April 20, 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….was attacked four nights ago…”

“What do you mean? Who attacked her?”

“Darius Lucifugus…and now mama is in the hospital…I tried to contact you for four days but your cellphone wasn’t responding…and Alejandro’s either…”

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

(CCRRASSSHHH)

Uriel trembles as tears fill his eyes; “MOTHER…” Alejandro grbas his shoulder; “Let’s go…your mom is waiting…”

“Uriel, is something wrong?” Kasumi looks at Uriel. Uriel with a tear coming out shakes his head; “I’m sorry…Kasumi…”

Uriel gathers in his left hand; “You two, stay close to me…” -BBOOOMMM- Uriel releases a powerful wind current inside the airport creating a dust cloud.

(AAHHHHH)

Everyone panics, Kasumi looks at Uriel; “Uriel, what is happening?”

Uriel opens a portal and carries Valerie in his arms; “Time to go…” Alejandro with great speed follows him; “I’m coming too…”

“Uriel wait…” Kasumi tries to stop him, but Johanna stops her; “Don’t…let them go…I’ll explain everything…”

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Hospital Memorial de Río Grande

Located in the center of the city lies the Hospital Memorial de Rio Grande (Rio Grande Memorial Hospital), and is the most prestigious hospital in Rio Grande City…it has 13 floors and almost 100 rooms…the technology is the most advance in the Northern Part of Mexico that almost every doctor wants to work here…Maria was brought to this hospital by the orders of the Bishop…here, her life is on the line…

In Room 720, Maria is under surveillance from the most intelligent doctors and nurses try to figure out what kind of poison she was exposed to…

(BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP)

Maria lies in a bed with an oxygen mask and some anesthesia to keep her stable. Sitting next to her is Daniel.

(KNOCK KNOCK)

Fabiola enters the room; “I’m coming in…” Fabiola looks at Daniel holding his mother’s hand:

“Daniel, you should get some rest…you’ve been here for 4 days…you need to sleep and eat healthier things…”

“Leave me alone…I won’t abandon her…” Daniel, with tears in his eyes, grabs his mom’s hand tighter; “I’m sorry…” Fabiola sighs and sits down on the other side; “Father Clemente went to buy some groceries and he said that he will come and pick you up…and also Sister…”

“I SAID SHUT UP!” Daniel shouts as he looks down. Fabiola gets angry; “How rude…here I am trying to be a good person and this is how you treat me…sheesh…” Fabiola looks at Maria; “You’re not the only one worried here…she may not be my mother…but she is my teacher and I’m sure everyone feels the same way…”

(BEEP BEEP)

Daniel takes out his cellphone, Fabiola feels that a rock with the word; “Ignored…” Falls into her head; “HEY DON’T IGNORE ME…”

-TCH- Daniel stands up and heads to the door; “He has returned…” Fabiola looks confused; “Wait..who?”

Daniel walks with rage towards the elevator; “That bastard!”

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Hospital Lobby…

“Excuse me, I came here to see Maria Di Fiore…” Uriel asks the receptionists at the lobby. The receptionists blush as she looks at Uriel; “S-S-She’s in room 720…but…unfortunately, the time for visits is now over…”

“Hahaha…that Uriel, always making the women go crazy over him…” Alejandro chuckles, and looks at Valerie with a “purple” and a fake smile; “Yeah…my brother is such a womanizer…”

“Uh-oh…I think she’s mad…” Alejandro looks at her nervously.

Alejandro Sanchez is a 16 year old boy who has long brownish hair, his eyes are orange color, a thin body and his skin color is white.

The receptionist looks nervous; “B-B-But I think I can make an exception just for you…what is your relationship to Maria?”

“I am her son…Uriel Di Fiore…” Uriel replies with a smile, the receptionists blushes; “Oh well…if your her son…then we can…”

“NO HE’S NOT!” Daniel shouts as he approaches the lobby. Fabiola follows behind him. Valerie looks at Daniel; “Daniel…why did you…wait…”

Daniel approaches Uriel. Uriel looks at him; “Daniel…how is our…”

(PPUUMM)

To the surprise of everyone in the lobby, Daniel punches Uriel in the face. Uriel falls into the ground as Daniel screams; “You damn bastard…how dare you show your face here?”

