You guys are absolutely killing me. Thanks for the reviews and for the love you're all giving me, and I'm inredibly humbled by it all. I'm writing this for you guys, and I really do hope you're loving reading it as much as I am writing it. Loving the Rachel Weisz love here guys. I'm so glad there are other's who appreciate her talents as an actress!. Here's a few responses for ya'll.

Sakura Lisel - I'm glad another agrees with me. That's one of the primary reasons I started doing this story; she was dubbed cruel and evil for what she had done when really the only person she had killed was the King. She never wanted to kill the people, just scare them into submission where-as Theodora wanted blood. Hope this chapter appeases you my friend!.

Jarjaxle - Glad you like it! Yep; I believe that she deserves as much as a chance as Theodora did. Enjoy!

MeGustaLeer - Yes. I found her increidbly interesting so decided to delve into her more and really give her a story!. Enjoy the chapter!

JarethLoki - Thanks for the kind words. I know she was my favourite too, by a country mile! Also I'm glad you like her too, she's more of a moral compass in this story more than anything; and who better to tap into Evanora's human emotions that another human being. Enjoy!

BehindTheMask4319068 - Aww Thank you so much!. Exactly; we never learnt why she killed the King or was the way she had become. There was no history there, only that she wanted the Kingdom. So that's why I found the space for this story, to try and clear up a few things and give her some real depth. She seemed like she'd been repressed in so many aspects that it had made her so cold. Plus Theodora basically hinted that Witches weren't exactly the most popular of people in Oz. Thanks for the review once again and do keep giving your views. Hope you like this one!.

SkullGaudess - Aww thank you. I'm glad you like it and I love you too for reviewing!. I noticed that there aren't many fics on here about her either, which frankly baffles me because as you said she was such a complex and already layered character compared to the others. And she's a character you can really sink your teeth into and make something bigger and better with. And hey everyone deserves a chance to be redeemed some way or another. Thanks for the very kind review and I really do hope you like this story, your support is incredibly appreciated. Enjoy lovely!

So... Without further ado... An extra long one is here for you all to sink your teeth into. Enjoy!.

Leahmora strolled around her chambers, leather shoes clicking noisily. Grabbing her cloak she slipped it around the back of her shoulders, tying it securely over one shoulder. She had a rough estimation of where Theodora was about now and even though she was capable of taking care of herself, and was in the company of the Wizard she still wanted the reassurance of her little sisters safety.

Looking at herself in the mirror she made sure she had the correct attire on. Grey- almost metallic silver breeches with a crisp white fitted shirt tucked into the trousers which hugged her in all the right places. Her long dark hair was in light waves and fell down past breasts almost reaching her navel. She had a light covering of powder to make herself more presentable.

Reorganizing her silver and blue cloak once again she spun around and pushed open the large window taking in the beautiful day that it was. The sun was bright, the air was crisp and fresh and she sucked a lungful of air. She'd already organized for a carriage to collect her sister and the Wizard from just outside of the City gates. Climbing up onto the sill she quickly stepped off the other edge and allowed herself to plummet downwards, the green from the palace and glinting in her eyes. Finally her descent stopped and she began to fly upwards this time at a steady pace.

She loved days like this. Just flying through the air, on a beautiful day. She felt free and at one with everything around her and soaked up the energy it gave her. Usually it would give her a peaceful feeling but she couldn't shake her worries. Not now. She was still sure something else was going on with Evanora. She hadn't seen the woman like this ever. So shifty and quiet, like she was hiding something dark. And she could feel it. She could feel the cold darkness that seemed to resonate off of her constantly these days.

She floated along trying to rid herself of her worries. But when it came to her sister she couldn't do it. When it came to either of them. They were all she had left and they had always looked after each other in some form. And that's why her mind was doing a thousand thoughts a second, something big was happening, happening to them and she could feel it right to her very core.

She'd been flying now for at least half an hour, following the yellow brick road and scanning it for her sister and finally it seemed as if she had found her. There walking down the yellow brick road were two figures strolling along lazily. She descended towards the ground, her shadow getting larger and larger. "Sister!" Theodora's loud happy cry filled her ears as she neared and she hurried forwards to greet her as she landed.

