Disclaimer: Sailor Moon is a © by Naoko Takeuchi, Kodansha, TOEI Animation, TV Asahi, DiC and others. Its rights in Mexico have been awarded to Ban-Dai, TV Azteca, Editorial Toukan, Intertrack de México, Editorial Navarrete (Perú), Editorial Vid, Industrias Kay and others. Yaocihuatl Coyolxauhqui and any other character originaly developed in this Fanfiction are properties of me. Please, don't use them without permission. =========================================== Yaocihuatl Coyolxauhqui's Codex Amoxtli Ce: The Long Way to Redemption. Amatl Nahui (Chapter 4): The Girl without hands. =========================================== Milagros and Tameme were walking to the school, but she had the mind on two things: her new coach and the mysterious eagle-cavalier. Tameme: Hey, no cihuanton, hey, Hey...! Milagros: What? Unfortunately, she turned to see the dog at the precise moment when she connected with a street lamp, which resulted in a well deserved bruise. Tameme: ...Be careful with the lamp. Milagros: Thanks. Why do you took so many time to tell me? Tameme: I've been telling you 20 meters ago! Where your head is? Milagros: Well... sigh... I was just wondering who is he... Tameme: He? Who is "he"? Milagros: The Eagle-Cavalier. Tameme: (Facefaulted and mumbling) A-a-a-an E-e-e-ea-gle Ca-ca-ca-ca... Milagros: Hey, come on! Tameme: (Exploding in anger) You have met an Eagle Cavalier and did not tell me a single word!!!!!??? Where the &%#$%& is your head!!!??? Milagros: Wow! I didn't knew that mouth on you... Tameme: Don't change the subject! What the... Dolores: Hi, Milly! Milagros said thanks in her mind to Lola, while Tameme had to kept his anger for himself. Dolores: Hey, it seems like your dog have just met a cat! Did You made something bad to him? Milagros: I can't recall what, but it seems so... You almost can see the smoke going out from Tameme's ears! Dolores: Oh, damn, it's late. We must hurry if we want to be at the school on time. Milagros: What are we waiting for? (To Tameme) You come with us? But Tameme was already walking to the other side. Dolores: Honey, you surely made him something really bad... Tameme was walking back to Milagros' house, still fuming in anger. Tameme: (Lowly) An eagle-cavalier! How can she hide something so important to me?, How the hell does she know he's not an enemy? Voice: Don't worry, he's on our side... Tameme turned worried to see who had caught him talking, and resulted to be a beautiful woman. She was Bertha Domínguez. Meanwhile, Milagros was on her typewriting workshop, but 30 minutes had passed and her teacher hadn't arrived. Milagros: This is strange. Miss Lira is never so late for the class. Boy: There's a teacher's meet. Milagros: Now? How do you know, Beto? Beto: Because they're searching an agree about the new freak in town. Milagros: Freak? Beto: Yes, a new student. Milagros: But why you call him "freak"? Beto: Is not a him, but a her, and you'll find out why at the recess. Milagros: At the recess? Beto: Unless they force her to come to our workshop. She wants to take technical drawing. Then, one of the administrative workers entered to the classroom. Man: OK, boys, you have a free hour. You can go to the place of your next classroom. All the group left the work shop with a shout of joy, but Milagros was really curious about that new student. Milagros: A Freak? What does Beto means with it? Dolores: Hey, Girl, you are really sleepy today! Milagros: Lola, is it true that the classes were suspended due to a new student? For a moment, Milagros perceived a shadow on Dolores' eyes. Dolores: Well, yes, but it isn't something too enjoyable to refer about. Milagros: What happens? She has two heads, or what? Dolores: Something like that. Milagros: Let's go to see at the principal's office. Dolores. (sweatdropped) What? You know what can happen if they caught us? Milagros: Maybe, but a classmate and you had itched my curiosity, and now I NEED to know what's happening. Dolores: Oh, no! Let's forget about it. Sooner or later you'll meet her. Milagros: But why don't you tell what happens to her? Dolores: Because it's too disgusting. Milagros: OK, I'll see you later. (She walks to the classrooms nearest to the principal's