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

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

butt

sure my is permanently fused to this uncomfortable seat. I shift, trying to find a position that doesn't make me want to

only been an hour

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the first time. Elverly shoots me a look that could curdle

gesture I'm beginning to recognize as his thinking pose. "Not much longer now, my dear. But tell

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

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.

I'm so glad you asked," he says, leaning forward cagerly. "You see, I've manufactured a cloaking device that's quite remarkable. It even beats

lips twitch at his pronunciation. It's such a

radar?" I ask, trying to keep the amusement

dismissively. "Yes,

Rah-DARR

again. Instead, I focus on what he's actually saying. "How do

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

"aviation," but I can't quite put my finger on it. It's like he's reading from a script he

me. "Is your

passes as what

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

look like the little people' he's talking

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

in our research. You see, the

goes way over my head, I find my mind wandering. I

Are you listening?" The Grand Sage's voice breaks through

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

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excitement dimming. "You're worried about your friend, Ava

trusting my voice. The lump in my throat feels like it might choke me if

dear. These are trying times for all of us. But I promise you, we're doing everything

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