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Elphaba walked through the deserted streets of the Emerald City, shivering in her threadbare black dress. "Ok, now what? I can't just go around aksing people if they know my parents. Its just not going to work in a place the size of this city!
"Why in Oz did I not stop and steal Frex's cloak?" Elphaba wondered. "oh yeah, cuz he's a light sleeper and he would have caught me for sure!"
The hours dragged by and Elphaba still had no idea where to start on her quest for her parents. She had been walking for several hours when she decided to stop and curl up in the shelter of some trees in the park.
"I'll rest for just a few minutes, then get going again."
Several hours later, the teenager awoke to the bright sunlight shining on the pristine white snow all around her. She sat up and rubbed her eyes. As she got her bearings, a movement drew her attention. Looking down, she saw a small snow monkey limping his way towards her. On closer inspection, she saw his paw was bleeding.
It looked up at her sudden movement and started to draw away.
"Hey! It's ok! I won't hurt you." Moving slowly, Elphaba reached towards the little monkey and drew him against her chest. Reaching down to the skirt of her dress, she tore off a strip and wound it around the injured paw. The little monkey looked up at her and she could have sworn she saw it smile.
"HEY YOU!" A sudden shout startled Elphaba and she looked up to see the animal patrol people advancing on her.
"Give us that monkey! He's a nuisance and needs to be taken care of."
Elphaba looked up at the man in horror. Thinking quickly, she lied, "Please sir! He's my pet and I lost track of him. He didn't mean any harm! I promise I will look after him better!"
"Your pet huh? Well then, what's his name?"
Elphaba hesitated for a moment, thinking she was trapped, when suddenly an idea came to her.
"Chistery. His name is Chistery."
"All right then. I'll let it go, just this once. If I catch him causing any more problems, well you know the consequences."
Elphaba gulped and nodded, her stomach sinking in relief that she was able to help this monkey.
"All right Chistery, let's go. I am determined to find my parents, and you are now my companion." With that the two set off on their quest once again.
