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

strokes his beard. His wizened hands tremble with the movement. "Even I did not see this coming, child. Do not

butt

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 is for

been an hour Rut

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ask, not for the first time. Elverly shoots me a look that could curdle milk, but I ignore her. I'm past

strokes his beard, a 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

thought. I've been too preoccupied with not losing my mind in this cramped space.

we going to make it to this safe place

startling. His eyes light up, and for the first time since this nightmare began, a genuine smile spreads across his face. It's

question.

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

his pronunciation. It's 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, that's what I

Rah-DARR

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

multiple times! We've taken many flights to ensure its effectiveness. I have a friend in the aviation industry who's been

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

occurs to me. "Is your friend

passes as what humans call a 'little person'

a little person? Working In

little people' he's talking about. They're

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

exclaims. "He's been instrumental in our research. You see, the device works

head, I find my mind wandering. I think about Ava, wondering if she's

The Grand Sage's

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

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

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

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

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