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Chapter 173 - Vol. 12 - Chapter 9: Fiesta De Guerra (War Party)

Part 1 – International Bridge

The Sun is almost gone, and the moon begins to rise. Nathaniel drops to the floor, having received multiple shots from Darius. Darius has declared war on Rio Grande City.

"AAAALLLCCCAALLLDDDEEEE" (MAYOR) Officer Herrera screams as he tries to aid him. –PIU,PIU,PIU- Gun shots hit the floor preventing the officer from advancing.

"Ladies and Gentleman, what we are witnessing is real, Mayor Lucifugus has shot Mayor Gonzalez. To make things worse, Mayor Darius has declared War on Rio Grande City." The reporter in the television says causing everyone around the twin cities are in a state of shock. Maria and Sister Griselda who are looking at the television begin to say:

"This is bad; Darius wants the extermination of the cities. He is a mad person mija."

"I know, but as long as we stay here, we are going to be safe." Maria says to Sister Griselda as she begins to think:

"Uriel, my son, please come home quickly."

In the bridge, Darius makes signal to his soldiers. The Sergeant and his army begin to point at the people of Rio Grande, Darius makes the signal.

(PIU,PIU,PIU)

The soldiers begin to fire towards the people, chaos breaks lose as they begin to kill those who are on the bridge.

"DON'T FALTER MEN, DEFEND THE PEOPLE." Officer Herrera orders his men to fire back. The soldiers begin to respond to the fire. Suddenly the battle of the bridge erupts, there are many dead bodies, and currents of blood begin to flow in the bridge.

Nathaniel who is still breathing looks up at Darius and begins to think back when he first met Darius.

Part 2 – Nathaniel's past

Nathaniel Gonzalez was once the most wealthy person in Rio Grande City, however, due to a bad management, his company went to bankruptcy and he lost everything he had. He became a heavy drinker and spends the rest of his money in Taverns. One night, 10 years ago, Nathaniel was drinking once again and a certain man entered the tavern.

"Hey Bartender, another round." Nathaniel says in a drunken tone, Darius sits beside him and orders a drink. Nathaniel who is annoyed by his presence begins to say:

"What are you looking at; do you want to fight amigo?"

Darius smiles and says; "So you are Nathaniel Gonzalez, the famous business man who went bankrupt, am I right?"

"Yeah so what, do you want my autograph or something?" Nathaniel says as he drinks from his glass, Darius drinks as well and replies:

"No, in fact, I came here to ask why you went bankrupt."

"That´s none of your business pal, I am just a loser who can´t afford to raise a kid." Nathaniel replies to Darius.

"A kid? So you are a father." Darius asks to Nathaniel, Nathaniel stands up and begins to say in a signing tone:

"♫ I AM JUST A LOSER, WHO TRUSTED A PERSON AND LOST ALL HIS DAMN FORTUNE, MY KID HATES ME AND DOESN'T WANT TO TALK TO ME ANYMORE, I JUST WANT TO DIE OUT OF PLEASURE♫"

"You are a funny person you know that?" Darius says as he laughs, Nathaniel gets angry and tries to punch.

(CCRRRRAAASSHHH)

Darius slams Nathaniel in the table causing people to run away from the tavern. Nathaniel looks at Darius with a terrified expression. Darius smiles and says:

"So you have sober up now, then let me ask you this, would you like to be my companion and work for me?"

Nathaniel begins to cry and nods in agreement.

Nathaniel once again became rich with the help of Darius, and within 5 years he and Darius became mayor of the twin cities. Nathaniel learned about Darius´s group and became a follower. On a rainy day,1 year before, Nathaniel and Darius were having an interesting conversation:

"So Nathaniel, I heard that you are the last descendant of the Cibola tribe that were once located in this region right?" Darius asks Nathaniel who was getting drunk because of the liquor. Nathaniel begins to say:

"That´s right, I am the last descendant of the Cibola tribe, my abuela used to tell me about the story that we are guardians of a treasure, but I do not believe in that crap."

Darius makes a sinister smile and replies:

"Well those stories are true, Nathaniel you are the key of opening the gates of the underworld, and I will need your help."

"Sure, I will do anything for you, after all, we are comrades." Nathaniel replies with a smile, Darius stands up and begins to explain:

"Now then let me tell you about the Seven Cities of Gold and the golden keys."

One week before the current events. Darius explains to Nathaniel what he must do:

"Nathaniel, you will take your army to the center of the bridge and make a speech, I will back away and make the soldiers attack each other, after that, you will move to the next stage, you got that?"

"Of course, but I will be safe right?" Nathaniel asks with a worried face, Darius smiles and replies:

"Of course, you won't feel a thing, just follow the plan."

Part 3 – International Bridge

(PIU,PIU,PIU)

Gun shots are heard around the bridge, Darius takes out a small container and begins to collect blood that is coming out of Nathaniel´s body, Nathaniel with tears in his eyes begins to say:

"Why, why did you betray me, weren't we supposed to be comrades?"

"Of course we were, but now you have served your purpose. Now I must leave, Good bye, old friend." Darius begins to walk away, Nathaniel with the last of his strength takes out a gun and fires towards Darius –PIU,PIU- The bullets pass through Darius, Darius begins to laugh and throws a ball towards Nathaniel, Darius opens a portal and says:

"Enjoy my present, Good bye."

