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?"

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

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

butt

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

been an hour Rut

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me a look that could curdle milk, but I ignore her. I'm past caring about niceties at this

pose. "Not much longer now, my

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

to make it

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

question.

cagerly. "You see, I've manufactured a cloaking

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

mean radar?" I ask, trying to keep the

hand dismissively. "Yes, yes,

Rah-DARR

what he's actually saying. "How do you know

yes, multiple times! We've taken many flights to ensure its

put my finger on it. It's like he's reading from a

occurs to me. "Is your

no. He passes as

a little person? Working In

don't even look like the little people' he's talking about.

the cloaking

"He's been instrumental in our research.

launches into a detailed explanation that goes way over my head, I find my mind wandering.

The Grand Sage's

"Sorry, I got

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his carlier excitement dimming. "You're worried

The lump in my throat feels like it might choke me

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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