gets embarrassed; “Come on everyone…I know it’s embarrassing but we must do it for our sake…”

Ana puts it first; “Very well…” The others sigh and put them on as well. The six of them put their together at the center. Antoine clears his throat:

“From this day on…we are an alliance…there is no war for us…”

“YEAH!” The six of them cheer with joy.

“Now then, what about the others?” Antoine asks. “I believe that the members of Yggdrasil are trustworthy…” Angel replies. “Yeah, Alejandro was very brave and strong as well…” Marinette blushes and looks away.

“I also agree with that…I understand that Marjorie trusts him completely as well…” Antoine replies, Ana looks at everyone and asks:

“What about Uriel?”

The room remains silent once again. Ana continues to speak; “Uriel was the one who told me that we could not change the past but rather look into changing the future…I believe he is a kind soul…”

“Yeah…and he’s hot…” Madeleine lifts her hand, the girls nod in agreement. The boys look with jealousy. Antoine clears his throat; “For now…let’s just wait until he wakes up…he did fight two Gods…he is strong, I give him credit…”

“Yeah, but we could’ve done something as well…but I felt weird after inhaling that weird gas…” Angel makes fun of the gas.

“The gas…I remember…that man, El Muerto…” Crespo looks at everyone; “That man is dangerous…the leader said to prevent any more encounters with that man but why?”

“Maybe because he's Yggdrasil's enemy?” Madeleine wonders. Antoine sighs; “For now…let’s enjoy our vacation, we have one more day left…so let’s have some fun okay…”

The group decided to split up and have fun doing their respective activities…

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Basílica de Guadalupe (Basilica of Guadalupe)

Next to the Basilica, there are dorms in which the novices, and nuns live in peace. In one of rooms, Room 3…a nun with black hair and yellow eyes lies on her bed…Sister Veronica, the nun in which everyone is talking about as the nun who defended a demon…

Note; This conversation is in Spanish

Sister Veronica looks up at the moving fan, she looks soulless and full of guilt; “What am I going to do? It’s been two days since I commited that sin, and since then, I have been punished by staying in my room…I know there is a special seal in the door…I guess, I am going to be punished by Sister Magdalena…”

Sister Veronica turns and sees the wall; “Giovanni…I wonder how are you doing?”

(KNOCK KNOCK)

Sister Paola enters the room with a tray. She has a plate with scrambled eggs and some orange juice:

“Oh good..you’re awake…how are you feeling?”

“...” Sister Veronica doesn’t answer. Sister Paola puts the tray on the table located next to the bed. Sister Veronica sits on her bed, Sister Paola sighs with her eyes:

“Sister Veronica, you must eat before your breakfast gets cold…”

“I can’t…” Sister Veronica looks down; “I am a traitor…a sinner for having defended a demon…at least…that’s what everyone is saying outside…”

Sister Paola looks at her with anger; “You’re right, you defended a demon such as El Charro Negro…Sister Magadalena is not happy with you…you might get demoted for that…I hope you are ashamed for what you did…”

Sister Veronica trembles, she remembers everyone who fought at the volcano; “I am not…”

“What did you say?”

Sister Paola glares at Sister Veronica, Sister Veronica looks at her; “I said, I am not ashamed…those people fought for their lives that night…El Charro Negro saved Giovanni from dying…I was weak and stupid, I thought I could handled a God and I almost died that night…everyone there fought to protect themselves and me as well…that’s why…that’s why, I am not ashamed, I am proud…”

Sister Paola gets closer to her with rage; “You fool..” She lifts her hand, Sister Veronica covers herself; “Oh no…”

(BOING)

Sister Paola hugs Sister Veronica, Veronica looks confused; “Sister?” Sister Paola with tears in her eyes begins to explain; “You are a fool, I was so worried when you decided to go without reinforcements…but you’re alive and that’s what matters to me…”

Sister Veronica also cries with her. After a few minutes, Sister Paola sits next to her; “You see…you were grounded not because you defended a demon, but because you did not follow Sister Magdalena’s orders of not risking your life…”

“...” Sister Veronica is speechless. She looks at her Sister Paola; “Then, are you mad because I defended them?”

