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?"

Sage shakes his head. "No, child. There

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

butt

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

nmhably only been an hour

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268 Lisac Flying?

first time. Elverly shoots me a look that could

as his thinking pose. "Not much longer

the question. To be honest, I hadn't given it much thought. I've been too preoccupied with not

we going to make it to this safe

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 someone to ask

question.

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

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

I ask, trying to keep

hand dismissively. "Yes,

Rah-DARR

focus on what he's actually saying. "How do you know it beats

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

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

thought occurs to me. "Is

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

A non-human passing as a little person? Working In aviation? It's almost too much to wrap

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

helps you test the cloaking device?" I ask, piecing together this. bizarre

exclaims. "He's been instrumental in our research. You see, the device works

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

you listening?" The Grand Sage's voice

to him, forcing a smile. "Sorry, I got lost in thought for a moment.

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closely, his carlier excitement dimming. "You're

my throat feels like

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

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