Chapter Eleven

The day and a half spent traveling at a steady speed through the tunnels seemed more like a year and a half to the small group.  Each dealt with their own special demons in the dark.  For Alice, it was the memory of running for her life. First from the cyborgs and, then, from her own people.  For Felix, it was his time with Ari.  For Arthur, it was concern about what happened back in Hopeville and how he, as the founding father, should address it once he returned.

Olga and Rex spent their time in silent worry about Kendra.  As did Kendra.  She was not only fully aware that her behavior was shifting, but she felt a change going on in her mouth that concerned her. 

“I need to talk to you,” Kendra whispered when she guessed herself alone with her aunt in the darkness of the tunnel.

“Can it wait?” Olga asked with a sense of urgency. “We should be out of these tunnels by early tomorrow.  Then, we c