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?"

Grand Sage shakes his head. "No, child. There are forces at

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

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

nmhably only been an hour

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time. Elverly shoots me a look that could curdle milk, but I ignore her. I'm past caring about

"Not much longer now, my dear. But tell me, aren't you curious about how we're managing this little journey

honest, I hadn't given it much thought. I've been too preoccupied with not losing my mind in this cramped space. But now that he mentions

to make it to this safe place

for the first time since this nightmare began, a genuine smile spreads across his face. It's like he's been waiting for

question.

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

pronunciation. It's such a stark

mean radar?" I ask, trying to

waves a hand dismissively. "Yes, yes, that's

Rah-DARR

he's actually

yes, multiple times! We've taken many flights to ensure its effectiveness. I have a friend in the

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

thought occurs to me. "Is your

He passes as what humans call a 'little person' in

as a little person? Working In

look like the little people'

friend of yours... he helps you test the cloaking device?" I

instrumental in our research. You see, the

way over my head, I find my mind wandering. I think about Ava,

The Grand Sage's voice

to him, forcing a smile. "Sorry, I got lost

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his carlier excitement dimming. "You're worried about

my throat feels like it might choke me if I try to

trying times for all of us. But I promise you, we're doing everything in our power to keep you safe.

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