Vol. 12 - Chapter 4: Project Red Moon

Part 1 – 8 years ago; Military Base

Roberto walks directly to where Juan is and says: " So, you chose my son eh, I knew that you would, you told me that 15 years ago remember, you wanted to repay the favor."

"Yes, one soul for another remember but don´t worry I´ll train him because "they" are going to move in the future" Juan replies to Roberto laughing.

"I´ll leave him in your care, I´ll probably won´t make it." Roberto says it with a low tone.

"I will don´t, worry hermano it was fun okay" Juan says it with a smile

"Yes hermano, take care." Roberto replies as he heads to his family.

"I´ll buy you only 5 minutes okay, say your goodbyes" Juan says it while laughing.

Darius is walking straight to them, and he was not affected by the explosion. Juan decides to go and speak to him while Roberto says goodbye.

Hello, Darius." Juan says it with a smile causing Darius to be frightened.

"Why are you here?" Darius asks with a serious tone.

"I have something to discuss with you." Roberto says to Darius buying time.

"What do you want to discuss?" Darius asks with a nervous tone. Juan begins to laugh saying; "Don't worry, I won't do anything kill or anything, I just want to tell you the location of the seven cities."

"Wait you know where they are located?" Darius asks with a surprise tone, Juan smiles and says:

"I'll make you a deal, you leave my successor alone, and I will give you the remaining three locations. What do you say?"

"Wait who is your successor?" Darius asks Juan, Juan turns and points at Uriel who was hugging his father. Darius smiles and says; "I see, very well, however I won't touch him, but why do you want to help me?"

"Because I want to see what lies beyond the "Gates of the Underworld", and for that I will cooperate with you, how about it. In eight years, the next Red Moon will appear and I will work with you to achieve you goal." Juan explains to Darius who begins to laugh and asks:

"What if I refuse?"

"Then I will have no choice but to kill you here and now." Juan response as he changes his corneas to black and red pupils. Darius begins to laugh and says:

"Very well, I accept your invitation."

"Excellent, I will take my leave, if you survive tonight; I will contact you and give you the information you need. Farewell."

Part 2 – 8 Years Ago; Lucifugus Mansion

"Let me go you idiot, what are you doing?" Darius struggles trying to break free then Roberto replies:"As the head of the Family I must protect them. You are in a thread so we are both going you bastard."

Roberto focuses every particle of manna energy on his chest and screams:

"EXPLOSION DIVINA DEL LOBO SOLITARIO"

"NOOOOOO!!!!!" Darius screams with all his might.

A bright light begins to shine in Roberto and the light extends to the whole area. Suddenly a beam of energy shoots to the sky and expands to the whole base destroying the barrier and everything around it.

Darius wakes up and breathes heavily, he looks at his body covered in bandages, he punches the wall behind him saying:

"Damn you Roberto, if I ever see you again, I will kill you."

"That won't be necessary because Roberto died." Juan appears in front of Darius thanks to a portal. Darius looks with rage and says:

"Charro Negro, have you come to avenge your brother?"

"HAHAHA, you are mistaken, my brother had it coming by using that forbidden technique, no I came here to give you this." Juan takes out a folder and throws it to Darius, Darius opens the folder and with a surprise expression he says:

"Wait a minute, this is…"

"You are correct, the location of the Seven Cities of Gold, this chart was made by Cabeza de Vaca himself, Roberto had a piece and that is why he knew four of them, but I have the complete map." Juan says to Darius who looks at the map, the locations are revealed:

Hawikuh – New Mexico

Halona – Mexico City Aztec Territory

Matsuki- Located in Mayan Territory

Quiviral – Brazil

Kiakima- Peru located in Inca Terrirory

Kwakena- Florida

Cibola- Located in the Borderland

Darius smiles and says, "So the last one in the Borderland, now I know why "they" sent me here, excellent."

"Remember Darius that it will take time before the cities begin to reveal themselves, they usually show up during lunar eclipse but unfortunately for you, the next lunar eclipse is in three years."Juan says to Darius, Darius looks at Juan and says:

"Don't worry about it, I have a plan where we will get the seven keys during the next 8 years, then when the Red Moon finally shows up, the Gates will be open."

"I can´t wait, for the mean time, I will trained my successor, and who knows maybe he will join our cause." Juan makes a smile and begins to disappear in the portal.

Part 3 – 8 years ago; During the Ritual

Aleister gives the girls manna life and orders them to eat it. Victoria and Angela swallow the pills, Marjorie begins to doubt but she decides to swallow it as well.

(BBBOOOMMM)

Suddenly a huge amount of manna begins to emerge from their bodies, the girls begin to smile as they feel power emerging from them. Aleister smiles and says:

"You may come in now."

The girls see their parents; Victoria´s parents hug her and say; "Well done; now you will be part of Aleister´s group." Angela´s parents also hug her saying; "You are now Aleister´s knight you must be strong. Patri pats Marjorie´s head saying; "Very good my girl, you will be the strongest of the knights."

Darius walks forward and says; "For centuries, the Lucifugus family has always had knights that serve for them known as "sabia regelui" (Sword of the king). Victoria, Angela and Raul you are the knights of the future king; Aleister, Marjorie, you will be Aliester´s wife."