“Of course…” Sister Paola replies with a smile, leaving Veronica worried; “I am but only you know what happened that night…I can’t judge you for that and besides, everyone, including El Charro Negro were pardon by the Archbishop…”

“Really?”

Sister Paola nods in agreement; “The higher authorities decided to treat this incident as a Natural Disaster and will not take any actions…”

“Thank God..” Sister Veronica smiles; “Sister? Is Giovanni okay?”

Sister Paola gives her a letter; “He said to give this to you…he return to Italy…but he insisted on you reading it…”

Sister Veronica opens the letter and begins to read it:

Dear Bambina,

If you’re reading this, it means that I am dying…that’s right, dying for a good old beer…hahaha…I am really glad that you are doing well…I decided to go back to my hometown and relax for a while…after a near-death experience…I earned it…anyway, don’t feel guilty on what happened, it was my decision to go there with you…live you life to the fullest, and the next time we meet…I will treat you to some homemade cooking…the one my daughter used to like…

Giovanni.

“That idiot…” Sister Veronica cries; “Thank God he’s alright…when I saw him get absorbed by the mirror…I thought he died…”

“You went through a lot my sister…but God wanted you to experience it so you can become strong…”

“I was arrogant and full of myself…but not anymore…Sister…can you please train me one more time?”

Sister Paola smiles; “Of course…”

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Outside the Hotel…

Uriel decided to follow the crow. He walks outside to see how his body reacts. He walks near the lake stretching his arms and legs. The crow stops moving forward, Uriel notices something strange.

Suddenly the rain that was falling stopped, there was no wind and the people and animals surrounding Uriel also froze.

“So you finally showed up eh, Bella” Uriel chuckles as he turns around to see an old woman standing in the middle of the lake walking towards him.

“You survived muchacho, my girls and I were gambling on whether you lived or died because of the seal release. I must congratulate you, the souls that were in the Island pass on along with Marina.”

Bella smiles as she arrives at solid ground along with the cat and the crow .

“I must thank you for your help Bella or should I say Isabella.” Uriel changes to a serious tone.

Bella begins to laugh; “Very good muchacho.”

She and the two animals shine, transforming into their original forms.

“What gives us away, Paloma? Meow.” The cat smiles as she stands on her two feet.

Carla the cat transforms into a young girl with the appearance of a teenager. She has white skin, short black hair with the cat ears sticking out of her head, blue eyes, no human ears, she is wearing a white button shirt, a black colored jacket, a red short skirt with long black socks as well as long black boots and a slim body.

“It was probably my fault. Chirp” The crow also speaks transforming into a human.

Paloma the crow turns into a girl about the same age as Carla. She has white skin, long black hair, a long black sleeveless dress with boots, yellowish eyes and slim body.

“Allow me to introduce myself properly, my name is Isabella the Red Witch.”

Bella slowly transforms. The old woman turns into a younger appearance resembling a 35 year old woman. She has long red hair, hazel colored eyes, and a well-developed body with big breasts. She is wearing a long red dress, long red sleeves, high heels and a large red witch hat.

Uriel feels the omnipotent mana that Isabella releases, he smiles and greet her properly:

“It’s a pleasure to meet you…although I have a feeling that I’ve seen you before…”

“Fufufu, well I am your predessessor’s lover after all…” Isabella chuckles, Uriel opens his eyes wider and chuckles as well:

“I see now…”

“I have seen you many times in the past, although the last time was during the Vampire incident in Jalisco…”

Uriel changes his expression to a serious one; “Sorry, I don’t remember that night…”

“Of course you do…after all, your lover, Serena left you for another man isn’t that right?”

-TCH- Uriel gets angry. “Gyhaha…mother, your teasing him too much…” Carla goes towards Uriel and rubs her body in his legs like a cat.

