Autumn in the City of Lights
“what do you mean, Karl’s responsible?” Daniel stuttered. “There’s no way on Earth he could have orchestrated The Plague.”
“You’re right. There is no way on Earth he could have done such a thing,” Grey said, keeping his tone even and steady. He glanced back and forth from Daniel to Shad. “But Karl is not from Earth... he is alien to this planet.”
A moment passed, then several more, and Daniel’s eyes went from confused to exasperated to disappointed. “Grey, this isn’t the time—” he started, but Grey cut him off.
“It’s not a joke. Karl is not from here. He brought The Plague, knowing it would kill nearly everyone. He wants to rule, and he wanted to start fresh with a clean slate.”
Shad whispered, “I knew it... ”
Three heads swiveled toward him. I had no idea whose eyes were bigger: Daniel’s, mine, or Grey’s. What caused Shad to believe Grey so quickly, when even I hadn’t believed him at first?
Daniel shook his head, beginning to grow irritated.
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