Taking it back

[I Will Be Popular]

Egads! ;D *is so on the edge of my chair that I fall off*

[emeraldroad]

Here's some more! *mutters* I really gotta update more often.:

Chapter 19
Elphaba returned to Witch's Haven a little later than she had expected. She had only been able to find a few nuts, fruits, and vegetables. The Gale Force might not have found the cave, but they had found most of the vegetation that had been growing around the flat parts of the mountain. When she first lived there, Elphaba had enchanted the flat parts of the rock scattered around the mountain to become rich soil and seeds to grow quickly.

The scattered gardens had been her food supply, but now most of it was gone. All but the two smallest ones had been discovered.She was worried. She estimated that they would only have enough for a few weeks. But she chose to think about that later and for now share some breakfast (or brunch rather) with her husband.

"Yero?" she called softly, laying the basket of food down near the cualdron "Yero, I have some food." She walked over towards the bed "Would you perfer it cooked or would you like it..." her eyebrows knitted in confusion.The bedroll was there, but Fiyero and Chistery weren't. "Fiyero? Chistery?" she called loudly.

"Mistress!" She looked towards the entrance to see Chistery fly in. "Mistress, Chistery is sorry! Christery promised to take good care of Fiyero and Chistery lost Fiyero!"

"Lost!" Elphaba said "What do you mean 'lost'?"

"When Chistery fell asleep, Fiyero there. When Chistery wake up, Fiyero gone! Chistery look for Fiyero and saw men carry him to Emerald City! Chistery came back to tell Mistress!" Elphaba's eyes widened and her hands clenched the broom tightly.

"Chistery...where did they take him?"

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Fiyero groaned as he opened his eyes. He was shocked to find himself bound and in a dirty old house. He saw the profiles of two men talking near a table. Both clearly human, one was tall and skinny and other was short and stubby.

"When are we gonna give it to her, Boss?" the taller one asked the shorter one.

"Tonight at the party." the shorter one answered "It's still amazing that we were able to findan actual Wildm..." The shorter one caught sight that he was awake and turned to look at him, smiling. "It's awake." The taller one looked at him as well.

"Who are you and where am I?" Fiyero demanded "What do you want?"

"It talks!" the tall one said. The short one rolled his eyes.

"Of course it talks, Fresbin! The witches could talk, too!" Fiyero's eyes widened slightly.

"Witches?" he said "What witches?"

"All of them." Fresbin said "They were all your type of Animal."

"Animal?"

"A Wildman. Or I suppose Wildwomen in the witches' cases." The shorter one slapped the tall one's (Fresbin's) head.

"You idiot! It knows what it is!" he looked at Fiyero again "But to answer your questions: I am Bongar Bountier and this is my brother Fresbin. We are the greatest slavers to ever live in Oz. Right now, you are at our home, but soon you are to be the birthday gift for Lady Rheysilva dan Verge."

"I'm to be what?!" Fiyero said "There must be some sort of mistake! I'm a human like you two not an Animal called a Wildman! And the witches weren't Animals either!There is no such thing as a Wildman! Or Wildwoman!"

"Well, since you can talk I guess you can lie as well." Bongar said "There's no use tryin to deny what you are. So you might as well get used to the idea of being a slave. And to tell you the truth, your very lucky that your gonna have Lady Rheysilva as a mistress. She is one of the prettiest gals in all Oz."

"I DON'T CARE HOW DAMN PRETTY SHE IS! I AM NOT GOING TO BE A SLAVE TO ANYONE!"

"Thats what you think." Bongar said "We're givin you to her tonight and she doesn't take kindly to disobedient slaves. So, you had better cooperate for own good!"

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"Here Mistress!" Chistery whispered "They bring Fiyero here!" Elphaba snuck up to the window and looked inside. She saw two men talking to a bound Fiyero. Elphaba burned with anger at the two men, but she knew she couldn't reveal herself. She heard them talking about how they were going to give Fiyero to a Lady Rheysilva and decided that she would beat the party before they were. She had heard of Lady Rheysilva. She was a rich, beautiful woman who was known for her petitions to make slavery legal. Just another thing a rich woman wants and usually gets. Finding where she lived wasn't hard. Her mansion was the forth largest building in the Emerald City and very well known. She hid in the horse stables (Should be called Horse stables she thought bitterly, as the stables were full of silent Horses) and waited until night came, in which she knew the party would begin...

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The Wizard was standing over her, holding a knife to her throat.

"I know you know where they are" he hissed "Now tell me or you die!"

"N-never!" she stuttered "I-I'll never tell you where they are! They don't belong to you! Even if they are your 'flesh and blood'! Why can't you just leave us all alone!" She felt the cold metal pierce a bit of her neck and she whimpered in pain.

"They are MINE! MINE!" he said "NOW TELL ME WHERE THEY ARE OR ELSE!" She kept her moth clamped close. "Very well." he said "So be it then." He raised the blade up, ready to strike.

"NNNNNOOOOOOOO!" she heard a male voice shout...

Glinda woke up panting heavily. Her face was covered in sweat and her heart was racing. The dream had been terrifying, but also a little confusing. She guessed that one of the 'they' was Elphie, but who was the other person (or people)? "Elphie, who are you with?" she said to herself "Who else could the Wizard want?"

Chapter 10
More and more horses (and Horses) were filling into the stables as night fell. Elphaba sent Chistery back to the cave to wait for them to return and waited patiently for the two slavers. Finally, she saw one of them driving a wagon towards one of the stalls. As he unhitched the horse, Elphaba snuck to the back of the wagon where she was sure Fiyero would be. But he wasn't there.

"HEY!" the slaver, Fresbin, shouted "What are you doing back there?" He reached to grab her arm. Elphaba held her broom up defensively, but before she could jab at him, he had already whisked his hand back and recoiled in shock. "Y-y-you!" he said, his eyes full of fear "B-but...you're dead!"

"You're the one who'll be dead" Elphaba threatened, taking a step closer to him "if you don't tell me where that man you kidnapped is!"

"W-w-we didn't kidnapped him, Your Witchness!" he stuttered "W-we caught him! We figured he was f-fair game s-since he's an Animal!"

"Like the kind I am I suppose?" Elphaba scoffed "Well, I can assure you that we are NOT Animals! But even if we were, that DOES NOT mean we would be 'free game'! Animals are not 'game'! Perhaps animals, but not Animals! And neither are Munchkins!" she added darkly " Now, tell me where he is before I turn you into something vile!"

"H-he...m-my...my b-boss brother is just givin him t-to Lady R-Rheysilva in th-th-the Main Hall j-just through those d-doors." he pointed a shaking hand to the Main Entrance. "H-honestly, Your Wickedness, we didn't kn-know that he wasn't an A-Animal!" Elphaba could see that he was genuinly frightened of her and she couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

"Just...don't tell anyone you've seen me and I promise I'll not ever harm you. Deal?"

"O-of course, Your Greeness!" he said "My lips are sealed!"

"Good." she said, turning towards the direction of the mansion "And...thank you." She swiftly ran towards the mansion, leaving a still very shocked Fresbin behind.

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Elphaba arrived at the entrance's staircase and hid in the near bushes. Her eyebrows lifted in slight suprise as she saw a man dressed very much like a Lion enter.

"My, my" she heard the young butler standing at the door of the entrance say "Mr. Liawe, you make a perfect Lion!"

"Thank you, Jens" the man said smiling "I was meaning to look like the Lion that traveled with that girl Dorothy."

