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. There are forces at play that even

the movement. "Even I did not see this

butt

uncomfortable seat. I shift, trying to find a position

nmhably only been an

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268 Lisac Flying?

shoots me a look that could curdle milk, but I

a gesture I'm beginning to recognize as his thinking pose. "Not much longer now, my dear. But tell me, aren't you curious about how we're managing this little

much thought. I've been too

going to make it to this safe

and for the first time since this nightmare began, a genuine smile spreads across his

question.

asked," he says, leaning forward cagerly. "You see, I've manufactured a cloaking

My lips twitch at his pronunciation. It's such a stark contrast to his usual eloquence

ask, trying to keep the amusement out

waves a hand dismissively. "Yes,

Rah-DARR

to correct him again. Instead, I focus on what he's actually saying. "How

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

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

occurs to me. "Is your friend

"No, no. He passes as what humans call a 'little person' in

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

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

the

"He's been instrumental in our

detailed explanation that goes way over my head, I find my mind wandering. I think about Ava, wondering if she's safe, and

you listening?" The Grand

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

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excitement dimming. "You're worried about

my throat feels like it might choke me if I try to

of us. But I promise you, we're doing everything in our power to

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