Kill the Wizard : Prologue
Heavy rain was pounding over the vastness of the infamous Yellow Brick Road. Oz usually basked in the sunlit rays of the day and would wane underneath the streak of dim moonbeams-- but not tonight. In Munchkin Land, its citizens remained in their homes-- for they-- not being small minded about the weather-- had more common sense. Heavier rains begot heavier winds--in which in return-- liberated several branches from trees as well as leaves and has pulled out several cash crops-- hoarding them all into a fierce freedom. The sky--black as pitch, no light could be seen as it was blanketed by the dark clouds that accompanied the dreary forecast.
A certain slant of light suddenly broke through from out of one of the clouds. Sure enough, the color radiated a bright and heavy shade of pink. This pink object could be identified as sphere-shaped. An overgrown pink bubble. This special means of "Pink Bubble Traveling" belonged to Miss Galinda of the Arruennas-- Lady Galinda Chuffrey-- Saint Glinda-- Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. The pink bubble began to lose altitude and it eventually made birth on a rundown, but well kept porch in the center of the town. This porch was generally taller than the usual standards of Munchkin Lander architecture-- in fact, it wasn't Munchkin Lander architecture at all. The entire home, however, was neatly well kept and presentable.
Glinda appeared suddenly--taking her usual human form. Tall, majestic and beautiful: Creamy, smooth, silk, peach colored skin with a well rounded face complete with flowing blonde hair that possessed a gentle curl. Her body figure was absolutely the type you'd be jealous of-- along with her apparel--which was always the talk of the town-- a lightly shaded pink colored dress that rose from atop the ground, due to all the puffed support that was sown into it. On her head, sat a large crown encrusted with five different colored rubies.
Glinda went up to the entrance of the house and she stood adjacent to the door for a few moments before noticing a small plaque that was next to the doorknob (it was equivalent to an average Munchkin Lander height).
" Munchkin Land National Landmark: Former Home of Dorothy Gale…"
Glinda stopped reading and began to look back on that day when she first met Dorothy Gale and her yippy little dog. Glinda shrugged it off and placed her hand on the doorknob and gave it a shake.
"Locked." Glinda muttered quietly while summoning her wand to her hand. She placed the wand over the lock of the door.
A glint of light soon came and went, tenderly, Glinda grabbed hold of the knob, gave it a twist and a jerk and entered the house. After closing the door behind her, she headed straight ahead; towards the dark sitting room. With a flick of her wand, the room lighted itself. Galinda had perched herself on one of the comfortable chairs and leered around the room. It was filled with several pictures of Dorothy and those two others-- those who were known as "Uncle Henry" and " Aunt Em"; they know this because she would constantly whine about them. The room was also filled with several Plexiglas boxes containing several plaques in her honor, along with the Key to the City, letters of gratitude to her that came along with hand-drawn pictures depicting her first groundbreaking arrival.
Glinda's eyes then set upon an empty Plexiglas case with a stand and several velvet ropes surrounding it. This made Glinda curious-- an empty display case? Glinda rose from her seat and approached the case. It was long and narrow, not big enough to hold anything skinnier than a staff. Glinda jerked her head towards the stand that was conveniently there for curious eyes.
" The Wicked Witch's Broomstick…" It read in bold letters.
A slap of lightening that hit the ground rumbled the house, causing the lights to flicker. Glinda was bent over and was mildly attempting to re-collect herself after gaping loudly in fear. The lights soon gave out and Glinda stumbled aimlessly in the dark for a few moments, returning to the sitting room. She gave her wand a wave and the lights came up once more.
"Boo."
Glinda screamed in horror.
"Miss Glinda-- you've arrived after all-- Good."
Glinda looked on the vague appearances of the figure--looking for a familiar mark to identify this figure under a category. Her blue eyes narrowing on the hooded figure that stood in front of her.
"You alone?" the dark one firmly asked.
Glinda nodded slightly.
"No Gale Force today? Excellent. Now, Miss Glinda, really…"
The figure pointed out the wand that was being grasped tightly on Glinda's hand.
"Must you have that wand present? It's not appropriate to flash it in sheer company. Makes it seem as if I were untrustworthy."