office). Dolores: Milly. Don't count on me for this!, Come back, please! Milagros: Don't worry about me! Dolores: (a little angry) Alright. Just never say I didn't warned you! (She goes to her next class). Milagros: (To herself) Well, probably this isn't good. Maybe I must go back and forget about this... But I-really-NEED-to-know!! She saw another school's worker on guard near the direction, and he saw her! Man: Any problem, Miss? Milagros: Oh, no, no. I just have to go to the bathroom. Milagros entered a bathroom, and began to scan on her bag (again a complete mess inside) and found a binoculars. Milagros: I have almost four months carrying this thing for nothing, but I knew someday I would need them. She climbed on a lavatory, and began to adjust. When she focused, she saw a beautiful girl sitted in front of the principal. She only was able to see her from breast up, and there wasn't anything abnormal about her. She had a beautiful dark blue hair, dressed in a crow-wing style, probably old-fashioned, but it wasn't enough to call her a freak. Milagros: There must be something wrong. Maybe if I climb a little... She tried to stand on her toes, but then the lavatory (a very old one) bent behind her weight. Milagros: Oh-oh-oh-WWWWoooooohhhh!!! Lavatory and girl felt to the ground, producing a water-fugue which completely wet the girl. The worker entered to see what caused the noise and felt a big wish to laugh, but that wasn't his duty. Man: Well, young lady, you surely needed to go to the bathroom. Milagros: (Facefaulted)... A moment later, the man was leading her to the principal's office, and knocked at the door. Voice: Yes? Worker: Mr. Principal, we had an accident in the bathroom and I'm bringing you the cause. A moment later the door opened, and the Man entered a soaking wet Milagros. Principal: What happened, Mr. Cruz? Mr. Cruz: Apparently, this girl was standing over a lavatory, and it couldn't support her weight. Principal: We have a water escape? Mr. Cruz: Yes, Sir. Principal: OK, go and call a plumber, please. I'm sure this lady's parents will have no problem to pay for it. Milagros' face turned instantly white. Mr. Cruz: Yes, Sir. (Milagros prepared to follow him) Principal: Hey, hey, hey! Wait right there, Miss. You still have not answered the most important question: Why? Milagros: (Completely pale) W-w-wh... Principal: Why were you standing over a lavatory? Milagros: Well... well... Principal: Probably you had curiosity about our new student? Milagros: Well... I... Principal: There was no need for such circus. Let me introduce yourself to Miss Malinalli González. The other girl stood slowly, and gave Milly an icy look. As Milly appreciated, she had a beautiful dark blue face. Her face was also a pretty one. She had a good figure, well formed body, beautiful legs, nice arms and... and... Milagros' face blushed, which was more notorious due to her paleness: The new girl didn't have hands! Milagros: I...I am... I... Malinalli: (Coldly) Is good to see here will be better "shows" than me. Milagros: I'm sorry... I had no right... Principal: OK, young lady. Now you'll have to lead Miss González to her new classroom. Milagros: (With conviction) Yes, sir, with pleasure, yes! Principal: And I want to see you here after your last class... Milagros: ???? Principal: ...To wash the bathroom you damaged. Milagros: What? Principal: Or you prefer that I ask your parents to do it? Milagros: (Crying) Oh, no, sir, please! Everything but that! I'll do whatever you wish. (Without thinking, she jumped to kneel over principal's desk!) Whatever you wish! Principal: Leave the top of my desk will be a very good start. Milagros: Oh! (Now blushing completely). The scene was so funny, that Malinalli and the man with her could not avoid a laugh. "This girl has a beautiful smile", Milly thought. Principal: OK. Don't worry, Mr. González, we'll take care of your niece. And you, Miss González, consider yourself welcome to our school. Malinalli: Thank you, Sir. Principal: OK, Miss... Milagros: Tuchmetztli. Milagros Tuchmetztli. Malinalli: Touch-what? Uncle: Maly... Malinalli: Sorry, uncle. Principal: OK, lead Miss González to classroom 14, please. Your first class will be... mathematics. Malinalli: