The Wizard wants a Favor
(Ayla's POV)
*The five of us (Muttski included) sat in the the parlor of the Wizard's palace while we waited to be called. The Scarecrow leaned against the wall, the Tin Walrus was sitting on the couch with Muttski, the Lion was asleep on the floor, & I was pacing around the room*
Ayla: How much longer do you think we'll have to wait?
Scarecrow: Beats me. That's pretty much up to him. Wizard aren't like you and me, so it's hard to tell what they'll do.
Tin Walrus: You don't think he'd cast a spell on us do you?
Ayla: I hope not.
Scarecrow: I don't think he would.
Lion: Why not.
Scarecrow: He's called "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" for a reason, right? So, he must be kind.
*Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. They opened, revealing a orange female cat wearing a green maid uniform*
Maid: The great Oz us ready to see you.
Ayla: He's going to see us, really!?
Maid: Yes. *we all cheered* But he will only see you one at a time.
Ayla: What? But we all came together.
Maid: The great Oz will see Ayla first. Please follow me.
*I looked back at my friends with worry. They motioned for me to go. I nodded & followed the maid. She lead me to a pair of giant green doors with gold trim*
Maid: This is the throne room. You must enter it alone.
*I stepped up to the doors & they opened. I stepped in a green room with a green carpet leading to a green throne*
Ayla: Hello. Wizard? Are you here?
*Suddenly, I was blinded by a bright green light. I covered my eyes. When I uncovered them, I flinched. Right in front of me was a giant floating green head*
Oz: I am Oz! The great and powerful! Who are you and why have to come to see me?
Ayla: M - My name is Ayla Hedgehog. I've come to ask for your help to get me back home to my brother in Knotehole. I'm sure he and my friends are worried sick.
Oz: Where did you get those red boots and the glowing mark on your forehead?
Ayla: I got the red boots from Wicked Witch of the East after my house fell on her and crushed her. And I got the mark on my forehead from the Good Witch of the North, she said it would always protect me.
*The Wizard was silent for a few minutes*
Oz: I will grant your wish. *I smiled* But only if you do one simple thing for me.
Ayla: I'll do it! What is it!
Oz: You must kill the Wicked Warlock of the West.
*I froze*
Ayla: But I can't! I've never killed anyone in my life!
Oz: You killed the Wicked Witch of the East, did you not?
Ayla: Th-That was just an accident! I didn't mean to!
Oz: If you ever wish to return to your home, you will do as I command. Now go! And do not return until the deed us done!
*The giant head disappeared. I stood alone in the room for a few seconds & then ran back to the parlor in tears. I told my friends what had happened. After I did, they all got nervous. Then the Wizard called for the Scarecrow. When he came back he told us that he had turned into a beautiful young woman with angel wings. She had asked for the same thing. Then it was the Tin Walrus' turn. This time he had taken the form of a scary blob monster. Again, the same request. Finally, it the Lion's turn. Again the Wizard changed his form, into a ball of fire. The same request. Seeing no other option, we all decided that we would travel to the Land of the West & kill the Wicked Warlock of the West*
