When tech billionaire Elon Musk receives a tearful 2 a.m phone call from his ex-wife about their daughter Nova he drops everything to race to her rescue what begins as a desperate flight across the country quickly spirals into a highstakes confrontation with a dangerous tech cult that has sinister plans for his brilliant 10-year-old daughter but the most shocking revelation isn't the cult's experimental Consciousness transfer technology or their heavily guarded desert compound as Elon fights to save his daughter from a mad scientist's dangerous machine he'll discover the real reason behind that late night crying call a truth
that will change his life forever elon Musk was in the deepest part of sleep when the sharp ringtone cut through the darkness like a knife his eyes snapped open but his brain was still fuzzy with sleep for a moment he Didn't know where he was the minimalist bedroom of his Texas house came into focus slowly no windows just smooth walls and the soft glow of blue light from his phone that sound again his phone was ringing he fumbled across the nightstand knocking over a glass of water cold liquid spilled across his hand as he grabbed
the still ringing phone 3:00 a.m the screen read and below that a name he hadn't seen pop up on his phone in months tara his ex-wife Elon Sat up straight suddenly wide awake tara never called him especially not in the middle of the night they communicated through assistants and lawyers occasionally through brief polite texts about NOVA but never phone calls and definitely never at 2:00 a.m something was wrong his thumb swiped across the screen tara his voice came out rough with sleep the sound that came through the phone wasn't words it was sobbing deep ragged
sobs that made his stomach Clench "tra what's wrong?" He was standing now pacing barefoot across the cold floor her voice came through broken like she could barely get the words out between sobs "elon I need help are you hurt is someone there?" His mind raced through possibilities each one worse than the last it's about Nova those three words hit him like a physical blow nova their brilliant curious big-hearted daughter 10 years old and already building robots and asking questions About Mars that even his engineers struggled to answer what's happened to Nova he was already moving
grabbing pants from the chair beside his bed holding the phone between his ear and shoulder she's Tara's voice cut off suddenly tara elon stared at the screen call ended he tried calling back immediately straight to voicemail he tried again same result a third time nothing his hands were shaking now He pulled a shirt over his head and jammed his feet into sneakers without bothering with socks nova something had happened to Nova elon dialed his assistant Riley who answered on the second ring despite the hour sir I need the jet ready now fastest route to Austin
he was walking quickly to his home office turning on lights as he went is everything okay sir riley's voice was instantly alert no trace of sleep i don't know tara just called me crying About Nova then the call dropped and now she's not answering he tried not to let the panic show in his voice but it was there making the words come out too fast too sharp i'll have the jet ready in 20 minutes car will be at your house in 5 make it faster elon was throwing things into a backpack now charger tablet wallet
he tried Tara's number again voicemail he tried Nova's phone the special purple phone he'd given her for her last birthday with the custom space Themed case straight to voicemail too hey Novastar it's Dad call me right away okay it's really important his mind was creating terrible pictures nova hurt nova scared nova in danger each thought was a stab of fear elon looked around his big empty house all clean lines and expensive minimalism and felt completely helpless with all his billions all his companies and rockets and fancy cars he couldn't reach his daughter when she might
need him most he tried Tara's Neighbors but they didn't answer either it was the middle of the night after all thei car was waiting when he rushed outside the driver holding the door open elon barely noticed him he was still trying Tara's number over and over as the car sped toward the private airfield memories of Nova flooded his mind her tiny face the day she was born red and angry and perfect her first steps tottering across Tara's living room with her arms outstretched toward him Teaching her how the rockets worked her eyes huge with wonder
the way she looked on the days he picked her up for their weekends together excited but also careful like she was afraid to show how happy she was to see him had he let her down had his work pulled him away from her when she needed him he didn't see her enough he knew that the divorce from Tara had been messy and afterward he'd thrown himself into his companies even more than before sometimes weeks went by Where his only contact with Nova was video calls quick distracted video calls where he was often multitasking checking emails
while she told him about school the private jet was humming and ready when the car pulled up to the airfield two pilots stood at attention by the steps riley had come through as always "how long to Austin?" Elon asked the captain as he bounded up the stairs "2 hours and 10 minutes with good tailwinds sir." "Too long far too Long." As the jet taxied down the runway Elon tried the hospitals in Austin none had any record of a child named Nova Musk being admitted he tried the Austin police but without evidence of immediate danger they
wouldn't do a welfare check yet the jet lifted into the dark sky and Elon stared out the window at the shrinking lights below he had never felt so powerless in his life not when his companies nearly went bankrupt not during the worst days of public Criticism nothing compared to this this terrible helpless waiting while somewhere for some reason his daughter's mother had called him crying in the night the sleek private jet cut through the darkness carrying him toward whatever waited in Austin 2 hours that would feel like forever elon closed his eyes gripping his silent
phone like a lifeline and did something he hadn't done in years he prayed not to any god in particular just a desperate plea sent Out into the universe keep Nova safe let her be okay the jet engines hummed steadily as they reached cruising altitude elon checked his phone again still no messages from Tara he tried her number for what felt like the hundth time straight to voicemail tara please call me back as soon as you get this i'm on my way to Austin i'll be there in less than two hours just tell me Nova is
okay he hung up and stared at the phone's wallpaper a photo of Nova from Last summer she was standing beside a small robot she'd built her smile wide and gaptothed her dark curly hair pulled into two puffy pigtails she had Tara's hair and his determination the flight attendant offered him coffee he took it without really seeing her his mind miles away racing through every terrible possibility "sir is there anything else you need?" the attendant asked concerned in her voice "elon looked up suddenly Back in the present contact my head of security Reed tell him to
meet me at Tara's house as soon as possible." As the attendant hurried away Elon pulled out his tablet and opened the trackings app he'd installed on Nova's phone for emergencies only he'd promised Tara this definitely counted the app showed Nova's last location as Tara's house but the signal was off now either her phone was turned off or the battery was dead his coffee grew cold as he stared at the map Willing the little purple dot that represented Nova to reappear when that didn't work he opened his email and sent a message to his assistant Riley
need info on all hospitals in Austin area also check with Nova's school any recent incidents absences etc contact Nova's doctor too and find out if Tara has been acting strange lately check social media credit card purchases anything unusual while waiting for a response his Mind wandered to the last time he'd seen Nova 3 weeks ago he'd taken her to the SpaceX facility shown her the new rocket design her eyes had lit up as she asked question after question she wanted to know everything how the engines worked how astronauts would live inside how long it would
take to reach Mars "i want to be the first kid on Mars," she'd told him her chin lifted with the same determination he recognized in himself "maybe you will Be," he'd said meaning it "and now where was she was she scared in pain calling for him the thought hit him like a physical blow he'd been absent so much working when he should have been with her missing school events because of lastm minute meetings rescheduling weekends because of rocket launches what if something terrible had happened and his last real memory with her was showing her around
a rocket factory instead of just being her dad his phone Buzzed with an email from Riley checked all major hospitals no record of Nova or Tara school reports Nova has perfect attendance no unusual incidents her doctor hasn't seen her since her checkup 3 months ago terara's social media has been quiet for two weeks last post was about a tech conference in Austin credit card shows normal purchases until yesterday groceries gas takeout nothing unusual i've arranged for a car to meet you at the airfield elon read the Message twice everything normal until yesterday then Tara's 2
a.m call what had happened in the last 24 hours he tried calling Nova's favorite babysitter Jade but got no answer it was 3:30 a.m now of course she wasn't answering the jet hit a patch of turbulence shuddering slightly elon barely noticed he was lost in memories of Nova as a baby so tiny in his arms with that fuzzy dark hair and eyes that seemed too knowing for a newborn he remembered the first time She'd said "Da." The first time she'd fallen asleep on his chest the way she smelled after her bath he hadn't been there
enough not nearly enough if something had happened to her "No he couldn't think that way nova was fine she had to be." He tried Tara again voicemail nova's phone voicemail tara's parents no answer his frustration grew with each failed call he was Elon Musk he ran multiple billion-dollar companies he built rockets that went to space and He couldn't reach his own daughter the pilot's voice came over the intercom mr musk we're beginning our descent into Austin weather is clear current local time is 4:12 a.m elon looked out the window the sky was still dark but
he could see the faint glow of the city lights below somewhere down there was Nova and he would find her no matter what the landing gear deployed with a mechanical wine elon buckled his seat belt and kept his eyes on the Approaching city he pictured Tara's house the modern twostory inwadim a quiet neighborhood with the big oak tree in the front yard and Nova's treehouse in the back was Nova there right now safe in her bed with the glow-in-the-dark stars on her ceiling or was she somewhere else somewhere he couldn't find her the wheels touched
down with a squeal of rubber on tarmac elon was unbuckled and standing before the jet had fully taxied to a stop Ignoring the flight attendant's concerned look as promised a black SUV was waiting on the tarmac elon hurried down the steps and climbed inside without a word to the U driver tara Musk's address he said before remembering she'd gone back to her maiden name after the divorce i mean Tara Wilson's house and hurry as the SUV pulled away from the airfield Elon tried Tara one more time the call went to voicemail as expected but this
time he Noticed something the message was different instead of Tara's usual greeting it was the default robotic voice the person you are trying to reach is not available her voicemail greeting was gone that was new and troubling the SUV sped through the empty pre-dawn streets of Austin carrying him toward whatever waited at Terara's house elon clenched his fists on his knees willing the car to go faster he would find Nova he had to the SUV pulled up to Tara's House just as the sky was beginning to lighten it was still dark enough that Elon could
see there were no lights on inside the house stood silent and still the big oak tree in the front yard casting long shadows across the perfect lawn something felt wrong tara was an early riser she should be up by now especially after calling him in such distress elon jumped out of the car and ran to the front door he pressed the doorbell and heard it chime Inside no response he knocked hard the sound echoing in the quiet neighborhood tara Nova he called out not caring if he woke the neighbors still nothing elon pulled out his
