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?"

head. "No, child.

lips tighten, and he strokes his beard. His wizened hands tremble with the movement. "Even I did not see this coming, child. Do not worry. It does not

butt

have long 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 in this flying... whatever it is for what

been an hour

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the first time. Elverly shoots me a look that could

as his thinking pose. "Not much longer now,

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

going to make it to this safe place without

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

question.

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

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

trying to keep

"Yes, yes, that's what I

Rah-DARR

to correct him again. Instead, I focus on what he's actually saying. "How do you know it beats radar?

multiple times! We've taken many flights to ensure its effectiveness. I have a friend in the aviation industry who'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 a script he doesn't

to me. "Is your friend

Sage chuckles. "No, no. He passes as what humans

sure how to process that information. A non-human passing as a little person? Working In aviation? It's almost too much to wrap my head

like the little people' he's talking about.

helps you test the

exclaims. "He's been instrumental in our

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

Are you listening?" The Grand Sage's

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

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dimming. "You're worried

not trusting my voice. The lump in my throat feels like it might choke me if I try

we're doing everything in our power to keep you safe. And once we reach our destination, I'll do what I can to find

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