Present...
In the Mission, Naomi reunited with her parents, her parents were so relieved to see their daughter. The three sisters arrive with Sister Carolina, Sister Carolina goes outside to defend the Mission....
New Sombras begin to attack the city… once again they gained the upper hand…the Giant Sombra fights trying to free themselves…
(BANG BANG BANG)
“This is no good...I am out of bullets…” Flor breathes heavily. Officer Rodriguez stands next to her; “I’m also out… I guess this is the end…” Both of them stand there as multiple Sombras charge at them. Officer Rodriguez stands in front of Flor; “I will not let you die…” Flor looks at him with surprise:
“You idiot…don’t throw your life away for someone you don’t know…”
Officer Rodriguez smiles at her; “Heroes don’t need reasons…”
(RRRAAAWWW)
“Danza de la Luna” (Moon Dance)
(SSSLLLASSHHH)
Uriel appears in front of them and cuts all of the Sombras, purifying them in an instant.
Officer Rodriguez and Flor are surprised, Uriel looks at them; “You two get out here now...You will just be a burden…”
“Boy, where is my daughter?”
“Victoria is fine, she is in the Mission of San Juan, I recommend you guys go as well…” Officer Rodriguez feels relieved upon hearing those words; “Thank you, Uriel…”
“There is no need to thank me, just go….”
“But…”
(SSSLLLAAASSHHH)
Suddenly, a fire barrier appears between them. “YOU TWO, GET A MOVE ON NOW! Father Clemente appears in front of them.
Officer Rodriguez grabs Flor’s hand and begins to run. Flor blushes as she sees Officer Rodriguez taking the lead. Father Clemente jumps to Uriel’s side;
“Hello my boy, you look tired…”
“Nonsense, you are the one who looks like a tired old man…” Uriel chuckles, Father Clemente laughs; “Just like your father…”
Uriel sees the Giant Sombra and comments; “I need to stop the Shadow tamer who is on the Beast’s forehead…”
“Uriel, are you going to kill the Shadow Tamer?”
Uriel lowers his head with doubt; “I don’t know, but I made a promise to someone that I wouldn’t, however, if I have no other choice…”
Father Clemente puts his hand on Uriel’s shoulder; “My son, you need to understand that there is always a way to stop someone without killing them...and remember, you are not alone…”
Uriel doesn’t say anything, he walks forward and swings his sword; “I’m going to borrow your flames, go to a higher ground and order the others to retreat…”
“Uriel, what are you…”
Calakmul notices Uriel below them and smiles; “You’ve appeared, Charro Negro…” He extends his hand and releases mana; “I will take control now, Estrella, you are no longer useful to me…”
(BADUMP)
The Giant Sombra changes the eye color from red to yellow, the Giant Sombra moves faster without hesitation.
(BBBBOOOMMM RRRRAAWWW)
The Giant Sombra runs towards north, other sombras follow the giant one. Estrella, who was under the influence of the anger inside her, comes to her senses; “What’s happening, where am I?”
Estrella looks at the ground and her surroundings; “GYYYAHHH HELP ME, SOMEONE HELP ME…” Estrella sinks into the Sombra’s forehead.
Uriel and Father Clemente observe the Sombras heading their way; “Old man I am going in first”
“I told you; we’re going together…”
The flames that Father Clemente created are observed by Uriel’s sword. Uriel and Clemente run towards the Sombras; “Boy, this will be a one shot okay…”
“Very well old man...try to keep up…”
“HAHAHA, THAT WAS MY LINE…” Father Clemente and Uriel prepare to attack; “Arte del Mariachi, Canción del Fuego, Segunda Estrofa; Círculo Divino de Fuego” (Mariachi Art, Fire Song, Second Stanza; Divine Circle Flame)
Uriel releases a fire lance heading straight to the Sombras.
