Unexpected Visitors

Chapter 33: Unexpected Visitors

The Spectral Trackless air train glided silently through the sky, its photon propulsion system barely detectable as Zed and Jadyn made their way back from their shopping expedition. Zed's mind wandered, his thoughts a jumble of concerns and plans. The bag at his feet contained not just the fashionable clothes for his mother, but also an assortment of lab-grown and sustainable foods—a testament to the futuristic world they inhabited.

As Zed gazed out the window, he couldn't shake the feeling of unease that had been growing since their departure. The city below sparkled with holographic advertisements and streams of aerial traffic, but even its beauty couldn't distract him from the weight of his worries.

Jadyn's voice cut through his reverie. "You've been awfully quiet, Zed. Everything okay?"