Vol. 1- Chapter 4: In the Silence of the Night

Rio Grande City…

Night falls on the Borderland,it's a calm night. A chilling breeze passes through Rio Grande City, for some unknown reason there is no one outside...

The city is completely empty... The reason, the attack of the "Chupacabras" that lures in the city. Therefore, the mayor, Nathaniel Gonzalez, issued a curfew.

The only one outside is a young man wearing a black jacket, he carries a video camera as he walks in carefully and silently in the empty streets...

"Man, where is everyone? It's a ghost town here…" Alejandro thinks as he passes next to an ally. Alejandro walks slowly recording every footstep that he takes:

"Maybe this is a waste of time…I mean…do these monsters really exists?"

"Hey kid, what are you doing..." An old man hiding in the dumpster waves at Alejandro.

Alejandro looks at him and ignores him at first; "Yeah…maybe he's one of the guys who likes giving candy to children…"

The man runs and pulls him into the alley. Alejandro struggles:

"Hey what are you doing old man…"

"Shhh...kid what are you doing outside, don't you know about the monster?"

"A monster? What are you talking about?"

"I'm talking about the one that is attacking everyone, the one who sucks out the life of living creatures."

The man who has the appearance of a homeless person explains to Alejandro, he scratches his white beard; "They say that this monster is the Chupacabra…"

"C-C-Chupacabras?" Alejandro gets excited as he thinks; "Finally, here's my chance."

Alejandro asks the homeless person;"Have you seen that creature?"

"Oh yes, I have, the Chupacabras attacks when the moon is gone…tonight…the clouds cover the moon… it might attack tonight"

"Awesome…I might even get to film that monster…"

"Beware…people say that it has a paralyzing roar…and those who are chosen by that monster are said to walk outside the houses in the middle of the night and that's when the monster attacks them…and they are never seen again…you could be the next victim…"

(GULP)

Alejandro looks at the old man frightened and takes a big gulp; "Maybe I am getting carried away here…"

"You hear that?" Alejandro hears sirens from afar, he runs to see where they are heading.

"Hey wait…" The old man tries to stop him. Alejandro sees a police car pass at high speed.

"Hey old man. We should..." Alejandro turns around and sees that the man disappeared.

"Huuuh...was I seeing a ghost?" Alejandro rubs his eyes and tries to look for him; "OLD MAN! WHERE ARE YOU?"

"Hey kid stop right there, this is no time to be outside."

Alejandro turns around and there are 4 police officers running straight towards him.

"This is bad, they noticed me" Alejandro thinks to himself as he begins to run away from them.

The police get into the car and drive trying to catch him. They activate their loudspeakers:

"STOP RIGHT THERE, YOU'RE UNDER ARREST!"

"Oh crap…I'm in big trouble now…"Alejandro runs faster but he notices there are 10 police cars following him.

"This is Police unit 100, we are chasing a young man. He wears a black coat, blue jeans, and black tennis shoes we are currently in pursuit."

The police officer says to the radio contacting the police station.

"Aww man, now I'm in big trouble. I'm going to be arrested without filming the monster"

Alejandro thinks to himself when he turns into the next street and he falls by accident into a sewer without the police noticing.

(SSSPPLLAASSHHH)

The police officers are searching for Alejandro but they can't find him. A police officer says:

"Demonios (Damn it), we lost him, we should head back to patrolling."

The other police officers answer:

"Yes sir."

A few moments later, the police officers leave, Alejandro climbs up from the sewer covered in black water and begins to laugh:

"Damn my luck...but at least…I got away from them..."

He continues to run into the streets searching for the monster thinking:

"I wonder where that old man went?"

Meanwhile...

At the top of the building a monster with large red eyes and giant wings appears to be sucking away the life of an old man.

That old man was the one who spoke to Alejandro. The monster finishes eating and throws the man's body without life. The man turns into some kind of ashes with the wind blowing his body leaving anything but the clothes he was wearing.

