In the middle of the Jungle of Tapatio, there lies an enormous mansion. The mansion is 100 acres in total. It has 20 rooms, and 10 bathrooms. Uriel stayed in that mansion for over 7 years. The mansion used to have over 50 people working on it; legends were told that El Charro Negro lived there, something that it was actually true.
Outside the gates, Isabella stands with a white cat, Uriel appears in the portal with the crow. Isabella smiles and says; "Welcome, I was expecting you."
Isabella snaps her fingers and changes Uriel´s clothes; he now has a warm black jacket with a pair of jeans and shoes. The reason because it is December and its was cold despite of being a jungle.
The cat and the crow begin to transform into human forms:
Carla the cat transform into a young girl apparently of the age 15, She has white skin, short white hair with the cat ears sticking out of her head, blue eyes, no human ears, she is wearing a white button shirt, a black colored jacket, a red short skirt, long black socks with long black boots and a slim body.
Paloma the crow turns into a girl about the same age as Carla; she has white skin, long black hair, a long black sleeveless dress with boots, yellowish eyes and slim body.
"It´s been a long time Uriel, how have you been nyan" Carla says as she hugs Uriel, Paloma stands behind Isabella as she looks at Uriel with a shy expression.
"You really escaped there alive, I´m impressed. The Vatican even sent the Archangel Raphael to stop you if you did something awful."
"So the presence I felt was an Archangel?" Uriel thinks back and remembers the ominous presence.
Uriel looks at Isabella and says; "Look I just came here because you said that you knew a way to break the spell Alexandria put to Marjorie and me."
"That´s right, there is way to dispel that curse. It requires one of the five great witches" Isabella says with a smile. "Alexandria told me that she wouldn't dispel it, do you know why?"
"I do it´s not that Alexandria didn't want to dispel it; but rater she didn't know how."
"And do you know how?" Uriel asks Isabella, Isabella with a joking tone replies:
"As if, we witches are the ones who cast the spells, not to break them."
"Damn you, I am not into games you know." Uriel says in an aggressive tone. Isabella looks at him with a luxurious smile:
"Well now, I love your new personality. So aggressive that it turns me on."
-TCH- Uriel turns around and says; "If you´re not going to help me, then I will leave."
"Now, now, don't be impatient, I told you I don't know. But I do know someone who does."
Uriel turns around, and looks at Isabella; "Who are you referring to?"
"My sister, one of the 5 Great Witches, Irene the Blue Witch."
"The Blue Witch you say?" Uriel begins to remember, "That´s right, in Alexandria´s memories, I saw Irene, she had blue hair with greenish eyes am I right?"
"You are correct, that´s my sister. Just for your information, I am the prettiest of the five." Isabella says with a playful tone.
"So where can I find you sister?" Uriel asks with a little hope he had left. "That I don't know, sorry" Isabella winks to Uriel. Uriel sighs with his eyes close saying:
"Great, we reached a dead end again."
"I think not, young Uriel." Everyone hears a voice of an old man coming out of nowhere, Carla moves her ears trying to see where was it coming from. Paloma stands next to Isabella while Carla stands behind Uriel.
"WHO IS IT? SHOW YOURSELF NOW!"
"Fear not, I am not an enemy, in fact, I am an ally." The man speaks again. Suddenly, a mirror made of water begins to form in front of Uriel and Isabella. The mirror takes shape of an oval.
(SSHHIIINNGGG)
The moon´s light gets reflected into the mirror showing the image of an old man. He has no hair and wrinkles in his eyes. He is carrying a golden cane and wears a business suit with a black tie.
"Well, well, who knew a big shot would show up here." Isabella says with a smile. Uriel looks at the old man and asks:
"Who are you?"
"Allow me to present myself, my name is Yoshiro Inoue. I am the General Director of Yggdrasil."
Uriel is left in shock, "Wait, and don't tell me you´re the leader of Yggdrasil?"
The man smiles; "Indeed I am, I wanted to meet you for a long time now, Uriel Di Fiore or should I say, Uriel Vazquez, the son of the Solitary Wolf." Director Inoue sees Isabella and says:
"It´s also nice to meet such a young witch, you´re Isabella right?"
"That´s right, you sure have mature Yoshiro." Isabella smiles, "So then, why is the leader of Yggdrasil here?"
"I actually came here to speak with Uriel, but don't worry, you can hear as well." The Director politely says to Isabella.
"How did you know where was I?" Uriel asks with suspicion, the Director smiles; "Well, I had my censoring agents monitor you´re activity. When you release your manna, we immediately knew. Now this mirror is a technique from one my most powerful agents."
"I see, so then, what is your purpose?"
"Now, I´m sorry for ears dropping, but I heard you were searching for Irene, the Blue Witch right?"
"Yes we are, but Isabella doesn't know where she is…."
"What would you say, if I told you I knew where Irene was…"
Both of them change their expressions, Isabella asks; "Do you know where my sister is?"
"To be honest, we are not 100% sure, but for the last 500 years, there has been a legend about a wondering spirit with blue hair healing the people who are in need. That spirit roams around in Japan, judging by the description and the magic she uses. Yggdrasil has determined that it must be her."
"That makes sense, my sister always said about exploring a new region, who would thought she went to Japan."