Marjorie smiles and replies; "It will be my honor."

"Now then, let me explain the Project Red Moon: The Sabia Reguili (Sword of the King) will collect the seven keys located in the Seven Cities of Gold. You will collect them in order to be enlightened." Darius says to the children, their parents kneel to him, and the children follow the same procedure saying:

"It will be our honor, Lord Darius."

Part 4 – 5 years ago; Peru and Maya Territory

Darius is in his office, now as Mayor of Sun City when he receives a call from Brazil, Darius answers and says:

"Tell me, was it successful?"

In the Mayan territory, Victoria and Raul who are wearing El Muerto´s masks answer and say:

"We found the hidden key, it was really simple and it requires no effort at all."

The place is covered in flames and there are dead bodies everywhere, Darius smiles and says:

"Excellent work, you may return at once."

"Understood sir." Victoria and Raul begin to walk out of the forest leaving a trail of destruction behind. Meanwhile in the top parts of Peru, in the city of Chichen itza, Angela and Aleister are located there, there is also fire and the temples are destroyed. Angela calls Darius and says:

"Sir, we found the Golden Temple and we have acquired the key. We shall return at once."

"Perfect, you may return at once." Darius smiles and stands up, he begin to say:

"We now have 2 out of the 7 keys, unfortunately we won't see any key until the year of the red moon but no matter, good things come in time."

Part 5 – A few months ago

Olivia enters the room and says; "We found the last member of the Sabia Reugueli, she is a young nun and she will be ready in one month."

"I see, very well, I will personally fetch her." Darius replies to Olivia, Darius begins to read the inscriptions located in the map;

"In order to open the gates of the underworld, a total of 20000 sacrifices are require."

"It is time to release that monster and begin the cultivation of souls, the Chupacabras will attack the people living in the borderland, and with that we will begin the collections." Darius says to Olivia smiles and says:

"It's a good thing our son went to collect the monster, he will return successful with it."

(RRRRIIINNNGGG)

Darius answers the call and Juan replies saying:

"Hello Darius, I just wanted to inform that I will be sending my successor to Sun City, give him a job as a teacher please."

"HAHA, SO Roberto´s son will come to the city ehh. Of course he will work under Olivia; I am dying to see his power." Darius replies with Olivia nodding in agreement. "Perfect, I will arrive in Sun City in a couple of months, I will see you soon." Juan says as he hangs up.

Part 6 – Present Day; Mayor´s office

Darius, Nathaniel and Juan are discussing in the Mayor´s office. Juan walks forward and takes out the Golden Key that Alexa retrieve saying:

"I believe you want this right Darius?"

"I was kind of surprised when your daughter snatched the key out of my agent. I would like to ask why?" Darius asks with a suspicious expression. Juan smiles and replies:

"I´m sorry about that, it was a test for my daughter to get it, but don't worry I have the intention on giving you this key."

"Very well, let us check our plan." Darius says as he makes a hologram appear, he continues to explain:

"First of all, both me and Nathaniel have increase the tension between the cites. For that we have gathered our forces and station them in the borderline. Second of all I closed the gates to enter the country, this will people even angrier and wanting to kill me."

"I will go out there tomorrow night and "confront" Darius, with this I will make a declaration of war." Nathaniel says with a sinister smile.

"Meanwhile, the keys will be put in the altar located inside the Sacred Mountain. The seventh key will be revealed with the Blood of a native. This is where Nathaniel enters the stage." Darius points at Nathaniel, Nathaniel stands up and says; "FUFU. I am the last descendant of the Native group; "Tara" that once lives in this region thousands of years ago. I will make a small cut in my arm and give it to Darius, he will use it to summoned the seventh key when the moon turns red."

"Exactly, Juan, I will need you to stay put and participate in the second stage of the plan. I need you to be ready when I give the signal and cast your spell." Juan nods in agreement, Darius smiles and says; "Let´s see, are all of you in position?"

Part 7 – Near Sin City

In the mountains outside of Sin City, Raul, Victoria and Angela watch over Area 5X. Victoria looks down and begins to yawn:

"Aww man, this is boring, do we need to wait here? Come on there is the Amusement park that I want to try."

"Silence, we must wait for the signal." Angela says with a serious tone, Raul looks with binoculars and says:

"The defense is weak; the SIA is participating with us."

"It sure looks that way, I wonder how Uriel is doing, I can't wait to see him again." Victoria says with a lustful expression. Angela looks at her and says:

"You horny bitch, concentrate on the mission or else I will kill you."

"You kill me? I would like to see you try." Victoria replies with a smile and increases her manna, Raul looks at both of them and says:

"Stop it right now, our orders will come any second."

Part 8 – Pilgrim Island

Aleister and Marjorie walk in the woods and arrive to the location where Alexandria was located, Aleister smiles and says; "We found her, now its your turn Marjorie."

Alexandria stands in the place where Roanodare was founded. She begins to cry as she says; "I don't know what to do."

"I know what you must do; you must come with me" Marjorie appears before Alexandria who with a surprised face says; "M-M-Mother?"

"Hello Alexandria, we came to talk to you." Aleister says with a smile. Darius order everyone by saying:

"LET THE PROJECT RED MOON BEGIN!"