February 14th; Sun City

On the night of Valentines, an important event for the lives of normal students took place. A dance in which one could go with their loved ones...However, a deathmatch happened right outside the school...Uriel faced off against Ian...

(BBOOOMMM CCCRRRAASSSHHH)

Ian’s mana takes the shape of a purple beast with horns, Uriel takes a stance, his mana turns into a combination of black and red color. Ian charges at Uriel as he chants; “Urla ghoul” (Ghoul’s howl)

Uriel prepares to punch him; “Popurri Finito” (Popurri Finished)

(BBBBBBOOOOOMMMMM)

Uriel and Ian clash their fist, creating a giant explosion. The explosion blows away part of the buildings surrounding them, and the rock wall disintegrates. Daniel’s barrier trembles. Soon a pillar of mana rises clearing the sky in an instant.

At that moment, several Kilometers away, in the middle of the hills. A cemetery was located in between the mountains, the cemetery has a sign that says; CIBOLA. Outside the cemetery, the space begins to crack and a hand comes out...

(CCCRRRAASSHHHH)

A figure comes out of the crack, the figure has the shape of a beast similar to a wolf. The beast stands on two feet and slowly walks towards the city. The beast begins to laugh in a sinister way:

“Finally, I’ve waited so long for this moment...wait my brethren… I will get what we want...the golden key….”

Walking down the street, a couple returns from a date...A handsome guy and a beautiful girl…

“Come on babe...you know you want to…” The guy pushes the girl into the wall, the girl tries to resist and screams:

“I SAID NO!!”

(SSSLLLAAAPPP)

The girl slaps the guy with force, with teary eyes she says; “Sheesh, I hate it when you are like that...leave me alone…”

“Babe wait…” The girl runs away, the guy sighs with his eyes closed; “Whatever, I bet she’ll return to me tomorrow...oh well…”The guy walks down the street, the street is completely empty, there is no one at sight, only darkness...The guy comes across a strange figure who stands below the lamp. The figure has the appearance of a wolf or coyote.

“What the hell...hey punk what are you doing?” The guy asks the creature. The creature chuckles; “Mmm...you look delicious...I guess I found my first prey…”

“What did you…”

(RRAAAWWW)

The creature attacks the guy forcing him into a dark alley.

“NOOO WAIIIT AHHHH!!!”

(SSSLLLAASHHHH SSSPPLLLAATTTT)

There is silence around, the screams have stopped. Only footsteps are heard from afar, someone comes out of the alley. A young man with brown skin, and yellowish eyes. He has the same suit as the other guy and the same appereance.

“I like this figure, sorry, but I’m going to borrow your identity for a while…” The young man begins to walk away. In the dark alley, blood begins to come out as there is a dead body laying on the ground.

“Now then...time to begin the hunt for the key…”

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February 15th; Sun City International Highschool

The next morning after the Valentine’s dance...Alejandro was awake, he didn’t sleep anything...he kept thinking about the events that happened,and how his friend was severely injured...

“What the hell was I thinking?” Alejandro lies on his bed, looking at the ceiling feeling depressed. He witnessed how his friend almost died last night. Alejandro looks at his left hand:

“If I just were strongrer, I could’ve been a support for Uriel instead of being a burden...and I call myself his friend?”

Alejandro Sanchez is a 16 year old boy who has short brownish hair, his eyes are orange color, a thin body and his skin color is white. He is average in height, and an average body.

Alejandro makes a fist and expresses anger; “I was just out there dancing and having some fun, while he was risking his life protecting us from the Sombras. He even went face to face with a ghoul that almost cost him his life.”

POWER...POWER...RELEASE THE POWER…

“Who 's there?” Alejandro immediately stands up, he begins to feel cold as he notices a figure in the mirror. The figure takes shape of an old man with a Native American attire:

Young man...the key...the key...release its power…

“Its power? Why? Who are you?”

Beware...Beware...it is coming...beware of the Skinwalker…

Alejandro opens his eyes wider and repeats the name; “S-S-Skinwalker?”

(BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP)

The alarm clock goes off, Alejandro looks at it to turn it off, the figure in the mirror disappears. Alejandro is left speechless of what he heard.

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At a café located near the downtown area, Alejandro works part time as a waiter. He’s optimistic personality attracts many clients to the café making it one of Sun City’s most popular....However….

“Thank you...come again…” Alejandro says to the girls who are leaving. He sighs with his eyes closed thinking about what happened that morning.“Mmm...what’s wrong dear?” Jairo appears in front of Alejandro, startling him;

“Wahh...you’ve scared me, Mr. Jairo…”

Jairo is a tall and muscular man with a black mustache. Even though he looks manly, but he is very feminine, he likes to wear tight jeans with sleeveless shirts and a captain's hat.

“Fufufu...Sorry dear...it’s just that you look so down...it makes me worry…”

Alejandro laughs nervously; “I’m fine, it’s just that I am a little tired that’s all…”

“Are you sure? Does it have to do with your friend?” Jairo asks Alejandro. At that moment, Alejandro’s smile disappears and he looks down:

“Yes...I’m really worried about him...he was gravely injured last night…”

Alejandro looks at Mr. Jairo, he sees that Jairo is also covered in bandages and makes him feel useless:

“Mr. Jairo, you’re also covered in bandages...you all fought hard last night, and all I could do was just watch…”

Mr. Jairo chuckles and puts his arm around Alejandro’s shoulders; “Cheer up dear, it isn’t that bad...you were a pretty much help, keeping people like Aleister entertained...you also played an important role last night...as for your friend, I’m sure he will be better in no time...have faith in him…”

“You’re right...he is Uriel afterall…” Alejandro grabs confidence once more, he takes a deep breath and looks at Jairo:

“Hey, Mr. Jairo, I have a request for you?”

“A request? Sorry honey, this girl is already taken”

“No..not that...I need you to help me speak with the members of Yggdrasil…”

“Yggdrasil? Why?”

“There’s something I must tell them…”