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Chapter 21

Lin's POV

The Ozdust Ballroom was even more beautiful than I could ever imagine. Even though

Elphie and Mom had took me here after everything that happened last year, it just seemed

more magical now. I don't know why it just does. Everyone is starring at me as if I was a

queen or something. This made me grin because techiniquially I will be a queen when

Mom and Dad step down. The music that began to play was along the lines of the same

music to Dancing through life. Wow that's weird. This was making me question if Stephan

knew more about Mom and Elphie than their fake identities? I was blown out of my

thoughts when I rammed into somebody. Seriously I have to stop doing that. "Oh I am so

sorry." I said franticly and then I noticed that I had bumped into Nessa. She looked so

naïve and fragile looking at me with those big blue eyes. "Oh no need to apologies Ms.

Katylin. It was an accident after all." She said cheerfully. "Oh how do you know my

name? Have we met before?" I said feeling a sense of panic come over me. She grinned

and explained, "No, I am afraid we haven't been formally introduced. I am Nessarose

Thropp but you can call me Nessa if you like. I know you because Boq had talked about

you saying you look like Miss Galinda and I must say he holds true to his word." Man did

Nessa voice sound so childish like. And ew Boq is crushing on me because I look like

Mom. Okay this is getting too weird. Wait until I tell Dad about all of this. I threw on my

perfect smile, "Oh why thank you Nessa. That is very sweet of you to say. I am Katylin

Hilty of the Uplands. Nice to meet you and I must say your sister is very sweet as you as

well. Which reminds me I must go and find her immediately so if you will excuse me."

Nessa only nodded as I made a break for it and hid behind a pillar and let out a breathe of

relief. This was getting really weird for me. I mean this was just hard seeing them all and

just knowing what is going to happen, it made me feel really bad and dirty. But I can't

warn them about it. Because if they don't go through with it then I will never exist. But

then I jumped out of my skin and my heart skipped a beat when I began to hear some

people screaming and laughing. I turned around and that was when I saw her. Elphie was

standing there at the top of the stair case of the Ozdust with her simple blue dress, boots

and the black pointy hat that Mom had given her. I smirked when I saw that Mom had

already had her training wand in her hand as she starred at Elphie in regret. Elphie made

her way down the stair case and looked right at Mom. She looked hurt but hid it well with

a stern glare. Mom turned her eyes to the floor in sadness. Only then did Elphie make her

way to the dance floor and begin to dance. I was still behind the pillar watching in

amazement. My eyes widened when I saw Elphie do the exact same dance she does in the

show. But it seemed more graceful here, more depth. My eyes went to Mom who was

starring at the training wand thinking it through. Then her eyes met mine for moment and

mouthed dance. Only then did she place the wand in Fiyero's hand and make her way over

to Elphie. A tear formed in my eye as I watched Mom and Elphie dance together. My

smile widened when everyone else began to follow. Fiyero even joined in. I knew that the

Ozdust would still be guarded under the spell I had put on it and I knew Morrible would

not attack two girls at one time after a dance. So I took one more look at Mom and Elphie

and saw Mom take Elphie's green hand in hers announcing the beginning of their strong

friendship that was too come, before leaving the Ozdust and escaping to my room.

I was changing my clothes when I heard Mom and Elphie giggling and going in their room

to share the secrets that held their hearts from this amazing night. My mind seemed to

grow more tired and I knew I needed some rest. I crawled into bed feeling even more tired

than I had maybe just a few seconds ago and before knew it sleep had overcome me.

I opened my eyes feeling very strange and light. I felt as if I was floating or something. I

could feel the soft cool breeze on my face and the fresh air in my lungs. "Lin, Lin turn

around." I heard a familiar voice call. I turned around as the voice had said and saw

Elphie, my Elphie. Standing their behind me in a meadow. Her long black raven hair was

down and she was in her usual black dress. Joy ran through my heart as I found myself

running towards Elphie. "Elphie, oh Elphie." I breathed running into the familiar warm

green arms I had run into so many times before. "Lin, thank goodness youa re safe.

Listen to me I don't have much time," Elphie explained her voice growing serious. I

pulled away and looked into her chocolate eyes. "What do you mean?" I said with a

shaky voice. She signed and pulled her hand to cheek. "it takes a lot of strength just to

pull off a dream message but also adding sending it fifteen years back is even harder."

she joked and I laughed feeling my heart grow lighter. "Oh Elphie, I miss you all so

much. Please tell everyone I love them." she nodded and then explained, "Lin, your

mother was given a extra dose of that sick potion. I am looking for an antidote don't

worry everything will be fine, she will be fine but Dimitri found something that might

help you get Megan back." My mouth dropped in shock. Oh yes something to help

Megan that was defiantly the good news I needed right now. But then there was Mom she

was still sick and what if Elphie couldn't find a cure for her? "Dimitri, said if you talk

about memories or something that is very close to Megan's heart then she will gain

strength and then with the help of your magic she will be able to break free. Just do that

and you will be back with us in no time." My mind felt like it was about to explode. Not

because of bad news but because I had an answer to what had burned in my mind ever

since I had came to the past. This only made me hug Elphie tighter. "Okay, I'll do it. I

will get Megan back. But what about Jen? What is up with her?" My voice sounded even

More worried than before. Elphie surprised me with a smile. "She woke up this morning

when I did the last healing spell over her. Fiyero and your father are filling her in on

what has happened and now that she can walk around and stuff they will be looking for a

cure for Glinda. She sends her love and so does Fiyero, your father and Dimtir. We are

all counting on you Lin. But I have to go." She got up from me and began to walk away.

My heart went into a panic. I wasn't ready for Elphie to leave yet. "But Elphie wait." I

sounded desperate and ran after her. She turned to face me but began to disappear. "Be

strong Lin." was all I heard Elphie say before she vanished completely.

I shot up in my bed with sweat running down the back of my neck. My marks stung like

they were sunburned or something and I felt very weak. I think it took more magic from

both Elphie and me when she did that dream message. My eyes darted towards the small

clock on my night stand. 4 a.m. it read and I let out a sign of misery. I was never going to

get back to sleep. "AHHHH, Let go out ME." Wait that's Mom's voice. I sprang out of

bed and ran straight for the door. My heart beat increasing as my sweaty hands yanked the

door open. There in my path was Megan. Her fire red eyes drilled into me and found

myself stuck in my place. Mom was in her arms out cold. Her face was pale but too pale

yet. Her eyes were closed and she looked peaceful but that was not how I wanted to see

my Mom. But before I could act or cast a spell. I was punched in the face by Morrible

and felt going numb. "Well, it would seem I am having two guests tonight." was the last

thing I heard and then there was nothing but darkness.