Yes. Uncle: Thank you very much, Sir. Principal: You're welcome. The Man and the two girls left the office, and Malinalli walked a little faster, which Milagros used to talk to the man. Milagros: Mr. González, I´m really sorry, honestly. I made your niece feel unconfortable, and it wasn't my intention. Mr. González: Probably she'll have some days mad with you, but please, don't leave her alone (His voice sounded worried). Milagros: Something wrong? Mr. González: She had many problems on her previous school. In fact, she has not made any friends since she came from Jalisco. Milagros: I'll do my best, Sir. Mr. González: Aniceto, that's my name. (To the girl) Hey, Maly, I have to leave now. (The girl ran and embraced him and kissed his cheek) Study a lot. Malinalli: Yes, uncle. Mr. González: And don't be su rude with this girl. She's really sorry. Malinalli: (looking icely to Milagros) If you think so... Mr. González: Bye, princess. (To Milagros) Bye Miss. Milagros: You can call me Milagros. That's my name. Mr. González:(After laughing loudly) Thank you, Milagros. I don't know why, but I think you'll help my niece a lot. (He walked to the exit). Both girls watched him go. Malinalli: Just tell me where, OK? Milagros: Come on, I already said I'm sorry, no? Don't be so tuff. Malinalli: Alright, guide me if it makes you happy. Both girls began to walk. Milagros: So, you come from Jalisco? Malinalli: Yes, from a town around Tepatitlán Voice: Think fast!! Both girls turned by instinct, but Malinalli merely felt the water weting her. It had been a baloon fulfilled with water. She was now almost as wet as Milagros, who recognized one of the boys. Milagros: Beto! You... But Beto and the boy with him were already taken by an ear for Mr. Cruz. Mr. Cruz: Quite funny, men, quite funny. (He took them to the principal's office). Milagros: Those clowns (Then he turned to Malinalli, who remained there, just looking to the floor). Hey, Girl, are you fine? Milanalli: (Barely containing her anger) Go... Milagros: B-but... Malinalli: Leave me alone... Milagros: But I don't... Malinalli: (Turning to her and shouting) I SAID GO!! Milagros: Well, your classroom is over there (she points). I'm really sorry. Milagros went away, leaving her standing there, trying to contain her tears unsuccesfully. At the recess. Malinalli was sitted on a lonely spot of the school, eating her lunch. Very carefully a hand put a message over her bag. When she turned to take her bag, she saw the note, a 4-part folded paper. She opened it and merely read. "I hope you're better now. You know where you may find me after school". It had no signature. It wasn't necessary. At 2 o'clock, the classes were ending, but Milagros went straight with Mr. Cruz's office. Milagros: I'm ready, Sir. Mr. Cruz: Holy...! Normally I even have to search for a punished student. In fact, I must look for to boys who "agreed" to sweep the yard. Milagros: (Facefaulted at the mere thinking that she had to wash a school's bathroom) Don't suppose I'm happy. I merely deserve it. Is a penance. Mr. Cruz: Alright. Please, wait in front the bathroom you already know. He went to look for the guys. Tameme: What? Something wrong? Milagros: (Surprised to see the dog sitted on her back). You always have to make this kind of appereances? Tameme: I asked first. Milagros: OK. I had a penalty for spying on the principal's office. Tameme: You were spying? Milagros: Yes, yes, I did something bad, but I was curious about a new student. Tameme: Why? Milagros: Well (sweatdropping), That's no important. Tameme: Someone is coming... Milagros: Come on, hide in the bathroom. It was Mr. Cruz, with the cleaning implements. Mr. Cruz: Those boys went away. I'm sorry for them, they'll have a very bad time with their parents. Here you are: bucket, cloth, chlorine... Well, you can start. I must report the escape of the boys. Milagros: Yes, Sir. (grumbling, while she enters the bathroom and fills the bucket with clean water and put a handkerchief over her mouth and nose) That Beto seems more a woman than me... Tameme: This means you'll not go to football practice today? Milagros: No... Hey! You hadn't been interest in my football practices ever before. Why are you so