Hello peeps! Here's chapter two! Sorry it took a while I've been feeling a bit uncreative. Pretty rushed together but it could be worse. Maybe... Alrighty so we continue with Tory's adventure through the land of LIRI (Oz). This time she lands in Cotillion Land! (AKA Munchkin Land). There we meet Whitney laying the role of Glinda (that should be fun) and Madison laying the Wicked Witch of the West. Once again I do not own Virals or The Wizard of Oz and any and all rights go to their respective owners. I hope you enjoy
Chapter Two Cotillion Land

My jaw just about hit the floor. The land outside was a brightly colored courtyard with flowers, ice sculptures, the whole bit. It looked like the Cotillions events I attend.

"Cooper" I said, looking around "I don't think we're on Morris anymore."

Then I spotted the spiraling red and yellow brick road and had a sudden thought.

Am I where I think I am? Pause. Am I in Oz? Like the freaking Wizard of Oz!?

I had remembered watching that movie as a child with my grandparents. Even though I hadn't seen the film since then I still recognized that iconic road. But how in the hell could I have ended up here? Though I suppose I shouldn't really put the impossible past me. I was sort of a genetic freak but that's another story. This however...it just wasn't possible! I must be dreaming. That's it, right? Did last night's pasta have some crack in it or something? I couldn't tell. I snapped my eyes shut and gave myself a hard pinch on the shoulder. Then again. I cracked an eye open. Everything was still there.

Weird I thought. That trick almost always worked.

After trying everything I could think of and having nothing work, I admitted to myself that what I was seeing in front of me was real. I patted my leg, motioning Coop to stay close. My eyes darted around in all directions looking for any sign of life. No show. The whole place seemed deserted. I forced myself to walk a little further and explore. Little fountains sewed out crystal clear water in one corner. At the center, lie a huge gazebo next to a little pool filled with lily pads. It was all kind of nice honestly...

Wait! What am I doing? You just landed in the middle of nowhere, your family is nowhere to be seen and you're enjoying the scenery? You are supposed to be freaking out!

Inhale… exhale.

Okay, so maybe freaking out isn't the best idea. Still, I was on edge about this whole situation. The sound of wind chimes and flutes suddenly filled the air. My eyes shot towards the pale blue sky and there among the clouds, was a giant pink orb. It was like sparkly bubble gum. When it hit the floor, the glittering ball faded and inside was Whitney in a huge designer dress, the same color as the bubble. My eyes bugged out at the painfully pink sight. She waltzed up to me her gown flowing behind her.

"Are you a good witch or a bad witch?" she chirped.
I blinked a few times shaking myself from the daze. I looked behind me, but no one else was in sight.

"What?"

Whitney giggled. "Oh sweetheart, I asked you if you were a good witch or a bad witch.

"I'm not a witch I'm just a girl." I stuttered.

Whitney pointed her sparkly scepter at Coop, "Well, is that a witch?"

Wow, even in Oz she was a dimbo.

"That's a dog." I deadpanned.

"Well then gosh darn it! Now, I'm a bit confused. The Debutants called me over because they reported that a new witch has just dropped a house on the wicked witch Ashley."

"I told you already I'm not a witch! And what's up with the whole dropped a house on Ashley business!?" I snapped.

"Well there's the house and well you're standing right here. And that…" She pointed to a pair of feet sticking out underneath "Is all that's left of the Wicked Witch of the East."

And right she was. I rubbed my eyes. Blinked a couple times. Yep...still there.

"I killed her." I whispered "I-I just killed Ashley! Oh my god, it was an accident I swear!" My voice rose with every word, shaky and hysterical. Sure Ashley was kinda of a bitch, but I never meant to kill her.

Whitney waved her wand about, "Not to worry dear. You have freed the people of this land from the wrath of the vile Ashley. And we are forever grateful." She bowed her head low and curtsied to me.

"Alright that's freakin' fantastic but how do I get home? To Morris!?"

She blinked her long mascara clad eyelashes. "Why dear, wherever is that?"

I looked up at the sky I'd just dropped out of and sighed, "Very very far away."

"Ah so you come from the star of Morris, have you? And what is your name my brave girl?"

I tore my head away from the clouds and looked at Whitney "Tory Brennan. This is my wolf dog Coop."

Whiney scrunched her nose at the sight of my dog but kept her classic southern politeness. "A pleasure. I am Whitney, The Good Witch of the North."

This is too weird.

Then from seemingly nowhere, I heard hushed whispers. "What was that?"

The good witch giggled. "Those are the Debutants of Cotillion Land, baby doll." She turned and called out to the empty courtyard, "Now stop your murmuring! It's quite rude to whisper 'bout somebody. Now come on out, ya'll!"

Hundreds of teenagers emerged from the corners , drawing closer. I recognized all of them as students from Bolton and Cotillion.

