Mariana:
My name is Mariana Rossi, I am an orphan that was abandoned in the streets when I was 2 years old...I was abandoned in front of the Ministry of San Juan...Father Clemente and Sister Griselda found me...I was adopted by Father Clemente and became part of the Ministry…
Ever since I can remember, I have lived with Abril and Fabiola, and we all have the same age...I see them as my sisters and love them as well...I also lived with another girl under the name Melissa, but she...went away...ever since then, Fabiola has been like my older sister. I have been treated like the youngest, and I was fine with that until...that night...
March 17th
(BEEP BEEP BEEP)
THe alarm went off, I slowly opened my eyes and saw the ceiling...I stretched my body and stood up, I looked up and saw my sister, Abril, fast asleep as always. We sleep in bunk beds, I sleep in the bed below and Abril on top... I sighed with my eyes closed and began to move her around; "Come on Abril, open your eyes...we're going to be late…"
(PPPUUUMM)
As always, Abril rolled over and fell off the bed; "Gyaahh...my head, that hurt…" Abril rolls over grabbing her head, I chuckled and saw Fabiola's bed...as always, she woke up early...Fabiola has always been so organize and responsible...I wish I could be like her…
Abril finally woke up and went to the restroom...I changed into my uniform, combed my hair and put my ribbons on...I like to wear different colored ribbons...It makes me feel cute...As we went down to the dining hall to eat, I saw Sister Carolina walking down the hallway:
"Good morning, girls...have an excellent day at school…"
"Good morning sister, of course we will...see ya…" Abril said to her as she began to ran down the stairs...I saw her and also replied; "Thank you sister...I will do my best…"
Sister Carolina has always been like a mother to me...ever since I was little, she has always cared for us...I really wish to repay her someday…
As I entered the dining hall, I saw him...Daniel who was playing a game while eating...he looked at me, I made a "smile" and said; "Good morning…" He ignored me like always. He always does that, but why?
Daniel has always been very cold towards us...unlike his siblings. Haa...Uriel is a very kind person, he is very handsome, he is a hard worker and he always helps us with our homework whenever he comes to visit. Valerie is very pretty, she is very kind and always gives us tips on how to look beautiful...but Daniel, he is different...On that night, I know that he was the one who shot Naomi in order for Estrella to lose control...He doesn't deny it either...I just don't understand him…
"Good morning…" Estrella came with us, I smiled at her and replied. Estrella was very shy at first, to be honest, I was afraid of her because of her power...but now, I really care about her and see her as my new younger sister, and she is actually younger...Estrella always sits beside me, I think she trust me the most...and I am fine with that as well…
"Good morning hermanas…I trust that you all did your homework…" Fabiola sits in front of us, she has always acted like the older sister despite having the same age as me...Estrella and I nodded in agreement, but Abril, well she looked away as always. Fabiola sighed; "Abril, you must be more responsible…"
"Chill out hermana...I'll do it in the classroom…" Abril chuckles, I wish I could be more carefree like her.
After breakfast, we went to school like always, ever since the incident, Naomi began to talk to me and became my friend. Also, the Chuco Clan became more open, especially Victor or Tito who always gives me one of his candy and says; "G-G-Good morning Mariana, please accept this…" He gives me the candy and runs away with his friends cheering him on...I understand what he means about it, but I like to play innocent, besides, I don't want to be in those types of relationships for now…
As Mr. Gutierrez began her class, I began to wonder...what can I do to become stronger? Ever since the night of the invasion...I want to be stronger, I was so useless that night...all I could do was pray...Uriel, Daniel and everyone else, including Fabiola protected me...Uriel even went against someone who had power beyond my comprehension...that's why I decided something...it took me a while to gather courage but tonight I will do it…
After school, Estrella and Naomi invited me to eat some ice cream but I refused...I was determined to finally take a step forward....I decided to go and ask her...the one who was called the strongest member of the Order of the Holy Maiden…
I returned to the Ministry and went to her room. I was praying that she was there…
(KNOCK KNOCK)
I knocked at the door twice, after a few seconds, someone asked; "Who is it?" She was there, I began to shake...again? Me shaking?I am such a coward, I wanted to run away...however, I lift my head and replied:
"It's me...Mariana, I wanted to talk to you about something" She opened the door with a smile, her bright red hair moved from the wind...That person is Maria Di Fiore, Daniel's mother...She was also a member of the Order of the Holy Maiden...she was the strongest…
I walked into her room, her room was beautifully decorated with roses painted on the walls, she had many saints and the Holy mother on an altar. This was my first time being here...I saw in the altar the picture of a man, he looked like Uriel and Daniel. He had blue hair and had a big smile...on one of her tables, I saw a family picture with him, Maria and a kid Valerie and baby Daniel...but Uriel wasn't there...why not?