Father Clemente releases a giant flame attack; “Juicio del Fuego Santo” (Holy Fire Judgment)
(BBBBBOOOOOMMMMM)
Both of the attacks create a tsunami of fire, destroying the Sombras that were charging in one attack. The heat is so intense that it impacts the Giant Sombra, slowing it down.
(RRRAAAWWW)
Uriel looks at the Sombra advancing, and new Sombras forming. Father Clemente breathes heavily; “This is not good Uriel, if we don’t do something...the city will…”
“I know, but don’t worry, I already took care of it…”
Uriel turns and sees the tallest building in Rio Grande City; “Tiwa, it’s up to you…”
“HELP ME!” Uriel and Father Clemente hear Estrella’s voice in the Sombra. -TCH- Uriel jumps directly towards the Sombra; “URIEL WAIT!”
Uriel used the wind as an impulse to jump higher, the Giant Sombra released arms trying to grab him. Uriel dodges several but one finally catches him and forces him into crashing a building.
(CCRRRAAASSHHH)
Uriel lies on the ground, as he is about to get up, more arms head his way.
(BANG BANG BANG)
In a blink of an eye, bullets hit the arms disintegrating them; “Hey muchacho, don’t tell me you reached your limit.” Coyote lands next to Uriel, Uriel stands up; “I don’t need your help…”
“Of course, you don’t but remember that this thing is a threat and we need to stop it now…” Coyote jumps and uses his lasso to swing towards the Sombra.
Uriel also jumps and uses his wind. Father Clemente cuts Sombra's arms, Uriel and Coyote continue to dodge the attacks. More Sombras head their way.
(BBBOOOMMMM)
Coyote purifies them with the help of his pistols.
The Giant Sombra keeps advancing. Uriel and Coyote land next to Father Clemente, Coyote greets Clemente; “Howdy exorcist, you sure have aged in 30 years…”
“Hahaha well you haven’t changed one bit...do you go to spas daily to keep your skin so young?”
“Hahaha well I recommend you do so if you want to live longer…” Coyote and Father Clemente shake hands; “If you are here Coyote, then that means that you have a job huh...is it the Shadow Tamer?”
“Something like that, but I am helping out this muchacho for now…”
“I see...”
“Hey, you two, you can catch up later, right now, we have to stop this Sombra.” Uriel exclaims to both of them. He notices someone approaching him; “Someone’s coming…”
Daniel walks towards him in a calm fashion; “Hey brother, it appears you need some help…”
“Daniel, what are you doing here?” Father Clemente asks worriedly, Daniel chuckles; “Relax father, I have everything figured out…”
Uriel stands next to him; “Do you have a plan, Daniel?”
“Of course, I will get you to the head of that thing, but I want you to save that girl, don’t kill her…”
Uriel looks at the beast and sees Estrella afraid, he nods in agreement, Daniel smiles and takes out his phone to make a call; “Very well, hey guys are you ready?”
“Yes Jefe...give the signal…” Apá says through the phone; “Okay Chuco Clan, it’s time to save this city…”
Every member of the Chuco Clan is located in four directions surrounding the Gian Sombra; they have a portal behind them in order to escape; “This is Bofo...ready…”
“This is Chuy, in position…”
“This is Tito...ready when you are Jefe…”
Daniel looks at Uriel; “Prepare yourself, you will have one second…” Uriel smiles; “That’s all I need…”
Daniel picks up his phone; “NOW!!”
The four members of the Chuco Clan throw the grenades that Daniel gave them. The grenades land in each of the legs. -BOOOOM- The grenades explode, unbalancing the Gian Sombra.
Uriel uses the opportunity to jump towards the head. He summons his wind to create a powerful catapult and jumps with great speed. Uriel avoids Sombra's attack and manages to reach Estrella.
“Excellent, Chuco Clan, Retreat.” Daniel orders them; “Right Jefe…” Each of the members jumps into the portal and disappears.
“Help me...please...help me…” Estrella shouts with a desperate look on her face, Uriel tries to pull her, but the Sombra forces her to sink even more.
