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?"

his head. "No, child.

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

butt

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

nmhably only been an hour Rut

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me a look that could curdle milk, but I ignore her. I'm

beard, a gesture I'm beginning to recognize as his thinking pose. "Not much longer

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

yeah. How are we going to make it to this

is 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

question.

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

it. My lips twitch at his pronunciation. It's such a stark

radar?" I ask, trying to keep the

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

Rah-DARR

I focus on what he's actually saying.

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

quite put my finger on it. It's like

thought occurs to me. "Is your friend

He passes as what humans call

passing as a little person? Working In aviation? It's almost too

even look like the little people' he's talking about.

he helps you test the cloaking device?" I ask,

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

my mind wandering.

listening?" The Grand Sage's voice breaks through

I got lost

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dimming. "You're worried

lump in my throat feels like it might

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 safe. And once we reach

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