"What luck!" the butler said "We've already had a Tinman and a Scarecrow! Now all we need is a woman dressed as the young girl herself!"

"Or maybe even the Wicked Witch of the West?" The men both chuckled.

"Have a wonderful time, Mr. Liawe." the butler said, opening the door.

"Thank you, Jens!"said the man and he walked inside. Elphaba could've laughed at how perfect her situation was. So this was a costume party, and they needed a Wicked Witch of the West! Well, she would be more than happy to give them one. Straightening up, she walked up the stairs to the entrance and smiled at the young butler.

"Hello" she said "Jens, am I right?"

"Why yes, Madame. Do I know you?"

"No, but Miss dan Verge does. Has she not told you about me? I'm Miss... Mrs. Shenshen Pfannee. I met her at the Death of the Witches celebration this year and she and I got along most splendidly! I was hoping to suprise her with my presence here tonight. Or at least remind her of me by at least dressing like this."

"Well...I am afraid she has never mentioned you...but under the circumstances I don't believe she would mind if you attended. I do love your costume! You're in luck! We have a Lion, Scarecrow, and Tinman as well!"

"Amazing" Elphaba said, acting intrigued "Now all we need is the girl Dorothy!"

"Indeed." the butler said as he opened the door "Wouldn't that be wonderful!"

"Well, thank you very much, Jens!" she said as she walked inside "It was nice to meet you!"

"It was nice to meet you, too Mrs. Pfannee!"

She looked around the large Entrance Hall as she heard the door close behind her. It led to the Main Hall, which looked like a magnificent ballroom with people dressed as all kinds of things dancing and eating and talking to one another. There was a long table near the back where she could see a ravishing woman sitting. Her gold hair was piled in elegant curls on top of her head and her pale skin was slightly flushed with happiness. Elphaba wasn't at all suprised to see her dressed as a Peacock and was sure that every single one of the feathers on her costume were from a real Peacock. As she walked up to her, she strongly fought the urge to tear them all off her gown.

"Lady Rheysilva?" she said, tying her best to smile. The Lady turned her lovely head to look at her. "Lady Rheysilva, my name is Mrs. Shenshen Pfannee. I'm here to first of all wish you a very Happy Birthday and compliment you on your very fine taste of style."

"Thank you, my dear." she said, looking uninterested in Elphaba "I certainly hope you are enjoying yourself."

"Oh I am My Lady...but there is a matter of great importance that I must discuss with you. You see, you shall soon be receiving a so-called 'Wildman' as one of your gifts and..."

"Oh, I've already received it, my dear. Isn't it just the most beautiful creature you have ever seen in your life! I have yet to actually...enjoy it, but I'm sure it'll be most pleasing!" Elphaba gripped her broom tightly and forced herself to stay calm.

"Well...my dear Lady...the thing is is that he is not a Wildman at all, but a human. My husband, in fact. You see, his favorite hobby is camping in the Madeleines,in which he usually sleeps in a cave. I know, it's a silly hobby but he so does enjoy it. Anyway, your slaver friends must have found him there and thought he was a Wildman, but I assure you, he is every bit as human as you are. In short, My Lady, I think we have a great misunderstanding." Lady Rheysilva looked at her for a while. Her look then became a glare.

"I don't believe it" she said, her voice dangerously soft "I don't believe that you would come up with such a preposterous lie to steal my birthday gift!"

"It's not a lie, my dear Lady! He really is my husband!"

"ENOUGH!" she shouted as shestood up. The room went quite as all heads turned to look at them. "My slavers are the best in all of OZ! They would NEVER make such a ridiculous mistake! You just want the Wildman for yourself! Well, you CAN NOT have it.It was given to ME! Tell your own slavers to get your own Wildman! NOW GET OUT YOU...WICKED WITCH!" Elphaba just stood there,burning with anger.

"I may be more of a wicked witch than you think" she said through clenched teeth "And you will give me my husband or else!"

"GET OUT NOW OR I"LL HAVE YOU THROWN OUT!" No longer able to control herself, Elphaba started muttering something, never breaking eye contanct with Lady Rheysilva.

"FINE THEN! IF YOU WONT LEAVE, MY BODY GUARDS WILL..." she stopped abruptly as she felt herself shrinking. Her head became smaller, her body became more plump, and the feathers on her costume seemed to fuse into her skin. The people watched in horror and amazment as they suddenly saw a Peacock standing under table where Lady Rheysilva had been standing. They all then looked at Elphaba and shouted things like "IT'S HER! IT'S THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST COME BACK FROM THE DEAD!" and "IMPOSSIBLE! HOW DID SHE DO THAT? SHE MUST BE THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST!" They all ran out of the hall, screaming like mad."Now" Elphaba said to the trembling Peacock "where is my husband?"

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Fiyero was struggling to loosen his bonds. He had been ordered to be stripped and brought to Lady Rheysilva's Bed Chambers, where he had been tied to the bed and left to wait for her. He couldn't bear to think what was to happen when she came, and didn't want to stay to find out.

"Oh, if there is an Unamed God who cares about me at all" he said "I'm sorry for whatever I've done...but please help me out somehow!" He suddenly heard the door open and froze, dreading to see who it was. He felt the greatest amount of relief when he saw it was beloved wife. Thank you he thought. "Elphaba!" he said "Thank Oz...um could you help me out here?" Elphaba walked over to him and smiled slightly.

"Why?" she said "You look good like that."

"I would look even better if I was in the bedroll back at the cave. Please untie me." He put on a puppy dog pout.

"Alright. It's a shame though. Such a waste" she sighed as she began to untie his wrists from the bedposts. Her face then turned serious "But we have to hurry. I...kind of let it slip that I was the Witch of the West. So we have to get out of here before they alert the whole city. Where are your clothes?"

"They burned them...wait...you did WHAT!"

"I can't explain NOW, Fiyero!" she said, taking her cape off "Here, put this around your waist for now. We have to leave right away!" She ran over to the window and opened it as she mounted her broom. After he had tied the cape around his waist he joined her on the broom and shivered as they rose into the cool night air. Below him, he could hear screams of fright spreading like fire throughout the entire city...

[emeraldroad]

Hey guess what?! I got a little kitty today and guess what I named him.....Fiyero!!

[SeasickKitten]

My gosh! I got a kitten last Christmas and named him Fiyero! I thought I was the only one obsessed enough to name a living organism after a Wicked character...

[emeraldroad]

It was actually my mother's idea (but who am I to protest?!)

[defygravity13]

I have "Wicked" kittens-Dexy Liir(aka Dex),Glinda(aka Socks),and Nessa(aka Fluff).We had to give them nicknames because my grandma cannot remember their names to save her life.I've decided I'm naming my child Fiyero (if it's a boy).....or my teddy bear (which is more likely)(am I not crazy?).

[emeraldroad]

Here's some more! Keep reviewing!!