“You’re right, but seeing his reaction gets me excited…” Isabella licks her lips. Uriel sighs and looks at Paloma who hides behind Isabella blushing:

“Thank you for the help, I´m sorry you got burned because of me.”

Paloma opens her eyes wider and avoids looking at him; “N-N-No problem.”

Uriel looks at Isabella; “Why did you do that to Marina and Cortes?”

Uriel asks furious, Isabella smiles at him:

“Well Muchacho, that is something that had to be done, it was his destiny.”

“I see, so that’s why Vasco and the Horseman of Conquest brainwashed the Natives in the area?”

“That’s right…we were instructed to do so…”

“Instructed by who?”

“There are things in this universe, that you don’t need to know muchacho…In truth, Hernan Cortes was murderer who came here for Conquest…I did him a favor, creating a false personality so he could obtain the trust of the Aztecs…as for you question, I will keep it a secret…”

Isabella walks closer to Uriel. -BADUMP- Uriel feels paralyzed; “I can’t…move…” Isabella holds him and smells him; “Mmm…I love the smell of a young man…however, you’re not pure anymore, if you know what I mean…”

Uriel looks away embarrassed; “Leave me alone…”

“Fufufu…those girls will be disappointed knowing that someone else took away your virgi…”

“Shut up…” Uriel struggles and tries to move. “Fufufu, who knows, maybe someday…you will become my lover…”

“I doubt it…”

“Oh, I see that you haven’t forgotten Serena right? and what’s this? You have another girl that your heart loves…”

“I told you to stay quiet…”

“Marjorie Bellerose…am I right?”

(BBBOOMMM)

Uriel releases crimson mana. -SNAP- Isabella snaps her fingers, canceling Uriel’s mana; “Calm down, I am just teasing you…but there is something you need to know about her…”

“She canceled my mana with just a snap?” Uriel looks at her nervously. Isabella with a serious expression sighs; “I must tell you something that happened on the day you fought Quetzalcoatl…”

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Two days before…

Bella sensed two intruders at the island…as she walked to the shore, she discovered that it was Uriel and Marjorie…both of them seemed unconscious…however, Marjorie woke up first…

"Uriel…Uriel…answer me…" Marjorie tries to wake him up. She touches his abdomen and feels warm; "This feeling…it can't be…"

Marjorie notices Uriel bleeding nonstop. Marjorie cries; " No…Uriel…I must…heal him…” Marjorie puts her hands on his wounds, she closes her eyes; “Cure de Glace Céleste” (Celestial Ice Cure)

(CCRRAASHHH)

Marjorie tries to heal him, however, her ice breaks apart. Marjorie cries; “NO…Uriel…please don’t die…” Marjorie tries to heal him multiple times, she performs CPR by giving him mouth to mouth breathing and tries to get his heart beating once more.

(BADUMP BADUMP)

“Should you go and help them? Mother?” Carla, in her cat form, asks Bella (Isabella); “I supposed I could…Maybe I will…” Suddenly, Bella and her family notice something strange.

A strange black aura coming out of Marjorie. “Mother, what is that?” Carla and Paloma get behind Bella.

“I don’t know…” Bella looks surprised as well. The black aura intensifies, creating a small air current. Marjorie's hair slowly turns into pitch black as the mana coming out of her increases; “I will not let you die…my love…”

“Her voice changed…” Bella looks at her with awe; “This sensation…it’s familiar and nostalgic…”

Marjorie’s blue eyes, convert into a dark green color as she puts her hands on Uriel’s wound one more time; “Sanatio” (Healing)

In a blink of an eye, Marjorie closes Uriel’s wound, Uriel breathes one more time and his heart starts beating once again. Marjorie kisses him in the mouth; “Stay alive…my love…”

At that moment, her black hair turns back to normal, her green eyes turn back to blue as she slowly passes out. Bella walks closer with her familiars; “What a chilling sensation…”

“What was that mother?” Paloma asks as she flies above them.

