I'm working on If/Then, I promise! But this has been on my mind for months. It's basically the concept that Chistery can actually talk. It was originally an idea for The Little Witch, where Chistery would fill the role of Sebastian and do things like hint to Fiyero that Illinora is Elphaba and help Elphaba escape Southstairs. But then, I decided that Ursula would save the day, and that was that.
But I still liked this idea of a badass Chistery! So, this version formed. It's basically going to be like a one season sitcom (except for the part where Elphaba is depressed because she thinks Fiyero's dead). It's just life at Kiamo Ko with the Monkeys, and how their relationships change over time. This is NOT Elphaba/Chistery! As I said in the description, the pairings are Fiyeraba and Chistery/OC.
Enjoy!
Chapter 1
They were going to Kiamo Ko. Freaking Kiamo Ko. And why? Because the girl who had saved their necks now had a boyfriend. A royal, Vinkun boyfriend whom Chistery personally believed was beneath the likes of his eccentric savior. But, oh well. Whoever was in Mistress Elphaba's favor … and he definitely was in her favor. Just the way she had talked about him when she was giving directions to the castle …
The Monkeys had decided to rest for the night in Gilikin Forest. The sun was just rising when Chistery heard a familiar voice. "Chistery! Sweet Oz, I never thought I'd see you again!"
She didn't know he could talk. He decided to surprise her. "Never thought I'd see you either," he said nonchalantly. "Been hearing about you in the papers … and from his rantings." Chistery shuddered. "What's your name again?"
Her reaction was just as he thought it would be; her mouth fell open and she dropped her broomstick in shock. "You … you can talk!"
He chuckled. "And you can fly! Oz, woman, the fish lady said you were smart!"
"I-I'm sorry, it's just … I've never heard you. Why didn't you tell me?" Chistery gave her a look.
"Did you want me to get slaughtered by our glorious dictator? Now, I do believe I was asking you a question. I assume your name is something other than Wicked Witch of the West."
It was her turn to glare. "No, that's right. My mother and father took one look at me when I was born and said, 'Yep, let's call her Wicked Witch of the West.'" She chuckled. "It's Elphaba." She extended her hand. "Elphaba Thropp."
"You … want me to shake your hand?" Chistery asked, bewildered.
"I'm sorry." She lowered her hand. "I didn't mean to offend you." Offend him? Was this chick for real?
"No, no. You didn't offend me; it's just … no one's ever wanted to shake my hand." Sweet Oz, he sounded pitiful.
Elphaba grabbed his hand and firmly shook it. "I am delighted to formally make your acquaintance, Chistery!" She suddenly thought of something. "Is that your name? Chistery?"
He shrugged. "Who knows? I was taken so young."
They had talked for a while longer, and then the other Monkeys noticed Elphaba. They immediately started fawning over her as if she were Glinda the Good. Pretty soon they all agreed that they were in the Witch's debt, and Chistery offered for them all to serve her. Just as he expected, she vehemently refused at first, but then admitted that she would enjoy the company. That was when the subject of The Boy came into conversation.
"Meet me at Kiamo Ko," she instructed them. "The sentries shouldn't notice you if you fly through a high window, but I'll have Fiyero alert them just in case."
Chistery smirked. "Thought I heard you were testing your super evil, wicked spells on him."
"Oh, I tested spells on him alright." Elphaba burst out into laughter. "I don't know where that came from!"
"Go. See what your kid sister's up to. We'll see you at your boyfriend's castle."
And now here they were, flying to Prince Fiyero's castle, no, one of Prince Fiyero's castles. For someone who was so hated, Elphaba had scored herself quite the catch. Chistery, while eager to repay the person who had saved his neck, was a little apprehensive about being that emotionally close to a girl. He wasn't sexist or anything; he just was jumpy around the opposite sex.
"Chistery! Oz, who died and made you the Wizard?" Mola. Case in point. She flew forward in order to catch up to him.
"Yeah well, I think Mistress Elphaba likes me the best. Ooo, snap!" That was how he dealt with girls: sharp wit and sarcastic retorts. Only Mola could keep up with him.
She scoffed. "Go ahead and snap yourself! She just met you first, is all. She felt for you 'cause your sorry little butt was in pain."
"We were all in pain, Mola! Don't you remember?"
"Of course I remember, dumbass! Lur, lighten up." The rest of the journey continued in this manner.
They arrived at Kiamo Ko at about 3 in the afternoon. As expected, the Tigulaars' soldiers stopped and questioned them. But, Chistery introduced himself as the personal butler to the Witch of the West, and the soldiers let the Monkeys enter the castle. It was gigantic, fit for a family as grand as the Tigulaars. Chistery was a bit overwhelmed by it all. Mola, on the other hand, was squealing like a college girl.
"Oh my Oz, Chistery, look at this place!" she exclaimed as they entered the servants' quarters. "I have never seen anything like it! We are certainly working for the right girl."
"Sure," he replied absentmindedly. "Alright, people! This floor has a lot of rooms, but there are a lot of us, so we should pair up. Decide who you want to be with, get settled, and then meet me in the western tower so we can set things up for Mistress Elphaba. Get busy!" The servants' quarters became filled with hustle and bustle as the Monkeys coordinated with one another. Suddenly, Mola was at Chistery's side again.
"I got an end room with Hessika!" she said happily. "Who do you want to be with?"
"I don't know. I'm gonna wait until everyone else is settled first."
Mola feigned awe. "So selfless, Chistery!"
Presently, one of Chistery's other friends, Gabrialus, came up to them. "Hey Chistery, I snagged that room in the middle there. Wanna share it with me?"
"Sure," Chistery said as they bumped fists. "Wanna set it up for me while I go upstairs to get things ready for Mistress?"
"'Course, dude. Go ahead."
"Cool. Mola? Come with me?"
She sighed. "Sure." The two started off for the western tower. "Ugh, I still can't believe how lucky we are! Our boss is dating a prince! How awesome is that?"
"Both our boss and her boyfriend could be dead by now, Mola. It was dangerous for her to go to Munchkinland. And her idiot prince probably followed her."
"I know! It's just … cool."
"It is an honor," Chistery agreed. "Hope we won't screw it up for her."
Mola was suddenly unusually serious. "We won't."
As they entered the western tower, they heard what must have been Elphaba flying in through the window. They heard pages being flipped frantically, and then Elphaba speaking in a language that neither of them could understand. The book slammed shut, and his new boss emitted a shriek that Chistery would never forget as long as he lived. "FIYEROOOOOOOOOOO!"
Hoped you liked it!
Thanks for reading!
Cheers,
Elle Dottore
