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…”