Vol. 3- Chapter 5: Death Match; Uriel Di Fiore vs. Ian Constantin

4 Years Ago; Tapatio, Jalisco…

4 years ago, in a small town located near the jungle of Jalisco…In the middle of this environment there is a Hacienda. A large mansion that belonged to a man named Juan De La Trinidad…Uriel's mentor and predecessor…

At the dining hall…Uriel and Juan had an interesting conversation…

"A new technique…that's awesome…" A young Uriel stands up with excitement. He has bandages on his left eye. Juan takes a piece of bread and splits it in half; "Calm down muchacho…you see…this technique is special…and it must remain a secret…"

Uriel, sits down and grab a bread from the middle of the table; "Alright…what kind of technique is it?"

"First of all…you must understand what we are…"

"That I know…aside from being El Charro Negro…we are also…"

"That's right…you must keep in mind that you will attract many powerful foes…just like the one that hurt your face and also the ones that attacked you siblings…" Uriel lowers his head and touches his eye; "I know…I feel regret not being able to help them…"

"That's why…I decided to teach you this technique…with this technique…your strength, agility and stamina will increase for a short amount of time…however…a short amount of time is all you need…and even though you've been my successor for only a year…I believe your ready…"

"Wow cool…" Uriel looks with excitement. Juan continues to explain; "Now then…this technique must only be used only when your life is in danger…you understand?"

Uriel sighs: "You're starting to sound like Gai-Sensei in Naru…"

(PPUUUMMM)

Juan throws a piece of bread to Uriel's head; "Ouch…what the hell…"

"Stop talking about your anime stuff…it's irritating…and you could get us in trouble with copyright…"

"Right…sorry…" Uriel grabs the bread and take a bite. Juan clears his throat:

"Now then…after we finish our lunch…let's go ahead and begin with the training…"

"So…what the name of the technique…"

"The name of the technique is…"

******************************************************************************Present, 5 Minutes Before the current events…

Uriel kicked Ian with great strength, sending him flying towards an abandoned building….

Uriel, with the help of his divine wind as an impulse, heads with great speed towards Ian's direction. Ian is in a twenty-floor building, Ian is waiting for him at the building:

"Excellent, I am waiting for an exciting fight Uriel…"

(BBBOOOOMMMM)

Uriel falls from the sky and dropkicks Ian. Ian blocks it with ease; "That won't work…" Ian grabs Uriel's feet and slams him into the ground. Uriel uses his wind to protect himself, he jumps back to gain some distance.

Uriel puts his hand on the ground, he transmutes his surroundings and creates lances and spikes heading towards Ian. Ian gets angry; "Are toying with me?"

(BBBOOOMMM)

Ian takes a step and releases a shockwave, destroying the spikes with ease. Uriel stands up; "I guess it won't be that easy…"

Ian gathers mana in his left fist, Uriel also gathers mana in his right fist. Ian smiles and chants; "Mâna stângă a fiarei" (Left hand of the beast)

(PPPUUUMMM)

Uriel and Ian clash with their fists, creating a large crater in the floor. The floor collapses, Uriel with his right arm, punches Ian slamming three floors down. Ian lands on his feet and gathers impulse to jump. Ian jumps towards Uriel's direction:

"That's not enough...Charro…"

(PPPUUUMMM)

Uriel gathers wind around his arm; "Viento Divino; Canon" (Divine Wind Cannon)

Uriel fires a powerful wind projectile, hitting Ian with force. Ian blocks the attack and heads towards Uriel:

"THOSE WEAK ATTACKS WON'T WORK!"

(PPPPUUUUMMMM)

Ian punches Uriel's stomach. Uriel coughs up blood and forces him to go up floor by floor towards the sky:

"Damn it…that attack…it really hurt…."

Uriel floats for a fracture of a second. Ian passes him and heads towards Uriel, kicking him down once again.

(PUM PUM PUM)

Uriel falls five floors down. He lands on the 15th floor.

"Hahaha, here I come…" Ian is about to attack Uriel. Uriel dodges his attack; the impact of the attack smashes the lights on the floor.