Gracefully she landed, bending her knees slightly to soften the jerk of her knee. As soon as she stood up straight the felt a pair of arms around her, cheering excitedly. She laughed lightly; the girls enthusiasm overwhelming her and gave her a brief hug back. "Leah I have someone you should meet" She said pulling back from her sister and grabbing a hold of her companions hand tugging him towards her older sibling. "This is Oscar Diggs, or Oz; he prefers Oz." She smiled proudly her hand still in his.

Even though she had seen him through the looking glass, she couldn't appreciate how handsome he was until she saw him now. He smiled broadly at her; eyes alight with a lust she had seen many people give her and her sisters. He pulled his hand from Theodora and Leah could see the flash of hurt that washed across her sister's face at the action. "A pleasure to meet a beauty such as yourself" He said voice filled with charm as he kissed the back of her hand gently. She could instantly feel his constant lusting; so he was a sucker for a pretty face. Her eyes went to Theodora who was moving from foot to foot, getting agitated at the amount of attention he seemed to be giving her and so pulled her hand away from the man who's eyes were wandering far too much for their own good. "I don't know your name?" He questioned looking at her and she gave him a courteous smile. "I'm Leahmora the brave, Theo's older sister" She said making sure to be polite.

She wasn't getting good vibes from off of him. He seemed selfish, bitter, self-absorbed and quite the liar… But there was something else there. Like a small golden thread which oozed goodness; it was just waiting to get plucked out of him. It was too early to tell yet, and she'd allow Evanora to have her say first before coming to any conclusions. But from her preliminary assessment he at least deserved a chance.

"It's an honour to meet you Wizard" She said taking a leaf out of her sister's book and just playing along for now. His face lit up once more; the comment obviously going to his head and she just rolled her eyes. Typical males.

"Likewise" He smirked not looking from the girl. Again she could literally feel her siblings discomfort and stepped away from the man and slung a lazy arm around her sister, the action instantly reassuring the tense girl. "Evanora is waiting for our return, a carriage will pick you up just outside of the City gates. So I've come to escort you down there. This place is dangerous these days" Leah spoke up and Theodora nodded in agreement.

"We've already had a run in with Glinda's baboons" Theodora grumbled lightly but her face lit up once again as she continued. "But Oz scared them away with some of his magic, it was amazing" She crooned her hand grasping at his arm and linking it with his.

Leah raised an eyebrow at the action and could feel the discomfort coming of the Wizard in waves. Interesting. "So you are a Wizard then?" She questioned looking at the man who gave a flirty smile towards her.

"I think I'm your man. Those things shouldn't bother us again" He spoke up almost arrogantly; straightening his back making himself look bigger than before. She just nodded her head and continued alongside of them but it was only when the faint dragging sound behind her reached her ears did she notice a small monkey with some wings trailing behind them, dragging a case which looked far too heavy for the poor creature.

She fell back and stopped in front of the animal a smile gracing her face. "Here, allow me" She said taking the bag from him and lifting it into her own hands. He smiled at her and bowed before attempting to take the bag back from her.

"It's fine, I don't mind carrying it. You shouldn't have to, it's my job" He said bashfully but she clicked her tongue and shook her head at him.

"It's fine I assure you. You look tired anyway, I promise to give it back to you soon; just take the respite" She said kindly but firmly showing that there was no room left for argument. He nodded in embarrassment before plodding onwards, relieved at no longer having the weight to heave around with him.

"So are you the one who chased this witch out of the City and is protecting the throne?" Oz asked not even sparing a look at Theodora who looked tense and uncomfortable.

She'd always been in the shadows of her sisters. In the shadow of Glinda's beauty, in the shadow of Leahmora's strength and in the shadow of Evanora's intelligence. Finally someone had taken an interest in her; and once again it was stolen, unintentionally by her sibling.

"No" She said shaking her head back and forth. "That's our eldest sister, Evanora. She chased her out of the Emerald City, I helped but she did the majority of it" Leahmora answered honestly as she remembered that fateful day. When it all came to light. Glinda's treachery. When Evanora unmasked the blonde, who pleaded her innocence. The fight that had broken out amongst the three which ended with herself on the receiving end of a stinging spell by Glinda and Evanora launching herself through the halls of the castle; pursuing her relentlessly.