interested now? Tameme: (Now he sweatdrops) Me? No, nothing, it's just that I recognize that it is something important for you, and... he, he... Milagros: Don't worry, Dolores will report it to Manuel and Miss Bertha. Tameme: Fine. (Thinking) Thank god, it will give me time to recover. Probably I'll made a mistake if I see both together today. Voice: Are you talking with someone. Milagros: Malinalli? (she watched outside and saw the girl staring at her) What a surprise! Malinalli: (Smiling)You look as a Cowboys-film bank-robber. (More serious, she looks to the yard) Well, why you invited me to such an elegant place? Tameme looked the lack of hands of the girl, and immediaty understood the source of Milagros' curiosity; but otherwise, nothing else seemed wrong with her. Even more, she seemed a little... familiar... Milagros: Well, besides of telling you I'm sorry again, I... I... Y really don't know. (She starts to sweep) I suppose I just want to apologize again. Malinalli: OK, you already did it. Milagros: And you have accepted it? Malinalli ain't have expected such response, and for a moment she remained quiet. Then she noticed the dog's presence. Malinalli: Hey, who's the handsome gentleman with you? Milagros: He's my dog. His name's Tameme. Malinalli: He's so beautiful. Is really difficult to find "escuincles". Tameme inflated his chest. Milagros: You think so? Most of the people thinks is an ugly race... (Tameme looked at her, fuming. She sweatdrops) ...But I'm agree with you. He's a pretty guy! Malinalli and Milagros stood quiet a moment, while Milagros continued her sweep. Finally she said. Milagros: So? Malinalli: So? Milagros: You forgive me, or not? Malinalli: (laughing a little). OK, you win, I forgive you, but only of you allow me to give you company. Milagros: That's not neccesary. Tameme is with me, and your uncle can be worried. Malinalli: Don't worry, I already called him. I guess he's happy that Y can talk with somebody else... Milagros: Well, thank you. (To herself) Oh, damn, now I must do the water-closets. Just thinking on it makes me throw-up! Malinalli: Can I help you with the lavatories? Milagros: How? (She blushes) Oh... no. I'm sorry... I'm not... Malinalli: (Looking angry for a moment, but recovering watching Milly's shame) Don't worry, I'm used to such things. Malinalli put her bag on the floor outside, opened it with her toes (she was wearing sandals) and took out two black velcro wristbands. With her toes, she wrapped them near the top of her arms. Malinalli: Do you have a clean cloth? Malinalli: There, inside that bowl. Malinalli took the cloth with one of her bands, and asked Milagros for some soap. She put a little on each lavatory while Malinalli filled the plastic bowl with water. Then she began to wash. Milagros could not hide her admiration. Milagros: Holy...! You're really good. Malinalli: Everybody can adjust to anything, except to starving. Milagros: That's wise! Both girls cleaned in silence for a moment, with Tameme looking at them. Milagros: Hey, Malinalli, can I ask you something? Malinalli: What? Milagros: You promise not to get mad? Malinalli: Why? Milagros: Forget it! Forget it! I'm sorry. (She returned to clean) Malinalli: You want to know "how", isn't it? Milagros: No, no, really, if it makes you uncomfortable, forget it... Malinalli: It still hurts. For now, I'll only tell you that it was an accident. (Her voice broke a little). Milagros: (Sadly) However it was, I'm truly sorry. Malinalli: I know it now. Thank you. 30 minutes later, everything looked ready. Milagros took off the hanky form her face. Milagros: Ah! It looks better than my room. Tameme gave her a "you-can-bet-on-it" look that she doesn't like a bit, but couldn't say nothing. Malinalli: Yes. I must say we did a great job. Milagros: I really thank you (She took the cloth from Malinalli's band). Do you want to come with me to give this things to Mr. Cruz. Malinalli: OK. Milagros: Good, I... In that precise moment, they saw a known red light flying and finally flashing somewhere behind the classrooms. Milagros: (After a quick glimpse to the dog, she took her bag)...I... Y remember I forgot a pencil in my classroom. Please, wait me here! Malinalli: But, why? Milagros: (Running to the back yard) I'll be back soon! Tameme, stay with her! (She goes). Malinalli: What a weird girl... Tameme: (Thinking) Be careful, no cihuanton. When Milagros arrived to the backyard, she saw Mr. Cruz lying on the floor. Milagros: Jesus! Mr. Cruz? (He began to awake slowly) Mr. Cruz, are you fine? But when he turned, his eyes were red! Milagros: Heavens... (She took the nahuiollin from her bag, and while retreating, left it find the moon) To Nantzin Metztli, Ollin! A little later, she had transformed into Sailor Coyolxauhqui. Coyolxauhqui: Leave a good man like Mr. Cruz in peace, and do it now! I'm Sailor Coyolxauhqui, Goddess of the Moon, and to reach my redemption and protect the Macuiltonatiuh, I'll stop you! Suddenly, the heart crystal left the man's chest, materializing into a humanoid-form. It seemed an hibrid of human and bee. Demon: I'm Mictlaxicotli, and my lord Mictlantecuhtli commands me to destroy you. Coyolxauhqui: Why you all have to say this phrase? Suddenly the demon spitted something, and Coyolxauhqui had to jump to avoid it. It looked sticky. Voice: Milagros, you forgot... Coyolxauhqui: No!, GO AWAY, GIRL!! But it was too late, the monster had already spitted on her, nailing her to a wall. Coyolxauhqui: (Running to her) Malinalli!! She tried to free her, but soon she was glued too. Malinalli: How do you know my name? Coyolxauhqui: That's no important, we must get out of here! But the demon was walking slowly to them, preparing its sting. Both girls tried unsuccesfully to get free, when suddenly the glue fled away with them. They looked to see the Eagle Cavalier standing where they were. Eagle-Cavalier: This is a novelty. Normally I must force the demons out of their victims. Demon: Fool. You're my real target! Eagle-Cavalier: We'll see. The Demon jumped and fled, showing its sting, but the cavalier deflected it with his war stick. The monster kept striking, and the Cavalier deflecting, but meanwhile Coyolxauhqui was able to get Malinalli free. Coyolxauhqui: Well, girl. This is not a place for you. Hide! Hurry Up! Malinalli: But... Coyolxauhqui: We'll take care of this, OK? In that precise moment, the Demon surprised the cavalier with a spit, trapping his arm and stick. Coyolxauhqui: Cavalier! (She ran to cover him, lifted her right hand, and shouted) Hold right there, freak! Teocentzon Huitznahuac, Axcan! Nothing happened. She sweatdropped, and the monster took the chance to trap her. Coyolxauhqui: Why nothing happened? Tameme: It's not night time! You must evoke the northern stars!! Malinalli: (Sitted on the dogs back) Tameme! you spoke? The dog facefaulted, and turned to see the girl and try to ammend, when he saw something unexpected. An strange signal flashing on Malinalli's forehead! Tameme: Holy Gods! The Malinametl Sign! You are her!! Malinalli: What? Coyolxauhqui: Tameme! What are you doing? Tameme began to run in circles, while the demon ain't noticed it and kept walking to the caught warriors. Coyolxauhqui: Hey! Dog! But the Cavalier still had an arm and his feet free, and with a big effort gave the monster a kick in the jaw, making it fall away. Cavalier: (Struggling) Don't... worry... We'll get out of this... Coyolxauhqui: Here it comes again!! HEEEELPPP!! Meanwhile, Tameme had stopped, and a Silver Brooch, equal to Coyolxauhqui's but made of silver instead of gold, shined in the floor. Tameme: Take this, please! Malinalli: What this all means? Tameme: You're a chosen Yaocihuatl, the Maguey's Goddess, Mayahuel. No Cihuanton Coyolxauhqui needs you! Malinalli: But what can I do? Coyolxauhqui: (In dispair) TAMEMEEEE!! HEEELP!! Tameme: Please, take it with your arms, lift it over your head, pointing to the sun (She does). Now shout: "To Nantzin Chalchiuhxochitl, Ollin!" Malinalli: What? Coyolxauhqui: TAMEEEEMMMMEEEEE!!!! Malinalli looked at the warriors, and strangely knew she HAD to do it. Malinalli: Alright. TO NANTZIN CHALCHIUXOCHITL, OLLIN!" In that moment the gem began to shine, and the light cone was made. She opened her arms, and the Nahuiollin remained suspended in the air. While she began to spin, her fuku began to take form. When it was ready and she finished her turn, she re-rised her arms, took the amulet