"Excellent...Excellent...I hope you are not getting tired already Uriel…"

"No... I'm not...tell me...why are you here?"

"You know what...I will...because I am having so much fun...the truth is...I came here to take Aleister Lucifugus with me…"

"Aleister? Why?"

"My master has picked interest in him...he is Darius' son after all…"

"I see...who is your master?"

"I'm sorry...but I won't tell you...now let's get to business…"

(BBBBOOOMM)

The fight continues, on the 15th floor, an exchange of fists slowly destroys the building. Ian has the upper hand, punching Uriel in the face, sending him flying to a pillar.

(CCCCRRRRAAASSHH)

"Hahaha, what's the matter, is that all you can do?" Ian sits down on the floor and yawns; "Come on Charro Negro, I came here all the way from Romania to see your strength and yet, you have disappointed me…"

Uriel breathes heavily, he has blood coming out of his mouth and his forehead, he looks at the floor thinking; "This guy, he is faster than he appears, I can read his movements with my Rhythm sense, and yet, I can't avoid them…and that punch…he really broke my arm…"

Ian smiles; "I'm sure you're wondering about my technique, it's very simple really...I use a technique called; Arta fiarei de sânge" ( Blood Beast Art)

"Blood beast art?" 

"That's right, it's an ability in which I focus my blood circulation and concentrate in a certain area, making it heavier and more powerful, and combining with mana, you get that powerful attack."

Ian stands up; "Now then…if you manage to land a hit on me…I can tell you something interest about Count Baltazar…"

(BBAADDUUMMPP)

Uriel stands up and continues to breathe heavily; "Calm down...analyze the situation, this guy is only trying to provoke me...I guess it's time to test "that" movement out…"

"Oh, so are you going to take this seriously? Why not use your sword? I am sure it will make this an equal match…"

Uriel chuckles; "No...I don't need it...I want to crush you with my own bare hands...I am about to show a unique fighting style, used by the Mariachi and the original Charro Negro…"

"Oh...well then show me, before I go to sleep…" Ian provokes Uriel, Uriel releases mana, he closes his eyes and concentrates; "Focus, the Rhythm of the earth…"

Uriel takes a step, suddenly, the vibrations of the air become visible. Soon, musical notes begin to appear around him; "You're going to regret it…"

 -♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫-

Ian looks confused and asks; "Are those musical notes? What are you going to do? Sing?"

Uriel opens his eyes; he releases a slow flow of mana that has a bluish color. Uriel looks at Ian:

" I will show you a unique technique...you won't be able to keep up with me…"

"Is that so? Well bring it…"

Uriel moves a leg back to take impulse, the manna flow more faster, and wind picks up fast:

 "Arte del Mariachi, Concierto del Charro; Popurri" (Mariachi Art, Charro Concert; Popurri)

Note; Popurri is a combination of multiple songs in one...famous in modern mexican tradition…

Uriel charges towards Ian, he makes a fist with his left hand. Ian laughs; "Haha...attacking me straight? Are you an idiot?"

(BBBAAADDUUUMMPPP)

Ian feels strange; "What the…" -PUUM- Uriel punches Ian's face with force, sending him to the pillar. Ian looks surprised as he thinks; "What was that? My perception failed…"

Uriel charges once again as he chants; "Popurri; DO RE MI"

(PUUM PUUM PUUM)

Uriel unleashes multiple attacks; Ian tries to block but Uriel is faster. Uriel hits Ian with a jaw-hook sending him flying up to the upper floor.

(BBOOOMMM)

Ian notices blood coming out of his mouth. He smiles with excitement; "HAHA EXCELLENT, IT'S BEEN A WHILE SINCE I BLEEDED…"

Uriel jumps to the next floor; the musical notes appear on the floor as well. Ian looks at the notes and notices; "I understand. The vibrations of the musical notes are the ones messing with my perception right...in that case…"

Ian pokes his ears, destroying his eardrums. Uriel notices and continues to charge. Ian gathers purple mana on his fists. Uriel tries to punch Ian, Ian dodges thinking; "Too slow…"

(PPPUUMM)

Ian blocks Uriel's punch. Uriel opens his eyes wider; "He intentionally destroyed his eardrums…this guy is insane…"

 Uriel tries to punch again, Ian dodges again. -PUUM- Once again, Ian gets a clean hit without Uriel punching him. Ian is off balance; Uriel punches him multiple times and sends him flying to another pillar.

