Disclaimer: Not mine. 'Wicked' belongs to Gregory Maguire.
079. When?
Unexpected Twists
"When will you be leaving?"
Her tone was expectant, rather bemused at the news, and her eyes were wide with anticipation. How much could some words change one's future?
"In a week," she answered, "in a week I'll be heading for the Emerald City." There were few times in which Glinda had witnessed such an emotion ponder in her friend – no, in fact she was sure she had never as much suspected of seeing a hopeful expression over her features. But now, such were the circumstances, happened to be that special time: she got to see a cheerful Elphaba for once.
"Oh, I'm so happy for you, Elphie!" Glinda, all bubbly and bouncy, lounged up from her seat and made as if to hug her friend. "You are going to meet The Wizard! The Wizard!"
Elphaba nodded and returned the hug, content about the news herself. She hoped, in a rush of gaiety, that everything would turn out fine.
But in a moment of true self-awareness, in a moment of imperfection, Elphaba knew she did not want to be alone through this – she couldn't be alone, she wouldn't be able to go through it by herself.
She turned to her friend, apprehension in her eyes, and suddenly said, "Glinda, would you come with me? To the Emerald City?"
A/N: Reviews are welcome for this and the previous prompt. Thank you! And Merry Christmas to everyone!