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?"

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

lips tighten, and he strokes his beard. His wizened hands tremble with the movement. "Even I did not see this coming, child. Do not worry. It does not lie on your tiny

butt

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

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

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

hadn't given it much thought. I've been too preoccupied with not losing my mind

How are we going to make it to this

in 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 his face. It's like he's

question.

glad you asked," he says, leaning forward cagerly. "You see, I've manufactured a cloaking

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

trying to keep

"Yes, yes,

Rah-DARR

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

to ensure its effectiveness. I have a friend in the aviation industry

quite put my finger on it.

thought occurs to me. "Is your friend

as what

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

the little people' he's talking

the cloaking device?" I ask,

exclaims. "He's been instrumental in our research. You

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

The Grand Sage's voice breaks through

to him, forcing a smile. "Sorry, I got lost

208 Lisa Flying??

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

throat feels like it might choke me if I try to

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

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