Mystical Items of Power! Objects that grant the wielder of these items powers beyond comprehension. There are a total of 4004 Mystical Items in the world. However, there are 4 items who dominate the other 4000 items; the items are: The Belt of the Tiger, The Guitar of the Dead, The Sword of Salvation, and the Eye of the Lion. While the other Mystical Items grant power like these four, they have the power to dominate all 4000 items.
These items were created 1000 years ago for the purpose of keeping peace and stability to the whole world. However, there were some who wanted to use these items for nefarious purposes, bring a new world order, or other things that didn't involve the initial goal of peace. This cause a war that would last for 100 years. However, one of the wielders of the dominant mystical items, the Belt of the Tigre, used all of his strength in order to stop the fighting. He let out a huge roar that caused all the Mystical Items to shut down and scatter all over the world, except for the four dominant items since they simply shut down. While no one liked the idea of the Mystical Items being scattered like that, it did stop the war that lasted 100 years and the world. However, this wouldn't stop certain individuals from finding these items.
Somewhere in the middle of a forest, a kid is running through a forest. As he is running, he get surrounded by what appears to be a green tiger. The green tiger starts to talk to the kid.
"Manny Rivera!" said the green tiger
"Yes! Who are you; what are you?" said Manny Rivera
"It is time for you to fulfill your destiny." said the green tiger touching Manny's heart with his paw
"My destiny!?" said Manny with a perplexed look on his face
Before Manny could ask any more questions, he could hear someone's voice telling him to wake up; it was his mother, Maria Rivera.
"Manny, wake up! You're going to be late for school." said Maria rubbing her son with her hand in order to wake him up
"Five more minutes!" said Manny pulling back the covers to try and go back to sleep
"Ok Mijo! I'll just show Frida and Zoe your baby pictures in that amount of time." said Maria walking away in hopes of getting a response from Manny
"You wouldn't dare! I'm up already! Ready for school!" said Manny getting up, running into the shower, brushing his teeth, and putting on his clothes
"I can see that. Since you slept through your alarm this morning, I packed your breakfast." said Maria giving Manny his breakfast consisting of eggs, bacon, and toast
"Thanks mom!" said Manny
"Manny, don't forget your project for school." said his father, Rodolfo Rivera
"Thanks dad! Tell Bronze Bobcat good luck for me!" said Manny grabbing a model of Miracle City's dormant volcano
"By the way mijo, I need you to give this letter to your Grandpapi after school." said Rodolfo giving Manny a letter
"What is it?" Manny asked
"It's just something he wanted today." said Rodolfo with a slightly annoyed look on his face
"Ok, I'll give it to him after school." said Manny heading out the door
Manny Rivera is a 12, soon to be 13 this Saturday tomorrow, boy who lives with both his parents, Rodolfo and Maria Rivera. Maria used to be a Mariachi music star when she was younger until she became a music teacher at Miracle City community college after she had Manny. Rodolfo used to be a masked wrestler known as White Pantera. After winning the championship belt a couple of years ago and marrying Maria, he retired from wrestling and became a coach for new masked wrestlers.
Once Manny left the house and met up with his friends, Frida and Zoe, Maria and Rodolfo met in the kitchen and brought out a cake that says "Happy 13th birthday Manny".
