Chapter 3

"So how did you do on the test?" Uackle asked as she looked over her paper.

"I got a B+." Glinda answered. "What about you?"

"I got a C-." Uackle answered. "I guess I could have gotten worst."

"You could have gotten better." Glinda replied with a smile upon her face.

"Shut up." Uackle said playfully. "I'm proud of this. As a matter of fact I'm going to put this on my fridge."

"You do that." Glinda replied. "See you tomorrow Uackle."

"Bye Glinda." Uackle said as she and the blond woman spilt ways.

As Glinda neared her dorm she saw a bunch of guards around it. "Oh no." Glinda whispered under her breath as she approached them. "What is Oz are you doing?"

"We have orders to search your place." The closest guard informed her.

"What for?" Glinda demanded.

"I'll take it from her, Alaric." Samson's voice came out as he stepped in front of the curly haired witch of the North.

"Samson." Glinda replied her voice filled with annoyance. "Something told me that you would behind this."

"Now, now, Glinda we are here for a good reason." Samson answered. "My keen and dependable second in command, Alaric, saw something flying in the sky right over your home."

"Flying?" Glinda said her voice shaky as a vision of Elphaba came into her mind.

"That is correct." Samson replied. "My guards think it might have landed in this general area, so a detailed search is no doubt in order."

"I'm sure it is nothing." Glinda said. "Besides stranger things have happened in Oz."

"True, but with me leading the guard now...I will make sure no more strange things happen here." Samson answered as he fixed his tall hat that had a golden medal attached to the front.

"Can I go into my own home?" Glinda asked.

"Of course." Samson said. "As long as I make one quick search inside."

"That is not necessary." Glinda replied.

"Just one quick look around is all I ask." Glinda pondered this for a beat or two and decided to grant his request. It was better for him to take a look around when she knew he had no chance in finding Elphaba. Once inside Samson wasted no time looking around. Several minutes passed as Samson continued his search as Glinda went over her school work. At least five minutes passed before Samson approached her. "Well nothing seems out the ordinary." Samson said his voice netural. "Except for this!" Glinda's eyes widen in fear as she Samson holding Elphaba's old black hat. "This is the witch's hat! What are you doing with it?"

"After she died I took it." Glinda confessed. "I did know her and well...I just wanted something to remember her by."

"Why do you want something to help you remember that evil being?" Samson spat.

"She wasn't bad to me!" Glinda replied. "Now please I've that hat back."

"A civilian shouldn't have a item like this. It should go into the Oz files." Samson answered his voice filled with arrogance.

"Samson, please, give the hat back. It causes no harm." Glinda pleaded.

Samson snorted as he handed the hat back to Glinda. "You may hold on to it...for now." Glinda wasted no time clutching it tightly into her arms. "Why you would want to remember that witch is beyond me." With that he went to exit. "Goodbye, Miss Glinda, my troops and I will be back." Glinda watched as Samson and the rest of the guards left her sights.

"Hurry back Elphie." Glinda whispered as she hugged the black hat to her chest.

(Song)

"Fly Back to Me" Sung By Glinda

Sung to the tune "St. Elmo's Fire" By: John Parr

(Start of song)

GLINDA

I wait here, thinking where are you?

I can only hope, your broom speed is true.

When your not here, my heart hurts with a great pain

It brings more harm then, if your skin was touched by rain

I'm losing my mind, why can't these nights be kind?

I can't wait, to see your shining green face

To feel my heart race is all I want,

And to take your lips for a taste.

REFRAIN

So fly back to me, you I want to see

I know love has made my life rich

You're my green witch

I love who you make me be

So Elphaba fly back to me

The sky is your ally, as you fly high (as you fly high)

You wish to hold, but I know your traveling down your road

Please come back soon, I'll be waiting with the moon

Let's forget Oz! And that wizard who was

REFRAIN

So fly back to me, you I want to see

I know love has made my life rich

You're my green witch

I love who you make me be

So Elphaba fly back to me

I don't care what they say, we'll walk our own way

We'll be together I promise one day, one day

So fly back to me, with you I am free

I give you my heart, let our lives start!

REFRAIN

So fly back to me, you I want to see

I know love has made my life rich

You're my green witch

I love who you make me be

So Elphaba fly back to me

REFRAIN

So fly back to me, you I want to see

I know love has made my life rich

You're my green witch

I love who you make me be

So Elphaba fly back to me

So fly back to me, you I want to see

I know love has made my life rich

Fly, so fly, fly back to me

Oooh, fly back to me!

(End of Song)

Night came and went and amazing Glinda had no nightmares. Her mind was still unsettled as she awoke before the sun had even broken the horizon. It would be a beautiful day in Oz unlike other lands surrounding it. There were strong rumors bad storms were whipping their terror throughout other locations. Glinda got dressed and went to make herself some tea, but she had only gotten the kettle out when a loud knocking came from her door .