"I do not know you," Glinda spat.
The figure chuckled and continued.
" Miss Glinda, did you think I wouldn't find out? I know all about the "Dorothy Gale" conspiracy. Every. Little. Detail.
Glinda stood there completely paralyzed. Her mouth was wide open and her eyes were fully round and were clearly marked with signs of fear.
"Cat has gotten hold of your tongue, Miss Glinda? Now with that girl long gone you can proceed with your plans--to be rid of the Animals of oz. After all this time, I never believed you to be a supporter, but enlighten me, 'Glinda the Good', power is what you seek. You care nothing for the welfare of Animals.
"That's not true." Glinda mindlessly blurted out.
"Lies. You traded your soul the moment you vowed your loyalty to the Wizard-- When you became 'Glinda the Good'!"
Glinda stood there and bowed her head slightly before bringing it back up. She leered at the hooded figure--her face scrunched with contempt before long changing it into a small smirk.
" Who am I to stop the wizard?" Glinda giggled lightly. " The Wizard has the Gale Force, The Vinkus Warriors, Allies in Quox… And Quite frankly… Who…"
Glinda began to circle the figure with an overconfident attitude. She stopped in place and gave a small elegant turn with her finger stuck out
"Are…"
The hooded figure cocked her head back and rose it's arms. The figures hands appeared from the black cloak and grabbed a hold of the hem of the hood and then tossed it backward-- revealing it's face. Galinda blinked slowly and had not yet caught the appearance of the face, she opened her eyes to find herself in utmost awe.
"You… ? Elphaba?! Is it really you?!"
"Yes, Glinda, it's me."
Galinda rushed over to Elphaba and embraced her. Elphaba stood there, stiff as a branch.
"Elphie… I thought you died. I thought--"
"Glinda, don't start. I know all about it. Don't patronize me."
"Elphie, please, you have to understand that--"
"Understand what Glinda? That your position is worth more than your friends?"
"Elphie, come with me. I'll take you to the Wizard perhaps he'll pardon you… perhaps you may be able to see the light of day without you living an underground life-- please… I don't want to lose you."
"Glinda.. It is I who will have the pleasure of seeing the light of another day…
Not. You."
Glinda raised her wand up high and attempted to stun Elphaba, but Elphaba was being observant and moved out of the spell's trajectory at the right moment. Elphaba managed to kick Glinda's wrist hard-- sending the wand flying across the room. Glinda hesitated a moment before scurrying towards the front door, her wrist neatly tucked into her arm fold. Glinda reached the door and grabbed hold of the knob, but it wouldn't turn. Elphaba appeared behind her and chuckled. She then stuck out two fingers and moved them in a circular motion. Galinda felt a forceful jerk and was hurdled back into the sitting room and placed roughly on the chair she sat in earlier. Elphaba repeated the motion with her fingers and Glinda was tied down moments later.
"Revenge is a sweet flavor Glinda. It is about time I've avenged Nessarose, and it's about time I avenged myself. You Killed Nessa… you and Madame Morrible. Then you and the Wizard plotted my death! The three of you planned to get a girl here from the other world! Any girl! To make her a heroine in Oz, leaving you to pray on her innocent mind to your will!"
Elphaba marched out of the sitting room and returned hereafter with her recovered Broomstick. Elphaba paced towards a window and opened it wide.
"Elphie… please…" Glinda pleaded merciless.
"Good Bye Glinda."
Elphaba headed towards the open window and she suddenly stopped in mid-step. Elphaba turned to face Glinda once more. Elphaba grabbed the hem of her hood and pulled it forwards, covering her face once more. Elphaba mounted her broom, and soon hovered away into the darkness. Glinda watched hopelessly as Elphaba disappeared.
The rain almost completely stopped. It was drizzling lightly now. The dark clouds slowly began to disparate. Glinda felt the sunlight come through the window that was next to the chair. Glinda took a long, deep sigh and closed her eyes.
The skies cleared and the citizens of Munchkin Land came out of their homes to dote upon the day. It was normal for them to pass by their beloved Landmark while out on a stroll through the town, but now, a new House stood in it's place. Their Landmark completely gone-- and all assets along with it.