(RRRAAAWWWWW)

The creature makes a high-pitched scream. Behind him, a black portal opens and the man wearing a skeleton mask appears:

"Here you are, you damn disgusting creature…"

The creature notices and charges straight at the man, the man extends his right arm.

"Please stop!" The monster hears the voice of a young girl. A hooded figure comes out of the portal and runs towards the monster.

The creature stops in front of the girl. The man with the skeleton mask releases a sphere with purple mana attacking the monster.

(RRRAAAWWW)

"STOP... PLEASE!" The hooded girl says to the man with skeleton who says:

"Know your place you damn creature...Now obey me and begin the hunt…"

The pain stops, the creature extends its wings and flies away in search of victims.

"Stop bullying the Ales…" The girl looks up, revealing blue eyes as she glares at the man with the skeleton mask.

The man in the skeleton mask chuckles; "Now, now…you know I must discipline your friend there…otherwise…he won't respect me…"

"I hate you…"

"I know you do…but our master gave us the mission to continue working together…so bare with it…I trust that you called for more of your friends?"

The girl nods in agreement. The man chuckles; "Excellent…tonight there will be a great festival…and we shall have front row seats…let's go…"

The girl and man with the skeleton mask enter the portal:

"Have fun…filthy creature…"

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Mission of San Juan…

Uriel stands on top of the church as he looks at the sky; "The wind is colder than usual…and this mana…it's definitely the monster…" Uriel closes his eyes to focus.

(BBBBBAAAADDDUUUUMMMPPP)

"Judging from the mana gathered near the downtown area, almost 5 km from here…I sense something approaching there with high speed…."

Uriel opens his eyes and makes a sinister smile; "It looks like the Chupacabras will appear tonight…how amusing…"

(KNOCK KNOCK)

"May I come in?" Sister Carolina knocks on the door. Father Clemente sits on his desk as he reads from his bible; "Come in…" Sister Carolina enters the room:

"The preparations have been made…Father Clemente…I am ready to leave…" Sister Carolina walks to the door. Father Clemente stands up; "Wait…I don't think it's appropriate for you to go tonight…I believe it's best if I go instead…"

"No Father…it is your duty to protect this church…let me fulfill my duty…"

Father Clemente sits back again; "I'm sorry…I guess my body isn't the same as it was 20 years ago…"

"Don't be so rough on yourself Father…you are trying your best and so will I…" Sister Carolina turns around; "May I ask you a question?"

"Go ahead hija?"

"Why are you letting that being stay here with us?"

"Because…I trust him…"

"But why? You know what he is…he is evil…a demon…and yet you're letting him stay here? You know what demons did to my parents, my siblings and everyone I loved…so why? Why are you doing this to me?"

Father Clemente stands up and looks at the window; "Listen hija…your heart is still filled with hate and desire for vengeance…and that is the example that you're setting to the young ones…I bet you've noticed Fabiola's eyes…"

Sister Carolina opens her eyes wider. Father Clemente continues to speak; "Listen hija…the line between good and evil is very thin…what's important is what's within your soul…now I won't tell you to trust him…but to actually trust me…I have lived a long life and I have seen what true evil is…and this boy is not evil…he might be a great ally…"

Sister Carolina sighs with her eyes closed; "You're always so soft…Father…very well…I shall trust you…however…for me…he is still evil…" Sister Carolina leaves the office.

She walks outside to the courtyard; "SISTER!" She turns around and sees Mariana and Abril running towards her; "Girls…you should be in bed…what are you doing here?"

