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Chapter 50 - Chapter 6: Silver Hero Awakens

Unknown...

A strange place, similar to a desert...someone walks aimlessly as his end is near…

(STEP STEP STEP)

"Where am I?"

A young man walks down the desert, wind blows hard causing the sand to rise, creating a sandstorm. This desert is different, it has Silver color sand, the sky has so many stars that it resembles an ocean.

"What was I doing?" The young man continues walking aimlessly, he doesn't remember who he was, where he came from or where he was going.

He is covered in bruises and cuts, his clothes are torn up, he continues to walk as he hears a voice from afar:

"NDRO...ANDRO...ALEJANDRO...ALEJANDRO…"

"Alejandro? Who is that?" The young man falls to his knees and begins to cry as he sees images from the past:

(SSSSSLLLAASSHHHH)

Blood falls into Alejandro's face as he sees a manna sword piercing through Jairo's chest. Blood comes out of Jairo's mouth as he slowly falls to the ground.

"JJJJAAAIIIRROOOO!" Alejandro screams as he looks at Typhoon.

(BADUMP BADUMP BADUMP)

"Alejandro? Who is that?" The young man falls to his knees and begins to cry; "I don't know who I am, I only remember seeing, someone died…Was I a coward...why can't I remember who I am…"

(BADUMP BADUMP BADUMP)

"My journey ends here...but yours is only the beginning, please, stay strong...and don't worry, the ladies always like the brave one better, don't forget that….Good bye...my friend…" Jairo slowly lets go of Alejandro.

"NO... THESE IMAGES...NO…"Alejandro begins to sink in the silver sand, more memories appear:

Alejandro kicks Anastasia, sending her to one of the beds. Anastasia tries to stand up but Alejandro begins to kick her multiple times; "Master, what are you doing?"

"I want you to die…"

"The truth is, I already felt something like that, but Master, I did not say anything because I am your tool…"

"SHUT UP, I AM NOT YOUR MASTER...YOU ARE A TOOL THAT I WILL USE...I HATE YOU...I HATE YOU...I HATE YOU…"

Alejandro, who is sinking, begins to cry; "Maybe it's best if I just disappear…"

At that moment, the Crimson Moon appears, illuminating a figure who stands on his horse up on a hill. The shadow it creates covers Alejandro; "Hey, you idiot, don't go dying on me that easily…"

"That voice...it can't be…" Alejandro turns around and sees the figure of a Charro mounting his horse.

"Uriel?" Alejandro asks the figure. The figure doesn't say anything. Suddenly, Jairo's spirit appears and begins to pull Alejandro:

"Alejandro...don't give up...you must save that girl...you must become a hero…"

"Jairo, it's you...I'm sorry...you died because of…"

"No...I died because I wanted to protect my friend...I wanted to protect the Silver Hero…"

Alejandro begins to sink faster, Jairo pulls harder; "Come on...you need to move...come on, don't die...don't lose…"

"Jairo...I…"

"Alejandro...Alejandro...Don't give up...I believe in you...come on…" Alejandro sees Valerie standing in front of the hill waving at him.

"See? You are not alone, you still have friends...Come on...move…"

Alejandro begins to smile, as he says; "Thank you...Jairo… I miss you...but I know that you are in a better place…"

"I am...Alejandro...take care and don't go dying on me too soon...I will see you again...but please let it be 100 years in the future…" Jairo begins to disappear, Alejandro wipes his tears as he says:

"Thank you, my friend...I won't let you down…" He begins to move towards the figure, forcing his way through the Silver sand.

"That's right...I know who you are...and I know who I am...I...am…the Silver Hero..." Alejandro reaches the hill and a silver mustang stands in front of him. The Mustang gets close to him, Alejandro gets nervous at first, however, he calls himself:

"Hello...are you going to be my partner?"

The Silver Mustang lower its head, Alejandro begins to pats the head as he says:

"From now on...we are going to be one…"

The Silver Mustang and Alejandro begin to shine in a silver color as the world he was in... begins to crumble and disappear...

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Secret Hideout...One hour before the invasion…

Alejandro, who was under the influence of Navajo, released the power of the Golden Key. This brought a major consequence because it poisoned his body. Having only a few hours to live, Alejandro accepted Heidi's proposal in accepting the World Tree Seed. This is what happened after….

(BBBBBOOOMMMM)

"Big Brother, what's happening?" Valerie says as Uriel holds her; "I don't know, this manna…"

"It appears that his body is absorbing the seed…" Heidi says out loud. Tiwa looks at Heidi frightened; "You mean he is absorbing the manna?"

Heidi nods in agreement; "Right now, he is in a trial...if he doesn't pass...he will become manna."