Chapter 11

"Mistress! Fiyero!" Chistery shouted as he saw Elphaba and Fiyero land. He looked at Fiyero, puzzled. "Why is Fiyero with Mistress's cape? Where clothes?" Fiyero felt his face get a little warm.
"Uh...long story, Chistery." Elphaba said "Do me a favor. Would you fly around the Emerald City and see what's happening? Or, more importantly, if anyone is heading this way?" Chistery nodded and flew off. Elphaba walked over to Fiyero's bag near the bedroll and took out some of his clothes. "Here" she said as she tossed them to him "Put those on. I need something to eat. I'm famished." She reached for the basket of food, but Fiyero quickly snatched it away from her reach.
"Nuh uh" he said "we're not doing anything until you tell me what happened. How did you blow our cover? In fact, why did you blow our cover?" Elphaba groaned.
"Fiyero, please, just let me eat something." I'm eating for two now she thought. But Fiyero shook his head.
"No. First you tell me, then you can eat."
"It was an accident. Lady Rhey-shit-va made me lose control by saying 'you were hers' and 'to get my own Wildman'. I just...forgot myself and recited that curse I used on you to make you human. Only it turned her into a Peacock. I barely even knew what I was doing. I told her tell me where you were and left. Now may I please have the basket?" Fiyero just stared at her.
"Did you tell her how to break the curse?" he asked. Elphaba looked at him, a little bit amused. That wasn't the answer she had been expecting. She shook her head.
"No. But perhaps I should have."
"Why? Now at least she can't hurt anyone again."
"I'm not so sure about that. Rich people usually find a way to get what they want. You of all people should know that. I'm not saying you were greedy like Rheysilva, but admit it. When you were rich, you got what you wanted." Fiyero sighed, knowing that it was true." Well, I've told you." she said. Fiyero nodded and handed her the basket after taking out a carrot for himself. He pulled his clothes on and they ate in silence for a while, when they heard Chistery come screeching in.
"People know about Mistress! They know that Mistress not dead!"
"Where are they, Chistery?" Fiyero said anxiously "Are they coming?" Chistery shook his head.
"No. But Chistery worried. What if people find Mistress? People kill Mistress!"
"Are you sure no one is coming, Christery?" Elphaba asked, trying to stay calm. They monkey nodded. "Then they don't know where we are."
"What about the slavers?" Fiyero said.
"They found you here thinking you were a Wildman. They must think that this was your home, not our hideout. But we should find another cave, just in case."she looked outside "But it's too dark now. We'll look for one as soon as the sun comes out."
"In the meantime" Fiyero said "You get some sleep. You look exhausted. I'll keep watch." He picked up the gun he had brought with him and walked towards the entrance. Elphaba nodded and pecked his cheek.
"Thank you." she whispered. She made her way over to the bedroll and immediately fell asleep as her head hit the thin but lumpy pillow. Fiyero looked at her. He thought back to what she had said about 'losing control'. He had noticed she seemed a little ill-tempered lately. Well, I guess she has a right to be he thought. With all that's happening, I feel like I can barely control myself.
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"And how would a Peacock know that the Wicked Witch of the West is still alive?" the Wizard boomed from behind the giant metallic head. The Peacock standing before him trembled.
"I-I-I am L-L-Lady R-Rheysilva, Your Highness" it said "Th-th-the Witch t-t-turned me into a P-P-Peacock. M-my slavers found a W-W-Wildman in the mountains a-and gave it to me a-as a b-b-birthday gift. Sh-sh-she claimed that i-i-it was her husband and t-turned me into a P-Peacock. S-she's taken my W-Wildman as w-well!"
"I could care less about your Wildman! Whatever THAT may be! Who else knows of this?"
"Th-the entire city b-b-by now." The Wizard was silent for a moment, deep in thought. He then finally let out a frustrated sigh.
"Fine, then. Go!"
"B-b-but what about my W-W-Wildman, Your High..."
"I SAID GO!" The startled Peacock ran out of the Throne room as fast as it could. "No more visitors today!" The Wizard said to the guards. They bowed and left. Madame Morrible came out from where she had been listening and walked to the emerging Wizard.
"Now what?" she said "You, the Gale Force, and I are now not the only ones who know she still alive. Now what are you going to do?"
"Continue on as planned." He answered "When we capture her, we have to be sure not to let them know we have her."
"But they shall be looking for her again. What if they find her before you do?"
"I must make sure no one goes near the mountains. That must be where she is hiding. The Peacock said her slavers found a Wildman there who was apparently the Witch's husband. I wouldn't be surprised if this 'husband' was actually Prince Fiyero Tiggular. He never was found dead, only to have disappeared."
"Yes...Elphaba's lover. Of course! But what do you plan to do with him? You already have Miss Glinda for leverage."
"He must be executed. He is a traitor and therefore an enemy, as well as competition. He would stop at nothing to get Elphaba back. He must be destroyed."
"Very well, Your Ozness"Madame Morrible said, clearly pleased. "But there is another matter I must discuss with you. Lately, I having been...checking up on Elphaba by feeling the strength of her magic, and I noticed it is atiny bit stronger than usual, as if something else is aiding her. I had an unlikely suspicion about what it was, but now that you say Prince Fiyero is still alive, I am sure of it. I have a very good reason to believe that your daughter is...expecting." The Wizard's eyes went wide.
"You...you mean she's...I'm...I'm going to be a ..a grandfather?"
"That's certainly what it seems like, Your Ozness. That is the usual reason why a witch's powers become stronger. She has the ability to use not only her own powers, but her unborn child's as well. At least until the child is delivered."
"How far along is she? Do you know?"
"Judging by the strength of the extra power, I would say about only a mere month."
"Good. Then we have time. It will be easier to get them both if Elphaba is still carrying it."
"Both, Sir?"
"Of course! You think I wouldn't want my only grandchild as well?"
"Oh no, Your Ozness. I'm talking about Elphaba. When the child is born, will you still have any need of her? She would only be trouble." The Wizard glared at Madame Morrible.
"She...is...my...DAUGHTER! I WILL NOT KILL MY OWN DAUGHTER!"
"You would kill your own son-in-law!"
"That is different! I have no blood ties with him! HE is the one who would be trouble! But if you insist on using that excuse, then I'll just give him back to Lady Rheysilva! Is that understood, Madame?"
"Yes, Your Ozness" she said through clenched teeth as she glowered at him.

