Leticia floats on the water as she began to dream:

“When I was little, I always wanted to be a princess like in those stories that my father used to read…”

Leticia imagines herself as a princess; “My mother always made me those dresses, I was so happy and yet so naive…”

Leticia sees her father and mother crying because they lost their house; “My parents were poor, we hardly had anything to eat in Italy…I grew up in a small town located South of Italy called; Pomacio. I was happy despite always being hungry…and yet…”

Leticia sees her being dragged away from her parents; “My parents “sold me” to a rich landlord who promised me a better future…that landlord sent me here because he said I was a prodigy…I never knew why…”

Leticia sees the landlord hitting her, and her walking to her room filled with books; “That’s why I love books, because they made me escape from this cruel reality…I learn every language from ancient to modern because of them…but I am always scared of speaking to people…maybe it’s better if I just…died…”

(GULP)

“Where am I?” Leticia slowly opens her eyes and looks around, there is a fireplace keeping her warm. She has her body lying next to a tree and she has a coat as a blanket.

“I see you're awake…” Leticia looks at the lake and sees Uriel standing there.

“Uriel…why are you here?” Leticia remembers everything; “That's Right, I was attacked by those Alebrijes…”Leticia stands up; “Uriel, were those Alebrijes just part of my imagination?”

“I’m afraid not…they were real…” Leticia notices that she is talking to someone and panics; “I-I-I’m sorry, I was speaking so informal…”

“That doesn’t matter…” Uriel gets closer to her, he sits in front of her; “Listen Leticia, those monsters are called Sombras, they are Alebirjes who were corrupted by human malice. The fact that you see them means that you have mana…”

“Mana, you mean nature energy? Is it real?”

“It is, I know you have noticed a strange feeling around people, right?”

“Now that you mention it, I sense the presence of something when I'm with other people. Is that mana?"

"Yes it is...I sense that your mana is strong and because of that...you will always be a target…"

Leticia remembers moments of her past and smiles; "In a sense...I already knew...that's why I always went to school and stood in the library and always hurry back to my house before it was dark...because the Somhras would always chase me...I was so scared…I am afraid of people..."

"I see…"

"Uriel, can you help me? Can you protect me from them?"

"No...I'm afraid I can't…" Uriel replies very coldly. Leticia lowers her head, Uriel looks at her and gets closer:

"Leticia, it's normal to feel scared but listen...being scared is normal…the important thing is to know when to be brave…you must always be strong…and if you ever need my help…just call me…"

" Really?" Leticia looks with excitement. Uriel continues to speak; "Listen, Somhras normally attack people who are alone...I suggest you be brave enough to make friends...You should be more confident with yourself...if you are with friends, the Sombras will not attack...I can promise you that…"

Leticia hesitates at first, she takes a deep breath and nods in agreement. Uriel puts out the little fireplace:

"It's time to head back...you need to change yourself because you had an accident…"

Leticia remembers wetting herself and gets embarrassed; "R-R-Right…do you think I am a coward…"

“Of course, but everyone is a coward in their own ways…I myself consider myself a coward…” Uriel remembers the time he left his family without telling them.

“Come on…”

“Right”

As they walk back, Uriel gives Leticia her book; “Here, this is yours…”

“Thank you, I love reading books…”

“I see you’re a fan of History? I also like that subject…”

“Really?” Leticia shows him the book title; La Conquista de Cortés (Cortés’ Conquest):

“Did you know that according to this book, Hernan Cortes conquered the Aztecs with the help of two mysterious knights and a witch?”

“A witch?”

“That’s right…a Witch in Red…”

“I see…now that is interesting, how about tomorrow we talk more about it…we’ve arrived…”

They arrive at the hotel entrance, Uriel turns around; “I will stay a couple of minutes here…you go on ahead…” Leticia looks at him walking away, she gathers courage and shouts:

“URIEL!”

Uriel turns around, Leticia waves smiling; “Thank you!” Uriel smiles a little; “You’re welcome…” Leticia walks inside.

Uriel towards the trees; “I know you’re there! Come out!”

A beautiful woman comes out from the shadows; “You’re Rhythm Sense is flawless, nice work Muchacho…”

Uriel opens his eyes wider as he sees that the woman is Felicitas; “You’re the one from before…”

“Good evening, my name Felicitas. We need to talk, Uriel Di Fiore…”