April 16th

The next day, the Professors decided to split the students into two groups. One will go to the Pyramids located at the north of Mexico City. The other will go to Xochimilco.

The Pyramid group:

Dr. Escobar

Leticia Marino

Raul Diaz

Angela Conte

Victoria Salazar

Stefan Albu

Antoine LeFleur

Ana Cortes

Xochimilco Group:

Dr. Ortiz

Alejadro Sanchez

Crespo Cortes

Angel Cortes

Madeleine LeFleur

Marinette LeFleur

Majorie Bellerose

Uriel Di Fiore

Johanna and Kasumi stayed at the hotel because Kasumi had poor health conditions…

As for the members of M.A.G.I.C. , they decided to avoid confronting Uriel, Uriel decided to ignore them as if nothing happened and keep their distance from them...

Xochimilco

Dr. Ortiz smiles looking at the group; “Alright group we will split up at this point and go have fun! You have one hour and we will meet in that boat alright”

“AALLLLRRIIIGGGGHTTT” The guys’ scream of excitement, the girls begin to talk about shopping. The group then splits up and goes in different directions.

Uriel decided to go alone as he suspects Dr. Ortiz.

Marjorie, Marinette and Madeleine decided to explore the shopping district near the area. They walk by the stores buying clothes, accessories. The girls enjoy themselves. After they finish shopping the girls sit at a café to drink coffee.

Marjorie suddenly looks down thinking back on what happened last night. Marinette notices and asks:

“Marjorie, can I ask you something?”

“Sure, ask me what you want” Marjorie says as she drinks from her coffee.

“You love Uriel, don’t you?” Majorie spits her coffee feeling embarrassed, her face turns red and replies:

“I-I-I don’t know what you are talking about”

Madeleine teases her; “Don’t play dumb Marjorie, I saw you yesterday, your eyes were filled with love and how your eyes were full of sadness when he ignored you today…”

Marjorie’s head begins to “steam”: “It’s not what it looks like”

"Oh really? You know, he might be a demon but according to the School's social media page. He is the number one hottest guy...so.maybe I'll give it a try…" Madeleine teases Majorie. Marjorie stands up and raises her voice:

"NO WAIT!"

Everybody stares at her, Marjorie sits again embarrassed.

"The truth is that I do love him...I love Uriel…"

The twins blush upon hearing those words and seeing Majorie red as tomato; " So this is the face of a Maiden in Love."

"How did you fall for him? I mean I always thought of you and Alejandro…"

"Oh no, Alejandro and I are just friends...and I don't know...I fell for him the first time I saw him. It's as if I had loved him all my life…"

(GGGYYYAAHHH)

The twins look at her with enthusiasm; “Let’s send these bags to the hotel” -SNAP- Madeleine snaps her fingers and makes the back disappear. They stand up and grab Majorie's arm:

"There is nontime to waste, you must confess to him.right now...let's go…"

"W-W-Wait…"

They head there in search of Uriel…

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On the boy’s side, they decided to buy every type of food they saw on the stands, including Chicharrones, Elotes en un vaso (corn in a cup), and candy made by tamarindo…

“So, you were part of M.A.G.I.C as well huh? Now that’s something interesting…” Alejandro walks along with Angel and Crespo. Crespo nods in agreement:

“That’s right, we’re also mages…”

“Wow, seriously? You mean you can cast spells and all that sort of stuff?”

“Of course…look over there…” Crespo points on a soda machine, he snaps his fingers and soda comes out like a fountain.

“Incredible…”

Crespo makes a smirk; “Well, I am a Mid-level mage after all…Angel is a low-level mage but he will soon jump to be a Mid-level like me…”

“Seriously, that’s so cool…”

“And you’re part of Yggdrasil right?” Angel asks Alejandro; “Yeah…I just became a member about a few months ago…I am still a low rank as well…”

“I see…you guys have it rough right? I mean I heard that your promotion exams are inhuman…”

“Really? I didn’t know about that?” Alejandro gets nervous.

