A/N: Hi! Sorry this took so long. I took some suggestions and made this chapter to make the story more detailed and well better. I think its better now. Tell me what you think. I love the reviews. On to the story.

Chapter 3

The next morning, Diego was in the tavern when Martinez approached Victoria. "Good morning Senorita. I was told that in knowledge of Zorro, you were the person to talk to. I have a few questions that I would like answered about him if you would be willing to help me."

"What kind of question's governor? I do not know who he is if that is what you are looking for."

"Oh no Senorita, we will find that out on Friday. The questions I want answered are more, concerning his future than his past. Please, I do not wish to discuss such things here." Martinez tried to reassure Victoria.

Victoria thought for a moment. "Come back during Siesta and we will talk. With all the excitement and guests arriving for the celebration, I cannot take a break right now."

With that Victoria left to refill some glasses.

Diego smiled at the thought of Victoria's reaction to the news the Governor would relay later. It seemed the pueblo was in for a shock when they found out about his offer.

Diego spent the day getting the Guardian finished before heading home for Siesta. As much as he would like to have somehow heard the questions the governor was going to ask Victoria, he was tired. If he wanted to get anything else done during the day, he would have to go home and take a Siesta no matter what was going on in town.

'That's what you get for trying to finish the newspaper in one day" his brain told him.

When he got home he found his father had other plans for him. Alejandro was determined to have everything ready for the fiesta in plenty of time. He insisted that it had to be done by the next afternoon despite Diego's protests that they had until the day after next to finish any preparations.

So the day was spent choosing wines to take on Friday, making arrangements for the De La Vega cooks to help Victoria, making sure suits were tailored and ready, and fitting Felipe for a new outfit for the coming Fiesta.

Diego finally managed to get a bit of time to himself by sneaking into the cave half way through the afternoon. He sat at his desk and looked around the area where his secret lived. Soon it would not be needed and his life would be completely different. Diego was worried that the change might not be for the better.

This brought Diego's thoughts to the offer he had been given, or rather would be given. He wasn't sure what he thought about that. Alcalde was a lot of responsibility and he was not sure he would want the job, but then, if they ended up with another corrupt Alcalde, Zorro would be again needed.

And of course there was the garrison. With the population of Los Angeles increasing, trouble might arise, and if he didn't want to have to do all the work himself, the lancers would have to be better trained.

Diego sighed and let his head fall into his hands. It was such a difficult decision that impacted so many people. Victoria would obviously be affected, as he had told the Governor, her opinion would be a big part of the decision. His father would need to begin training Felipe to help him run the Rancho if Diego was busy being Alcalde. The people would definitely be affected.

It was such a life changing decision that he didn't really want to make it alone, but he knew that he would be expected to answer as soon as he was asked. He wished he could talk to Victoria about it, but that would give away the fact that he knew.

Diego was so caught up in his thoughts that he didn't hear Felipe come up behind him. He jumped when Felipe placed a hand on his shoulder trying to get his attention.

Felipe signed worriedly.

"Oh nothing is wrong Felipe, I was just lost in thought. Where have you been all day?"

Felipe smiled secretively before signing a quick response.

"In town? Why do I feel there is something more to that story? No matter. Maybe you can give me some much needed advice."

Victoria was distracted as she served her customers that day. Ever since the Governor asked to talk with her, she had been wondering what he wanted. He had said that it wasn't about Zorro's identity but she had some doubts. It was only by habit that she managed to get anything done that morning.

After what seemed like the longest morning of her life, it was time to close for Siesta. Just as the last customer left, the Governor entered.

"Hola, Senorita. Can we have that discussion now?"

A/N: Ok, I had to. It keeps people's attention. I now understand why Tammy does this (not that I'm saying she is not still the queen of evil). It is fun. Review soon.