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?"

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

His wizened hands tremble with the movement. "Even I did not see this coming, child. Do not worry. It

butt

have long since fallen asleep, and I'm pretty sure my is permanently fused to this uncomfortable seat. 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...

only been an

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

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

be honest, I hadn't given it much thought. I've been too preoccupied

going to make it

first time since this nightmare began, a genuine smile spreads across

question.

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

it. My lips twitch at his pronunciation. It's such a

I ask, trying to keep the amusement out of

waves a hand dismissively. "Yes, yes, that's what

Rah-DARR

decide not to correct him again. Instead, I focus on what he's actually saying. "How do you know it beats radar? Have

Sage 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

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

thought occurs to me. "Is

as what humans call a 'little person' in

passing as a little person? Working In aviation? It's almost too much to wrap my

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

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

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 the war's

listening?" The Grand Sage's voice breaks through

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

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dimming. "You're worried about your friend, Ava Grey,

not trusting my voice. The lump in my throat feels like it might

of us. But I promise you, we're doing everything in our power to keep you safe. And once we

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