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?"

Grand Sage shakes his head. "No, child. There are forces at play that

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

butt

a position that doesn't make me want to scream, but

nmhably only been an

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me a look that could

beginning to recognize as his thinking pose. "Not much longer now, my dear. But tell

much thought. I've been

are we going to make it to this

is immediate and startling. His eyes light 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

question.

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

can't help it. My lips twitch at his pronunciation. It's such a stark contrast to his usual eloquence that it

radar?" I ask, trying to keep the amusement out of

"Yes, yes, that's what

Rah-DARR

again. Instead, I focus on what he's actually saying. "How do you

many flights to ensure its effectiveness. I have a friend in the aviation industry who's been most

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

me.

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

that information. A non-human passing as a little person? Working In

little people' he's talking

test the cloaking device?"

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

head, I find my mind wandering. I think about Ava, wondering if she's safe, and if

Grand Sage's voice breaks through

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

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carlier excitement dimming. "You're

feels like it might choke me if I

understand, my dear. These are trying times 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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