keys after the divorce Tara had given him an emergency key just in case Nova ever needs you and I'm not available he'd never used it before the key turned easily in the lock the alarm system didn't beep as he opened the door it wasn't armed another bad sign tara always set the alarm hello Tara nova his Voice bounced off the walls of the empty entryway silence answered him he flipped on the lights everything looked normal almost too normal the house was perfectly clean everything in its place no signs of a struggle or hurried departure no
broken glass no overturned furniture just empty elon moved quickly through the first floor kitchen spotless dishes put away living room pillows perfectly arranged toys neatly in baskets home Office computer closed desk organized he took the stairs two at a time nova he called again voice cracking with fear nova it's dad nova's bedroom door was decorated with a handpainted sign nova's universe knock before entering he knocked automatically forgetting for a moment that she wasn't likely to answer when no small voice called "Come in," he pushed open the door nova's room was just as he remembered it
walls painted deep blue With glow-in-the-dark stars on the ceiling bookshelves filled with science books and space models her desk with the special computer he'd given her for her birthday but nova and something else was missing too robbie her stuffed robot the blue plush toy with the silly smile and bendable arms went everywhere with Nova she'd had it since she was three elon checked her closet not sure what he was looking for her clothes hung neatly her shoes lined Up on the floor nothing seemed out of place except for the missing stuffed robot he moved to
her desk looking for clues her tablet was there but powered off he turned it on only to find it was password protected he tried guessing space Girl Mars 2045 rocket ship but nothing worked what did catch his eye was the science project on her desk a detailed model of a bot Mars colony with tiny 3D printed buildings and a dome made of clear Plastic a small note in Nova's careful handwriting read "Mars colony alpha based on dad's plans for 2040 mission his throat tightened she had been following his work trying to connect with him even
when he wasn't there elon moved to Tara's room next the bed was made as if she hadn't slept in it her closet looked normal no obvious missing clothes her bathroom was tidy makeup arranged perfectly back downstairs Elon noticed something he'd missed before Tara's phone smashed on the kitchen floor near the refrigerator partially hidden by the island counter he picked it up carefully the screen was completely shattered the case cracked that explained why she hadn't answered his calls but not why the phone was broken or where she and Nova had gone as he turned to place
the broken phone on the counter something on the refrigerator caught his eye a symbol drawn in what looked like red marker a Circle with a triangle inside it and strange lines radiating outward like sunbeams he'd never seen anything like it before he took a photo of the symbol with his phone a chill running down his spine this wasn't just a random doodle it was deliberately drawn the lines precise and careful elon's phone rang suddenly making him jump he answered without checking who it was tara no sir it's Reed i'm outside his head of securityurities's Deep
voice was a disappointment elon opened the front door to find Reed standing there a tall solid man with closecropped hair and alert eyes that missed nothing "the house is empty," Elon said as Reed stepped inside no signs of struggle but Terara's phone is smashed and there's a weird symbol drawn on the fridge reed nodded taking in the information with professional calm when did you last hear from your Daughter we video chatted 3 days ago everything seemed normal she was excited about her science project elon ran a hand through his hair realizing how little he knew
about Nova's daily life terra called me at 2:00 a.m crying mentioned something about Nova then the call dropped reed was already examining the broken phone could be deliberately smashed or accidentally dropped hard to tell and this Elon pointed to the symbol on the refrigerator reed took a photo With his own phone i'll look into it could be nothing kids draw strange things sometimes not Nova and not on the refrigerator tara has strict rules about drawing only on paper elon knew that much at least he continued searching the house while Reed made calls in the kitchen
he opened Tara's laptop which sat on the breakfast bar password protected of course he tried several combinations before something clicked in his memory nova's Birth date and her name tara used it for everything important he typed Nova Stars 2014 and the screen unlocked "i'm in," he called to Reed who joined him at the counter the browser was still open to a page that made Elon's blood run cold "the Enlightened Ones a group he'd heard about in Silicon Valley circles they claimed to be developing technology to transcend human limitations most people considered them harmless technology enthusiasts
with eccentric Beliefs but some warned they were becoming more cultlike in recent years tara's browser history showed she'd been visiting their website regularly for weeks there were searches for the Enlightened Ones membership and quantum consciousness technology benefits for children read Elon said his voice tight with fear i think Tara got mixed up with this group reed looked over his shoulder theus enlightened ones i've heard of them they recruit wealthy tech people Promise them access to advanced technology that can supposedly elevate consciousness elon's phone buzzed with a message from Reed's team reed checked it and looked
up face grim that symbol on the fridge it's their logo elon clicked through more of Tara's browser history and found something even more disturbing an email with the subject line invitation to transcendence ceremony today he opened it with shaking hands the message was brief but chilling tara And Nova Wilson your presence is requested at today's transcendence ceremony nova has been selected as our first child vessel for the great ascension please arrive by 1000 a.m bring nothing but open minds and willing hearts location enlightenment compound sector 7 Desert Road 30 mi east of Austin for a
brighter future Dr marcus Venolon checked the time 5:47 a.m the ceremony was in just over 4 hours reed," He said turning to his security chief with determination replacing his fear "we need to go to this compound now." Reed nodded already tapping on his phone "i'm getting satellite images of the location and I'm calling in my team." While Reed made arrangements Elon studied the strange symbol more carefully the circle with the triangle inside it seemed familiar somehow like something he'd seen before but couldn't quite place the lines radiating outward Reminded him of how children draw the
sun except these lines were perfectly straight measured he sent the photo to his assistant with a message need all information on this symbol connected to group called the enlightened ones urgent what do you know about this group elon asked Reed who was now studying Tara's laptop tech cult started about 5 years ago by Dr marcus Van he was a respected neuroscientist until he started claiming he could transfer human consciousness Into digital form reed scrolled through more pages on the laptop they believe in something they call the great ascension uploading human minds to create a perfect
digital society and they want to use Nova for this the thought made Elon's stomach turn his daughter his brilliant curious daughter in the hands of these people according to this email yes they call her a vessel whatever that means reed pointed to another message in Tara's Inbox looks like Tara's been corresponding with them for months started after she attended a tech conference in February elon remembered that conference he'd been invited to speak but had declined due to a rocket launch tara had gone instead representing her AI ethics foundation "does it say anything about their technology
what they're planning to do?" Elon asked looking over Reed's shoulder "they call it the quantum bridge Supposedly allows consciousness to transfer from biological to digital form." Reed's voice made it clear what he thought of such claims elon knew enough about brain science to know this was impossible with current technology whatever these people were doing it wasn't what they claimed and that made it even more dangerous his phone buzzed with a response from Riley symbol is confirmed logo of the enlightened ones circle represents unity triangle represents ascension rays represent enlightenment spreading group has about 200 members
mostly wealthy tech investors and engineers headquarters is a compound outside Austin they've been investigated twice for tax issues but nothing criminal leader Dr marcus Vin previously worked at Neurolink Labs until fired for ethical violations related to human Testing elon's blood ran cold neurolink Labs was one of his competitors in brain computer interface technology he remembered hearing about a scientist who'd been dismissed for trying to rush human trials was that then a distant memory surfaced a conference 3 years ago a tall man with intense eyes approaching him talking rapidly about accelerating human evolution through neural interfaces
elon had dismissed him as another Silicon Valley dreamer with big Ideas but no practical knowledge of the limitations now that same man might have Terara and Nova reed interrupted his thoughts sir I have the satellite images of the compound he showed Elon his tablet the images revealed a large modern facility surrounded by high walls in the middle of the desert several buildings were arranged around a central courtyard there were guard posts at the entrances and what looked like security cameras along the walls "this isn't Going to be easy," Reed said "my team is 15 minutes
out we should wait for them before making a move." Elon shook his head "we don't have time to wait the ceremony is at 10:00 a.m we need to leave now and plan on the way." He was scrolling through more of Tara's emails trying to understand how she had gotten involved with this group the messages showed a gradual progression first scientific interest then increasing belief in their claims the most recent Emails mentioned Nova specifically nova's brain scans show exceptional neuroplasticity she would be an ideal candidate for the preliminary child protocols and Tara's response I'm interested in
the cognitive enhancement aspects but I need to know more about safety protocols before involving Nova in any procedures so Tara had been cautious at least something must have happened to change that or maybe she'd realized the danger too late as Elon and Reed prepared to leave Elon's phone rang unknown number he answered immediately hello Elon it was Tara's voice barely a whisper "can you hear me Tara where are you is Nova okay?" He put the phone on speaker so Reed could hear "i don't have much time," Tara whispered urgently "we're at the compound i'm hiding
in a bathroom they took my phone but I borrowed one from another member." "Are you both okay is Nova hurt?" Elon could hardly breathe Waiting for her answer she's not hurt not yet tara's voice broke but Elon I made a terrible mistake these people the enlightened ones they recruited me months ago they said their technology could help Nova's nightmares elon knew about the nightmares nova had been having them since she was six vivid dreams that left her crying and unable to go back to sleep they showed me brain scans research papers it all looked legitimate
Tara continued her voice Trembling but today I found out what they really want to do they want to use NOVA for their first child ascension experiment what does that mean exactly elon asked though he dreaded the answer they have this machine the quantum bridge it's supposed to copy consciousness but it's never been tested on children they think Nova's brain is perfect because of her intelligence and creativity terra's voice dropped even lower i tried to leave with her this Morning but they stopped us they're keeping us here until the ceremony i'm coming to get you both
