Part 1: Introduction
She will never forget this evening. Although it was no later than 7 o’clock, the surroundings looked gloomy after the rain. She was wearing a long, black raincoat herself. She had just had an important meeting; feeling relaxed and distracted by love, lust, and desire for her own future fame and glamor. The path seemed to lead straight ahead and the destination was no more than a few measures away.
But, with the appearance of men in helmets and dark uniforms, which lasted about 20 long seconds, everything shifted to another side. The men in helmets, who had no faces, fell unnoticed from the sky on a motorcycle. The man in helmet 1 attacked from behind. The first contact with the weapon that the man in the helmet pressed against the neck of La Güera was followed by the first punch with a weapon, followed by a self-defense instinct, which materialized as a tearing scream.
The man with helmet 2 was waiting. So were the passers-by, who suddenly woke up. La Güera also awakened, trembling and in tears. The speed of the men with helmets decreased. Relaxed, they dissolved back into nothingness.
La Güera was still shaking when the men in dark uniforms, without helmets and with faces appeared. This lasted for approximately 1 minute. She could not remember more than a combination of numbers and letters she had seen on the back of the motorcycle …
-112FU was dizzying in her head….
– What is your name?
112FU – she stammered
– Sorry, but without a name.there’s nothing we can do for now…
Before she was able to give an answer, the men had already disappeared into thin air. Suddenly the night came, and she could no longer distinguish between the different men in dark uniforms.
Part 2: Oxxo
Everything has changed from that moment on. La Güera was now moving with certain difficulties. The harder she tried to become invisible, the more she stuck out. Each day was similar to each night.
One afternoon, at Oxxo (supplier of junk food and sugary drinks), she was approached by two men without helmets in dark uniforms.
Both of them opened their mouths at the same time:
– What is your name,niña ? You are not from here, you are foreign. Have you had any fun yet?
– No, none.
– Do you need fun, do you need protection,niña? You need protection, you need a man, but not an ordinary man. There are men who have special powers which can protect you. But they are only half human. Stay alert and you’ll soon find out…Try to catch them or you’d be caught.
– What do you mean ? How to catch it?
-You already have a cell phone…right?
-Yes, my third.
– Can we get your number now? The price will be revealed later.
Part 3 The Dog (Reforma)
Their confusing statement soon became clearer. She met a dog. The dog first introduced himself in the body of a man. It was evening and he wore a dark uniform.
-Niña, would like to help you. Where are you going? Where do you live? What happened to you?
-A lot of things have happened to me.
-It’s okay. Give me your number. I have what you need.
Maybe? …-55 78 29 20 05…. What are you talking about?
The first message came quickly….
– Hola mi niña!
– I don’t feel like a niña at all.
– You are already big …but weak… Well … I know what you need. You’re scared.
-Honestly yes… I have met men with helmets and dark uniforms and no faces. I’ve been told a few times that it was my fault.
-Don’t be afraid of me. I know everything… I’m a dog, I’ll beat anyone if I want to. I want to become your dog. I know how to send back the envy of witchcraft. I am already working on it. I have already talked to niños luceros. I will give you protection and I can do it, but you have to be mine. We don’t do bad things; we have to sacrifice some animals to be heard better. Santa Muerte herself always helps me when I need her.You’ll enjoy it. A few kisses and so on, it doesn’t cost much-it’s fine.
-Do you think I can catch you and use you as my protection?
– Don’t forget that the one who controls the power can use it as he wishes. For you, this means you have to decide whether to play along or not. The powers can also play against you.
Part 4: The Fish (Cuahtemoc)
She has seen the fish many times. He was standing in the same place all the time. Sometimes during the day, sometimes in the evening. But sometimes he was not there…. He always looked at her with big eyes. Not difficult to catch… Maybe just ask?
-Can I catch you …… I mean…take a picture of you?
-Can I have your number then? You have always been looking for me, you may catch me.
-Hmmm …. yes
The same day he got in touch:
– Hi! I have what you need… You may catch me although I am free as in the sea with which I arrive. I am not afraid of anything. Do you want to see my weapon? I’ll be happy to show it to you. I can handle it perfectly. It’s big and strong…
-??
– And you like it??
-Actually, I’m not used to seeing guns….
-But tell me, do you like it? With me, you’ll get first-class protection. I’ll come when you need me and visit you. I would like to kiss you…sometimes I am not there, sometimes I am with my wife and children…. But I always think about you.
Part 5: The Snake
Saturday morning she heard an unexpected question from an unspecified direction :
-I would like to know if you feel safe
In front of her stood the queue. He wore a dark uniform, black mirrored glasses. From his neck hung an oversized/overweight cross.
-I’m doing a survey as part of my work here. I wanted to ask you if you feel safe in this part of the city?
– Actually I do in this one but …. I have met men without faces, wearing helmets and dark uniforms….
– I will show you what to do if you are scared. You can always call me. Here is my private number…. Also, I like to fight…. If someone treats you badly, tell me so I can punch them in the face, anytime.
-Sure I will…What’s your name?
-Me? I am the snake, a cunning and constricting robber. I will always catch you.
– Aren’t you afraid?
– One should never be afraid. One should always be ready to die.
– I don’t feel ready for life yet …
– I am ready for both. And the Lord is always there for me
She didn’t hear from the snake for a few days …
-Hola
-Hola I haven’t heard from you in a long time….
– I was trapped for 48 hours …
-By who?
– By men in dark uniforms…. I failed to catch a man without a face. That’s why I was captured. You catch or you get caught yourself.
Part 6: The Chicken (Zocalo)
The day was hot as usual or even hotter than usual. The sun was harmful, in some cases it could be fatal. She was evidently in a state of panic. The sun had already burned the tip of her nose….
– Are you lost again?
– Where is the nearest metro?
– First your phone number, please, so I can see you again. Otherwise you’ll have to stay here, in the sun, my queen.
-Who are you?
-I’m a chicken …You can eat me …
-I haven’t eaten meat for several months. I would first like to know how to protect myself from men in dark uniforms with helmets and no faces….
– I’ll protect you. I want to become your best, most loyal friend. I would watch over you all night in your bed. You have to be mine. I can’t give you more than love to love you. You have to trust me. Neither I steal, nor I rape. I will treat you well every night. You are my happiness, my goddess.
Part 7 : The Bat (Insurgentes)
During the day, the bat sleeps while standing. During the night, however, it becomes active. May I help you ? Do you already know your way?
– To some extent yes, I always get lost.
-I will show you your way and also will accompany you home and in all activities in your house. There is only one thing, I have no money. I have taken out some loans and the money is somehow gone… But otherwise I am responsible and hardworking.
-What do you recommend that I do to feel safer?
– Catch me… Actually I will catch you …. If you help me with money, I will marry you and have children with you. That’s a good place to start. Maybe you will fall in love. You should trust me, I am the bat …And do you have to hurry up…you are not that young anymore….
– Actually, I haven’t planned to have children yet. I’ll have to think about it first.
– That’s perfect. You give me the money now and as a guarantee I’ll marry you. What will you give me? Preferably something made of gold … or a Rolex … you can’t imagine how these things fascinate me …
-Where will I get the money?
-Listen to me: you take the dollars from your boss in the office and you give them to me. I’ll take care of it and return it to you later. Nena, trust me. It’s a big chance for you, your last chance….