“UUURRIIEELL!!!’ Alejandro and Valerie run to help Uriel. Uriel stands up as blood comes out of his mouth; “What are you talking about?”

“It’s your fault…it’s your fault Darius attacked our mother!” Daniel exclaims with hatred. Uriel opens his eyes wider; “What do you mean?”

“Darius himself told us…it’s because you went and interfered with his plans…now our mother is dying…”

(PUM PUM PUM)

Daniel punches Uriel multiple times, Uriel doesn’t lift a finger; “WHY! WHY DID YOU HAVE TO COME TO HER LIFE! SHE IS DYING BECAUSE YOU INVOLVED HER! THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT!”

(PPUUUMMM)

Daniel pretends to punch Uriel one last time, but Alejandro stops him; ‘That’s enough…” Daniel glares at Alejandro; “Don’t interfere, this has nothing to do with you…”

“I don’t care…stop taking your rage on Uriel…you damned brat…” Alejandro puts force in his hand. Daniel notices; “This guy is strong…” Daniel gets angrier; “If you interfere then I will…”

(SSLLLAAPP)

Valerie interrupts Daniel by slapping him. Everyone looks surprised, Daniel grabs his cheek; “Valerie…why did you hit me?”

Valerie with tears in her eyes looks at Daniel; “Why did I hit you? Why did you hit our brother? You have no right to accuse him…You have no right to hit him…Uriel is our brother…”

Daniel lowers his hand; “He is not my brother…”

“DANIEL!...”

“Valerie, that’s enough…” Uriel stops Valerie.

(CLAP)

“Alright everyone settle down…you are disturbing the hospital staff and the guards are coming this way…” Uriel hears a familiar voice as he looks at someone approaching him.

“S-S-Sister Griselda…” Uriel looks surprised. Sister Griselda smiles at him; “It’s been a long time Uriel…it appears you have grown…”

Sister Griselda is an older woman wearing a black nun attire, has wrinkled face and white hair. She has normal features, light brown skin and green eyes. She has been Maria’s guardian ever since she was a child.

“Abuelita…” Valerie runs and hugs her with tears in her eyes. Sister Griselda looks at Uriel; “You want to see Maria, am I right? Come with me…”

Daniel looks enraged; “WAIT…URIEL CAN’T GO…HE…” Sister Griselda turns around; “Daniel that’s enough…go to the Ministry and take a bath…you stink…I want you to calm down…now…” Daniel feels Sister Griselda’s presence and remains silent, nodding in agreement.

Daniel walks away, Fabiola goes behind him. Uriel follows Sister Griselda to the elevator.

“Well then, I guess it’s time for me to go…” Alejandro takes a few steps but Valerie stops him by pulling his arm; “WAIT!”

“OUCH!!! HEY WHAT ARE YOU…” Alejandro sees Valerie’s face with tears; “Please…stay with me…”

(BADUMP)

Alejandro blushes and nods in agreement; “Of course…come on, let’s go to the Ministry as well…”

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Sister Griselda and Uriel go up the elevator to see Maria…

“Ay muchacho…I heard that you have been causing a lot of trouble lately…” Sister Griselda chuckles. Uriel looks embarrassed; “I’m sorry…”

“Don’t be…I never said that it was a bad thing…” Sister Griselda replies and continues to speak:

“Over this past 2 years, I have been informed about your heroic deeds…from taking down a Gualicho in Argentina to fighting a Chupacabras…not to mentioned that you teamed up with Clemente to stop the Shadow Tamer…You sure like to have fun ehh…”

Uriel looks down; “But still…I failed to be with her when she needed me the most…”

“It’s not your fault…Maria is a grown woman…she decided to face Darius alone…” Sister Griselda pats his head.