Suddenly, Alejandro's body begins to shine to the point that he explodes. "Valerie, look out…" Uriel grabs Valerie, everyone exits the layer as a silver explosion occurs.

(BBBBBOOOOOMMMM)

The secret hideout, which was Alejandro and Uriel's favorite hiding place...slowly disappeared…

A pillar of silver manna illuminates the sky. Uriel and the others look at the hideout being destroyed; "It seems, it needs to end right, Alejandro…" Uriel thinks about it as he sees the pillar.

After a few moments, the pillar slowly began to disappear, a figure became visible and walked towards them. Uriel chuckles as he says:

"Took you long enough...Alejandro…"

The dust cloud disappears, revealing Alejandro who only has a pair of torn-up pants. Alejandro smiles at him saying; "Well, you know I like to take my time…"

Tiwa with tears in her eyes is about to take a step; "Alej…"

"ALEJANDRO!" Valerie runs and hugs him, beating Tiwa to it. Tiwa puffs her cheeks and looks away mad. Valerie, who is hugging him cries; "You dummy, don't scare us like that…"

Alejandro hugs her as he says; "I'm sorry, and thank you...in this short period of time, you have always been the one who supported me…"

Alejandro separates Valerie an arm's length and says with a serious face:

"Valerie, when this is over...can we go on a date?"

Valerie blushes and smiles; "If we win this battle...of course…" Uriel walks towards them and makes a cough, both of them immediately separate with their red faces.

"So, how are you feeling?" Uriel asks Alejandro, Alejandro lifts his fist and replies; "I feel strong…" Uriel nods his head; "Excellent…what about the golden key?"

"It's under control...I don't feel a thing...it's like it is completely suppressed…" Alejandro replies, looking at his left hand where the scar of the key is back to normal and the black veins disappear. Alejandro turns around and puts a sad face:

"Uriel, our hideout...I'm sorry…"

Uriel grabs his shoulder and says; "Don't worry about it, this was just a relic of the past. What's important is to focus on the future…"

Alejandro puts on a confident face and replies; "You're right…" Uriel opens a small portal and takes out some clothes; "Here, put this on…" Alejandro notices that it's his school uniform; "My uniform?"

"Sorry, it's the only thing we have now…" Uriel apologizes, Alejandro chuckles.

"I must say, I'm impressed...you managed to fuse with the seed without training your body, that means that you have a strong spirit...you're the second person to do that in the History of Yggdrasil…" Heidi says to Alejandro, Alejandro smiles as he scratches his cheeks; "Thank you...wait the second? Who was the first…"

"Fufufu, that's a secret…" Heidi replies to herself as she looks at Uriel thinking; "I won't tell you that it was the Solitary Wolf...your father…Uriel…"

"Now, look at your right arm" Heidi says to Alejandro. Alejandro looks at his arm and a silver crest appears consisting of two silver rectangles that surround his arm:

"Wow...they look so cool…"

"Those are the "esper crest" and they prove that you were accepted by seed…"

"I see...so I am an official member now huh…"

"Indeed you are…"

"Congratulations…" Valerie says as she holds her arm.

"So, you survived...Alejandro Sanchez…" Everyone hears a feminine voice, everyone turns around and they see Olivia Lucifugus walking along with El Muerto with a green-striped mask. Tiwa and Valerie get into a fighting position.

"Stop…let's avoid unnecessary battles…" Uriel says to the girls. Heidi chuckles; "Good thinking…"

"I see you're quite smart, Uriel Di Fiore, or do you prefer, Charro Negro…"

"I don't mind either, Principal…" Uriel replies as Olivia and El Muerto stand in front of them; "Nice to meet you, Heidi Muller…I am Olivia Lucifugus…"

"The pleasure is mine…so what do we owe your visit…" Heidi asks Olivia. Olivia looks at Alejandro and says:

"I came here to demand an explanation on why my daughter was captured by a beast…"

Alejandro lowers his head; "I'm sorry, she was captured because of me…"

"That I know, what I want to know is what are you going to do?"

Alejandro makes a fist and looks at Olivia; "Principal, I swear on behalf of my own life, that I will save Anastasia…"

"I see…" Olivia notices his confident gaze, she sighs and replies; "Very well. I guess I have no choice, my son, Aleister, told me to trust you…so I will…therefore, he is going to help you…"

Olivia points at El Muerto, El Muerto doesn't say a thing, he only nods in agreement and slowly begins to walk away. Olivia turns around and says; "Alejandro, please save my daughter…if you fail…you swore you give me your life…I hope you can keep your promise…"

"I will…" Alejandro says without hesitation. Olivia disappears from their sight along with El Muerto. Uriel opens a portal; "Well then, I will leave things to you…"

"Wait, you're not helping?" Valerie asks Uriel, he looks at her and replies; "This has nothing to do with me…and it doesn't involve Darius…" Valerie lowers her head, Uriel pats her head; "Don't worry…I believe in you…"

Valerie smiles with confidence; "Right…" Uriel looks at Heidi; "I will stop her…" Heidi nods in agreement. Tiwa looks at them thinking; "Stopping who?"

