I looked out the window of the train seeing rain pour down. Great,my first day at Shiz University and its as gloomy as a funeral. Was dad right? Did I cause gloominess?I don't know.I never understood the difference between lies and truth. Ever since I was little I always looked at things the wrong way. Or at least that's what dad said. My mother died while giving birth to me and my sister. We may be twins,but we are the exact opposite. She had straight A's,had seemingly perfect blonde hair and deep brown eyes,and was a piano prodigy.I,on the other hand,was dyslexic and couldn't even tell the difference between A's and D's,I had long and messy red hair with mossy green eyes,and couldn't do anything well. My train of thought was interrupted when my sister walked in.

"Hi Emery!"said my sister Lila.

"Hi",I mumbled back

My sister looked at me with sympathetic eyes. We loved each other,but was hard when we both knew she was smarter,prettier,and just plain better. It was hard not to pity me.I was hopeless.

"Were almost there soon,are you excited?'She asked pleadingly

"I guess,but its just school,that's your thing,not mine."I answered

"Hey,be positive. It's a new start. Were not in the Vinkus anymore."Lila said

"Sorry,I'm just tired,"I lied

"Okay then,see you at dinner"

"Kay." Lila left.I wen't back to daydreaming out the window again. A new start,yeah right. It didn't matter where I was,I would always be hopeless. Hopeless little Emery. Why did I have to be this way? Dad said I was just special in my own way,but I saw the look in his eyes. He thought I was hopeless too. The only reason I was going to Shiz was because Lila got a scholarship and she wanted me to go with her. So my dad paid. I was glad to be going here,but I would stand out. Not only did I look different with uncommon red hair,but I would be stupider.I tried not to bag on myself,but it was true. The train slowed down and we arrived at Shiz.A new beginning? We'll see

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"Shepards,Lila." Madame Morrible called.

We were being assigned our dormitory roomates.I knew they weren't going to put me and Lila together. It wouldn't happen. But I wish it would. So far,everyone thought I was weird. The only other person who weirder than me was a girl with skin as green as my eyes. I felt bad for her because I knew what she felt. Kids can be cruel. My thoughts ended again when my name was called.

"Shepards,Emery."

"Yes?'I replied politely

"You will be rooming with ShenShen".

"WHAT, the girl yelled,I CAN'T ROOM WITH HER. She 's a freak.

So much for a new beginning,I thought. I picked up my bag and went outside. I wasn't going in to my room until she fell asleep.I looked up at the sky above the courtyard. I could see millions of stars and dozens of constillations. Mother was up there,watching. She had the same green eyes I had and the blonde hair Lila had.

"I wish you were here",I whispered into the air.

"Wish who was here?" asked the green girl.

"You startled me,whats your name?"I asked

"Elphaba,and your Emery.I saw the scene back there. The same thing happened to me after you left."Elphaba said

"Really?"

"Yeah,so,who do you wish was here?"

"My mother",I said,"She died when me and my sister were born."

"I understand,mine died when I was 2."She answered

"Sorry"

"Back at you"

"Well,I better go.I hope shes asleep." I said

"Yeah,me too. Bye Emery."Elphaba said.

"Bye"

I couldn't believe it. I had made a friend.I hope she would stick around. We had stuff in common,and that was rare.I went back to the building and went to sleep. A new beginning? Possibly.A green beginning,at that.

So sorry for no update.I had major writers block. Hope you liked it .Please review