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?"

shakes his head. "No, child. There are forces at play that even

tighten, and he strokes his beard. His wizened hands tremble with the movement. "Even I

butt

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 this flying...

nmhably only been an

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longer? I ask, not for the first time. Elverly shoots me a look that could curdle milk, but I ignore her. I'm past caring about niceties at this

I'm beginning to recognize as his thinking pose. "Not much longer now, my dear. But tell me, aren't you curious about how we're managing this

I've been too preoccupied

are we going to make it to this safe place without

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 him this

question.

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

It's such a stark contrast to

trying to keep the

"Yes,

Rah-DARR

to correct him again. Instead, I focus on what he's actually saying. "How do you know it beats radar? Have you tested

flights to ensure its effectiveness. I have a friend in the aviation industry who's been

says "aviation," but I can't quite put my finger on it.

thought occurs to me.

as what humans call a 'little

to process that information. A non-human passing as a little person? Working In aviation? It's almost too much to wrap my head

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

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

instrumental in our research. You see,

my head, I find my

Grand

turn back to him, forcing a smile. "Sorry, I got

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

feels like it might

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

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