Chapter 8.
The Bull Fright
In horor of Maria's return from Europe the town received a rare visit from it's most noble son Joaquin who was a decorated hero.
"They say Joaquin goes from town to town saving them from bandits!" said a Man in the audience of the arena.
Joaquin jumped on to his hose as it galloped by, the horse rushed past four men, Joaquin took their hats, signed his name on them and threw them back.
"Yes. That's my boy," said Xibalba.
Meanwhile through the crowd came the now grown up Maria along with her Pig Chuy, who was a grown pig. And everyone in town was curious to see how the young Maria had grown.
"The jewel of the town has returned," said a Man.
"And she's going to be helping at the orphange," said a Nun.
"And I hear she reads books, like, for fun," said a Woman.
"No way!" said another Woman.
Maria went to sit with Joaquin and Geraneral Posada in a box of the arena.
"Senorita Posada," said Joaquin.
"Hola, Joaquin," said Maria, "It's really nice to see you."
The crowd cheered as Manolo entered the ring of the arena while Alexander & Ingram sat in the audience.
"It's a good thing Ranghild isn't here," said Ingram.
"Yeah," agreed Alexander, "Ever since that bullfighter killed her brother, she's hated bullfighters ever since.
"Yeah! That's my boy!" cheered La Muerte.
"I would like to dedicate this corrida to Miss Maria Posada," said Manolo, "Welcome home, senorita."
Suddenly a bull called Asesino came running into the ring and it faced Manolo. Asesino charged at Manolo but Manolo dodged the bull.
"Now, that's a Sanchez!" said Carlos.
Manolo held up a Rose towards Maria and Maria smiled. Asesino charged at Manolo again but Manolo jumped over the bull.
"That's my son!" said Carlos.
Asesino charged at Manolo again but Manolo his arm causing Asesino to write out Maria's name and Maria giggled.
"Manolo! Manolo!" cheered the Crowd.
