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

wizened hands tremble with the movement. "Even I did not see this coming, child. Do not worry. It

butt

fallen 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 to

only been an

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268 Lisac Flying?

much longer? I ask, not for the first time. Elverly shoots me a look that could curdle milk, but I

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

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

we going to make

light up, and for the first time since this nightmare began, a genuine smile spreads

question.

forward cagerly. "You see, I've manufactured a cloaking device that's quite remarkable. It even beats

such a stark contrast to his usual eloquence that it catches

to keep the amusement

hand dismissively. "Yes, yes,

Rah-DARR

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

ensure

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

me. "Is

passes as

A non-human passing as a little person?

like the little people' he's talking about.

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

been instrumental in our research. You see, the device

find my mind wandering. I think about Ava, wondering if

listening?" The Grand Sage's voice breaks

smile. "Sorry, I got lost in

208 Lisa Flying??

peers at me closely, his carlier excitement dimming.

my voice. The lump in my throat feels like it might

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