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had two vehicles that could handle it.”
    Sure enough, there were several huge piles of snow gathered at one end of the runway.  Wynd was glad that Jocelyn had been able to get everything cleared.  As they pulled out on the tarmac, Wynd saw the vehicle waiting on her.  It had six huge studded tires.  One set on front and two sets on back.  The tires themselves were probably four feet tall and over two feet wide.  It had a huge suspension system and was probably over fifteen feet long.  She could tell it was armored and had a smaller version of the Korak that the MAV had that rose up out of the roof.  It was sleeker and had a lower center of gravity than the MAV had.  Although the tires were a lot larger than the MAV, the vehicle sat at about the same height as the MAV.  Wynd guessed that this was to help prevent rollovers.
    As they pulled up alongside the vehicle, Wynd started gathering her things.
    “Wynd store your things in the rear equipment hold under the netting on the SAV,” said Jocelyn.
    “Why is it called a SAV?” asked Wynd.
    “It stands for Snow Attack Vehicle,” said Jocelyn.
    “Makes sense.  Is there anything else to do? asked Wynd.
    “No.  I am already linked to the SAV and everything is good to go,” said Jocelyn.
    Wynd got out of the MAV and loaded her things into the rear of the SAV.  Opening the door of the SAV, Wynd realized that with the lower profile she would be more in a reclining position.  As she settled into driver’s seat of the SAV, all the instrumentation lit up on the front console.  Although it looked to be missing some of the bells and whistles the MAV had, it still looked like a technological marvel. 
    “Are you ready Wynd?” asked Jocelyn.
    Wynd locked her harness in and said, “Yes.  Let’s get going.”
    Although it was mostly silent, Wynd could hear a rumble as the gears engaged.
    “Hang on to your hat, because we are outta here,” said Jocelyn excitedly.
    Wynd smiled at Jocelyn’s retort and then was slammed back into the seat as the six wheels sent a spray of snow twenty feet high as they took off.  At this speed Wynd was sure they would get there a lot quicker than she anticipated.  Jocelyn was driving like she was in one of those Baja races they hold in the desert.  They slid around corners and were jumping small hills as they tore out of Chattanooga.
    “You having fun, Joce?” asked Wynd.
    “Just kickin’ the tires Wynd,” said Jocelyn.
    Wynd rolled her eyes.  Jocelyn must have been watching some car movies lately.  Eventually the SAV slowed and started travelling at a steady pace.  It was almost dawn, Wynd realized that she had been awake through most of the night, and she was getting very sleepy. She laid her head back and within a few minutes was asleep.
     
     

Chapter 13
    Groggily Wynd opened her eyes.  It was totally dark in the interior of the SAV.  She could feel the rumbling and vibration so she knew they were still moving. 
    “Joce, have I slept through the entire day?” asked Wynd.
    Immediately lights poured in through the windows of the SAV. 
    “No.  I could tell that you needed the sleep so I darkened the interior,” said Jocelyn. “Did you rest well?  You’ve slept for five hours.”
    “Okay.  I’m getting a little stiff sitting in one position.  Where are we?” asked Wynd.
    “Travel speed has been limited in some areas so we are just now passing Knoxville.  We have only gone about a quarter of the way,” said Jocelyn.
    “Can we stop for just a minute and let me stretch my legs?” asked Wynd.
    The SAV slid to a stop.  Wynd smiled.  When you ask Jocelyn to do something, unless you tell her otherwise, it means now.  After walking around and stretching, Wynd took out one of the meals she had packed from the back and then got back in.  It took them over another hour just to get clear of the city.  Wynd was relieved when they finally made it back to the countryside.  Travelling was much easier in the