"And you're all witches?" He continued to ask wanting to know more about what exactly he was getting himself into.

"Yes we are, I'm sure Theo has told you what happened?" She replied trying to figure the man out early. He was inquisitive.

He nodded. "That your father; the king was murdered, by another of your sisters?" He said hoping that's what she was referring to. He breathed in relief when she nodded, confirming Theodora's words.

"You've done well sister" Leah smiled and squeezed the younger girl once again. She could see that she was clearly intimidated by her right now, and she'd formed some kind of bond, some kind of attraction with Oz and felt that she was intruding. She needed to show her that she wasn't a threat and had no intention of falling for the man's obvious charms.

Tugging her back slightly she allowed the monkey and Oz to walk ahead giving them a small amount of space to speak quietly. "I see you and Oscar are getting on well?" She asked softly holding her sisters arm in her own. The girls face lit up and a radiant smile came to her lips.

"Oh 'Mora he's brilliant. He's clever and he can do all this amazing stuff. He saved us from the monkeys, he rescued Finley here" She said pointing to the bellhop dressed monkey who strolled beside the supposed Wizard. "And we danced around a fire, and then he kissed me and made me feel things I've never felt before… And I'm going to be his Queen" She was practically bursting at the seams and Leahmora blanched at her words. She could see the girl was attracted to the man, but she had fallen for him hook, line and sinker. And she'd gotten it in her head that she would be his Queen.

She couldn't believe that Theodora actually believed that. She wished she could tell her that it's a lie, that's she's just a bit of a fleeting fancy in his eyes; that was obvious by the eyes he had been giving her since they had arrived. And she couldn't help but pity the pretty youngster; who's innocence had completely clouded her judgement on what was happening right in front of her, and Leahmora didn't have the heart to tell her that it was all an illusion, that nothing would come to fruition of her infatuation with the foreign man.

"Really?. You're taken with him them?" She pressed again her arm still linked with her shorter sisters.

"I truly believe he's the great man we've been waiting for. The one who can succeed father, and make Oz brilliant once again" Theodora spoke conviction lacing her voice. She'd already put her undying faith in the man who had yet to prove himself, and that was her first mistake.

"So you don't believe Evanora can do the same?" Leah asked honestly trying to piece together where her sister's head was at.

"I'm not saying that. I love Evanora with all my heart and she's done a brilliant job protecting the throne and the City since father died… But we need something more. We need the Wizard, Father's prophecies have always come true and Oz is in a very dark place at the moment. We need him to drag us out of it" Theodora replied looking at her sister trying to read her expression but as usual that impassive mask was on, not giving away anything.

"I can see what you're saying Theo… But don't put all your eggs in one basket just yet. He still has a lot to do if he's to convince Evanora and myself that he is the one" Leahmora warned her trying to give her a slight reality check but the words seemed to just fly over her head.

"He is the great wizard we've been waiting for. He has to be…" She trailed off as her thoughts lingered on the man just ahead of her. She just knew he was, he'd be the King and she would be his Queen and they could bring peace to the land of Oz. Finally some peace.

Leah just nodded not knowing what to say back to her. She seemed to have her heart set on Oz being the one to solve all their problems. And again she didn't have the courage to tell her sister how naïve she was being, she couldn't stand there and break her heart. She just couldn't. Theodora would just have to learn herself.

The two fell into a silence after that and Theodora left her side and walked alongside Oscar once again, her arm grabbing a hold of his a little too tightly. Leahmora just shook her head and adjusted her flowing cape once more; ignoring the looks Oscar was giving her as he tried to make conversation only for the younger witch to answer the questions directed at her sister.

And that's how they continued the three walking along the yellow brick road. But that peaceful stroll was cut short as a sharp and piercing cry echoed out around them. The sound was all too common for the two witches who instantly ushered the Wizard to shelter beneath one of the trees, little Finley jumping onto the man's back in fright.

"They're persistent things I'll give them that" Leahmora growled as she flexed her hand out by her side ready to strike out if possible. Their cries were getting louder and louder and Leah stepped out from beneath the tree Theodora about to do the same but her sister's firm hand pushing her back beneath the large tree stopped her movements.

