Fan fiction test!

[DancingElphie]

Sorry, lack of time. It'll be up by tonight (hopefully). I really need to warn GG about putting up those...

[DancingElphie]

New chapter finally finished! And this time, you are now recieving the chapter from the faithful co-author: ME! LOL, sorry. Here ya go!
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“Well, ladies, as fun as this has been, I better go to,” said Amirio, wanting desperately to break away, but now quite sure how to do it.

“I understand. Let me show you to the door,” and with that Ali escorted her ‘guest’ to the foyer. They stood there for a moment, not knowing what to say.

“Well,” the boy began, “Its been . . . Uh . . . Fun.”

"Oh yes, so much fun," said Ali dryly. But inside, she just wanted to scream. She wanted to escape; to not have to deal with all this pain and tension she was feeling. Her mother was coming out of hiding to fight the most powerful force known to Oz, and then a boy she had declared her love for walks in the door, with her aunt and mother close by. The last part wasn't very worrisome, but small things like that push some over the edge.

Amirio just stood there, not knowing what to say. All of the pain and emotion was built up so tightly, there had to be some way to let it out. Slowly, a single tear started to leak down the girl's face.

"Ali, are you okay?" asked Amirio, not exactly sure how to behave.

"No.... no, I'm not. How can you call this day fun? Not only did you and Blaise get into a fight in front of my aunt, but now I have a whole new issue to deal with, and I . . .” she stopped, put her head in her hands, and sat on the ground. “I don’t know what to think anymore.”

Amirio immediately wanted to take back the words that he had spoken. He sat down next to her, trying to comfort her. “Don’t worry, Ali. It will all be okay. I know you, and I know that whatever this problem is you will be able to overcome it. I mean, how bad can it really be?”

That just sent the girl into more tears. Why can’t I learn what to say, he thought despondently to himself. He decided to keep his mouth shut, and with a gentle hand, wiped away Ali’s tears. Those big eyes stared up at him. They were irresistible. Slowly, as if unsure of himself, he leaned in and kissed her.

Ali could have jumped 20 feet off the ground. Did that really just happen?!? She wasn’t dreaming was she? No, this was too good to be one of her dreams. She leaned in and kissed him back. They both pulled away and looked at each other. “I better be going . . ..” and with that Amirio got up and walked out the door.

Ali just sat there, not wanting to move in case that would shatter this wonderful moment. Then she heard Glinda’s heels click down the hall. Quickly she stood up and dusted off her dress, praying to Oz that Glinda wouldn't be suspisious.

"So, how was your first kiss?" Glinda said, with a sly grin.

"What first kiss?" asked Ali, but anyone present could notice the blush creeping up her neck.

"Ali, don't lie to me. I have eyes you know!" Aunt Glinda said with a laugh.

"You were watching?" asked Ali, mortified at the thought.

"Yes, we were, my dear," Elphaba said as she stepped out from around the corner.

"Don't forget about me!" said Fae, wasting no time running up time to her cousin and hugging her. "Oh Ali! Your first kiss! I can't believe it!"

"Where have I heard that before?" asked Elphaba, smiling at her best friend.

Glinda just smiled at the recollection of their college days. Fae continued to babble, not caring that all Ali was doing was standing there. "Was he a good kisser? Were you surprised? Oh do tell me Ali!"

"How could all of you? That was a private moment, not one to be cooed and awed over!" said Ali, embarrassed, hurt, and very mad at the entourage.

"Um, as I recall, mine was exactly the same way, and trust me it didn't get better. Blaise's mother walked in on us TWICE! Its like a constant threat!" Fae said, blushing at the recollection.

"What a shock, you get caught kissing. I didn't even think that you had your first kiss yet," said Ali sarcastically.

"Just one little spell! I won't go down without a fight!" said Fae. She did have quite a bit of pride, and when it was insulted no one was safe.

"With your spell casting ability? Oh no, I'm trembling in my boots," said Ali. She never could resist having the last word.

"Li Tay How De Rae . . .. " Fae slowly began to chant, much to Ali's horror. Aunt Elphaba stepped in and quickly covered the girl’s mouth.

