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elements used in both the book Escape to Witch Mountain as well as the
movie of the same name, although the book and the movie differ extensively.
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LIFE ON WITCH MOUNTAIN
By Kevin Haynes
CHAPTER 6
Since Tia had no luggage to carry, she made her way quickly from the drop- off point to her new apartment. As the assistant of a Senator she had quarters provided by the government. And, since she would need to dress professionally, Uncle Bené had arranged for her wardrobe to be in place in her apartment upon her arrival.
She marveled at that thought. There appeared to be a vast network of Homedwellers looking out for their own people. They had set her apartment up before she arrived, they had secured Tony's apartment and gotten the lease in his name even though he hadn't even been there yet, they had arranged for her to get this job . she was curious about how many were involved and how far the network extended.
It did make her feel more secure, and less alone, to know that there were others like her out here in the "real" world, working behind the scenes to make a difference. She hoped so much that she would be able to do the same. Tia knew that working as the assistant to a Senator was an important government job as far as earth people were concerned, but that didn't interest her. Her heart's desire was to make a real difference in the lives of Homedwellers and to make sure that New Home remained a safe haven for them.
She had the key to her apartment in her hand when she entered the building. While the apartment building itself wasn't noteworthy, she noticed it was much nicer than the place Tony was staying. She hadn't told him, but after Tony got his assignment, she had visualized his new home. It scared her to think that her brother would be living in a place like that, so she just didn't tell him. It was hard enough for the two of them to think of being apart for three years - they had always been together. She didn't want to make it worse than it was.
Her apartment, on the 8th floor, was much bigger than she expected. Perhaps by earth standards it wasn't fancy, but, with the exception of the short time she was at Mr. Bolt's mansion, it was by far the nicest place she had ever lived. To her, of course, being outdoors with the animals was the best - there's nothing "fancier" than a canopy of trees, soft green grass beneath you, and countless forest animals to talk with. But, if she had to live in a building, this one would do nicely.
She was exhausted, as much from the trip as from the sheer excitement of doing something she had never done before. She also couldn't shake the feeling, from somewhere deep within, that this adventure would change her life. And it wasn't a bad feeling - if her life was going to change because something terrible would happen or someone was going to die, she would have a completely different reaction. This feeling was that something good, something wonderful, was going to take place. She couldn't help but wonder what it was.
One thing she knew for sure was that, when she felt this strongly that something was going to happen, it would happen. It always did. She felt this strongly that Lucas Deranian would figure in their lives, and he did - he even convinced Mrs. Grindly that he was Tony and Tia's uncle. She knew in her heart that Mr. Bolt was bad, and that he would try to keep them locked away forever, and she was right about that, too.
But this time . something good? Something wonderful? Well, she'd have to wait and see. It will happen. She just didn't know when. Or what it would be.
After she set up her transmitter, she looked at the letter she had received stating when she would start work. Since she didn't have to be there until 9:00, she told herself that she needed to be up by 8:00. She had always had the ability to set an "internal alarm clock," as she and Tony called it, and always wake up when she wanted to. As soon as she had set it, she fell asleep right away. Her dreams were sweet and hopeful.
LIFE ON WITCH MOUNTAIN
By Kevin Haynes
CHAPTER 6
Since Tia had no luggage to carry, she made her way quickly from the drop- off point to her new apartment. As the assistant of a Senator she had quarters provided by the government. And, since she would need to dress professionally, Uncle Bené had arranged for her wardrobe to be in place in her apartment upon her arrival.
She marveled at that thought. There appeared to be a vast network of Homedwellers looking out for their own people. They had set her apartment up before she arrived, they had secured Tony's apartment and gotten the lease in his name even though he hadn't even been there yet, they had arranged for her to get this job . she was curious about how many were involved and how far the network extended.
It did make her feel more secure, and less alone, to know that there were others like her out here in the "real" world, working behind the scenes to make a difference. She hoped so much that she would be able to do the same. Tia knew that working as the assistant to a Senator was an important government job as far as earth people were concerned, but that didn't interest her. Her heart's desire was to make a real difference in the lives of Homedwellers and to make sure that New Home remained a safe haven for them.
She had the key to her apartment in her hand when she entered the building. While the apartment building itself wasn't noteworthy, she noticed it was much nicer than the place Tony was staying. She hadn't told him, but after Tony got his assignment, she had visualized his new home. It scared her to think that her brother would be living in a place like that, so she just didn't tell him. It was hard enough for the two of them to think of being apart for three years - they had always been together. She didn't want to make it worse than it was.
Her apartment, on the 8th floor, was much bigger than she expected. Perhaps by earth standards it wasn't fancy, but, with the exception of the short time she was at Mr. Bolt's mansion, it was by far the nicest place she had ever lived. To her, of course, being outdoors with the animals was the best - there's nothing "fancier" than a canopy of trees, soft green grass beneath you, and countless forest animals to talk with. But, if she had to live in a building, this one would do nicely.
She was exhausted, as much from the trip as from the sheer excitement of doing something she had never done before. She also couldn't shake the feeling, from somewhere deep within, that this adventure would change her life. And it wasn't a bad feeling - if her life was going to change because something terrible would happen or someone was going to die, she would have a completely different reaction. This feeling was that something good, something wonderful, was going to take place. She couldn't help but wonder what it was.
One thing she knew for sure was that, when she felt this strongly that something was going to happen, it would happen. It always did. She felt this strongly that Lucas Deranian would figure in their lives, and he did - he even convinced Mrs. Grindly that he was Tony and Tia's uncle. She knew in her heart that Mr. Bolt was bad, and that he would try to keep them locked away forever, and she was right about that, too.
But this time . something good? Something wonderful? Well, she'd have to wait and see. It will happen. She just didn't know when. Or what it would be.
After she set up her transmitter, she looked at the letter she had received stating when she would start work. Since she didn't have to be there until 9:00, she told herself that she needed to be up by 8:00. She had always had the ability to set an "internal alarm clock," as she and Tony called it, and always wake up when she wanted to. As soon as she had set it, she fell asleep right away. Her dreams were sweet and hopeful.