“I don’t know dear…but it’s dangerous…this mana, I know of a person who had this type of mana but she died centuries ago…”

“W-W-Who are you?’ Marjroie opens her eyes a little. Bella stands in front of her and lifts her body; “I am an ally dear…”

“U-U-Uriel…please help him…” Marjorie passes out completely. Bella chuckles; “Her appearance and mana…there is no doubt on my mind…welcome back…”

Bella walks using a spell to make Uriel and Marjorie float as they head towards the Island of Dolls.

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Present…

“As you can see…that girl is dangerous…she has power that goes beyond…” Isabella finishes explaining. Uriel sighs; “I see…I must keep my guard up just in case…”

“Fufufu…you know muchacho, I must warn you, love can be a beautiful emotion, however, it can be deadly…right now, you feel love towards her…but that can be your demise…”

“...” Uriel remains silent. Isabella continues to explain; “Now I won’t tell you what to do…let me tell you a story, my sister, Alexandria fell in love with a man who lost his head during a great war…because of her obsession, she revived that man…at the end, she commited a great sin to bring someone back to life because of love…she was punished and now her soul hasn’t found peace…love makes you do foolish things…muchacho…”

Isabella grabs his left arm, where he has his mark; “This is what I am talking about…” Uriel notices his mark has expanded more into his forearm; “I see…so this is the consequence of using that power…”

“That’s right, the power of the Horseman of War is very great and dangerous…if you use it constantly, the power will destroy your body…that’s why Juan trained you for 3 years straight…however, you still need more training…”

“I know…but still…I didn’t have a choice…”

“Fufufu…you have a choice but you decided to stay with your family at the Borderland…and I support that…”

Isabella touches Uriel’s mark, Uriel feels pain as Isabella returns the mark to normal; “Listen, I will return the mark to normal only on this occasion…you must train to become stronger…otherwise, Alexa will be the one inhereting the mark and you will disappear forever…”

“That won’t happen…” Uriel looks at her with a confident expression. Isabella smiles at him:

“I like that expression…I am rooting for you…please take care…”

“I will…”

“Well then time for us to go.” Isabella says to the girls. Carla licks Uriel’s cheek like a cat; “BYE BYE MEOW'”Paloma looks at her jealous; “You didn’t have to lick him…”

“Jealous?” Carla teases Paloma. “That’s enough girls…it’s time for us to leave…”

The three of them begin to disappear by the flames; “Uriel, I must warn you about my sister, Alexandria. She is dangerous and I know you will encounter her in a not so distant future, she is known as the White Witch, take care.”

Time turns back to normal as the three of them disappear completely. Uriel looks at the lake; “The White Witch…am I going to meet her?”

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Hotel Pool…

A different group met in the pool to avoid suspicions…The group consists of Angela, Victoria and Raul…with two more figures in the shadows…

“Aww man, this is so boring…I can’t believe I slept for the whole day…and it was all for nothing…” Victoria stretches as she wears a red bikini, she is relaxing in a pool chair.

“Those were the orders…deal with them…” Angela, wearing a blue swimsuit replies, as she reads a book, her eyes are hollow.

“Yeah yeah, I know but still…I think I could’ve done more for the Master…”

“Yeah right…you only wanted to see Uriel in action…” Raul, who is lying on her right, says as he types on his laptop.

“Mmmhhh….shut up Raul…” Victoria shouts. Victoria looks at the pool where children and parents have fun:

“Hey guys? Are we doing the right thing? You know, deceiving everyone?”

Angela closes her book; “You idiot…they are the ones deceiving us…you are full aware that Uriel “erased” your memories right? Alejandro and Kasumi are members of Yggdrasil…or the fact that everyone here knows what mana and the golden key are…we are the ones who are doing right…”

Angela stands up; “Remember, we are doing this for our Master…we live only for him and we will die for him…Victoria, I don’t blame you for being asleep for so long…but now…I need you to focus…”

“She’s right Victoria…”

At that moment, everyone in the pool loses consciousness. A black portal opens and two figures come out of the portal. The two of them are El Muerto with white masks but one is taller than the other.