"Who is it?" Glinda called. When there was no answer confusion gripped her. "Oh no, it must be Samson." She said her voice filled with vex. She tried to ignore the knocking, but it only grew. "Fine, I'm coming." With that Glinda flew open the door angrily only to find Elphaba standing before her broom in hand. "Elphie!" Glinda shouted in pure joy as she pulled the green witch inside and kissed her passionately. Elphaba return the kiss just as strong as she dropped her broom to the floor. When they finally pulled away to catch their breath Glinda spoke, "I was so worried. You were longer then you said."

"I know...I'm sorry about that." Elphaba answered as she cupped the blond's face. "There were bad storms, so that kept me for a while, and I would have been longer if I didn't...well I'm here now."

"If you didn't what?" Glinda asked as she saw Elphaba's eyes leave hers.

"Nothing." The green witch answered quickly.

"Elphie." Glinda questioned her voice rising in concern.

"It's nothing really." Elphaba replied with a calm smile. "I've missed you so much."

"So have I." Glinda returned. "I thought something happened to you."

"I'm all right...really." The green skinned woman said as she pulled the curly blond into tight hug. The embrace would have lasted longer if a high pitch scream didn't come from outside. Elphaba instinctively pulled Glinda behind her and snatched up her broom.

"What in Oz?" Glinda asked her voice filled with fear, however before Glinda knew it Elphaba had rushed out the door. "Elphie, no!"

It was still dark so the green witch had no worries about being seen. A group of young students were running at top speed screaming wildy. "It's that flying demon!" One student cried out.

"It will surly kill us all!" A second yelled.

"Elphaba peered up into the sky to see some sort of creature flying, but she knew exactly who it was.

"Chistery." Elphaba whispered as she watched the flying monkey climb higher into the sky. She then felt a hand on her elbow.

"Get inside now!" Glinda shouted as she dragged the green witch inside and closed the door. "Are you insane? Someone could have seen you."

"Maybe if they were a cat." Elphaba replied with a laugh.

"It's not funny, Elphie." Glinda said.

"Sorry Glin, but you'll be happy to know that I found out what's going on out there." Elphaba said.

"What?" The curly blond asked.

"A group of students saw Chistery." Elphaba answered.

"Are you sure it's Chistery?" Glinda questioned.

"Positive." Elphie replied. "He was probably concern something happened to me and went out to find me. As long as he flies high, near the clouds, then he should be okay."

"You look tired." Glinda said. "I was going to make some tea if you would like some."

"I would love a cup." Elphaba answered as she closed the space between them and kissed Glinda lightly on the lips. "It's good to be home."

After the tea was ready they sat quietly on the couch. Glinda's back pressing against Elphaba's chest as the green witch held the blond.

"Was your trip to see your friend successful?" Glinda asked.

"Very." Elphaba replied. "My friend is setting up the arrangements for a new home as we speak."

"How much longer will you be in hiding?"

"Not sure. I need to check back by the end of this month."

Glinda listened intently as she ran her hands up Elphaba's arms to find an extra of some kind of padding. Before Elphaba had a chance to stop Glinda she had rolled up her black sleeves to revealed her arms who were covered in bandages. "Sweet Oz Elphaba what happened?"

"It's nothing." The green skinned woman said as she tried to roll her sleeves back down.

"This looks like a whole lot more then nothing." Glinda answered as she felt tears building in her eyes. "Please tell me what happened."

"Well..." Elphaba started. "I was already running late, and I really wanted to see you. So, well...I thought I could beat the storm."

"You flew in the rain?" Glinda asked in shock.

Elphaba nodded her head. "I thought I could out fly it. I was wrong."

"Oh Elphie." Glinda whispered, as she gently began to caress the green witch's arms.

"I flew down into some trees but that only helped to a point. My coat aided me for a while until it could no longer repel the water." Elphaba replied as she placed her cup of tea down. "I could only think about getting back to you."

"I wanted to see you too, but I didn't want you getting hurt." Glinda said as she also put down her cup.

"For me however it was worth it." Elphaba added as she turned Glinda around so she was gazing into her brown eyes. Glinda responded by snaking her arms around the green witch's neck before laying a kiss upon Elphaba's emerald lips. "I can't wait to leave this place, so I can be with you without hiding."

"I can't wait either." Glinda answered as she lowered her head to Elphaba's shoulder.