"ALRIGHT! SINCE URIEL IS GONE…PLEASE HELP ME!" Alejandro bows his head in front of them. Valerie nods in agreement; "Of course, I do my best." Alejandro smiles; "Thank you. Heidi chuckles; "Fufufu, this is an official mission of Yggdrasil, so I already made preparations."

"Ms. Heidi…" Everyone looks at Tiwa, she avoids looking at them for a moment, she sighs and replies; "Find…I will also help but not because you ask me…it's because he is a native who's hurting the earth and I am a proud Ysleta member who needs to stop him."

Alejandro smiles at her; "Thank you." Tiwa blushes and says; "Whatever..." Alejandro looks at the mountains and says; "Alright, let's go…"

***************************************************************************CIBOLA Cemetery…

In the CIBOLA Cemetery, Navajo who had his eyes closed, suddenly opens them…

"HAHAHA...TIC TOC...TIC TOC...YOU'RE TIME IS UP...ALEJANDRO…"

Navajo stands up and begins to walk towards his Navajo Warriors. He moves to the front and puts his hand on the ground; "NOW COME...MY PETS…"

Navajo releases manna, suddenly, his shadow extends to a long range and Sombras begin to come out of his Shadow. One hundred Sombras begin to crawl out of the shadow, others fly as they have wings.

(RRRRAAAAWWWW)

Navajo looks at the moon that is starting to turn into an orange color. He begins to laugh as he says:

"THE TIME HAS COME...IT'S TIME TO INVADE THIS CITY AND DESTROY IT…"

(RRRRAAAAWWWW)

The Warriors and the Sombras begin to charge at the city. Navajo looks at Anastasia who is conscious; "Little girl, the time has come to fulfill your role...be my sacrifice…"

"..." Anastasia doesn't say a thing as she only thinks; "ALEJANDRO…."

Navajo begins the ritual, a pillar of purple manna begins to emerge as a circle is drawn in the sky; "Alright...this will take a couple of minutes to charge…"

Navajo looks at the unconscious people and says; "I will sacrifice you all…" The people who he captured, begin to get their manna sucked away turning them into skeletons. "The Gates of the Underworld will now be open…"

(BBBBOOOOOMMMMM)

"My...oh my...those are a lot of Kage…" Heidi says as she and Tiwa stand on top of a hill. Tiwa sighs with her eyes closed; "See what you did...now I will have to fight again...Alejandro…"

"Now...now...leave him alone...I'm sure he learned his lesson…" Valerie says as she looks behind her.

Alejandro slowly walks towards them, a shadow covers him, however, a silver light shines in his right arm. As Alejandro walks towards the light, a silver crest is shown in his left arm.

"Sorry to keep you waiting…" Alejandro stands next to them, he has silver colored eyes as he looks at the CIBOLA Cemetery; "Anastasia, wait for me...I will save you…"

"So what's our plan? Hero?" Tiwa asks Alejandro. Alejandro makes a serious face, takes a deep breath and replies; "I don't know…" Tiwa "falls" and replies; "What the hell, I thought you had one because you sounded so confident…" Alejandro puts his hand together; "I'm sorry...Ms. Heidi, what do we do?"

"Fufufu...you remind me of my husband when he was your age…" Heidi chuckles, Valerie also chuckles saying; "You big dummy…"

"Alejandro Sanchez, you always act smart but you're a fool…" Everyone looks up and sees El Muerto with the green-striped mask descending on a green platform created by manna. Alejandro gets mad; "El Muerto...why are you here?"

"I was ordered to help you save Anastasia...nothing more…" El Muerto replies, Alejandro nods in agreement; "I see...well then thank you…"

"Don't thank me...I hate you…" El Muerto replies, Alejandro feels as if giant words "fall" on to him saying; "Lame"

El Muerto begins to say; "Now then, the plan is simple, I will take care of the creatures that are protecting the cemetery, Alejandro, you will charge there and save Anastasia...that's all…" Alejandro looks at the ones who are running; "What about them?"

"Don't worry...we will take care of them...I already have someone in the spot…" Heidi replies to Alejandro; "I see…"

"Very well, let's begin…President..." El Muerto charges towards the cemetery with a green platform that he created. "Wait…President?" Alejandro tries to stop him but it's too late; "That phrase…".

