Chapter 36: The New Life Begins

Fiyero knew what he had to do now that everything had come full circle and his position of power and authority over the Animals and Winkies came to pass in Narnia. He was quick to establish the living arrangements for those who had journeyed with him and he made sure that everyone that had doubts were put at easy by the prosperity of the place to which they had come to rest. In the beginning there was doubt and worry among the people but they were welcomed into the land of Narnia and blessed with well established homes and new neighbours that granted them friendship and comfort.

Fiyero christened the newly re-established castle Kiamo Nova and began teaching his people, in the courtyard that surrounded the castle, about the past that the Winkies had once known in Narnia. The past was well written and easily retold to those who had come to listen and Fiyero found in his people an eagerness to listen and constancy of willingness to begin anew. Soon the farmers were farming, the shop keeps and artisans working at their crafts and the children played among the new creatures that had come to be their neighbours. In the small village surrounding Kiamo Nova the Winkies welcomed in many of the Dryads and Centaurs that had journeyed to Oz and who had decided to stay with them in the little village. They were met also by the people who had rebuilt the village from the ground up, many of them being Animals, Dwarves and Fauns who felt privileged to open up the great untouched forest to the people who were returning to their home land. It was quickly established and smoothly accomplished and soon the little village thrived around them.

The children of the high court found their way often into the small, yet vibrant, village and learned all that they could of the new beginnings that had come to live with them in Narnia. Among them were artisans and gypsies that worked at crafts and preformed magic that they children had never seen and they were very excited to befriend anyone that was different. They found great joy in the court of Prince Fiyero and soon the time would come when a Kingdom would be formed within the land of Narnia. It had been Aslan's plan to see Fiyero returned to his rightful place in history as a king over the Winkies, but there was one thing that would have to take place first. Fiyero knew what was to be done and anxiously awaited the moment when he would know it was time to set into motion the final events of his life in Narnia, after which he knew that things in this land would be joyful and prosperous for years to come. The struggle of his life had come to a close. It was now time to marvel in the peace and serenity that had come around him.

Elphaba too, had released herself to the joy and comfort of hope and prosperity. She marvelled at the resilience of the Winkies and they want to re-establish and get to their work. There was much for them to do, many lands for them to explore and great peace to be had. Elphaba felt truly at home among the trees of the forests and the flowers of the fields. She learned to speak to them, whisper to her sisters on the breeze that passed through the branches of the trees and found wonder and awe in the new life the sprouted up all around her. She had also learned to harness her magic and found answers too many of her lives questions among the many volumes of the Grimmerie. Her history was rich and reached as far back as the beginning of time. She had roots with the roots of the first trees and flowers that bloomed and she felt great pride in her heritage. She was no longer alone in the world, as she had once believed, but found herself rich with love and admiration from many who gathered around her. Her sisters were never far from her and she learned just how intertwined they were. Galinda found the magic that she had always known was within her and soon, she too, began feel the pull of the tides and the renewing touch of the rains.

With the beautiful new home and the call of all the magic within Narnia the beings of Oz began to relax and open themselves to hear what the great magic had to teach them. Within the world of Narnia there were many wonders and great happiness had come to those who now left the struggles behind. Fiyero and Elphaba finally allowed themselves the opportunity to know one another on a more spiritual and loving level and it was in this time that Fiyero vowed himself to Elphaba in an eternal proposal. This event meant the start of the life Aslan had confessed to Fiyero and as the day of the celebration of their wedding vows drew near Aslan was once again spotted among the trees and rocks of the great untouched forest. The celebration would be the first of many to be held at the castle at Kiamo Nova, but as it was the first the excitement of the event passed over the land of Narnia and creatures came from far and wide, including some of the highest powers among the giants came to celebrate the wedding union and the coronation of the royals of Kiamo.