Chapter 12


Elphaba's eyes opened as she felt a hand slightly nudge her. She heard a voice saying her name a looked up to see Fiyero standing over her. She groaned.
"Yero, how long has it been?"
"A couple hours. I'm sorry, Fae, but the sun is just rising and we need to find another place to stay. I know they haven't found us yet, but this would be one of the first places they would look." She nodded as she sat up.
"Where's Chistery?"
"Chistery here, Mistress!" Chistery said as he flew near her.
"Chistery, if you're not too tired, could you please fly around the mountains and see if there is another cave somewhere?" Chistery nodded and flew out of the cave. Fiyero grinned.
"Send the monkey, huh? Hmm, wish I'd thought of that." Elphaba suddenly frowned as she saw the basket Fiyero was holding.
"Has he eaten anything?" Fiyero nodded.
"I gave him some fruit and nuts. But here" he put the basket next to her and sat down "you should eat something, too." She smiled gratefully and pulled out an apple.
"Thanks." she said before taking a bite. Fiyero shrugged.
"Eh...what would you do without me?" He flinched as she brought her hand up, expecting a playful slap. To his surprise, she placed it on his face lovingly.
"You're right." she whispered "What would I do without you?" She leaned forward and kissed him. He deepened the kiss by pulling her closer, snaking an arm around her waist. The kiss broke as they heard Chistery come screeching in.
"People coming!" he screeched "Men who take Fiyero coming with more people! But cave nearby! Mistress and Fiyero must hurry!"
"How far are they?" Fiyero demanded, as he and Elphaba quickly stood "How long do we have?"
"Not long! Come! Chistery show you cave! Come!"
"We'll come back for the stuff later." Elphaba said as she stuffed the apple back in the basket and grabbed the rest of her things. "Hurry, Fiyero, get your broom. Show us the cave, Chistery." Chistery nodded and flew out of the cave, Elphaba and Fiyero quickly following behind on their brooms.
Chistery led them to a hidden cave on the other mountain. The mouth was a narrow sliver that led to a wide interior. Elphaba was satisfied with the inside, but she was worried about the entrance. It was just big enough for them to enter if they turned sideways, but she doubted they would be able to fit the furniture in. Well, I suppose the furniture isn't that important she thought. But...how am I going to fit myself when I start to show? She shrugged these thought off as she tiredly sat against the wall. Fiyero walked over near her and spread the bedroll out.
"I grabbed this on the way out." he said "You're still tired. I can tell. Try and get some more sleep." He turned to Chistery "In fact, let's all get some sleep. I think we're really going need it."But Chistery shook his head.
"Chistery not sleepy. Chistery keep look out. Mistress and Fiyero sleep now."Fiyer grinned and shook his head as he watched the monkey scamper out.
"Well," he said toElphaba "I guess it's just you and me now." Fiyero smiled as he made his way over toher. He leaned in to kiss her, but she held her fingers over his lips.
"Yero," she said seriously"we have to try to get Glinda out...tonight."
"TONIGHT!"
"Yero, I just can't stand it any longer! Who knows what the Wizard has done to her?"
"Elphaba, we don't even know where she's being held!"
"She's being held in the dugeons. Not the Palace one, the City one. In the same cell she had put Morrible in. Inchea told me. Look, I've had an idea of how we're going to get her out. I just hadn't told you yet. All we need is a Gale Forcer's uniform. You put it on and carry me into the prison like a prisoner. Then we find Glinda and get her out."
"How? How will we get her out?" Elphaba stayed silent. That was the only thing she hadn't figured out.
"I...I was hoping you would know. You were the Captain after all." Fiyero sighed.
"Well,...actually, I think I do know how. There's a secret back entrance that is only known to the captains.You see, years ago the prisoners once revolted against the guards. It took months for the Force to reclaim the dungeons, so the Wizard secretly ordered a hidden escape to be built in case that ever happened again. But...Elphaba, tonight? Shouldn't we think this out more?"
"Please, Fiyero. I need to get Glinda out of there. I would do the same for you." Fiyero sighed again and kissed her cheek.
"Ok. I still don't like it, but I guess there's no stopping you. But we'll do it together. But for now, lets get some rest."

"DAMN!" Bongar shouted "They're not here!" Fresbin shrugged.
"Maybe they knew we were coming?"
"SHUT UP, YOU IDIOT! This is all YOUR fault! You should have grabbed her when you had the chance! We could have been rollin in cash right now! But, no! You had to let her escape!"
"How did you even know it was the real witch?" a person asked.
"Yeah" someone else said "I thought it was a costume party. It could've been just someone dressed up like the witch."
"No, it was the real witch." Bongar said "Everyone who was there will swear they saw her turn Lady Rhesilva into a peacock."
"I thought it was a Peacock?" Fresbin said.
"Whatever. But, anyway, she did. And I swear to all of Oz, that I will find and capture her and bring her to our Wonderful Wizard of Oz! Even if I have to travel throughout all of Oz! So who's with me!" He grinned as he heard shouts of agreement.
"WE WILL FIND HER!" they shouted "WILL WE FIND HER AND BRING HER TO THE WIZARD!

Chapter 13

As night fell, Elphaba and Fiyero, after telling Chistery to stay and wait for them at the cave, flew to the City dungeons. It was just outside of the Emerald City's gates, the place where people took care never to wander into. They flew into the forest nearby, looking out at the large stone building. It was probably the only large building in the Emerald City that wasn't made out of emeralds. They saw guards standing outside the entrance and near the outer wall.
"Alright, Elphie, you wait here while I get a uniform." Fiyero said. Elphaba turned to look at him.
"Couldn't we just use that secret entrance?"
"No, it's a one way door. Out only. Just wait here. I'll be right back."He snuck off into the trees. A flew clock ticks later, he came back wearing a uniform.
"How did you get that?"
"I lured a guard into the trees by throwing rocks at him. Then I just knocked him out and stole his uniform and keys. Simple, yet effective. Now, you'd better wrap this scarf around your face, so that they don't recognize you. And put these gloves on, too." She took the scarf and gloves he was holding and put them on. He then took out some rope. "If you're supposed to be a prisoner, you should have your hands tied." She nodded and allowed him to tie her wrists together in a loose knot. "Ok. Now, act like you're struggling. Good. Ok then,"he took a deep breath "here we go."

One of the guards at the entrance straightened as he saw a man clad in a green Gale Force uniform come out of the forest, gripping a struggling black figure. Thinking it was one of the guards the Wizard had ordered to stay hidden around the dungeons, he gestured to the other guard to allow the man to come forward. As he reached them, he noticed the black figure he was holding was a person.
"His Excellency, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, has ordered that this peasant be sentenced to life imprisonment in the City dungeons." the man said.
"For what crime?" the guard asked. He tried to look at the prisoner's face, but it was covered with a black scarf.
"For attempted theft of the royal jewels. He has also ordered that I bring the peasant in personally. To make sure the job has been done."
"Indeed? Well, you do have your keys?" the man held them up "Very well then." The guard opened the gates to the entrance. He then closed them as the man carried the struggling person inside.
"Sir." the guard next to him said, pointing out towards the forest. The guard saw another man clad in green running up to them.
"Close off the entrance!" he said "Close off every entrance!"
"Why?"
"That was the witch! The prisoner, it was the witch! I'm sure of it! And I didn't recognize that Gale Forcer. He must be helping her! Close off every entrance and alert the Wizard at once!"

