The Book of Life Page #4

then she said no.

So, what are you gonna do about it, son?

After stealing Xibalba's

magic medal in a battle

Chakal had risen to become

the king of the bandits.

But when Xibalba stole it back,

Chakal had come undone.

We found... We found the medal!

The medal of everlasting life!

It's in the town of San Angel.

- Are you certain?

- I swear! I swear!

A beautiful hero wears it to protect

the town! It looked just like that.

Gather my men. We ride for San Angel.

You've come back to me, medal.

I got this one for saving

some orphans from a fire

and then going back in for their cribs,

and then going back in for their toys.

And then I also saved a little puppy one

time that had a little thorn in its paw.

And this medal is for

having the most medals.

Well, here we are.

Thank you for this most

informative talk about you.

- I have something for you, Maria.

- That is so nice of y...

- I'm speechless.

- I know. Right? I get that a lot.

Good night, Joaquin.

- Wait. Maria.

- Yes?

My bonnet.

You kept it all this time?

Well, it's what's kept me going.

About my proposal, will you

at least just think about it?

Good night, Joaquin.

Yes! Yes, yes, yes!

Joaquin, you're awesome!

Yes!

Meet me at the bridge at dawn.

- I can't, Manolo. My father won't...

- Please, Maria. I beg you.

If she meets him alone

I will lose the wager.

Fix this for me, old friend.

Manolo.

Wise men say

Only fools rush in

But I can't help

Falling in love

With you

But I can't help

Falling in love

With you

This is... This is what

I wanted to show you.

It's so beautiful.

What you're feeling... that's how

I feel every time I'm with you.

I can't offer you a ring.

I have nothing to give but my love.

Oh, Manolo.

I may not be the town hero, Maria...

but I swear with all my heart

I will never, ever stop loving you.

And I will never stop loving the

man who plays from the heart.

- Snake!

- No!

Maria!

No.

Help!

- What did you do, Manolo?

- There was a snake and...

She's gone.

- Why didn't you protect her?

- Maria!

Oh, no. Oh, no!

This is all your doing! Leave!

Or so help me, I'll...

My little girl.

What have you done, boy?

What have you done?

- It should have been me.

- Yes. It should have.

- No! Maria died?

- That can't be right!

What kind of story is this?

We're just kids!

As the sky cried with rain...

Manolo went back to retrieve his guitar.

I will never see her again.

Are you certain?

You want to see Maria again?

With all my heart.

Think about what you say, boy.

With all my heart.

Done.

Maria...

No!

- Manolo, too?

- What is it with Mexicans and death?

But it can't end like this. Can it?

Oh, my sweet child, this is not the end.

Welcome to the Land of the Remembered!

I made it.

- And on the Day of the Dead, no less.

- Where... Where is...

You're going to be a little

disoriented at first.

Don't try to take it all in at once.

Let's start with your name.

- Maria Posada!

- Really?

Parents and their crazy baby names.

And there's no Maria Posada on my list.

No, no. I'm looking for Maria Posada.

My name is Manolo Sanchez.

Another Sanchez?

Man, that family just keeps growing.

My family! They'll help me find Maria!

Can you take me to them?

I would love nothing more than

to reunite a young couple.

Just hold on!

You know, I've been down here for years

awaiting my beloved honey bunny.

Hi, honey!

Too soon! Go!

The Land of the Remembered

was vibrant and joyous!

Everything was like the land above...

But it was more colorful...

It was more beautiful, it was more festive!

And, on the Day of the Dead...

that place was bursting with endless

parties and spectacular parades.

There, your family is in that one.

Get in there!

- Oh, yeah! Another Sanchez bullfighter.

- You are...

The amazing Carmelo Sanchez!

Yes! I was famous for

fighting bulls without a cape!

Capes are for cowards!

Can you help me find Maria Posada?

La Muerte can help you.

She helps everyone. Hold on.

The great Jorge Sanchez!

At your service!

I was famous for fighting bulls

with only one arm and one leg.

Arms and legs are for cowards!

You are Manolo,

the one who plays the guitar.

Yeah, that's me.

You know, when I was younger,

I always dreamt of singing in the opera.

- You did?

- But as you know...

Music is not work fit for

a Sanchez bullfighter.

The same story.

They crushed our dreams. Hilarious.

- He's new.

- He reminds me of me. But less handsome.

Of course! It's Luis

"El Super Macho" Sanchez!

I was famous for fighting

three bulls at once!

One bull is for cowards!

Grandpa! It's me, Manolo.

Manolo? I'm so happy to see you.

Why you disgrace the family name?

Playing the guitar!

You couldn't finish one bull?

You were a clown.

Sorry, cousin Chucho.

Welcome home, mijo. Your mother

will be very happy to see you.

Mama?

Manolo.

Mama.

Manolo!

I missed you so much.

Ay, mijo, it's been like

a hole in my heart.

I've waited so long for you.

But not long enough!

What are you doing here?

I'm here to be reunited with...

with the love of my life.

- You're going to love Maria, mama.

- I'm sure I will.

Manolo, you look just like your father.

So handsome, you turned out.

And I became a bullfighter,

just like you wanted.

Me? Are you crazy? Haven't you learned

anything from your family's history?

- What? But Dad said that...

- That Carlos.

Wait until he gets down here.

Now, come on, mijo!

Everyone, this is my son, Manolo!

And these are your Adelita cousins.

They fought in the revolution.

- And we won.

- No way!

Hey, primo.

Being with the whole Sanchez family...

And you, mama. This is incredible.

This is La Muerte's castle.

I don't see it.

Savage.

Come, she will help you

find my new daughter-in-law.

- It's so pretty!

- Now, this is a castle!

We were always La Muerte's favorites.

You know how bullfighters flirt with death?

And that's why there are

so many of you down here.

La Muerte's throwing a big Day

of the Dead fiesta for everyone!

Savage.

Ask her, mijo.

My lady, could you help

me find Maria Posada?

No one here can help you, bullfighter.

The Land of the Remembered

has a new ruler!

- Who, you ask? Lil' old me.

- You again?

But La Muerte would never

hand her domain over to you.

She lost a bet.

She would do that.

This land is finally mine!

- All thanks to you, Manolo.

- What?

La Muerte bet that

Maria would marry you.

I bet that Maria would marry Joaquin.

And since you're not around anymore...

Maria is going to marry Joaquin just to,

you know, protect her beloved town.

So, I win.

No, but Maria passed away.

I saw her. Oh, no.

Oh, yes.

- Mijo, what is it?

- One snake bite merely put her in a trance.

My champion easily woke...

the sleeping beauty.

Oh, my goodness. It's a miracle!

Thank you

I'm... I'm...

Alive.

Cheers.

One bite? Your snake! It bit me twice!

You cheated! You will pay for this!

In all my years, no one, in any realm...

has ever talked to me

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