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?"

"No, child. There are

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

butt

I shift, trying to find a position that doesn't make me want to scream, but it's hopeless. We've been in this flying... whatever it is for what feels

nmhably only been an

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a look that could

recognize as his thinking pose. "Not much longer

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

yeah. How are we going to make it to this safe place

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

question.

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

lips twitch at his pronunciation. It's such a stark contrast to his usual eloquence that it catches me

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

waves a hand dismissively. "Yes,

Rah-DARR

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

nods enthusiastically. "Oh yes, multiple times! We've taken many flights to ensure its effectiveness. I have a friend in the aviation industry who's been most

there's something off about how he says "aviation," but I can't quite put my finger on it. It's like he's reading from a script he doesn't quite

occurs to me. "Is your

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

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

like the little people'

helps you test the

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

goes way over my head, I find my mind wandering. I think about Ava,

listening?" The Grand Sage's voice

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

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closely, his carlier excitement dimming. "You're worried about your friend, Ava Grey,

trusting my voice. The lump in my throat feels like it might choke me if I

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 can to find information on your friend,

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