Authors Note: Well I wanted to start this chapter extra early because I feel bad if I make you guys wait way to much… But I have been ubberly busy with school and crap. After it ended I started writing again but got very sick.:sad face:im still sick I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and im also insulin resistant which means I produce to much insulin. So I am deeply sorry for taking forever. Like I promised, whoever helped me the most with this idea for the chapter would be dedicated to them well we have our winner… Just because I picked one person means nothing, you guys mean a lot to me so I really hope that I don't make you feel bad… Anyways…..

This chapter is dedicated to….

Audrey aka siriussirius… Thank you so much for that suggestion it rocks he he…

Chapter 6

The door opened to reveal a small, old, stumpy looking woman. The smile that Elphaba had on her face quickly disappeared as fast as it came.

"Hello dearies, what can I help you two with?" She was soft spoken and her tone seemed to greet the girls.

"Who," Elphaba coughed hoping he voice would sound stronger and not so weak and pathetic. She started again " Who are you and what are you doing in MY house?"

"Oh my, umm why don't you two lovely ladies come in for a cup of tea hmm?"

"I-I don't think.."

"Oh Elphie, stop being so rude, the woman invited us in for tea," She turned to face the mysterious woman, "We would LOVE to come in for a cup of tea, thank you."

With that said, Glinda walked into the small looking cottage, Elphaba and the woman followed slowly.

Elphie's breath caught in her throat as she cautiously walked around the house. Nothing major has really changed. It kinda looks the same from when I was growing up here.

"Oh please, won't you sit down and make yourself comfortable?" The woman said while bustling around grabbing cups, saucers, and other various items.

"Why thank you Miss…." Glinda started.

"Oh just call me Rosalie, and what are your two names?" asked the mysterious woman.

"Oh I'm Glinda, and this is my friend Elphaba."

Rosalie stopped what she was doing when she heard Elphaba's name and turned around with a slight frown on her face.

"Elphaba is it?"

This time Elphaba stopped examining the cottage and looked at the old woman.

"Yes my name is Elphaba, have we met somewhere before ma'am you look oddly familiar." questioned the green witch.

"Tell me dear, how is Nessa doing in Shiz with you? Still in that wheelchair of hers?"

But before Elphaba could answer Rosalie continued, "If your father was still alive he would have been so proud of you Elphaba, taking care of Nessa like that."

"Wait hold on, you know my father? Who are you?"

"My dear, after you left for Shiz University, your father needed help with taking care of your sister Nessa. So I volunteered to come and take care of her while he worked. I worked for him for about two years until Nessa made it into Shiz. After she left he didn't need me anymore, so I left. About a year ago I got word that your father was ill, doctors said it was some type of disease but I personally think that it was from a bad case of heartache.

When I got here, your father lay ill on his death bed, and he asked me that when he died if I would watch over his house for him. I agreed and ever since then, I have been watching over this house. And today my dreams have come true, I have finally have met the one person that I would love to met before I pass. We all know that I'm not going to be here for much longer. So I thank you for fulfilling an old woman's dream."

Elphaba and Glinda just sat in the wicker chairs in shock of Rosalie's tale.

"Wow, I had absolutely no clue of any of this, If I had, believe you me I would already have come and taken the house." Elphaba said.

"Well dear; I want you to know that if you ever need anything, anything at all, I am here for you. I unfortunately have no children of my own, so please don't be bashful in asking."

"Well Rosalie I hope it's not too soon but could I perhaps take you up on that offer? You see Glinda and I need to talk to the great Wizard of Oz about some important matter and I was wondering if you could watch the house until we get back."

"Oh of course I'll watch the house for you, I was hoping that I wouldn't have to leave so quickly since this practically is my home in a way."

Elphaba smiled, "It is and always will be your home also, you are always welcome here."

Rosalie rubbed her hand together and got up.

"You two have been traveling for quite awhile now both of you will go upstairs get washed and sleep; it makes perfect sense to start traveling again with a fresh mind and not tripping over your feet. Now up and go." Rosalie practically shooed them up the wooden stairs.

Finally Glinda spoke "Thank you very much ma'am, we appreciate it very much. Now come on Elphie sleepy time."

As Glinda said as this she was pulling Elphaba up to her feet and pushing her up the stairs.

"You're welcome, wash towels are in the bathroom in the bedrooms."

There were two bedrooms this way both women could have their own privacy. Glinda went into the bedroom on the left, Elphaba on the right.

As Elphaba walked in the bedroom she stopped almost immediately, it was the bedroom that she grew up in when she was younger.

She turned around, and closed and locked the door. Turning back around, she headed towards the bathroom. It was almost as she remembered it to be only simple things were changed.

After she got washed and cleaned, she took off her thick boots placed them next to the bed and gingerly climbed into the soft bed.

"I'm finally home" With that, Elphaba feel into a deep sleep.