12 Slade –––––––– “Where’s your car?” asked Liam. I began walking toward the sporting goods store. “I don’t know.” “Maybe it was towed?” offered Melody. “Were your tags expired?” “No,” I said, trying to remain calm. “Everything was up to date.” The others followed me, and when we reached the empty parking spot, I looked around, hoping it was just some kind of prank. That Bradan or Jimmy had shown up and moved it. “What are we going to do?” asked Chelsey, looking nervous. “Stay here. I’ll be right back,” I answered, walking around the corner of the building. Satisfied that nobody could see me, I shot up into the sky and began searching for my car. *** Chelsey “This is crazy,” said Melody, putting her hands on her hips. “How can a car just disappear?” “It can’t. I’m going inside