"What are you doing?" Theodora growled at her sister; eyes flashing in anger. She wanted to prove to Oz that she was the Queen for him. That she could wield power and was just as strong as her sisters. As strong as Glinda.

"You're powers only work well enough when they correspond with your emotions. When you're upset or worked up and you're neither right now. Therefore you'll only hamper my efforts to scare them off" She spoke firmly watching as the creatures figures in the air got closer to them. She hadn't meant to sound so harsh, but the general and need to protect her family over took anything else she had to say.

Her sister huffed in annoyance as her anger began to build. How dare she tell me that? The girl seethed inwardly and Leah could feel the anger radiating off of her sister, something she had almost never felt come from the girl in her life. "If they go near him, shout to me" She said pointing to Oscar and Theodora stepped in front of him beneath the tree, acting as a barrier.

Leahmora allowed the first sparks of blue lightning dance between her fingertips, rolling it around effortlessly. She was so focused on the three that were flying towards her that she failed to notice the stray one which was coming behind her. "Look out!" Finley yelled being the first to notice. She turned just in time to throw out her hand and shoot the blinding blue beam straight into the first monkey. He barrelled past her, screaming in pain and thudded to the ground in a large heap.

Spinning on her heels she jumped into the air gliding up into the sky and bracing herself for the other three. With a loud screech the three broke apart and dived downwards toward the tree where Oz was hiding. Throwing her hand out the blue lightning caught one of the monkey's causing him too to fall out of the air. She flew towards them and one was just about to fly straight into Theodora and Oz when it bounced off an invisible barrier loudly; another pained screech filling her ears. Taking a quick look she could see Theodora's hand outstretched and sent her a proud smile at her efforts. The force of the monkey hitting the barrier though seemed to shatter it completely and she knew it would take Theodora another few minutes to gain the strength to muster it. She had to say she was impressed by her sister's feat, being as inexperienced with magic as she was.

The final one though was much more agile and continuously avoided her shots. She growled in frustration as the thing flew up into air ready to launch another attack on the Wizard and his companions. She watched as he began his descent barrelling towards them and this time there was nothing to stop him from tearing the two to pieces. Flying at full speed she covered the ground she had lost and intercepted him only metres from their position. Her body slammed into the creatures and her momentum sent the two veering diagonally to the ground.

She bit her lip to hide the cry of pain as it's claws dug into the flesh of her shoulder and waist, ripping the tender skin angrily. Sucking in all of the energy she had she forced out the lightning from her hands straight into the creature. As soon as the current ran through him, the thing went completely limp and the two fell out of the air hitting the yellow brick road with a noisy crash. She could hear the loud cry of her sister and noisy footsteps as she pushed herself painfully up onto her knees.

"Sister are you alright?" Theodora shouted worriedly running over to her at a breakneck speed. Leah shook her head, clearing the haziness from her mind as she slowly got up to her feet, hand gripping the wound on her waist tightly.

"Are you okay? You're not hurt badly are you?" Oscar asked and for the first time since he had arrived in Oz he had said something he had meant.

"I'm okay, just need to catch my breath that's all" She reassured rolling her shoulder around to ease the throb. Touching the wound on her waist she winced lightly. It seemed to be the one that hurt her more than anything. Pulling her hand back from her waist she could feel the hot liquid on the tips of her forefingers.

"Let me see!" Theodora demanded and pushed her hands out of the way allowing her to inspect the wounds. The scratch on her shoulder was only small and was only bruising due to the impact with the ground. Leahmora rolled up the hem of her white shirt which had blood smearing across it and there on the pale skin of her stomach was a nasty deep looking cut which blood oozed out of freely. Theodora's fingers brushed across it and Leah swatted the girls hand away and dropped her shirt back down.

"I'm fine 'Dora. It's just a scratch, I've suffered much worse cuts than that before" She said with a slight smile trying to reassure the girl that she was truly okay. Sure the wound stung a bit but she knew it was nothing serious and would heal in a few days.

"That was amazing. You're amazing. Where did you learn to do that?" Oz asked in wonder. Things here were just getting weirder and weirder. He couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude towards the two women, who with only knowing him for a short period of time, put themselves on the line to protect him. More than anyone had ever done.