(CCCRRAASSSHHH)

Ian tries to figure out what is happening; "I don't understand, how is he connecting?" Ian pays closer attention and sees a small breeze in his fists. "Wait, he's using wind…"

Uriel smiles thinking; "That's right Ian, it's just what you are thinking...I am using holy wind...although it hurts me as well, your damage is higher…"

Uriel and Ian charge once again; -PUM PUM PUM- Uriel punches Ian, Ian punches back, Ian punches Uriel, Uriel punches back. The battle is intense and causes the floor to collapse, they continue to exchange blows as they fall.

(BBBOOOOMM)

The building slowly crumbles, Ian punches Uriel multiple times, he then kicks Uriel, breaking his ribs. Uriel tries to counter but Ian's attack is superior.

"LET'S FINISH THIS; BARAJ DE FIARE" (BEAST BARRAGE)

(PUM PUM PUM PUM PUM PUM PUM)

Ian unleashes a barrage of punches towards Uriel, the attack is very intense, Uriel is able to keep up. Ian gathers purple mana in one of his fists and punches Uriel once again in the stomach.

"AAAHHHHHHH"

(CCCCRRRAAASSSHHH)

The intense power opens a hole on the wall. Uriel falls into his knees as the building slowly collapses. Ian and Uriel are on the lowest floor. Uriel breathes heavily as he tries to punch Ian one more time.

Ian blocks the punch, grabbing Uriel's fist; "You won't land another hit." Ian grabs Uriel's head and slams him into the floor.

(CCCRRRAAASSSHHHH)

Ian creates a giant crater. Uriel tries to react; Ian carries him and throws him into the air:

"You're a disappointment."

(PPPUUUMMM)

Ian kicks Uriel and sends flying to the sky.

Uriel flies in the sky towards the school, the building collapses completely leaving no trace. Ian with great impulse jumps and heads towards Uriel.

He pairs up with Uriel in midair, Ian with an enthusiastic attitude says; "Try to survive this...Charro Negro…"

Ian prepares to attack Uriel once again in midair. Uriel looks at him and thinks, "Damn it, at this speed, I can't react...damn it…"

(BBBBBBOOOOOMMMMM)

An explosion at the entrance causes everyone to cover themselves. Everyone is in shock, Kasumi prepares her katana, Carlos and Chelsea also prepare for battle.

The dust cloud reveals two figures, Ian grabbing Uriel by his neck, Uriel is covered in blood, Ian as well, however Ian begins to laugh:

"Well, well, is that all the power El Charro Negro has? Well then...Goodbye..."

Alejandro screams; "UUURRRRIIIEELLL!"

 "No…Uriel…" Fabiola trembles and falls into her knees.

Ian looks at them and smiles; "I see they survive huh...they are strong and persistent...I wonder how they will react when they see me do this…"

(SSSSSSLLLAAASSSHHH)

Everyone opens their eyes wider; they are terrified by what they are seeing.

(DRIP DRIP DROP DROP)

Valerie falls into her knees with her hands on her mouth and tears come out as she says with a trembling voice; "N-N-Nooo...way...Big brother…"

Kasumi's hands tremble; "Uriel...no…" Chelsea and Carlos are petrified; "No…it can't be…"

Alejandro takes two steps and thinks, "No, you can't lose...no…" -TCH- Alejandro screams; "UUUURRIIIEELLL"

The moon shines on both of them, Ian's arm running through Uriel's chest; "I destroyed one of your lungs...Uriel you're about to die…"

(SSSPPPLLLAAAATTTTT)

Ian takes out his arm and a large amount of blood comes out of Uriel. He lets go of Uriel; Uriel falls to the ground losing consciousness; "No…is this really all I have? Am I this weak?"

