I do not own Zorro
Anyway, once upon a time I read a great story called 6000 Pesos by lbindner
It was a great story and practically begged for a sequel
Unfortunately, said sequel was never written
But the idea of everyone's reaction to Zorro's identity wouldn't leave me alone
Which prompted this story. I like it a lot and hope you do to
Alejandro's Shock
Everything was perfect. Diego stared captivated into the dark eyes of the woman he loved. The alcade had changed his ways, ruling Los Angeles the way he should have from the start. De Soto had even offered his long time enemy a full pardon. He had revealed his identity to the entire pueblo and Victoria had accepted him. This was undoubtedly the best day of his entire life.
"Diego," a stunned voice cut through the young man's euphoric daze. "My Diego?" Alejandro did not look at all well.
The now unmasked man shot Victoria a helpless look before moving through the crowd. "Father," he grasped the older man by the arms, helping him to a seat. "Do you need something? A glass of water? Doctor Hernandez?" Diego accepted a fan from a nearby lady, using it to cool the other.
Alejandro didn't respond. He seemed to be in shock. "My Diego?" he repeated.
A curious look was shot the pair's way by de Soto. "He didn't know?" The alcade found that surprising.
Diego shot his former classmate a withering glare that would have been considered out of character just the day before. "No he didn't," the young man said shortly. He hadn't wanted anyone to hang with him if it came to that. Felipe, with his youth and handicaps, would have been above suspicion.
"Father," the caballero admitted. "I have a confession to make. I am not the worst swordsman in Los Angeles."
The entire pueblo snorted at that. That fact was now blatantly obvious.
"I sleep late because I am often out working as Zorro," Diego doggingly continued. "And I wasn't really sick when I missed Don Renaldo's wedding. I was bitten by a rattlesnake."
Alejandro was still staring blankly off into space. His son threw out several other shocking facts. Still nothing.
"And there is an entrance to Zorro's cave inside the hacienda."
"What!" The older man's head shot up. How had he never noticed?
Bolstered by the response Diego continued. "And Felipe isn't really deaf.
"What!" This time Alejandro's response was echoed by the rest of Los Angeles' citizens.
The young man blushed. "S-Sorry," Felipe stammered brokenly. He still hadn't quite gotten the hang of talking. Everyone stared at the boy Diego had brought home so long ago. This was certainly a day for surprises.
"Look at the bright side Father," Diego put in. He reached out to draw Victoria to his side. "Remember those grandchildren you always wanted."
Once again Alejandros's face descended into insensibility, but this time a sappy smile spread across his features. Yes, this was indeed a very good day.
ASASASAS
Hope you guys liked it
If we are really lucky maybe this will inspire lbindner