(DING)

They arrive on the seventh floor, Maria has guards from the Church looking after her. Sister Griselda walks in front; “Let me pass…and he’s with me…”

As he passes the guards, Uriel feels their hateful gazes. They enter the room and Uriel sees Maria.

(BEEP BEEP BEEP)

Uriel trembles upon seeing his mother in a worrisome state; “Mother…” Uriel proceeds to sit next to her. Sister Griselda notices Uriel’s somber face and smiles:

“So, you do care for her…I have no doubt in my mind that you really are her son…”

Uriel looks at his mother’s arm and how it has purple veins spreading in her body; “So, this is the poison that’s spreading huh…”

“Indeed…I tried healing her with my miracle but I’m afraid it will only make it worse…” Sister Griselda explains,Uriel looks at Sister Griselda.

Uriel grabs her hand; “When I was reborn, I had no memory, no life and that night…when I was at the lake…she approached me and said; “I am your mother…and I will always be with you…”

“I see…she really cares about you…that’s why…I will tell you everything that happened…”

Sister Griselda proceeded in telling Uriel everything that happened that night…from Estrella’s reaction to the sudden attack on Maria…

“So then, Sister Carolina is unconscious as well…” Uriel sighs with his eyes closed. Sister Griselda nods in agreement; “Indeed, however, we didn’t find anything suspicious with her…she is currently at the Ministry being watched over by Abril and Mariana…”

Uriel grabs Maria with his two hands; “I understand…where is Estrella located?”

“Right now, she is located in a cell below the Cathedral…she has already a little History since the invasion…and the best thing that Clemente could do was to have her in prison…”

“I see…what about Father Clemente?”

“Clemente is currently negotiating with the Bishop to let her go…but it’s a difficult matter…”

“I understand the situation well…this happened because I got everyone involved with my problems…but I am going to make everything right once more…” Uriel stands up and walks towards the door.

“What are you going to do boy? Don’t tell me you’re going after Estrella…that’s against the church…”

“I know…but keeping an innocent girl in prison is also against it…besides, you want me to go…”

Sister Griselda acts confused; “I don’t know what you mean?”

Uriel smiles; “Of course you do…otherwise, you wouldn’t have told me where she was located right?”

“Fufufu…you’re always so clever…but you didn’t hear it from me…”

“I won’t tell everyone…and regarding my mother..”

“Do you have a plan? Do you know someone that can help us?”

“I do…I will save her…even if it costs me my life…” Uriel leaves the room. Sister Griselda sighs and looks at Maria:

“Maria, you have such a kind child…please…don’t die…”

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Ministry of San Juan…

Daniel, Fabiola, Valerie and Alejandro returned to the Ministry of San Juan…

Two guards stand on the door. The guards were appointed by the Church. As they walk to the door, the guards take a step forward; “Excuse me…but only authorized personnel are allowed in the Ministry…”

“He’s with me…you may move…” Valerie steps forward with a smile. The guards insists; “We understand but we received the orders and…”

“YOU MAY MOVE!” Valerie makes a serious expression. The guards get nervous; “Y-Y-You may pass…”

Valerie grabs Alejandro’s arm as they walk together; “Thank you…” The guards are left standing with a shocking face; “She’s as scary as her mother…”

“I’m going to my room…” Daniel proceeds and walks upstairs.

“ALEJANDRO!” Abril and Mariana run with excitement to hug Alejandro. Alejandro with a big smile greeted them; “Hey, long time no see…”

Valerie looks at them with jealousy; “Alright girls, Alejandro needs to eat something…” Valerie pulls Alejandro; “Oh wait…”

“We want to come too…” The girls cling to him, making Valerie jealous.

Daniel proceeded to take a shower. As he showered, Daniel punches the wall with force:

"Why…why was I so stupid? Why did I hit him?"

Daniel sighs feeling guilt. He lowers his head as he continues to stay in the water.