Victoria, Angela and Raul stand up. The tall El Muerto begins to speak:

“Our mission to retrieve the Golden Key was a failure…this was due to the interference of Alexa de la Trinidad who took possession of the key when we were distracted…however, our Master said that it wasn’t important as he will retrieve the key from her himself…”

“What will be our next move?” Raul asks El Muerto. El Muerto takes a few steps forward:

“For now, you will continue with your normal activities…we will return to the Borderland to report to our Master…”

“But…I haven’t done anything…how will Master acknowledge me?” Victoria looks down, El Muerto walks towards Victoria:

“Be patient…we are about to enter the most important phase of our plan…Master trust each and one of you for your potential…that’s why you were chosen…”

“Really?” Victoria looks excited. El Muerto snaps his fingers:

“Continue with your mission…”

Angela and Victoria lose consciousness, Raul is the only one awake; “You make this whole thing a drag you know that…” Raul sits back to his chair and continues to type.

El Muerto opens a portal, he and the other Muerto cross it. At that moment, everyone regains consciousness.

“What was I doing?” Victoria looks around, Angela also opens her eyes; “Uhmm…Victoria, were we swimming?”

“Yes you were…but you got a cramp…” Raul replies as he takes out his phone.

“Oh right…well, let’s go…” Victoria pulls Angela as both of them get into the pool once more.

(SSPPPLLLAASSHHH)

Raul opens his eyes wider as he reads a message. Raul chuckles; “It appears things aren’t going to stay peaceful for you…Alejandro…”

Raul puts down his phone where a name appears; Aleister

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Outside the Hotel…

Uriel decided to observe the lake as he thinks about the words that Isabella told him…

“Uhmm…Uriel?” Uriel hears someone calling for him. He turns around and sees Leticia standing right behind him.

“Oh Leticia…how are you feeling?”

“I’m doing better…and you? Everyone is looking for you…”

“I had some business to take care of…”

“Oh I see…” There is an awkward silence, Leticia takes a deep breath; “I wanted to thank you properly…you saved my life the other night…THANK YOU!”

Leticia begins to cry; “It was scary…to be in an infinite darkness…I thought, I would never see the light again…”

Uriel gets closer to her and puts his hand on her head; “It’s alright…I know what it means to not see the light…”

“Uriel…” Leticia hugs him; “You’re my hero…”

“Hero…”

Meanwhile…

“Where could Uriel have gone too?” Kasumi thinks as she walks down the road towards the lake.

“Calm down Senpai…I’m sure he’s in the lake…knowing him, he must be training…”

“I really hope so…by the way…why is she here with us?” Kasumi point to Marjorie. “Hhhmmpphh…”Marjorie puffs her cheeks; “Well, I happened to be worried about Uriel as well…I just want to see if he’s okay…”

“You can’t fool me…as your teacher, I order you to return to the hotel…”

“Right now, you are not my teacher…so…no, I won’t do that…”

Marjorie and Kasumi glare at each other. Alejadnro sighs with his eyes close; “Good grief” Alejandro notices someone standing next to the lake:

“Hey, isn’t that Uriel?”

“WHERE?” Kasumi and Marjorie push Alejandro to see.

“Wait a minute…” Kasumi adjust her glasses, suddenly; “WHHHAATT?” Kasumi reacts surprised. Marjorie also panics; “What is he doing?”

