Look out...things may be getting a little dicy soon...
Chapter Twenty-Six
Fiyero and Elphaba spent the next few days relaxing and spending quality time with each other and Rao. Despite the chill atmosphere, Elphaba evaluated Fiyero's memory so far. He hadn't remembered any of their past memories, or even called her 'Fae', which she missed more than anything.
However, she didn't say anything to him about it. He was there, and he loved her, and she didn't want to mess that up.
Now, they were sitting underneath their tree, taking in the afternoon breeze. She sat in front of him, leaning into his chest, with his arms wrapped around her abdomen.
Fiyero spoke, "Elphaba?"
"Yes?" she said.
"My dad contacted me yesterday. He wants me to go to the Emerald City to finalize the war treaty with him."
She tensed, "…Fiyero-"
"I know what you're going to say, but I have to do this. And it's only the Emerald City. It's safe."
"How long will you be gone?"
"A few days. I'll come home the moment I'm finished, I promise."
"Well, that's better than six months. Go, but come back to me and Rao, as soon as possible."
"It'll go fast, I promise."
"When do you leave?"
"Sometime today. But not soon, later tonight."
Elphaba relaxed, and the two sat in silence for a while before Fiyero chimed in, "Are you scared, Elphaba?"
"I always am when you leave. But don't worry about me, I'll be fine." She said with a smile.
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, go. This is important for everyone out there, and especially the Vinkus. You need to be there."
He smiled at her and said, "I love you so much, Elphaba."
"I love you too. Now, go. Make history." She said, smiling at him. He kissed her and the two got up together to let Fiyero pack. For the next hour, he packed, while Elphaba went elsewhere.
When Fiyero was ready to leave, he kissed his sleeping son in his crib, "I love you, Rao. Take care of your mom for me. I'll be back soon, I promise." And with that, he went to find Elphaba, who was in the parlor.
"You ready to go?" she said.
"Yeah."
"I love you, Yero. Be safe, alright?"
"I promise I will, sweetheart. I love you more than anything. I'll see you in a few days."
He kissed his wife, and when they parted, he left.
What did Elphaba have to worry about?