First Roll

A sudden hum coursed straight through my axles. I gave my wheels a quick, deliberate test spin—and surged forward across the textured weave of the grey sofa cushion! Right alongside me parked a sleek gold sports car, still and quiet in the morning light. I tapped my front fender gently against its golden side mirror to see if it would rev back. It stayed silent, but feeling the solid metallic bump proved it: I can move, steer, and take off under my own power right here.