At the kitchen, Valerie and Alejandro prepare something for them to eat…

(CHOP CHOP CHOP)

Alejandro chops some carrots, and Valerie prepares the stew. Valerie looks at Alejandro with a shy expression; “T-T-Thank you, for not leaving me alone…I have been feeling really sad for my mother…I am so scared that she will…”

“Don’t say that…your mother will be saved…just have faith…”

Valerie smiles; “You’re right…mama will be okay…I really appreciate your enthusiasm…”

“Hey, don’t worry about it…you know that I owe you my life…” Alejandro smiles, Valerie blushes and continues to cook; “Don’t say weird things…”

Valerie looks at the stew; “You know, it’s always been like this…”

“What do you mean?

“Ever since our mother presented Uriel to us…Daniel and him have been very distant…also when he discovered that Uriel is El Charro Negro…Daniel has seen him as someone untrustworthy…”

Alejandro pours the carrots in the stew; “I see…and do you think of him? What does you mother think of Uriel?”

“Mama always cared for him…ever since that day, when Uriel saved Daniel and me from a Sombra…I knew that I could trust him…My brother may be El Charro Negro but he’s still akind person…that’s why, even if I don’t remember, I will still love him…because he is my brother…”

Alejandro chuckles; “You dummy…Uriel has always been your brother…I told you before, I remember everything…well, almost everything and I can assure you that you three are family…”

“Thank you, but I am worried about Daniel…he’s been very distant and he blames Uriel for what happened…”

“Don’t worry about Daniel…I can tell that he is only upset…Daniel cares about you and Uriel…because you are siblings…and I am sure things will go back to normal…let’s finish this stew and then we will come up with a plan to save your mother…”

Alejandro make a big smile. Valerie notices and hugs him. Alejandro gets really nervous; “Valerie…what are you…”

“Thank you…you have always been there for me…ever since we were little…that I do remember…”

“Valerie…” Alejandro looks at Valerie in the eyes. They slowly get closer as both of them close their eyes about to share a kiss. Suddenly…

(BBBOOMMM)

“We brought the juice…” Mariana and Abril enter the kitchen; “Huh, is something wrong?” Abril asks as she sees Valerie and Alejandro separated with their faces red.

“N-N-Nothing…thank you for the juice…” Alejandro laughs nervously as he looks at Valerie. Valerie, who is also red, wink at him; “We’ll finish our conversation…another time…”

Alejandro blushes he grabs the juice.

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Daniel’s Room…

Daniel lies on his bed with the lights off, looking at the ceiling fan as it spins slowly…

(KNOCK KNOCK)

“I’m coming in…” Fabiola enters the room carrying a food tray with a plate of stew and some juice.

“I never said that you could come in…”

Fabiola puts the tray on the desk, and proceeds to turn on the lights; “Seriously…this room is so dark…you need to cheer up…” Fabiola sits in the chair and crosses her legs.

Daniel grabs his pillow and covers his face because of the light; “Go away!”

“No…I am going to speak my mind…”

“Sheesh, you're annoying…”

Fabiola puffs her cheeks; “I don’t care…” Fabiola crosses her arms as well; “Now listen…why did you punch your brother like that?”

“I told you…he’s not my…”

“Oh shut up…he is your brother and you know it…and that’s because Ms. Maria accepted him as her son…if she did that, then he is your brother whether you like it or not…”

“...” Daniel doesn’t say a word. Fabiola continues to speak:

“Alejandro told us what happened on the trip…Uriel risked his life to save them from Quetzalcoatl…He was fighting for his life…and yet you blame him for something that he didn’t know…what is the matter with you?”

“Oh shut up…this all happened because he picked a fight with Darius…”

“That’s not true…you know that Ms. Maria also has a grudge against Darius…it wasn’t Uriel fault…you need to stop fighting…think of how Ms. Maria would feel if she sees her family fighting…”

Fabiola sheds tears; “At least…you have a family…I am an orphan…I don't have a mother or a father…but you know what…Father Clemente acts like a father and Sister Carolina like a mother…it doesn’t matter if you are not real siblings…it’s the bond that you share that makes you a family…just like my sisters and me…but now, they took away one of my sisters…and it makes me feel…”

Daniel stands up; “Sheesh, you never shut up don’t you…” Daniel walks towards Fabiola and lifts the chair. -GGYYYAHH- Fabiola falls into the bed; “HEY WHAT DID YOU DO THAT FOR?”