"You think he'll like it." said Maria looking at the cake and the number 13
"I'm sure he will; it's a very well-known Rivera Family recipe that has been passed down in my family for a long time now and it's delicious." said Rodolfo
"I just hope his birthday turns out normal like all the others." said Maria grabbing a scrapbook that says "Los recuerdos de la familia" and looking at baby pictures of Manny
"Maria!?" said Rodolfo placing his hand on Maria's shoulder
"I know I've been saying that ever since his second birthday, but you know why I keep saying that." said Maria
"I know! However, I do think we should tell him about this and let him decide. We can't keep this secret from him forever." said Rodolfo
"Sure we can! As long as none of the items come near him or they don't work for him, Manny can continue living a normal life; he won't have to go through what we did." said Maria almost starting to hyperventilate before Rodolfo stopped her
Maria, you need to calm down! We don't know what is going to happen! Maybe he will live a normal life away from "what we went through". But if he can't avoid for any reason, then I'll keep him safe from it. You don't have to fight anymore Maria!" said Rodolfo placing his hands on hers and looking at her in the eyes
"Ok!" said Maria after she and Rodolfo kissed
On the bus, Manny is sitting with his two friends, Frida and Zoe. Manny has known the both of them since he was in preschool. Frida and Zoe have a sort of rivalry that started ever since an event they both call "The Finger-paint Incident". As a result of this incident, the two have a high animosity toward each other. However, when the two of them met Manny, they've been able to put aside their differences for the sake of hanging out with Manny without having to argue in front of him since he hates it when they both fight. While on the bus, Zoe is reading a magazine called "Mysterious Miracle City Mysteries: Real or Fake"
"What are you reading Zoe?" Manny asked while eating his breakfast
"It's an article about the Flock of Fury." said Zoe showing him the article
"You mean the mysterious artifact thieves who dress up as birds and how they may actually be bird people." said Manny
"I doubt they're bird people. They're probably just people who like to break the law for the fun of it or to make money. My dad has been trying to bust them for a while now, but they are very elusive." said Frida scoffing at the idea
"Are you trying to be a cop like him still?" Manny asked her
"No! I stopped trying that after seeing how hard it is and when I discovered my talents as a musician like my grandma used to be. Besides, I can leave that to my sisters; they are already promising cadets. By the way, what's that letter you're holding for ?" said Frida
"Something my dad wants me to deliver to my Grandpapi. It might be the money my dad owes him in that bet about who was going to win the Football game and my dad must have lost the wager; also, my Grandpapi would brag about it in front of my dad. However, I bet he'll still brag about it at my birthday dinner tomorrow." Manny explained to Frida
"Oh, that's right your birthday is tomorrow." said Frida grabbing a present out from her backpack and giving it to Manny
"You'll finally be one us, a teenager." said Zoe getting a present out of her pocket and giving it to Manny
"Zoe, you only turned 13 two months ago." said Frida
"So, I'm still older than you; you'll turn 13 in what 4 months. Besides, things look better once you're a teenager, little google girl." said Zoe
"Hey, these goggles are prescription, goth face." said Frida
"Zoe….Frida...could you please get off of my legs." said Manny as both of them are standing on his legs and looking at each other menacingly
"Sorry Manny!?" said Frida and Zoe getting off his legs
Once they arrived at the school, the three of them went their separate ways since they each have different classes.
Casa de Adios! An old folks home for the elderly of Miracle City. It is also the home to Manny's Grandpapi, Jorge Rivera. After Manny was born, he decided to give his house to Rodolfo and Maria so Manny could grow up in the house that the Rivera family, and Rodolfo and Maria could move out of the apartment that they both shared. Grandpapi lives with his pet donkey, Little Mule, and the family parrot, Senor Chapi (who recently moved in after Maria threw away his girlfriend, which was an old feather duster). At the moment, Jorge is playing checkers with his neighbor, Boris; Jorge is winning so far.
(Author's note: Boris is Comrade Chaos; I gave him that name since they never gave us his real name in the show as far as I know. Just imagine him without his supervillain outfit)
"King Me!" said Jorge moving a black checkers piece
"How do you manage to always win every game you play?" said Boris kining Jorge's checker's piece
"It's my secret! King me!" said Jorge winking at Little Mule holding up a book that says "Boris's checkers guide to winning"
"So, is that grandson of yours going to stop by with that money you won from your son in that bet?" Boris asked him
"I'm sure he is. I'm also going to give him his present a little early this year since I have to go out of town for something important tomorrow. Oh, I win by the way." said Jorge
"Dang it! Here!" said Boris in anger
"Play again?!" Jorge asked
"No way! You'll rob me of everything I have. I'm going to go lift some weights." said Boris
After taking all of Boris's money, Jorge went back to his room along with Little Mule and Senor Chappi. When he arrived, Pachita Aves, Zoe's Grandmami, is sitting on his bed. The two of them used to date a long time ago until Jorge left her for another woman a few days before their wedding.