"GIRLS!" she roared, sick of watching the two fight. " You know much better. The Grimmer should only be used in times of utter need. It is not a toy. You cannot cast spells from it for whimsy or fun. Only use it when utterly necessary. This was not one of those occasions. Girls, I'm ashamed. You both know better, or should. Glinda and I need to go now, so please stop the fighting," Elphaba said with certain finality to it. In her mind, she wondered if these would be the last time she would ever see the two girls; one, her own daughter, impulsive and zealous, just as she was when she was young. "My daughter is just like I was at her age," she thought wistfully, remembering those college days, some with good times, others with bad. She then examined Fae. Fae was like her mother too, but was also different. She seemed to keep her head nearer to the ground than Glinda, and actually could read the Grimmere with some success. In so many ways, the two were similar though; always making sure every curl was in place. "We must make it back," Elphaba thought to herself, not allowing the thoughts of what the girls and the two woman's husbands would do without them.

"Now, let's not make these last few precious moments together miserable. After all, this may be the last time . . .. Well, let's just not make them hateful,” Glinda replied, feeling the tears well up in her eyes as she looked at her precious daughter.

"Don't think that. You'll come back, and you both know it," said Ali, determined not to let her emotions get the best of her one more time.

"Ali's right! I mean, you two are the strongest people in all of Oz. Who could defeat you two?" Fae said, trying, as Ali did, to shove out the emotion.

"We're not as powerful as you think," said Elphaba, making a small smile at the childlike assumption that a mother was the most powerful woman in the world, even if this one was partly true.

"Yes, but still, we know that you can beat it," replied Fae. her faith was like that of a child, never deterred, and always confident in her mother's and aunt's ability.

"Let's have no more talk of this. We need to discuss our plans for you girls while we are away," Glinda said, leading them all back to the living room.

"Fae, Nerote is taking my place as ruler until I come back. You two are to stay in school, and most of all don't come chasing after us. This is MUCH too dangerous for you yet. You are both to practice the Grimmere so that when we come back we can see your progress on your own. We will try to get word out to you as soon as we can. Elphaba, is there anything that I am forgetting?" Glinda said.

"Girls, do not, under any circumstances, come and try to help. We know you mean well, but you're simply too young. We trust your abilities, but you aren’t this good yet. We'll send word if we need you, but please, for all of us, stay here!" said Elphaba. She knew how dangerous this was, and didn't want her daughters involved.

"But mother! I won't even be able to focus! I want to come. Give us a chance to prove how good we actually are,” Ali attempted to persuade, with no success.

"No, you aren't ready yet, and that is final. It’s time for us to go. I love you both so much!" and Glinda wrapped them up in her arms, which though they didn't reach all the way around the both of them, tried to take in as much of them as she could.

Elphaba just stood there. She couldn't hug them like that, afraid that it would be the last time. "I love you both very much," she said with tears in her eyes. "Glinda, let's go."

And with that they stepped out onto the balcony, Glinda conjuring up her bubble, and Elphaba sitting on the broom, and flew away. The girls stood on the balcony, waving with tears in their eyes.

[wickedelphie1121]

have i mentioned that you two ROCK yet?! well anyways....awesome...thats all i can say! ;D ;D ;D

[galindafiedgirl215]

Dear Readers,

Since it IS valentine's day, I thought I would let yall know how much help DE has been to me. I mean without her, this story wouldn't be near as good as it is. So, when ya get the chance, send her a line or something, cause not only writes, she does all the techincal stuff that i get confusified on. Lol like I said, Thanks so much DE!!

[GoodWitchGlinda]

You guys are too awesome!!!!! I loved it!!!!

[ElphieandFiyero]

OMUG! It is so good! I couldn't write like that if I tried! Did i mention it was awesome? ;D

[no_good_deed]

That was great...I loved the moment between Amirio and Ali!

[galindafiedgirl215]

anyone have an idea for the name of this story? I kinda relized just now how bad it is that this still goes as fan fiction test! lol so if ya have an idea instant message me on verdigres. Thanks!