Ian sighs with his eyes closed; "What a disappointment, I expected more from you...it seems your predecessor is right...he often tells everyone that he made a mistake in naming you his successor…"

Ian begins to mock him; "No wonder Serena decided to be with the duke...such a shame…"

Rain slowly falls once again, Uriel is slowly losing consciousness, he closes his eyes and words come to his mind; the words of a maiden pass down to his mind; "Goodbye...Uriel…"

"Serena…"

Juan appears in his mind; he looks disappointed; "I can't believe you're that weak. Maybe I made a mistake…"

"Damn it...damn it…" Uriel feels anger as he makes a fist.

Ian walks towards Kasumi's group; "Maybe I should play with your friends...I hope they can withstand longer than you…"

(BBBAAADDUUUMMPPP)

Uriel opens his eyes; "I won't let you…"

 Kasumi looks at Ian with rage and with great speed charges towards him. Suddenly, a red barrier appears surrounding her group. 

(BBBOOOMM)

"What is this? A barrier?" Chelsea makes a question, Carlos touches it, it electrifies his hand as he comments; "This is a strong barrier…"

Alejandro holds Valerie; "Valerie, stay by my side okay…"

"Don't worry, this is his barrier."

Kasumi slashes the barrier as she screams; "WHO DID THIS?"

"It was me…" Daniel walks outside the barrier, Kasumi who looks surprised exclaims; "Why are you doing this? Can't you see that your brother is in danger…"

"I know; however, we can't interfere…" Daniel replies in a calm manner. Kasumi gets furious; "Don't be a brat...let me out…"

"Sheesh you're annoying...just try to stay calm and observe…" Daniel scratches his hair. Fabiola looks at Daniel worried as she thinks; "Daniel, what are you thinking…" Ian gets closer; "You sure are dumb, are you trying to get yourself killed…"

Daniel smiles; "Believe me, I am not planning to die tonight…"

"Oh...and why not? I mean look in front of you...I am the strongest one here…" Ian stretches his arms and looks at the sky. Daniel sighs with his eyes closed:

"You may be the strongest, but you are also the dumbest…"

"What did you say?" Ian gets furious, Daniel in a calm manner chuckles; "What you just heard, I said that you are the dumbest here…"

Ian releases mana, Carlos begins to scream; "Hey kid stop, you're going to be killed...please run away…"

Ian charges at him and prepares to punch him, Daniel stands still, and he is very calm. He smiles; "You're dumb...you know why?"

(PPPUUUMM)

Uriel appears in front of Daniel and blocks Ian's punch; he proceeds to kick Ian away. Daniel finishes his sentence; "Because I was buying time...for Uriel to stand up…"

"Ha...ha...ha…thank you Daniel" Uriel breathes heavily, Daniel enters the barrier replying; "No problem, just finish him off…"

"Right…"

"Uriel…" Fabiola looks at Daniel and asks; "You knew he would appear…"

"Of course...this is his fight, I knew that he wouldn't be taken down so easily…" Daniel replies, Valerie hugs him; "Daniel you idiot...don't do things like that…"

"Sorry…"

Ian gets excited; "Hahaha, so you're still alive huh...this is great, we can continue fighting…"

"Of course, I am alive...I don't want to look bad in front of them…" Uriel coughs up blood thinking; "I guess I don't have much time…"

"It looks like you're at your limit huh…" Ian mocks him. He crosses his arms and shakes his head.

"You're wrong...I am just getting started…" Uriel replies with a confident smile. Ian notices Uriel's arm; "You sure act tough; you can't even use one arm anymore…"

"I just need one arm...don't worry, it will all be over soon…" Uriel puts his palm on the ground, suddenly a wall rises separating him from the others.

"UURRIIEELL WAAAIIITTT" Kasumi screams, the others look worried. Daniel opens his eyes wider; "Uriel...what are you going to do?"

"What are you doing?" Ian asks Uriel, Uriel who is breathing heavily replies; "I don't want them to see me in this state…"

"You mean how bad are you beaten up?"

