Round bloated Elphaba looked up at her cuffs. Trying for the third time to open them. Having seen them lock, it should have been easy. But her thoughts were elsewhere. Her whole body ached, and the constant kicking and twisting from inside her were making her feel sick.
'Open' she kept willing 'For Oz sake open'.
Click
Falling to the floor not used to her weight she looked up at her open chains.
She did it!
Pushing herself off the rug took so much effort. Feeling like a beached whale she dragged herself to the chair. Grunting as she pulled herself to an upright position.
She could have a good look now at her unrecognizable body. Her hands ran over her swollen belly. It was huge. Her breast ached, she could feel them still filling with milk. Aching to feed the child.
How long did she have?
It was difficult to tell.
It couldn't have been long.
A massive kick hit her rib.
"Easy you".
She said, rubbing the spot. Feeling the tiny foot trying to push through the skin.
She waddled to the door. Holding her back as she moved.
Could she open four locks?
She doubted it. She hadn't been able to see the guard lock it.
Trying anyway, longing for it to open. She became dizzy. Having to shift back to the chair to sit down.
It was pointless.
She couldn't break out of the room.
All her emotions were beginning to edge there way through her. So much had happened.
She cried again. She had never cried so much in her life.
She needed to get her head together and stop feeling sorry for herself. She needed to get out of there before the baby decided to make an appearance.
But how?
Hugging her belly which was propped on her knees. She began crying again. She really was an emotional wreck.
Stupid hormones.
She wanted Fiyero. Her lovable scarecrow. She wanted him to hold her aching belly. Rub it better.
Glinda. Oh, she hoped her friend was ok. Nothing Elphaba thought about was making her feel any better.
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They ran there bodies along the outer wall. Staying close to the tower. So far they had seen no one. The security was pretty poor. Fiyero guessed that most of the soldiers were still out getting Ozma. If indeed that wasn't another trap set by Morrible.
Boq followed Fiyero closely down some hidden stairs leading to a door. They found it unlocked. Stepping inside a guard stood right in front of them. Before he had a chance to speak Boq hit him on the head. Knocking him out instantly.
"Nice".
Said Fiyero. Impressed by Boq's gusto.
"One advantage of being metal".
His jaw squeaked as he grinned.
They slowly made their way down the corridor. Trying to avoid the rats scurrying around, and keeping a watchful eye for any more guards.
They approached a bend. Fiyero stopped, crouched down and peered around the corner. Before them stood another two sentries. Both of whom Fiyero recognized .
The ex-captain of the guard signaled for Boq to remain hidden as he approached the men. Hoping that in the dull light he could pass as human.
Both guards paid no notice of him. Their eyes remained looking forward. Each of there hand grasped a pike which where crossed over the entrance to a cell.
That must be where Morrible was keeping the girls.
They still hadn't registered him.
Standing close to one of them he waved a hand in front of his face.
Nothing.
Not even a flinch.
Boq approached the other and did the same.
"There hypnotized".
" I did wonder why they were taking orders from that trout. Now it makes perfect sense".
There was a rattle as Boq picked the keys from a guards belt. He smiled at them proudly.
"This is way too easy".
Passing then over Fiyero fumbled his way to the door.
" Don't jinx us now".
Ducking under the pikes they stepped inside.
It was damp and cold. The sort of place Boq couldn't stay for long from the risk of rusting. Allowing their eyes to adjust to the black they searched the room for the two witches.
"Glinda!"
Fiyero spotted her tied to a wall. Looking weak. Her eyes barely open. Her clothes dirty. Her body frail.
She didn't look like Glinda at all. Boq was so shocked he couldn't even approach her.
Slipping the key into her cuffs she fell into Fiyero's arms.
She didn't speak, just smiled weakly at both her rescuers.
Picking up the blonde Fiyero looked round for Elphaba. But she was nowhere to be seen.
They all left, squeezing through the blank looking guards.
Fiyero gently placed Glinda down. The torchlight allowed them to see her more clearly. She was covered in bruises. A cut had formed on the bridge of her nose. The cut had a green hue to it.
Trying to remain calm as to not startle the fragile women in front of him. Fiyero asked about the whereabouts of his love. After several attempts, she was able to answer.