"Please…don't go…it's too dangerous…." Both of them hug Sister Carolina. Sister Carolina smiles and hugs both of them; "Now girls…you must be brave and protect this church…I must go and protect the city as well…I promise that I will come back…"

"Promise…" Both of them step back, Sister Carolina smiles at them; "I promise…"

-TCH- "Those are empty promises…" Fabiola, who looks from the window, closes it and walks to the door; "That monster will appear tonight…I know it…"

Mariana and Abril walk back to their rooms. Sister Carolina takes a deep breath and turns to see the gate; "Now then…I sense a massive amount of mana near downtown…I'll check overthere…"

Sister Carolina closes her eyes and chants; "En el nombre de nuestro señor, escucha mi llamado y aparece…Lanza Divina de San Marcos…" (In the name of our lord, hear my call and appear…Holy Lance of San Marcos…)

A lance appears in Sister Carolina's hand. The lance has a light blue color staff with a silver blade and a cross hanging down from the staff:

"Now then…time to protect this city…" Sister Carolina bends her knees and gathers mana in her legs. In a blink of an eye, she runs with great speed towards the downtown part of the city.

Uriel looks at her run and smiles; "This woman is strong and she even has a holy lance…I guess I should move too if I want to see all the fun…" Uriel makes a great jump and heads towards the downtown part of the city.

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Downtown, Rio Grande City…

There is a great silence as the tension grows…Walking down the streets are members of the church, a group of 10 young priests walking with fear…

(STEP STEP STEP)

"I'm not sure of this…they say that this monster is stronger than an average Sombra…" One of the young priests comments feeling fear.

"Oh come on man…we're members of the Order…we have God on our side…we must remain strong…" Another one punches his arm as demonstrates confidence.

"Yeah…we're ready for anything…" Another one lifts his dagger to air as he laughs.

"That's right men…our God is with us…we must stay strong…" An older priest with a white beard raises his hand to give the others motivation.

(CCCRRAASSSHHH)

(GGGRRRR….)

"Wait…what was that noise?" One of the priests gets scared.

"Doesn't it sound like trash cans…was it a cat?" Another one opens his eyes wider; "O-O-Oh no…"

At that moment, they hear a loud noise, the older priest with white hair turns around and sees that they are surrounded by Sombras. The Sombras have different shapes and sizes, everybody trembles with one of them falling into his knees:

"N-N-No…are we going to die?"

"ENOUGH MY YOUNG PRIESTS….WE MUST REMAIN STRONG…EVERYONE STAND UP AND PREPARE YOUR WEAPONS…"

"YYYEEAAAHHHH!"

The other priests prepare for battle.

Members of the Order of the Holy Cross are given weapons as they are raised like warriors to fight demons and evil beings…The weapons are blessed by the Bishops and those at the Vatican to serve only to those who defy God's will…

"It seems you fools don't understand your situation…" Everyone hears a voice coming from above, they slowly look up and see a man wearing a white skeleton mask:

"Good evening gentlemen…it appears you have the wrong impression that you can win against me…have you brought the head of the Bishop?"

"El Muerto…you sinner…of course we didn't, we're here to stop you in the name of our God…"

"Hahahaha…how stupid can you guys be…let me show you the difference in our powers…"

(SNAP)

El Muerto snaps his finger, at first there is silence, and without warning, a massive air current hits the area.

(SSSLLLAASSSHHH)

"What's with the air current?" One of the young priests covers his eyes. After a few moments, everyone looks at each other.

"HAAA…IS THAT ALL YOU GOT…" The priests look at eachother with relief. One of them approaches their leader, the priest with the white beard:

"Excuse me Father…are you okay?"

The young priests touches the father's shoulder. Everybody looks at him with shock as his head falls of his body. The old priest's body falls to the ground.

"NNNOOO FFAATTHHHEERRR!"

(GGGRRRRR)

At that moment, every looks frightened as in front of them, stands a figure. The figure of a man with a black cape.

"W-W-When did he arrive?" The young priests take a few steps back. El Muerto laughs:

"NOW YOU SEE THE DIFFERENCE OF OUR POWERS? YOU'RE JUST CATTLE ABOUT TO BE SLAUGHTER!"

(SNAP)

El Muerto snaps his fingers once more. The figure expands its wings revealing to be the Chupacabras.

(RRRAAAWWW)

The Chupacabras flies to the sky at high speed and disappears.

"Where did it go?" The priests look around confused. El Muerto chuckles as he looks at the priests confused; "I don't want to waste my pet on you idiots…have fun with those…Goodbye…"

El Muerto opens a portal and the girl in a black cloak appears; "Take care of the rest…"

"I hate you…" The girl walks forward.