Daniel sits down and begins to eat the stew, he remembers his mother; “I hate to say it but you’re right…mother would be mad if I fight with Uriel…”

Fabiola feels relieved; “Well, that’s good to hear…”

“Don’t get me wrong…I still don’t trust him…however, I will do it for my mother and for Valerie…”

“That’s good to hear…”

Daniel turns on his computer; “Now then, as for Estrella…I believe that she was being controlled by Darius…that’s why she went berserk…but still she is dangerous…”

“I don’t care…there has to be a way to save her…”

“I wouldn’t worry about that…that idiot is already making his move…” Daniel shows Fabiola his screen; “This is live footage in front of the Cathedral…” Fabiola sees Uriel standing outside the Cathedral.

“Wait…what is he going to do?”

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Below the Rio Grande Cathedral…

Below the Rio Grande Cathedral, there is a room where the prisoners of war were taken during the Mexican Revolution at the beginning of the 20th Century…the room consists of 4 cells…the cells were no longer used by the church to take away prisoners…however, it might be used in case of emergency…

There are two cells occupied at this moment…

(DRIP DRIP DROP DROP)

Because of the constant rain, the water overflows the area. Sitting on a bed located at the corner of a cell is Estrella, who days before went berserk and summoned Sombras to attack the Ministry, she was stopped by Daniel. However, due to the risk of losing control again…The church decided to put her on the cell until her sentence is decided…

(GGRRRR)

Estrella cries as her stomach growls with hunger. In front of her, a tray with a sandwich and an apple, however, they are untouched by the girl.

“You haven’t eaten a thing…Estrella…you’re going to pass out if you don’t eat…” Estrella looks to her right and sees the cell in front of her. Handcuffed to the wall, Father Clemente looks at Estrella:

“Come on hija, at least you have your hands free to eat…I have to wait until tomorrow for someone to feed me…”

Estrella turns her head; “I just want to die…”

“Come on, don’t say that…you know why I am in this position? Because I slapped the Bishop…hahahaha…he wanted to have you executed but I refused…now I am imprisoned as well…but at least I bought you some time…”

-TCH- Estrella stands up and grabs the apple; “Why did you do that? Why did you try to save me? Why?” Estrella throws the apple towards Father Clemente. -PPUUMM- Estrella approaches the bars; “I just want to die…I am tired of living and hurting those around me…”

“What are you saying? The girls are okay…and that’s because you managed to hold back dear…”

“That’s not true…” Estrella cries as she slowly kneels down; “My life has been miserable…I saw my parents get killed, I saw my friend die…I lost everything…and when I thought I finally found my new family…I almost lost them as well…I don’t deserve to live…”

Estrella cries, Father Clemente looks at her with tears in his eyes; “Ay hija, life can be really cruel…I understand how you feel…I lost my parents to a demon, my sister to a vampire and my children were taken away by various monsters. My whole life I have lost many people precious to me…but let me tell you something…they are still with me…”

Estrella looks up. Father Clemente smiles; “They are still in my heart…in my memories and my soul…Estrella it doesn’t matter if you lost someone physically…they will always be with you…I am sure that your parents wanted you to continue living…because they cared…and that’s what it means to have a bond…”

Estrella looks at Father Clemente; “A bond?”

“That’s right…think about your bonds…”

Estrella thinks about everyone she has encountered. She sees her sisters with her. Estrella cries one more time; “I want to be with my sisters…I want to go back to the Ministry…but what if they don’t like me anymore…what if I lose control again? I can hear the voices of the Sombras whispering…I can feel the darkness in my soul…”

“Estrella don’t think about that...and if you do…I will help you…” Father Clemente chuckles. Estrella still has doubts; “I think, it’s better off if I am dead…”

“If you are dead…then I would have risked my life to save you for nothing, and being inside a giant sombra would have been in vain…” Both of them hear a voice coming from the stairs.