and put it on her chest, she kept her arms crossed over it, legs spread, and suddenly maguey leaves arised from each one of her "gloves". She already was Yaocihuatl Mayahuel! Coyolxauhqui was looking the monster's sting, almost on her nose. She was terrified. Cavalier: Stop! you said I'm your target! Demon: In this case, my dessert! She looked again at Coyolxauhqui, preparing to sting her. She closed her eyes tightly. Voice: TEOHUITZMETL, AXCAN! Suddenly, the monster flew between what seemed a rain of spines, and ended nailed to a wall! Mayahuel: I only gave you a little of your own medicine! I'm Yaocihuatl Mayahuel, Goddess of Maguey and protector of nature, and to preserve the Macuiltonatiuh, I'll stop you! The monster shouted in anger, while Mayahuel cut the glue with her leafs. Mayahuel: Are you both fine? Coyolxauhqui: Yes, thank you... you... Cavalier: Do it now, Coyolxauhqui. Coyolxauhqui: Oh, yes! (Looking to the demon) I'm ready. She prepared her Nahuiollin, while the monster began to get free, but it was too late for him. Coyolxauhqui: Cochiquetzalmetztli, Axcan! The Nahuiollin released its energy, and the monster dissapeared. A little later, the three guys and the dog returned the heart crystal to Mr. Cruz, and ran away to an empty classroom. A moment later, the Cavalier said. Cavalier: I'm glad to see you are here, Mayahuel. You will be a great help for the Macuiltonatiuh. I must go now. Tameme: Wait! (The Cavalier stopped and looked to the dog.) Then, is really you? Cavalier: I guess she finally told you... Yes, it's me. now I must go, but take care of the yaocihuameh. We must find as much of them as possible before Tlilcoatl's descent. Tameme: Tlilcoatl's descent? What does it mean? Cavalier: I'm not quite sure yet, but I'll find it out. We must hurry, my friend... (turning to the girls) ladies... (He goes) Coyolxauhqui: Wait! (she rushed to the window, but he wasn't on sight). You mean you knew him? Tameme: This is the first time I see him, OK? Coyolxauhqui: But who is he? What does he mean with "she told you"? What "tlilcoatl" means? Mayahuel: Please, excuse me, but I'm still a bit confused. Coyolxauhqui: Don't worry, it's... (she extended her hand, and then noticed Mayahuel had no hands!). Ma-Malinalli? Mayahuel: What...?, how do you...? Coyolxauhqui: (Smiling tenderly) I'll show you. I owe you this. (She crossed her hands over her chest and said) Tlazohkamatih... The light form the Nahuiollin enveloped her, and then Milagros appeared. Mayahuel: Milagros!? Milagros: Yes. Tameme: Just cross your arms and say the same. Mayahuel did it and said "Tlazohkamatih", and she became Malinalli again. Tameme: You are the second Yaocihuatl of the Macu... the fifth sun, Yaocihuatl Mayahuel, Goddess of agave. Milagros: I still think "Sailor" sounds better. Malinalli: Wait, wait! Do you both mean I'm some kind of prehispanic Goddess? Milagros: We both are. I don't know why, both we both are. Malinalli knelt on the ground, and began to cry. Milagros: (embracing her) Maly, I'm sorry. I can handle it by myself, really! Please, forget all of this has happened! Go and live your normal life! Malinalli: No way! Milagros: Eh?? Malinalli moved Milagros away. She was crying, indeed, but she also was... smiling? Malinalli: Tameme, What's on the balance with this? Tameme: Everything that we know. Malinalli: It means I can do something really extraordinary? Milagros: You are extraordinary already. You don't need to do this. Tameme: No Cihuanton, you don't know how powerful our enemies can be. You alone will not be able to handle it. Malinalli: Don't worry, doggie, I'll not leave her do it. (Milagros looked surprised at her) Yes, baby, finally you found me, and I'm on this. No one will hurt my uncle or my world, only over my death body. Besides, I can see you want to fight "for love and justice", isn't it? Milagros: Malinalli (both embraced again, crying lightly). You know? I'm sorry about our beginning. But... (She smiled again, now in a candid way) I'm Milagros Tuchmetztli. Nice to meet you! (She offered her right hand). Malinalli: (Offering her right stump) Malinalli González. The pleasure is mine! ========================================================= END OF CHAPTER 4