Tangled

Chapter 268

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268 Lisa: Flying?

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That explains the defying-gravity feeling.

I look from Elverly to the Grand Sage, waiting for one of them to crack a smile, to tell me it's all an elaborate joke. But their expressions remain deadly serious.

"Flying" I repeat, the word feeling strange on my tongue. "As in... up in the air? Like a plane?"

The Grand Sage chuckles, a warm sound that seems at odds with our dire situation. "Not quite like a plane, my dear. Our methods are a bit more unconventional"

I want to ask more, to understand exactly what's happening, but another violent shake rocks our little sanctuary. This time, I'm certain I feel us lifting off the ground. My stomach does a somersault, and I have to swallow hard to keep from being sick.

The room continues to vibrate around us, and I can't shake the feeling that we're ascending rapidly. My ears pop, confirming my suspicions.

"Where exactly are we going?" I ask, trying to keep my voice steady.

The Grand Sage's expression grows somber. "There are multiple safe havens through the land. I know of one, and I can only hope it has not been breached."

Despite the size of his building, we are the only 3 living beings within it.

"I heard screaming."

"Yes. We have guards. He corrects himself. "We had guards. You never had a chance to see them, but they have always been there!

"And we're just leaving them behind?"

Elverly's face hardens, her wrinkles deepening. "They knew the risks. They chose to stay a fight."

and

She sounds angry, but there are unshed tears in her eyes. Despite her harsh words, she's mourning. That angry mask of hers is nothing more than a facade for her grief. *Fight who?" I press, desperation creeping into my voice. "Who's attacking you? Is it... is it

because of me?"

shakes his head. "No, child. There are forces

"Even I did not see this coming, child. Do not worry.

butt

uncomfortable seat. I shift, trying to find a position that doesn't make

nmhably only been an hour Rut

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look that could curdle milk, but I ignore

strokes his beard, a gesture I'm beginning to recognize as his thinking pose. "Not much longer now, my

been too preoccupied with not losing my mind in this cramped space. But now

are we going to make it to this

immediate and startling. His eyes light up, and for the first time since this nightmare began, a genuine smile spreads

question.

asked," he says, leaning forward cagerly. "You see, I've manufactured a cloaking device that's quite remarkable. It even beats out

pronunciation. It's such a stark contrast to his usual eloquence that

ask, trying to keep

waves a hand dismissively. "Yes,

Rah-DARR

to correct him again. Instead, I focus on what he's actually saying. "How

"Oh yes, multiple times! We've taken many flights to ensure its effectiveness. I have a

can't quite put my finger on it. It's

to me. "Is your

chuckles. "No, no. He passes as what humans

not sure how to process that information. A non-human passing as a little person?

the little people' he's talking about. They're

of yours... he helps you test the cloaking device?" I ask, piecing together this. bizarre

"He's been instrumental in our research.

I find my mind wandering. I think about Ava,

The Grand Sage's voice breaks through my

forcing a smile. "Sorry, I got lost in thought

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carlier excitement dimming. "You're worried about

throat feels like it might choke

for all of us. But I promise you, we're doing everything in our power to keep you safe. And once we reach our destination, I'll do what I

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