"I'm a witch. It's what witches do" She said rolling her eyes and scoffing at his words. Straightening her cloak out once again, which thankfully had avoided getting any blood on it and was good to cover her bloodstained top she began to walk forward the others just watching her. "Well come on. We're not far from the City now!" She said and obediently they all followed her, two of the three feeling far more safer now.

"Thank you!" Oz called out to her and she turned to look at him, giving a small smile and a nod.

"I was under strict orders from Evanora to make sure you got to the City safely" She laughed lightly and Theodora joined her in it, knowing what her sister was like. "You'll understand why I didn't disobey her when you meet her!". And so finally the foursome continued on undisturbed. Finally there on the horizon Oz finally got his first true glimpse of the wonder that was the Emerald City.

Evanora watched the scene play out through the ball, teeth gritted in anger and nervousness. She'd given the monkey's strict orders that no harm was to come to either of her sisters, yet one of them had decided to claw at Leahmora. She was thankful to see that she seemed rather unscathed with only some minor cuts.

Knowing that her sister was fine though was soon replaced with a burning rage at her. She should have known that she'd take on the monkey's, as she had done so on many occasions. She should have known that she'd take her advice on getting them to the city safely, doing whatever it takes fulfil her orders simply due to her loyalty to her. She was a double edged sword her sister, and she was getting closer and closer to her neck with every attempt.

Rubbing her head wearily she looked away from the ball unable to look anymore. She knew that when all was revealed it could go either way. She'd either stand by her due to her intense loyalty or she wouldn't be able to deal with the betrayal. And she had an inkling which option she would take. The thought sent a sharp pain in her black heart.

If she was to oppose her she was sure that she wouldn't be able to strike her down, as she would have to do with Glinda. Their relationship was so different to that of others. With a pained sigh she stood up and looked out of her window. The longer she kept this campaign up, the harder it was getting. The more people and towns she destroyed the more that it seemed to seem so pointless. A vendetta born out of rage and hurt. Deep down she knew it wouldn't end well, for anyone. But it was buried so deep that she couldn't access it, couldn't veer off of this course of self destruction.

Grabbing a nearby vase she threw it at the green walls of her room a loud and angry roar leaving her mouth, the glass shattering into tiny fragments which scattered along the ground clumsily. Everything was going wrong. It should have been easier, simpler. She should have just been given the throne, then she would have brought peace to Oz, she wouldn't have had to wage this chaos upon the people she'd always protected since she was a young girl. But no… She wasn't deemed worthy… All because she was a female witch.

Her outburst of aggression had drained her, she hadn't shown that much emotion for such a long time that she felt her knees go weak with it all, as if everything she had done and was doing was pressing down on her shoulders. Why was she feeling this all of a sudden?. The guilt and the hurt, it had come from nowhere. But the urge to be Queen was too strong and out-weighed those feelings, ousting them from her mind once again.

Berating herself for her lack of self control she brushed herself off and placed on her steely façade. No, those emotions were irrelevant. She had to do this, there was no going back now and it didn't matter who stood in her way. And this time she ignored the slight tug of the foreign organ that was nestled in her chest.

The hours had passed and Evanora had yet to move from her chambers. In the time she had been sat there she had decided what her next move would be. She'd seen enough and gathered information on how to turn Theodora against this Oscar Diggs. She'd seen his wandering eye and her sister's admiration of him which turned Evanora's stomach; but it was those emotions that would push Theodora straight into her waiting and comforting arms.

There was no way that idiot was the Wizard. It was impossible. He was far from great, far from noble. But Theodora believed him to be, and whether he was or wasn't then he was the perfect catalyst to recruit her sister to her side. The loud sound of the ceremonial trumpets hit her ears.

They had arrived.

The foursome made their way up through the winding steps of the main tower. As much as she hated to admit it Leahmora was in more pain than she cared to let on. Her side throbbed angrily with every movement and the dried blood kept cracking and causing more blood to leave the wound. She was glad that her sister hadn't enquired anything more about the wound otherwise she would have a fit if she'd seen how nasty it had become. "So this is my Castle? This is where I'll rule from?" Oz said in wonder taking everything around him in. It was his. It was all his.

