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

butt

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

only been an hour

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268 Lisac Flying?

ask, not for the first time. Elverly shoots me a look that

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

by the question. To be honest, I hadn't given it much thought. I've been too preoccupied with not losing

How are we going to make it to this

and for the first time since this nightmare

question.

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

It's such a stark contrast to

I ask, trying to keep the amusement out

hand dismissively. "Yes, yes, that's what I

Rah-DARR

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

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

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

to me. "Is

as what humans call a 'little

not sure how to process that information. A non-human passing as a little

the little people'

yours... he helps you test the cloaking

been instrumental in

launches into a detailed explanation that goes way over my head, I find my mind wandering.

Grand Sage's voice

back to him, forcing a smile. "Sorry, I got lost in thought for a moment. You were

208 Lisa Flying??

dimming. "You're

throat feels like it might

doing everything in our power to keep you safe. And

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