Alright, I know you guys thought I fell of the face of the earth, but I assure you, I am still here! This story has been the hardest one to write so far. Started it in March, and I'm only on chapter 18. So, I'll post every few days, etc. I'm so sorry that I haven't written sooner, but I've been in and out of the country, school had me tied up, and just plain writer's block.

Different from what I've written before, so enjoy!

Chapter One

Elphaba Thropp was ecstatic when she received a letter from the Wizard's Palace asking her to come and be the Grand Vizier of the court. She was in her second year at Shiz, and she would no doubt leave and begin this new chapter of her life.

This was also a prime opportunity to end her annoying relationship with her roommate Glinda Upland. She waltzed into their room and said, "Glinda, I just got offered a job in the Wizard's Palace!"

Glinda's face filled with jealousy, and she turned to look at the green girl, "Why, that's thrillifying news, Elphie. I'm…I'm so happy for you." She said, swallowing hard.

She saw Glinda, and went to hug her. The blonde girl embraced her back as she said, "You were a good friend, Elphie."

"You too, Glin." She pulled away, "Come visit me sometimes?"

"It would be my pleasure." She said with a small smile. They both helped Elphaba pack, and soon she left from Shiz to start her new life.

Fiyero Tiggular woke early that morning to report to The Wizard. He put on his uniform and went to the Palace to greet the Wizard. He bowed, "Your Ozness." He said.

"Good Morning, Captain." The Wizard said, " We have new personnel coming in today. Be on the lookout for anything suspicious."

"Who is coming?"

"A few new house staff, some kitchen staff, and my new Grand Vizier."

"Grand Vizier?! That's new. Who is it?"

"A student at Shiz University. Elphaba Thropp; apparently, she has amazing talent and potential."

"This is the first time you've employed someone so quickly. Is she reliable?"

"As far as I know. Madame Morrible has been keeping me up to speed on her progress, and she's gone farther than anyone ever has."

The Captain of the Guard shrugged, saying, "As you command, your Ozness. Shall I go through the normal screening processes?"

He nodded. Fiyero bowed and left the room. As he left, he thought about the girl who was getting the second most powerful position in all of Oz, even though he had never met her. She had to be pretty talented for being chosen without a security screening, or even an interview. In a way, he envied her. He'd worked so hard to be where he was, harder than he'd ever worked. He cleaned up his act and the Wizard reluctantly let him out of Shiz early to come work for him, and Fiyero never took a day for granted.

As he reflected on his past, a woman came up to him, only she was entirely green. She bumped into him on accident while studying some papers.

"Oz, I'm so sorry!" she said.

"It's fine. Who are you?" he said, trying to start a conversation.

"My name is Elphaba," she said, holding out her hand, "I'm the new Grand Vizier. Who are you?"

Fiyero eyes widened in shock. "F-Fiyero Tiggular. Captain of the Guard." He shook her hand, trying to contain his surprise.

"Are you alright?" she said, picking up on his uneasiness.

"Fine, just a little…tired is all." He said, walking away from her, "Nice to meet you." He said before leaving.

Elphaba watched him go and couldn't help but sense the surprise in him. Hopefully she'd figure it out soon.

They were going to be working with each other for a while.