As soon as they heard the gate shut, Elphaba held her tied hands out to Fiyero but he refused to untie them. "We're sticking together." he said.
"It wouldn't take as long if we split up."
"I'm not letting you out of my sight. End of story. Besides, what if we run into another Gale Forcer?" Elphaba rolled her eyes, but agreed. Curiously, as they searched throughout the dungeon, they didn't run into any guards. After many hours of searching, they still hadn't found Glinda.
"There's only one place left to check." Fiyero said "The worst place to be held: one of the Underground Cells." He led her down a flight of stairs to the dreaded Underground Cells. It was a large, dark room full of cold, dank cells. It was indeed the worst place to be held. The only light were a few torches on the wall and there were rats (and maybe even a few Rats) crawling near the walls. Elphaba grimaced as she thought of Glinda being in this terrible place.
"Glinda?" she said softly. No one answered. "Glinda!" she said louder.
"Elphie?" Elphaba and Fiyero turned to one of the cells and saw a tattered and bruised Glinda staring out at them.
"Glinda!"They ran over to her cell and reached to grab her hand through the bars.
"Oh, Elphie" Glinda said through tears "I can't believe it! You're alive! And...F-Fiyero? You're alive, too? B-But how? Elphie, you said that..."
"It doesn't matter right now Glinda."Elphaba said "All that matters is getting you out of here. Fiyero, quickly! Unlock the door!"
"No, Elphie! You must get out of here! Please! If they find you here..."
"There!" they heard a voice shout "It's her! I told you it was her!" They all turned their heads to see Madame Morrible and the Wizard standing there with a group of Gale Forcers. They all had triumphant smiles on their faces. One of the Gale Forcers was pointing at them, looking extremely proud. "I knew it was her!" he said.
"You shall be greatly rewarded for this." Morrible said, turning to him. The Wizard, however, had not taken his eyes of Elphaba.
"Why, Miss Elphaba, whatever are you doing here?" he said mockingly. Elphaba heard Glinda whimper and Fiyero slipped the bonds off her wrists. She held her finger up threateningly.
"You know why I'm here" she spat at the Wizard "and I warn you not to try anything. I'm a lot more powerful than I was a year ago."
"Oh, I have no doubt of that, my child. I heard about the little incident with Lady Rheysilva. I must say, it sounded very impressive. Even though you didn't have this." he held up a large tattered book. Elphaba gasped at she recognized it as the Grimmerie. The Wizard chuckled. "Yes, I have the Grimmerie back. And believe it or not, Madame Morrible has learned from it a few tricks of her own. Would you care for her to demonstrate?" Elphaba glared at him. She doubted Madame Morrible had learned much from it, but she didn't want to take that chance. "Now" the Wizard continued after Elphaba didn't answer "I believe you know very well what I want and that I could just order these men to capture you and execute you right now."
"NO YOU WON'T!" Glinda cried "YOU WOULDN'T DARE HURT ELPHIE! PLEASE, DON'T HURT HER!"
"YOU'LL NOT EVEN TOUCH HER!" Fiyero shouted.
"SILENCE!" the Wizard roared so loudly, that Glinda and Fiyero immediately became quiet. "I am willing to make a deal with you" he continued "If you come along with me, willingly, and stay with me in the Palace forever, then I promise I will not hurt your friends." Elphaba stayed silent for a moment, looking from the Wizard to Glinda and Fiyero.
"Fine." she said finally "But you will let them go."
"Elphie!" Fiyero said.
"Quiet Fiyero!" she said to him sharply.
"But Elphie..." Glinda started.
"You, too!" Elphaba choked slightly as she saw tears forming in Glinda's eyes. She then turned back to the Wizard, waiting for his answer.
"Very well." he said finally "Your friends, for you."
"Guards" Morrible said "seize her!"
"NO!" the Wizard shouted "DON'T LAY A HAND ON HER!" They looked at him in surprise.
"Sir" Morrible said, exasperated "I assure you, she will not break."
"Why would she?" Fiyero said. He looked at his wife "Why would you break?"
"You mean, you do not know?" the Wizard said. "My dear Elphaba, you have not told him? Well, I suppose that would explain why he even let you come back to the Emerald City."
"What would?" Glinda said "Elphie, what's going on?"Elphaba stared at the Wizard and Madame Morrible. But, how could they know? she thought They couldn't possible know!
"Elphie?" Fiyero said turning her face towards him "What is he talking about?"
"I...Fiyero, I'm... pregnant." Gasps were heard from all around the room, except from the Wizard and Madame Morrible. Fiyero looked at her as his eyes became watery.
"Oh, Elphie." Glinda said sadly.
"I wanted to tell you, but you never would have agreed to let me help Glinda! Fiyero...I-I'm sorry! I'm so sorry!" She fell into his arms, letting a few tears escape. Fiyero clutched her tightly. Madame Morrible looked at the astounded Gale Forcers.
"Men," she said "you're all sworn to secrecy! You are not to tell anyone of this! Or else you shall be severly punished! Understood?" There was a mummer of "Yes, Madame"s.
"I don't want to force you to come with me." the Wizard said to Elphaba "I don't want to hurt you or the child. So, do not make this difficult. The guards shall lead Miss Glinda and your Prince Fiyero out to one of the carriages I have waiting outside. After they are gone, I will lead you to my own personal carriage and bring you to the palace. Guards, lead the prisoner and the Prince to the prison carriage and tell the prison driver to drive them to the Madelienes." Half of the guards came forward, snatched the keys from Fiyero, and unlocked Glinda's cell. Elphaba grabbed her husband and kissed him passionately. He wrapped his arms around her and didn't let go until the guards pried his arms off and pulled him away from her. Elphaba then quickly turned to Glinda, who came running out of her cell and threw her arms around her friend, despite the pain she still felt from her wounds. But soon, she too was pried off her and lead away from her. Elphaba was left standing in front of the Wizard, Madame Morrible, and the remaining guards.
"Well" the Wizard said offering his hand "shall we?" Elphaba ignored his open hand and walked right past him.

Glinda and Fiyero were led out of the dungeons and thrown into a a carriage that was more like a cage on a wagon. The guards that had brought them went back to their posts and the driver walked up to the Wizard who was just coming out. Fiyero helped Glinda up as they watched Elphaba being ushered to a heavily decorated carriage. She took one long, last look at them before she climbed in. Tears fell down their cheeks and they didn't notice the Wizard whisper something into the prison driver's ear...
Madame Morrible disappeared into the carriage as well and the Wizard followed after. The driver cracked a whip and the Wizard's carriage rolled away. The prison driver climbed onto the seat and cracked his own whip. As the carriage began to move, Fiyero held Glindain a comforting embrace.
"We'll get them back, Glinda." he said "I swear, one way or another we'll get them back! Both her and the child!"

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Chapter 14

As he sat on the floor of the carriage, Fiyero guessed it was about midnight when they reached the mountains. It took a lot more time to get there when one wasn't flying. Flying! Fiyero thought I hope they haven't found the brooms! He and Elphaba had hidden the brooms in the trees pretty well, but that was before they knew guards were hiding in the woods. He felt the carriage jerk as they stopped. He was about wake Glinda, who had fallen alseep in his arms, when he felt the carriage being turned around and led back the way they came. He gently loosed Glinda, stood up, and walked closer to where the driver was sitting.
"What the hell are you doing?" he demanded "Why are we going back the other way?"
"Tha Wizard ordered me ta bring ya back afta I drove ya 'ere, 'e did."
"WHAT! But he promised to let us go!" The driver shrugged.
"Ahm jest followin orders, Oi am. An' if ya don' lioke i', well too bad fer ya."
"Let us go!" Glinda cried as she rushed over. She had woken up after she had heard Fiyero shout 'what'. "Please let us go!" She rattled the bars of the cage. The driver just laughed at her feeble attempts. Glinda broke out into fresh new tears and clung to Fiyero, who was burning with anger.

