*Carlos, unable to sleep at the church, goes to his old apartment and changes into fighting gear. He though earlier in this adventure that "Mr. X-Man" was gonna see what it was like to deal with an angry fag. Now, it looks like Evil Antonio was gonna find out. He completes the look, thick demin jeans, tucked into black leather boots, black leather jacket, black gloves, sunglasses, (hey, he may be in for the fight of his life, but he STILL must look good!) Dagger tied to his left thigh, secret weapon in his gloves. As he prepares to leave, he hears a voice behind him.*
"well, well, well! I didn't know that tonight was bondage night!"
*It is Javier Pantalones-Afeminadas (Javier Sissy-Pants), home early from his trip.*
(Javiar) "You know what it does to me when I see you all suited up."
(Carlos) "I have no time for this Javiar. I have to go."
(Javiar) "I knew this was your life when I decided to hook up with you, but the least you could do is say 'Hello' to me."
(Carlos) "I'm sorry mi amor, but like you said, you knew what my life would be like when you decided to spend it with me. It is good to see you though, very good, I wish I could spend time in your arms tonight."
*Carlos walks over to Javiar and grabs him tightly. Javiar leans in kisess Carlos passionatly. Carlos runs his fingers through Javiars hair and down his face, and slowly pulls away.*
(Carlos) "I must leave now. If it is meant to be, I'll be back."
*Carlos makes his way across town, and arrives unannounced at Tiana's house. He walks around to the back and sees Teresa at Evil Antonio's neck. He stands back, willing to let her finish the job. Teresa gets distracted by Carlos' appearance, and looses focus. Evil Antonio takes this oportunity to back hand Teresa, and she is pushed back. Carlos runs forward with the dagger and stabs Antonio. The wound instantly heals, but for a moment, he hears the Good Antonio yell out.*
(Evil Antonio) "So, look who's back in the flesh......"
(Carlos) "yes, I'm back friend. I'm looking for a way to bring you back, and for now, that means keeping you from Tiana."
(Evil Antonio) "Let me guess, or you'll die trying?"
(Carlos) "No....or I'll kill you trying!"
*Evil Antonio leaps for Carlos, and grabs him, but Carlos grabs Antonio's neck in his right hand. Evil Antonio screams in pain and has pure white smoke rising from his neck, where Carlos holds him. He screams loudly and disappears.*
(Teresa) "What did you do to him?"
(Carlos) "I knew that Holy Water really had no effect on him, but being evil, he had to be effected by good. I placed a conscreated host in my right glove. Catholics believe it's the Body of Christ, and a very powerful weapon against evil."
(Teresa) "I'm impressed."
(Carlos) "Evil Antonio won't be back tonight. He has to heal from the wounds I inflicted to his neck, and his pride. We need to research his background. Perhaps there's a clue as to how he became this way, and how we can reverse it. As long as he doesn't sacrifice Tiana, the change is not permanent, and we can get Antonio back."
(Teresa) "Not that I want him back. He's causing much problems for me now."
(Carlos) "Countess, I don't mean to pry, but I feel it's time you talked to Tiana. As an adult, she has a right to know about her past, and her powers. If she learns quickly enough, she could use them to protect herself."
(Teresa) "I'm glad you're back, but don't overstep your bounds. Are we clear on that?"
(Carlos) "Yes Countess."