AN: I've been feeling rather macabre lately, so here's a bit of a darker story.

Glinda stood helplessly as she stared up at Elphaba, hanging off her broom as she spoke and glared down at the members of the Gale Force sent after her by the Wizard. She desperately wanted Elphie to drop this insanity and just come back to Earth, literally and figuratively! The determined girl couldn't up and leave it all! Glinda couldn't bring herself to think of anymore years at Shiz without her Elphie standing beside her with a deadpan comment for any situation! Glinda barely registered a few more Gale Force officers running in as she continued staring up.

"Tell them how I am defying gravity!" Elphaba waved the broom and spoke to the fallen guards below her, daring them to tell the world about her incredible feat. "I'm flying high, defying-"

BOOM

Glinda's hands flew over her ears as an ear-splitting sound echoed throughout the emerald palace. The perky girl had no idea what the source of the sound was; all she was focused on now was the incessant sound of blood pounding in her ears. However, a scent also began to waver in the air. What was it? Ginda couldn't place her finger on what the familiar smell was. She lowered her hands as she pondered whatever she was sniffing, but also realized something else in the room. All she was hearing now was the heavy breathing of both her and the guards. No chanting or shouts from Elphaba. Glinda's bright blue eyes flew to the air in a frantic search for her friend, but she only saw the ragged old broom, now sagging slightly in the air. Glinda then gasped as she recognized the scent in the air as that of gun powder.

"Elphie…" Glinda slowly forced her head down as she silently prayed to the Unnamed God that she wouldn't see Elphaba.

But, lo and behold, there lie a figure in a black cloak, sprawled upon the wooden floor of the Emerald Palace attic.

"Elphaba!" Glinda made a mad dash for her fallen friend as she screeched and slipped past a few of the guards. She dove to the ground by her as she grabbed her friend's wrist. "Elphaba!"

Glinda's shrieks and cries were in vain as Elphaba's neck slumped over towards her, revealing her gray eyes, now lifeless and unmoving. The blonde shifted her friend's other arm, only to find a large gaping wound in her side, leaving quite a bit of blood on the floorboards. The red substance had spread quickly. Glinda hadn't even realized her knees and heels had been resting in it for the last minute or so.

"Elphie, listen to me!" Glinda choked on sobs rising in her throat as she lifted her friend's head, staring intently into her eyes, which had quickly glazed over. No final words come from her, even as Glinda shook her a bit and let loose several sobs and shrieks. The normally attention grabbing green hue of Elphaba's skin had paled considerably into a light green.

"Grab her." A gruff voice came from behind the pair as a large arm wrapped around Glinda's torso, hefting her off the ground.

"No, stop! Elphie! Stop!" Glinda's shrieks and squeals were ignored by the guard as he carried her back a bit from Elphaba's body. She kicked her legs and flailed her arms as she guard held her few feet above the ground. Bits of blood flew off her legs and frilly yellow dress as her legs flew through the air.

"Alert the wizard." One of the guards laid two fingers against the downed girl's wrist for a moment. "Suspect was taken down at the 15th hour, one musket shot. Close the scene."

Glinda had given up hope for escaping the guard who held her, and simply let her tears and sobs out. The guard she was in the arms of curtly turned on his heel and moved toward the stairs following a majority of the others while a few stayed up in the attic. Glinda let her body go limp in his arm as she simply let her legs dangle above the ground, swaying with each step. She was finally set down after a few minutes of walking in silence. The guard set her in a chair, as green as everything else, and left the room. Glinda made no effort to stand or leave, there was no need to. The guard eventually reappeared, a simple green flock in hand. He tossed it at her before he spoke.

"Change out of that dress and take a few moments." He opened a door to a small washroom across from her. "You'll be expected in the palace room in two hours to fill a report for the wizard."

Glinda and Elphaba's return to Shiz was delayed by two weeks and without explanation, but when it finally arrived, a small crowd did show up at the train station. Nessa, Boq, Fiyero, ShenShen, and Pfannee all stood, eagerly awaiting for the arrival of the two.

"I do hope Elphaba finally got the chance to get what she wants for herself." Nessa made idle chat as the five stood patiently.

"No doubt Glinda spent time in some of those high-end deluxe Emerald City boutiques." Pfannee spoke with a grin as ShenShen giggled with glee.

"The train is coming in!" Boq's call alerted everyone to the approaching vehicle. They all stepped a bit closer to the platform. The train slowed to a stop as a door stopped in front of the group, opening after a moment. There stood Glinda, a simple, short, black frock was all she wore, surprising everyone. Glinda was known for her fashion and accessorizing. However, they ignored this small fact as they approached.

"You're looking lovely as always miss Glinda." Boq offered a hand to help her off the train, ShenShen and Pfannee trailing along with large grins. Glinda wordlessly took Boq's hand and stepped down, briskly moving away from the train. Nessarose and Fiyero stuck by the door, peering in and hoping to catch sight of Elphaba. However, a minute came and the doors snapped shut without Elphie coming out of them. The pair became slightly worried and turned to Glinda, who was currently holding a small tissue to her eyes and shaking, the three others by her confused.

"Glin." Fiyero stepped forward and placed a hand on her shoulder, turning her to face him. However, the petite girl could not look up at him, as she shook and let out a sob and a cough. Nessa wheeled herself forward to her.

"Glinda, where's Elphaba?" She spoke calmly, beginning to get slightly concerned for her sibling. Glinda eventually lifter her head, making eye contact with the girl in the chair. The two blue eyes were red and puffy, tears building in them. Her lip quivered as she shook her head lightly, breaking into more sobs and cries, falling into Fiyero's arms. Pfannee and ShenShen each rushed to her sides, grabbing her hands and shooting concerned looks at the other. Nessa, now losing her confidence and patience, wheeled a bit closer.

"Where's my sister Glinda?" She spoke a bit more forcefully as she attempted to keep herself composed. Sharing her worry, Fiyero firmly gripped his girlfriend by the shoulder and held her a bit further from him, forcing her to look him in the eye. The blonde could only choke back a sob as she sat back on a bench, letting loose the tears and sobs she had been holding back.

"Elphie…" The situation began to click in everyone's mind as they slowly became aware of the full situation. ShenShen and Pfannee were the first to move, rushing to hug their friend from either side of the bench. Neither had a fondness for the green girl, but they understood that their close friend did.

"Glinda!" Nessa gave a shout and slammed her arms against the handles of her chair before beginning to cry as well. Boq crouched down and held the girl close, feeling to genuinely care for her for the first time. Fiyero had walked away a few moments ago, not saying a word as he set off for Oz knows where.

In a matter of moments, each of their lives had been changed for good.

This was kind of intended for a oneshot, but if there's enough desire for a second chapter, I've got some ideas I can turn into something. So review please, and tell me if it's worth it. Thanks!