El Muerto descends with speed. He lifts his hands and creates multiple manna based missiles. El Muerto points to the cemetery; "Now go…" The missiles charge towards the warriors and the sombras guarding the entrance.

(BBBOOOMM BBBOOOOMMM)

Navajo notices and makes a sinister smile; "You're here.." Alejandro sighs with his eyes closed; "Talk about reckless…" Tiwa pushes him saying; "What are you waiting for...GO!" Alejandro begins to run down the hills and runs as fast as he can towards Anastasia.

"I will leave him to you…" Valerie says as she releases purple manna and disappears leaving Tiwa surprised; "What was that?" Heidi chuckles; "Fufufu, this place is full of surprises right?" Heidi also disappears, Tiwa sighs with her eyes closed as she says; "Well, I need to help him...Jana...Suma...Zuni...time to fight…" Her spirits appear and reply; 'Right…"

(BOOM BOOM BOOM)

El Muerto releases multiple missiles, attacking the Sombras and the warrior who tries to attack Alejandro. El Muerto begins to scream; "Keep moving...I will protect you…" Alejandro makes a face of disgust thinking; "Ha...ha...ha..damn it...why is this so weird…"

Navajo stands in front of the entrance; "ALEJANDRO, COME TO ME...AND EMBRACE ME WITH YOUR POWER…"

Alejandro once again looks with disgust; "That is so weird…" Navajo smiles with his fangs and eyes glowing; :Yes, I need more power...more…"

(PPPUUUMMM)

Tiwa attacks Navajo in her "Shaman Priestess Mode"

She now has a black Native Americans style dress with frills at the bottom. White boots, white wrist warmers that all fringes in the bottom, and a red bandana with Native American patterns around her head. She has Coyote ears, coyote tail, wings from her back and a serpent style lasso surrounding her waist.

"Damn you...you're from the Ysleta…" Navajo says as Tiwa punches him to the mountain. She looks at Alejandro and screams:

"GO!"

Alejandro charges manna in his right fist as he approaches the manna pillar; "Take this…"

(PPPUUUMMM)

Alejandro punches the pillar, destroying it completely. The ritual completely stops, the people who were having their manna sucked away begin to recover. Anastasia, who was hanging, begins to fall.

"ANASTASIA" Alejandro catches her, Alejandro desperately says; "Anastasia...open your eyes...Anastasia…"

"This voice...it's him...my master…" Anastasia slowly opens her eyes, Alejandro begins to cry as he hugs her; "Anastasia, please forgive me...I was under a curse...I don't hate you...I really like you...please don't die…"

Anastasia opens her eyes wider and tears begin to come out as she slowly says; "Thank you...Master…"

(RRRRAAAWWW)

"What was…" A monster hits Tiwa forcing her to the ground next to Alejandro, She loses her shaman priestess mode. The monster begins to say:

"HOW DARE YOU...THE RITUAL IS NOW RUINED! DAMN YOU...ALEJANDRO…"

The dust screen disappears revealing a 7-feet beast with a Wolf-like head, claws and fangs, and two wings on its back. The beast is brown colored and has a snake as tail, similar to a Chimera.

"Navajo?" Alejandro asks the beast. "That's right, I have to resort to this ugly form because you made me so angry. Now...give me the girl…" Navajo says as he growls like a beast.

El Muerto appears from behind and fires multiple missiles.

(BBBBOOOMMM)

Navajo moves at high speed and punches El Muerto towards a hill.-CRAAAASSSSSHHHH- El Muerto tries to stand up but Navajo hits him with his knee.

"Not so tough huh...maybe I will eat you instead…" Navajo opens his mouth, at that moment forms an assault rifle, the rifle has a black color with green stripes at the side; "Blaster Alchimie" (Alchemy Blaster)

(BBBBOOOOMMM)

El Muerto fires the rifle causing a green explosion. After a few moments, Navajo comes out of the smoke screen, pulling El Muerto.

Alejandro and Tiwa look with fear, Navajo lifts the Mask and says:

"That was no challenge at all." Navajo breaks the mask, El Muerto who has his mask off, still has his hood on, preventing anyone from seeing his real face. Navajo throws El Muerto away like a pebble.

He walks slowly towards Alejandro and Tiwa; "GIVE ME THE GIRL…" Alejandro trembles; "I need to get out of here...I need to run…"

Alejandro feels pain from his left hand, the hand of the key. He remembers Jairo and Uriel, Alejandro sees Anastasia who is barely conscious and thinks; "I am such a fool…"

Alejandro slowly stands up and says; "Tiwa, please, protect her...I will handle this.." Tiwa looks at him; "Are you crazy, that thing can kill you…he took down El Muerto as if it was nothing..." Alejandro continues to walk forward:

"I know, but I am tired of running…it's time for the Silver Hero to awaken..."

