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

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

butt

sure my is permanently fused to this uncomfortable seat. I shift, trying to find a position that

nmhably only been an

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shoots me a look that could curdle milk, but I ignore her. I'm past caring about niceties at this

much longer

much thought. I've been

to make it to this

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

question.

I've

his pronunciation. It's such a stark contrast to

I ask, trying to

dismissively. "Yes, yes,

Rah-DARR

I focus on what he's actually saying. "How do you know

to ensure its

quite put my finger on it. It's like he's reading from a

thought occurs to me.

Sage chuckles. "No, no. He passes as what humans call a 'little

that information. A non-human passing as a little person? Working In aviation? It's

little people' he's talking about.

test the cloaking device?" I ask, piecing together

instrumental in our research. You see, the device works

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

Grand Sage's voice breaks

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

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excitement dimming. "You're worried about your

throat feels like it might choke me if I try to

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

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