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?"

head. "No, child. There are

the movement. "Even I did not see this coming, child. Do not worry. It does not lie on your

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 in this flying... whatever it is for what feels

been an hour

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the first time. Elverly shoots me a look that could curdle milk, but I

his thinking pose. "Not much longer now, my dear.

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

yeah. How are we going to make it to this safe place without

immediate and startling. His eyes light up, and for the first time since this nightmare began, a genuine smile spreads

question.

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

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

trying to

"Yes, yes,

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what he's actually saying. "How do you know it

flights to ensure its effectiveness. I have a

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

thought occurs to me. "Is your

Grand Sage chuckles. "No, no. He passes as

information. A non-human passing as a little person? Working In aviation? It's almost too much to

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

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

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

head, I find my mind wandering. I think about

you listening?" The Grand Sage's voice breaks

"Sorry, I got lost in thought

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dimming. "You're worried about

The lump in my throat feels

you, we're doing everything in our power to keep you safe. And once we reach

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