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 are

and he strokes his beard. His wizened hands tremble with the movement. "Even I did not see this

butt

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

only been

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time. Elverly shoots me a look that could curdle milk, but I

a gesture I'm beginning to recognize as his thinking pose. "Not much longer now, my dear. But tell me, aren't you curious about

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

make it to

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

question.

I've manufactured a cloaking device that's quite remarkable. It even beats

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

radar?" I ask, trying to keep

a hand dismissively. "Yes,

Rah-DARR

not to correct him again. Instead, I focus on what he's actually saying.

to ensure its

quite put my finger on it. It's

occurs to me. "Is your

chuckles. "No, no. He passes as what humans call

as a little person? Working In aviation? It's almost too much to wrap

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

he helps you test the cloaking device?" I

been instrumental in our research. You

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

The Grand Sage's voice

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

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excitement dimming. "You're worried

lump in my throat feels like it might choke me if

Sage reaches out, patting my hand gently. "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

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