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?"

Grand Sage 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 did

butt

permanently fused to this uncomfortable seat. I shift, trying to find a position that doesn't make me want to scream, but

been an hour

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268 Lisac Flying?

that could curdle milk, but I ignore her. I'm past caring about

beginning to recognize as his thinking pose. "Not much longer now, my

much thought. I've been too preoccupied with

How are we going to make it to this safe place without

change in the Grand Sage is immediate and startling. His eyes light up, and for the first time since this nightmare began, a genuine smile spreads across his face.

question.

"You see, I've manufactured a cloaking device

My lips twitch at his pronunciation. It's such a stark

ask, trying to keep the

waves a hand dismissively. "Yes, yes, that's what

Rah-DARR

on what he's actually saying. "How do you know it beats radar? Have you

multiple times! We've taken many flights to ensure its effectiveness. I have a friend in the aviation

put my finger on it. It's like he's reading from a script he

me.

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

passing as a little person? Working In aviation?

like the little people' he's

the cloaking device?"

in our research.

over my head, I find my mind wandering.

The Grand Sage's

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

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

throat feels like it might choke me

you, we're doing everything in our power to keep you safe. And once we reach our

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