VOLT: YA Fantasy by Dawn Brazil

Author:Dawn Brazil [Brazil, Dawn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-10-30T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 29

Joe, Ferris, and I exchange looks of frustration. “By foot is our only method of travel in VOLT. Of course you know that,” Joe says.

"Ah," she drones sweetly. "I am able to assist with this. I will kindly loan you one of my many vehicles, with a driver who knows well how to navigate our great city. He can get It to its lover in record time."

"What do we have to do for you in exchange for this kindness?" Joe asks.

"It is going to its lover, another Dud. It does not want you. Stay with me and I will allow the two of them to leave with my vehicle and my Feline driver.” She smiles triumphantly, rolls off the feathered pillow, and comes to stand in front of Joe again. “Don’t contemplate this offer too long, darling, or I might feel slighted.

She wrenches our hands apart.

I gasp and ball my fist to punch her in her furry face. Ferris snatches my hand before I can do it. She seizes Joe’s hands into her own, much larger and hairier than I’ve ever seen. “It won’t find what it wants and it’ll blame you, Joseph. It’ll be your fault. You didn’t live up to the promise you made It. Do you want that on your conscience? Again?” I glance over at Joe. His face is scrunched, like he’s working a difficult math problem. “I’ll let you see your mother for a while. But you’ll live here with me for a measure of time of my choosing."

What would she have Joe do? How long would he have to stay with her? It’s probably a horrible sign I’m considering this offer. Sometimes my level of selfishness astounds me. But still… Ferris could go back to what he was doing before me. Joe could too, eventually. They won’t be corrupted with my curse. But I don’t want to be in VOLT without them.

My heart is a fraud.

If I don’t take her deal, I’m ruining any chance of getting to The End on time.

I want to tell Joe to stay, but I don’t want them to think of me as selfish. Or… I don’t want to think of myself that way. Even more than selfishness, I don’t want to think about Joe being stuck here with this Boston. How will I feel if I get to The End, knowing what I sacrificed to get there?

Joe catches my eyes and for a second, I see the contemplation in his. He’s considering her offer. Friends don’t let friends make stupid decisions, he said.

At least, here in VOLT, he’s my friend. I have to believe that because he does. I shake my head almost imperceptibly, and I can tell by the quick breath he releases, and by his pleased eyes, he’s relieved. "We can make it on foot," he says. I bite my lower lip to stop the smirk I feel from rising to full tilt. I push her hand away from his.

"No thanks, you furry Boston," I say.

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