"FALL BACK, FALL BACK." The Sergeant orders his men to run; the soldiers begin to jump off the bridge. The Rio Grande soldiers do not know what is happening.

(BEEP,BEEP,BEEP)

The small ball begins to beep, Nathaniel smiles and says:

"It appears this is the end, all well, it was a good life."

(BBBBBBOOOOMMM, CCCRRRAAASSHHHH)

The ball was a bomb that exploded in an instant. The bridge begins to collapse; -AHHHHH- The people in the bridge begin to run for their lives, the explosion is so intense that it caused many of the people to get blown away. The bridge begins to fall causing a massive amount of destruction.

In the highest skyscraper, Darius appears out of the portal, he takes out his phone and says:

"Secure the river, we will begin the battle."

"Yes, sir, right away!" One of the agents answers to Darius. In the river about 5 kn away from the cities, agents of Darius begin to open up huge doors in order to divert the water that is flowing in the river. The river begins to dry itself as the water begins to go straight to the city flooding it.

Ladies and Gentleman, what we just witness is hell itself. A great explosion just destroyed the International Bridge, we don't know the details but it appears both of the mayors we inside the explosion, fellow viewers, it is recommended to stay in your houses, we are in a state of emergency. We will…

(BBBOOOOMMMMM)

Suddenly the helicopter is destroyed by a black lance that passes right through it. The lance returns to a figure above the sky. El Muerto with a red striped mask floats above and says:

"Sorry, but this show ends here."

In the power stations, located in both cities, two people wearing skeleton masks stand waiting for orders. Darius smiles and says:

"The sun is gone, now do it!"

El Muerto with the green-striped makes missiles appear –CCRRRAASSSHHHH- The missiles destroy the power station completely, causing Rio Grande City loses all of its electricity.

Meanwhile, El Muerto with a pink-striped mask grabs a ball and throws it to the power station in Sun City; - CCCRRRRAASSSSHHHH- The power station explodes completely destroying the power plant causing the city to be out of power as well.

"Mission accomplish" Both of the Muertos say at the same time. Darius begins to laugh saying:

"Good work you two, everything is going smoothly."

Darius begins to walk to the edge and sees both of the cities without electricity, with a proud expression he turns around and asks:

"So, are you enjoying the show that I am giving you?"

A figure begins to walk out of the shadows; it is Juan de la Trinidad who walks towards Darius smiling and says:

"Well it looks pretty decent, but I think we can make this more entertaining."

"I believe that it is your job to bring more entertainment right?" Darius says with a smile, Juan takes out his sword and says:

"Yeah, yeah, it is part of the deal after all; get ready because it is going to get noisy."

Juan lifts his sword up and begins to chant:

"Restless souls of the living, those hidden instincts that hunger for blood, listen to your desires and fulfill them once and for all."

Every person located in the cities begins to hear Juan´s voice and begin to ask:

"What´s happening, what is that voice."

(BBBAAAADDDUUUUMMMMMPPP)

Suddenly, everyone begins to feel pain in their heads and chest, they begin to fall to the ground as they hear Juan´s voice. In the ministry, Sister Griselda hears his voice and runs outside; everyone inside the ministry is in pain as well. She looks at Maria and says:

"Mija, you must resist, I will create a barrier in order to stop this."

Sister Griselda begins to gather manna; she begins to shine in a golden color as she chants:

"Dios, por favor protege tu hogar, dame la fuerza para repeler el mal. Manto Sagrado." (God, please protect your home, give me the strength to repel this evil. Holy Mantle.)

Every member inside the ministry begins to shine, Daniel looks outside and says:

"Abuelita, this is your magic right."

"My head doesn't hurt anymore, thank God." Mariana says with a smile, Sister Carolina smiles, "This is Sister Griselda´s miracle."

Maria stands up and looks at Griselda, she begins to run towards the gate as she says:

"I must find Valerie!"

"Wait, you mustn't go outside" Griselda says to Maria, she gets angry and exclaims:

"I must find her, she is my daughter!"

"I understand, but if you go, my miracle won't work, don't worry, we will find her." Sister Griselda says as she looks at the sky. About 10 kilometers away, Uriel begins to feel pain in his head as well, he begins to say; "What´s happening, that damn old man is doing something. I am sure of it."

In the tallest tower, Juan begins to release circular red waves covering the city, Juan finishes his enchantment:

"Head to the river and fight for your heart´s content. FIESTA DE GUERRA" (WAR PARTY)

(BBBAAAAADDDUUUMMPPP)

People begin to change their eyes to red; they begin to come out of their houses. Men, women and children from both cities begin to walk towards the river. Juan lowers his sword and says:

"I finish with my part, they are heading to the river now, and this will be a blood bath."

"Excellent, now you may go to the next stage." Darius says with a smile. –SSSWWIIINNNGGG- Juan points his sword at Darius, Juan who has his eyes red begins to say with a demonic voice, "Don't you dare give me orders; remember that if I want, I can kill you this instant, Darius."

"I understand, and I apologize, you may do as you please." Darius replies with a chuckle, Juan puts away his sword and opens a red portal, Alexa is standing at the other side and says; "Father, I am bored, I want to do something."

"Patience my daughter lets watch the show for now." Juan replies as he disappears living Darius observing the river and says:

"We are enlightened!"