Navajo stops walking; "Oh, so you want to give me the key?" Alejandro mocks him; "Fat chance...I am going to beat...you…" Navajo begins to laugh:

"HAHAHA AND HOW WILL YOU DO THAT!" Alejandro pulls his sleeve up, revealing the silver crest:

"Like this...ACTIVATE SILVER MUSTANG COMPLETE!"

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Near Sun City…

(RRAAWWW)

A silent invasion was approaching, as 100 Sombras and Navajo Warriors ran towards the city under the orders of Navajo. They look vicious and want to hunt down their prey.

(BBBAANNNGG)

At that moment, a bullet hits the one that's in the very front. The others don't care and continue to charge but suddenly…

(BANG BANG BANG BANG)

Multiple Sombras are being hit by bullets. The Warriors and the Sombras stop charging as they begin to wonder what was happening. -BBBAANNNGGG- Another warrior falls and disappears.

"Aww man, this is so boring...I wanted to go with senpai…" At the rooftop of one of the buildings, Chelsea, the sniper, is in position to take down the menacing sombras.She has her manna rifle consisting of a small telescope lens, it has a pink color and black flames on the side.

"Please don't wine...this is the job of the sniper…" Rosa says to Chelsea through the communicator. Chelsea continues to fire without looking, hitting every target as she looks at the mountains covered with a thick mist.

"I hope you are okay...you big pervert…" Chelsea says it outloud. "Oh my, worried about Carlos…" Heidi says in the communicator. Chelsea blushes and says; "M-M-Ms. Heidi...no, it's just…"

(BBBOOOMMM)

An orange pillar forms at the mountain, making the mist disappear; "What is that?" Chelsea looks surprised; "It's Kasumi's Saidai Mode...it appears that the battle is over…" Rosa replies in the communicator.

"Aww..see, I wanted to see that…" Chelsea exclaims. "Focus on the Sombras...they're moving again…"

Chelsea looks at the flying sombras, she smiles and says; "Piece of cake…"-BBBAANNNGGG- Chelsea fires a bullet, and with that bullet, she takes down four sombras at a time.

"Wow...she did that without manna?" Flor asks Rosa. Rosa begins to explain; "Chelsea is an excellent sniper, her master was Zodiac of Sagittarius…"

"Really? But she never mentioned that before…" Flor comments, Rosa looks at the monitor; "That's because she hates her master…"

"I see…" Flor wonders why. Chelsea continues to fire. "Okay, Chelsea, thank you for buying time...I will handle it from here…" Heidi says as she stands in front of the sombras and warriors.

"Hello boys, you're about to feel a little hot here…" Heidi makes a black staff appear in front of her, the staff the zodiac signal of "Aries" in the middle. She takes a deep breath spins her staff causing the lifting dust; the dust begins to catch fire as Heidi chants:

"Feuerrad" (Fire wheel)

(BBBOOOMMM)

A wheel of flames forms in her staff, Heidi hits the ground causing the flames to attack warriors and sombras burning them in an instant. -RRRAAAWWW- Heidi sees some of them moving; "Oh my, so you want more huh…"

Heidi moves her staff in circles and chants; "Unter Null" (Below Zero). In a blink of an eye, the Sombras and Warriors freeze completely. She blows a little and the frozen sombras and warriors completely shatter.

"Wow, Ms. Heidi is awesome, she took down everyone in just moments…" Flor says as she looks at the monitor. Rosa begins to explain; "Well she is the Zodiac of Aries afterall…"

Heidi feels three flying sombras heading towards; "Oh my, did I miss a few…"

(SSSSLLLAASSHHH)

The Sombras are cut in half and purified in an instant, walking from behind, Valerie approaches with a smile; "Are you okay?"

"Yes...but what was that technique?" Heidi asks Valerie, Valerie continues smiling; "It was just a simple wind technique...tee...hee.." Heidi looks at her with suspicion; "This girl, is hiding something…"

(BBBOOOMMM)

At that moment, a powerful silver pillar of manna shines in the mountains. "The show has started…" Valerie smiles at Heidi as both of them look at the silver pillar of manna.

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Alejandro Sanchez vs. Ajei Navajo

"ACTIVATE SILVER MUSTANG COMPLETE!"

(BBBOOOMMM)

A pillar of Silver manna illuminates the area, changing Alejandro into his esper suit. "This manna, it's incredible…" Tiwa says as she stands in front of Anastasia who looks at the pillat thinking; "Alejandro…"

Alejandro's crest begins to spread around his body causing him to shine into a silver color revealing an esper suit.He is wearing a black short sleeve shirt with short sleeve black jacket with silver borders and black military pants with silver military boots. The back of the jacket has an image of a mustang with silver borders. He has a pair of fingerless silver gauntlets.