[DancingElphie]

A week passed, and the girls slowly began to settle in at Shiz. Both were accepted into sorcery classes, and showed great talent. Blaise and Amirio became regular figures at their dorm, and most of the girls were jealous. Sadly, though, all good things do have an end, and the girls little realized that theirs was rapidly approaching. They walked together down the hall, late for their sorcery class.

"There was no need for that last minute makeup application, Fae. I don't see why you don't go without," said Ali, disgusted that the whole reason she was late was Fae. Why must she be so cautious about her appearance?

"Well, if you had put your books where they were supposed to go we wouldn't have this problem either,” Fae shot back with a smile.

The two walked into the sorcery class, and received a sharp look from Professor Siyamak.

"I'm so sorry, Professor Siyamak. Fae woke up a tad late this morning, and I had to wait on her. May we join the class?" asked Ali, hoping the professor wouldn't react wrathfully.

"Oh, blame it all on me!" replied Fae, quite sick of it always being her fault that they were late.

"Girls, you may join the class. But please, don't be late next time," asked the professor, with his eyebrows raised.

Fae noticed a strange necklace hanging from the man's neck. It was a black stone, cut into an odd shape. “How out of season,” she thought as she took her seat.

"Today, class, we are going to learn a new spell,” the teacher continued, making it obvious that he didn't enjoy this task. "You are to show one moment in history up on this screen. I will tell you which part; you recite the spell, and see if you can make it appear, as you know it. Any questions?"

"Today, class, we are going to learn a new spell,” the teacher continued, making it obvious that he didn't enjoy this task. "You are to show one moment in history up on this screen. I will tell you which part; you recite the spell, and see if you can make it appear, as you know it. Any questions?"

"Professor! Professor! Um I have a question,” said the blond, with a confused look on her face.

"Yes Ms. Upland?" Siyamak asked the girl, annoyed that anyone would have the gall to ask a question.

"Don't you mean the future? I mean, history is so last year,” said Fae, with disgust in her voice.

"Yes, Ms. Upland, that's why it’s called HISTORY. Now, who would like to go first?" asked the professor. Ali tentatively raised her hand. While she was very shy, she clearly was one of the most talented people in the class.

"Ms. Upland number two? Why, I am surprised you would volunteer. But since you did you get the best moment to show: when the wicked witch melted."

Ali felt her palms begin to sweat. One small mistake on this, and it could entirely destroy her and Fae's lives. She could feel her best friend's eye bearing into the back of her head, as if to say 'Mess up and YOU will melt!'

Ali timidly walked down to the front of the class. Her mind on her mother and aunt, she couldn't concentrate very well on the words in the book in front of her.

"Tae di ay!" she finally shouted. An image appeared on the screen, but not the one the girls were expecting.

Glinda and Elphaba’s images appeared instead, with the two wandering around in a forest. The whole class took in a collective gasp, seeing their ruler with the woman declared the most wicked person in all of Oz. Luckily, none realized this scene was from the present, except for three.

"Class dismissed! Ms. Uplands' please remain seated! The rest of you heard me, GO!" He boomed, scaring them all out in flocks.

"Ali, come on!" and with that Fae grabbed Ali's hand and raced to the door. Just as they reached it the professor used a spell and slammed them in their face. "You two, what was that that was just on the projector?"

"Nothing, she just showed a part of her dream last night. Now if you will excuse us we need to be going,” said Fae hurriedly, trying to get out of the class desperately.

"You two think I'm an idiot? I know better. Now, why was your mother, Ms. Upland, up on the screen, and yours too, Ms. Upland, or should I say, Ms. Thropp?" the professor asked with a sneer.

"That.... that witch is not my mother!" exclaimed Ali. "I'm so sorry, Mom," she thought to herself.

"How dare you excuse us of such a thing! I will have my father on you in a heartbeat if you do not let us go immediately!" said Fae, walking up the professor and shaking her finger in his face.

“Why not your mother, Ms. Upland? Isn't she the ruler of Oz? Or is she inexplicably absent? Maybe she will become wicked too," the professor said with a smirk residing on his face. That was all Fae could stand. With one quick motion, she slapped the professor with all her might.