“Calm down, I promise I will get you out…” Uriel takes out his sword and tries to make a little cut. The Giant Sombra notices and hands come out of the head and begin to pull Uriel in.
“NOO...PLEASE...I DON'T WANT TO DIE...NO…” Estrella disappears in the Sombra’s head. “This is bad…” Uriel is also absorbed by Giant Sombra.
“UUURRIIIEELL” Father Clemente screams. “That idiot...why didn’t he use his power…” Daniel says with a drop of sweat coming down his face. Coyote laughs: “I see now...this kid has a great heart despite being the devil himself…”
The Giant Sombra begins to move faster and heads towards the Mission of San Juan.
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Standing in the tallest building of Rio Grande City, Tiwa, the Last Shaman of the Ysleta prepares to take action...
“Oh man, this is so hard...I can’t concentrate here…” Tiwa looks at the Giant Sombra moving towards the Mission.
“Sss...Mistress Tiwa, here is your violin…” Jana appears with a beautiful brown violin.
“Thank you, Jana,…” Tiwa grabs it and with a nervous feeling, takes a deep breath; “Here goes nothing…”
-? ? ? ? ? ?-
Tiwa begins to play the violin, soon sound waves begin to head towards the city, and giant musical notes begin to appear. Tiwa has her eyes closed in order to feel the rhythm.
“Come on...focus...focus…” Suddenly, she misses one note; “No…”-BADDUMMPP- Tiwa falls into her knees breathing heavily; “This is so tiresome, at this rate, Tiwa touches Uriel’s Charro Hat.
She remembers that Uriel gave it to her; “Take my hat, with it, you will gain mana from me, it should be enough for you to use your melody to stop the Sombras…”
Tiwa’s face turns red thinking; “This is embarrassing, if I use it, it would be as if he and I would become one…”
(RRRRAAAWWWW)
Tiwa looks at the Sombras heading her way, and the giant Sombra moving the Mission; “Hoot...hoot...Tiwa, use the hat, you have no other choice…” Suma the owl flies on top of Tiwa. Tiwa sighs with her eyes closed; “Oh alright...I am going to use it but please cover me…”
“Right…” Her spirits agree at the same time. Tiwa takes a deep breath and slowly puts her hat on. At that moment, Uriel who was absorbed by the Giant Sombra, opens his eyes. Tiwa begins to change her appearance as red flames envelope her body.
Tiwa’s appearance changed into a suit that consists of a long embroidered black skirt, reaching the ankles, a white dress shirt, chaps, serape and a red pitea belt. Her hair is a ponytail with a red ribbon; she has a long tuft on the right side of her face, and she wears a Mariachi Sombrero. She also wears the traditional black charro jacket embroidered with flower patterns.
“This power, it is so warm...Uriel’s mana is…” Tiwa’s eyes change into a red color, she prepares to play once more. Tiwa closes her eyes and chants:
“Estilo del Mariachi, Melodia secreta de Ysleta; Purificación de las Almas” (Mariachi Style, Ysleta Melody, Soul Purification.)
-? ? ? ? ? ?-
Tiwa once again plays the melody, she emits powerful soundwaves that expand towards the whole city now. People who were in panic stopped and listened to the song. The Sombras notice that melody and begin to suffer. Some of them head towards Tiwa’s direction.
“What’s happening, this song...it’s so beautiful…” The sisters say as they look at the sky. Sister Carolina, who is defending the Mission, notices the Sombras to slowly disappear; “I can’t believe it...who is doing this?”
“So, the Native girl is the one behind this…” Coyote comments as he and Father Clemente follow the Giant Sombra.
“NOO...NOO...MY VENGEANCE WILL BE RUINED, STOP HER!” Calakmul orders the Sombras to attack Tiwa.
Giant musical notes begin to appear, and the dark sky slowly begins to shine thanks to the stars. The Giant Sombras release arms towards Tiwa.
