Summary: Donald, Perrosá, and Panchito start to head back to the village but are stopped by the Ahuizotl. They must beat it before they can leave. Meanwhile, someone receives a letter.

Notes: Sorry I've been away for a while! I had finals and then I went on a family vacation. We're almost done though! Special thanks to Disney Boy for the idea of a final battle with the Ahuizotl!


The two rushed forward and knelt down beside him. Perrosá saw the quick patchwork Donald had made on his wounded leg and pulled her basket off her back. She started changing the bandages while Panchito worked on waking his friend up. He patted Donald's cheek.

"Donald, wake up! Come on, mi amigo!"

Donald's eyelids fluttered and he let out a groan. Panchito grabbed a bottle of water from his own basket and lightly splashed Donald with it. Donald flinched before finally opening his eyes. Panchito let out a loud grito and hugged him.

"I'm so glad you're awake! You wouldn't believe how worried I was about you! I knew you were alive! How are you feeling? "

Donald blinked at his friend, trying to figure out what was going on.

"T-That's right! I escaped from the temple but what are you doing here? How did you even find me?"
Panchito helped Donald stand.

"Perrosá helped me find you. Apparently, your family thought you drowned in quicksand and returned home without you. I arrived after they left and didn't want to believe that you were dead. Thus, I asked for help from the villagers and Perrosá guided me through the area to find you! I'm so glad you're alright!"

Wait, my family thought I died? Oh, no…

Donald used Panchito to stand He limped towards the marsh.

"I-If my family thinks I'm d-dead, then I need to contact them as soon as possible. I don't want them to think they've lost another family member."

The group managed to walk a few feet away from the temple before Donald collapsed against Panchito.

"Señor Donald, maybe we should wait and rest for the night. I do not believe you are well enough to travel."

Perrosá helped Panchito lower him to the ground. Donald groaned in pain but shook his head.

"I have to get back to my boys. I have to get back to my family. I am not wasting a second trying to get home."

Perrosá sighed and helped Donald back up. Her and Panchito each took a wing and carried him between them. The trio continued to make their way towards the marsh when they heard scraping.

"What is that?" Panchito questioned.

Perrosá gasped and they all turned back to face the temple. A thunderous roar sounded from the hole in the floor and a hand appeared on the edge.

"Oh, no."

Panchito turned to look at Donald.

"Is that-?"

The Ahuizotl roared again as it clawed its way out.

"RUN!"

Panchito hefted Donald onto his shoulder and ran in one direction with Perrosá running in the opposite. They ran back towards the temple since the ground was more stable. The Ahuizotl charged after the two. Perrosá bent down and picked up several rocks as she ran.

"Hey, beast!"

She chucked one of the rocks at it. The Ahuizotl screeched and turned to Perrosá. Panchito realized what she planned and quickly deposited Donald in a safe place hidden on the outside of the temple. He returned and picked up his own rocks.

"Hey, feo!"

He cawed and chucked his own stones. The two continued to chuck and run. They managed to corner it next to the hole in the floor. However, the Ahuizotl started picking up its own rocks and hurling them back. Panchito ducked out of the way of one rock and immediately rolled away when the Ahuizotl lunged at him with razor-sharp claws. Perrosá couldn't think of anything else to do and continued to throw rocks.

Donald pulled himself up from the slab Panchito hid him behind. He could see a series of crumbled rocks that he could use to climb up to a hole in the wall. He hefted himself up the rocks and peeked through the hole to see the battle. The ceiling in front of Donald was crumbled and unstable, it gave him an idea.

I can trap it under the rocks but I need to make sure it can't just pull the rocks off with its tail.

Sweee!

Donald whistled. The Ahuizotl turned to face him.

"Over here you stupid beast!"

Perrosá and Panchito gasped.

"Donal', what are you doing?"

Donald grinned. The Ahuizotl charged at him. He picked up a rock next to him and smashed it against the loose ceiling. The rocks rumbled and broke apart as the Ahuizotl reached him. It screamed as the rocks dragged it down to the ground and pinned it.

"Panchito! Cut off its tail quick!"

Panchito's eyes widened. He quickly pulled out his pistols and shot the tail off.

"Now you two, pile as many rocks as you can on it! We need to trap it so it can't escape ever again!"

Once, Donald was sure his friends were doing as he asked, he scrambled down from the rocks and joined them. They piled every rock they could carry on top of it. The creature growled occasionally but could not get out.

"We did it!"

Panchito cheered. He grabbed Perrosá and Donald and pulled them in for a hug.

"Now, we need to get you home! It's a long journey mi amigo, will you be okay going through the mountains?"

Donald grinned determinedly.

"Nothing can stop me from returning to my family. Let's go, everyone."


"Good night everybody! Thank you so much for coming. Travel home safely!"

José called out to his audience as he walked off the stage.

Another successful performance. Now to call it a night!

He whistled and twirled his umbrella as he walked out of the bar and back to his house.

Thank goodness my tour is finally over. I love seeing all the beautiful women but it feels maravillosa to be home.

As he approached his house, he grabbed his mail from his mailbox. He flipped through the letters while he unlocked his front door.

Bills, coupons, bills, oh?

He looked at the letter. The handwriting was messy but he recognized the names.

"Ah! The nephews! I wonder why they have written to me?"

José walked into his living room and sat down on the couch. He opened up the letter and read the contents. His face dropped as he read it.

"… Oh, my poor friend…"

He shakily grabbed a cigar from his pocket and lit it. Then, he stood up and rushed to his room. He packed up his suitcase and headed outside. He needed to find Panchito.