Wicked II

Chapter 1

(In the glorious Emerald City, everyone is getting the whole city ready for a huge celebration: the Festival of Oz! All the Ozians are so excited for this holiday, especially Liir, Elphaba and Fiyero's 7-year-old son. He has black hair like his mother and blue eyes like his father. With him is Chistery, Elphaba's flying monkey, he's also excited.)

(Chistery Screeches Happily)

Liir: I know, Chistery, I'm excited for the festival, too. Come on!

(They explore the city as people are preparing decorations, food, and music for the festival. Everyone greets the boy and the monkey with a wave and a smile.)

Man 1: Afternoon, Liir!

Liir: Afternoon, sir.

Man 2: Good day to you, young man!

Liir: Good day to you too, sir.

Woman 1: Why, how are you, Liir?

Liir: I'm doing fine. Thank you.

(Trumpet fanfare)

Liir: Hurry, Chistery! It's starting! (Grabs the monkey's hand and follows the crowd.)

Announcer: Citizens of Oz! Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Festival of Oz parade!

(On Main Street, there is a parade coming down the street. There are jugglers, dancers, fire breathers, and big floats coming down the road. Everyone, including Liir and Chistery, clap their hands and joins the fun.)

Announcer: And now, presenting the two wonderful rulers of all of Oz! The Wonderful Witches: Glinda and Elphaba!

(In a big green float, the two witches sit on top, waving at the crowd with smiles on their faces.)

Announcer: And also presenting Fiyero, Captain of the Royal Guard!

Liir: There's Mom and Dad! And Aunt Glinda, too!

(Glinda Giggles)

Glinda: Why, thank you! Thank you! Thank you to all!

Elphaba: Do you see Liir anywhere?

Glinda: Oh, Elphie. You need to stop worrying so much about-

Elphaba: Oh, there he is.

(She sees him waving at them. She whistles for Chistery. He then picks up Liir and flies him over the crowd and onto the float next to Elphaba.)

Liir: Hi, Mom. Hi, Aunt Glinda.

Glinda: Oh, there's my favorite godchild.

Elphaba: I figured you wanted a front row seat of the parade.

Liir: Wow! This is amazing!

(Fiyero jumps onto the float with the others.)

Fiyero: Mind if I join you.

Liir: Hi, Dad. (Hugs him)

Fiyero: (Chuckles) There's my boy.

(Elphaba smiles at the sight.)

Fiyero: And of course, my "wonderful" wife. (Kisses her on the cheek)

Elphaba: Thank you, Captain.

Liir: Hey, Mom, can I seat with Dad in the front? Uh-Please?

Elphaba: Yes, you can. Just be careful.

(Fiyero takes Liir to the front of the float. Glinda smiles at the sight as well.)

Glinda: Aww. Isn't that the cutest thing you ever seen?

Elphaba: Yeah.

Glinda: He looks so like Fiyero.

Elphaba: He's the love of my life.

Glinda: Oh. I remember when he was just a baby and he was small and cute. Pretty soon, he'll be all grown up and-

Elphaba: I get it.

Glinda: Sorry. Oh, smile and wave.

(They continue to smile and wave to the crowd as the parade goes on. Finally, the parade is over and the two witches are at the palace in Glinda's room. Elphaba is sitting on the sofa reading a book, while her friend is trying on different dresses.)

Glinda: Elphie, which dress should I wear for the ball this weekend?

(Elphaba lowers her book and looks at the dresses)

Elphaba: You're asking me that?

Glinda: Oh, yeah, good point.

Elphaba: Well, if you want my honest opinion, I like that one. (Points to a blue dress)

Glinda: Okay, then I'll go with this one. (Grabs a white dress and goes to change.)

Elphaba: You know, you haven't change that much all these years. You're always going to be the same Galinda Upland from Shiz University.

Elphaba: Oh, thank you, Elphaba. And you're always going to be . . .you.

Elphaba: Thanks.

Glinda: By the way, where's Liir?

Elphaba: He's playing with Fiyero and Chistery.

Glinda: Oh, that's nice.

(Knock on the Door.)

Glinda: (Sings) Come in!

(The door is open to a servant with a big bouquet of flowers.)

Servant: Another delivery of flowers for Miss. Upland.

Glinda: Oh, just put them over there with the rest. (Points to a big pile of flowers.)

(The servant drops the flowers in the pile and tips his hat to Elphaba.)

Servant: Afternoon, Mrs. Tiggular. (Leaves)

(Glinda comes out with her dress on and goes over to the flowers. She picks a pink one and puts it in her blonde hair.)

Glinda: (Makes a pose) So, what do you think?

Elphaba: Beautiful as always. Um, Glinda, can I ask you something?

Glinda: Oh, sure, Elphie.

Elphaba: Don't you ever get tired of . . . being popular?

Glinda: Oh, I remember that!

(Sings)

Popular

I'll help you be Popular-

Elphaba: Yeah, popular. I get it. (Glinda stops singing) Glinda, what I'm trying to ask you is aren't you tired of being famous. Don't you want a break from all of it?

(Glinda is sitting at her make-up table, putting on her make-up.)

Glinda: Why would I do that?

Elphaba: Well, I was just wondering. Besides, we can't do it forever.

Glinda: Oh, Elphie, of course we can. We're the Wonderful Witches of Oz. (Giggles)

Elphaba: Yes, yes, I know that. But I was thinking that maybe one day I would like to . . . retire.

(Hearing that, Glinda accidently drew her lipstick off of her lips. She turned to the green witch with wide eyes.)

Glinda: Huh?

Elphaba: I want to just settle down, raise my family, have more kids-

Glinda: You're pregnant?

Elphaba: Oh sweet Oz! No! I'm not! My point is that I want to spend quality time with Liir. Be a good mother.

Glinda: But you let him in the parade today.

Elphaba: Yes, but I don't think that will be enough. Glinda, he's seven already and like you said he'll be all grown up.

(Glinda can see how serious her friend is. She takes her flower out of her hair and walks over to Elphaba.)

Glinda: Elphaba, I understand how important your son is. I was there since birth. But that doesn't mean you have to give up your duty. I mean, look. (Turns her to a mirror) You've come this far. Don't let your worries make you give up. (Puts flower in Elphaba's hair) Besides, I can't do this without you. Just think about it.

(Elphaba looks in Glinda's blue pleading eyes.)

Elphaba: (Sighs) All right. I'll think about it.

(They share a hug)

Elphaba: You'll always be my best friend no matter what.

Glinda: You will, too, Elphie.

(They part from their hug.)

Elphaba: Well, we better go home. It'll be dark soon.

Glinda: Oh, right, right. Of course.

Elphaba: I'll see you tomorrow then.

Glinda: Actually, I've just decided to give you the day off.

Elphaba: Oh, no, Glinda, really, you don't have to.

Glinda: I know, but-

Both: That's what makes me(you) so nice.

Elphaba: Thanks. Good night. (Leaves)

Glinda: Nighty night, Elphie!

(Once she's gone, Glinda puts her hand on her heart and realizes something.)

Glinda: Oh, wow, that does feel good. (Smiles) I should do this more often!