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?"

shakes his head. "No, child.

tighten, and he strokes his beard. His wizened hands tremble with the movement. "Even I did not see this coming,

butt

since fallen asleep, and I'm pretty 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 an hour Rut

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look that could curdle milk,

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

To be honest, I hadn't given it much thought. I've been

How are we going to make it to

the Grand Sage is immediate and startling. His eyes light up, and for the first time since this nightmare began, a genuine smile spreads across his face.

question.

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

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

trying to keep the

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

Rah-DARR

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

Grand Sage nods enthusiastically. "Oh yes, multiple times! We've taken many flights to ensure its effectiveness. I

can't quite put my finger on it. It's like he's reading from a script he doesn't quite

thought occurs to me. "Is

as what humans call a 'little person' in their

little person? Working In aviation? It's

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

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

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

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

you listening?" The Grand

back to him, forcing a smile. "Sorry, I got lost

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excitement dimming. "You're

in my throat feels like it might choke me

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 our destination, I'll do what I can

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