WICKED
Chapter 13
(As a few months pass, everyone is worried and afraid of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West. It's even on the news)
News Reporter: We interrupt you with this important announcement! As we all know by now, somewhere in the Land of Oz, there is a fugitive on the loose: A wicked witch. Everyone is on alert and on their toes! Our last sightings of her were in Emerald City in the residents of the Wizard himself. Our research has told us that only one witness who was there at the time: a girl known as Glinda. Today, Ozians in the city are gathered in time square for something really important announced by Glinda herself. Along with her are Press Secretary, Madame Morrible, and the new Captain of the Royal Guard, Fiyero Tiggular.
(In the Emerald City, citizens and the press gather up to ask them many, MANY, questions. Fiyero and Morrible stand aside on the podium with her.)
Reporter 1: Fiyero. You are a Winkie Prince, but now you are captain for his majesty himself. What does this means to you?
Fiyero: Well, uh . . . I-I became captain of the guard to find her, and I will keep searching.
Reporter 1: So, you are certain that you will catch this Wicked Witch?
Fiyero: Well, to be honest I don't think of her as a-
Press: Glinda! Glinda! Over here, Glinda!
Report 2: Could you please tell us more of what happened that night?
Report 3: Did you see where the witch flew off to?
Reporter 4: Glinda! Is it true she is responsible for the monkey incident?
(The press continues to ask, but Glinda calms them down.)
Glinda: Please. Please. I'm afraid this is not the time for questions. (Turns to the microphone) (Clears Throat) Fellow Ozians, I understand what a dreadful time we are facing. I assure you that we will catch this . . . person. But as terrifying as this is, I advise you to put aside our panic for this one day . . .
(Everyone waits for the rest of the sentence. Glinda looks up with a smile.)
Glinda: (Joyfully) And celebrate!
(Everyone gives each other a confuse look. Fiyero walks up to the microphone.)
Fiyero: Um, what exactly are we celebrating?
Glinda: Only the happiest moment ever. Hit it!
(Music starts to play. Everyone starts to rejoice.)
Glinda: (Sings) Oh, what a celebration
We'll have today
Ozians: Thank Goodness!
Glinda: Let's have a celebration
The Glinda way!
Ozians: Thank Goodness!
Morrible: Finally a day that's
Totally Wicked-Witch free!
Ozians: We couldn't be happier
Thank Goodness!
Fiyero: Glinda, I don't think this is a good time to celebrate.
Morrible: Oh, but we think having you're engagement party now is a great time.
Fiyero: What?
Glinda: Surprise! (Hugs him tightly)
(Cheering and Applause)
Fiyero: (Shocked) This is an engagement party? For us?
Glinda: Aren't you surprised? Oh, don't answer that. I know you are.
Fiyero: No kidding.
Reporter 1: Glinda! Now that you're engaged, how do you feel?
Glinda: Happy, of course. (Giggles)Yes
(Sings) We couldn't be happier,
Right, dear?
Couldn't be happier
Right here
Look what we've got
A fairy-tale plot
Our very own happy ending
Where we couldn't be happier -
True, dear?
Couldn't be happier
And we're happy to share
Our ending vicariously
With all of you
He couldn't look handsomer
I couldn't feel humbler
We couldn't be happier
Because happy is what happens
When all your dreams come true!
(The Press turns to Morrible)
Reporter 2: Madame, could you please tell us what happened?
Morrible: Well, as Press Secretary, I'm sure I can tell a thing or two. You see. That night, the Wizard called dear Glinda to him. There, he decreed that she be known as not only Glinda, but Glinda the Good. But then, out of the shadows, the Wicked Witch herself came out with a jealous squeal and . . . I cannot say anymore!
(Fiyero, who is listening to all of this, is shocked. Some Ozians are talking to themselves.)
Ozian 1: You know, I hear she has an extra eye that always remains awake.
Ozian 2: Really? I hear that she's like a snake: her skin just sheds off. Oh, and animals help her about.
Ozians 3: Well, I hear that water will melt her. Because her soul is that . . . unclean!
Ozian 1: Now, I believe that.
(As Fiyero hears this, he can't take it anymore. He goes up to Glinda.)
Fiyero: Glinda, may I please speak with you for a moment?
Glinda: (To the press) Excuse me for just a second.
(Fiyero and Glinda talk aside, away from the press.)
Fiyero: What is the meaning for this? Morrible's story doesn't match yours.
Glinda: Yes, but-
Fiyero: And do you hear what people are saying about her? They say things like water will melt her!
Glinda: (To herself) Well, it does something to her.
Fiyero: (Sighs) I swear, people are so empty-headed, they'll believe anything!
Glinda: Do you think I like to hear those awful things about her? Well, I don't. I just hate it.
Fiyero: Then, why are you here? Face it, you just can't resist, can you?
(She tries to prove himself wrong, but can't)
Glinda: Maybe I can't, but I can't leave when people are looking to me to raise their spirits up. I mean, there's nothing wrong with that. Is there? Besides, who could resist?
Fiyero: I think I can take a wild guess on that one.
Glinda: (Sighs) Fiyero, I miss her too, but what can we do? Maybe, it's better this way. I mean, no one knows where she is and maybe she doesn't want to be found. I believe it's best if we just . . . move on.
(Fiyero turns away)
Fiyero: You're right. I'm sorry for the way I acted. And if it's makes you happy . . . I'll marry you.
Glinda: Really? You will. Oh, Fiyero! (Hugs him again) Wait, you'll still be happy too, right?
Fiyero: Of course. Besides . . . I'm always happy. (Walks away)
(She watches him and turns to the crowd, looking at her.)
Glinda: Oh! Um . . . He's gone to get me a drink. Isn't he so thoughtful? (Clears Throat)
(Sings) That's why I couldn't be happier
No, I couldn't be happier
Though it is, I admit
The tiniest bit
Unlike I anticipated
But I couldn't be happier
Simply couldn't be happier
(Spoken: Well - not "simply")
'Cause getting your dreams
It's strange, but it seems
A little - well - complicated
There's a kind of a sort of : cost
There's a couple of things get: lost
There are bridges you cross
You didn't know you crossed
Until you've crossed
And if that joy, that thrill
Doesn't thrill you like you think it will
Still -
With this perfect finale
The cheers and ballyhoo
Who
Wouldn't be happier?
So I couldn't be happier
Because happy is what happens
When all your dreams come true
(Spoken: Well . . . isn't it?)
Happy is what happens
When your dreams come true!
Ozians: We love you, Glinda, if we may be so frank
Glinda: Thank Goodness!
Ozians: For all this joy, we know who we've got to thank:
Thank Goodness!
That means the Wizard, Glinda
Glinda: And fiancé!
Ozians: They couldn't be goodlier
She couldn't be lovelier
We couldn't be luckier
Glinda: I couldn't be happier
Ozians: Thank Goodness
Glinda and Ozians: Today!
Thank Goodness for today!
(Song Ends)