“Now, now Angel, don’t scare him like that…”

“Right…Sorry…” Angel apologizes. Alejandro sighs; “I guess I should've told Uriel about me knowing about M.A.G.I.C. To be honest, it was also a surprise for me but I guess, he really felt betrayed…”

They stop walking, Crespo chuckles; “Are you saying that El Charro Negro actually has feeling? That’s hilarious…”

Angel also chuckles, Alejandro gets irritated:

“Of course he does! He has a family that he cares about…he might act cold but he actually put his life on the line these past months to protect the Borderland…” Alejandro makes a fist and gets angry; “He saved my life…and he is my best friend so stop making fun of him or else…”

Both Angel and Crespo look at each other. Crespo smiles; “I guess, you have a point…we’re sorry…Hey how about we look for the girls and also let’s meet with Uriel, I bet we can talk it out…”

“Really?” Alejandro looks at both of them who nod. Alejandro chuckles; “Hey, you guys are really good guys…”

Both Angel and Crespo look at each other with a worried expression.

The guys also decided to look for Uriel and the girls…

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Uriel decided to walk alone through the market…remembering Felicitas’ words…

“People like you and me have it different from others. El Charro Negro will always be a target, and those who are related to him will also be targeted…It’s normal to act like a normal teenager, but remember that you aren’t…Things like love, friendship and emotions will only get you killed…”

“I guess she’s right…Maybe I am letting my emotions take the better of me…” Uriel stops and looks at the sky feeling anger; “I must lock these emotions away…I am turning into a human…”

Uriel thinks about Alejandro and Marjorie; “Everyone will eventually betray me…I can’t forget about who I am…I am El Charro Negro…the one who stands between the dead and the living…maybe I should just…”

(BBBZZZZZZ)

Uriel’s phone rings, he looks at it and sees that it says; Valerie. Uriel answers; “Hello?”

“BBBIIIGGG BBBRRROOTTHHHERRR!” Valerie screams. “Valerie, don't be so loud…”

“Well excuse me…I just want to know how are you?”

“I’m doing well…I’m here at Xochimilco…”

“Really, that’s awesome…Mom says don't forget to buy souvenirs for everyone…”

Uriel chuckles; “I will…don’t worry…”

“Well, gotta go…I have a reunion with my friends tonight…Hey Big Brother…have fun okay…”

Uriel feels a great calm as he replies; “I will…Valerie… thank you…”

“BYE BYE…I will send you a picture…”

Uriel hangs up, he receives a message from Valerie with a photo where she and the four sisters appear in a selfie with a phrase; LOVE YOU XD

Uriel chuckles; “I guess, there are some people who I still care about…” Uriel takes a few steps and suddenly…

(BUMP)

He bumps into a girl. The girl has long brown hair, pinkish colored eyes and light brown skin. She wears a blue dress, with a flower pattern similar to an Aztec design.

“Lo siento…estas bien?” (Sorry, are you okay?)

The girl opens her eyes and sees Uriel. The girl gets scared at first, Uriel bends his legs and asks; “Estas Bien?”

The girl replies; “I am okay” Uriel opens his eyes wider and thinks; “This girl…her language is…” Uriel chuckles; “Good to hear…can you stand up” The girl looks surprised the moment she hears Uriel speaking her language. Uriel helps the girl stand up.

“Are you lost?”

The girl nods; “I am looking for my brother but he is nowhere to be found…I am scared…”

“I see…let me help you find your brother…”

(GGRRROOOWWLLLL)

Uriel notices that she is hungry; “Hey are you hungry? Come with me I will get you something to eat”

The girl gets happy; “Thank you mister, what is your name?”

“Uriel and what is your name?”

“Xochitl” The girl answers with a low tone.

“Xochitl huh…nice to meet you…” Uriel holds Xochitl’s hand and both of them walk towards a restaurant. From afar, El Muerto and Ahidee look at them. Ahide with rage smiles; “I found you…Guerra…”

“Now then, Kukulkan, it’s time for your revenge…”