(GGGRRRR)

The 9 remaining priests are surrounded by the Sombras; "W-W-We need to run or those are going to…"

(SSSLLLASSHHH)

At that moment, a bloody scenery appears as the priests battle the Sombras with the Sombras having the upper hand.

Meanwhile

The Chupacabras begins to fly into the west part of town as it approaches the west part, the Chupacabras descends and roars with great power, however, it has low frequency.

(RRRRAAAAWWWWWWW)

(BBBAAADDUUUMMMPPP)

Those who hear the roar are hypnotized, they come out of their houses and walk towards the street.

The Chupacabras flies down towards the people and attacks them. The monster begins to take them one by one into the sky until there isn't anyone left in the west part of the town.

The monster continues to attack the people in multiple parts of town, he does the same near the Northwestern part, where the downtown is located. The Chupacabras use the opportunity to take more victims.

(BBBAANNNGGG)

Before the monster could attack the last victim, an officer shoots at it:

"Stop right there…"

The monster begins its assault against the police.

(RRRRAAAAWWWW)

The Chupacabras brutally kills the officer. Other officer join the fight by firing multiple times.

"We need back up, that thing is killing my men, I repeat we need back up."

The officer says through the radio.

He leaves his car and begins to shoot the creature who is killing the police officers one by one.

(SLASH SLASH SLASH)

The creature then extends its wings and elevates to the sky, it charges straight to the police officer but the officer dodges the attack. The creature destroys the car creating an explosion.

(CCCRRRAASSHHH)

The monster continues the assault and takes down two more police.

The brutal battle continues between the police and the Chupacabras.

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Five minutes after the attack….

As the Chupacabras moved to another direction, lying on the street, there was a survivor…

"Where am I?"

Five minutes after the attack, a survivor officer wakes up. He stands up slowly as he tries to think what has happened:

"Oh yes, we were attacked by a monster…"

The man has a badge that says; "Rodriguez"

Officer Luis Rodriguez (Age 35) is an officer of the Rio Grande City police force, he is the commander, and he has brown skin with short black hair. He has yellow eyes and a mustache; he is wearing a black police uniform with a helmet on and bullet proof vest with military boots.

"SANTOS…HERRERA…WHERE ARE YOU?" He tries to use his radio, but the communication was cut off.

He walks crooked as he has an injured leg and his face is covered in blood. He arrives at the scene and sees his fallen comrades. The whole area has blood everywhere along with flames coming out of the burning cars.

Officer Rodriguez falls into his knees and begins to punch the ground:

"Damn it, why the hell did this have to happen...why damn it…."

(GGGGRRRRRR)

He senses a presence behind him. He turns around and sees a creature with circle patterns.

The monster is a Sombra and it has a coyote appearance with fangs and claws.

The Sombra charges at the officer, the officer dodges. -RRRAAAWWW- Sombra hits him with his tail, sending the officer towards the front glass of a car.

(CCCRRRAAASSSHHH)

Officer Rodriguez feels pain in his body however, he immediately stands up evading the Sombras attack:

"You damn monster…"

(BANG BANG BANG)

He fires his gun multiple times, however they have no effect. The bullets pass right through the Sombra.

The Sombra gets ready to attack the officer. The officer takes out a knife and smiles:

"I guess this is the end…"

(RRRRRAAAWWW)

(SSSLLLLAASSSHHHH)

Suddenly, the Sombra gets slashed in half and slowly begins to disappear, turning into mana particles.

"W-W-What happened?" The officer is in shock as he sees a person walking straight at him.

The young man has blue hair, and brown skin, the flames creating a shadow, make his eyes look red.

The officer lifts his gun and shouts:

"FFFRREEEZZEE YOU'RE UNDER ARREST"

In a blink of an eye, the young boy disappears from his sight; "Where did he go?"

