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Chapter ten : battles of good and wicked

Evanora

It was early morning when she felt that little spark of goodness that could be none other than Glinda shaking her head she walked to her balcony there weren't enough clouds for her liking but after Glinda was gone she would fix that with a simple storm spell. Walking to the gazing room she looked into the orb only to find Glinda walking through the forest. Alone.

With her brows furrowed in confusion what was the good witch planning?

Looking back at the orb she realized just how close Glinda was taking flight she flew to the top of the gates of the emerald city she stood watching as the good witch stopped at the edge of the forest a single white line among the trees Evanora huffed.

I can't believe the nerve of that annoying little sliver of glass in my side the last good witch of Oz was standing alone at the forests edge with her eyes closed just taunting me. She thought rather irritated.

The sound of my sister on her new broom caught my attention looking over my shoulder I saw her slide off the broom while albatross leapt on top the statue her tail lashing back and forth she sat by Theodora's side.

A thick fog blanketed the field of poppies as soldiers rose from the ground in what little light there was to see them. Infuriating the elder witch spun around looking back to the towers she raised her hand summoning the flying monkeys. The giant doors opened and the monkeys poured out of their hiding place.

"Fly!"Evanora screeched

The apes filled the skies as they prepared to attack, diving down on to the poor little farmers tackling them to the ground tarring in to them. she smiled to her sister who was petting albatross's head while cackling as the onslaught occurred it wasn't till she saw the fog start to that the monkeys showed her the straw the soldiers were not soldiers at all they were decoys then she realized that the field that her apes were in was the deadly poppies one sniff and her apes would be out cold.

"retreat!" She cried

But it was too late they were already falling to the ground luckily Theodora was quick to think that they could still gain something from this mess.

"Albatross go find Glinda and bring her to us "

With one last brushing against Theodora the panther beast leapt away in to the field.

….…

Albatross

Following her bonded's orders was her only coherent thought as she raced through the trees completely avoiding the poppy field her past knowledge warned her of the flowers effects she kept running till she caught Glinda's scent taking a quick turn she weaved through the trees till she saw the retreating villagers spotting the one who had brought her bonded a feeling of loss and sadness she charged forward grabbing the witch's throat in her giant paw she smacked the witch's wand away.

"Albatross please let go please " Glinda rasped

A strange aching in her chest made the beast shake her head she looked back to Glinda her eyes softened her pale hand was so small when pressed against the great beasts face. The memories and thoughts from before the withering of her heart and loss of her humanity were coming back but the small tug of her bonded made the beast push them back growling albatross tightened her grip till Glinda was about to pass out.

"Albatross up here "called her bonded's sister

tossing Glinda into the air the elder witch sent a great deal of pain the good witch's way in the form of her green lightning only letting up when her monkeys caught the good witch flying her back to the city.

"Where is her wand?" called the elder witch

"Find her wand albatross, if it's not here then come back"

The elder witch left without another word sniffing the air for Glinda's scent she followed it around the tree only to find the trail led to the poppies not wanting to take a chance she raced back to the city to her bonded.

….

The whole population of the emerald city was in front of the palace with Glinda chained to two small posts landing on the plat form the people shied away from the great beast but she didn't care padding behind the prisoner that pain in her chest returned but at the sound of the crowds trying to reach the plat form caught her attention she looked around the winkies were having a hard time they were not giving her bonded's sister a chance to speak and that would not do.

Stepping forward she roared her sudden outburst silenced the people of the emerald city making them back away while the elder witch cleared her throat nodding her thanks.

" thank you albatross"

The beast huffed in response.

" people of the emerald city I am brining the wicked witch's reign to and end you should be rejoicing not trying to fight your savior's" called Evanora

" you're the wicked witch!"

" the wizard will end you!"

" we will not stand for this"

The crowd went into an uproar their cries of outrage rang out through the city square as they fought the winkies guards once more.

" see Evanora even the people of the emerald city know the truth you cannot win" Glinda's voice broke through the noise of the crowd. The elder witch sneered down at her as she slowly knelt down by the good witch.

" oh Glinda I am going to so enjoy destroy that light of yours until there is nothing but "

The elder witch paused gripping Glinda's face roughly

" nothing but my wickedness"

Rising to her feet she began to torture Glinda sending wave after wave of electricity her muffled cries met albatross's ears making her chest ache more but the sound of her bonded zooming through the city made her ears perk up.

" move!" she shouted

Dropping just above the people's heads forcing them to duck down or be struck by her feet. Landing gracefully on the platform she walked to Glinda's other side nodding to her sister she lightly stroked albatross's side the great beast lent in to her bonded's touch. The elder witch frowned blowing a loose hair out of her face.

