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

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

butt

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.

only been an hour

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268 Lisac Flying?

me a look that

thinking pose. "Not much longer now, my dear. But tell me, aren't you curious about how we're

thought. I've been too preoccupied with not losing my mind in this cramped space. But now that he

are we going to make it

since this nightmare began, a

question.

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

such a stark contrast to his

mean radar?" I ask, trying to keep the amusement

dismissively. "Yes, yes, that's

Rah-DARR

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

multiple times! We've taken many flights to ensure its effectiveness. I have a friend in the aviation industry who's been

"aviation," but I can't quite put my finger on it. It's like he's reading from a script he doesn't

me. "Is

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

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

don't even look like the little people' he's

he helps you test the cloaking device?"

in our

I find my mind wandering. I

you listening?" The Grand Sage's voice

"Sorry, I got lost in thought for

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carlier excitement dimming. "You're worried about your

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

patting my hand gently. "I understand, my dear. These are trying times for all of us. But I promise you, we're doing everything in our power

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