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?"

shakes his head. "No, child. There are forces at play that

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

butt

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

only been an

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

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

question. To be honest, I hadn't given it much thought. I've been too preoccupied with not losing my mind in this cramped space. But now that he

we going to make it to this safe place without being

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

question.

I've manufactured

help it. My lips twitch at his pronunciation. It's such a stark contrast to his usual eloquence

ask, trying to keep the

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

Rah-DARR

he's actually saying. "How do you know it beats radar? Have you

to ensure its effectiveness. I have a friend in the aviation industry who's

I can't quite put my finger on it. It's like he's reading from a

me. "Is

passes as what humans call a 'little person' in

little person? Working In aviation? It's almost too much to wrap my head

look like the little people' he's

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

instrumental in our research. You see,

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

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

to him, forcing a smile. "Sorry, I got lost in thought for a moment. You were

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

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

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 information on your friend, as

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