“Mistress…” The three spirits defend Tiwa. Tiwa continues to play her violin thinking; “You can do it focus...focus…”
Keep going...Tiwa, everything is up to you…
“Uriel is that you?” Tiwa asks without talking, Uriel continues to move forward searching for Estrella; “Yes, it’s me...I need you to purify the Sombras...use as much power as you need…”
“Mmmpphh...Don’t tell me what to do...I am a proud member of the Ysleta…”
“Yeah...yeah...I’m counting on you…”
Tiwa smiles as she continues to concentrate, -RRRRAAAWW- “There are too many…” Zuni says as they defend Tiwa. -TCH- Tiwa opens her eyes; “My spirits won’t keep up…”
Sombras continue to attack her, at that moment a lance flies towards the Sombras and destroys them completely.
(SSSSLLLLAASSSHHHH)
“Oh my...what a beautiful tune you have...Tiwa…” Tiwa looks to her left and sees a beautiful woman with red hair; “Wait...you’re Uriel’s mom…”
“That’s right, just call me Maria...now don’t worry my child that I will protect you…” Maria extends her arms and releases mana, the mana turns into wind that takes the form of lances.
“Lanzas Divinas de Viento” (Divine Wind Lance)
(SSSLLLASSSHHH)
The wind lances destroy the Sombras in the blink of an eye. Tiwa looks at her surprised thinking; “She’s really strong and pure...I can’t believe she is Uriel’s mother…”
-? ? ? ? ? ?-
Tiwa’s melody purifies the Sombras. One by One, the Sombras turn into mana particles and the particles head to the sky.
“The monsters are disappearing…” Abril states with excitement. -YYEEAHHHH- People cheer as they see the Sombras get purified. Sister Carolina begins to pray; “Thank God…”
The city shines in a golden color as the souls of the Sombras who were once influenced by Vengeance… are now Alebrijes (Guardian Spirits) from different colors and disappear in the sky.
“You’re doing it Tiwa, keep going…” Maria says with excitement as she continues to defend Tiwa. Tiwa with her eyes closed communicates with Uriel; “I’m almost finished here...what about you?”
“I WILL SAVE HER SOON!”
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“Why is it so dark? Why am I alone?” Estrella floats in pure darkness. The image of her parents getting killed passes through her mind. Estrella cries; “No... mama...papa...someone...I don’t want to be alone...I am afraid of the dark…”
Estrella slowly disappears in the darkness; “Maybe it’s better this way...maybe, I should just disappear from this world, nobody will miss me…”
“Mmmhhpphh...that’s just dumb…” Estrella hears a voice, the voice a young man. She opens her eyes and sees a figure approaching her, he has red eyes causing Estrella to feel fear:
“No..stay away…”
“Estrella...snap out of it…” The figure grabs her hand, Estrella soon sees that the figure is Uriel; “Who are you mister?”
“I am El Charro Negro…Uriel Di Fiore…” Uriel responds to Estrella; Estrella remembers the man who saved her that night; “Are you the one who saved me the night my village was attacked?”
Uriel shakes his head denying it; “No...that was my predecessor…”
Uriel and Estrella float in the darkness; “Please let me go mister...I deserve to disappear…”
“Estrella, you can’t die like that...because, someone will be sad.”
“Who?” Estrella asks with a face full of hope, Uriel replies; “Naomi, your friend…”
“Naomi, that’s impossible, she died…”
Uriel sighs with his eyes closed; “No she isn’t, she’s alive and she asked me to save you…”
“Really?” Estrella changes her expression as tears come out of her eyes, feeling happiness.
“Yes...you know, I was once like you, I felt that if I died, nobody would care...I didn’t remember who I was...I just wanted to disappear…”
Estrella looks at Uriel and asks; “What made you change your mind?”
“I found a woman who made a promise to me that should be my mother...and two kids who promised me to be my siblings as well...they are a handful but...thanks to them I don’t feel like that anymore…”
“Really? Do you think I could find someone who could make me feel that way?”
