Tangled

Chapter 268

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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?"

his head. "No, child. There are forces at play that even

his beard. His wizened hands tremble with the movement. "Even I did not

butt

a position that doesn't make me want to scream, but it's hopeless. We've been in this flying... whatever it

only been an hour

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me a look that could curdle milk, but I ignore her. I'm past

a gesture I'm beginning to recognize as his thinking pose. "Not much longer now, my dear. But tell me, aren't you curious about how we're managing

by the question. To be honest, I hadn't given it much thought. I've been too preoccupied with not losing my mind in this cramped space. But now that

we going to make it to

up, and for the first time since this nightmare began, a genuine smile spreads across his face. It's like he's been waiting for someone to ask

question.

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

such a stark contrast to his usual eloquence that it catches

trying to keep the

dismissively. "Yes, yes,

Rah-DARR

on what he's actually saying. "How do you know it beats

Grand Sage nods enthusiastically. "Oh yes, multiple times! We've taken many flights to ensure its effectiveness. I have a friend in the aviation

he says "aviation," but I can't quite put my finger on it. It's like he's reading

to me. "Is your friend

Grand Sage chuckles. "No, no. He passes as what humans call a 'little person'

non-human passing as a little person? Working In aviation? It's almost too

the little people' he's

helps you test the cloaking device?" I ask, piecing

Sage exclaims. "He's been instrumental in our research. You see, the

launches into a detailed explanation that goes way over my head, I find my mind

The Grand Sage's voice breaks

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

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at me closely, his carlier excitement dimming. "You're worried about your

throat feels like it might choke me if

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

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