"Come on, Fae!" yelled Ali, opening the door and motioning to her friend. With the professor stunned, the two ran out of the room and back to their dorm as quickly as possible.

Fae slammed the door behind them. "What are we going to do, Ali?!? We can't just stay here now! He knows!" Suddenly they noticed another person in the room. There sat Blaise, staring at them in a confused way.

What are you doing here?" asked Ali, not happy that the boy who she disliked had decided to show up at the WORST possible time.

"I came to surprise Fae . . . I could ask you two the same question. It isn't like you to be back early from sorcery class," said Blaise, perplexed by the two worrying so much.

"Blaise, you can't stay here! Its not safe!" She grabbed his hand and went to open the door to shove him out. It wouldn't budge. In a panic she tried again. Nothing. She stood there, and so quietly almost no one heard said, "They've locked us in."

"Who locked you in?" asked Blaise, who was looking even more confused.

"Blaise, there is no time to explain. I need to talk to Ali. Can you go into the kitchen or something?" asked Ali, not quite sure what to do with the young man, and scared. Scared for her life, for her cousin's life, for her mother and aunt's life, for their fathers' lives.... so many lives were at stake, and they were asked to do NOTHING! Ali couldn't stand it any longer.

She drug Fae into the bedroom and slammed the door. "We can't stay silent any longer! We have to find a way out and help our Mothers! This wouldn't have happened if they had defeated it."

"Just a few problems. One, how on earth do we get out? Two, what do we do with my boyfriend in the time being? And three, how in Oz are we going to figure out where our mother's are,” Fae said, calmly at first and then almost to the point of screaming. Then she flopped herself down on the bed and began to sob, holding nothing back.

"Fae, this is no time for hysterics. We have to be calm and rational," said Ali, even though she wanted to do the same as Fae. She had to be the strong one to make the decisions. She couldn't break down. She couldn't, and wouldn't let herself. "Where's Amirio? He'd know how to get out of here," mused Ali, knowing that her boyfriend (she was freely admitting it now) had an even cooler head.

"That's it!" Fae shrieked, showing hope once again.

"What's it? We can't get out, we're stuck in here with your boyfriend, who isn't exactly the sharpest tool in the shed, and a man who, quite frankly, scares me now knows my secret. What hope do we have left?" asked Fae, dropping into despair.

"My boyfriend is too smart! But that isn't the point here. Our way out is Amirio! He can get us out!" Fae said, the wheels in her mind spinning.

"Then how are we supposed to contact him? We can't get out, Fae.”

"I haven't thought that far yet . . .." Fae confessed. "But give me time and I will!"

Unfortunately, Fae's brain didn't come up with anything. At first, it was just for a few hours. Then those hours became a day. Then that day became two days. And so it went on, for what seemed like forever. Meanwhile, the three trapped in the apartment drove each other crazy.

Ali didn't know what she would do if she didn't get out soon. The Ozian love fest ran rampant with Blaise and Fae. Everywhere the girl looked the two were either cuddled, kissing, making out, or just staring into each others eyes. “What a waste!” though Ali, disappointed that her cousin turn to mush so easily.

"Could you please use your brains for something other than staring at the other or thinking about the other?" Ali yelled one afternoon after being trapped for five days. The two paid no heed, and continued swapping spit in a most disgusting fashion.

"STOP!" Ali scremed. How long would they be trapped? Much more of this, and she would begin to think that society was the most wonderful creation.

Fae slowly pulled away from Blaise's mouth. "What's that you said Ali? I couldn't hear you."

"Would you please do something other than think about your boyfriend here? We're trapped in a dorm room, and who knows what could and might happen to us? We have to get out! And maybe if you actually used that brain of yours, we could!" Ali said in a controlled voice, that she was obviously trying to keep from yelling again.

"I think we better discuss this alone," and with that Fae tugged Ali with her into the bedroom. "What was that all about? I have been wracking my brain to come up with ideas! It just so happens I do my best thinking while kissing,” the blond said, crossing her petite arms in front of her chest.

[DancingElphie]

"Whatever you say. But please, I'm sick of the love fest!" Ali yelled.

There were taps suddenly heard at the window. Fae looked out, fearing for the worst. "Ali! Its Amirio!"

