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?"
head. "No, child. There are
the movement. "Even I did not see this coming, child. Do not worry. It does not lie on your
butt
sure 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... whatever it is for what feels
been an hour
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268 Lisac Flying?
the first time. Elverly shoots me a look that could curdle milk, but I
his thinking pose. "Not much longer now, my dear.
hadn't given it much thought. I've been too preoccupied with not losing my mind in this cramped space.
yeah. How are we going to make it to this safe place without
immediate and startling. His eyes light up, and for the first time since this nightmare began, a genuine smile spreads
question.
cagerly. "You see, I've manufactured a cloaking device that's quite remarkable. It even beats out
pronunciation. It's such a stark contrast to his usual eloquence that it catches me off
trying to
"Yes, yes,
Rah-DARR
what he's actually saying. "How do you know it
flights to ensure its effectiveness. I have a
quite put my finger on it. It's like he's reading from a script he
thought occurs to me. "Is your
Grand Sage chuckles. "No, no. He passes as
information. A non-human passing as a little person? Working In aviation? It's almost too much to
even look like the little people' he's talking about.
of yours... he helps you test the cloaking device?" I ask, piecing together this.
the Grand Sage exclaims. "He's been instrumental in our research.
head, I find my mind wandering. I think about
you listening?" The Grand Sage's voice breaks
"Sorry, I got lost in thought
208 Lisa Flying??
dimming. "You're worried about
The lump in my throat feels
you, we're doing everything in our power to keep you safe. And once we reach
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