All through the carriage ride, Elphaba just stared at the floor, trying to hide her head beneath the brim of her hat. The Wizard just continued to stare at her, his eyes mostly roaming around her belly. His stomach leapt of the thought of knowing that his grandchild was growing inside of this woman, his daughter. He finally had what he had desperately wanted: a family. Even if his own child hated him, he decided that he would do everything to prevent his grandchild from hating him. Madame Morrible's mind was on other things. She stared out the window, deep in thought. She wouldn't mind if they kept Elphaba's child and raised it for their own uses, but she did not want to keep Elphaba alive. Or Glinda and Fiyero, for that matter. They had always been just pebbles in her shoes. Ones that she had always wanted to dispose of. And now, when her chance had finally come, the Wizard wished to keep them alive. Well she thought when I get another chance, I will destroy them all myself, including the Wizard! And there will be another chance she turned her head to look at Elphaba Oh, yes. There will be another chance!
As the carriage finally came to a halt in front of the palace, Elphaba heard the Wizard whisper to Madame Morrible "Did you tell the guards about what to do when we returned? And did you make sure all the Munchkin slaves were locked away?" Elphaba clenched her fists as she saw Morrible nod. As the carriage opened, the Wizard quickly stepped out and offered his hand to Elphaba. Once again, Elphaba ignored it and began to step out, but the Wizard grabbed her arm and led her down the steps.
"Madame Morrible is right, you know." Elphaba hissed as she jerked her arm away from his grasp "I will not break." And by this, she meant more things than one. The Wizard acted like he didn't hear her and helped Madame Morrible out of the carriage as well.
"Madame Morrible will lead you to your room." he said to Elphaba.
"My room? Don't you mean my cell?" The Wizard shook his head.
"No, for reasons of my own I have no intention of keeping locked away in the dungeons. I'll explain everything when I come to see you tomorrow afternoon. Madame Morrible, would you be so kind as to lead our guest to the Upper Tower?"
"But, Sir, that is where visiting dignitaries stay! They are the best rooms in the entire palace, except for yours. They're even better than my own!"
"I'll allow nothing less for her, Madame. She deserves only the best, Or at least second best. Am I understood?"
"Yes, Sir." Madame Morrible mumbled and motioned for Elphaba to follow her inside. Elphaba followed cautiously. She was confused as to why she 'deserved at least second best'. She suspected the Wizard had something else up his sleeve and she knew she just had to wait for the other shoe to drop. But for now, she just followed Madame Morrible up a fight of long, green stairs. There was a hallway that had a row of doors. Morrible took out a set of keys and opened the closest one and gestured for Elphaba to go inside. Elphaba let out a small gasp. It was an enormous, beautiful parlor room. There were two doors on one side of the room and a fireplace, two large lounge chairs, and a grandfather clock on the other. Madame Morrible pointed to one of the doors. "That leads to the bedroom. The other leads to the bathroom. You shall find everything you need in those rooms, except perhaps clothes, in which I'm sure the Wizard will soon provide you with some. You are not to venture outside of these rooms (though it will hardly matter since the door shall be kept locked) and you are not to use any kind of magic whilst you are here." Before she left, Morrible moved closer to Elphaba "And I warn you, if you try anything, it shall be the worst for you." she whispered in her ear "So I would be careful if I were you."
"That's funny." Elphaba whispered back "was going to say exactly the same thing to you!" Slap! Morrible slapped her hand right across Elphaba's face. Elphaba held her cheek in shock.
"Don't you dare threaten me! If I could have it my way, I would kill you myself right now! It is only because of the Wizard I do not. HE is the one protecting you. You, however, have no power here, so you have no right acting as if you do! You just remember that you are his prisoner. Nothing more." She walked out and slammed the door behind her. Elphaba heard a click as the door was locked. She rubbed her sore cheek as she walked into the bedroom. There was a big, four-poster canopy bed with dark, green sheets and gold pillows. Near the wall was a wooden vanity next to a window with a cushioned window seat. On the other wall was a door that led to the bathroom. She looked out the window and saw the Emerald City, still glittering in the moonlight. She tried to open the window, but it was locked. She was completely sealed in this terrible, beautiful prison. At least Fiyero and Glinda are safe she thought as she made her way towards the bed, placed her hat on the bedside table,and lied down and somehow, they'll get me out of here. I know they will. She drifted off into an uneasy sleep.

The next day, Elphaba was woken up by the feel off fingers running through her hair. Her eyes opened to find the Wizard staring lovingly down at her. She slapped his hand away and quickly sat up.
"What the hell do you want?" The Wizard tutted at her.
"Now, now, now. Don't tell me your mother raised you to speak such language."
"You leave my mother out of this! Now, what THE HELL do you want?" The Wizard sighed.
"Well, I told you I would explain everything today, so here I am."
"You said in the afternoon."
"It is the afternoon. You've sleep the day away. See for yourself." He held up a pocket watch and Elphaba saw that it was, in fact, the afternoon. "Now if you'll kindly listen to me, I shall explain. You see, years ago, when I had just barely arrived in Oz, I stumbled upon an extremely captivating young Munchkin woman who was, unfortunately, already married. But I was blinded by love (or perhaps it was lust) and I was determined to have her. So, every night when her husband was away, I would give her a special elixir I had bought from an old witch doctor woman named Yackle. Yackle assured me that it would make the Munchkin woman drowsy and acquiescent. It did and I continued a long affair with her, until I became the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. But I had left a bottle of my elixir with her and I had not seen it again until Miss Glinda gave it to me after your 'death'. She claimed that it belonged to your mother. Do you know what I am saying?" Elphaba knew, but she didn't want to believe it.
"No." she said softly "There is no way you could be my...my father. You can't be." The Wizard reached into his pocket and pulled out a green glass bottle. Elphaba recognized it at once and snatched away from him. Tears began to fill her eyes.
"This means nothing! You could have just stolen it!"
"My dear, think. You know that this is the only logical reason why your skin is green and why you have such powers! You are of both my world and Oz! You know that this is true!" As much as she didn't want to admit it, she knew that he was right. More tears filled her eyes and she cringed as she felt the Wizard wipe them. When he started to put his arms around her, she pushed him away and threw the bottle at him. He ducked and it smashed against the wall.
"I don't care!" she shouted "You've been nothing like a father to me! I hate you and always will!" She was smacked again, this time on the other cheek. The Wizard gripped her arms and brought her up to his face.
"Don't you EVER say that to me! You will NEVER talk to your father that way!"
"You may be my father" she hissed "but you're still my enemy! You cannot prevent me from hating you!" He glowered at her. Eventually, though, he loosened his grip.
"Perhaps not" he said "But I can a least make you act like you don't. That is, if you want your friend and your husband to remain unharmed."
"What do you mean? You let them go!"
"I had them driven away, but I didn't let them go. I knew that I would need some kind of leverage, so I thought it best to keep them."
"The deal was you let them go and I come with you!"
"I didn't say when I would let them go. I might, one day, when you're ready to stay here at your own free will. But for now, I'm afraid that I must use them against you. So, if you're a good girl and cooperate, I promise not to hurt them. I give you my word." Elphaba felt as if her heart was about to explode. Not only was her most hated enemy her father, he had made her powerless to do anything to him. She lowered her eyes to the ground and the tears flowed freely down her face. Again, the Wizard put his arms around her, and this time she couldn't pull back. She shuddered as his fingers ran through her hair and his head rested on hers. "Come and have dinner with me tonight" he whispered "and talk with me. It won't be so bad living here. I'll even let you explore the castle if you wish." He suddenly pulled back and put his hand on her belly. "Oh, dear. I hope I haven't hurt the baby! Does it feel alright?" Elphaba nodded. She knew the baby wasn't hurt by him just gripping her arms. He sighed with relief and lifted her eyes to meet his. "And by the way, since you are my daughter, I feel that I should have the right to name you."
"I already have a name." she declared softly.
"You have an Ozian name. But since you are of both worlds, I think you need a name from my world as well. Ever since I was a boy, I decided that if I had a daughter I would name her after my grandmother, who raised me. Her name was Peg, from the name Margaret. So that is what I shall call you. Margaret."He got up and headed out the door. "I shall send some clothes for you to wear when you come down to dinner. And take a bath as well. I shall see you tonight then, Margaret." As he closed the door, Elphaba wept, letting all her emotions escaped. The Wizard had taken her friend, her husband, her freedom, and now even her name. She threw the pillows to the other side of the room and sank her head into the ruffled sheets. She felt as if she had no hope left at all.