Looking more than happy, Elphaba and Fiyero greeted their guests as the courtyard of the castle filled with creatures. The night was glorious and filled with the beauty of the stars. Her sisters were there in their human forms and looked far more dazzling then ever before and their followers came with them in huge numbers. All of Narnia was buzzing with the good that had come to pass in their land and the celebration reached from the coasts to the mountains. The people of Oz had but their troubled past behind them and now looked into the glorious future as their new, kind, rulers walked together along the isle that led them to their destiny.

Aslan stood before the gathered crowed as the masses filled into the grand hall of the castle and before them stood the thrones that had been designed for Fiyero and Elphaba by the people who had come to be with them. The intricate wood work showed the history of the people of Narnia, the great flood and the return that had been initiated by the two people who were direct links to the great past that their ancestors had known.

"My dear friends," Aslan said as his voice boomed through the great hall and a hush fell over the gathered crowed. "We are gathered here today to witness the future and share in the joys of our beloved son and daughter. The journey to this moment has been a long and arduous one for both Elphaba and Fiyero, but today we stand together to mark the beginning of their new life." He said.

The gathered congregation cheered as Aslan's words filled their hearts. The children of the Kingdom of Cair Paravel joined in the great festivities as King Peter and King Edmond, and Queen Susan and Queen Lucy, stood to either side of Aslan. They held among them the ancient relicts of the Kingdom of Kiamo and the crowns that would soon rest upon the heads of the two young people that stood before them.

Aslan then turned to Fiyero and Elphaba and the crowd grew silent once again.

"Fiyero, Prince of the Winkies and heir to the throne of Kiamo, do you take Elphaba Thropp, Guardian of the Earth and Sorceress of the forests, to be your companion and confidant, your bride and your queen for all of the days that pass and all of the days of your life to come?" Aslan asked.

"I do," Fiyero answered as he watched the tear roll down the beautiful green face of the woman that stood beside him.

"And you Elphaba Thropp, Guardian of the Earth and Sorceress of the Forest. Do you take Fiyero Tiggular to be your husband, your guard and protector, your king and your companion, for all of the day that pass and all of the day that are to come, for all of the rest of your life on this earth and beyond?" Aslan asked.

"I do," Elphaba said trying desperately to hold back her tears.

"Then it is by the power of the great magic that I welcome you, son of Adam and daughter of Eve, to your rightful place as husband and wife among the nations of Narnia." Aslan said and the crowd that had gathered erupted into great applause and cheers of joy.

Fiyero and Elphaba kissed, sealing their union, to much more acclamations for joy from their followers and were then set into their final coronations. Fiyero led his new wife to the thrones where the children had gathered. He motioned for her to be seated and then he stepped out before the crown and knelt before Peter.

"Prince Fiyero, I here by crown you in the name of the great magic. Take your throne as King of Kiamo and ruler of the free Winkies of Narnia." Peter said as he pressed his sword to each of Fiyero's shoulders and then placed the ancient crown on his head.

Fiyero stood and Edmond placed on his shoulders the ceremonial cloak for the Kings of Narnia and stepped away as Fiyero walked across the pedestal to where Elphaba sat. He reached out for her hand and she graciously took his and stood once again. She knelt before Fiyero as Susan and Lucy came forward.

"Elphaba Thropp, I here by crown you in the name of the great magic. Take your throne as Queen of Kiamo and ruler in common with your King." Susan said as she placed her hands on both of Elphaba's shoulders.

The crown of the Queen was passed from Lucy to Susan and then from Susan to Fiyero and it was by the King that Elphaba was made Queen over the free Winkies of Narnia. The ancient cloak of the Kiamo rulers was tied around Elphaba's neck and she was lead to the throne by her husband and King. As they took their seats for the first time the crowd that was gathered erupted once again as peddles fell from the ceiling of the great hall and shouts of joy rose up from all around them.

"I present to you, the people of Narnia and the subjects of Kiamo, your newly crowned King and Queen." Aslan announced and trumpets sounded throughout the great hall. The festivities of the wedding and coronation had only just begun.