I'm back with another Wicked story. The last one was not so successful, but I will still update it, and I hope that this one will be successful! I really can't tell, but I hope so! Anyways here's the first chapter!- Elphaba

The night was pitch black, and only my slight whimpering broke the silence. Fatigued and weak, I managed to give up within the next few moments. I fell to the floor with a gasp. I examined my arms briskly and noticed my arms were all bruised. How long had I been going at it? The large man merely laughed as he neared me even closer. He was tall and muscular, with short dark brown hair that swooped across his forehead. His face was slightly pale, but a normal pale. His eyes had a gleam that made me feel uneasy. He kicked my shin a bit easier than before, but I still lost my balance, and fell on back.

The man kneeled beside me, looking into my eyes. "What do you want with me?" I managed to whisper, my voice cracking. The man smiled again. He leaned forward, so his lips brushed against my ear. "I'm only here to help you," he purred into my ear softly. It sent a shiver down my spine, and my tension grew. My powers had abandoned me, and I silently prayed to Lurline for mercy. He kissed the funnel of my ear, and I was uncomfortable. Maybe if I merely cooperated with him…

I still had no clue what he wanted with me, and I knew I would regret this later. I turned my face, and the man's lips met mine. The man had been caught off guard, and he pulled his head away. He grinned "Hmm…a feisty one." He murmured lustfully. He kissed me again, this time fiercer, and I was uncomfortable even more. I pulled him closer to me, and I felt tears stinging my closed eyes. I could feel the man's hands running up and down my clothed back, but his loose grip tickled my sides. My breathing grew heavier as I began to fear that maybe I wouldn't get off the hook so easily.

The man's lips left my mouth and kissed neck, and then moved onto my clothed shoulders. He paused and pulled away. His eyes met mine. "Now that won't work, will it?" he asked in a seductive tone. I felt his hands adjust themselves so they rubbed the sides of stomach, playing around with the bottom of my blouse…

My body ached as I began to stir. I moaned as my eyes opened. I stared up at a ceiling, one so unfamiliar to what I usually see when I wake in the morning. I sat up, ignoring the pain it brought. I looked down. A thick layer of blankets covered my body. I froze, and looked under the covers. As I feared, I was naked. My stomach pitched more than ever. I felt like throwing up, then and there on the spot; My arms and legs were all bruised and sore, and my entire torso was swollen. I let my head fall back and onto the pillow, my head swirling with thoughts, all of which made me queasier by the second : "Where was I?" "Who was the man that I had possibly made love with?" and "Where do I go from here?"

"Elphaba" a rough voice called. In the doorway stood a man, half-way naked. He wore a mere loincloth. I felt a bit embarrassed at this sight, for it was strange to see a man I didn't know nearly nude. I stood up and tried to run out the door, but two strong hands had grabbed my shoulders.

"What's the rush?" the man purred. It sent another terrible shiver down my spine. I faced him, but he was so close that there wasn't any room between our bodies. He ran his hands up and down my emerald arms. "Who are you?" I asked, softly but dangerously, my voice shaking. The man hesitated. "My name is Reeve." He murmured. I paused.

"Reeve?"

"Yes."

"What specific service am I to you?" I asked formally, trying to gain as much authority as I possibly could over the conversation. I began to regain my strength.

Reeve licked his lips. "For a while now I have seen you, crouching in the shadows of the Emerald City…searching through the Colwen Grounds…hiding out in the Gillikin Forest. Your presence blesses me with good fortune, as you have an affect on me like no other." He leaned forward. "I have become attracted to you." He said. He pulled me closer, his lips half an inch from mine. "I need you," he whispered, gently kissing my lips.

He rubbed my back, gently massaging the sore portions of it. I felt like pushing against him, running back to find Fiyero, and have him fix it all- but I didn't.

I endured the bizarre sensation of a man I didn't knew express his love for me, rushing it all. Without thinking, I kissed "Reeve" back. Suddenly, I realized what was happening, and I pushed him away. "No!" I gasped. I ran out the door, picking up my clothes that were scattered over the floor. I managed to put on my blouse and skirt, and ran out the door, straight to my current hiding spot. I realized know that tears were rolling down my emerald cheeks, and they stung, but I didn't care. I continued to run- I didn't look back.

There it is, the first chapter! Please review, and I will be happy! Thanks!- Elphaba