It was mid day and Glinda still wouldn't be back from her classes for a few more hours. This was the most boring part of the day for Elphaba. She hated waiting. How Elphaba wanted to go outside and be out in the elements of nature, but she knew that was unsafe. To pass the time Elphaba began to read the paper. She found reading helped her pass the time the fastest. She looked over every article, but only read the column about the unknown flying demon and how Samson assured the citizens of Oz it would be caught and killed. As Elphaba was about to turn the page she saw something pass by the window at great speed. The green witch's head shot up but didn't get a chance to see it. However as soon as she went back to reading it passed by again. With that Elphaba rose from her chair, broom in hand, and went to the window. She slowly opened it and looked outside. Her eyes scanned her surroundings, but she didn't see anything at first. A few more seconds passed before Elphaba saw a familiar tail sticking out from some bushes.

"Chistery." She whispered loudly. Hearing his name being called the flying monkey poked his head out from the leaves. "Get in here." Chistery only nodded before flying through the window. "You crazy little monkey. Don't you know it's dangerous flying outside especially when people will be looking for you?" Chistery only bowed his head in guilt. "I know you were worried about me, but you have to be more careful...alright?" Chistery nodded as his eyes glance over the room.

"Glinda?" He asked.

"She's not here right now." Elphaba replied as she closed and locked the window. "Come on let's get you something to eat."

A few hours passed before Glinda got home. She was surprised to see Elphaba as well as Chistery sitting at the table.

"Glinda!" The winged monkey said in delight as he clapped his hands.

"Hello Chistery." Glinda returned with a wide grin. "Well I'm happy Samson and his guards didn't get to you."

"I'm surprised they haven't caught him yet with his flying around especially in broad daylight." The green witch said. "Good thing he hides well."

"He is a smart one." Glinda replied as she too sat at the table.

"I will be leaving again soon." Elphaba said quite suddenly. "Chistery gave me a note from my friend. I can see how the new settlement is coming along."

Glinda remained silent for a beat or two before saying, "Just don't fly in the rain."

"I won't." Elphaba answered. "I leave tomorrow morning, but I shouldn't be as long as my first visit."

"As long as you come back safe I don't care how long you take." Glinda said as she reached over and took the green hand in her own. Suddenly a loud horn was heard signaling for the Ozians to come out of their homes. Glinda slowly rose to her feet and exited to the outdoors. There was Samson talking to a large crowd. The rest of the guard behind him.

"I know a lot of you are worried especially with this flying demon about, so my guard and I will be doing more searching in private homes and areas, starting tomorrow. Go now and remember you are all safe as long as Samson and his elite guard are here." With that the group of Ozians left. Some looking more relaxed while others looked unsure. Glinda shook her head in disgust and was going to walk back inside, but Samson called to her. "Hold on one moment Miss Glinda."

"What do you want Samson?" She asked.

"Just to talk." He answered his voice carrying a slight crafty tone as he brought a hand to the blond's shoulder. Elphaba watched from the window. Her anger rising as she saw Samson so close to Glinda. "I hope your mind if more at ease."

"Oh of course." Glinda replied her voice neutral.

"That's good to hear." Samson answered as he pulled Glinda even closer to him, so their faces lingered dangerously close. Glinda's expression showed she was clearly uncomfortable. "Very good to hear." That was all Elphaba could take as she grabbed the closest thing to her which was an apple and threw it at him. The apple hit Samson in his helmet making him jump back. "What in Oz?" He looked around but saw no one who was responsible for throwing the object.

"I must go now. Goodbye Samson." Glinda said as she hurried inside the Shiz dorm.

"But...I" Samson shuddered still perplexed about the random apple hitting him.

"How I despise that man." Glinda said once inside as she was met with a tight hug from the green witch. "Thank you for throwing that apple."

"If I wasn't hiding I would have done more then just throw an apple at him." Elphaba replied her voice strong.

"They are going to start searching more." Glinda said. "This place is becoming less safe for you everyday."

"What else is new?" Elphaba answered with a small chuckle.

"I think you should leave tonight. I think it would be safer then leaving in the morning." Glinda said.

"Your probably right." Elphaba replied. "As soon as darkness falls Chistery and I will be on our way."

Glinda laid in her bed staring at the ceiling. Elphaba and Chistery had left only hours before. The sound of rain was dancing upon the roof making Glinda more worried about the green witch. She had faith that Elphaba and Chistery could out fly the storm. It would be a few more hours before sleep found Glinda and put her mind at ease...at least for now.

It was afternoon of the next day before Elphaba and Chistery got to the green witch's friend, who happened to be a dragon. She was sitting on a hill picking at a bone from some kind of animal. Her eyes quickly brightened when she saw Elphaba and Chistery coming in her direction.

"Good day Kaida." Elphaba greeted as she tipped her black hat to the dragon.

"Same to you Elphaba and Chistery." Kaida answered as she threw her bone away. The dragon had orange scales, her eyes were green, and her horns were blood red. "Your early."

"We had some problems with Samson and his guards." Elphaba answered. "Besides it's safer to travel in the night."