" I can't seem to get through to her sister"

Her bonded knelt to Glinda reaching for her chin so she could look in to her eyes though her actions were far more gentle than that of the elder witch.

"Glinda why fight it? If you give in you can be with albatross and I we can all be together like before the wizard came so why fight it ?"

" because you are not the same your sister has corrupted you and I believe in the wizard he will save us" Glinda's voice was quiet but the defiance was there her bonded stood pointing her broom to the sky.

" well there is your wizard"

The crowd looked up seeing the hot air balloon flying off above the city ridding along the wind the crowd cried out even Glinda who only moments ago was ready to take whatever torture the elder witch handed out shoulders slumped in defeat. The wind blew past albatross it smelt metallic not like the wizard. She knew the wizards scent she had ingrained it in to her memory for if she ever had to hunt him and she knew for a fact he was not in that balloon.

Her bonded created a great fire ball launching it at the balloon the crowd parted as the contraption came crashing down in a heap of fabric and fire. The winkies were quick to surround the wreckage pushing the devastated people away from the flames. Seeing through the decoy albatross made her way to the wreckage maybe she could catch his scent and figure out where the fraud went sniffing about the wreckage she caught it. The scent of him was fresh catching sight of a familiar monkey she felt her old memories come back a single name.

Finley, the monkey that had pledged his life to the wizard .she was about to follow when she felt her bonded call out to her through the bond. Turning back to the platform the crowd parted making room for the fearsome creature.

" the wizard was not there"

" what do you mean he wasn't there? His remains were burned ?"

" no Theodora there were no remains and the scent of him was on a monkey but I did not see him"

" don't worry we will finish this soon"

Rejoining her bonded on the stage she stood behind the good witch the smell of salt filled her nose The good witch was crying while her bonded and the elder witch used the highest of their power to create a ball of fire and lightning feeling sorry for the lone good witch her chest was aching again. leaning forward she gave a last comfort rubbing her giant furry head against the witch's shoulder the witch turned to look over her shoulder a trail of tears on her pale face she smiled sadly at albatross.

" good bye my friend I only wish things could have ended differently "

The two witch's readied their attack though albatross felt her bonded's hesitation and sadness at the action she was about to take, suddenly all the torches exploded the all-around the city's center till the main fountain blew up. The smoke made her nose burn and her eyes water shaking her head she looked to the fountain as a great mushroom of smoke filled the space the wizards face took shape in it while all the people ran in fear.

"people of Oz do not fear me for I am the great wizard Oz , I have only been freed from my human shell and my powers are now beyond compare to those of the wicked sisters"

Both the wicked witches stepped away from the good witch while albatross leaned forward again rubbing her watery eyes into the good witches shoulder.

" don't worry albatross things will be much better now" the witch whispered

" you wicked sisters think you can defy me? No one defies the great and powerful wizard of Oz"

"I defy you!" cried Theodora launching a fire ball at the smoke the giant head disappeared albatross looked up watching the smoke fade seeing that it was actually coming from a carriage. tilting her head she stood the elder witch turned back to the prisoner not noticing the smoke was returning the giant head came back roaring in retaliation.

"winkies finish him!" called the elder witch

The winkies obediently charged throwing their spears only for the giant head to laugh at them before small comets flew around the city square causing loud explosions when the hit their targets she heard a small laugh from the good witch looking down she tilted her head catching the prisoners attention.

" fireworks "

the good witch whispered returning her gaze to the explosions watching her bonded grow anxious the green witch threw her fire balls uselessly at the giant head only for a comet to come right at her taking action albatross caught the comet in her paw looking over the strange candle like comet she noticed the flame came closer to the end of its wick she threw it at the farthest building making a large explosion.

" what are those?" shouted her bonded as she dodged another comet

" strange candles that explode they smell like the imposters magic"

" like the wizards magic ? so it is fake? but it blows things up!"

" I don't have the answer Theodora"

Looking back to her bonded she saw the elder witch sneak away though a secret passage she growled how could her bonded's sister just leave her own sister like that? But a tiny china girl caught her attention she had a stick in her hand it had a crystal on the end her old memories screamed of its importance . Glinda's wand. Her yellow eyes narrowed at the china girl she slipped behind the tiny girl snatching her up in her giant paws.

"ahhh!"

" china!" cried the good witch

" what's this? You had this little thing holding your wand for you ? well now that wont do"

With her bonded not watching the flying comets she didn't see that she was in one's path acting on reflex albatross raised the wand it's magic shot out destroying the comet Glinda and her bonded stared at her while the little china girl trembled in her grip.

