Chapter 27: Dead Zone

Livia

I sat in the front-row middle seat, leaning against Apollo's shoulder. Parker was focused on driving while Cassian was in the passenger seat. Those two always seemed to be joined at the hip. The others were behind me, clowning at each other as usual.

Beep Beep

"What's that kitten?" Apollo questioned, looking down at me.

"A Satellite Radar Beacon, SRB for short. It notifies Underground Citizens of nearby entry points."

Adrian chuckled, taking a sip of his 1947 Cheval Blanc. "Once we enter the Underground, think of yourselves as nothing because your life depends on it. Everything you are here means nothing to the people of the Underground. Partially nothing. Aside from Livia and I, you have no stature."

"You forget something, Adrian. We must make it through Dead Zone before reaching Race Capitol."

"Ahh, I forgot about that. It's been so long."

"What's Dead Zone?" Jack asked curiously.

"Dead Zone is the gateway surrounding the Underground like a forcefield. It's inaccessible and he