Alejandro stands up; “What are you talking about?” Alejandro opens his eyes wider as he sees Uriel and Leticia hugging; “Uh-oh…this is a problem…”

“Teacher, why don’t we go and interrupt those lovebirds” Marjorie has a “red” aura coming out of her as she makes a fake smile. Kasumi has the same “aura”; “I agree…”

“Wait…you two…” Alejandro tries to stop them; “Let’s hear what they have to say…”

(BBADDUUMMPP)

Uriel notices separates from Leticia. Leticia looks at Uriel:

“Uriel…what happened the other night, is it true that you are the Horseman of…”

“I am…” Uriel interrupts Leticia. Leticia opens her eyes wider; “I see…you know, when I was trapped in the mirror, I saw the History of what happened during the Conquest…I saw what the man named Guera did…”

“Oh, you did? Tell me…what do you think of me, now that you know who I really am? Do you hate me?”

Uriel looks at Leticia. Leticia turns red; “Ehh…no…it’s just that…”

“I can’t hear them…” Kasumi whispers to Marjorie as the three of them hide in the bushes.

Leticia gathers courage and looks at Uriel with determined eyes:

“URIEL…I LOVE YOU!”

Marjorie and Kasumi panic. Alejandro cries; “That bastard just got another love confession…I’m so jealous…”

Uriel sighs; “I understand, Leticia, what you are feeling right now is something called the hanging bridge effect, you are in love with my actions but not me…”

“You’re wrong…I love you…ever since that day, I understand how you feel, you’re solitude and pain…”

Uriel looks at her surprised; “Leticia, I can’t…”

“I don’t care if you don’t love me back…Uriel, I just wanted to confess because I learn that I could die sooner or later…and I made the decision to live a life without regret…that’s why I decided to love you, even if you can’t love me back…”

Uriel chuckles; “You remind me of someone I met a long time ago…very well…I can’t make you hate me…and I can’t love you back…but we can be friends…”

“Really?” Leticia looks excited. Uriel nods in agreement; “Thank you…” Leticia uses the opportunity to kiss him on the cheek one more time. Leticia runs to the hotel waving at him.

“How long are you going to hide?” Uriel turns to his right. -GGYYAHH- Kasumi and Marjorie react surprised. Alejandro comes out walking; “I knew that you already felt our presence…”

“Of course…you know, eavesdropping is bad manners…”

“We’re sorry…” Marjorie and Kasumi apologize. Marjorie looks at Uriel; “Uriel, are you feeling better?”

“I am, thank you…”

“You shouldn’t be out of bed yet…you still need to rest…” Kasumi exclaims. “You’re right…I’m sorry…” Uriel apologizes leaving Kasumi speechless.

“HEY URIEL…LET’S GO PLAY SOME VIDEO GAMES, STEPHEN WILL JOIN US…WHAT DO YOU SAY!”

Uriel looks at Kasumi and Marjorie. He smiles as he thinks:

“Maybe, it’s not so bad…feel normal for once…”

Uriel walks back with them as they prepare for a brand new day…

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April 20th, Mexico City International Airport

After the incident at the volcano, the trip went as normal. They explore various places, see pyramids and finish their projects. Two more days passed and it was time for them to return, however not all of them will return…

Uriel decided to take the Cortes and speak with the children and the Gods one last time…

In the airport it was almost time for them to board the plane.

“So you are staying here in Mexico right?” Uriel asks the Professors.

“That's right, we decided to stay here and raise Xochitl and Ahide as our children.” Dr. Escobar replies with a great smile.

“I see, that’s good to hear…”

“But why? You can take them with you?” Ana asks with a saddened expression.

“The truth is we wanted to leave that place since the death of our children, but we always felt that they were still there. Now I understand that they will be in our hearts, we have a new opportunity with them.” Dr. Ortiz replies with tears in his eyes.

Xochitl and Adihe stand in front of Uriel and the others:

“ We wanted to say we're sorry.”

Ana hugs both of them and replies; “You are good children, please take care of your new parents, don´t stop smiling.”

“I can’t believe we are from the same family…I mean we’re 500 years apart…when you grow up, let’s have a round of wrestling like we did in the Lucha Libre Fiesta…” Angel pats Adihe’s head.