" how?" asked her bonded

Not having an answer albatross looked back to the giant head her shock slowly turned to rage . the wizard had almost killed her bonded she had a score to settle gently placing the china girl in front of Glinda , albatross rose to her full height she took off toward the carriage blasting the flaming comets till she found the lone carriage surrounded by smoke. Placing the wand in her mouth she grabbed the side of the carriage and pulled on the small door making the whole thing tip over till she wrenched the door broke off she heard the panicked voices of the wizard and someone else the monkey leapt onto her face grabbing him throwing him away she took the wand from her mouth and shot at the spout from where the smoke came from destroying it. putting the wand back in her mouth she used both paws to grab the door ways of the carriage pulling it till the wood cracked and snapped it in half looking from one side to the other she spotted the wizard on the ground dropping the two halves she stalked toward him.

" get away from him!" shouted an old man his aged body kept him from doing much besides hitting her with his cane.

Shaking her head she grabbed the wizard's ankle and hauled him in to the air knowing her bonded would want to see his end. she carried him back to the platform she saw the china girl cowering behind the white witch while her bonded was dodging the comets taking the wand from her mouth she held the wizard up roaring as loud as her voice could handle the sound silenced the comets and the smoke from their decoy had faded leaving the still chained Glinda at the witches mercy while her guardian held both the wizard and the good witch's wand.

" I have both the wizard and Glinda so I suggest you stop your tricks" shouted her bonded

"Theodora please it was me you wanted let them go please" the good witch offered

" no! it was him I wanted you just got thrown in because of my sister"

Theodora looked for her sibling only to realize she was alone the sense of loneliness was creeping in on her she was panicking. holding the wizard to the ground albatross quickly nuzzled her bonded's side doing her best to chase that feeling of betrayal away.

" where did she go albatross? How could she leave me to take them all on my own?"

" I know she went inside she might still be here"

" she betrayed me my own sister first glinda than the wizard and now my sister…. I'm all alone"

Theodora wrapped her arms around herself albatross thought for a moment her mind no longer able to hold back all the memories she remembered the words she had said the night before the withering of her heart. Throwing Oz against the closest wall while pulling her bonded to stand in front of Glinda.

" you will never be alone you have always been my friend and as my bonded you will never be alone and if you think about it Glinda has never betrayed you she has always been your friend"

" but albatross-"

" theo.. think about it Glinda has only been protecting her people It was your sister who did this to us not Glinda , Glinda would have helped you if your sister had not framed her for the kings death she has done nothing wrong can we really kill our once dear friend?"

Theodora looked at Glinda her internal struggle dragged on for what seemed like hours but was no more than a few seconds sighing she turned back to albatross

"no … that is true and my sister did make the apple seem like the only answer.. I still don't like Oz though"

"then that makes two of us"

Both looked to Glinda albatross raised her paw Glinda turned away while Oz reached out in horror.

"Glinda nooo!"

Clang!

Glinda looked at the beast the chains on her wrists were gone broken by albatross's deadly claws Theodora offered her a hand.

" come Glinda we need to have a word with my sister don't you think?"

Glinda smiled pulling the green witch in to a hug " I knew there was still goodness in you"

"enough of the heartwarming words come on we can still catch her if we hurry"

Albatross handed Glinda her wand before pulling them both on to her back she raced through the palace following the scent of the wicked witch till it ended at the throne room throwing open the giant doors albatross growled at the sight of the wicked witch the two witches slid off her back reading themselves for battle.

….

Evanora

This was bad she was losing to a dead man and a powerless how embarrassing she had to escape maybe if she could distract them she might have a chance just maybe. Finally making it to the throne room she paused there was silence that couldn't be good.

….

Glinda

This was it the wicked witch would finally be defeated and her friends were by her side once more she could not help the smile that crept on to her lips as she watched the panicked Evanora try and think her way out of the mess she had made.

" Theodora what is Glinda doing still alive?"

" oh is simple sister she just wanted to have a little talk and I knew you would nt mind I mean you weren't out there fighting for your life now were you?" Theodora's smile only made her sister swallow while albatross's growl filled the silence.

"but you were supposed to be on my side we were going to rule together what now you want the wizard to rule with her?"

Evanora started backing away towards the balcony doors she shot lighting at the pair they dived out of the way Glinda went to shoot at the balcony only to find albatross blocking the wicked witches escape

Hissing in the witches face Evanora backed away she was trapped in a triangle like formation of albatross and the two good witches she shot lightning out of both hands only for the two witches to deflect of block it they had started a strange dance of dodging ,blocking ,and blasting. Whenever Evanora tried to make a quick escape albatross was there to push her back between the witches.

….