What if…

I desperately looked around for the only three faces that would bring me comfort. But my pack was nowhere to be seen. I looked at the girls wearing their fancy clothes and boys in suits or sports uniforms. I felt horribly out of place in my tank to shorts and messy pony tail. Oh well, nothing new I guess.

Whitney clasped my shoulder and pulled me close. She reeked of rose perfume. "This young woman reformed a great miracle for you! Ya'll outta thank her!"

For once all the Debutants looked at me in amazement as if I was Wonder Woman or something. They turned to me with attentive looks waiting to hear said miracle.

"I uh... don't know if I would exactly call it a miracle. More like a freak of nature. This spinning water tornado swept me up into the sky and happened to drop me off here. Nothing more than that." I had no idea how else to put it. I was still in denial myself of what had happened.

"Is that really true?" someone in the crowd shouted.

"Of course it is! I saw the house fall!" argued another.

"I saw it too it was awesome! She totally owned that chick!"

I looked around from my place on the gazebo. A hundred Debutante spread out, all talking about me. I was used to it back in Charleston. Not this kind of attention though, with looks of admiration and kindness instead of cruel judgment. I almost smiled.

A teen from the crowd ambled up with a green suit with tails and bowed. "As resident of the Cotillion City, in the shining city of LIRI…on behalf of every citizen, I personally welcome you here and thank you for vanquishing Ashley."

Before I could utter a thank you, another voice interrupted.

"You are so full of crap Kenny! How do we know she's even dead? A house couldn't have killed the witch that easily."

That voice belonged to Charles Dunkin, Bolton's student counsel vice president back at home. He was literally the most opinionated person I knew. He was such a pain in the ass on debates. Gee thanks for stealing my thunder, ass.

"Don't get your panties in a twist, gentlemen. I'll do the dirty deed and check if the crazy broad is dead." This new voice belonged to Thomas Richard, a senior. A nurse's aide back at Bolton.

He shortly returned from my house after checking the remains of Ashley

"Well?"

Thomas cleared his throat, "Let it be known throughout the land…the wicked bitch is dead!"

The crowd rose up in cheers, pumping their fists, hooting and hollering like it was a football game. Whitney shot him a dirty look.

"Ahem, excuse me… the wicked witch is dead!"

Whitney seemed pleased with that and so was everyone else. They broke out into celebration. People came up to me shaking my hands, patting me on the back, and even giving me hugs and pecks on the cheek. They led me out to the down from the gazebo and fanned out in front of me. The crowd parted and three girls came up with their frilly purple tutus and handed me a bouquet of flowers. I recognized them as girls from Bolton's dance team. Maybe the kids at Bolton weren't so bad after all. Then again these weren't the real students. Just people from an alternate world, teasing me with familiar faces.

I was yanked from my deep thoughts by another group approaching me. They were all wearing lacrosse uniforms. None other than Jason Taylor led the way.

"Tory Brennan we would once again like to thank you for setting us free. We are forever in your debt." He crooked a smile and handed me a rose.

Okay I admit it, I think I blushed.

All the citizens of Cotillion Land broke off into their little groups and joined the festivities going on around the square. I decided to stick by the gazebo with Cooper watching everyone celebrate my house's choice of parking spot. My eyes were idly focused on the ground as I traced random patterns with my finger on the stone steps. All of this was nice and all but how was I gonna get out of here? Certainly not the way I came. But how?

A shadow passed over me. I glanced up and saw Jason's smiling face above me.

"Mind if I join you?" his voice was calm and carefree as usual.

"Sure." It was nice to have a friend here even if it wasn't really him.

Jason took a seat next to me on the gazebo steps and stretched out his arms.

"So… now that you have so bravely slain the wicked witch ,what are you going to do now?"

I sighed, "Try to find my way back home, I guess."

"I hear you're from a long ways away. Is there any way I can help?"

I shook my head, smiling "No, unless you can conjure up a tornado that can fly me back to Morris. I highly doubt this but thanks for the offer anyway."

"Oh," his eyes wandered to the ground then they widened with realization "Wait! I know! You can see the-

Before he could finish, a great puff of orange fire and smoke shot out from the ground. Debutantes screamed and ran for cover. When I looked over, Jason was nowhere to be seen. I scrambled to my feet and started to run. Before I could get very far the smoke cleared, revealing a very angry witch and I was frozen in my place. Standing in the center of the courtyard, was Madison. She played the role of the witch like she was born for it. She wore a form fitting obsidian dress and sported hair of the same color. It was all topped off with a broom and witches' hat. And even with the green skin, she still looked gorgeous. She scowled and marched right up to me.

"Who did this!?" she roared. "Who killed Ashley? Was it you!?" She pointed her broom at me like she was about ready to stab me with it.

