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?"

his head. "No, child. There are forces at

I did not see this coming, child. Do not worry. It does not lie on

butt

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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ask, not for the first time. Elverly shoots me a look that could curdle milk, but I ignore

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

been too

yeah. How are we going to make it to this

Grand Sage is immediate and startling. His eyes light up, and for the first time since this nightmare began, a genuine smile spreads across his face. It's like he's been waiting for

question.

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

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

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

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

Rah-DARR

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

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

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

occurs to me.

"No, no. He passes as what humans call

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

the little people' he's talking about. They're too

the cloaking device?" I ask, piecing

in our research. You see, the

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

Grand Sage's voice

"Sorry, I got lost in thought

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dimming. "You're worried

throat feels like it might

I promise you, 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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