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?"

child. There are forces at

the movement. "Even I did not see this coming, child. Do not worry. It

butt

long since fallen asleep, 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 scream, but it's hopeless. We've been in

only been an hour Rut

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me a look that

I'm beginning to recognize as his thinking pose. "Not much longer now, my dear. But tell

be honest, I hadn't given it much thought. I've been too preoccupied with not losing my mind in

yeah. How are we going to make it

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

question.

I'm so glad you asked," he says, leaning forward cagerly. "You see, I've manufactured a

lips twitch at his pronunciation. It's such a stark contrast to his

to keep the amusement out

a hand dismissively. "Yes,

Rah-DARR

to correct him again. Instead, I focus on what he's actually saying. "How do you know it beats radar? Have you

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

"aviation," but I can't quite put my finger

to me. "Is your friend

Sage chuckles. "No, no. He passes as what humans call a 'little person' in

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

little people' he's talking

helps you test the cloaking

in our research. You see, the device works

he launches into a detailed explanation that goes way over my head, I find my mind wandering.

listening?" The Grand Sage's voice breaks

"Sorry, I got lost in thought for a moment. You

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

my voice. The lump in my throat feels like it might

us. But I promise you, we're doing everything in our power to keep you

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