- We're going to have a soda - Gabriel proposed.

They went to a store two blocks away. 

They entered. Gabriel waited on the sidewalk. Leon to payed for the soda and Hector bought a bitter chocolate. They left the store. Hector leaned against an orange tree and started eating.

- Remember - said Hector. - Tonight, after dinner, at Jaguar's house. I want to show you the plan we've put together for the holidays.

What, your strategy for dominating the world? - Gabriel asked as a joke.

- It's something like that - Hector answered, laughing - You'll see. But not a word to anyone. State secret.

Gabriel drank a sip and passed the bottle to Leon.

- What's up? Is it something dark? - Gabriel asked, before he let go of a scratch.

-Suppose it. - Hector answered quietly. I want to take advantage of the last few weeks I'm underage. Anyway, don't let me surprise you if you know what government put us on a blacklist.

That night was the prom. At the top of a long table, Hector, Leon, Gabriel and

Brian, the one they called "Rich." Hector ate in the way he always do, tasting every bite, how he usually did it, but especially with the food of a party. Taking your time to finish his portion, of which he left nothing.

A moment later, champagne was served to the guys. Everybody raised their glasses to drink. Hector winked at his friends.

- For the struggle - he said in a low voice.

They hit the glasses. Then the waltz dance took place. Then the party continued.

Hector went out for a while. He stood for a while in the middle of the yard. Thoughtful, with a lost sight. He was looking up at the sky, remembering a few years ago when a friend of mine was watching the stars and talking about the universe, when a drunk (now former) classmate pushed him, almost throwing him to the floor. Immediately, without a doubt,Hector gave hit him and turned to come back indoors. The drunk tried to grab his legs him, but failed and fell to the ground. Hector came to the door, put his shirt on, picked up a slice of pizza that a maid offered him and went back into the saloon.

A couple hours later, the party finished People went to their cars, or to the sidewalk to wait for a taxi. The four friends were on the way out.

-That was a nice food, please! - Hector commented.

-My dad will take us to my house - said Gabriel.

- Well, I'll let my parents know - Hector answered.

León's cell phone rang. He took it out of his pocket, read a message, typed the answer, sent it and put it back on his pocket.

-Tamal says he'll be at my house. in ten minutes - Leon said - I told him to go upstairs and wait there.

Hector went to his parents' car. His mom was sitting in the front seat. Grandma's in the seat behind. His dad was waiting outside the car.

-Bat's dad will take us to Bat's house - said Hector

-Okay, let me know when I go to pick up you -his father answered.

- So you're going to the after party? - asked the mother.

- More or less - answered. I mean, no, but we're having a meeting with the guys at Jaguar's house now.

After he said goodbye, the young man returned with his friends. They got in the car and fell asleep. Bat's father woke them up when they arrived. Everybody got out of the car.

In a large and fairly long room on the upper floor of the house, Tamal was waiting for them. On a wall there was a wooden door and a library. On the front wall there were windows, half covered by branches and leaves of trees. On the side there were chairs and a table.

Jaguar, Bat, Rich and Hector entered. All five of them sat on the floor.

Let's wait until the others arrive. - Hector said while he hit his face with the palm of his hand. I hope they didn't drink so much. We're in the oven if I have to explain and they're drunk .

Two young men entered the room. Yaguareté got up.

-I'm bringing the big soda.

A few minutes later, four boys, who were a little younger, came in. Then they came some former classmates.

They all gathered around a table. Jaguar got there with the bottle. The rest of them started to ease the thirst. Hector started to reveal his project with enthusiasm. He put his hands on the top of the box.

You're gonna think I'm delusional, I'm crazy - he exclaimed. Not at all. Two and a half years ago I came up with this plan. Some had no idea what I was doing when they saw me drawing on a paper. Or they had no idea because I was angry when they took my notebook. What a problem if someone found out! Now you're gonna see what it's all about. It's going to be a mix of capture the flag, adventure, and maybe a little bit of that board game with the map, but in real life. That's not what they saw coming. Let's go, boys. Let's be the legend. I carry the motherland in my heart. Let's take it strongly. And I'm not talking about alcohol, so don't get expectations about it.

He lifted the cover of the box. Inside was a detailed map, with marks, pencil stripes and pins, holding papers with notes.

A mix of chantings and insults was heard.

Hector raised his hand and closed his fist and hit the table. Next to him was "Jaguar."

- Who cares! - he screamed. The one who has courage gets in! Whoever thinks it's crazy, the door is open, let him go! And he must keep silent and don't tell anything, so we'll keep going. And the one who stays is to go on!

Well, we plan to cross to a part of the country occupied by a foreign power to disturb - Hector said with his eyes closed and his hand in the jaw. You have to be very careful, otherwise it's high-risk. That's why I made sure I did the math right. Or at least I think I have an idea what I'm doing. And the ones who are over 18, collaborate on whatever they can and want but they stay here, so they play less.

Concentrated on its exhibition puts the index finger on the map

- I'm not very good at chess, but it will be check - he said.

He continued to explain his plan, pointing to different parts of the map. He put a toy plane on the map. Hector holdded the plane in front of his face, while he keeps communicating what he has in mind.

- Once we get to this point, get to the water! - said to put his finger on a sea location. He dropped the plane head down. Some laugh

You're so completely out of your mind! - Tell me it's joke! Now you're a suicide bomber! And you want to be a kidnapper! Don't tell me you want to kill us all! Because if it's true, you're just as mad as hell and I'm telling the cops everything!

Hector, relaxed, smiled and with his hand told him to stop.

I'm not gonna kill anyone - Hector refuted-. Point number one, let me speak. Point two, pay attention. Point three, I'm gonna have every possible care to make sure nobody dies. Besides, the plane's a purely emergency plan. Just emergency. Point four, I will not hold anyone illegally. Let's no one think about committing a very serious crime as a kidnapping, please! That's a super obvious thing! Besides, I took the job of checking the laws and the Constitution while making the plan, to make sure we always act under the law, unless something unexpected puts us in danger. About respect for the rules I'm going to be inflexible.

The explanations continued with the projection of slides on a wall. Hector and Jaguar gave indications while displaying tools such as a plume, rope or machete, and elements such as a tacuará cane. Apolo Gallo, one of his mates, sitting on the floor, took notes in a notebook.

At the end, those with questions or doubts were asked to raise their hands. These questions were answered quickly.

They were full of youth's enthusiasm. Challenge, project, adventure, action. An opportunity to prove your ability. Test yourself. With the country in the heart. They didn't just fully realize what they were about to do.

They did a round, hugging, jumping and singing.

Hector, my good friend, this campaign we will be with you again -they chanted in one voice-. We'll cheer up you with our hearts. Never dies!, I ask you please, we're half plus one quet and he wants to see you champion. Motherland Ra.

Well guys, that's all for now. Go to sleep if you want - Brian said-. The sun just came up, so I don't know. You decide guys.