Whitney appeared behind me, yet somehow I didn't feel any safer. "That's Madison the Wicked Witch of the West, Ashley's sister." She whispered to me. "She was worse than she ever was."

"Yeah thanks Whit, I think I picked that up." I hissed back.

Whitney raised her voice a bit, addressing the witch "I'll have you know that this young girl here, Tory Brennan, defeated your horrible sister!"

I started at Whitney in shock. I was dead. I was so dead.

"I didn't mean to kill your sister it was an accident!" I babbled out lamely. I knew that wasn't going to de-piss off the Queen of the Tripod.

"Well you're not the only one who can cause accidents , Miss Tor. I would watch your back if I were you!"

I shivered a bit but Whitney waltzed in front of me brushing me by with her enormous pink dress.

"Aren't you forgetting something, my dear?"

The witch's eyes widened "The shoes…"

She wandered over to my townhouse, forgetting us, and examined what was left of Ashley's body. Two pairs of fancy high heeled shoes rested on her feet. Before Madison could grab them, they coiled up and disappeared under the house.

"They're gone! What happened to them!? I swear Whitney give those back to me right now or-

"It's too late!" Whitney pointed her sparkly wand at my feet "They will stay right here on Tory's precious little feet!" she declared.

I looked down and there they were, two ruby red shoes glistening in the morning light.

"Are you sure about that decision? That's a lot of power to give such a child. Give 'em to me, I'm the only one who knows how to use them."

"It's not ladylike to tell lies. Now be gone! Or you might end up with the same tragic fate as your sister."

Madison looked up, suddenly nervous. To her luck, nary a town houses was in the sky now.

"Fine then." Madison whipped around at me, "And as for you my brave little heroine…" She mocked. "You've made a very powerful enemy in these lands. Don't go thinking you're safe even here. I'll get you my pretty and your little wolfdog too!" Smoke and fire rose from the ground, engulfing her in flames. When the smoke cleared again, she was gone.

"She's gone Debutants! You may come out, now." Whitney sung.

I was not nearly as calm as her. Panic ran through me like poison. "What am I going to do!? I'm stuck here and I'm miles away from home. I've got no way to get back and to top it all off I have a witch pissed off at me!"

Jason stepped forward from his hiding place, sounding slightly out of breath "That's what I was trying to say before. You should go see the wizard."

A heavy silence swept over the crowd and they all bowed their heads in respect.

"Okay, well where do I find this wizard? And how is this guy going to help me?"

"The Wizard of LIRI. He is the ruler of this great land. He lives in the Steel and Glass City. The wizard is a very powerful man and can do many things. However... I can't guarantee he'll accept your wish but he's the best chance you have sweetie." Whitney explained training her baby blues on me.

"Alright… then I'll go! But...what happens if I run into the Madison?"

"The journey to the Steel and Glass City is a long and treacherous one. The wicked witch is not the only obstacle you will face."

"I don't care, I'm willing to face those challenges. I just wanna get home." The burning feeling of hot determination pulsed through my body. I was dead set.

"All you have to do this follow the yellow brick road and you shall find your way." Whitney started stepping back as if to leave. For once I almost wanted her to stay. I was so confused and still had so many questions.

"Whitney, wait-

"Just follow the yellow brick road…" With that she turned into a bubble and floated away.

I just stood there, looking up at the vanishing bubble.

"Well" I said, "That escalated quickly." A couple of people chuckled behind me.

I decided right there that as nice as it was here, I was sick of LIRI and wanted to go home. I stood a little straighter and drew my shoulders back.

I strode wobbling slightly in the ruby slippers down the Yellow Brick Road to the border. Jason appeared beside me escorting me there. The whole crowd of Debutantes followed us down where Cotillion Land stopped. When I reached the very edge of the border the rest of the crowd hung back waving from afar. Jason however stayed.

"Are you sure you wanna do this Tory? It's going to be dangerous with Madison on your tail."

I sighed and looked out onto the green rolling hills, thinking of the journey that lay out before me.

"I have to. It's my only chance of getting home."

He gave a halfhearted nod. Then his voice dropped to a whisper "You could stay here you know you're always welcome here."

I gave him a pained stare and shook my head, "Thank you for your offer but I can't. My home is somewhere else… even if it is somewhere far away."

"Okay…I understand."

We stood there for a few seconds, nothing but silence came between us. Jason looked up from his shoes and trained his eyes on me. He started leaning forward and for a second I thought he was going to kiss me. I didn't know what I would do if that happened. Fortunately it didn't and he just went for a quick hug. I accepted and he patted my shoulder after he broke apart.

"Good luck Tory Brennan."

"Thank you."

Then he slowly backed away and joined his other Debutantes in the courtyard leaving me alone with my wolf dog and thoughts. Well here goes nothing…I took a long heavy deep breath and crossed the border. I was ready to face whatever LIRI had to throw at me.

"Bring it on."
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