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　　"Enjoyed the field trip, children?" Lucille asked, breaking the ice. She tried to smile, but failed. "That`s kind of a morbid thing to say."

　　Atlas shrugged. "I mean, we witnessed history."

　　"That`s right," Lucille replied. "A history that still remains a mystery. I think I might stay in the library tonight and see what I can find."If you encounter this story on Amazon, note that it`s taken without permission from the author. Report it.

　　Atlas scooted to the edge of his seat and said, "I`ll come with you."

　　Lucille looked at him in the rearview mirror. You could tell how eager Atlas was for his proposal. "I have a question for you, Atlas."

　　"Okay," Atlas said.

　　"Why are you so eager to come with me every single time I go somewhere?" Lucille asked.

　　The car became quiet. You couldn`t explain why, but the hairs on your arms stood up. You could see the tip of the New Helios town`s church, and instinctively, you released a sigh of relief. You can`t wait to go home.

　　"Because," Atlas said, "I want to know more about what`s happening around here."

　　Ah, the safest answer, you thought.

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