"What?" Ali ran to the window. She looked down and saw the brown mop of hair throwing pebbles at the window.

Quickly she ran to Fae's desk and got a sheet of paper, scribbled the words "HELP WE'RE TRAPPED" on it, and stuck it to the glass

Amirio read it, then shouted as loudly as he dared, "How in Oz’s name…? Well, what do you want me to do?"

Ali grabbed another piece of paper and quickly scribbled, "Throw more rocks!"

"What good will throwing more rocks do? Blaise spent two hours yesterday throwing EVERYTHING at that window, including your traveling trunk, and it didn't break. We both know he is MUCH more toned, shall we say, than Amirio. What makes you think that your boyfriend can do it so easily??" Fae asked.

"Because the spell might not be as strong from the outside as it is from the inside. He's smart, he can do it,” said Ali. Even though she was still a tad worried about the sense of the plan, she knew that Amirio could do it.

"Brains won't get you..." she was cut off by the shattering glass.

"Come on!" shouted Ali. "We don't have much time!" Fae ran and grabbed her beau by the arm. He and Fae descended by bubble, and Ali by her broom. By now Blaise knew the whole story, so this didn't freak him out. Amirio, well, that was a different story.

"Sweet Oz!" exclaimed the boy as he saw his girl floating down on a broom, with Fae and.. Was that Blaise?

"Get on!" Fae shrieked to Amirio, quickly slipping the Grimmere into its pink case. "Well, didn't you hear me?!?! Get on!"

Amirio obeyed the girl, afraid of what might happen if he didn't. They all flew away, unsure of what might come next.

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I hope everyone enjoyed the new chapter. Igonre the thing about the posting schedule. From now on, we'll be working on a schedule of when we feel like we have an idea, we'll write. Hopefully, this will lead to better quality of chapters. Unfortuantly, it may lead to longer waits. We're sorry abou that, but if it means a better fan fic, I say it's for the better, and GG agrees. Also, sorry that the chapter had to be split to two posts, but it's a monster!
DE

[ElphieandFiyero]

I absolutely loved it! It made my day! I loved the part in the class where she has to cast the spell! This is too good! ;D

[wickedelphie1121]

wow....i cant think of anything else to say but..well...wow! great job!!!!! ;D
now i kinda wish i could write but everything i write comes out..well...really bad!!! ;D

[no_good_deed]

that was great!!!!!!!!! i loved it soooo much i'm just glad i could read it before i went to go and see the dance performance i'm going to!!! it's very long and i like it that way!
Anya

[galindafiedgirl215]

Yep! Its definatly long, and the sad thing is we aren't even NEAR done. Lol yeah, if yall like fan fiction, I think we ahve you covered for a while. . . lol but thanks glad ya liked it

[galindafiedgirl215]

An hour had passed since they had left Oz. The four had hardly said a word. The cold night air got to their bones, and the each pair stayed close together.

Ali looked down across the landscape of Oz. How beautiful it looked from the perspective of a bird, and how ugly it was up close, and even worse because of the changes the darkness had brought upon the land. She hadn't had time to put her hair back into its rational braid, so it flew free, billowing behind her. The cool air let her mind flow freelly, and she took the oppertunity to just relax and enjoy life, for what could be one of the last for a while.

Fae reclined, well, as much as was possible in a small bubble, in Blaise's arms. Everything always felt just right there. That and it was freezing! She secretly had s many fears about the coming days. Nothing was guaranteed, not even their survival. But she knew that Blaise would protect her. He didn't have to go with them, but he did, and she felt more love for him at that moment then any other time she could think of.