Another picture with Uriel, Valerie and Daniel...this must be a recent picture...I sat on a chair located near her bed. She sat on the bed as she asked; "So, Mariana...what do you want to ask me?"
(GULP)
To be honest, I was really nervous...I didn't know what to say...I tried to speak but the words wouldn't come out...Suddenly, I remembered that time when the Chupacabras attacked or the Sombras attacking without mercy...I was so helpless and defenseless...I took a deep breath with my eyes closed and asked:
"Ms. Maria, could you please train me...I want to learn how to control manna and use it as self-defense…"
I did it...I actually asked her...Maria looked surprised; "Why do you want me to train you? "I don't want to be a burden anymore...I want to protect people...just like Uriel…" That's right, I want to be just like Uriel...I want to be stronger...
"Uriel?" She began to chuckle; "Oh dear...you scared me...I thought you wanted to be Daniel's bride…"
"B-B-Bride? I...uhm…" I was panicking, I never imagined being a bride...Maria stood up patted my head; "Calm down, it was a joke…" Maria sat once again and she was about to answer however...at that moment…
(PPPUUUMMM)
The door opened with force...it was Abril who looked really angry at me. I looked at her surprised and asked; "Abril...what are you doing here?"
Abril walked inside and closed the door; "Why am I here? Why are you here? Why are you asking Ms. Maria help without me?"
"Without her? What does she mean?" I thought to myself, Abril went to me and began to shed tears; "Mariana, why didn't you tell me? I thought we were sisters? I noticed that something was bothering you but you never told me...You became so distant...and now this? Why won't you have faith in me?"
Those words...she was right...I always thought that Abril was just very carefree...I neve imagined that she felt that way...I felt so terrible seeing her cry...she continued to speak; "I know how you feel...it is frustrating not to be of any use…" She looked at Maria and asked; "Ms. Maria, please train me as well...I want to be on Mariana's side...she is my sister after all…"
I couldn't contain myself, I began to cry...but this time, with happiness...I hugged Abril and said; "Thank you, Hermana…" I looked at Maria and changed my question; "Please train both of us…"
Maria at first didn't say a word, she only smiled and grabbed the picture of her children; "You said you wanted to be like Uriel right? Uriel is someone who cares for his family far more than himself...you girls just passed the first test…"
She stood up and said; "Very well, I will train both of you...but I must warn you...training is going to be tough…"
Abril and I looked at each other with excitement, we looked at Maria and said; "Thank you so much...teacher…"
From that moment, I understood that I need to be stronger...stronger like Uriel…
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Abril:
Hey there...this is Abril Rossi...To resume my life...I was left in front of the Ministry when I was only 1 year old...Father Clemente and Sister Griselda raised me...I have lived with Mariana and Fabiola all my life...I am really easy going...I don't like to study or do anything difficult...but yesterday...everything changed…
March 18th
(BEEP BEEP BEEP)
Once again the alarm clock went off...I...tried to open my eyes, but my pillow was so comfortable that I just couldn't…so I kept them closed, I mean 5 more minutes isn't that bad…
"Come on Abril...it's time for school…" I opened my eyes and saw Mariana pushing me, I rolled over and fell once again.
(PPPUUUMMM)
"OUCH!" My head hurted a lot, but the good thing is...I finally woke up...I went to the restroom to get change. After that we went to eat breakfast, once again Fabiola was already there and she made the same stupid question she does every day:
"Good morning Abril, did you finish your homework?"
