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?"

"No, child. There are forces at

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

butt

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

only been an

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look that could curdle milk, but I ignore her. I'm past caring

thinking pose. "Not much longer now,

hadn't given it much thought. I've been too preoccupied with not losing my

going to make it to this safe place

change in the Grand Sage is immediate and startling. His eyes light up, and for the first time since this nightmare began, a genuine

question.

so glad you asked," he says, leaning forward cagerly. "You see, I've manufactured a cloaking device that's

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

I ask, trying to keep the

hand dismissively. "Yes, yes,

Rah-DARR

on what he's actually saying. "How

many flights to ensure its effectiveness. I have a friend

about how he says "aviation," but I can't quite put my finger on it. It's

to me. "Is your friend

Sage chuckles. "No, no. He passes as

A non-human passing as a little person? Working

like the little people' he's talking

the cloaking device?" I

exclaims. "He's been instrumental in our research.

explanation that goes way over my head, I find my mind wandering. I

you listening?" The Grand Sage's voice breaks through my

forcing a smile. "Sorry, I

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dimming. "You're

my throat feels like it might choke me if

"I understand, my dear. These are trying times for all of us. But I promise you, we're doing everything in our power to keep you safe. And once we reach our destination, I'll do

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