Changing Destiny

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Elphaba Thropp stepped down from the carriage and raced into the entrance hall. Never before had she felt such a thrill by entering a building. But this wasn't any building, no, this was Shiz University. The university Elphaba had only dreamed of attending. Yet here she was, ready to attend and learn. True she was only here to help her poor sister, Nessarose, but that wouldn't stop her from enjoying herself. Elphaba was no ordinary 17 year old. She loved to read, learn and sing. She also had green skin. Elphaba had been green from the moment she was born. No-one knew how this had occurred; it was yet another mystery to Elphaba's life. Elphaba also had a fear of water, that is, she never went near the colourless liquid. Her father, the governor of munchkinland, had tried to get Elphaba in the lake once – he had never tried again.

As Elphaba entered the entrance hall, the first thing that hit her was how high the ceiling was. It was a glorious arch made of white stone. There were already several students gathered in the entrance hall, squealing and giggling and getting acquainted with one another. Elphaba held her head high and walked forward. The effect was immediate. Several students just stared but some 'braver' ones gathered behind her. As she whirled around they quickly dispersed. A girl was brave enough to look in her eyes but fainted clean away, she had to be dragged from Elphaba. As Elphaba walked through the students they all drew their cases to themselves as if her skin would damage them. She smirked at this and noticed a munchkin standing alone, watching her warily. She made her way to him and made a quick movement as if to chase him. The poor munchkin was terrified and dodged around her.

As Elphaba became quickly bored of this greeting, a girl entered. Well, entered was a bit of an understatement. She rode in on her luggage trolley. The first thing that hit Elphaba was how pretty this new girl was. She had golden hair, gently curled, and she had on a white dress and matching jacket. It complemented her figure and came in at the right places to. All of a sudden Elphaba felt seriously under-dressed. She had a pale blue skirt and jacket with a cap. It was the only outfit she owned that didn't clash with her. Her thoughts were interrupted when she realised they were all staring at her. To gain some amusement out of the situation Elphaba decided to make a joke:

'What? What are you all staring out? Oh, do I have something in my teeth?' No-one moved. Well that was pointless Elphaba thought.

She slammed down her suitcase and stormed over to them.

'Right let's just get this over with. No I am not seasick, yes I have always been green and no I didn't eat grass as a child……….'

'Elphaba!' Elphaba was interrupted by her father walking in wheeling Nessarose. But Elphaba wasn't going to stop.

'This is my younger sister Nessarose, as you can see she is a perfectly normal colour…..' She would have carried on if her father hadn't grabbed her arm and pulled her away to remind her she was just there to look after Nessarose. Nessarose was unable to walk. She was born prematurely and her legs were all tangled. So she was confined to a wheelchair. Frex doted in her – like he had never done with Elphaba.

'My precious little girl, a parting gift…..' Frex pulled out a box to reveal…..

'Jewelled shoes!' Nessarose was ecstatic.

'As befits the future governor of munchkinland.' Was Frex's reply. He chuckled and bent to kiss Nessarose's head. He turned to his other daughter. 'Elphaba, take care of your sister. And try not to talk so much.' With that he thrust the shoe box at Elphaba and strolled off. Elphaba tried not to feel any jealousy towards her younger sister but sometimes it was impossible. And sometimes it showed…

'Elphaba….' Began Nessarose.

'Well what would he have got me? I clash with everything!' Leave it to Elphaba to make some sardonic humour from the hurt she felt. Before Nessarose could reply the headmistress strolled in and began the welcoming speech. Elphaba listened intently to the speech so was oblivious to the looks she was receiving from a certain blonde girl.

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Galinda Upland of the Upper Uplands was fixated by this strange…………being. The green girl was listening intently to the rubbish that Madame Morrible was harping on about and oblivious to the stares she was getting. Galinda couldn't help but admire this …..girl. Fancy coming out of the house with skin like that! Yet there was a strange aura about her. Galinda had noticed it when Elphaba – that's what her father called her – had made the joke about something in her teeth while they stared at her. Galinda found it hilarious but couldn't let it show – her social status would be at risk if she was caught laughing with someone who was green. Galinda studied her facial features. Elphaba had well defined cheekbones, small lips and sharp eyes. Her skin was a light shade of green and her lips were a deep green, her eyes were a hazel colour and Galinda thought it all matched.

Galinda was quickly pulled from her reverie as Nessarose's wheel chair was pulled from Madame Morrible's grip and towards Elphaba. Galinda cursed herself for not paying attention and quickly asked what had happened. A munchkin came up to her and mentioned that she should ask Madame Morrible. Galinda debated this then decided she should and spoke up – only things didn't go according to her plans.

'Madam Morrible….' Galinda began.

'Why thank you my dear'

Galinda felt her hand being tugged and looked to see Madame Morrible about to bring hers and Elphaba's hands together. Instinctively, she withdrew it and was about to regret it when she noticed that Elphaba had done the same thing. She quickly guessed that they were now room-mates. Things were definitely not going to plan. She was supposed to have her own suite, not share! She was Galinda Upland, of the Upper Uplands, and she did not share. Anger flared within her as she stormed off to her – their – room.

Then again, pondered Galinda sharing with someone, even if they were green, could get interesting.

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Elphaba shook with anger as she realised that she was unable to share with Nessarose. What would her father say? What would he do? With these thoughts, Elphaba gathered her suitcase and made her way to the room she was now sharing.

Then again, pondered Elphaba sharing with someone who wasn't Nessarose, even if they were blonde, could get interesting.

A/N My first fic….please review! Anything welcome!