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?"

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

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

butt

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 this flying... whatever it

been an hour Rut

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the first time. Elverly shoots me a look that

beard, a gesture I'm beginning to recognize as his thinking pose. "Not much longer now, my dear. But tell me, aren't you

it much thought. I've been too preoccupied

going to make it to this safe place without

up, and for the first time since this nightmare

question.

"You see, I've manufactured a cloaking device that's quite remarkable. It even beats

his pronunciation. It's such a stark contrast to his usual eloquence that it catches me off

mean radar?" I ask, trying to keep the amusement out of

"Yes, yes,

Rah-DARR

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

yes, multiple times! We've taken many flights to ensure its effectiveness. I have a

something off about how he says "aviation," but I can't quite put my finger on it. It's like he's reading from a script

thought occurs to me.

He passes as what

to 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 people' he's talking about. They're too

the

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

into a detailed explanation that goes way over my head, I find my mind

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

"Sorry, I got lost in thought for a

208 Lisa Flying??

peers at me closely, his carlier excitement dimming.

my throat feels like it

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,

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