Hi! Yes, thine eyes do not deceive you, it is I! And yes, I do realize that it's been really long since my last update... But, in my defense, I was traveling. However, I did get back a week ago.

For those of you who don't know, I've started a new Wicked story. Fiyeraba, as always. It's called Beauty And The Beast, and it's based off of a show I adore called Ugly Betty. I'm planning another fic, but I'll be sure to finish at least one of them before I start.

Doglover645: Not answering that. Lol, jk.

WickedFrenchHorn: Correctamundo! Oh, and I haven't forgotten about the one-shot. I'm working on it, and I like how it's coming out! I'll inform you when I post it!

iamgoku: Maaaaaybe... UPDATE WFTA! Pweeeeeease? *puppy dog eyes*

Fae'sFlower: OMO, you changed your username! While I do love the new one, I kinda miss the old one... But I love the new one! Thanks! I'm glad you're letting me!

I love reading all your guesses about what's wrong with Olivia. Not answering any of them, but love reading them!

Disclaimer: While in Cuba, I met with the creators of wicked and held them hostage until they gave me the show. Not. (Please don't sue me!)

Having separated the fake diamonds from the real ones, the gang sat in the middle of their cabin. Cierrah held one of the fake ones in her hand, taking it's amazifyingness.

"They are so... Shiny!" The tall blonde squealed, her green eyes shining with delight.

"And precious. They're essential to the search for the heroes, and we're supposed to just hand them over to the Order?!" Sapphire queried.

"I don't care about the Order! I just want Elphaba safe and sound! Who knows what Morrible could be doing to her right now?!" Fiyero argued. She should be here. With me. He thought. Arietta sent a forlorn look at her brother. She knew how much he must be missing Elphaba.

"I just wish there was a way to give them the diamonds, but not give them the diamonds. Does that make any sense?" Nia asked, frowning. Arietta's eyes lit up.

"Maybe there is..." A smirk made it's way into her face, as she turned to the rest of the group.

"I have a plan."

Elphaba sat in the cold and empty room. She had been there for what? Five days? A week? She didn't know anymore. Her resistance to Morrible didn't do any of them any good, she already had what she needed. She'd probably die here. And still, with thoughts of death plaguing her mind, she could only think about him.

Fiyero Tiggular, Crown Prince Of The Vinkus.

It was useless, and she knew it. A guy like Fiyero could never love someone like her. Someone sarcastic, annoying... Green. Before she could stop them, droplets of tears trailed down her cheeks. She wiped them away on her shoulder, seeing as how her hands were tied behind her back.

A light blinded her for a moment, before she saw Morrible standing there, regal and tall.

"Hello, dearie. Good news, looks like you're going to see your friends again." She told her with mock enthusiasm. "Bad news? It'll be your last time seeing them and.. Well, anybody, really." Morrible let out a long cackle, tightening the gag around Elphaba and pulling her up by her long, raven hair.

"Tully!" She screeched. The man came into view, his eyes weary. "Yes, miss?"

"We're going to pick up something of extreme importance. Make sure her binds are tight." She tossed her over to Tully, who gave Morrible a sharp nod. The malevolent woman left the room, and Elphaba sent Tully a glare.

"I'm so sorry, Miss. Elphaba. I really hate doing her evil bidding. But I have a family. A wife, two kids. I-I'd do anything for them." Elphaba's glare didn't falter and Tully took a gulp. He knew that what he was about to do wasn't a good idea. Miss would surely punish him. But he had a conscience, he believed in the unnamed god. So sighing, he loosened Elphaba's binds. Not too much, but enough so that she could escape whenever she wanted to.

The green girl shot him a thankful look, a plan beginning to formulate inside her brain.

"Are you guys sure we should be doing this?" Rhydian asked, uncertainly. Arietta rolled her eyes, sighing.

"Yes, Rhyd. We are. Now stop being such a scaredy-cat and come on!" She responded.

"I'm not scared!" The twelve year old boy answered, defensively. Arietta quirked her eyebrow, giving him a look that plainly said: Yeah right.

"Ooh, Fifi! I'm so excited! This is my first real scheme!" Galinda squealed, resting her head on Fiyero's shoulder. The Prince looked over to her blonde curls and couldn't help but feel that raven tresses should be in their place.

Standing in an empty ballroom, Arietta suddenly began to get cold feet about their plan. She knew that Elphaba was important, but would Morrible really just hand her over? What if she found out what they did before they got Elphaba back? She might kill her!

Shaking away the uneasy thoughts, the brunette began to think optimistically. They'd get Elphaba back, the truck would work, they'd find the heroes, and everything would be over and done with!

"Oz, I sound like Cierrah." She muttered. Rhydian sent her an amused grin, but remained silent.

A cold chill entered through the room. Morrible appeared, holding Elphaba. A small and chubby man was seen behind her. Arietta took a deep breath. This was it.

No going back.

Oz, this is so freaking short! Sorry... At least it's something. So, any ideas as to what our darling heroine came up with?

Until next time!