Elon said firmly just hold on the ceremony is at 10:00 Dr vin said there was a sudden noise in the background someone's coming i have to go tara wait where exactly are you in the compound elon asked desperately main building east wing nova is being kept in the the call cut off abruptly elon stared at the phone heart pounding at least they were alive but for how long Let's go he said to Reed already heading for the door we need to get to that compound right now reed followed speaking rapidly into his own phone coordinating
with his team sir we should consider calling the authorities elon shook his head as they climbed into the waiting SUV no time for that and we don't know who in the local police might be connected to this group rich cults like this often have influence as the SUV Pulled away from Tara's house Elon looked back at the perfect normalllooking home hours ago his biggest worry had been next quarter's production numbers now his daughter's life might be in danger from a tech cult with a machine that could harm her brain the photo of the strange symbol
glowed on his phone screen the enlightened ones thought they were creating a perfect future but all Elon could think about was Nova's small face frightened and Confused wondering why her mother had brought her to this place and wondering if her father would come to save her "i'm coming Nova," he whispered to himself as the SUV sped toward the desert "just hold on the sun was rising now painting the sky pink and gold under different circumstances Elon might have appreciated the beauty of the Texas landscape rolling hills giving way to scrubby desert morning light catching on
the occasional windmill or water tower But today all he could think about was what waited at the end of this drive reed was on his phone speaking in a low voice to his team approach with caution no sirens no visible weapons we don't want to spook them he glanced at Elon my people will be in position in 30 minutes elon nodded barely hearing him his mind was racing trying to form a plan if the compound was as secure as it looked in the satellite images they couldn't just drive up to the front gate and demand
Entry the enlightened ones would see them coming how far are we he asked the driver about 20 minutes from the location sir they needed information before they arrived elon pulled out his tablet and searched for everything he could find on the Enlightened Ones most of the results were vague the group was secretive sharing little about their actual practices with outsiders but one article caught his eye a profile of Dr marcus Vin from 3 years Ago before he'd gone allin on his consciousness transfer theories the article described him as brilliant but unpredictable with a messianic vision
for humanity's future there was a photo a tall man with silver hair and intense blue eyes that seemed to look right through the camera something about him sent a chill down Elon's spine this was a man who believed absolutely in his own vision no matter the cost reed Elon said suddenly does this compound have Internet access reed checked his tablet according to our intel yes satellitebased very high speed why because cult or not these are tech people and tech people always have a digital footprint elon pulled up a program on his tablet that he wasn't
supposed to have a gift from a grateful hacker whose life Elon had changed with a surprise scholarship he typed in the coordinates of the compound and the name The Enlightened Ones the program searched for open networks back doors anything that might give them a glimpse inside after several tense minutes something popped up a security camera feed "i'm in," Elon said relief washing over him "they have cameras with cloud backup." The feed showed the central courtyard of the compound about 30 people in white robes were gathered around some kind of equipment metal and glass structures that
reminded Elon of MRI machines but More elaborate at the center was a chair with wires and sensors attached the quantum bridge Elon murmured whatever it was supposed to do it looked dangerous experimental at best deadly at worst reed leaned over to see the screen can you find Tara or Nova on any of the feeds elon cycled through cameras hallways laboratories a dining hall and then he saw her nova sitting alone in what looked like a bedroom she was still in her pajamas purple ones with stars on Them her dark curly hair was messy and she
was hugging Robbie her stuffed robot tightly to her chest she looked scared but unharmed "nova," Elon whispered touching the screen "she's okay." He couldn't see Tara on any of the feeds he hoped she was still hiding in that bathroom out of sight of the cameras the SUV turned onto a rougher road gravel crunching under the tires they were getting close to the compound now elon could see it in the distance white Buildings rising from the desert like something from another world we need a plan Reed said we can't just drive up to the gate elon
nodded an idea forming those people worship technology and they practically worship me their website quotes me all over the place what if I walked right in the front door reed looked alarmed sir that would be extremely dangerous not as a prisoner or an attacker Elon clarified as an interested potential member I'll say I Heard about their work and wanted to see it firsthand that's still very risky Reed argued these people are unpredictable while I'm distracting them at the front you and your team can find another way in the satellite images showed a maintenance entrance on
the east side with less security reed didn't look convinced but he didn't have a better plan and once we're all inside I'll find Nova and Tara you make sure we Have a clear path out elon's voice was firm no one is leaving my daughter in that place a minute longer than necessary the SUV turned onto a smaller dirt road and the driver cut the speed to avoid raising dust that might be visible from the compound about a mile away they stopped behind a hill that blocked them from view "this is as close as we can
get without being seen," the driver said reed's phone buzzed my team is in position he told Elon three Vehicles 12 men all armed but discreet elon nodded already changing into the black clothes Reed had brought simple expensive looking items without logos or identifying features he removed his watch and wedding ring anything that might be instantly recognizable "how do I look?" he asked Reed like a rich tech guy interested in enlightenment you look like Elon Musk trying not to look like Elon Musk," Reed said bluntly "it won't fool them for Long it doesn't need to just
long enough to get inside and find Nova." Elon checked the tablet one more time nova was still in the same room now sitting on the bed with her knees drawn up to her chest she looked so small so vulnerable he closed the video feed not wanting to risk anyone at the compound detecting his access to their system the sun was higher now the morning growing warmer according to Elon's watch it was 7:23 a.m less than 3 hours until the Ceremony remember Reed said as they finalized the plan "These people believe they're creating a better world
that makes them dangerous they'll justify anything as being for the greater good elon knew all about that kind of thinking he'd been accused of it himself often enough the difference was he would never ever experiment on a child especially not his own daughter if anything happens to me Elon told Reed get Nova out that's all that matters Reed nodded solemnly we'll have vehicles ready for immediate extraction once you have her they walked to the top of the hill and looked down at the compound from this distance it looked peaceful white buildings gleaming in the morning
sun a few people in those white robes moving between structures elon took a deep breath steadying himself he was about to walk into a cult compound unarmed to rescue his daughter from people who believed They were transcending humanity it was like something from a movie not the life of a tech CEO but Nova was in there his little girl who loved space and robots and asked too many questions who built Mars colonies in her bedroom and named stars after her favorite scientists who deserved a long normal life not whatever twisted future the enlightened ones had
planned for her let's go he said to Reed his voice steady now it's time to get my daughter back as they Made their way down the hill separate paths but the same goal Elon felt a calm determination replace his fear he would walk into that compound wearing the confident expression he used for Tesla presentations and rocket launches he would find Nova and he would bring her home nothing not guards not walls not Dr marcus Vin with his quantum bridge would stop him elon and Reed crouched behind a large rock formation about half a mile from
The compound's main gate through binoculars they studied the security setup two guards at the entrance cameras mounted on the walls and what looked like a fingerprint scanner beside the gate "pretty serious security for a spiritual organization," Reed muttered "they're not protecting against outside threats," Elon said "they're keeping people in the thought of Nova trapped behind those walls made his stomach knot with anger Reads phone buzzed with a message from his team my people are in position they've found the maintenance entrance on the east side looks like it's only used for deliveries one camera one guard
who seems bored elon nodded good once I'm inside the front gate give it 15 minutes then move in through there reed handed Elon a small fleshcoled earpiece this will let us stay in contact it's designed to look like a hearing aid if anyone notices it elon fitted it into His ear hearing Reed's voice come through clearly testing one two i hear you Elon confirmed and take this reed handed him what looked like an ordinary pen panic button click it three times rapidly and my team moves in immediately elon pocketed the pen and checked the time
8:05 a.m less than 2 hours until the ceremony remember Reed said gravely these people genuinely believe in what they're doing in their minds they're Saving humanity not harming NOVA that's what makes them dangerous Elon replied no one is more dangerous than someone who thinks they're doing good he'd seen it before in the tech world brilliant people so convinced of their vision that they ignored consequences ethics human cost usually it just led to failed startups and wasted money but sometimes when the vision was big enough and the leader charismatic enough it led to situations like this
Reed spread a digital map of the compound on his tablet based on the security feed you accessed and our satellite images we think Nova is being kept here he pointed to a building on the northeast side and Tara mentioned she was in the east wing of the main building which is here elon committed the map to memory what about the quantum bridge central courtyard here reed pointed to the middle of the compound it's surrounded by the main lab complex That's likely where they'll hold the ceremony elon studied the setup so I need to get from
the main gate through the central complex to the northeast building where Nova is while avoiding the security cameras and not raising suspicion Reed added and finding Terra it was a tall order even for someone who regularly did the impossible but Elon had no choice nova needed him "when you find Nova," Reed continued "bring her to this exit here." He Pointed to a door on the east side "my team will secure that area first and be waiting." Elon nodded mentally tracing the route through the compound he would need to appear interested in Dr vven's work while
secretly searching for Nova and Tara all without being recognized too quickly if things go wrong Reed said his voice serious use the panic button immediately don't try to handle it yourself got it elon stood up dusting desert sand from his black pants let's Do this as he prepared to leave his phone buzzed with a message from Riley more info on the enlightened ones founded by Dr ven after leaving Neurolink started as research group became more religious cheatart cultlike over time believe technology will create evolutionary leap for humanity members include former Silicon Valley executives engineers from
major tech companies and several billionaires names withheld for privacy in last 6 months they've Purchased $12 million or in specialized neural interface equipment their website directly quotes you 37 times especially your statements about AI and neural interfaces they seem to view you as a visionary who doesn't go far enough the last line gave Elon an idea he quickly messaged back thanks tell my office to prepare announcement about new neural interface breakthrough nothing specific just that we've had a major advance don't release yet wait for my signal This might give him an edge with Dr ven