"No...I am about to show you something special…" Uriel takes his gloves off, in his right arm, the one he is able to use there is a crest that has a flame seal. "This is a seal...placed to me by my Predecessor...it prevents me from using all of my power...I will show you all of my power…"

"Did he say all of his power?" Ian says as he looks surprised, Uriel continues to speak; "This seal only lets me use 30% of my power...unfortunately, I can only unleash my power for only one minute...but that is enough…" 

Ian continues to think; "You mean. Everything that showed me was only 30% percent...he will unleash his power for one minute…" Ian gets angry; "Are you mocking me? Take this seriously…"

"I will show you how serious I am…" Uriel grabs a little blood and slowly puts it into the seal in his form arm.

(BADUMP BADUMP BADUMP)

"This is my most powerful technique…"

Uriel's seal begins to spread as red veins, his hair slowly changes tone, as the blue color turns into a light reddish tone. His eyes also turn red as steam comes out of his body.

"What is happening to you? Are you mocking me again?"

"Oh no…I am dead serious…" Uriel smiles as he begins to unleash a pillar of crimson mana as he chants:

"Liberationis Bellum" (War Liberation)

(BBBOOOOMMMM)

Kasumi looks at the sky, everyone does the same; "This power, what is it?"

"I don't know, but it's very evil…" Shion replies as she trembles. Daniel makes a little smile thinking; "It's the same as that time...in Jalisco...Uriel, this is your doing right?"

"What's going on?" Alejandro asks as he holds Valerie, who are both looking at the pillar. "Everything will be fine...Uriel will win…" Valerie says to Alejandro with confidence.

"Oh...what power...El Charro Negro sure is frightening…" Darius smiles looking at the pillar of mana from his office.

Uriel closes his eyes, remembering something from the past…

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4 Years Ago; Tapatio, Jalisco…

At a remote place in the jungle…near a lake…Uriel trained under Juan…

"197…198…199…200…" Uriel finishes doing push-ups. He breathes heavily as he lies on the ground and looks at the sky.

(CLAP CLAP)

Juan claps a couple of times; "Good muchacho…now…do 200 sit-ups and after that run 10 laps around the lake…"

"What the…" Uriel lifts his body and sees the lake in front of him; "Come on…aren't you pushing me too hard…"

"Of course, not…this technique is a burden for your body…that's why you must be strong…"

Uriel sits and crosses his arm; "Damn it…I didn't know this was going to be hard…"

"Hahaha…well I understand…you barely got your Charro form and now I am training to surpass your limits muchacho…but believe me…it will worth it in the future…"

"I know I know….but it's too hard…" Uriel lays back and looks at the sky; "I just want to relax and look at the clouds…"

"If you keep saying that…I will transfer your power to my daughter…"

"Yeah…yeah…that threat won't work anymore…"

Juan sighs with his eyes closed, he gets closer to Uriel and leans his body forward:

"Listen muchacho…you're looking like a total loser in front of her…"

Juan points at the tree in front of them, sitting in a branch of the tree with an umbrella lies a young girl wearing maid attire. The face of the girl is covered by the umbrella, only her long black hair slowly moves as a gush of wind blows.

"S-S-Serena…it's you…" Uriel stands up immediately. The girl smiles; "Uriel…I'm here to cheer you on…do your best…"

Uriel blushes as he looks at Juan; "Why did you bring her here…"

Juan laughs: "Because…I figured you needed a stimulant…" Juan walks to the tree where the girl is and leans on it; "Now then…time to become strong…because this technique…Bellum…is the most powerful ace you will have…"

"Right…" Uriel continues to exercise. The girl looks at Juan; "Master…isn't it too early to teach him that?"

Juan smiles: "Maybe…but…I believe in that boy…he can change the world…right?"

The girl smiles: "He will…I believe in him…"

Uriel blushes as he does sit up; "Damn it…I'm losing focus…"

Juan begins to shout:

"LISTEN THE SECRET OF BELLUM IS…"

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Present…

"The secret of Bellum is rage…" Uriel makes a sinister smile. Uriel's right arm is covered by red veins, the right side of his hair turns crimson, his nails grow longer turning his hand into claws. The right side of his mouth grows fangs. The right eye turns red with black corneas.