“To be honest...I don’t know but think about it...would you rather be here in the darkness...or go with me and find out…”
Estrella remembers the times she spent with her mother and father, the happy times that made her smile. She also remembers the Chupacabras that kept her safe for three years. “Maybe, I can find someone like them…”
With tears in her eyes, Estrella hugs Uriel; “Mister...no... Uriel...please save me…”
Uriel holds her; “Very well...I am going to use my power to free us from here...close your eyes and be brave...trust me…”
“I will…” Estrella closes her eyes and holds Uriel tightly. Uriel hears the voice of Tiwa;
“I’m almost finished here...what about you?”
“I am done as well...Tiwa focus your mana…” Uriel releases the melody that Tiwa is playing outside the Sombra.
The melody begins to purify the Sombra, Uriel uses the opportunity to chant; “Bellum” (War)
(BBBOOOMMMM)
He releases crimson mana in every direction. “It’s so hot, Uriel...I’m burning…” Estrella says as her cloak begins to burn.
“Bear with me...it will take 5 seconds…” Uriel continues to release mana with great strength.
(RRRAAAWWW)
The Giant Sombra approaches the Mission. Sister Carolina prepares her lance; “This is bad...if we don’t do anything…”
The Sombra stops and red mana begins to come out with force. The Sombra begins to disintegrate at high speed.
Suddenly, the Sombra implodes without causing any damage.
(BBBOOOMMM)
Calakmul looks in shock; “NOOO MY PLAN NOOO!!!”
A smoke screen is all that is left of the giant Sombra. Father Clemente, Coyote and Daniel arrive at the Mission. Father Clemente looks at the smokescreen; ‘What happened to Uriel?”
Daniel smiles; “Don’t worry…he’s okay…”
Soon, they see a figure walking towards them, as he comes out of the smokescreen, Uriel walks carrying Estrella in his arms. Estrella is covered by Uriel’s mariachi cloak.
“UURRRIIEELL, EEESSTTRRREELLLAA” Mariana and Naomi run towards them. Abril jumps with joy; “HE DID IT…HE BEAT THE SOMBRA!”
Uriel walks towards the Mission, Sister Carolina smiles and cries; “Thank God…”
“Haha...That’s my boy…” Father Clemente cheers.
Uriel hands over Estrella to Sister Carolina, Naomi looks worried; “Is she alright?”
“She is...she lost consciousness…Sister Carolina, please take care of her…” Uriel replies, Naomi quickly runs and hugs him; “Thank you...for saving my friend…”
“HHHEEYYY, DON’T DO THINGS LIKE THAT!” Fabiola screams feeling jealous.
“She’s right...Uriel belongs to me…” Victoria replies as she comes out of the Mission and hugs Uriel.
Fabiola looks at her with a red aura coming out; “No... he doesn’t…”
“Ahh...youth...I miss it so much,” Father Clemente comments with tears in his eyes.
“Nice work muchacho…however…” Coyote notices something and decides to moes away, without anyone noticing:
“My target is close by…”
“Nice work Brother…” Daniel walks towards him, Uriel makes a little smile, both bump fists:
“No... Thank you for helping me…”
“Jefe…we have fulfilled our duties…” Apa and the rest of the Chuco Clan salute. Daniel nods at them; “Good job…everyone…but don’t call me Jefe”
“Thank you…Jefe…” The Chuco Clan reply with pride.
Officer Rodriguez walks towards Uriel with the help of Flor; “Uriel...thank you for keeping my daughter safe…”
Uriel nods in agreement; “I only fulfilled my promise...that’s all…”
“Nicve work Uriel…my name is Flor…and I am…” Uriel interrupts her; “No need for more information…I know you’re my brother’s teacher…” Uriel winks at her. Flor smiles; “Yes…I’m you brother’s teacher…”
“Father...can I marry Uriel?” Victoria asks Officer Rodriguez; everyone looks at her in shock;
“WWWHHHAATTTT?”