Chapter 15

Elphaba wasn't sure how long she had been crying before she heard a knock at the door.
"Go away!" she shouted "Leave me alone!" But whoever was at the door just kept knocking. "I said GO AWAY!" She heard the door unlock and slowly open.
"I-I'm s-sorry M-Miss" she heard a small female voice say "b-but I w-was o-ordered to h-help you c-clean up f-for t-tonight." Elphaba lifted her head and saw a young Munchkin girl carrying two small wooden boxes in one hand and a large thin box in another. She didn't look much older than twelve and Elphaba noticed that her clothes were old and torn and she was trembling from head to foot. Elphaba immediately felt guilty.
"Oh, I'm sorry. I've..just had a rough day. Come ahead in. I promise I won't hurt you." she said as she saw the girl looking at her with fear. Slowly the girl walked inside and shut the door.
"I-I was told to help you bathe a-and dress for d-dinner."
"Well, thank you, but I'm capable of doing it myself. I wouldn't want to trouble you."
"I-It's no trouble at all M-Miss." the girl said, calming down a little "A-After all, the Wizard himself told me to. H-He told me to make sure you were ready or else he would..." The girl looked down and mumbled something.
"Would what?" Elphaba asked.
"He said he would have me beaten." Why doesn't that surprise me Elphaba thought dryly.
"Well, in that case, I suppose we'd better get started then." she smiled at the young girl. The girl smiled back. "So, what's your name?"
"The Wizard calls me Sarah, Miss."
"Is that your real name?"
"No, Miss, but that is what the Wizard wants me to be called, so it might be better if I was called that."
"Alright, Sarah. But just out of curiosity, what is your real name?"
"It's Melena, Miss, but my mother calls me Naly." Elphaba looked at her thoughtfully.
"Melena, hmm? That was my mother's name. And, by the way, you can call me Elphie." Sarah curtsied slightly.
"Thank you, Miss Elphie." Sarah walked towards the bed to where Elphaba was sitting and put down the boxes. She opened the large one first. Inside was a long, black gown. It was simple but extremely elegant at the same time. "The Wizard requested that you wear this to dinner. And these, too." She opened the smaller wooden boxes and Elphaba let out a small gasp. Inside one of them was a beautiful diamond necklace with large green emeralds. In the other was an equally stunning diamond tiara. Elphaba noticed Sarah looking just as amazed at them. Elphaba's hand reached up to her neck and she felt the outline of the necklace Fiyero had given her under her neckpiece.
"I'll wear the dress " she said "but I'm not going to wear the jewelry . And don't worry," she said quickly as she saw Sarah's worried expression "I'll make sure the Wizard does not harm you. I promise." She put a reassuring hand on Sarah's shoulder. Sarah smiled.
"Well, I'll go make up your bath, then. Be back in a flash!" Elphaba grinned as Sarah hopped into the bathroom. She then looked sadly down at the tiara. It reminded her so much of Glinda, and the necklace she had on reminded her of Fiyero. She could feel tears threaten to fill her eyes again. After a few moments, Sarah came back in and Elphaba quickly wiped the tears away. "The bath is ready. You need any help or would you prefer to do it on your own?"
"I can do it." Elphaba said, getting up.
"Because" Sarah said after seeing Elphaba slightly confused expression "the Wizard said that I should be there to help in case anything happened." Elphaba groaned. He's treating me like I'm made out of glass. If he's like this now, I can only imagine what he'll be like after a few months.
"Don't worry, I'll be fine." Elphaba assured her.
"Ok, then. I'll just stay here until you're done to help with you make-up and hair." Elphaba snorted as she walked into the bathroom.
"You might be able to do something with my hair, but as for make-up, good luck." She heard Sarah giggle as she shut the door. The bathroom was just as green as the rest of the rooms in the palace, but it was made out of smooth marble. Elphaba unclasped her necklace and slipped out of her clothes, layed them neatly in a pile near the door with the necklace on top, and climbed into the large bathtub in the middle of the floor. She sighed as she felt the warm water touch her skin, easing out some of the tension. Oh, if only Yero was here she thought sadly as she fingered her wedding band. After she washed, she climbed out and grabbed a towel. She rubbed off the excess water, wrapped the towel around her body, picked up her necklace, and opened the door. She saw Sarah huddled near the wall, cowering with fright. She looked up and saw the Wizard standing there with an angry look on his face. He turned to look at Elphaba. "What do you want?" she snarled "And couldn't it have waited till I was dressed?"
"Well" he said, trying to remain calm "I came up here to announce that dinner was ready and see how you were coming along. This little slave-girl tells me that you apparently have refused to wear the jewelry I so graciously have given you. Why, may I ask, do you refuse to where them?"
"Don't you dare call her a slave-girl! As for your question, I refuse to wear them because I wish to wear this necklace that my husband gave me. Is that such a horrible request?"she spat. She held up the necklace. The Wizard glared at it and held out his hand.
"Give it to me." he demanded. Elphaba brought her hand down quickly.
"What? No!"
"Give it to me now, Margaret!"
"My name is Elphaba." she said, testily.
"We've been through this, Margaret." he warned "Or need I remind you of what will happen if you don't obey me? Now, give it to me!" Elphaba looked towards Sarah and back at the Wizard.
"On one condition. You let Melena and whatever family she has go. Whenever they're ready!" she added remembering the last time she had tried that. The Wizard raised an eyebrow.
"Melena? Your mother?"
"No, the girl. The one you call Sarah."
"Absolutely out of the question! Her mother is my head chef, the best I have had in a long while. No, I will not let them go. Besides, you're in no position to make deals. I'm the one in control here, not you. Perhaps one day when you accept who you are, but not now. So," he strode over and grabbed the wrist of the hand she was holding the necklace in "I don't want to have to tell you again Margaret, give me that necklace!" Elphaba clutched the towel tighter as he wrenched the necklace from her hand. His eyes then caught sight of her wedding band. "And that, too! As long as you're here, you're no longer married to that Winkie Prince scum!" He tried to take it off her, but she clenched her hand even tighter.
"No!" she cried, trying to yank away from his firm grip "Let go! Let go of me!" Elphaba saw Sarah's eyes widened at the scene before her.
"IF YOU DO NOT GIVE ME THIS RING THIS INSTANT, I'LL HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO TERMINATE HIM!" the Wizard yelled. At hearing this, Elphaba stopped struggling and slowly opened her hand, lowering her head in defeat. The Wizard pulled the ring off her finger and threw her hand down. He stuffed the trinkets in his pockets and cleared his throat. "That's better." he said "Now, after Sarah gets you ready, she'll lead you to the Banquet Hall. And you will wear the jewelry I gave you. Am I understood?" Elphaba didn't answer. She merely nodded her head. "Good. I'll see you shortly, Margaret." He leaned in and kissed the top of her head. He then turned and left, nearly slamming the door shut. Elphaba looked at her now bare finger. Her sadness turned to extreme anger. His words echoed in her thoughts: As long as you're here, you're no longer married to that Winkie Prince scum! What right did he have to claim that? None she thought none at all. No matter what he says, father or not, Fiyero is still my husband. So there's no reason to cry. She held back the tears that threatened to fall again and looked at the still very scared Sarah. She walked over to her and held out her hand to help her up. "I'm sorry you had to see that." she said "I told you I've had a rough day." Sarah nodded as she got up.
"Don't worry, I won't ask or tell anyone about this." she said "I know it's none of my business. Let's just get you ready. Ok, Miss Elphie?" Elphaba smiled gratefully at the young Munchkin and nodded in agreement.