The silver pillar disappears, Alejandro looks at himself with "starry" eyes; "Oh wow, I look so cool…"

"He did it...he activated the esper suit…" Flor says to Rosa who has tears of excitement:

"I knew you could...mijo...please don't die…"

"He looks so awesome…" Tiwa says as he looks at Alejandro blushing, Anastasia only looks at him with a surprised expression.

"So, you acquire a fashionable change of clothes huh...who cares...give me your arm…" Navajo charges at Alejandro with full speed. Tiwa notices and screams:

"ALEJANDRO....BEHIND YOU!"

Alejandro slowly turns around as he thinks; "I saw his movements...it was like I was in the Matrix…"

(BBBBBOOOMMM)

Navajo punches Alejandro creating a dust cloud. Tiwa and Anastasia look worried. The dust cloud disappears revealing Alejandro grabbing Navajo's fist. Navajo struggles to push him down, Alejandro smiles; "That punch...was weak…"

Navajo gets angrier and kicks Alejandro, sending him flying to the mountains, Navajo with great speed appears below him and kicks him up.

(PPPUUUUMMMMM)

Alejandro flies into the air, Navajo jumps into the air at high speed and punches Alejandro with both of his hands at the same time forcing him to the ground, creating a small crater.

(BBBBOOOOMMM)

"AAALLLEEJJJJAANNNDDRRROOO" Tiwa screams. Navajo lands in front of him as he says; "Hahaha...I hope I didn't kill you by mistake...you see, I really need that Golden Key…"

Alejandro stands up and walks out of the crater, he is bleeding from his head; "That hurt a little, but you know what...this doesn't hurt at all compare to the pain that I caused Anastasia or Jairo...and you...took advantage of my pain...now it's my turn…"

Alejandro disappears from Navajo's sight, and appears behind him.-PPPUUUMM- Alejandro kicks Navajo, sending him to a boulder, breaking the boulder in multiple pieces. Navajo gets back up and charges at Alejandro.

Alejandro with silver aura charges at Navajo as well. -PPUUMM PUUMM PUUMM- Alejandro and Navajo clash with their fist, Navajo punches Alejandro, Alejandro punches Navajo. Navajo kicks Alejandro, Alejandro responds with a punch.

"DAMN YOU" Navajo gathers manna in his claws and attacks Alejandro.-SSSLLAASSHHH- Navajo slashes Alejandro. Alejandro jumps back as he has claw marks. Navajo attacks multiple times, Alejandro tries to dodge, however, he receives some of the cuts on his arms and legs.

Navajo laughs; "What's wrong, you were so energetic a second ago...don't tell me, you're out of breath already…"

"He's right, I'm losing my estamina...I'm not used to fighting...even if I have the esper suit now...it's like my abilities have increased tenfold but still…"

Alejandro jumps forward and punches Navajo pushing him back. Navajo slowly turns into his human form. Alejandro breathes heavily. Navajo begins to laugh:

"What's wrong...it appears you were nothing but talk...let me tell you something...we of the Navajo tribe wanted to be immortal...that's why we took the form of the animals and people we ate...the other tribes gave us the name "Skinwalkers" because of this…"

Navajo slowly begins to tear his flesh. Everyone is in shock upon seeing Navajo's appearance change; "Alejandro, that wasn't my real appearance...I have the ability to change to the appearance of the person I eat…"

Navajo reveals the face of a white woman with blonde hair and green eyes; "Does this appearance soothe me or…" Navajo once again tears his skin off revealing a dark skin man with brown eyes and no hair; "Or this one…"

"Y-Y-You...monster…"

"Hahaha...that's right, I'm a monster…" Navajo returns to the form Alejandro met him with; "When I eat you...I will take your form and kill everyone you love…"

Alejandro gets furious; "What did you say?"

"Imagine...people seeing your face killing them...it's so exquisite…" Navajo says as he licks his lips. Alejandro begins to release manna slowly; "You...I will…"

"Yes...that's it...get furious and charge at me…" Navajo thinks as he looks at Alejandro trembling. Alejandro lifts his head, revealing to have tears:

"I feel so sorry for you...not accepting who you were...and having to impersonate others...you're a lonely person…"

"What did you say? I am not lonely...NOW YOU'VE DONE IT…"

Navajo turns back into his beast form. Alejandro wipes his tears as he looks at him; "I understand that...feeling lonely as if there is no one in this world who cares about you...I'm sorry that you suffered such a fate...however…"

Alejandro begins to charge manna on his right fist, he bends his knees and slowly bends his body forward; "I only have manna for one more attack…"

"DDDDIIIEEEE" Navajo with his claws, pierces Alejandro's stomach. Alejandro throws up blood.

