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. There are forces at play that

I did not see this coming, child.

butt

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

only been

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much longer? I ask, not for the first time. Elverly shoots me a look that could curdle milk, but I ignore her. I'm past caring

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

be honest, I hadn't given it much thought. I've been too preoccupied with not losing my mind in this

make

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 been waiting for someone to ask him this

question.

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

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

to keep the amusement

"Yes, yes, that's what

Rah-DARR

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

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

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

me. "Is your friend

"No, no. He passes as what humans call

process that information. A non-human passing as a little person? Working

the little people' he's talking about. They're too

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

exclaims. "He's been instrumental in our research.

head, I find my mind wandering. I think about

Grand Sage's voice

him, forcing a smile. "Sorry, I got

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

feels like it might

understand, my dear. These are trying times for all of us. But I promise you, we're doing

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