"If you are the true Wizard then yes" Leahmora said pessimistically sending him a quick glance. Theodora sent her a wide eyed look, as if yelling at her that she was wrong and to be quiet but the elder girl ignored it.

"Lucky my favourite colour is green" He quipped coyly as the continued their ascent. Eventually they made it up into the throne room and Oz was in complete awe as his eyes landed on the red and gold throne. His throne. He walked towards it, breezing past the two witches but stopped when the sound of doors opening above them hit his ears. Craning his neck upwards he could make out a tall, lithe silhouette making their way around to the stairs that circled the throne room.

"Sisters; I see you've arrived back" She said from the top of the stairs holding her dress up slightly to stop herself from tripping over the long train. Her eyes fell onto the man who was stood between them and cringed inwardly at the leering look he gave her. "Is this him? Is this the Wizard?" She asked forcing the hopefulness into her voice.

Finally she reached the bottom and approached; her movements filled with grace and elegance as she practically glided across the pristine marble flooring. "I believe I am. My name is Oscar Diggs, though I go by Oz" He smiled and grasped her hand in his, kissing the back of it flirtatiously. She blushed slightly and looked away from him, playing along with his advances. "And who may you fetching Lady be?" He purred towards her, hand still grasping hers.

Leah could feel the jealousy rippling off of her younger sister and shuddered at the intensity of it. Then she looked at Evanora who looked slightly flustered at the man's advances, surely she hadn't been roped in as well. Never in a million years would she fall for those type of charms. "You are too kind. I'm Evanora, I've been watching over your throne personally Great Wizard, and I am here to serve you" She spoke up and his eyes danced in excitement.

"Well I can't thank you enough" He smiled kissing her hand once again before walking past her towards the throne. "Can I?" He said looking at them. Theodora nodded eagerly whilst Evanora looked much more reluctant. Before anyone in the room could speak he sprawled across it, picking up the sceptre and swinging it around cockily.

Evanora watched him and forced the distaste off of her face, she couldn't show him her true feelings, otherwise it would have all been for nothing. He lounged back on the throne, swinging his legs up over the side and she wanted to strike him there and then. But no… That wasn't the plan and she would not stray off of it.

"Knuck!" Evanora bellowed loudly unable to look at the man who was rudely jumping over her throne. The tiny man entered, cane in his hand and bowed towards the three sisters. "Can you take Oscar here to his chambers, also I'll come to collect you shortly and take you on a tour of the palace" Evanora smiled charmingly and he stood to full height walking over to the woman.

"I look forward to it" He beamed before following the short man out of the throne room. The door shut behind them and instantly Evanora's face dropped to one of disbelief. Leah stood at the side of the room watching both of her sisters. Oh she knew what was coming.

"Isn't he wonderful!" Theodora grinned happily hands clasped in front of her. "Didn't I say he would come!".

Evanora rounded on her sister her face masked with shock horror. "You dare escort that… that oaf in here. And allow him to climb on the hallowed throne" She said in complete disbelief of her sister's antics.

"She does have a point there Theodora" Leah interjected as she leaned back against the green wall, one hand still gingerly touching her side. She was used to being a mediator between the two when things got rough.

Theodora sent her a harsh glance and completely ignored her comment and began to walk towards Evanora. "And why not? He is the Wizard" Theodora pleaded and Evanora just scoffed and placed her hands on her hips looking away from her sister.

"The Wizard" She spoke sarcastically and looked back towards the younger girl. "Or so he says… Did it not occur to you that he may be an imposter, in league with the wicked witch and sent here to kill us" She groaned getting completely immersed in the act.

"The wicked witch. Don't be ridiculous Evanora" Theodora begged. Everything her sister did concerned Glinda these days and she was worried by how much it was taking over her sisters thoughts.

"Oh I'm not the one underestimating her cleverness" She growled turning on her heel and walking away from Theodora who looked exasperated. Both sent a look at the middle sister who stayed quiet, not willing to input just yet until something relevant came up. Evanora came to a stop and a low sigh escaped her lips before she turned back around to look at the girl clad in red. "Or maybe it's you I'm underestimating…" She said her tone strained as shock overcame her once more. "Have you finally joined her side sister?". Theodora looked at her, eyes wide and filled with horror at the insinuation.

