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?"

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

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

butt

trying to find a position that doesn't make me want to scream, but

nmhably only been

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for the first time. Elverly shoots me a look that could curdle milk, but I ignore

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

blink, surprised by the question. To be honest, I hadn't given it much thought. I've been too preoccupied

to make it to this safe place without being

the first time since this nightmare began, a genuine

question.

you asked," he says, leaning forward cagerly. "You see, I've manufactured a cloaking device that's quite

It's such a stark contrast to his usual eloquence that it

ask, trying to keep the amusement out of

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

Rah-DARR

again. Instead, I focus on what he's actually saying.

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

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

me. "Is your

"No, no. He passes as what humans call a

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

even look like the little

the cloaking device?" I ask,

instrumental in our

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

The Grand

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

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at me closely, his carlier excitement dimming. "You're worried about your friend, Ava Grey, aren't

not trusting my voice. The lump in my throat feels like it might

reaches 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

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