(PPPUUUMMM)

The young boy reappears in front of him and grabs his neck pulling him up:

"You know,that's no way to treat your savior like that…"

The moon shines bright revealing that young boy is Uriel. Uriel lets the officer go.

(COUGH COUGH)

Uriel looks around and asks:

"Tell me, where are the Chupacabras that did this?"

"I don't know, I was unconscious…"

"I see, so then you are a lucky one...good for you…"

Uriel begins to walk away, the officer tries to stop him:

"Wait, what are those things?"

"Those are Sombras and I advise you to stay away from them...or else you'll be killed…the fact that you can see them is a miracle."

(RRRRRAAAWWW)

"Watch out!" Officer Rodriguez screams as two more sombras appear and charge directly at Uriel.

(SSSSLLLAASSHHHH)

Uriel cuts both of them with ease just by using his hand, creating a massive wind current.

(BBBAADDDUUUMMMPPP)

"I sense an enormous amount of Sombras towards the North part…and this mana…it's her…" Uriel gathers mana in his legs and jumps towards the air, disappearing from the officer's sight.

The officer breathes heavily; "I don't know what happened…but I need to go back to Victoria…my daughter…" The officer loses consciousness.

From the shadows, stands below the light revealing to be Kasumi Miyazono. Kasumi gets on her motorcycle and begins to follow the Chupacabras.

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A few minutes before...

Alejandro walks down a street near the location of the brutal battle. The street lights flashing making it feel like a horror film.

Alejandro looks at his cellphone and thinks to himself:

"Now this is scary, according to the new intel I've acquired through social media. People are chosen by a beast with some sort of hypnosis. They usually walk from their houses voluntarily and when the family members notice they have already disappeared."

Alejandro continues to walk around some parts of the town where houses have their lights off and some are even abandoned. Alejandro continues to film as he walks with caution:

"I wonder if I would have a chance to see the monster that attacks the city."

He begins to blush as he thinks with excitement:

"If I film this monster tonight then I'm going to be famous... The SIS will be restored. Marjorie and Raul are going to be…."

He remembers the fight he had with his classmates. Alejandro feels as if a cloud is above him and rains down feeling depressed:

"Oh yeah...I don't have anybody now...man I'm such a loser…"

He shakes his head repeating:

"No, I'm not. No, I'm not."

He lifts a fist in the air:

"I have a hunch that everything will change tonight. I have to be brave and film it...you can do it…"

(BANG BANG BANG)

Alejandro hears gunshots near him, he uses the opportunity to run as fast as he can and arrives at the scene. At the battle scene, one of the officers connects a bullet to the monster.

(RRAAAWWW)

The monster charges straight to him and stands in front of the officer.

The Chupacabras is 7 feet tall and its wings are large like a bat, its body is gray color with huge red eyes, pointy ears and a tail with spikes going from the head to the tail.

(RRRRAAAAAWWWWWW)

The monster roars with great intensity, paralyzing the officer. He hits the monster in the stomach with his fist, however, it doesn't have any effect.

The Chupacabras stabs the officer in the stomach with its claws. -SSSSLLLAASSSHH- The claws pass through his body, throwing up its blood. The monster slowly elevates the officer to point that his feet do not touch the ground anymore. The officer with his last breath:

"See you in hell"

The officer takes out a grenade and triggers it.

(BOOOOOOOOOMMMMMM)

A giant smoke screen covers the area. A figure moves slowly in the smokescreen. The officer has fully disappeared, however, the Chupacabras remains without any injuries.

"Very well…time to head towards the Mission of San Juan…" El Muerto appears behind the Chupacabras. The Chupacabras spreads its wings and heads towards the Mission of San Juan.

"HA…HA…HA…WHERE IS THE MONSTER…I MUST FIND IT…" Alejandro arrives at the scene and sees blood all over the street and many dead people:

"What the hell is this?"

He begins to feel dizzy and throws up. Alejandro shakes from his feet feeling fear. He hits himself in the face:

"Come on, pull yourself together, you need to see that thing!"