"It's over…" Navajo laughs.

Alejandro slowly chuckles as well; "You're damn right…" Alejandro gathers more manna in his fist creating a giant sphere:

"Witness the power of the Silver Space Ranger...Silver Punch…"

(BBBBBOOOOOMMMMM)

Alejandro punches Navajo's stomach, the attack releases silver manna creating a horizontal pillar, sending Navajo flying towards the mountains.

"AAAHHHHH"

(CCCRRRRAAASSSHHHH)

Navajo is left in a huge crater in the mountain with his arms and legs extended; "It can't be…" Alejandro, who has his fist extended smiles as he says; "I WON!"

Alejandro is about to fall into his knees. However, he is caught by Uriel who says:

"Good job…"

"You really think so?"

"Yes...you did good…"

(CLAP CLAP CLAP)

"Splendid work Alejandro...you've proven yourself to be part of Yggdrasil…" Heidi claps as she walks with the other members. Shion hurries to help him; "Alejandro, your wound…"

"I'm fine...just a scratch…"

"Alejandro...you did it…" Valerie runs to hug him. Carlos looks at him with jealousy; "Damn it, why can't it be me…." Chelsea laughs at him; "Hey...you can see him if you want to…"

"Shut up…" Carlos says with his face all red. Shion cures Alejandro's wound; "Thank you...Ms. Shion…"

"No problem…" Shion replies with a smile. -CRACK CRACK- "Alejandro...you haven't defeated me yet...I am still here…" Navajo says as he slowly walks towards him; "I will never stop...because...I have an objective...I…"

(SSSSLLLLAASSHHHH)

In the blink of an eye, Kasumi appears and cuts Navajo's head off. Navajo sees his body as his head flies into the sky; "It can't be…"

Navajo's head falls into the ground. He slowly begins to disappear; "Sorry my brethren...I won't be able to revive you...that Golden City...my dream...ends here…"

"It's foolish to believe that someone could return from the dead...you know that too well…" Kasumi says as she puts her glasses on.

"I see…" Navajo says to her. He looks at Alejandro and smiles thinking; "I guess, I was jealous of you...I hope that one day...I will see you aga...."

Kasumi puts her sword away as she looks at Uriel; "I applied justice to him...that's all…" Uriel chuckles:

"Thank you, for having mercy…I would've tortured him a little...what a kind soul you have…"

Alejandro walks towards Anastasia; "Anastasia, are you okay?"

Anastasia slowly lifts her body and replies; "Yes...I'm okay...Master…" Alejandro hugs her and says; "Call me...Brother...because you are like my sister from now on...I will protect you…" Anastasia hugs him back; "Understood...Brother…"

On the top of the hills, El Muerto looks at them and says:

"I guess it was mission accomplished...however, I was too careless...see you tomorrow President…" The cape moves a little revealing green eyes under a pair of glasses.

Rosa sighs, feeling relieved; "I was so worried that Alejandro might have died…"

"You must trust him more Tia...Alejandro is a strong young man…" Flor says as she puts her hand on her shoulder.

"Alright time to go…" Alejandro stands up, he begins to shine. Heidi begins to warn him; "Alejandro, before you run out of manna, when your esper suit disappears, it also disappears you…"

(PPOOOFFF)

"What the…my clothes…" Alejandro immediately covers his man-parts.Everyone is in shock, as Alejandro is completely naked. "HAHAHA WHAT A LOSER…" Carlos laughs pointing at him. Valerie blushes, Uriel covers her eyes. "YOU PERVERT...COVER YOURSELF…" Tiwa punches Alejandro, sending him flying. Everyone begins to laugh. Uriel looks at the graveyard and thinks; "This place...it's familiar.

(BBBAAADDUUUMMPPP)

"Is something wrong...Big Brother?" Valerie asks Uriel, Uriel looks at her and replies; "No...everything is fine…"

On the night of March 6th, Sun City was saved from a silent invasion...nobody knew what happened in the mountains and they will never know...On that night, the last Skinwalker was defeated and at that night...the moon was witness to the birth of the Silver Hero…

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March 7th, Sun City International Highschool

The next day, Alejandro had to face Olivia about the actions of the previous night…

"So, that's how it all went down…" Alejandro finishes explaining to Olivia. Anastasia stands next to him. Olivia looks at him with a serious expression:

"You know, you put my daughter in grave danger...not only that...you also caused a ritual that could've caused the end of the world...that was very immature...I think I will take her back"

"I know, and I'm sorry…" Alejandro apologizes once more. Anastasia takes a step forward; "Please mother...Alejandro risked his life to save me...he deserves to be pardoned…"

Olivia looks at Anastasia talking to her like a normal person; "Anastasia...you…"

"Mother...I want to stay by his side...he promised to be my brother from now on...I want to be with him…" Anastasia holds his arm causing Alejandro to feel nervous.