(STEP STEP STEP)

A figure approaches the entrance. Father Clemente opens his eyes wider; “ Why are you here?”

Estrella smiles with tears; “Uriel…” Uriel stands in between the cells; “Father, I heard from Sister Griselda that you were having a conversation with the bishop. Now I come here and see that you are in a cell…what did you do?”

Father Clemente chuckles; “I sort of punch the Bishop…nothing serious…” Uriel chuckles; “Father, you’re something else…”

“Why are you here Uriel?” Estrella asks Uriel. Uriel summons a sword; “I was just passing by and I decided to do this…”

(SSSLLLASSHH)

Uriel opens the cells with his sword by cutting the doors. Uriel frees Father Clemente; “I need you to help me save my mother…”

“So, how did you reach us? How did you know we where here?”

“I just came through the front door…and as for me knowing where you were…I used my Rhythm sense…”

At the entrance, a trail of several monks and priests are unconscious lead to the secret passage…

“Hahaha…I was never so glad to see you hijo…” Father Clemente laughs with joy, Uriel chuckles and turns to the door:

“I see…very well…time to…”

“I’m not going…” Estrella sits on the bed. Uriel sighs; “Why not? Your sisters are waiting for you…”

“Even if they are and even if I also want to return…I can’t…what if I lose control again…I don’t want to hurt my family…”

“I see…if that’s the case…” Uriel points his sword at Estrella; “I will kill you right here, right now!”

“Uriel, what are you doing?” Father Clemente looks surprised, Uriel glares at him; “Don’t interfere…if you do, you will also die…” Uriel looks at Estrella; “Estrella, you said you don’t want to live huh…you know, you should stop being selfish…think about the people you care about…if you really want to die…I give you 10 seconds…”

Estrella stands up and stands next to the sword; “There is no need to count, I made up my mind…I want to protect everyone who I love…that’s why, I prefer to die…”

Uriel sighs with his eyes closed; “Very well…” Uriel looks at Father Clemente; “Father, please show me your hand…” Father Clemente looks confused and shows his hand. -SSLLLASSHH- Uriel makes a little cut at his hand, making blood come out.

“Ouch, what the heck are you doing?” Father Clemente exclaims. Uriel takes out a talisman that has the kanji word; “封印” (Sealed off) and puts it below Father Clemente’s hand. The talisman gets covered in blood.

“What are you doing?” Father Clemente asks Uriel. Uriel walks towards Estrella; “Now Estrella, close your eyes and don’t move…this may hurt you…”

Estrella trembles; “Are you going to kill me?”

Uriel shakes his head; “Trust me…” Estrella smiles and closes her eyes; “I trust you…” Uriel puts the talisman in her chest and closes his eyes making a hand sign consisting of lifting his index finger and his middle finger together:

“Yurusarenai fuin” (Seal of the Unforgiven)

(GYYYAAA)

Estrella screams as the ink of the talisman spreads throughout her body and purple colored mana expands in the room. “ESTRELLA!” Father C lemene shouts as he tries to approach them.

“Stop, don’t interfere…I need to concentrate…” Uriel closes his eyes and releases crimson mana suppressing Estrella’s. Uriel slowly inserts the talisman inside Estrella’s body. The marks of her body slowly disappear as Uriel steps with force:

“Obex Sanguinis Sigillum” (Barrier Blood Pact)

At that moment, Father Clemente’s right palm hurts, he looks at it and sees a small flame forming in a flame-shape; “What is this?”

Uriel finishes the technique with Estrella passing out. Uriel carries her; “There, the Shadowtamer is now dead…”

“Uriel, what did you do?” Father Clemente asks as he looks at Estrella; “I have put a seal on her to block her Shadow Tamer powers…it’s a spell that I learned from Shion Saito…also I provided a double barrier to avoid her being controlled again…the one who controls her will probably notice it right now…”

At the same time…

(CCRRAACCKKK)

At the same time, Darius drops a glass of whine in his office; “What the hell?” A secretary enters his office; “Mayor, is everything alright?”