"This is my true power…" Uriel says in a low tone. Ian looks at his arm; "Am I shaking? This sensation...it's the same when I am with my Master...what are you?"

Uriel disappears from Ian's sight and appears in front of him. -BBBOOOOMMM- Uriel kicks Ian with force. Ian tries to respond; however, Uriel punches him.

"AAAHHHH" A giant crater forms, Ian opens his eyes and punches Uriel. 

The fight continues with an equal exchange of blows, however, Uriel is only using his right arm. As they fight, Ian thinks; "He's overpowering me, and yet he's using one arm...damn it…"

(PUM PUM PUM PUM)

Uriel kicks Ian and sends him to the sky. Ian laughs:

"Damn you...you're so strong...if we continue to fight, I will die...so let's finish this…"

(BBBBBBBBOOOOMMMM)

Ian releases mana with a fierce aura creating a cloud, everyone looks at that scared.

"What this power? Are they going to destroy the city?" Kasumi and the others look at the sky. Daniel touches his barrier and reinforces it:

"This is the end…"

Uriel gathers mana in his right arm. The amount of mana shakes the whole area. 

(BEEP BEEP BEEP)

WARNING WARNING

Rosa, who is in the secret hideout, looks at her monitor as she thinks; "My God...is the city going to be destroyed...this amount is higher than an Elite Root...Alejandro…. everyone...please be safe…"

Ian faces down and puts his arm in front with his fist as he screams:

"URIEL, YOU ARE AN ADMIRABLE OPPONENT...I WILL SHOW YOU MY TRUE POWER...."

Ian's mana takes the shape of a purple beast with horns. Uriel takes a stance, his mana turns into a combination of black and red color. Ian charges at Uriel as he chants; "Urla ghoul" (Ghoul's howl)

Uriel prepares to punch him; "Popurri Finito" (Popurri Finished)

(BBBBBBOOOOOMMMMM)

Uriel and Ian clash their fist, creating a giant explosion. Blowing the buildings surrounding them away, and the rock wall disintegrates. Daniel's barrier trembles. Soon a pillar of mana rises clearing the sky in an instant.

"What's going on?" Alejandro says as he tries to protect Valerie, everyone takes cover. Daniel makes his barrier grow large enough to protect the Gymnasium.

Uriel and Ian both scream; "AAAHHHHHHH" and both of them disappear in the explosion.

(BBBBOOOOOOMMMMM)

The whole region shakes with everyone taking cover. In the Mission, everyone goes outside. 

Father Clemente begins to exclaim; "What's that power, it's coming from Sun City."

Maria looks at the pillar of mana thinking; "That is where the children are…"

The attack splits the heavens and blows away the clouds, revealing the clear sky and the moon.

After a few moments, the explosion stops, the mana pillar disappears. Daniel breathes heavily as he undoes the barrier; "Damn it…that drain my energy…"

The dust cloud slowly disappears, and there is silence.

Alejandro runs towards Uriel's direction; "What the hell was that?"

"URIEL! URIEL!" Alejandro stops, everyone catches up to him. The dust cloud reveals Uriel standing looking at the sky. Ian is nowhere to be seen. Alejandro smiles and walks towards him:

"Hey buddy...you did it… you beat him...man I knew that you would…"

Uriel interrupts him; "You idiot...I...lost…" -SSPPPLLLAATTT- Blood comes out of Uriel's body, Uriel slowly falls to the ground. Everyone is in shock as Uriel falls unconscious.

"UUUURRRIIIIEEELLLLL!!!!!"

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February 17th; Mayor's Office

The next day...news spread around the Borderland over a "gas-leak" that caused the explosion on Sun City International Highschool. That was the official story that Darius Lucifugus, the Mayor of Sun City told the press...Using his power and wealth, Darius managed to repair the school in just 48 hours...Yggdrasil disappeared from sight just in time...

