Someplace Safe

We stood together. She grabbed hold of my hand and squeezed.

"I'll take you to your friends," she said.

I expected her to move toward the hall we went down before. Instead, she went to a set of what looked like elevator doors. "Where are you going?"

"This is the way to your friends."

I felt my pulse pick up. "But, I saw them go down that way." I pointed down the hall.

"True, but I had my guards take them out of here and someplace else. Someplace safe."

I wanted to believe her. "Okay."

The doors slid open, and she stepped inside. "It's fine," she said.

I stepped in with her. Immediately, the doors closed. With a jolt, the elevator moved upward and then started moving sideways. After a few seconds, it began to slant downward.

"What is this thing?" I asked, hoping to ease the tension I was feeling.

"Basically, it's a multi-directional elevator." She smiled. "You might as well settle in. We'll be inside a while."

"It reminds me of a rollercoaster, only not as bumpy."