Darius looks at her; “Yes, my hand just slipped…” Darius chuckles; “So, they broke my spell from that little girl…well no matter…she served her purpose…” Darius looks at his secretary; “Communicate me with Nathaniel…”

“Right away sir…”

Cathedral…

“So then, this seal in my hand…what does it mean?” Father Clemente looks at his palm.

“I used your blood to seal it…in other words, the seal is connected to your life…if you die, the seal will be released…that means that you must stay alive…”

Father Clemente sighs; “Uriel, you’re something else…”

“You sure are a talented young man…by combining two spells from different regions and eras together…quite impressive indeed…”

(STEP STEP STEP)

“It appears we have company…” Uriel looks at the door. Arriving at the door is the Bishop along with several priests, nuns and monks pointing their weapons towards him:

“FREEZE, STAY WHERE YOU ARE!”

Uriel gives the unconscious Estrella to Father Clemente. The Bishop takes a few steps forward; “Uriel Di Fiore, El Charro Negro, it’s a pleasure to meet you…”

“Bishop Adrian, what a pleasant surprise for your visit…” Uriel looks at the Bishop. Bishop, who is holding a cane chuckles:

“Well, I came here as a response to a certain boy passing through the main doors and knocking all the priests unconscious…”

“I considered myself guilty for that…”

“Now then, mind putting the prisoners in their cages again, they still haven’t completed their sentence…” The Bishop smiles at them. Uriel takes a step forward; “I will decline, they are coming with me…”

“I see…then, do you intend to defile the church once again?” The priests, nuns and monks get ready to attack. Uriel makes a confident smile; “I am not defying the church, I am simply getting back members of my family…that’s all…”

“Members of your family?” The Bishop chuckles; “Now this is amusing…El Charro Negro has a family…I guess what Clemente told me was right…you monsters can have a heart…”

“OF COURSE HE HAS! HE IS THE SON OF MARIA…HE IS SOMEONE THAT I TRUST!” Father Clemente shouts. The Bishop looks at Uriel; “So, Uriel, how do you intend to protect your family now?”

“Simple…we are going to walk through the door and you're not going to do anything because there isn’t an order about attacking me…am I right?”

“You’re correct, you may go…” The Bishop tells everyone to lower their weapons; “You are free to go…having a battle here will only consist of our loss and besides, Clemente trusts you…therefore, I will honor this action…”

Father Clemente gives Estrella back to Uriel and steps forward; “I thank you Bishop…you have my thanks…”

“No need to thank me…oh, and one more thing…”

(PPUUMMM)

The Bishop punches Father Clemente’s face forcing him to the ground:

“That’s for the punch you gave me earlier…now we’re even…”

The Bishop extends his hand, Father Clemente grabs his hand and stands up; “You sure pack a punch there…”

“You never change…Adrian…”

“Take care of your daughters better…Clemente…”

“I promise you that I will…”

Uriel with Estrella climbs up the stairs. The Bishop turns around; “One more thing…Uriel Di Fiore…I will pray for your success in saving Maria…”

Uriel continues walking along with Father Clemente who vows with gratitude. One of the monks asks the Bishop; “Was it okay to let them go?”

“Of course…the girl is no longer a threat and besides…having a fight with the Horseman of War is suicide don’t you think?”

Everyone is left paralyzed, The Bishop chuckles; “Now then, time to get back on watching my novela…”

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Ministry of San Juan…

The Sun has completely set…Outside the Ministry of San Juan, two young priests are the ones in charge of guarding the entrance to the Ministry. The first is named Jose (Age 19), he has brown skin, black hair and orange-tone colored eyes. He has a slim body and wears a black priest attire.

The second one is Eric (Age 18), he has white skin with light brown colored hair with greenish eyes. He is a little taller than Jose and he is wearing a black priest attire as well.

“Aww man…this is so boring…” Jose leans on the wall as he yawns. He takes out his cellphone and checks his social media.