Once again I forgot...I can make any excuse but to be honest, I just didn't feel like it.I tried to make an excuse but...she scolded me again...at that moment, I saw him...he entered the dining room and my heart wouldn't stop pounding...Daniel Di Fiore...I know that Mariana doesn't like him, but the truth is, I have a crush on him…
Daniel is super cool, smart, strong and fast...plus he is very mysterious and ambitious...Mariana told me what he did on the night of the Invasion and to be honest, that made me fall for him even more...I think I like bad guys...but that is a secret…
Fabiola stood up and went to talk to him, that makes me feel jealous...I don't know what they are talking about but still…
I wish I had the bravery to talk to him like Fabiola…but oh well...they look like they hate each other, but I understand that they get along well because Daniel always makes Fabiola angry…
Leaving that aside...Estrella, who was sitting next to Mariana was looking at me, I looked at her back but immediately looked away...Estrella, the newest member of the family...to be honest, I don't know on how to act...I mean, she was an enemy at first, she was the one behind the attack...but still, I see her face and think, she isn't evil...I always try to speak to her but she immediately avoids me...Sometimes, I feel like everyone avoids me…
We finished breakfast and we went to school...at school, I am very popular or that's what I think anyway...I like to be helpful to others and I want people to notice me...that's why I joined multiple clubs and have lots of friends…
The Chuco Clan always talks to me, ever since the invasion, they have been more open, probably thanks to Daniel...The one who like to talk to me the most is Bofo...he like to arm wrestle me...that's right, I am also a tomboy...we have a record of 40 wins and 40 losses, that means we're tied…
Ms. Gutierrez and the other teachers are always pulling my ears when we are in class...that's because I always fall asleep...I am not going to lie, I hate school, I prefer to go and play outside...but I have no choice, I have to keep studying because Father Clemente asked me to…
At lunch time, I go and play soccer. I know what you think, playing soccer with a skirt? Don't worry, I have a pair of shorts underneath and keep the boy's dirty minds in check...but even though I have lots of friends, I am always alone when school finishes…
Mariana goes with Estrella and Naomi, Fabiola stays a little longer because she is part of the Student Council...Daniel always disappears...I never thought about it, but I have no girl friends, probably because of my tomboyish personality...but I don't care...I always wipe my tears and smile...because when you smile, all the bad things disappear…
When school ended, I was sitting in the classroom, seeing how everyone goes with their friends...I am alone once again...yesterday, Mariana asked Maria to trained her...I was passing by and overheard her...it made me feel so upset that she never mentioned that to me...I mean, we've been together for so long and yet, I never tried to understand her…
I made up my mind and stood up, and ran towards the exit and tried to catch up to Mariana...in reality, I don't want to be alone anymore...I want to be with my sisters...Mariana and Estrella…
I caught up to them and said; "Wait...can I go with you to the ice cream shop?" Everyone looked at me with surprise and looked at each other...They probably didn't want me there...lowered my head and began to say; "If you don't want me to come...I understand...I…"
At that moment, someone grabbed my hand. I looked up and saw Mariana smiling at me; "Sure, come with us...you know, you don't have to ask, right?
My eyes began to fill themselves with tears, Naomi and Estrella were smiling at me...Estrella walked beside me and said; "What flavor do you like the most, hermana?"
"Hermana", those words made me so happy...I wiped my tears and smiled again; "Chocolate and you, hermana?"
"I love chocolate as well…" Estrella replied...the four of us walked together...I felt so happy for the first time...we had a great conversation...I even learned that Naomi loved pro-wrestling like me...I learned so many things that day...and it made me understand...I need to become stronger...I have the feeling that something is coming...something bad...and we must be prepared…
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Fabiola:
Greetings...my name is Fabiola Rossi...I was abandoned in the MInistry of San Juan when I was just a baby...probably 6 months old...I was adopted by Father Clemente...Sister Griselda also raised me and taught me how to behave...I grew up with Mariana and Abril...I see them as my sisters...I was also raised alongside Sister Melissa...she was two years older than me...she was very kind and smart…
One day...she was abducted by the Chupacabras...I thought she was killed but Estrella told me something important, she said; "All that the "Ales" (Chupacabras) did was to take the people and give them to a masked man...I think he was called El Muerto...he opened a portal and took the person with them...they did the same with Sister Melissa...but she wasn't killed, I think she is still alive…"
Those words gave me hope...hope that Sister Melissa was alive and doing well...but the question is where? I need to find clues…
March 18th
I always wake up before anyone else...and go for a run...I like to train my body because I want to be part of the Order of the Holy Maiden...each day I run 3kms in order to stay healthy...I like to run at dawn because the sun looks so pretty at the Horizon…
I return to the Ministry and see Maria who is outside sweeping; "Good morning Fabiola...breakfast is almost ready okay... Could you please wake up Daniel?"
"Okay...I will…" I replied to her with a smile, but I was thinking the contrary...
Oh my God...waking him up is such as hassle...I mean, he is always a lazy guy...unlike his cool brother who is always nice to me...I owe Uriel a lot, he saved me from the Chupacabras...oh, and Alejandro as well...that guy is a dork...but he was really brave…\
Ever since the incident with the Chupacabras, I understood that I needed to be stronger...that's why I pushed myself in order to be ready for the next attack…
I took a shower and put my uniform on...I combed my hair and looked at my mirror...I am looking more femimine...I always hope that "he" notices me...Kyaahhhh...What am I saying? I want to be a member of the Order...I can't fall in love...but still...Maria is a member and she has kids and has a husband...but everytime I ask her...she avoids the question…
I sighed and went to wake up Daniel...once again, we ended up fighting...I went to the dining hall and saw my sisters...Mariana, Abril and Estrella...Estrella is the newest, I know what she did...but Sister Carolina always told me to forgive and accept my siblings...and that's what I am going to do…
"Good morning…" I told my sisters and the three of them replied so courteous… I know they see me as the older sister but technically, we are the same age...I wouldn't mind if they were more informal...but oh well...I saw Daniel entering the hall...I went to say something important to him:
"Don't forget that you promised to show me how to control manna okay?"