Step by step Alejandro begins to walk slowly down the street but he doesn't see the monster.

(BADUMP BADUMP)

Alejandro feels pain in his left hand. The pain is so intense that he falls into his knees dropping his camera.

"Why now, why is it hurting now…"

(RRRRAAWWW)

Alejandro sees the monster heading towards a little girl; "WAAAHHH...MAMA…."

Alejandro shakes from his legs:

"I must help her…"

"I will save this girl…even if it kills me…" Alejandro stands up and runs towards the girl. Alejandro manages to grab the girl rolling over, saving her from the monster.

"Are you okay?" Alejandro asks the girl. The girl with tears in her eyes nods in agreement.

"HIJA!" The girl's mother runs towards her, the girl and her mother reunite; "Muchas Gracias" (Thank you very much)

"No hay problema...corran...rapido" (No problem...run away...hurry)

The mom and the girl begin to run towards a building. Alejandro breathes heavily thinking:

"That was incredible...I just saved someone…"

(RRRAAAWWWW)

The monster begins to head their way.Alejandro throws a rock at the monster. The monster notices Alejandro, Alejandro begins to run away screaming:

"OVER HERE, YOU UGLY CHICKEN…"

Alejandro runs as fast as he can thinking:

"I need to hide before…"

(PPPUUUMMM)

The monster grabs Alejandro, and begins to lift him to air. Alejandro struggles and panics:

"Let go…Let go…Someone…Help me…"

Alejandro touches the monster with his left hand, suddenly a bright light shines in his left hand hurting the monster.

(RAAAWW)

(PPPUUUMMM)

The monster lets go of Alejandro. Alejandro falls into a dumpster, The monster flies away to the sky as it feels pain:

"I don't know what happened but my hand began to shine...incredible…"

Alejandro gets out of the dumpster, he notices the monster flying away; "I must hurry…I must film it…"

Alejandro grabs his camera and begins to follow it as they head towards the Mission.

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Near the Downtown Area…

After just a few minutes, near the downtown area…there was a massacre…Sombras attacked the members of the Order of the Holy Cross…out of the ten members who were dispatched…

Only 2 survived the attack…

(PPPPUUMMM)

"AAAHHHH" One of the young priests falls to the ground. A coyote-like Sombra attacks him.

(SSSLLLAASSHH)

The other survivor slashes the Sombra, protecting his friend:

"STAND UP ERIC…WE MUST SURVIVE!"

"Ha…ha…ha…I know Jose…but to be honest…"

Jose and Eric stand back to back as they see that they are surrounded. Their comrades were devoured by the Sombras.

The two young priests are Jose and Eric. Jose (Age 19), has brown skin, black hair and orange-tone colored eyes. He has a slim body and wears a black priest attire.

The second one is Eric (Age 18), he has white skin with light brown colored hair with greenish eyes. He is a little taller than Jose and he is wearing a black priest attire as well.

"Eric…it looks like we are going to die young ehh…" Jose chuckles as he lowers his weapon. Eric smiles as well:

"Damn it…who knew being a priest would be that difficult…oh man…I didn't get to complete the video game I was playing…"

"I know…but the ending was lame…so don't worry…"

"Oh shut up…you did complete it…"

"Well yeah…because I am a genius…"

"Shut up Jose…"

The two of them laugh as they face their doom. The girl with white hair and black cloak stands a few meters away:

"Foolish humans…you laugh when you're going to die…I hate you…"

(SNAP)

She snaps her fingers. Suddenly, the Sombras react.

(RRRAAAWWWW)

The Sombras prepare to attack the young priests. At that moment, a lance falls in between them and the Sombras. From the tip of the lance, water comes out and blows everyone away.

(SSSPPPLLLAASSSHHH)

The Sombras and the young priests are separated. Jose clears his eyes;"Eric…what happened…is that a holy lance?"