“Jose, we must remain on guard duty, we never know when the enemy will attack…” Eric exclaims to Jose; “Relax Eric, we have been on guard duty for 2 days now and nothing has happened…and to be honest, I doubt anything would happen…”

Eric looks at Jose laughing as he looks at a social media post, and sighs; “Maybe you’re right…you know, when I became a priest in training, I thought there would be more action as I signed up to become a hunter…”

“Hahaha…you watch too much movies…come on, just chill for a moment…” Jose mocks Eric. Eric sighs once more; “I guess you’re right…”

Suddenly, wind picks up; “Hey, this is weird Jose…”

“What are you talking about…”

At that moment, a red portal opens in front of them. The two priests immediately stand up; “What’s that?”

“I don’t know, but I sense some strange mana…” The two priests make their double-edge sword appear; “Is it a demon?”

Uriel comes out of the portal first and notices the two priests; “Who are you?” The two priests tremble; “This guy has a lot of mana…” Jose gathers courage:

“FREEZE…THIS IS THE MINISTRY OF SAN JUAN AND NO ONE MAY ENTER!”

“Oh is that so…and are you going to prevent me?”

“Y-Y-Yes…you demon…”

Uriel makes a sinister smile; “Very well…” Uriel releases mana and creates a large wind current. The two priests shake as Eric thinks; “We’re going to be killed…there is no doubt…he is El Charro Negro…”

(PPPUUMM)

“UUURRRIIIEEELLL!” Valerie opens the two doors with force pushing the two priests away. She immediately runs and hugs Uriel; “Uriel, you’re back…”

“Valerie…I’m glad you’re alright…come inside, we have dinner…” Valerie pulls Uriel as they go inside. Father Clemente comes out of the portal with Estrella, the portal closes as he walks towards the door and notices the two priests:

“Keep up the good work you two…”

As Father Clemente goes inside, Jose and Eric are left dumbfounded; “What just happened?”

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Uriel met Alejandro inside the dining hall…He explained the situation to both Alejandro and Valerie…meanwhile, Father Clemente took Estrella to her room…

“Is she going to be alright?” Mariana looks at Estrella as she sits next to her. Father Clemente nods in agreement:

“She will and don’t worry…she will never have those attacks again…Uriel made sure of it…”

Mariana cries; “That;s a relief…I was so worried…” Mariana hugs Father Clemente, the other two sisters stand behind them with tears in her eyes; “Our sister came back…”

“Yes, she did…remember that I will always be your father, girls…and I will put my life on the line for you…”

“Thank you…Father…”

Meanwhile…

Uriel decided to go and see Sister Carolina…

“She doesn’t appear to have any curse or anything in particular…” Uriel explains as he touches Sister Carolina’s forehead.

“But Uriel, she hasn’t woken up in two days…this isn't normal…” Valerie asks worriedly. Alejandro grabs Valerie’s shoulder; “It will be alright…Uriel will help her…”

Uriel sighs with his eyes closed; “Unfortunately…I can’t help for the moment…if she’s unconscious…then she will wake up eventually…”

Uriel and the others leave the room. Alejandro looks at Uriel; “Hey, what are we going to do about your mom?”

Valerie grabs Uriel’s hand; “Uriel, what about mom? Can you save her?”

Uriel continues to walk; “Unfortunately, even if I use my power…I won’t be able to help her…Sister Griselda explained that the poison is embedded in her body…the only way to save her would be…” Uriel opens his eyes wider and stops walking.

“Uriel, is something wrong?” Valerie asks Uriel. Uriel walks faster; “I have to make a phone call…”

“A phone call?” Alejandro and Valerie ask confused. Alejandro notices that his cellphone is missing; ‘Wait, where is my phone?”

At that same time…

-♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫-

A beautiful woman takes a shower as she hums.

(RING RING)

She hears her phone and slowly turns off her shower. She puts on a towel and walks towards her room. She looks at her phone and smiles:

“Johanna, we need to talk…”

“Fufufu…I knew you were going to call eventually…Uriel…” Johanna bites her lips as the steam of her shower covers her room.