Chapter 12
Lin's POV
"Lin, wake up sleepy head," Jen whispered as my eyes opened slowly to see her bright
smiling face. I smiled back in comfort to see her eyes back to normal. "Hey Jen." I said
softly waking up. I moaned as I stretch my arms and legs sitting up. "Where is everyone?"
I asked noticing it was just Jen and me in the room. "Oh they are in the library. They told
me to stay and watch you until you woke up." Jen explained as she got up from the bed
and began to walk over to the big white dresser to grab me a fresh pair of clothes. Why
did I suddenly fill like Jen wasn't telling me everything. I jumped out of bed and suddenly
felt light headed. 'Whoa Lin. Easy there. Elphaba said you might be a little weak when you
woke up. Just take it slow okay." Jen said as she supported me with one of her arms
around my waist. "Thanks Jen. I'll be more careful." I said with a soft smile. She chuckled
a little bit under her breathe. 'Oh, you don't know how much I missed looking at your
beautiful green eyes and to see your smiling face. I don't know how I am going to return
the favor." she said as her eyes began to water but I stopped her before the tears could
fall. 'Jen, listen to me. You don't owe me anything. You have done enough with raising
me and keeping me safe. I am just glad I repaid you.' I explained sounding very grateful.
And I was of course. Jen had never stopped making sure I was happy and safe my whole
life. She always made time for me no matter what it was. "Well, I think you might want to
change and get to the library. I am sure Elphie and your mother are getting impatient.' Jen
said as she turned around for me to change. The clothes she picked out were perfect. A
short light blue dress, with a light touch of pink in the middle. The spaghetti straps laid
gently on my shoulders and mom necklace seemed to glow in brilliance. When Jen turned
around she gave a satisfied smile. Then we headed off to the library to see what the others
were up too.
"Oh Lin, there you are," Mom squeaked as we walked into the giant emerald library. I
could have sworn there could maybe be over a trillion books in that thing. But I wasn't
sure maybe more. "Oh Lin you looked gorgeous." Elphie said in astonishment. I blushed
easily as my cheeks warmed. "Thanks, Elphie. Now what did you guys want me for?" I
asked curiously. Their faces dimmed a little but hid then behind fake smiles as Elphie
reaches for one of her green potion. "Here drink this." Elphie ordered. I took it easily in
my hands. "It is a hiding potion but with a little more strength for you." She explained as I
took off the cork. The smell burned my nose but smelled better than I thought it would.
But before I drank the potion I looked down to my marks. I hadn't noticed that they were
even there. And to tell the truth I really liked them. But I drank the potion anyway putting
my feelings aside and doing what was right for Elphie. The potion now had a sweet
strawberry taste to it but I burned worse now as it went down my throat. I looked down
again and saw the marks fade quickly. "Well, they are gone now. I think it worked
Elphie." I said with a small laugh but when I looked up I knew something had happened.
There faces were worried and in shock. "What was it?" I asked as my voice shook. Mom
came over to me. Her face full of concern as her hands traces the top of my forehead.
'Lin, there still there. Your marks on your forehead. And they are brighter." mom
explained as I pulled me hand to my forehead and let her hand guide mine to trace the
mark. "What does it mean?" Dad asked as he grabbed Mom's hand easily with comfort.
"Well, I think I do know one think." Fiyero said as her pull Elphie in his arms. "There is
something about you Lin that is powerful. Maybe more powerful than Fae. Which means
you have to be watched and guarded at all times." I shook my head. I had the feeling like I
was a prized diamond and nothing could touch me or get near me. "Well, I have a theory."
Elphie said. Relief swept over me, hoping there maybe an answer to all of this. "You see I
have green skin because of the elixir the wizard made my mother drink when they were
together, but I have powers because I am from both worlds. Lin you are the daughter of
an Ozian leader, and sorceress, and a human who has talent that takes years to master.
Maybe the marks are showing that she is destined to do great things in Oz. Maybe bring
peace once again.' It actually made sense. I mean that would explain a lot. But I felt there
was still a little bit more to it. Mom signed. "Maybe Elphie. That isn't a bad theory at all.
But maybe there is an answer in the Grimmerie." Mom suggested as she held the old book
in her arms. But as she took it to Elphie she tripped. The book fell to the ground with a
crash but Mom was caught in mid air by Dad. His face right against Mom's. They shared a
sweet soft kiss as Mom whispered, "Thank you Love." "Oh come on can't that wait till
later." I said sarcastically. Everyone giggles easily. "Hey, Glinda I think you have found
something." Everyone looked to Elphie who was bent over the Grimmie. In the back of
the book the bind had been torn revealing a secret compartment. Elphie yanked out an
old sheet of yellow paper. My heart raced and my hands grew sweaty as Elphie's eyes
scanned the old paper. Her eyes widened in surprise and her mouth grew in a joyful smile.
"Lin, I think I have just found the answer to everything. This is a prophecy, it details about everything." Elphie explained with a smile. "Here listen to this."
Magic created the Land of Emerald and only magic can restore peace.
Three witches of Oz holds the key
One green as sin, blood of both worlds.
One fair and bubbly, Mistress of Goodness
The last holds the most to the key, magic of both worlds in her hands.
Emerald marks of fine enchantment
And love of many lands.
These three hold the key
To Peace and Tranquility
In the Land of Green