Chapter Seven: True Love
A/N: A belated birthday chapter for Darling Elphie kisses to all Enjoy!
Glinda opened her eyes and smiled widely. It had been 6 months since her proposal to Elphaba and her wedding day had finally arrived. Looking at the clock on the wall, she realized that it was only three o clock in the morning. But even so she couldn't sleep. She was just too anxious. Finally, she heard Nissa calling to her and knew that that's why she was awake.
The little girl stood by her mother's bed, calling her name softly. She was still groggy with sleep and the front of her night gown was rumpled from tossing and turning. Glinda was instantly alert.
"What is it, darling?"
Before she could answer however, Nissa threw up violently. Glinda immediately swung herself out of bed and took Nissa into her arms.
"Oh, Nissa!"
Nissa began to cry, apologizing through her tears, but her mother shushed her gently and waved the apologies away. Bringing Nissa into the bathroom, she ran the tub and quickly got Nissa undressed.
"Mommy, I scared…" Nissa confided this in a whisper, as though it were some secret that could be kept only between her and her mother.
Glinda laughed gently, pouring warm water over Nissa's shivering, sweating body to calm her.
"Want to know a secret? So am I!"
No wonder the three year old was terrified. She was to be the flower girl for the wedding, and to Nissa, an overcautious perfectionist, the job had to be done perfectly. Glinda continued to bathe her daughter gently, helping to soothe her, neither of them speaking the fact that they loved each other. Just being together was enough. Instead, Glinda told Nissa stories of her days at Shiz, seeing the young girl's eyes shine as if it were a story of Heaven. Years after Nissa was born, Glinda still marveled at her daughter's flawless beauty. It was like nothing could mar the milky white skin, flaxen gold curls, and black lashed, smoky blue eyes.
"Mommy, I cold, want warm dwess"
Nissa's voice broke into Glinda's thoughts. Glinda laughed as she responded.
"Sorry, darling, lets get you warm"
She scooped the willing girl out of the murky water and dried her gently. Cuddling the small body to her, Glinda walked back into the warm bedroom and set her down. Pulling the dress out of the closet, she slipped it over Nissa's head and began to brush the golden curls.
Setting a silver tiara on Nissa's head as a hairpiece, Glinda slipped her gown over her head as well. It was made of the finest Vinkus satin, and embroidered with the finest lace from Gilikin. Well made, the dress slid seamlessly onto the good witch's slender form and settled there gracefully. A white pearl tiara edged with Quadling silver and studded with the finest rubies held the white veil that Glinda would wear. Elphaba wore a similar outfit in black. Nissa's however was a light rosy pink. Each of the dresses had been custom made, so no detail was left ignored.
By this time, Elphaba was also awake and dressed as well and begged Glinda for help at the first opportunity.
"Oh sweetheart, my hair looks awful and I can't seem to get it right. HELP!" Elphaba was nearly in tears. She sat at the vanity and watched as under Glinda's capable hands, her disaster became a beauty to behold.
Glinda brushed the long raven hair until it lay sleek and shiny, like a snake, along Elphaba's back. Twisting it gently in her capable hands, Glinda twirled it into an elaborate French Knot, with smoky tendrils embracing the curves of Elphaba's gentle face. When she had finished, Elphaba looked like a Goddess Queen, so refined was her appearance. Glinda lost her breath at the sight. Elphaba looked gratefully at Glinda and scooped Nissa gently into her arms.
"Let's get some food, who knows when we'll have any peace and quiet today."
Nissa and Glinda giggled at the statement, knowing that the gruffness in Elphaba's manner was caused by nerves. Glinda went to Elphie and embraced her, melting against the slim form. No words were said. Just the touch was enough and Elphaba looked visibly calmer. The three ate a meager breakfast as they were much too excited to eat, but didn't want to get sick, either.
Sometime later, the three compainions entered the chapel where the service was to be held and the minister came forward to greet them.
"Are you ready to begin? The guests are starting to arrive and we are ready when you are."
Looking around the room, Elphaba noted that the preparations for the wedding were indeed complete. The walls were adorned with glowing candles and a pink velvet walkway led to the altar. For the vows, Glinda and Elphaba would layer sand in a glass vase (pink and green) and Nissa would finalize it by pouring a layer of white over the top. The jar would then be sealed and would adorn the mantle in their home. This was not traditional, but they had agreed that they wanted to make this day their own.
So, the ceremony started. Nissa skipped happily down the aisle, scattering rose petals and waited for her mommies. As they reached the altar, Elphaba began to speak.
"Glinda, from the moment I left Oz, you filled my dreams and my heart ached with longing to tell you how much I really cared. I loved you then and I love you now, more than any words can express. You fill my heart with love. You are my heart, my life, and my very being." She poured the sand into the vase and stepped back, tears in her eyes.
"Elphaba, you have taught me so much in our short time together. The most important lesson, was how to love. I want our love to last forever. You have made me who I am, and I can't thank you enough for this." She added her layer, and made room for Nissa to seal the vase.
" I wuv my mommies"
She did so, then brought Elphaba and Glinda together. The two witches kissed passionately and hugged Nissa as well.
Finally, they were a family.