CHAPTER 18: The Costume

How did it go? Luz said to Alex, handing him a towel. ‘’You’re drenched.’’

Alex wiped his hair with the towel and nodded. ‘’Guess I managed to make it.’’

Luz hugged him in excitement, kissing him on the forehead.

‘’You’re now an elemental?’’

Alex nodded, smiling.

‘’Sorcerer,’’ Cetzel called out. ‘’The Guardians aren’t done with him yet.’’

‘’Sorry my lord,’’ he apologized.

‘’Son of Kulkantzi,’’ he turned to Alex. ‘’There are ominous signs ahead, as the day of the final battle approaches.’’

‘’You have to be prepared for just about anything,’’ Yum Balam intoned.

‘’I understand that now my guardians,’’ Alex looked at him thoughtfully.

‘’This Kimil,’’ he asked. ‘’Why hasn’t he invaded Earth yet?’’

‘’Hmm,’’ Yum Chak shook his head.

‘’He’s chained to the underworld which limits his powers of direct intervention. For now, he can only fight by proxy.’’

‘’But,’’ Cetzel intercepted. ‘’Like I told you last time you were here. Your rebirth has set off a clock.’’

‘’And we’ll be out of time when the