In the Mayor's office...Darius, Aleister and Ian have a conversation…

"Are the preparations for your departure ready my son?" Darius asks Aleister, Aleister nods in agreement as he replies; "Yes father, I am ready to depart today at 12 pm towards Romania."

"Excellent, remember to have your best behavior… "The Third Hour" must be treated with respect…"

"I understand…"

Darius looks at Ian and comments; "By the way...Ian, how was your fight with Uriel? You've been asleep for two days since you returned on that night…"

Ian chuckles as he walks to the window. Ian has a suit with his loose jacket covering his missing arm; "I must say that El Charro Negro is strong, he is the first man since Aleister who managed to injure me to the point of losing an arm…"

"I see...how much will it take you to recover?"

"About two weeks, it will grow back when I consume blood...I must say it was worth waiting to fight him...Darius, be careful with him…"

Darius laughs and replies; "Not to worry, I am a man who is very cautious…" Darius looks at Aleister; "Aleister, did you break up with Marjorie and have you chosen a successor for the Student Council President?"

"I'm on my way to school father...to finish those tasks right now…"

"Then have a nice trip son...I will see you soon…"

"Goodbye father…" Aleister and Ian abandon the office. 

Darius stands looking at the window, he laughs as he sees his building being repaired as well; "So that old man really stole one of the 16 treasures huh...I guess it's time to get a professional to hunt them…those Shadow Tamers."

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Rio Grande City…

In a large house located on the wealthy side of Rio Grande City; Victoria eats breakfast with her father…

"Hija...are you sure it's okay for you to return to school?" Officer Rodriguez asks Victoria. Victoria smiles and replies:

"Yes Papa...don't worry...everything is fine…"

"I see...and what happened to your date...Uriel?"

Victoria changes her expression and replies; "When the explosion occurred, Uriel pushed me away and got hit by rubble. I asked Ms. Miyazono through mail and she replied that he was fine but he will be resting for two weeks…"

"That's too bad...I want to thank him for rescuing my daughter...do you know where he lives?"

Victoria shakes her head; "No...I don't...only Alejandro knows…"

"Oh Alejandro...I haven't heard that name in a while...are you still friends?"

"Oh no...he is a loser...I don't speak with losers…"

"I see…" Officer Rodriguez chuckles; "You know, back in Highschool I was a loser as well…"

"Sorry...I didn't mean…"

"Don't worry about it, hija...but you should talk to him, if you want to know where Uriel lives…"

"I guess you're right…" Victoria stands up and kisses her father's forehead; "Well, I'm off...see you daddy…"

"Bye bye hija…"

Victoria walks to the door, before she walks out, she talks out the amulet that Tiwa dropped, she smiles and thinks; I don't know what this is...but this belongs to Uriel...I promise I will give this to him…"

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Sun City

Alejandro walks slowly towards the school, he looks down because of what happened the other night…

"I lost...now everyone will be expelled...and what's worse, I was useless yet again and couldn't help my friend…"

"Alejandro...Alejandro…" Marjorie runs to Alejandro's side. "Oh hey Marjorie...what's going on?"

"Is it true that Uriel was badly injured on the night of the dance?"

"Yes, he was, and he will be out for 2 weeks…"

"I see...that's too bad…"

"So did you have fun at the dance?"

Marjorie looks down as she replies; "To be honest...there are some parts I don't remember...I guess I felt sick that night…"

Alejandro looks at her suspiciously; "Yeah, but we lost…"

"Oh don't worry, you did your best against us, and I am proud of you…" Marjorie smiles, Alejandro blushes and scratches his cheek; "Thank you…Marjorire, I…"

 "So how is Uriel doing?" Marjorie asks with a shy tone, Alejandro feels a little jealous and replies; "He's doing well, he was granted a leave of absence for two weeks due to his injuries."