the lure of exclusive information about a competitor's breakthrough i'm ready," Elon told Reed "remember 15 minutes after I enter then your team moves on the maintenance entrance." Reed nodded still looking worried be careful sir these people are true believers those are always the most unpredictable elon thought of Nova's face on the security feed small and frightened Clutching her stuffed robot i'll be careful but I'm getting my daughter out of there today with that he began walking toward the compound's main gate adopting the confident stride he used when walking onto stages for product launches head high
shoulders back the walk of someone who expected doors to open for him as he approached the gate the guards straightened up instantly alert they were dressed in simple white uniforms with that same triangular Symbol on the chest "halt!" one guard called "this is private property." Elon stopped a few feet from the gate "i'm here to see Dr marcus Vven i believe he'll want to speak with me." "Name?" the guard asked reaching for what looked like a tablet this was the moment of truth elon could give a fake name but that would only work until someone
recognized him which wouldn't take long better to use his real name and control the Narrative elon Musk the guards exchanged startled glances one of them peered at him more closely eyes widening in recognition mr musk what what are you doing here i've been following Dr ven's work with great interest Elon said smoothly i happen to be in Austin and thought I'd stop by i understand you're making progress on consciousness transfer technology the guards seemed flustered clearly not trained for this situation One of them spoke urgently into a radio while the other kept staring at Elon
as if he might disappear sir we need to verify your identity the first guard said finally of course elon pulled out his wallet and handed over his driver's license the guard examined it carefully then made another radio call sir Dr van is being notified of your arrival please wait here elon nodded maintaining his calm demeanor while inside his heart raced every Minute he stood here was a minute closer to that 1000 a.m ceremony but rushing would only make them suspicious after what felt like an eternity but was probably only 3 minutes the radio crackled again
the guard listened then snapped to attention sir Dr ven welcomes you and invites you to enter please follow the path to the main building someone will meet you there the heavy gate slid open revealing a pristine white path leading to the Central complex elon nodded his thanks and walked through feeling the weight of the guard's stairs on his back i'm in he murmured into the hidden earpiece once he was out of earshot copy that Reed's voice came back 15 minutes starts now elon walked unhurriedly along the path taking in every detail of the compound everything
was immaculately maintained the gardens with their desert plants the gleaming white buildings the People in their white robes moving purposefully between structures itu was beautiful in a sterile controlled way and completely at odds with the messy creative chaos that was his daughter Nova with her wild curly hair and constant questions and bedroom filled with half-completed projects if the enlightened ones thought they could force NOVA into their perfect vision of the future they were about to learn a hard lesson about determined Fathers and about what happens when you mess with Elon Musk's family elon and Reed
crouched behind a large rock formation about half a mile from the compound's main gate through binoculars they studied the security setup two guards at the entrance cameras mounted on the walls and what looked like a fingerprint scanner beside the gate pretty serious security for a spiritual organization Reed muttered they're not protecting against outside threats Elon Said they're keeping people in the thought of Nova trapped behind those walls made his stomach knot with anger reads phone buzzed with a message from his team my people are in position they found the maintenance entrance on the east side
looks like it's only used for deliveries one camera one guard who seems bored elon nodded good once I'm inside the front gate give it 15 minutes then move in through there reed handed Elon a small fleshcoled earpiece this Will let us stay in contact it's designed to look like a hearing aid if anyone notices it elon fitted it into his ear hearing Reed's voice come through clearly testing one two i hear you Elon confirmed and take this reed handed him what looked like an ordinary pen panic button click it three times rapidly and my team
moves in immediately elon pocketed the pen and checked the time 8:05 a.m less than two hours until the ceremony remember Reed said gravely These people genuinely believe in what they're doing in their minds they're saving humanity not harming Nova that's what makes them dangerous Elon replied no one is more dangerous than someone who thinks they're doing good he'd seen it before in the tech world brilliant people so convinced of their vision that they ignored consequences ethics human cost usually it just led to failed startups and wasted money but sometimes when the vision was big enough
and the Leader charismatic enough it led to situations like this reed spread a digital map of the compound on his tablet based on the security feed you accessed and our satellite images we think Nova is being kept here he pointed to a building on the northeast side and Tara mentioned she was in the east wing of the main building which is here elon committed the map to memory what about the quantum bridge central courtyard here reed Pointed to the middle of the compound it's surrounded by the main lab complex that's likely where they'll hold the
ceremony elon studied the setup so I need to get from the main gate through the central complex to the northeast building where Nova is while avoiding the security cameras and not raising suspicion Reed added and finding Terra it was a tall order even for someone who regularly did the impossible but Elon had no choice nova needed him when you Find Nova Reed continued "Bring her to this exit here." He pointed to a door on the east side my team will secure that area first and be waiting elon nodded mentally tracing the route through the compound
he would need to appear interested in Dr ven's work while secretly searching for Nova and Tara all without being recognized too quickly if things go wrong Reed said his voice serious use the panic button immediately don't try to handle it Yourself got it elon stood up dusting desert sand from his black pants let's do this as he prepared to leave his phone buzzed with a message from Riley more info on the Enlightened Ones founded by Dr vin after leaving Neurolink started as research group became more religious chakultlike over time believe technology will create evolutionary leap
for humanity members include former Silicon Valley executives engineers from major tech companies and Several billionaires names withheld for privacy in last 6 months they've purchased 12 malisers in specialized neural interface equipment their website directly quotes you 37 times especially your statements about AI and neural interfaces they seem to view you as a visionary who doesn't go far enough the last line gave Elon an idea he quickly messaged back "Thanks tell my office to prepare announcement about new neural interface breakthrough nothing specific Just that we've had a major advance don't release yet wait for my signal
this might give him an edge with Dr then the lure of exclusive information about a competitor's breakthrough i'm ready Elon told Reed remember 15 minutes after I enter then your team moves on the maintenance entrance reed nodded still looking worried be careful sir these people are true believers those are always the most unpredictable elon thought of Nova's Face on the security feed small and frightened clutching her stuffed robot i'll be careful but I'm getting my daughter out of there today with that he began walking toward the compound's main gate adopting the confident stride he used
when walking onto stages for product launches head high shoulders back the walk of someone who expected doors to open for him as he approached the gate the guard straightened up instantly alert they were dressed in Simple white uniforms with that same triangular symbol on the chest halt one guard called this is private property elon stopped a few feet from the gate i'm here to see Dr marcus Vven i believe he'll want to speak with me name the guard asked reaching for what looked like a tablet this was the moment of truth elon could give a
fake name but that would only work until someone recognized him which wouldn't take long better to use his real name and control The narrative elon Musk the guards exchanged startled glances one of them peered at him more closely eyes widening in recognition mr musk what what are you doing here i've been following Dr v's work with great interest Elon said smoothly i happened to be in Austin and thought I'd stop by i understand your making progress on consciousness transfer technology the guards seemed flustered clearly not trained for this situation one of them spoke urgently Into
a radio while the other kept staring at Elon as if he might disappear "sir we need to verify your identity," the first guard said finally "of of course." Elon pulled out his wallet and handed over his driver's license the guard examined it carefully then made another radio call sir Dr van is being notified of your arrival please wait here elon nodded maintaining his calm demeanor while inside his heart raced every minute he stood here was a Minute closer to that 10:00 a.m ceremony but rushing would only make them suspicious after what felt like an eternity
but was probably only 3 minutes the radio crackled again the guard listened then snapped to attention sir Dr van welcomes you and invites you to enter please follow the path to the main building someone will meet you there the heavy gate slid open revealing a pristine white path leading to the central complex elon nodded his thanks And walked through feeling the weight of the guard's stairs on his back "i'm in," he murmured into the hidden earpiece once he was out of earshot "copy that." Reed's voice came back 15 minutes starts now elon walked unhurriedly along
the path taking in every detail of the compound everything was immaculately maintained the gardens with their desert plants the gleaming white buildings the people in their white robes moving purposefully between structures It was beautiful in a sterile controlled way and completely at odds with the messy creative chaos that was his daughter Nova with her wild curly hair and constant questions and bedroom filled with half-completed projects if the enlightened ones thought they could force NOVA into their perfect vision of the future they were about to learn a hard lesson about determined fathers and about what happens
when you mess with Elon Musk's Family as Elon approached the main building a tall figure emerged from the entrance the man was in his 60s with silver hair and piercing blue eyes the same man from the article photos Dr marcus Ven mr musk Dr vin called out his voice warm with excitement what an unexpected honor welcome to our humble community elon put on his most charming smile and extended his hand dr ven I've heard fascinating things about your work then grasped his Hand with both of his own holding on a moment too long this is
truly remarkable timing the universe works in mysterious ways it certainly does Elon agreed carefully extracting his hand i was in Austin for business and remembered hearing about your consciousness transfer research i hope I'm not interrupting anything important not at all you're just in time actually ven's eyes gleamed with an intensity that made Elon Day uneasy We're preparing for a demonstration of our quantum bridge technology this morning the first practical application of our consciousness transfer methods elon kept his face neutral despite the chill that ran down his spine a demonstration that would involve NOVA i'd love