Uriel sighs with his eyes closed; “This is getting complicated…” Everyone begins to laugh.
Meanwhile…
(YYYEEAAAHHHH)
People all around the city celebrate as the Sombras slowly vanish…The members of the church celebrate to have survive the attack…people come out of the Churches and the hiding spots to celebrate the end of the darkest night…
The sun illuminates the city…beginning the brightest day in the history of the city…
“Reporting Bishop…all Sombras were neutralize…thanks to a girl playing a violin…” A priest informs the bishop who stands in his office; “God was on our side on this night…where did the girl come from and where did she go?”
“We were informed that she was spotted in the Mission of San Juan…”
“I understand…thank you for the report…go help the injured…”
“Right…thank you Bishop…”
The bishop smiles as he looks at the window; “You have quite a unique group there…Clemente…”
At the tallest building, Tiwa takes off the Charro hat and breathes heavily as she returns to her normal form; “Oh my, this was more difficult than I thought, even with the help of Uriel…”
“Lady Tiwa...you did an Excellent job” Her spirits congratulate her. Maria walks to her side; “Excellent work Tiwa...I must say that you are a strong Shaman...you managed to purify the entire city....”
Tiwa blushes and turns her head; “Well it’s only natural...I am a proud member of the Ysleta tribe…”
“How about we go with the others…” Maria grabs her hand. Tiwa stands up and smiles; “Okay…”
(BADUMP)
“Maria…I feel a strong mana approaching the Mission…”
“I can feel it as well… we must hurry…” Maria holds Tiwa as they fly towards the mission with great speed.
At the mission…
“So, what are we going to do now? Do we erase the memories of the people in the city?” Daniel asks Father Clemente, Father Clemente nods and replies; “It’s for the best...I don’t want anyone to remember this nightmare…”
(BADUMP)
Everyone suddenly feels someone approaching. Daniel looks at Uriel; “Uriel…we have company…”
“It appears, this isn’t over…” Father Clemente and Daniel look behind Uriel.
Uriel calmly looks at Victoria who is holding his arm; “Victoria, please go inside…”
“Huh…but Uriel you didn’t answer my quest…” Victoria notices Uriel with a serious expression; “I understand…please stay safe…”
Victoria helps her father go inside the mission. Flor stays behind; “Uriel…this foe is strong…can you handle it?”
“I don’t know…but…he made me angry…” Uriel stands up and turns around to face his foe. Flor smiles: “You know I had the wrong impression about you…you really are a good person…” Flor turns around and walks inside the Mission.
Father Clemente calmly raises his voice:
“EVERYONE…PLEASE ENTER THE MISSION AT ONCE…”
Everyone enters the mission in a calm way.
Calakmul walks towards the Mission, he slowly walks there screaming; “WHY, WHY DID YOU DO THAT? THAT WAS MY REVENGE...I WANTED TO DESTROY THIS CITY AND THE NEXT ONE AND THE WHOLE WORLD...BUT YOU ARE NOT GOING TO STOP ME!”
Uriel looks at Daniel; “Hey brother…”
“Yes… I know, I have it ready...now go…” Daniel gives Uriel a triangular device. Uriel with great speed attacks Calakmul. -SSSLLLAASSHHH- He stabs Calakmul with his sword, Calakmul throws up blood as he laughs; “Do you think that is going to stop me?”
Uriel smiles; “No... I just wanted to get closer to do this…” Uriel throws the triangular device to air, the device is a teleportation device.
“UUURRIIIEEELLL!” Tiwa screams as she and Maria run toward the Mission.
Uriel smiles at them; “Don’t worry…everything will be fine…”
At that moment, red mana shines and teleports both Uriel and Calakmul to another area…Ready to begin the final duel…
El Charro Negro vs. The Last King of the Mayas…