"That is too far Evanora, how could you think she could ever betray us like that!" Leah said stepping forward, keeping her voice natural as to not seem as if she was berating only one. She could understand why maybe there was some suspicion there, information was being leaked to Glinda; by someone from the palace. But there was no way it was Theodora and she shouldn't have said such a thing to the sensitive young girl.

Theodora sent her a grateful smile before approaching her sister. "I am on no one's side, I simply want peace that's all I want. The Wizard can do that, he's a good man" She pleaded and Evanora couldn't believe how much the girl truly believed that.

"What do you know about goodness?" Evanora spoke her voice firm. Leah felt the atmosphere turn all of a sudden and a steaming rage began to exude from the youngest of the trio. "Deep down you are wicked" Evanora smirked trying to evoke what she knew was in her sister, she just needed a small push to get it out of her.

Theodora's beautiful face turned dark and her hand came up, clenched and shaking. "I AM NOT WICKED!" She yelled in her sister's face and threw her hand out. As she did a red fireball burst from her palm and flew across the throne room, exploding the marble vase which adorned one side of it. Leahmora jumped slightly at the sound and had to step back to avoid the shattering marble. She looked at Evanora who didn't seem at all worried about the outburst. Theodora seemed surprised at her own actions as she stared at her hand.

"That temper really is wasted on you isn't it?" She taunted coolly and with her words Theodora stamped her foot and stormed out of the room leaving only the eldest two to comprehend exactly what had happened.

"Was there any need to provoke her like that?" Leahmora sighed walking over to Evanora who was stood there, hands still on her hips.

"It isn't my fault that she's too mesmerized by this man to see any kind of reason" Evanora replied simply heading towards the stairs, back towards her chambers.

"She can't help it. She's still young sister, she still has a lot to learn" Leah spoke up and Evanora stopped to look at her.

"I understand that 'Mora. Honestly I do, but for all we know he could be anyone. And I am not willing to risk that throne falling into the wrong hands… Not after I've done so much to protect it" She replied not talking only to her sister but also to herself.

"I know what you're saying. But please have a little more patience with her will you?" Leahmora asked her voice softening. There had been enough confrontation for one day, and all she wanted to do now was rest and get cleaned up.

Evanora nodded and was about to take off once again when her eyes caught sight of her sisters hand which was tinged with red. "What's that?" She said pointing towards it and Leah slipped her hand back beneath the cloak.

"Oh it's nothing, don't worry" She smiled falsely but Evanora stormed over to her quickly. In one quick movement her cloak was thrown out of the way and her sister's gasp echoed in her ears.

"Don't lie to me. That doesn't look like nothing" She spoke up inspecting the left hand side of the white shirt which was covered in blood. She thought her monkey's hadn't done that much damage and anger swelled in the pit of her stomach. She'd have to teach them a lesson.

"It's fine. It just stings a bit that all, I'll put some ointment on it and it'll be healed in no time" She reassured but Evanora had a dark look across her features as she prodded at the wound slowly.

"What happened?" She asked her; even though she knew full well what had gone down her sister didn't know that.

"Glinda's nasty little henchman attacked us. I managed to subdue most of them but one of the things was incredibly persistent. He was going to take out Theo and Oz, so I caught him mid air and got into a bit of a scrape with him" She shrugged and Evanora grabbed a hold of her sisters arms and led her up the stairs to her chambers and Leah was too tired to refuse her.

"Your recklessness is going to get you killed one day, you do realise that don't you?" Evanora said as she sat the girl down on the edge of her bed and went to fetch some water and a rag from the other room. "You need to start thinking before you act 'Mora, you're not immortal" She said loudly from the other room.

"I made a promise since I was young to protect these people. Their life has far more value than my own and you know I would do anything to help them. And it wasn't just anyone they were trying to attack earlier, it was Theodora and I was not going to stand by and let that happen!" She replied firmly watching as her older sister perched herself down next to her and lifted up the top gently.

"I know that, but you need to plan things out more. Surely there was an easier way to have stopped the creature. Instead of flying straight into it's path like an idiot" She scolded and dabbed at the wound slowly being careful not to hurt the girl.

"I'm not an idiot" She laughed lightly. "It was the first thing I could think of" She defended and Evanora just rolled her eyes at her.