to hear more about it he said "My teams have been working on neural interfaces for years but consciousness transfer is ambitious then laughed that's what everyone says until They see it work he gestured toward the entrance please come inside i can't wait to show you what we've accomplished as they walked into the building Elon discreetly glanced at his watch reed and his team would be moving in through the maintenance entrance in about 10 minutes the main building's interior was as pristine as the outside white walls polished floors and large windows letting in the desert sunlight
members in white robes nodded Respectfully as they passed many doing double takes when they recognized Elon your arrival is causing quite a stir then noted with amusement many of our members admire your work tremendously i'm flattered Elon said though I'm more interested in your work today particularly this quantum bridge you mentioned ven's face lit up of course let me show you he led Elon through a series of corridors and into a large Central room that opened onto the courtyard Elon had seen on the security feed in the center of the courtyard sat the machine a
complex arrangement of equipment surrounding a chair that looked disturbingly like something from a horror movie the quantum bridge Van announced proudly the culmination of my life's work elon approached it slowly his engineer's eye taking in every detail the machine was a hodgepodge of medical Equipment custom electronics and what looked like modified neural imaging devices some parts he recognized from legitimate research equipment others appeared cobbled together from consumer electronics the whole thing was connected to a massive array of computers it wasn't just experimental it was dangerous whatever this machine did it wasn't transferring consciousness at best
it might record some basic brain activity at worst "Impressive," Elon said disguising his horror "how does it work exactly?" Then launched into an explanation filled with scientific jargon and spiritual concepts it was a bizarre mix of legitimate neuroscience quantum physics buzzwords and pure fiction as Elon listened he moved slowly around the machine trying to spot any cameras or security measures in this area and once the quantum entanglement is established between the biological Neurons and our digital substrate consciousness flows naturally across the bridge Ben was saying like water finding its level have you tested it elon
asked on humans I mean we've conducted numerous trials with adult volunteers from our community Ven said waving towards some of the white robed figures working at nearby computer stations with extraordinary results but today's demonstration will be special our first young subject elon Fought to keep his expression neutral a child that seems premature not at all vin's eyes gleamed with fervor children's brains are much more adaptable more receptive to the quantum harmonics and this particular child is exceptional a perfect blend of intelligence creativity and neuroplasticity nova he was talking about Nova elon's hand tightened around the
panic button in his pocket but he Forced himself to stay calm "acting too soon would put Nova in more danger." "I'd be interested to meet this exceptional child," Elon said casually "as part of my neural interface research we've studied young brains extensively." "Of course of course," Ben said she's being prepared for the ceremony now but perhaps afterwards a woman in a white robe approached and whispered something in Ven's ear he frowned slightly then turned back to Elon with a smile that didn't reach his eyes some last minute preparations require my attention maya here will show
you to my office where we can talk more comfortably i'll join you shortly elon nodded hiding his relief at this unexpected opportunity take your time i'm fascinated by what I've seen so far as Van hurried away Maya a young woman with a serene expression gestured for Elon to follow her they left the central room And headed down another corridor "how long have you been part of the Enlightened Ones?" Elon asked conversationally 2 years Maya replied since Dr vin cured my chronic migraines with an early version of the neural harmonization technology elon nodded sympathetically though he
wondered if her cure was real or merely the power of suggestion as they walked he tried to orient himself based on the map Reed had Shown him they were moving away from the central complex but not toward the northeast building where he believed Nova was being kept this is quite a place he commented how many people live here 137 full-time residents Ma said "Plus visiting members who come for education and harmonization treatments." They turned a corner and Elon spotted a security camera he casually adjusted his posture to keep his face partially turned away "here we
are," Maya said Stopping at a door marked director "dr ven's office please make yourself comfortable he'll join you shortly." Elon thanked her and entered the office closing the door behind him immediately he touched his earpiece "reed it's me i'm in Ven's office the quantum bridge device is exactly where you thought in the central courtyard it's scheduled to be used on Nova at 10:00 a.m any sign of her yet negative reed's voice came back we're inside the compound moving toward The northeast building no alarm so far good i'm going to try to get to Nova's location
myself then mentioned she's being prepared for the ceremony elon quickly scanned the office looking for anything useful it was minimalist and impersonal white furniture a few abstract sculptures and a desk with a sleek computer he moved to the computer which was unlocked a stroke of luck either Vin was overconfident or he'd left in too much of a hurry to secure it Clicking through files Elon found a folder labeled primary subject inside were brain scans labeled with Nova's name and more disturbing a document titled First Child ascension Protocol he skimmed it quickly his blood running cold
at phrases like possible temporary neural disruption and consciousness stabilization period this wasn't just pseudocience it was dangerous experimentation that could cause Permanent brain damage elon heard footsteps approaching he quickly closed the files and moved away from the desk positioning himself by a window as if admiring the view the door opened but it wasn't Vin it was a young man in a white robe carrying a tray with water and fruit mr musk dr van asked me to bring you refreshments while you wait thank you Elon said accepting the water but not drinking it do you know
how long Dr van will be not long sir he's checking On today's subject the young man hesitated then lowered his voice it's such an honor to meet you your work on neural interfaces inspired many of us to join Dr ven elon felt a twinge of guilt had his public statements about brain computer interfaces unwittingly encouraged this dangerous cult speaking of today's subject Elon said casually the young girl i'm quite interested in meeting her the young man's face lit up nova she's amazing so Smart for her age did you know she's building a model Mars colony
for her science project she talks about your rockets all the time elon's heart clenched does she where is she now i'd love to meet a young space enthusiast ha house in TWW the preparation room in the north wing the man said clearly not suspecting anything wrong but only authorized members can enter before the ceremony elon nodded memorizing the location the north wing not the Northeast building as they'd thought of course I wouldn't want to disrupt the preparations elon smiled though inside he was seething i'll wait to meet her after the ceremony after the young man
left Elon immediately touched his earpiece again reed change of plans nova is in the north wing in something called the preparation room not the northeast building copy that Reed replied redirecting team now tara's location still unknown elon checked his watch 9:15 a.m 45 minutes until the ceremony not much time to find both Nova and Tara and get them out safely the door opened again and this time it was Dr vin smiling broadly my apologies for the delay Mr musk now where were we ah yes i was about to explain how our quantum bridge will revolutionize
human existence elon smiled back playing the role of the interested visitor while his mind raced with plans to save his daughter dr vin your quantum bridge is Truly impressive," Elon said walking beside the silver-haired man as they left the office "but I'm curious about your power source neural interfaces consume enormous energy it was a technical question designed to keep Vin talking while Elon tried to steer them toward the North Wing excellent observation Vin beamed clearly delighted by Elon's interest we've developed a proprietary energy system that as then launched into a detailed explanation Elon noticed movement
across the central courtyard a small group of white robed figures was escorting someone he caught a glimpse of familiar dark curly hair tara she was walking stiffly between two members her face pale but composed she glanced across the courtyard and saw Elon for a split second their eyes met tara's widened in surprise but she quickly looked away giving no sign that she recognized him smart she understood the situation Instantly which allows us to maintain quantum coherence for up to 17 minutes then was saying more than enough time for the consciousness transfer to complete fascinating Elon
murmured watching as Tara and her escorts disappeared through a doorway on the east side of the complex and what about the subject's experience during transfer is there any discomfort none whatsoever then assured him a brief tingling sensation some Subjects report seeing colors or geometric patterns and then transcendence elon nodded thoughtfully while touching his earpiece in a gesture that looked like he was merely scratching his ear "reed?" he whispered when Vin turned briefly to greet a passing member terara is in the east wing being escorted by two members moving toward your position copy that came the
barely audible reply then turned back to Elon would you like to See our research labs we have some preliminary results I think you'd find quite compelling actually Elon said trying to sound casual I'm most interested in your subject selection process especially for younger subjects from a neural development perspective ven's eyes lit up of course child consciousness is my specialty would you believe we've mapped the developmental quantum signatures of neural formation from ages 3 to 17 remarkable Elon said and today's subject the young girl how was she selected nova is special ven's voice took on a
reverent quality that made Elon's skin crawl her neural scans show unusual activity in the prefrontal cortex and remarkable symmetry across the hemispheres in layman's terms her brain is exceptionally balanced between analytical and creative functions just like her father Elon thought with a mixture of pride and fear her mother is One of our members Ben continued she brought Nova to us initially for our children's cognitive enhancement program but when we saw her scans he shook his head in wonder we knew she was the perfect first child vessel "and the mother agrees with this?" Elon asked carefully
a slight frown crossed Ven's face she had some maternal concerns initially but she understands now this is for the greater good nova's consciousness will be the First child mind to exist in our digital realm a pioneer of a new human evolution elon fought to keep his expression neutral tara hadn't agreed to this she'd been trying to escape when they stopped her i'd be interested in meeting Nova before the procedure he said to discuss her experience of the cognitive enhancement program then hesitated she's in final preparations now it might be disruptive just 5 minutes Elon pressed
Her perspective could be valuable for my own research after a moment's consideration then nodded "very well a brief visit shouldn't hurt she's in our preparation room in the north wing i'll have someone escort you." "Thank you." Elon's heart leapt this was going better than he'd dared hope as they walked toward the north wing Vin was called away again for some urgent matter related to the ceremony preparations he assigned a young woman Named Leela to escort Elon the rest of the way "how long have you been with the Enlightened Ones?" Elon asked Laya as they walked
"just 6 months," she replied "i was a software engineer at Google before this." "The work we're doing here is so much more important than building better search algorithms." Elon nodded sympathetically "and what's your role in today's ceremony i monitor the neural response patterns during transfer she said Proudly it's delicate work the child's brain will form different quantum connections than an adults they reached a door marked preparation at the end of a long hallway laya knocked softly nova has been meditating to prepare her mind she explained we keep the environment calm and positive the door was
