‘’Why has Diego been looking all over campus for you?’’ a student asked.‘’I don’t know. Maybe he needs something,’’ replied Alex, both students walking along the campus lawn leading to the faculty.Deep down in his heart, Alex knew why Diego wanted him. He had kept a low profile for three days, in a bid to avoid him.But today, he had enough and decided to go to class and risk running into him.‘’I regret the day I met those three,’’ he murmured.''For years I've endured their humiliation. But today I'll no longer take it. I'm ready to pay the price,'' he said in defiance.''I do hope you have enough will to fight them off,'' the student gave him a worried look.Alex was quite decisive about what he wanted to be in future, right from an early age."I want to become an archaeologist when I grow up," he said to his mother one day.Years ago, a pregnant Isabella Rodriguez embarked on a long trip to Cosmopolis City. She was seeking refuge from the dangerous gang wars in her home country.

As he plummeted, memories of his life flashed before him—the moments with his mother, Serena, childhood adventures, and cherished loved ones—all converging in an instant.With a sickening thud, his body smashed against the unforgiving rocky floor with such devastating impact that he was mortally wounded. Alex was left all alone fighting for his life.There was a sharp pain in his back which began to spread. He opened his mouth to ask for help but blood gushed out, flowing into the sand.He gasped for air, his body wracked with agony as he struggled to stay conscious. "I'm hurt. I can't move. Help!". Silence.His voice waned to a feeble whisper as his life ebbed away. Just when he had lost all hope, the amulet began to emit a luminous green light, casting a glow in the darkened surroundingsThe last thing he remembered was a shadowy figure floating towards him.*****‘’Arise chosen one, Kukulkan commands’’ a voice thundered, causing the entire chamber to vibrate like in an earthquake.

"The guardians had already revealed so much within a short period that Alex struggled to take it all in at once.He was still concerned as the amulet was giving off a red-coloured glow.‘’Someone very close to your heart is in grave danger,’’ Yum Wey said.‘’Concentrate. Listen.’’‘’To summon your powers, you must always look within yourself.’’Alex focused his energy for a few seconds. All he got were screams and noise. He paused for a few seconds to filter out all the noise. Then he heard it.‘’Serena?’’ his eyebrows raised. ‘’Oh, my goodness, she must be in trouble.’’‘’Go,’’ Cetzel declared, with a smile. ‘'We shall meet again soon.’’Nodding, Alex closed his eyes briefly and imagined himself on the upper surface of the temple. His body became transparent for a few seconds, flashed, disappeared, and reappeared in its normal form. He repeated the process twice but met the same disappointing end.‘’What am I doing wrong?’’ he asked in frustration. ‘’Why can’t I teleport?’’‘’Young M

‘’You were supposed to be dead,’’ Diego muttered, summoning some courage‘’How did he survive?’’ Ryan asked, surprised.‘’Maybe the hole wasn’t as deep as we thought.’’‘’Some guts you have coming in here all alone after all that happened, Alex,’’ Tyler sneered.‘’You think you’re some tough guy huh?’’‘’I bet he would yelp for help as usual. Maybe this time, that Serena girl will come to his rescue.’’All three burst into laughter.Alex looked unperturbed, not noticing their subtle threats.‘’Don’t you have nothing to say poor street rat?’’ Tyler teased.‘’Cat got your tongue, Indie?’’Alex cast a nonchalant gaze at the trio, then shifted attention to his wristwatch. ‘’You boys should find something better to do with your time. All the wealth you display belongs to your parents. Not you.’’‘’Just friendly advice,’’ he added, turning to leave.‘’What did you just say?’’ Tyler asked angrily.Silence‘’Hey, I’m talking to you, dummy.’’‘’Looks like good old Indie is high on some Mexica

‘’Who goes there?’’ a voice thundered from the darkness."It is I, Tsozil, Dark Master," came the reply. "My brother and I bring news."‘’Speak!’’‘’We followed the signal from the temple. We located the human.’’‘’Are you certain it was him?’’‘’Yes, Dark Lord Kimil. We observed and - ‘’‘’What of the Chakoom?’’‘’It was with the boy, Dark Master.’’‘’So, it is true.’’Kimil emerged from the shadows, completely clothed in dark armor, and bearing the face of a skeleton.As the Dark Lord Master, he was the most powerful of all the dark lords. Their dwelling place was Xiba, controlled by Ixtab, the god of death and ruler of the underworld.He paced back and forth as the spies delivered the information to him. Pausing for a while, he said: ‘’The human is protected by the Chakoom.’’‘’When shall we attack him Dark Master?’’"We wait for the opportune moment."‘’Yes Master.’’ Tsozil and his brother bowed,‘’You may leave,’’ Kamil dismissed both bat creatures with a wave.‘’My fellow lords