"This is true." Kaida said. "Now follow me and I shall show you your new home if you approve of it." With that Kaida motioned to Elphaba and Chistery to hop onto her back. "I know you like to fly, but I'm faster." The green skinned woman couldn't argue the dragon was right and she was in no mood to debate it.

Glinda was eating her lunch outside under some trees when Uackle came up to her.

"Glinda, hi! Long time no see."

"Hello Uackle." Glinda answered cheerfully.

"Mind if I eat lunch with you?" Uackle asked.

"No, come sit." Glinda replied as she moved her books to one side so the young girl could be seated. "So how have you been?"

"Pretty well, how about yourself? I haven't seen you and out and about lately." Uackle said.

"Well you know...I have been trying to stay ahead of my school work." Glinda answered.

"Glinda can I ask you a question?" Uackle asked.

"Sure." Glinda replied as she started to take a long sip of water.

"The Wicked Witch of the West is still alive isn't she?"

Glinda almost choked on her drink as she replied, "What makes you think that?"

"It just makes sense." Uackle answered. "I mean the hat was warm when I came over the last time and you told me yourself you never tired it on."

Glinda couldn't get her words together. Uackle had figured it out. "You mustn't tell anyone."

"So I am right." Uackle replied in a loud whisper.

"Yes you are but you must swear you won't tell anyone." Glinda said. "It's extremely dangerous for her to stay here."

"I swear, but if it's so dangerous then why does she linger?" Uackle asked. "What could the Witch of the West possible want that makes her stay?"

Glinda could only smiled as she turned to Uackle before saying, "She wants me."

"So what do you think?" Kaida asked. "The land is beautiful here."

"Your not kidding." Elphaba replied. "I love it."

"I thought you might." The dragon answered. "I need more time however, to get a tower made."

"That's fine." Elphaba said as she turned to Chistery. "You like?" The winged monkey nodded his head vigorously in approval. "I thank you Kaida. You are truly a great ally and friend."

"You are quite welcome my friend." The dragon replied. "I will do anything for the Wicked Witch of the West."

The following day was a day off from classes so Glinda went off to the market. It was on the border of Oz and many came to sell well priced goods. Glinda loved to go to the market, but rarely had time to visit it. So after gathering a bag of things together she went off. It didn't take long to arrive especially when one travels by bubble. Once there the majority of people were extremely excited to see her. Glinda was a huge idol even in other lands, so after answering a sea of questions and making a few comments of her own Glinda began to look around, but it was when she was studying some new dresses when a voice came from behind her.

"Well, well, it's good to see a familiar face."

"Well Kaida we will be sure to visit again soon." Elphaba said as she tipped her hat downward.

"Always a pleasure." The dragon replied.

"I'm just happy your well especially after your ordeal with Fiyero."

"Don't even mention that bastard's name." Elphaba spat. "He was just a jealous man. He couldn't even take that I loved Glinda and not him, I mean he went insane when I told him, and not to mention him trying to kill me after I turned him back to a human."

"Well good thing he is dead then." Kaida replied with a nod.

"Yes it is. Who knows what he would have done to Glinda to get revenge on me." Elphaba said as she got on her broom. "Farewell my friend. We will meet again soon."

"Farewell Elphie...farewell Chistery." Kaida answered. "Let the wind be on your side not to mention the rain clouds."

"I can't believe my eyes." Glinda said in shock. "Is that really you Fiyero?"

"It is I." He answered with a grin upon his face.

"I thought you were dead." Glinda replied.

"Most do." Fiyero answered. "I was on my way back to Shiz for a visit but stopped here first."

"Well you can travel back with me if you want." Glinda suggested.

"That would be fantastic." Fiyero answered.

"I must tell you something of great important as well." Glinda said. "But it must wait until we get back to Shiz. It's not safe to speak there words here."

Some time passed before Glinda and Fiyero returned to familiar land. "This brings back memories." Fiyero said with a smile. "I have missed then place."

"Come and sit and I'll put some tea on for you." Glinda replied. After the tea was made they made light conversation before Fiyero remembered the important info Glinda had wanted to tell him."

"Now, Miss Glinda, tell me what is so urgent."

"Well I know you probably won't believe me at first, but keep in mind the information I tell you is true." Glinda said.

"Alright tell me." Fiyero replied.

"It's about Elphaba." Glinda answered.

"What about her?" Fiyero asked his face looking confused.

"She's alive." Glinda replied without faltering.

"She lives?" Fiyero asked in shock.

Glinda could only nod in excitement. "She should be back either late tonight or tomorrow. Isn't that great news?"

"Oh, it is news indeed." Fiyero said his voice quite calm. "If you don't mind I'm going to take a walk."

"Sure." Glinda replied a bit confused that Fiyero didn't act so overjoyed.

"I'll see you tomorrow morning." Fiyero said as he went towards the exit. "And if you see Elphaba before then don't tell her you saw me. I want it to be a surprise."