"Enough said. If the first thing you think of when under attack is to use your actual body and not your abilities then there's something wrong up there" Evanora said lightly a small laugh following out her words as she tapped her sister's head.

"Well it worked didn't it?" She countered hiding the slight wince as a little too much pressure was applied to the cut accidentally.

"Yes it did. But you got lucky and could have gotten yourself killed!" Evanora scolded once more as she continued to clean up the angry gash.

"But I didn't did I?" Leahmora laughed lightly getting an agitated glare from her sister. She knew how much her decisions wound her up and she honestly didn't do it intentionally; it was just the way she was.

"You're running out of lives Leah, just please be more careful in the future" Evanora asked sincerely and Leahmora just nodded her head at her. She couldn't tell her vocally that she would, because she knew she wouldn't be. It wasn't in her nature to act rationally, not when it came to conflict.

A silence descended across them as the eldest continued to tend to her sister. Evanora's stomach was doing flips as she washed away the blood, blood that physically and mentally covered her hands. Guilt swam through her veins as she looked at the injuries that she had inflicted on the woman, unintentionally and unknowingly; but still due to her actions. She sent them after them all.

And even though she hardly felt a thing whilst poisoning her father, the pain she felt at the thought of causing her sister's death was almost unbearable. The thought of being the demise of Theo and Leah stabbed at her cold heart causing unexplainable emotions to course through her. It made her question everything she was doing once again.

Was that throne worth the only family she had left?. Was it worth losing everything for just one thing?. If Theodora took her side, it would be out of hurt for Oz not choosing her. But Leah wouldn't stand by her on this. As much as she knew her sister loved her, she also knew that she had a strong moral standing on this type of thing. She'd die to protect the people, which means she would have to die through fighting her. The thought sent a shudder through her, one which didn't go unnoticed by her raven haired companion though she didn't comment on it.

"Remember when you always had to do this when we were younger. It was always left to you to fix us up when any of us had a scrape" Leah questioned and the thought brought a small nostalgic smile to Evanora's face.

"How could I forget" She laughed lightly as she began to dress the now cleaned cut. "At least once a week I'd have to sort you all out". Her mind wandered back to those young care free days. When there was no inner feuding, no resentment towards their father. Just fun and laughter and happiness.

Happiness?. The one emotion she hadn't felt in years, it was so lost to her that she couldn't even remember what it was. Shaking her head she finished treating the wound and placed the bowl to one side.

"All done!" She spoke up and Leahmora got to her feet, her side instantly feeling better than it had a few minutes ago.

"Thank you Evanora" Leah said sweetly and squeezed her sisters shoulder affectionately. "Do you want me to join you on the tour of the palace?" She enquired and Evanora shook her head.

"No, you rest. It'll help that injury… I'm sure I can handle that man alone" She smiled and Leah nodded at her before strolling towards the door.

"Good luck" She smirked playfully at her before descending the stairs towards her own chambers.

Evanora didn't move from her spot at the bed as her mind wandered once again. She could feel all the emotions she had buried deep within her trying to force their way to the surface, trying to force her to really reconsider what she was doing. And it hurt. It hurt so much that she couldn't stop the primal scream from leaving her lungs.

She doubled over in frustration, hands gripping at the sheets of her huge bed. Her chest ached, her head hurt as the humanity that the apple had all but killed tried to surge itself around her.

No.

No.

No.

She couldn't let these emotions take a hold again. She knew what she had to do, damn the consequences. She couldn't let her father get his way. She was going to take that throne, rip it from that imbeciles slippery grasp. And as she thought of that throne it was as if a dam had broken inside of her, and extinguished those thoughts that were betraying her.

Standing up to full height, her face was cold and emotionless; showing nothing but impassiveness.

She would be Queen.

So another one down. This was a long one guys, but I hope it was worth it and you're still interested. I wanted to flesh Evanora out a bit more, to bring some humanity to her; to explore her past and her motives, to give her some redeeming qualities.

I honestly believe she was the most interesting character in the film, and hey everyone deserves a chance to be redeemed. Theodora was offered it so why shouldn't Evanora.

So I hope you're all enjoying reading this as much as I am writing it friends.

Until next time,

Gwen.