Armor and a Plan
With a giant thud, the two Animals landed in Mount Runcible to find Glinda and the Animal Army. Natalee and Anthony both dismounted their steeds holding hands tightly and wearing or holding their special weapons. Anthony saw Glinda and she looked very different. She was still wearing her crown, holding a staff that looked like a sword, and the hand guard was the familiar snowflake. Her gown was still the same cut, puffy short sleeves, and a corseted torso, with a bell-shaped skirt. However, this particular one was bright red, and had gold symbols of her former Shield and "Oz" figure that she had as ruler before Shell took over. Anthony and Natalee saw the other Animals who were all wearing the Emerald necklace she gave to Natalee and they had their very own weapons special to their abilities.
"Glinda it is time. We need to get our own armor and then start planning for the battles." Natalee demanded.
"Come with me dears," she motioned with her sword-staff for us to come, and we did. When we stepped inside, there were two suits of Armor right next to us.
"Anthony this one is for you, it is a dark blue color because this magical armor conforms its self to whoever is to wear it. It will bend and flex just as well as your skin, and never break." Anthony put on his Armor, which was very light and saw that his came with a cape. His armor was composed of large bowl shaped shoulder boards that had large flowing feathers on it, pointing to the sides. There was a large sapphire plated steel breastplate, and had pure steel gauntlets, that were completely flesh and seamless. His back was paired with a white cape that attached to the back of his shoulder boards and went down to his knees, the side shown to others while worn, had the emblem of "Oz" in gold on it. The look was in the Unnamed God's favor, and matched the sapphire of his staff.
"Natalee this one is for you, it is a purple color to repel anyone who comes to within a foot of your feet to get those shoes. It will also conform to your skin, and both yours and his will protect you from burns." Natalee put on her Armor and then looked at Anthony. She liked the look of the Armor, how well it fit, and its color. Dark purple being her favorite. It was light lilac in hue, and made of a hybrid material, being both hard as stone, and flexible as rubber. Imported from Ev, it was high in quality, and very rare. The armor itself only composed of steel gauntlets, a breastplate and hand guards. The helmet was a perfect sphere accompanied by twin antennae that could rise or lower depending on what the wearer wanted. The steel portions utilized sharp angles and round surfaces. The look was feminine and imposing. Sure to inspire doubt in all of her future foes.
"Ok now let's start planning our attacks. I think we need to get her out of The Vinkus." Anthony finished adjusting his armor and then stepped closer to Glinda and Natalee.
Glinda said, "That way she won't have the home field advantage."
"Yeah but it's not as though she's been staying in Kiamo Ko for most of her life and never coming out except for attacking right?" Natalee asked.
"No, that's exactly what she has been doing. That's why we say she's insane, we're not kidding, she has clinically lost her mind." Glinda answered, and Natalee dropped her jaw in disbelief for a second.
"Ok so, what about using the endless lands of Quadling Country?" Anthony suggested.
"No it's too hot and vast, our armies will be out of shape for fighting before we even get there. Better yet, why don't we use Shiz, and make it act like a fort?" Natalee suggested. "That just might work! How about it Glinda? It's easy to defend, good for attacking, and would give us a better view of the Wicked Witch's armies too." Anthony asked.
"Yes it's settled then; we will mobilize our Troops to Shiz University and set base down there." Glinda went outside and told the Animals to re-muster down at Shiz. When Anthony and Natalee went outside, they were shocked. Glinda was stunned, unmoving, and covering her mouth in saddend terror.