opened by another white robed member who looked surprised to see Elon "mr musk has Dr ven's permission to speak with Nova briefly," Laya explained The member stepped aside allowing them to enter the room was simple but comfortable soft lighting peaceful music playing quietly and cushions arranged on I the floor sitting on one of the cushions still in her purple star pajamas and clutching her stuffed robot was Nova she looked up as the door opened and her eyes went wide with shock when she saw Elon "dad," she whispered laya looked between them in confusion "dad what
do you Nova?" Elon said Quickly moving forward dr van thought we might have an interesting conversation about space exploration nova was smart enough to pick up on his cue her face shifted from surprise to a careful neutral expression oh hello Mr musk could we have a few minutes alone elon asked Laya i find children speak more freely without an audience laya hesitated dr her said a brief visit but he didn't mention "It's standard Practice in my research interviews," Elon assured her "just 5 minutes you can wait right outside the door." After a moment's consideration Laya
nodded "5 minutes then i'll be right outside if you need anything," Nova as soon as the door closed behind her Elon rushed to Nova and knelt beside her cushion "nova are you okay did they hurt you he whispered quickly checking her for any signs of injury she threw her arms around his neck dad I knew you'd come Mom said you would elon hugged her tightly relief washing over him she was safe she was in his arms "we need to get out of here," he whispered people are coming to help us but we have to be
very quiet and do exactly as I say okay nova nodded against his shoulder they want to put me in a machine they said my brain is special and I'll go to a digital world that's not going to happen elon promised i'm taking you home what about mom she tried to leave this morning but They wouldn't let us we're going to find her too elon assured her though he wasn't sure how he'd manage both rescues now listen carefully in a minute I'm going to tell Laya that I want to show Dr vin something important we'll walk
with her to find him but we're actually going to meet some people who will help us get out nova nodded her face serious beyond her years i understand good girl now the door opened suddenly leela stood there with another member a tall man With a stern expression times up Mr musk the man said dr van is waiting for you in the central complex elon stood slowly keeping his body between Nova and the door of course Nova and I were just discussing Mars colonies she's quite knowledgeable the man's eyes narrowed with suspicion nova needs to continue
her preparations the ceremony begins in 30 minutes elon glanced at Nova trying to convey reassurance with his eyes he Couldn't leave her here but forcing his way out would put them both in danger actually he said thinking quickly I'd like Nova to join us i have some questions about her cognitive experiences that Dr ven might help clarify the man shook his head that's not possible nova must remain in the preparation room until the ceremony elon could see this wasn't going to work he needed another plan fast he touched the Panic button in his pocket not
pressing it yet but getting ready i understand he said smoothly nova I'll see you at the ceremony then thank you for the fascinating conversation about space travel nova's eyes showed her fear at being left behind but she nodded bravely "goodbye Mr musk." As Elon followed Laya and the stern man from the room he whispered into his hidden earpiece "read Nova is in the preparation room northwing guard at the door i couldn't Get her out moving to plan B." It was time to abandon subtlety the ceremony was approaching and he needed to get both Nova and
Tara out now as they walked back toward the central complex Elon's mind raced he had found both Tara and Nova now he just needed to rescue them and stop Dr ven's dangerous ascension plan before it was too late as Elon was led back to the central complex he noticed increased activity throughout the compound more white robed Members were gathering their faces bright with anticipation they were preparing for their big moment the first child ascension dr van was standing in the courtyard beside the quantum bridge speaking animatedly to a group of members he looked up and
smiled when he saw Elon approaching ah Mr musk did you have a good conversation with our young subject very illuminating Elon replied carefully she's quite bright isn't she just then beamed proudly as though Nova Were his own child and in less than 30 minutes she'll be making history elon touched his earpiece discreetly read status he whispered when Vin turned away briefly in position at the east exit came Reed's low voice team is near the north wing but encountering more guards than expected need a distraction elon's mind raced he needed to create chaos enough to distract
the guards and staff while Reed's team extracted Nova and Terra but what kind Of distraction would work in a compound full of tech enthusiasts who practically worshiped him the answer came to him in a flash dr ven he said loudly enough for nearby members to hear i've been thinking about your quantum bridge technology it's more advanced than I expected vin turned back clearly pleased by the compliment thank you it's taken years to perfect in fact Elon continued "I'm not just interested in observing your work i'd like to participate in It." A hush fell over the
courtyard as people stopped to listen "participate?" Ven repeated his eyes widening "what exactly do you mean?" Elon stepped closer to the quantum bridge examining it with apparent fascination "i mean I want to experience it myself before Nova's procedure." Excited whispers spread through the gathering crowd then looked stunned mr musk while I'm deeply honored by your interest today's ceremony has been planned for months Nova's procedure could wait another hour elon interrupted smoothly think about it Dr ven the first consciousness to cross your bridge could be mine he lowered his voice conspiratorally and I have information you
might find valuable a breakthrough in neural interface technology that my company hasn't announced yet ven's expression changed from surprise to intense interest a breakthrough what kind of Breakthrough the kind that could complement your work perfectly Elon said but I'd want to see for myself that your technology works before sharing mine elon could practically see the wheels turning in Ven's mind weighing the prestige of having Elon Musk as his first ascension subject against the months of preparation for NOVA's procedure it would be unprecedented Vin said slowly we've been preparing Nova's neural pathways with special medications And
treatments i understand Elon said making his voice sound disappointed it was just a thought i can always observe today and perhaps return another time no then said quickly too quickly perhaps we could adjust the schedule a brief demonstration with you then proceed with Nova afterward more excited whispers spread through the crowd members were moving closer eager to witness this unexpected Development elon pretended to consider it how long would the procedure take for a full consciousness transfer several hours then admitted but we could do a partial connection just enough for you to experience the bridge without
complete transfer that sounds reasonable Elon agreed shall we begin preparations then turned to his staff issuing rapid instructions the courtyard erupted into activity as members rushed to reconfigure equipment and prepare for The unexpected new subject in the commotion Elon touched his earpiece again reed creating distraction now ven thinks I'm going into the machine get Nova and meet at east exit in 15 minutes copy that Reed replied moving on the north wing now then return to Elon's side fairly vibrating with excitement this is remarkable timing Mr musk almost destined his eyes had a fervent gleam that
made Elon uneasy i've long believed our paths would cross eventually "we're Working toward the same future just with different methods." "The future is why I'm here," Elon said allowing Vin to lead him toward the machine he needed to keep the charade going as long as possible to give Reed time to reach Nova two staff members approached with white robes for the ceremony one explained holding them out to Elon "Of course." Elon accepted the robes and put them on Over his clothes buying a few more precious minutes as the staff fussed around him adjusting equipment and
explaining procedures Elon kept his eyes scanning the compound he spotted more security personnel than before clearly his presence had raised the alert level where was Reed's team had they reached Nova yet van was in his element now explaining the procedure to the gathered crowd which had grown to include nearly everyone in the compound he spoke with The confidence of a man absolutely certain of his vision today marks a historic turning point for humanity he proclaimed not only will we witness the first child ascension but now unexpectedly we are joined by Elon Musk a pioneer whose
work with neural interfaces paved the way for our quantum bridge the crowd murmured appreciatively some members looked at Elon with something close to worship in their eyes mr musk has graciously offered to Experience the bridge first vin continued "A partial connection that will give him a glimpse of the digital realm we're creating." As Vin spoke Elon noticed a staff member hurrying toward them looking concerned the woman whispered something in Ven's ear vin's expression darkened excuse me for a moment he said to Elon his voice suddenly tight a small security matter requires my attention as Vin
stepped away with the staff member Elon heard Snippets of their hushed conversation unidentified individuals in the north wing and may have breached the perimeter reed's team had been spotted the timeline had just accelerated dramatically elon needed to act now he looked around for anything that might cause further distraction his gaze fell on the power distribution panel for the quantum bridge the machine's critical weak point in that moment the lights throughout the compound suddenly went Out emergency lights came on immediately bathing everything in an eerie red glow alarms began blaring reed's team had cut the power
chaos erupted in the courtyard as members looked around in confusion van shouted for security to check the generators his carefully controlled demeanor cracking in the confusion Elon slipped away from the quantum bridge discarding the white robe he activated his earpiece read status we have Nova came The welcome reply moving to east exit now power will be out for 5 minutes max what about Tara not found yet east wing was empty elon made a split-second decision get Nova to safety i'll find Tara using the red emergency lighting to navigate Elon made his way toward the east
wing where he'd last seen Tara security personnel were rushing around trying to restore order barely glancing at him in the dim light and confusion as he turned a corner he Nearly collided with a figure in white elon it was Tara her voice a strangled whisper tara I was just looking for you reed has Nova Elon began i know i saw them but we can't leave yet she interrupted urgently van knows something's wrong he's ordered Nova brought to the courtyard immediately when he finds her gone she didn't need to finish the thought the entire compound would
be locked down "we need more time," Elon said thinking fast "and More chaos." He glanced around spotting a fire alarm on the wall that would help but they needed something bigger an idea formed dangerous but effective tara do you know where they keep the smoke bombs for emergency drills every research facility had them for evacuation practice storage room near the main lab she said what are you thinking that it's time for an emergency drill elon's face was grim with determination get to the east exit i'll meet you there In 5 minutes tara hesitated elon be
