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

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

butt

I shift, trying to find a

been an hour

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first time. Elverly shoots me a look that could curdle milk, but

to recognize as his thinking pose. "Not much longer now, my dear. But tell me, aren't you curious about how we're managing this little

I've been too preoccupied with not losing my mind in this

to make it to this safe place without

the first time since this nightmare began, a genuine smile spreads across his face.

question.

leaning forward cagerly. "You see, I've manufactured a

such a stark contrast to his usual eloquence that it

to keep the amusement out

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

Rah-DARR

focus on what he's actually saying.

to ensure its

but I can't quite put my finger on it. It's like he's

thought occurs to me. "Is your friend

as what humans call a 'little person'

passing as a little person? Working

like the little people' he's talking

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

"He's been instrumental in our research.

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

Grand Sage's voice breaks through

a smile. "Sorry, I got

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

The lump in my throat feels like

out, patting my hand gently. "I understand, my 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 what I can to find

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