"Japan eh…Coyote told me that I should go there with Cassidy." Uriel thinks to himself. "Now then, I must tell you important information Uriel. You see, Aleister has been crowned as king of Romania."
Uriel lifts his eyes with rage, "Not only that, he took his father´s place, and now he is Tenth Hour of the Enlightened."
"That bastard, he killed his own father, and took his place." Uriel presses his fist with force. "The Philosopher stone you discovered is just the first of nine stones that are scattered throughout the world. The Enlightened wants those stones to rule the world. Uriel, I personally came here to request that you would join Yggdrasil in this war against the Enlightened."
Carla and Paloma look at Uriel with a surprised expression. –TCH- "No thank you, I am no longer interested in a war." Uriel denies the Director´s offer. The director smiles; "I understand that you don´t want to get involved, but you see, we need power and I am afraid that my agents are not strong enough. You saw how strong Darius was, and he was the Tenth Hour. In the Enlightened, there are a total of 12 members that have God like powers."
"So what, that doesn't interest me in the moment, what I want is to break this curse that I have."
"Very well, let´s make a deal; we from Yggdrasil will cooperate and use all of resources to find Irene. You will help us in our fight against The Enlightened, and other terrorist groups."
"Don't you have powerful members; I mean you have the Zodiac Roots, plus Katsumi is there among with other members right, why need me?"
"Uriel, the world is hug, plus not of all them is present in Japan at this moment. In 18 months, the other Philosopher stones will awaken and we will wage a war on the Enlightened. Uriel, please come to Japan and help us in this fight."
"You know that I am a Horseman, I am evil" Uriel says with a sinister expression, the Director chuckles:
"That may be true, but you are also the man who saved my granddaughter."
Uriel changes his expression, "Wait, you´re last name is Inoue right, that means that you are"
"That´s right, I am Chloe Inoue´s grandfather."
Uriel remembers the last time he saw her:
"Will you be my bodyguard again?" Chloe asks Uriel with a low tone, Uriel smiles and says; "Of course."
"Can I ask you a favor, can we take a picture, I want to show this to your number one fans in the Borderland" Uriel asks Chloe, she nods in agreement. "Can you please fulfill one last request?"
"Sure what is…?" Uriel was replying when Chloe pulled him and kissed him in the mouth, Uriel face turns red as his lips touched hers. Everyone in the terminal began applauding at them, with Tsubasa taking a picture because Chloe asked him earlier. Christina looks at them and says:
"Oh my Chloe, that was bold move."
Chloe finishes kissing Uriel and says; "Thank you for everything, I love you and I will be waiting for you in Japan." She begins to run with Tsubasa as they board the plane.
"Uriel, you also save my agents, which is something I am really grateful." Director Inoue lowers his head as a sign of gratitude. Uriel lowers his head:
"Please lift you head, I only did it for myself interest, nothing more."
"I don't mind, the important thing is that you saved them. Now then, would you accept my offer and come to Japan?"
Uriel closes his eyes thinking, a few moments later, he opens his eyes and says; "I accept your offer. I need to break this curse so I can fight Aleister. You will help me find Irene and I will help you, that´s the deal."
"Very well, so how about you come…"
"Wait a minute, Uriel, you can´t go on the situation you´re in. I mean you can feel it can you?"
(BADUMP, BADUMP)
Uriel´s right eye turns into the Horseman´s, he feels pain in his body. Isabella continues to speak:
"The reason I´m here is to inform you that you need to train in order to control that power. If not, your powers will consume you. Uriel you know that right?"
"Hahaha, I don't mind waiting, plus we won't do anything in18 months when the Philosopher stone fully awakens. Uriel, I will leave a plane ticket with your mother, 18 months from now. I know that you will surpass Juan and become even stronger. Strong enough to fight the enlightened am I right?"
"Of course I will, and when I do, I will crush Aleister."
"Perfect, now then, Uriel I will await your arrival in 18 months." Director Inoue slowly disappears as the mirror breaks into pieces.
"Now then, Uriel, here is the key of the mansion. Juan left a letter for you in your room."
"How is Juan doing?" Uriel asks with a sincere voice. Isabella smiles:
"He´s doing fine, him and Alexa are living in Spain. To be honest, I will go live with him too. He is my lover after all."
"I see"
"Now then Uriel, below the mansion there is a special door, that key will also open that door. It leads to an underground chamber. That chamber was the one Juan used to train t become a full fledge horseman."
"I understand"
"However, I must warn you." Isabella changes her expression to a serious one. Uriel carefully listens.
"Once you enter that chamber, you will never leave again, unless you break it from the inside. But that chamber can only be broken by the power of a true horseman. Uriel I must ask you, are you ready?"
"Of course I am, this time I won't doubt myself."
"Very well, take the key and come back tomorrow. I want you to say goodbye to your family." Isabella says to Uriel as he reflects on his actions."You should apologize to your mother Uriel." Paloma says with ashy voice. Uriel smiles and pats her head saying; "I will, thank you. " Carla gets jealous; "Aww, I want a head pat too." Uriel pats her too.
Isabella slowly disappear with Carla and Paloma; "Uriel, I wish you luck. Please stay alive." Carla and Paloma wave at him saying good bye.
"Don't worry, I will survive and I will get stronger."
"Uriel" Uriel turns around and sees her mother, Valerie and Daniel. Uriel smiles and says: "Mother I need to tell you something…"