Looking for Alaska (Entry 3)

   Thanksgiving had just passed and classes were starting up again as Alaska mentioned to Pudge her idea of a new prank. Pudge asked to know what the prank was but she said she had to discuss it more with the Colonel. This annoyed Pudge because instead of going home for Thanksgiving, he stayed so Alaska would not be alone, but it seems that she still enjoys the comfort of the Colonel. The Colonel wouldn't tell Pudge a word about the prank, except that it was to be called Barn Night, and that when he packed, he should pack for two days. The next three days were torture for Pudge, as the Colonel and Alaska were always together and he was never invited. So to pass the time, Pudge finished his religion paper that he had been procrastinating on for so long.

   It was finally Friday, the start of the prank. After Pudge's successful precalc exam, he packed preparing for two days and then headed off to get Takumi. The Colonel, Pudge, and Takumi all walked up to the Eagle's house together getting ready to lie straight to his face. "I'm taking Miles and Takumi home for the weekend to New hope," the Colonel told him. The Eagle gave them an unsure look and then said that he was going to call his mom just to make sure. Takumi & Pudge's eyes both bulged from their heads as sweat treaded down their face, while the Colonel didn't flinch. "Chip and Miles and Takumi will be at your house this weekend?... Yes, ma'am....Ha!...Okay. Bye now." The Colonel's mom had saved them from what could've been a disaster.

   The three of them walked off to the barn with full smiles on their face. Alaska was already there and ready when they showed up, while Lara would be an hour late. Everybody was sitting on sleeping bags and enjoying the warmth of the barn, when the Colonel pulled out a single piece of paper and read from it. "The point of this evening's festivities is to prove once and for all that we are to pranking what the Weekday Warriors are to sucking. But we'll also have the opportunity to make life unpleasant for the Eagle, which is always a welcome pleasure. And so," he said, pausing as if for a drumroll," we fight tonight a battle of three fronts..." I will not go on to tell you what happens during the prank and what exactly they do, as that is for you to find out. All I will say is that the prank involves firecrackers, the school's computer network, and no room for error. The reason I chose to tell you this section is because it is one of the biggest things that happen in the book, and the prank has a big affect. Also it is one of the most enjoyable parts to read because it contains the most action and also humor. I guarantee if you read this book, this section will be one of your favorites.