Eric rubs his eyes and opens them; "It is Jose…that lance…it's…"

In front of them, a maiden lance appears in front of them with a nun's attire. Jose and Eric smile; "It's Sister Carolina…a silver rank Maiden…" The Maiden grabs the lance:

"Oh señor, ilumina el camino de estas almas perdidas…Que tu agua purifica aquellos que están en el pecado y guiarlos en un mejor camino hacia tu reino…" (Oh lord, purify those whose are in sin and guide them to a better path to your kingdom)

As Sister Carolina spins her lance, the water in the air follows the tip, creating a current:

"Agua Bendita; Corriente Purificadora" (Holy Water; Purification Current)

(SSLLLAASSHHH)

The water current spreads and creates a spear, attacking the surrounding Sombras, and purifies them in an instant.

"WWOOOWWW SHE'S SO AWESOME ERIC…"

"I KNOW JOSÉ! WE'RE SAVED!"

Eric acts like a nerd; "She used the power called "Miracolo" (Miracle), the ability to manifest mana and manipulate in a physical form. Only the high ranking members can do that…it's so amazing…"

"Eric…I already knew that…" Jose looks at Eric shaking his head.

Sister Carolina looks at both of them, she has tears in her eyes; "I'm sorry…I couldn't make it in time…I couldn't save them…but we could pray for their souls…"

Eric and Jose look down; "We weren't strong enough…we're sorry…" Sister Carolina walks towards; "Don't be…because…God has saved their souls…"

"Thank you…Sister…"

Sister Carolina looks at the girl; "You…you have committed a sin…to kill all of these young priests…you robbed them from their futures…"

The girl with the cloak looks at her with rage; "I only passed down judgment like your God…because…you people massacred my people without mercy…I am an avenger…and I won't let anyone stand in my way…"

At that moment, more Sombras appear, surrounding them once more. This time there are about 30 Sombras. Eric and Jose look around; "Oh no…we're dead…"

"No…I won't let anyone die here…" Sister Carolina prepares her lance. She closes her eyes; "Barrera de Agua" (Water Barrier)

She creates a water barrier surrounding the young priests. She gathers mana in all her body and heads straight to the Sombras.

(SLASH SLASH SLASH)

Sister Carolina proceeds in attacking and slashing all of the charging Sombras. The young priests only defend themselves and wait in the barrier.

"Not bad…that woman can fight…" Uriel observes from a light post near them; "I wonder how much she can last…"

Sister Carolina takes out more than 15 Sombras, however, the Sombras keep attacking her.

(PPPUUUMMM)

One of the Sombras that has the body of a gorilla tackles her with force. She heads straight to the car; "GGYYAAHH" Sister Carolina manipulates the water and pierces through three of them at one.

(SSSLLLAASSHHH)

Another Sombra with wings grabs her from its claws and tries to elevate her to the sky; "Let go demon…" Sister Carolina moves her hand up, the lance moves up and stabs the Sombra.

The Sombra let's go, she uses the opportunity to cut the gorilla sombra in half, turning it into mana. A tiger sombra attacks her, Sister Carolina moves her hand down, suddenly, a fist of water hits the sombra to the ground.

(BBBBOOOOMMMM)

Sister Carolina breathes heavily; "10 more…" Sister Carolina stands up, and at that moment, a bull-type Sombra attacks her. She dodges the blow however another bull Sombra gores her in the leg.

"GGGYYYAAHH" Sister Carolina screams as a gorilla Sombra grabs her from the neck.

"SSSSIIISSTTTERRR!" Eric and Jose notice the water barrier disappearing; "Oh no…Jose…" Jose looks with despair; "I know Eric…"

(SSPPPLLLASSSHHH)

The water barrier disappears, the two Sombras that were standing in front of them attack them.

(SSSLLLASSHHH)

Sister Carolina gets choked as she looks at the young priests getting killed; "N-N-No…I must stop them…gyahhh" The Gorilla Sombra chokes her with more force. The girl smiles; "That's right…feel the pain of my people…feel it…as you die…"

(BBBBOOOMMMM)

At that moment, a massive wind current attacks the area, the girl covers her eyes; "What's happening?"