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Chapter 16

As she looked at herself in the mirror, Elphaba was surprised at how nice she actually looked. The long, velveteen gown fell to the floor. The heart-shaped neckline barely touched her shoulders and the sleeves ended in points to the middle fingers. Sarah had put her hair up in a sleek, elegant bun with the tiara neatly placed in front of it. Her eyes had been lightly smudged with dark eyeshadow and her lips were glossed with clear lip gloss. Sarah smiled at her work. She picked up the emerald and diamond necklace and handed it to Elphaba.
"Last touch." she said. Elphaba smiled as she took it and put it on. It felt very heavy and she feigned a choking noise. Sarah giggled. "You look just like an emerald princess." Elphaba grinned, knowing that was the general idea. "Well, now I have to take you down to the Banquet Hall. The Wizard told me to make sure you didn't fall down the stairs." Elphaba let out an exasperated sigh. "What?" Sarah said, wide-eyed "What did I say?"
"Nothing." Elphaba said "It's just annoying that he haves me treated like glass, but yet treats me, himself, like a stubborn horse. But, you're right. Let's go down."

The Banquet Hall reminded Elphaba of Kiamo Ko. It was almost the same as the Banquet Hall in Kiamo Ko, except like the rest of the palace, it was green. As if I don't see enough green every time I see my reflection Elphaba thought. When she saw the Wizard sitting at the end of the rectangular table, she lowered her eyes to the ground, trying not to look at him.
As the Wizard saw Elphaba enter, he immediately smiled and stood up. He walked over to her, took her hand, and kissed it. "You look beautiful, my dear Margaret." he said as he led her to the place just opposite of his and pulled her chair out. As she sat down, he turned his head towards Sarah. "Leave us!" he snapped. Sarah squeaked and ran out of the room. Elphaba glared at the Wizard, but didn't say anything. "I told the slaves to use the shorter table" he said as he sat down acros from her "so we could be able to really talk." A long silence followed. "Well,...um..tell me about your childhood. Where did you grow up?" Elphaba didn't answer. "I asked you a question, Margaret. I expect you to answer it." She still stayed quiet. "I might not execute your husband, but I will have him beaten if you do not at least attempt to join me in conversation."
"So he is to be the whipping boy?" Elphaba said, looking up.
"That, my dear, is entirely up to you."
"Fine. I was born and raised in the Rush Margins, I had no friends, I was a slave to my sister and a plague to my then-father, I went to Shiz when I was nineteen, I met Glinda and Fiyero, and you know the rest. Anything else?" The Wizard raised an eyebrow.
"Margaret, I know you can do better than that. So, tell me again in more detail." Elphaba let out a frustrated sigh and gave him a more descriptive story. "That's better. But I must say, I am very disappointed at how you were treated. If you had been raised here, I assure you that you would have been treated like a princess." Elphaba narrowed her eyes.
"No. I would have been treated exactly the same. I was a governor's daughter and that didn't matter. Why would a wizard's daughter be any different? You only would have been ashamed of me and tried to have another, more perfect child like Nessa. It would have been no different." The Wizard sighed.
"I'm disappointed in you, Margaret. Most girls would die to be the only child of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The Princess of Oz and heir to the throne. But you scorn and reject the very idea."
"Because I scorn and reject you!I hate you! You say I would have been treated like a princess, but look at how you're treating me now! You're keeping me here as a prisoner by threatening to kill my friends! My real family!" She stared angrily at the Wizard's wine glass. It magically began to move and it flew towards the Wizard's head. The Wizard dodged it, but the wine splashed on his pant leg as the glass smashed on the floor behind him. He looked at Elphaba, his face contorted in fury.
"Very well then." he said, his voice dangerously soft "If you insists on acting like a prisoner, then you shall be treated as one!" He walked over to her, grabbed her arm, and pulled her from the table. He dragged her through many hallways and down many staircases, ignoring the bewildered guards. He led her to the Palace Dungeons, threw her in a cell, and slammed the door shut. "This is the last straw, Margaret! I have tried being nice when you came to free those ridiculous monkeys, and I have tried blackmail. Burt now I see that I must now use force! Because of your impertinent behavior, I'm going to have your little 'family' brought here and beaten in front of you until you choose to show me a little more respect." He stomped out of the dungeon and Elphaba heard him shout to the guards "Nobody goes in or out!" In a blind rage, she ripped the necklace off her neck and threw it to the wall. She did the same with tiara. Her hair flew out of the bun and she felt like ripping the dress of her body. She sank down to the floor, holding her face in her hands. Dammit! she thought What have I done?

"WHAT!" the Wizard bellowed through the giant head.
"I-I'm SO sorry, Y-Your Ozness" the trembling guard said "B-But it true. L-Lady Glinda a-and P-Prince Fiyero h-have escaped."
"HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?"
"W-We don't know, S-Sir. Th-They had been b-brought back to the d-dungeons just like y-you ordered and w-we even l-left a guard n-near the cell, b-but he was kn-knocked out and when he w-woke up th-they were gone!"
"WHO WAS LEFT WITH THEM?"
"A new r-recruit, S-Sir. H-he had a pretty l-large bump on h-his head as he came out a-and tol us th-they had escaped!"
"FIND THEM! BRING THEM BACK TO ME ALIVE!"
"Y-Yes, S-Sir! R-Right away, S-Sir!" the guard said as he ran out the door. The Wizard cried out in anger when he came out from the head as Madame Morrible strode in.
"Oh, Your Ozness! I just heard the awful news!" she said in an exaggerate concerned voice "What ever shall we do?"
"What, indeed?" he pulled out the necklace and ring he had taken from Elphaba. He threw the ring in the fire and stared at the ruby necklace. "What, indeed?"

Elphaba quickly stood up as the Wizard returned.
"I'm afraid" he said "that your family will not be joining us this evening. I had already ordered Fiyero to be given back to Lady Rheysilva (who found out how to break your little curse) and Glinda has died from...I believe it is usually called 'lost hope'." Elphaba's heart stopped.
"You...you're lying! Glinda's alive, I know it! And Fiyero will escape!"
"Why would I lie about this? What would I have to gain?" Elphaba hated to admit that he was right. It would be much easier to use them for blackmail. She sank back down to the floor, clutching her arms. "So, instead as your punishment, you will be kept in here until you choose to show me a little more respect. You will be given only enough food and water to sustain both you and..." he stopped abruptly. "The baby!" he whispered. He quickly rushed out the door, but before he left he turned back to her and said "I'm going to have a doctor brought in here to check up on you and the baby. And remember, Fiyero was given to Rheysilva, not killed. So, I suggest that if you ever hope to see him alive again, you be a little more cooperative!" As he left, Elphaba fell to the floor clutching on to herself and sobbing harder than ever.

(NOTE): As you'll notice, sometimes I can be a little too descriptive, so I described the dress but the jewelry would have been too hard (designing dresses and jewelry is kinda my hobby). I've never taken a design class, so I don't know the technical name for the kinds of cuts. I tried my best ;D. Hope you like it!

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Hmm...me likey (I always have), but I htink it would be a little easier to read if you put an empty line between paragraphs. Like this:

Elphaba: "text"

The Wizard: "text"

Descriptions of the setting: "text"

As opposed to this:

Elphaba: "text"
The Wizard: "text"
Descriptions of the setting: "text"

It just makes it look a lot clearer and less crowded, especially when you have paragraphs, such as in dialogue, that only last one or two lines.