Adihe with tears in his eyes smiles; “Next time, I will win…” Crespo fist bumps Adihe; “Hey…make sure to train then…you are a Cortes after all…”

Xochitl begins to cry; “Will we see you again?”

“Of course we will, I will come back and visit you in my next vacation.” Ana replies to Xochitl.

Quetzalcoatl and Tezcatlipoca in their miniature forms appear before them; “We would like to apologize to the Cortes and with you Uriel…”

“After 500 years sealed within a gem…our rage almost killed innocent people…”

“Good grief…” Uriel looks at both of the Deities; “Everything is in the past, for now, concentrate on protecting these children…they are the last descendants of the Aztecs, I'm sure they will be a target…”

“We will…” Qutzalcoatl crawls into Uriel’s hand:

“Young man…beware of the Great Witches…they are the most powerful beings in the world…not even us Gods compare to their power…beware…you have the scent of the Red Witch…beware…”

“We also want to know what happened to the other 3 deities after the conquest. It is now our goal to learn the truth.” Dr. Ortiz comments.

“We have a bumpy ride…but we would like the truth as well…we the Cortes will fund your investigation and participate as well…”

“Really?” Dr. Ortiz asks, surprised. Angel nods in agreement; “We want to make up for what our ancestors did…and if we can help them by finding the three missing Gods, then so be it…”

“Passengers heading to Rio Grande city please board now”

“Well then, it’s time for us to leave, take care of yourselves.” Uriel and the others begin to walk away. Adihe and Xochitl wave at them:

“Thank you Uriel, please come back.”

Uriel lifts his hand as a sign of goodbye. The Cortes walk alongside them:

“Hey Uriel, was it okay to leave the Gods with them?”

Uriel turns around and opens his eyes wider, he sees Marina waving at him behind her children. Uriel chuckles as he remembers his mother’s words:

“The Love of a Mother will Last Forever!!!”

“Of course…the Gods lost their mana while fighting me, it won’t be a problem for us…besides, it will take years for them to get back that amount of mana…besides, their mother will always be with them…

The group finally gets aboard on the plane…

At the plane Uriel sits next to Angela. She is very shy to him but still tries to talk:

“U-U-Uriel, I don´t know what happen to us but are you feeling okay?”

Uriel looks at her; ‘She’s lying…” Uriel sighs; “Nothing happened…I’m doing alright, thank you…” She leans on his shoulder; “Do you mind if I sleep like this?”

“No…I don’t mind…” In the back, Marjorie, Victoria, Leticia and Kasumi look at them with jealousy. “You know, I get the feeling that I was a background character during this trip…” Stephan wonders, Alejandro laughs; “Well you are…”The others fall asleep and Raul reads a book.

Uriel looks at the window feeling nostalgic, as the pyramids and the city are farther and farther away until the point that they disappear from sight; “I wonder if I will return someday…”

(BBAADDUUMMMPPP)

Uriel closes his eyes to sleep, and suddenly he feels the same pain in his heart.

“This sensation, I remembered I felt it back during my encounter with Marina…” He looks at his phone but it was destroyed in the fight; I hope everyone is alright…but is this feeling?”

Isabella and her familiars look at the plane taking off:

“Good luck Uriel…I saw that you will have great challenges approaching your path…the matter is if you can pass through those obstacles…”

The group arrives at Rio Grande City…

(BADUMP BADUMP BADUMP)

Uriel feels uneasy; “What is this sensation?”

“WE’RE BACK!” Alejandro stretches his body. Alejandro sees Valerie; “Hey, it’s Valerie…oh that’s right…Uriel, your souvenir….” Alejandro gives Uriel a crystal ball.

Valerie sees Uriel, she runs with great speed and hugs him; “Valerie…what’s wrong?” Uriel notices Valerie crying:

“Uriel…Uriel…our mother…our mother…she….”

Uriel opens his eyes wider and slowly lets go of the crystal ball.

(CCRRASSSHHH)

Uriel trembles as tears fill his eyes; “MOTHER…”