careful these people are true believers they think they're saving humanity no he replied that's what makes them dangerous elon and Tara parted ways she heading toward the east exit he moving swiftly toward the storage room the emergency lights cast everything in a blood red glow making the white walls look sinister alarms continued to blare but Elon could hear shouting over them now they'd discovered Nova was missing He found the storage room exactly where Tara had described it was unlocked in the confusion security protocols had broken down inside he located a box labeled emergency evacuation supplies
perfect elon grabbed several smoke bombs and a handful of emergency flares as he turned to leave he spotted something even better a small fire extinguisher he took that too in the hallway he could hear Dr ven's voice over the compound's announcement system: Attention all members remain calm security teams initiate lockdown protocol all others proceed to the central courtyard this is not a drill lock down that meant the gates would be sealed electronically they didn't have much time elon touched his earpiece reed compound going into lockdown status at east exit with Nova reed replied his voice
tense door's still open but they're trying to close it remotely my team is holding it where Are you coming with Tara 2 minutes be ready to move fast elon hurried toward the central complex he needed to place the smoke bombs where they'd create maximum confusion as he passed an electrical panel he had another idea he stopped and yanked it open sorry about this he muttered then discharged the fire extinguisher directly into the exposed circuits sparks flew the remaining lights in that section went completely dark more alarms began Blaring perfect now for the smoke elon moved
quickly through the darkened hallways activating smoke bombs and dropping them in strategic locations air vents doorways intersections thick white smoke began filling the corridors behind him he could hear confused shouting as the smoke spread emergency respirators would be useless against it it wasn't toxic just disorienting over the announcement system Ven's voice was now sharp with Anger someone is sabotaging our systems all security personnel find the intruders immediately they must not leave the compound as Elon approached the central courtyard he activated his final smoke bomb and rolled it into the open space chaos erupted as white
smoke billowed across the quantum bridge and the gathered members in the confusion no one noticed him slip along the perimeter he spotted Tara on the far side pressed against a wall trying to Remain unseen he made his way to her through the smoke and panic time to go," he said taking her arm together they ran toward the east wing ducking into doorways whenever security personnel rushed past the smoke was getting thicker making it hard to see more than a few feet ahead "almost there," Elon encouraged as they turned down the final corridor suddenly a figure
loomed out of the smoke in front of them dr vin his silver hair disheveled his eyes wild With fury you he snarled when he saw Elon what have you done his gaze shifted to Tara and you I trusted you with our vision Tara your vision would have hurt my daughter Tara said her voice steady despite her fear hurt her then looked genuinely shocked we were going to elevate her make her immortal the first child consciousness in our digital paradise "there is no digital paradise," Elon said firmly "your machine doesn't work it could have caused permanent
Brain damage." "Lies!" Vin shouted "you're just like all the others too limited to see the future I'm creating." He moved to block their path and Elon saw he was holding something in his hand a small device with a blinking red light one press then warned and the entire compound goes into emergency lockdown all exits sealed security protocols activated you'll never get out elon stepped forward positioning himself between Van and Tara it's over dr ven Nova is already safe the authorities will be here soon no vin's face contorted with rage she's the key her mind is
perfect for the bridge she's a child Elon said quietly my child understanding dawned in Ven's eyes you're of course Nova Wilson i should have made the connection his laugh was bitter "the great Elon Musk here to rescue his daughter how painfully ordinary." "Let us pass," Elon said his voice hard now "or I'll make Sure every investor every member of your group knows the truth about your quantum bridge that it's dangerous pseudocience that's never worked." Then hesitated clearly weighing his options then his face hardened with resolve you won't destroy my life's work he raised the device
thumb hovering over the button but before he could press it a cloud of smoke billowed between them reed had released another smoke bomb from behind elon lunged forward knocking The device from Ven's hand they both fell to the floor grappling in the smoke "go!" Elon shouted to Tara get to the exit tara hesitated then ran toward Reed's voice calling from further down the corridor then was stronger than he looked he clawed at Elon's face trying to reach the fallen device elon blocked him using his body weight to pin the older man down "it's over," Elon
panted "nova is safe." "You don't understand," Vin cried still struggling we're so close to breakthrough the future of humanity doesn't include experimenting on children elon finished firmly the sound of running footsteps approached through the smoke security personnel coming to Ven's aid elon needed to move now or be trapped he landed one solid punch that left Vin dazed then scrambled to his feet and ran toward the east exit the smoke provided cover but also made it hard to find his way he followed the Emergency exit signs heart pounding finally he saw it a rectangle of morning
sunlight the exit door propped open with a fire extinguisher reed stood there gesturing urgently "Move they're right behind you." Elon sprinted the final distance bursting through the door into the bright desert morning outside Reed's team waited in black SUVs engines running tara was already in one of them And beside her "NOVA!" Elon cried his daughter looked up her face breaking into a smile of pure relief dad elon dived into the SUV just as shots rang out behind them warning shots from the compound security "go!" Reed shouted to the drivers all three vehicles accelerated away from
the compound kicking up clouds of dust in their vehicle Elon pulled Nova into a tight hug his heart still racing from the narrow escape she clung to him her Small body trembling i knew you'd come she whispered against his shoulder i told them my dad wouldn't let them put me in that machine of course I came Elon said his voice rough with emotion i'll always come for you Novaar tara reached over and squeezed his hand her eyes filled with grateful tears thank you," she said simply elon nodded still holding Nova close as the SUV sped
Across the desert through the rear window he could see the white buildings of the compound growing smaller smoke still billowing from several windows "are they chasing us?" Nova asked her voice small and frightened reed in the front passenger seat checked the monitors no pursuit vehicles yet but they'll be coming we need to get off these back roads Elon said once we reach the highway we can blend with traffic the Driver nodded pushing the vehicle faster the two other SUVs kept pace forming a protective convoy "what about those people?" Nova asked "will they come after us
again?" No sweetie Tara assured her smoothing her hair they won't bother us anymore elon wasn't so sure but this wasn't the time for that conversation right now Nova needed to feel safe "your mom's right," he said "and I've already contacted some friends who will make sure Dr v can't hurt Anyone else." In truth he'd messaged Riley to alert the FBI about the dangerous experimentation at the compound by tomorrow the Enlightened Ones would likely be under federal investigation as they reached the main highway and merged with morning traffic Elon finally felt the tension begin to leave
his body nova was safe tara was safe they had escaped nova had fallen asleep against him exhausted from the frightening ordeal she still clutched Robbie her stuffed robot its silly smile somehow reassuring in this moment "what made you get involved with them?" Elon asked Tara quietly "careful not me to wake Nova." Tara sighed looking out the window at the passing landscape "it started at that tech conference in February dr ven approached me after my panel on AI ethics he seemed so brilliant so visionary he said they had technology that could help with Nova's nightmares the
nightmares had been Getting worse over the past year vivid dreams that left Nova terrified and unable to sleep "i just wanted to help her," Tara continued her voice breaking and their cognitive enhancement program seemed legitimate at first nova's nightmares did improve until they didn't when did you realize what they really wanted elon asked yesterday Tara whispered "I overheard Vin talking about using the quantum bridge on her that's when I tried to leave but they stopped Us that's when I called you." Elon nodded pieces falling into place the 2:00 a.m call i was desperate Tara admitted
i didn't know who else to turn to then they took my phone and everything happened so fast "you did the right thing," Elon assured her reaching for her hand again "i'm just glad I got there in time." "They rode in silence for a while the gentle motion of the vehicle rocking Nova deeper into sleep "what happens now?" Tara asked Eventually it was a good question one Elon hadn't had time to consider until this moment first we make sure Nova is okay he said then we deal with the enlightened ones legally after that he looked down
at his sleeping daughter we'll figure it out they had been on the highway for about 15 minutes when Reed who had been monitoring a tablet in the front seat suddenly tensed "we've got company," he announced his voice tight "two black SUVs just turned Onto the highway behind us moving fast." Elon looked out the rear window sure enough two vehicles were weaving through traffic clearly in pursuit the Enlightened One's security team Tara whispered her face pale they won't give up easily driver exit at the next ramp Reed ordered we need to get off this main road
the driver nodded and switched lanes preparing to exit the two escort vehicles with Reed's security team did the same forming a protective barrier Around the SUV carrying Elon Tara and Nova as they took the exit Nova stirred sensing the tension in the car she blinked sleepily what's happening just taking a different route Elon said trying to keep his voice calm go back to sleep Novastar but Nova was too smart to be fooled she twisted in her seat to look out the back window her eyes widening at the sight of the pursuing vehicles They're following us
she said her voice small but surprisingly steady don't worry Elon assured her reed's team knows what they're doing as if to prove his point one of their escort vehicles dropped back positioning itself between them and the pursuers the second escort vehicle moved ahead leading the way down a less traveled two-lane road that cut through the desert landscape reed was on his phone speaking rapidly to his team alpha team maintain blocking position Beta team find us an alternate route avoid populated areas the road became rougher as they left the highway behind the SUV bounced over uneven
terrain dust billowing behind them elon held Nova securely as the vehicle jostled them around i know this area Tara said suddenly leaning forward my father used to take me off-roading here there's an old dry riverbed about 2 mi ahead if we follow it we can reach the highway on the other side of the hills reed relayed This information to the drivers their lead vehicle turned onto an even smaller road little more than a dirt track that cut across the scrubby desert landscape they're still following Nova reported looking back but they're farther behind now the pursuing
vehicles were indeed falling back their city SUVs less suited to the rough terrain than Reed's specially equipped vehicles good Reed said let's put more distance between us their driver increased speed bouncing Them over the uneven ground nova grabbed Elon's hand her small fingers squeezing tight he squeezed back trying to reassure her "when I was little," Tara said to Nova clearly trying to distract her grandpa and I would count jack rabbits on drives like this "i once saw 17 in one trip." Nova gave a small smile though her eyes kept darting back to the pursuers "i
