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?"

his head. "No, child. There are forces

tremble with the movement. "Even I did not see this coming, child. Do

butt

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

been an hour

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look that could curdle milk, but I ignore her.

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

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

are we going to make it to this safe

in the Grand Sage is immediate and startling. His eyes light up, and for the first time since this nightmare began,

question.

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

It's such a

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

waves a hand dismissively. "Yes,

Rah-DARR

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

yes, multiple times! We've taken many flights to ensure its effectiveness. I have a friend in the

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

me.

He passes as what humans call a 'little

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

the little

the cloaking

Sage exclaims. "He's been instrumental in our

launches into a detailed explanation that goes way over my head, I find my mind wandering. I think about Ava, wondering if she's safe, and if the

Are you listening?" The Grand Sage's voice breaks

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

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

feels like it might

trying times for all of us. But I promise you, we're doing everything in our power to keep

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