He sighed and replied; "Yeah...yeah..I didn't forget...we will meet behind the hills at six okay…" I smiled at him; "Thank you…"
I turned around and noticed Abril staring at me...what's her deal? I think she has a crush on Daniel...But having a crush on this misbehaved guy? Come on...one should see how well behaved and also cool like his brother…
Speaking of which, Uriel and Valerie decided to live on Sun City...because they have more activities to do...and crossing the border can be tiresome…
I still miss Valerie thought, she gives me very handful tips in order to look feminine...I mean, I saw Victoria Salzar kiss Uriel...it made me so mad that I...oops...sorry...once again I lost track of my day…
At school, I always try to do my best...I am part of the Student Council as the President...and I am also in the Math Club...I always invite Daniel who is really smart but he always refuses…
The guys always go after me but I always reject them...strangely, they love it when I do...and the girls want to be my friends...that's okay and all, but to be honest they only like what I did and not me as a person...that's why, I like to speak to Daniel...because he always treats me normal…
When school ended, I saw Mariana, Abril, Estrella and Naomi go together, that made me happy...Abril was always alone in the classroom...and now she went with them…
I stayed because I had important things to do for the Student Council...after that...I bought myself my favorite ice cream and headed to the hills...but first, I went to the ministry to change clothes…
The sun began to go down, I ran to the spot I agreed with Daniel...I am really good at handling manna but the thing is, I know that Daniel is an expert...so asking him is a no brainer...I know Sister Carolina is busy and Maria is going to teach my sisters…
"You're late…" Daniel says as he sits on a hill playing video games...he jumps down and stands in front of me…
"Sorry, I had Student Council stuff…" I replied, Daniel sighed...and asked; "Alright...so what do you want me to help you with?"
"Because...because"
"I know, it's because you think that I am better than you?" He began to tease me...I got mad and began to exclaim:
"What did you say?"
"I know that I am better than you, but I would like to hear them from your words…"
I puffed my cheeks and began to scream; "YEAH RIGHT! YOU IDIOT!"
"Oh...a nun saying bad words? Wait till I tell Sister Carolina…"
"Why you?" Daniel began to laugh, eventually, I began to laugh as well...I decided to reply; "The truth is...I know that you are stronger than me...in fact, you are stronger than Sister or Father but you hide it for some reason...I need your help, I don't want any of my sisters to be taken away from me, just like Melissa…"
"I see…" Daniel began to look at the setting sun...he had a different expression, a much more determined look...he began to say; "I also want to be strong...to protect my mother and sister...and of course...to help my brother...I know that something bid is coming and I need you to be prepared...that's why I agreed to help you...I need strong allies…"
-BBADDUUMMPP- My heart felt strange as I felt that it skip a bit...I felt the same way...I want to protect everyone as well…
I smiled at him, he noticed and said; "This is no time to smile...our training will begin now…"
(BEEP BEEP BEEP)
His watch began to go off...suddenly, in the shadows of the hills, red eyes appeared...10 Sombras began to come out with a ferocious looks...I took a step back, Daniel looked at me and said:
"Listen, the only way to get stronger is through experience...now you will fight because your life depends on it...don't worry, if things get bad...I will help you…"
He mocked me again...I, who was afraid...took a deep breath and smiled:
"Florece, Lanza de Santa Ines" ( Bloom, Lance of Saint Ines)
I pointed my lance to the Sombras and began to say:
"Hhhmmpphh...don't mock me...I don't need your help, I will beat them with my eyes closed…"
Daniel jumped to a hill and said; "If you can beat the Sombras before the sun goes down...I will teach you how to do this…"
Daniel extended his hand towards a boulder, he releases manna in the shape of an arrow and destroyed the boulder completely. He looked at me and said:
"I think that technique will help you with your lance...now go…"
"Right…" I...Fabiola, charged at the 10 Sombras with all my strength...that's right, I wanted to become strong...I wanted to avenge Sister Melissa...that's why I risked my life...as for the result…
That's a story for another time…
The End...