Tangled

Chapter 268

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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.

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

butt

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... whatever it

nmhably only been an hour Rut

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a look that could curdle

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

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

we going to make it to this safe place without

and for the first time since this nightmare began, a genuine smile spreads across his face. It's like he's

question.

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

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

ask, trying to keep the amusement out of

hand dismissively. "Yes, yes, that's what I

Rah-DARR

I focus on what he's actually saying. "How do you know it beats radar?

yes, multiple times! We've taken many flights to ensure its effectiveness. I

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

me.

passes as what humans call a 'little person' in

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

don't even look like the little

this friend of yours... he helps you test the cloaking device?" I ask,

exclaims. "He's been instrumental in our

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

Grand

to him, forcing 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, aren't

throat feels like it

for all of us. But I promise you, we're doing everything

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