"She took her to another room I think. She hurt her Fiyero. I don't know what Morrible did but it hurt. A lot".
Tears filled her eyes as she remembered.
"Ok. Well at least we know she's still here".
Fiyero walked off leaving Boq to pick up Glinda and follow. Knowing that the guards were under Morrible's power they didn't sneak. Fiyero was whispering her name as they pushed on.
Glinda looked at the strong tin man carrying her.
"Boq?"
He nodded knowing that his friend would have scolded him if he had spoken.
A metal door was in front of them. It was the last cell remaining, although judging by the strong door it was a little different.
Once again a guard stood outside. Fiyero strolled over taking his keys and began undoing the locks.
Glinda jumped down from Boq's cold metal arms. Mouth slightly open at what she just witnessed. Fiyero threw her a charming smile as the door clicked open.
Going inside he was jumped upon. As Glinda and Boq entered they saw Elphaba grabbing Fiyero round the neck. She was ready to pounce and had not yet registered who she was trying to strangle.
Her eyes met Glinda's and she let go of Fiyero who immediately turned and embraced her.
"Oh, Fae. You're ok... Your..."
All their eyes dropped to Elphaba's bloated stomach.
"But she's not green? And I know you said she was pregnant Fiyero but-"
"She wasn't this far gone when I left".
"Well, that explains a lot, oh Elphie".
Glinda rubbed her toned belly.
Boq looked perplexed.
"Will explain later".
Glinda said, knowing they didn't have time to cover everything Boq was questioning.
" Morrible?"
Fiyero placed his hands on the large mass making Elphaba jump at his touch.
"Of course. How did you get here?"
"We broke in".
Chimed Boq attempting to remind everyone he was there.
" The guards are charmed. None of them even budged".
His warm hands were still rubbing her gut, never leaving his gaze.
"Doesn't that sound bit suspicious?"
"Come on we better go".
Glinda took her friend's hand. Seeing that her face also had a cut just above her nose. They headed for the exit.
They made there way down the hall.
Elphaba arching holding her back still not used to her new shape.
Glinda slumped trying to grasp any energy she had left.
Boq clanking.
Fiyero still grinning looking at the child in Fae's large belly. Remembering the kick he had received when his hand touched it.
"Please stop grinning like a kid in a sweet shop Yero!"
"Well hello. Isn't this a pleasant suprise".
Morrible stood in front of them, blocking the exit. Fiyero pushes Elphaba behind him.
She had two guards on either side of her. Pikes pointing towards the gang.
"Now do you really think all this is a good idea Elphaba dear? You don't want to exert yourself now do you".
She frowned at Morrible.
"Why are you doing this? Do you really have no respect for anyone?"
"Well, Mr. Scarcrow. Life goes on does it not? Oz needs to brush the past away. Start anew. Why I only read yesterday that a winkie prince has been declared dead! We cant all float around in our bubbles. Welcome to the future of Oz!"
She flung her hands up dramatically laughing.
Glinda stepped to the front of the group her head held high. Energy coming from an unknown source.
"A future that doesn't involve me? Well, I'm still here. I know you had every intention of killing me. But it didn't work. I'm a lot stronger than you think".
"It's ok. You will all be gone pretty soon".
Clicking her fingers the guards approached. Elphaba's breathing hitched. As did Glinda's. The walls around them started to vibrate. Fiyero tossed a look back to Elphaba expecting to see her losing control. But it wasn't her.
Glinda.
The torches on the walls began to shake violently as the group backed away.
"Glinda..."
Warned Elphaba.
Glinda clenched her fists in panic.
Morrible was cackling serval steps behind her army.
There was a loud whistling noise causing all of them to cover their ears. Glinda stood straight her whole body tense. Elphaba had never witnessed anything like it.
A burst of energy escaped Glinda bouncing off the ceiling. The stonework loosened and they began to full down tumbling ingulfing them all.
Elphaba saw Boq standing on the yellow brick road his back turned. He was talking to a cloaked figure. She could not see the strangers face. The person handed Boq a small piece of paper. Boq nodded. The vision ends.