Blaise, meanwhile, had things on his mind as well. Why on earth did his girlfriend HAVE to have chosen the bubble as her mode of transportation? Though it sure beat what Amirio was on (and he inwardly laughed at the boy for having to be on it), it still wasn't comfortable standing for two hours. His brown eyes looked at the girl in his arms. He couldn't believe he was going to such lengths for her. Not that he didn't love her, he did. Just this was going against his life long policy of: do as little as you half to for the things you want. Yet here he found himself, his tall muscly figure cramped inside a bubble with his girlfriend. He would die if any of the guys had seen him like this. He was the tough guy. The one would had never shed a tear. He cared, he just didn't show it alot (with the exception of Fae). He had had a hard life of it. Though his family had been a well off one, he never really felt as if he 'fit.' So when the oppertunity came to attend Shiz, well, let's just say it didnt take long to answer. He was a smart guy, well, when it came to some things. He didnt' know when to admit when he was wrong though. His pride was as big, and his ego could sometimes get even bigger. But Fae was quick to bring him down. He needed her. She was the thing that kept him sane, and kept him level headed.

Amirio and Ali sat there on the broom, Ali intent on controlling it, and Amirio intent on Ali. She just seemed so.... in her element. Her hair blowing behind her like the wisps of a cloud on a summer day, her face so relaxed, yet intent on something. "She looks so beautiful," he thought to himself. With a sigh, he looked out over Oz. Why was he here? In less than five minutes, he had come to look for his girlfriend, found her trapped, broken the window to the room, and flown off to who knows where? Yet, for some reason, it just felt perfect. Sure, he had plenty of questions, such as why Ali was flying a broom just like the Wicked Witch of the West, and why that had to leave so quickly from Shiz, but that didn't matter. He knew that what he was doing was what he needed to be doing. He trusted Ali and Fae, and knew that whatever it was going on, it must be serious for them to react so. He needed d to be here, and that's what he knew was the right course. Even with all the trust he had in the two girls, his thirst for the answer to all the questions he was asking could not be quenched. He needed to know what was going on here.

"Ali?" he asked tentatively, unsure of what her response should be.

"Yes?" she replied, with her mind clearly on other matters.

“"Why am I here? I mean, why me?"

"Why are you asking me? I assumed you're here because your mother gave birth to you-"

"No, not like that. I mean, why are we leaving Shiz and going somewhere that even you don't seem to be sure of, and why did you bring me along?"

Ali bit her lip and sighed. She knew he would eventually ask these questions, but still, she didn't know how to approach the matter. Was she to reveal her family's secret, or to respond in a very vague form? She'd barely known him for a week, but she already felt like she had known him for a lifetime. Could she trust him? With a deep breath, Ali explained everything to him. Her real parents, the darkness situation, the situation with Professor Siyamak, everything. He had so many questions, oh so many questions! She tried to answer him the best she could, but some were just unanswerable.
And some questions just kept coming up, such as those about her parents.

"Your mother didn't actually melt?" he asked for the fifth time in a few minutes.

“No, did you not listen? She didn't melt, and is alive and well." "I hope," thought Ali. She or Fae hadn't heard from Glinda or Elphaba since they left their dorm room over a week ago.

"So she wasn't really wicked?" he asked again, still trying to get his mind around the fact that the green witch who had been the ultimate personification of evil in his life was best friends with Glinda the Good and the mother of his girlfriend.

"No, she wasn't wicked! For the last time Amirio, the Wizard was the evil one, and chose to depict her like that. All of Oz believed him, just as they had about everything else. My mother was doing the best for Oz that she could."

I'm sorry," said Amirio meekly. He didn't want to bear the wrath of Ali, for he knew it was vicious.

"It's okay. I'm just sick of having to deal with all of this. I want a normal life. I don't want to have to deal with all of this danger and secrecy and just want to be... normal," Ali said with a small smile.

Amirio crept up closer to her on the broom, and encircled her figure with his arms. He put his head on her shoulder, and the two sat like that for a while, just enjoying the other being so close.

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you everything, Amirio," Ali said with a small sigh. It felt so relieving to not have to handle all of this by herself, and to have someone's shoulder she could cry on, and he would know exactly what. Her life, for that small moment in time, was perfect. She didn’t care about being normal, or having friends, or anything else. How could she want anything else? She had everything she found necessary to have a good life, and nothing else mattered. Her life, for that one moment was seamless and unspoiled by anything.

Once again, though, her life remained like that for only an instant. The instantaneous snapshot of perfectness she had just experienced was gone. Insead, a gust of wind blew up suddenly. The wind caught the broom, and caused it to start a sudden decension to the ground.