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?"

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,

butt

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

been an

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that

"Not much longer now, my dear. But tell me, aren't you curious about how

I've been too preoccupied with not losing

How are we going to make it to

up, and for the first time since this nightmare

question.

see, I've manufactured a cloaking device that's quite remarkable. It even

such a stark contrast to his usual eloquence that it catches me off

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

waves a hand dismissively. "Yes, yes,

Rah-DARR

decide not to correct him again. Instead, I focus on what he's actually saying. "How

Sage nods enthusiastically. "Oh yes, multiple times! We've taken many flights to ensure its effectiveness.

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

me. "Is

"No, no. He passes as

process that information. A non-human passing as a little person? Working In aviation? It's almost too much to wrap my head

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

he helps you test the cloaking

the Grand Sage exclaims. "He's been instrumental in our

I find my mind wandering.

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

"Sorry, I got lost

208 Lisa Flying??

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

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

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

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