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?"

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

tighten, and he strokes his beard. His wizened hands tremble with the movement. "Even I did not see this coming, child. Do not worry. It does not lie on your tiny

butt

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

been an

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

gesture 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

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 space. But now that he

are we going to make it to this safe place without

for the first time since this nightmare began, a genuine smile spreads across

question.

I've manufactured a cloaking device that's quite remarkable. It even beats

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

ask, trying to keep

waves a hand dismissively. "Yes,

Rah-DARR

focus on what he's actually saying. "How do you

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

says "aviation," but I can't quite put my finger on it. It's like he's reading

occurs to me. "Is your

no. He passes as what humans call

process that information. A non-human passing as a little person? Working In aviation?

don't even look like the little people' he's talking about. They're too

of yours... he helps you test the

in our research. You see, the

goes way over my head, I find my mind wandering. I think

you listening?" The Grand

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

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his carlier excitement dimming. "You're worried about your friend, Ava Grey,

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

"I understand, my dear. These are trying times for all of us. But I promise you, we're doing everything in our power to keep you safe. And once we reach our destination, I'll do what I can to find information

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