Olivia who is still in shock sigh with her eyes closed thinking; "I guess, you really are a powerful person...to have changed Anastasia like that...Aleister was right…"

"Fine, you may stay with him...on one condition…"

Alejandro looks nervous; "What condition?"

"Promise me that you will never put her in that level of danger ever again…" Olivia looks at him with a serious expression.

(GULP)

"I promise that I will never put her in that kind of danger again…"

"Perfect...remember, if you break that promise...I will hunt you down…" Olivia says in a joking matter.

Alejandro laughs nervously; "I understand…"

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Nurse's Office

Johanna and Kasui drink some coffee as they talk…

"Thank you for getting M.I.S.T off our backs…"

"You're welcome....if I hadn't intervened...you would have probably killed them right?" Johanna replies as she takes a zip from her coffee. Kasumi remembers Uriel hugging her and replies:

"No...because that would've been for vengeance…"

"Oh so, you remember Uriel's words ehh...tell me, hugging him turned you on…"

"JOHANNA...NO...WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?"

"I am only saying what you are thinking...hahaha…" Johanna teases Kasumi who has her face all red.

Kasumi looks at her coffee; "Johanna...do you like your job?"

"Where did that come from?"

"I am just asking…"

Johanna looks at Kasumi and replies; "It's not a matter if I like it or not…I have no choice.."

"I see...I guess we're the same right?" Kasumi smiles at Johanna. Johanna smiles back thinking; "No Kasumi...in truth...I hate my job…"

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Sun City Mayor's Office...

"So, Anastasia is okay huh...I'm sorry I couldn't help, I was in an important business…" Darius Lucifugus, Mayor of Sun City and Anastasia's father says to Olivia.

"I understand dear...Alejandro was the one who saved her…"

"Ahh yes, that boy...he is quite the character isn't he…"

"Indeed...he might be useful for us in the future…"

"Getting back to the subject, I heard some students are going to travel to Mexico. Am I correct?" Darius says as he sits at his desk.

"You are correct dear, there was a request from two of our teachers and I thought why not…"" Olivia says as she drinks tea.

"Excellent, you see, there have been strange activity in Tenochtitlan...and I think we might have a clue about the golden city...I want you to send "them" to Mexico in one month from now..." Darius replies as he smiles.

"I understand dear, do you have some students in mind?"." Olivia replies as she laughs.

"Yes...I want Alejandro….and "him" to go….oh, and send that teacher...the one from Yggdrasil as well...she might be useful..." Darius says as he looks at their picture.

"Alright I am sending those but why?" Olivia asks with a confused face.

"You see Olivia, those two are perfect to find that city, I have a good hunch my dear." Darius replies with a smile.

"Alright if you say so I´ll send them." Olivia says as she prepares to leave.

"Hold on there is one more person I would like you to send as well." Darius says as he shows a picture of Johanna to Olivia. Olivia is left confused and says:

"Why her, she is just a nurse?"

"Hahaha, she is not just a nurse, she is a danger to us but she is the right person to go as the "GODS" will go crazy over there, and you might need a doctor." Darius says to Olivia.

Olivia leaves the office and both of them say at the same time:

"We are Enlightened"

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The Place where the Secret Hideout was…

At the place where the secret hideout was once located, there is a crater...In the crater...It is after school and Alejandro slowly made an altar for his deceased friend…

"Mr. Jairo...thank you for always being there for me...without you...I would have lost my way…" Alejandro says as he looks at Jairo's grave.

"I see you made a grave for Mr. Jairo…" Uriel walks next to Alejandro. Alejandro replies; "Yes...I owe my life to Mr. Jairo...I just wish he could've lived longer you know…"

"Of course, but everyone has their time...and Jairo's time to leave was that night."

"I know…" Alejandro replies to Uriel. Uriel looks at the sky and says; "I'm sure he is proud of you...remember that…"

"Thank you...Uriel…"

"Now then, let's talk about the date that you want with my sister…" Uriel puts a serious expression. Alejandro begins to sweat:

"About that...hey I have a student council meeting...sorry gotta go…"

Alejandro begins to run away from Uriel:

"Oh no...now I made him mad…"

Uriel makes a fist and makes a sinister smile:

"ALEJANDRO….WAIT!"

Alejandro begins to scream:

"WHY ME!"