"Oh, that's too bad...hey… can I come with you to visit him sometime?" Marjorie asks Alejandro, Alejandro who is feeling jealous, avoids looking at her; "Well...right now I am too busy, plus I don't think he likes visitors…"

"Oh...I see…" Marjorie looks disappointed, Alejandro begins to walk towards the school; "Anyway, I have things to do so…"

"Alejandro, wait up…" Aleister walks towards them, Alejandro and Marjorie feel a chill down their spines. Alejandro turns around and asks; "What do you want?"

Marjorie, feeling nervous, begins to walk backwards; "Aleister I need to go to class…"

"Marjorie you say here, I want both of you to hear this…"

"Are you going to expel us?" Alejandro asks nervously, Aleister smiles and replies;

"No...no...my friend...actually I am here to talk to you about the future of the Student Council…"

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Principal's office

"Well, you did a great job protecting the school, Kasumi...except for what happened to Uriel, but I will let it slide because it was Ian's fault…" Olivia says to Kasumi, Barbara is standing next to her, along with Shion.

"Barbara explained the situation and I am pleased...therefore, I won't kill the students this time…" Olivia chuckles, Kasumi gets mad:

"Olivia, why did you send Ian? I thought you had nothing to do with this?"

"I didn't, Ian Constantin acted under his own free will...besides Shion knows how strong he is...I couldn't stop him I wanted to, neither did Barbara…"

-TCH- "So then, are we done?"

Olivia shakes her head; "Not yet, you see, my son is going to Europe, he was chosen for a special program and that's the Student Council will be left without a president."

"And what do I have to do with this?"

"Well, I thought you would be intrigued by the new President...my son recommended him and I approved it…" Olivia puts a folder in the desk, Kasumi opens the folder, Shion walks to her side and sees the next president; "It can't be...why him?"

"Isn't it ironic? Well Kasumi, I hope you liked my surprise…" Olivia laughs as Kasumi and Shion look nervous. 

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Unknown...

The environment was a desert; there were cacti and many hills in a dry ground that it appeared that it never rained before. The sky was red, and the only person standing on a hill, Uriel…

"So...where am I exactly?" Uriel asks himself as he looks around, suddenly his shadow extends and begins to form a figure. The figure turns into a man in a charro suit, he is completely dark and has red eyes; "You're in a special place muchacho...it's been a while…"

Uriel gets angry; "So it's you...viejo…"

"Hey, watch your tone idiota...I told you to call me Tio (uncle)...man, I even dragged you here to speak with you…"

"About what?"

"You undid your seal right? At least ¼ of it? And used Bellum…"

Uriel doesn't answer, Juan de la Trinidad shakes his head and explains; "Look, your body doesn't withstand using "that" power, you'll only shorten your life muchacho…"

"And who's fault do you think it is?"

"It's your punishment for destroying half of Guadalajara and what's worse, seducing someone from royalty...you know that a war could have been unleashed and the world would have been destroyed...you left me no choice muchacho…" 

Uriel avoids looking at him, Juan makes a sigh, and grabs Uriel's shoulder; "Listen Muchacho, try to not get yourself killed, you only been like a month in the Borderland, and you already fought the Chupacabras, and a Ghoul...you will make a huge noise that "they" will come and get you…"

"Shut up viejo, that's my problem…"

"Hahaha, you're always like that...man you are an idiot...you know that…just like your father…"

Uriel tries to attack him, but Juan is just a shadow; "Hey viejo, why did you destroy a village in central America?"

"A village...ahh yes, to get the Golden Key…"

"Golden key?"

"Listen muchacho, the key that your friend has is not the only one and eventually he will be a target...hear my warning...protect him or he will die…"

"He won't die, I will protect him…"

"Haha, you don't change, even if you aren't Uriel Vazquez, you still act like him…"

Juan begins to disappear; "Muchacho, beware, he will come to the Borderland...be careful and don't go dying on me…"

"Who are you talking about?" Uriel asked, confused; "The one who is called, The Greatest Bounty Hunter…"

Uriel slowly begins to turn into sand and disappears. Uriel slowly opens his eyes, he has a machine that helps him breathe, he looks around the room. He sees Daniel standing next to him, Daniel smiles:

"So, you're finally awake...Big Brother…"