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.

hands tremble with the movement. "Even I

butt

to find a position that doesn't make me want to scream, but it's hopeless. We've been

only been an

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268 Lisac Flying?

a look that could curdle milk, but I ignore

beginning to recognize as his thinking pose. "Not much longer now, my dear. But tell me, aren't

I've been

are we going to make it

light up, and for the first time since this nightmare began, a genuine smile

question.

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

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

to keep

hand dismissively. "Yes, yes,

Rah-DARR

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

"Oh yes, multiple times! We've taken many flights to ensure its

off about how he says "aviation," but I can't quite put my finger on

me. "Is

Sage chuckles. "No, no. He passes as

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

don't even look like the little people' he's talking

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

Sage exclaims. "He's been instrumental in our research. You see,

head, I find my mind wandering. I think about Ava,

The Grand

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

208 Lisa Flying??

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

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

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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