(SSSSLLLLAASSHHHH)

The gorilla Sombra and the other two who were attacking the priests disappear in an instant. Sister Carolina falls but someone catches her:

"You sure are brave Sister…and I admit that you're also strong…"

Sister Carolina opens her eyes; "It's you…Uriel…but why?"

Uriel smiles; "I'm just passing by…"

She notices that she's in his arms; "Hey…let go of me…this vulgar…" She struggles, Uriel chuckles; "Calm down…I won't do anything to a lady…"

(RRRAAWWW)

Two Sombras charge behind them. Sister Carolina notices; "WATCH OUT!" Uriel smiles; "Viento Divino; Lanzas!" (Wind Barrier; Lances)

Uriel creates two wind lances and attacks the Sombras. -SSSLLLAASSHHH- Sister Carolina looks at him with shock; "Y-Y-You used a Miracolo (Miracle), how are you able to do that?"

"Oh…I learned it from my mother and Lorenzo…"

"Your mother? Who…" Uriel interrupts her by dodging another Sombra. -RRRAAAWWW- The Sombra prepares to attack.

"That's enough…" The girl in the cloak steps forward; "Retreat now…" The remaining Sombras retreat. The girl looks at Uriel; "You…why are you doing this? Why are you attacking your kind?"

"Because…I feel like it…" Uriel looks at her with a serious expression. THe girl walks backwards to a portal; "Next time…I will kill you…"

"Good luck with that…" Uriel smiles at her. He proceeds in going towards Eric and Jose:

"Those two are beat up…"

"Uriel…please put me down…" Sister Carolina, who is embarrassed, asks Uriel. Uriel puts her down, she kneels in front of them and begins to pray; "Curacion" (Healing)

Golden mana comes out of her hands,Sister Carolina heals both of them; "There they are okay…" Uriel looks at her; "The miracle of healing…you can use it on anyone but yourself…how stupid…"

"No it's not…these are sacred arts meant to save lives…I don't think you can use it…"

"Because…God said it was okay…"

"Watch your tongue…do not mention our father like a friend…" Sister Carolina glares at him. Uriel smiles; "That may be…but don't forget…I was the one who saved you…not him…"

Uriel walks towards her; "Now then…" Sister Carolina tries to move; "What are you?" Uriel grabs both of her hands and puts them together and with of his hand pins her to the ground; "GYYAHH…WHAT ARE YOU DOING YOU ANIMAL…LET GO OF ME…"

"Relax…this won't hurt…" Uriel puts his hand on her injured leg, Sister Carolina looks worried and with tears in her eyes; "N-N-No…."

"Curacion…" (Healing) Golden mana comes out of Uriel's hand, healing Sister Carolina's injured leg in an instant. Sister Carolina blushes; "You're healing me? But why?"

Uriel finishes healing her; "Because I felt like it…" Uriel stands and walks a few steps back. Sister Carolina stands up; "My leg is healed…incredible…you know that technique as well…"

(COUGH COUGH)

Uriel coughs up blood; "Yes…"

"Are you okay?"

"I am…but this technique comes with a price for me…"

"I see…" Sister Carolina acts shy; "Thank you…and I'm sorry for being rude to you…"

"There's no time for that…" Uriel carries her in his arms again; "Hey what are you…gyahhh"

Uriel jumps to the sky. Eric who is awake asks Jose; "Hey Jose, what was that? Who was that guy?"

"I don't know…but let's stay here until help arrives…"

"Agree…"

"WHERE ARE WE GOING URIEL?" Sister Carolina panics, Uriel with a serious expression replies; "Calm down…you can feel can't you…that mana…"

(BBBAADDUUMMMPPP)

Sister Carolina opens her eyes wider; "It's the monster…and it's heading to the mission…"

"Exactly…we must hurry…everyone is in danger…" Uriel extends his hand, just in front of them, a crimson portal appears.

"Uriel what's that?"

"A shortcut…" Uriel and Sister Carolina enter the portal.

The Chupacabras heads towards the Mission, preparing to attack…