"Hola, Pachita! To what do I owe the pleasure of your visit?" said Jorge grabbing her hand and kissing it
"Get your hands off of me! I haven't forgiven you for how you tricked me all those years ago." said Pachita slapping his hand away from her
"I said I was sorry. How long will you stay mad at me?" Jorge asked giving her a flirty look
"For the rest of my life! I would destroy if we weren't on the same side I would destroy you. Sartana wants to see you about something." said Pachita
"What does she want to see me about?" Jorge asked with a perplexed look on his face
"She didn't say why; she just told me to get you." said Pachita
"Very Well! As long as it doesn't take too long; my grandson is going to come and visit me later this afternoon at 3pm." said Jorge
At Leone Middle School, Manny is at his locker getting a few things for his class after lunch. As he is getting his things, he notices a letter addressed to him. The letters says: Meet me at the eighth grade table; I need to ask you something. From Mimi! Manny wasn't sure if this was a prank or not, but he decided to go anyway since he might be getting a chance to sit at the eighth grade table early, even though he's in seventh grade. When he arrived at the cafeteria, he grabbed his lunch and headed for the direction of the Eighth Grade Table. He was blocked by some eighth graders who told him to beat it, but they were stopped by a girl with pink hair in pigtails, blue eyes, Caucasian skin, she's a little bit taller than Manny, and is wearing a white and pink t-shirt that says "Pink Princess", a white leather jacket, blue jeans, and pink and white shoes.
"I'm glad that you're able to join me for lunch, Manny Rivera." said Mimi as she is sipping tea
"So, you're Mimi!?" said Manny
"Yes! Sorry about those guys; they guard the Eighth Grade table for me whenever I want to use it for myself. It's just one of the perks of being popular." said Mimi looking at her guards
"What did you want to talk to me about?" Manny asked
"I wanted to give you this." said Mimi giving Manny a pink box
"Why!?" Manny asked
"It's part of an experiment that I'm trying and consider it an early birthday present from me to you. When do you turn thirteen exactly?" said Mimi
"Tomorrow at 11:51; my mom makes me remember that." said Manny
"I see! Then when you get the chance, could you come by my dad's antique store for a bit at about 12:30 tomorrow if possible." Mimi asked Manny
"Why!?" Manny asked her
"You'll see! Now let's eat before we have to head back to our respective classes. By the way, those two over there, you can tell them that they can come too if they like." said Mimi looking at Frida and Zoe who are looking at the two of them sitting together
Miracle City Asylum! An old medical institution for the mentally ill that shut down after reports of a haunting that took place almost 40 years ago. It is now used as a tourist attraction, but barely anyone goes to it, Jorge and Pachita headed there via a secret passage behind the Asylum and walked into it. Once inside, they come across an elevator, grab some keys, put them into the keyhole which caused the elevator to take them down to the 100th floor.
"So, how have you been lately?" Pachita asked Jorge with slight blush on her face
"You know; enjoying my retirement. I'm thinking of going to the beach in two weeks. You know, you could come with me like old times. The two of us, walking on the sand, sunbathing our bodies, drinking champagne, and our fun game "Find the egg"." said Jorge getting close to Pachita and almost kissing her
"Hehehe!" Pachita giggled at the thought
"Get your hands off my mother Rivera!" said a woman pointing a blaster at Jorge
"Hello Carmelita! Long time, no see! (to Pachita) We'll continue this another time." said Jorge walking away
"I thought you hated him." Carmelita shouted at her mother
"I do, but he's still quite the charmer. Besides, at least I got further with him than you ever did with his son." said Pachita still blushing from Jorge's sweet talk
"Rodolfo was a twit; no wonder I broke up with him back when we were in high school." said Carmelita shrugging him off
"He broke up with you!" said Pachita
"As if I could forget!" Carmelita shouted
Jorge then walked down the hallway into a huge throne room filled with gold, jewels, and skeleton's dressed as bandits. The skeletons dressed as bandits are listening to the music being played by their leader, a skeleton woman named Sartana. Once Jorge arrived in front of her, Sartana stopped playing.
"Hello, Puma Loco!" said Sartana
"Hello Sartana! You look lovely today; your skull is beautiful in this light." said Jorge walking up to Sartana and kissing her bone hand
"You flatter me; you were always quite the charmer." said Sartana
"So, why have you called me here?" Jorge asked
"I have called you to take on the Golden Sombrero of Chaos again." said Sartana grabbing a Golden Sombrero out of a porta;
"I'm retired Sartana, you know that." said Jorge
"Yes, but I need you to come out of retirement for what is about to come." said Sartana with a upset look on her skull
"What do you mean?" Jorge asked
"My guitar has been acting up lately." said Sartana looking at the guitar
"So a new owner of the Sword of Salvation has been found?" Jorge asked
"No! I'm afraid that the Belt of the Tiger is about to activate." said Sartana with an angry look on her skull