Chapter 29

"Prince Fiyero Tigular, Miss Elphaba Thropp, and who is this little one?" Councilman Akki asked as the three stood in front of the council in the courtroom.

"Our son Liir, sir," Fiyero replied.

"Congratulations are in order then especially after I tell you our decision," King İzmir smiled and let Akki continue.

"The charges against you both are aiding and abetting a criminal and accomplices to murder. Earlier today Princess Glinda was cleared of all the charges against her therefore you were neither aiding and abetting her nor were you accomplices to the deaths of General Cihangir and Colonel Hubel. It is with great pleasure that this court dismisses all the charges against you," the councilman smiled. Fiyero turned to Elphaba and their son and enveloped them in a hug.

"However, it is our sworn duty to alert the Arjiki tribe of the recent developments and as such Prince Fiyero must return to the Vinkus to assume the throne," Akki stated.

"Councilman, I would no sooner return to the Vinkus than I would face being a Scarecrow all my life. I am dead to my family. They are better off not knowing the events that have transpired as my reputation is forever tarnished after being branded a traitor to the Wizard. This would only add to it and I could not lead my people with dignity and respect," Fiyero told the council.

"I for one find you a man of great character, Prince Fiyero. Let the title of Prince be stricken from the records of these proceedings. Hence forth he will only be known as Fiyero," King İzmir smiled.

"As for returning to the Vinkus, that will no longer be necessary. The same goes for any report to the Arjiki tribe," he continued.

"Thank Sire," Fiyero bowed slightly and the King nodded.

"This hearing is therefore adjourned. You are free to go," With that the council began to disperse and Fiyero approached the King.

"May I have a word your Highness?"

"Yes of course," İzmir nodded.

"We were told that Glinda is not well. Can we see her?" He wondered.

"I was on my way to see her right now. She threw up all over my shoes earlier and Doctor Halil was tending to her. Come, I will take you to her," İzmir said. Fiyero motioned for Elphaba and she joined them before walking down the hallway. Neither one mentioned the 'Princess' title Glinda had been given until they could talk to their friend.

"Doctor, how is she?" The King asked as they entered a small room that was near the middle of the hallway.

"Sleeping for now. I had to give her a sedative. She would not calm down. The good news is that after some sleep she'll probably be fine," Halil explained.

"Probably?" Elphaba questioned.

"Yes my dear. Just a little panic attack," he smiled. The green-skinned one nodded but she wasn't satisfied. There was something seriously wrong here.

"How's the little one?" The doctor changed the subject.

"Doing well, thank you again for all your help," Elphaba gave him a slight smile and Fiyero could tell she was thinking.

"Glad to hear it. You should see me again before you leave town," With that Halil left the group and headed back to his office.

"What is to become of Besim and Boq?" Fiyero turned and asked the King as Elphaba sat down near Glinda with Liir.

"Oh a few hours in the stocks out to be plenty for them. Their hearing is in about an hour," he was told.

"Very good, then all six of us will ride out tomorrow afternoon," Fiyero nodded.

"Oh I'm afraid Glinda won't be going anywhere," the King replied.

To Be Continued…