No ones point of view

Taking a chance she shot lightning at both then flew towards the ceiling there were no windows she could escape from but she now had what she thought was an advantage.

" what's the matter Glinda run out of bubbles?"

" oh no those are just for show" her wand glowed as she joined the wicked witch Theodora smiled her sharp teeth shined in the light of the fire ball in her palm.

" and the broom is just for kicks sister you know that"

Theodora laughed at her sister's horrified face.

The dance began again this time a great wind started up making the whole room spin as they got closer to the ceiling Evanora destroyed the foundations of the ceiling making the two witches lose their rhythm taking the moment of distraction Evanora shot Theodora in the chest slamming her into the wall sending her to the ground she tried to stand only for the broken ceiling to fall on her albatross was quick to stop any real harm from befalling her friend but she would not be rejoining the fight. Albatross glared at the wicked witch her eyes met Glinda's for a split second nodding to the guardian.

" how could you do that to your own sister?"

" as you can see throwing her against a wall is not the only thing I did but how else could I keep her from figuring it out besides if you can't beat them join them I was just helping her choose a side Glinda"

" and to think your actually related"

" well I always did say her temper was wasted on her"

" Theodora is not the only one with a wicked temper" Glinda smiled sweetly while Evanora frowned in confusion she was about to speak when a piece of the fallen ceiling collided with her back sending her right in to Glinda's path. Taking a deep breath she blasted the wicked witch as hard as she could only for Evanora to do the same they were both sent in opposite directions the blast was too strong Glinda crashed into a wall before rolling down the stairs. Evanora landed to the floor.

Albatross stood between the two crouched low, her fangs barred Evanora managed to climb to her feet wincing a bit as she stood up straight looking between the two she sneered.

" do you still think you can win?"

" with the fastest creature in all of Oz , the wicked witch of the west ,and Glinda the good I think we have a shot"

Theodora wheezed as she leaned against a wall all the rubble and broken ceiling pieces lay at her feet a fire ball in her palm Glinda grabbed her wand joining Theodora helping her stand a bit straighter the three stood together. Evanora backed away there was only one escape left the balcony she made one last attempt flying towards the glass doors only to run into the black furred guardian slapping her hands on its chest she shocked the creature she hoped it would move only for albatross to grab her arm and spin her around pushing her straight in to Theodora's fire ball falling to her knees after a strange feeling that she was missing something she looked up to see Glinda with Theodora leaning against her for support Glinda held out her hand the saw it was her necklace the magical emerald stone was shattered her eyes grew I fear turning away she started crawling away her skin grew wrinkled her hair fell from her head the green dress turned to a tattered mess of black fabric she turned and hissed at the witches .

" I Glinda the good here by banish you Evanora the wicked witch from the emerald city never to return for your crimes you will never be welcome Evanora "

The creature that now was Evanora screamed charging at the two witches before either could react albatross grabbed the hag by her arm and threw her through the glass balcony doors and over the railing. The thoughts of the wicked witches' death were short lived for two flying apes carried the witch in to the distance as the clouds cleared and the sun shone once more on the shining emerald city.

The three sat on the steps of the throne Glinda leaned back her body barely able to move. Theodora winced with every breath she took keeping a hand protectively on her side while albatross lay on her back her chest really hurt now and not just from the bond but that lightning had really done a number on her.

" thank you my dearest friends I don't know what would have happened had you not helped me"

Glinda said between pants rubbing her back

Theodora laughed " probably been fried by her lightning or worse though don't ask me what that would be"

"Albatross are you alright? she did his you quiet hard with her lightning"

The guardian whimpered gently rolling on her side to face them she nodded to Theodora who translated.

" she says her chest hurts but her being her she is more worried about us"

" that does sound like her "

Glinda gently stroked her friends furry head though she smiled sadly

" I only wish I knew how to change you back or at least fix your hearts after what she did to you"

" she offered me an apple that would take away all the pain from the heart ache I felt when I saw the wizard with you "Theodora said her eyes glued to the floor Glinda frowned.

" oz really broke you didn't he?"

" do you think I would have eaten the dam thing had he not? Besides I was so naïve my sister controlled me without me even noticing"

" she controlled us all Theo…"

Albatross padded to her bonded's side carful of her broken ribs she nuzzled her head to Theodora's turning to Glinda the guardian huffed again Theodora's eyes shot up kissing her guardians head she got a flick on the back of her head from albatross's tail rubbing the head she turned to Glinda .

" now I really feel stupid Glinda albatross said she has your blood in her veins and since your magic can work on her maybe it can change us back!"

" It might not work though" Glinda warned

" its worth a try" said Theodora

"Alright " standing Glinda took a deep breath before waving her wand.