only see dust right now that's because we're kicking up so much of it Elon said which is good makes it Harder for them to see where we're going they reached the dry riverbed Tara had mentioned a wide sandy channel cutting through the landscape "turn right here," Tara called to the driver "follow the riverbed north." The driver complied the SUV sliding slightly as it turned onto the sandy surface the lead escort vehicle was already ahead of them creating a dust cloud that would help obscure their path for several tense minutes they raced along the riverbed The
walls rising on either side of them the pursuing vehicles were temporarily out of sight but Elon knew they wouldn't give up so easily "how much farther to the highway," he asked Tara "maybe 3 miles," she replied "there's a place where the riverbed widens and splits we need to take the left fork reed relayed this information to the drivers as they continued Elon noticed that Nova had stopped looking back and was now watching the landscape with interest This is kind of like being on Mars she observed all dusty and rocky leave it to his daughter to
find the space connection in a high-speed chase a little bit Elon agreed though Mars is even more red and rocky will you still take me there someday she asked you promised remember i remember he said his throat tight with emotion and yes when the first colony is built you'll be among the first visitors that's a promise the SUV suddenly lurched to one Side as the driver swerved to avoid a large boulder they all grabbed handholds to steady themselves sorry about that the driver called back reed was checking his tablet again i don't see the pursuit
vehicles on our thermal imaging anymore we might have lost them or they could be taking another route to cut us off Elon suggested unwilling to feel safe just yet as if on Q Reed's radio crackled to life satihu lead escort vehicle was Reporting in sir we've got a problem there's a vehicle ahead blocking the riverbed where it narrows looks like they circled around reed swore under his breath can we go back negative the pursuit vehicles are behind us now we're boxed in elon looked at Tara is there another way out of this riverbed she thought
quickly yes maybe there's a side channel about half a mile ahead it's steep but a good driver could manage it reed relayed this information the lead Vehicle confirmed they could see the side channel "it's going to get bumpy," Elon warned Nova making sure her seat belt was secure "hold on tight," Nova nodded her face serious she clutched Robbie the robot with one hand and Elon's arm with the other their little convoy accelerated racing toward the side channel before the blockade ahead could react as they approached Elon could see it a narrow opening in the riverbed
wall sloping upward at a steep Angle the lead vehicle hit it first engine roaring as it climbed the sandy incline their SUV followed the force of the ascent pushing them back into their seats nova let out a small gasp as the vehicle tilted dramatically for a hearttoppping moment it seemed like they might not make it the wheels spun in the loose sand losing traction then the driver gunned the engine and they lurched forward cresting the top of the slope they emerged onto Flat desert again the lead vehicle already speeding ahead the blocking vehicle was visible
now far below in the riverbed men were getting out looking up at where they had escaped "we did it!" Nova cried bouncing in her seat "not quite yet," Reed cautioned "we still need to reach the highway." Their driver pushed the SUV to its limits racing across the open desert after several more tense minutes the highway appeared in the distance a thin black ribbon Cutting through the beige landscape there was no sign of pursuit anymore the Enlightened One's security team had been outmaneuvered as they merged onto the highway blending with regular traffic Elon felt Nova relax
against him the danger was finally passing "that was like a movie chase," she said her voice a mix of excitement and lingering fear but scarier because it was real it's over now Elon assured her we're safe reed was making calls arranging for a Helicopter to meet them at a private airfield outside the city from there they would fly directly to Elon's secure compound in another state far from the Enlightened One's reach tara caught Elon's eye over Nova's head "thank you," she mouthed silently he nodded still holding Nova close something had changed between them in these
fraught hours a new understanding perhaps the battle to save their daughter had forged a connection that their bitter divorce had Severed years ago nova looked up at him her dark eyes serious dad can I ask you something anything novastar did you come because mom called crying or would you have come anyway even if she hadn't called the question hung in the UD's air achingly direct in the way that only children can be elon felt Terra tense beside him waiting for his answer i would walk through fire for you Nova he said quietly swim across oceans
fly to the Moon and back all your mother had to do was call and I came i always will nova seemed to consider this then nodded satisfied that's what I thought she leaned her head against his chest again i miss you when you're not there you know i miss you too Elon said his voice rough with emotion more than you can imagine as their convoy continued toward safety Elon looked out at the passing landscape thinking about how quickly priorities could change Yesterday his biggest concern had been production deadlines and market forecasts now holding his daughter
close after nearly losing her none of that seemed to matter at all hours later as the sun was setting they were settled in a secure hotel suite in another city reed and his security team maintained a protective perimeter though there had been no sign of pursuit since their escape through the desert nova was finally sleeping peacefully in The bedroom exhausted from the ordeal robbie the robot was tucked under her arm its silly smile watching over her elon and Tara sat on the balcony of the suite speaking in low voices to avoid waking her the city
lights spread out below them a galaxy of electric stars the FBI has raided the compound Elon reported checking his phone dr ven and several other leaders have been arrested they found evidence of illegal human experimentation not just the plans for NOVA Tara shuddered i can't believe I fell for their lies when Dr vin first approached me at that conference he seemed so brilliant so visionary that's how cults work elon said "They target intelligent people promise them special knowledge or technology it could have happened to anyone." "Not to you," Tara said with a small smile "you
would have seen through it immediately." Elon shrugged "maybe or maybe not we all have blind spots when it comes to our Children you were trying to help Nova with her nightmares." They fell silent watching the city below so much had happened in the past 24 hours that it was hard to process i never thanked you properly Tara said after a while for coming so quickly for saving her you don't need to thank me for that she's my daughter too tara took a deep breath about that 2:00 a.m call elon turned to her i've been meaning
to Ask what happened right after you called me your phone was smashed when I found it one of Ven's assistants caught me making the call Tara explained she knocked the phone out of my hand that's when I realized how much trouble we were in that they weren't going to let us leave elon nodded picturing the scene but why did you call at 2:00 a.m specifically had something happened with Nova tara looked away her profile silhouetted against the city lights the Call wasn't about the enlightened ones Elon not directly what do you mean he felt a
flicker of confusion i made that call hours before everything happened with Vin and the ceremony Tara said quietly it was about something else entirely now Elon was truly confused but you were crying you said you needed help that it was about Nova it was tara turned back to him her Eyes shining with unshed tears just not the way you thought she reached into her pocket and pulled out a folded piece of paper i found this in Nova's desk drawer that night one of many elon unfolded the paper it was a letter written in Nova's careful
handwriting dear Dad I had another nightmare last night mom says they're just dreams but they feel so real i dream about being all alone on Mars everyone has left and I'm the only Person there with no way to get home i call and call but no one answers i wish you were here more i know you're busy building important things and saving the world but sometimes I just want you to read me a story or help with my science project like other dads i miss you love Nova i'm not going to send this letter just
like all the others i don't want to bother you elon's throat tightened as he read each word like a knife to his heart There are more of these tara nodded dozens she's been writing them for months but never sending them i found them by accident when I was cleaning her room why didn't you tell me elon asked his voice rough with emotion i was going to but Tara sighed after the divorce I was so angry at you for a long time I thought it was better that Nova spend less time with you i told myself
you were too busy too distracted too focused on your Companies i was all those things Elon admitted but that night reading those letters I realized I was wrong Tara continued nova needs you not just for weekends and video calls but really needs you in her life that's when I called the 200 a.m call Elon said slowly understanding dawning you were crying because because I realized I'd been keeping my daughter from her father out of my own hurt and anger Tara finished i was going to ask you to be more present In her life to be
a real father again and then what happened elon asked after your call was cut off that's when everything with the enlightened ones fell apart Tara explained i'd been having doubts about them for weeks but that same night after I called you I overheard Vin talking about using the quantum bridge on Nova the next morning when I confronted him he wouldn't let us leave it was like the universe took my moment of clarity about you and Nova and Immediately tested it with this nightmare situation elon sat back processing this revelation "so the real reason you called
me crying at 2:00 a.m was to ask you to be a father again," Tara said softly the cult situation that happened right after was just terrible timing or maybe perfect timing in a way it proved how much we need you elon looked through the balcony doors at Nova sleeping peacefully his Brilliant beautiful daughter who had been writing letters she never sent who dreamed of being abandoned on Mars who needed her father i've been so focused on saving humanity he said quietly on Mars colonies and sustainable energy and advancing technology i told myself it was all
for the future for children like Nova he shook his head but what good is saving humanity if I can't even be there for my own child tara reached over and took his Hand it's not too late Elon she adores you she just wants more of you in her life and you elon asked after everything that's happened would you be open to me being more present to us finding a new way forward as parents i think we've both learned something important these past 24 hours tara said "Life is short and unpredictable what matters most isn't rockets
or companies or even being right after a divorce what matters is her she Nodded toward the sleeping Nova inside the bedroom Nova stirred slightly hugging Robbie the robot closer even in sleep her face held traces of both her parents tara's delicate features Elon's determined jaw i'm going to do better Elon promised as much to himself as to Tara no more canceled weekends no more distracted video calls she deserves a father who's truly present and you deserve to know your amazing daughter Tara said with a Smile did you know she's already designed her own Mars habitat
with special rooms for robots to be built like father like daughter elon chuckled softly as they sat together in the growing darkness watching over their sleeping child elon realized that sometimes the most important calls don't come from boardrooms or laboratories or launch control centers sometimes they come at 2:00 a.m from someone crying because they've realized what truly Matters that was the end of our story about Elon Musk's late night call and the shocking truth behind it where are you listening from we'd love to know what part of the world this story reached you in if
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