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?"

"No, child. There are forces at play

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

butt

I shift, trying to find a position that doesn't make me want to scream, but it's hopeless. We've

been an hour

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not for the first time. Elverly shoots me a look that could curdle milk, but I ignore her. I'm past caring

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

blink, surprised by the question. To be honest, I hadn't given it much thought. I've been too preoccupied with not losing my mind in this cramped space. But

we going to make it to

for the first time since this nightmare began, a genuine smile

question.

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

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

mean radar?" I ask, trying to

dismissively. "Yes, yes, that's

Rah-DARR

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

flights to ensure its effectiveness. I have a friend in

my finger on it. It's like

me.

"No, no. He passes as what humans call a 'little

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

the little people' he's talking

yours... he helps you test the cloaking device?"

been instrumental in our research. You see, the

explanation that goes way over my head, I find my mind wandering. I think about Ava, wondering if she's safe,

listening?" The Grand Sage's voice breaks through my

"Sorry, I got lost in thought for a moment. You

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at me closely, his carlier excitement dimming. "You're worried about your

my throat feels

doing everything in our power to keep you safe. And once

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