1Disclaimer: Still don't own anything. Nothing except the original thoughts and speech. There is a bit of that. BTW, sorry if I seem vague. I've only seen the play once and I have a terrible memory.

Chapter 5: Betrayal? Unfortunately

Elphaba tapped her foot as she waited for the train to come. Would it be late? Oh, how she wished she could make time go faster! She noticed Galinda wander onto the train station and distractedly said hello and asked what was wrong.

"It's Fiyero!" She burst out, dropping her head into her hands. "He's been acting so different lately! I mean, he's been thinking!" She shuddered at the thought. "I don't think he's perfect anymore and I still want him!"

At that moment Fiyero himself arrived on the station with a bouquet of flowers. Galinda said, "oh Fiyero!" and went to except them, but he just laughed and handed them to Elphaba.

She took them, blessedly free from blushing. She had been getting much better at that lately, and it was a relief. "Thanks."

"Your welcome. You know, I've been thinking-" he put up his hands when Galinda made a very exasperated noise. "It's dangerous I know, but it was worth the risk. I was wondering if you shouldn't tell the wizard about Doctor Dillamond."

"That's brilliant!" Galinda burst out, as if on the verge of tears. "Yes! We should all protest! Why, since Doctor Dillamond had his own, unique way of pronouncing my name I will no longer be known as Galinda," she threw her arms out dramatically, "but, Glinda!"

Oh, by the Unnamed Gods. She was acting as though she expected all of Oz to stop for her.

"Oh." Fiyero frowned/smirked with amusement. "Um, okay- Glinda. I'll see you around Fabala." He waved good-bye to Elphaba, and headed away from the station.

The train pulled up. "Well, I guess this is bye for now Galinda."

"It's Glinda now!" Glinda pouted, crossing her arms over her stomach.

Elphaba looked at her, actually feeling sorry for her. "Well, if you're going to be like this about it than come with me."

Glinda looked up. "What?"

"Come with me to the Emerald City."

Glinda grabbed Elphaba's hands. "Oh! I've always wanted to see the Emerald City!"

"One short day in the Emerald City . . ."

Elphaba staggered at the sight. "There are buildings tall as quoxwood trees!"

"Dress salons!" Glinda pointed.

Elphaba found one of the passions of her life. "Libraries!"

"Palaces!"

"Museums a hundred strong. There are wonders like I've never seen!"

"It's all grand!" Glinda trilled.

Elphaba swelled. "And it's all green! I think we've found the place where we belong. I wanna be in this hoi polloi! So I'll be back for good some day,"

"to make my life and make my way." Glinda agreed. "But for today we'll wander and enjoy!"

Glinda accepted a flyer from someone and wandered to where Elphaba was standing stock still with her eyes screwed shut. "Elphie, c'mon! We'll be late for Wizomania."

"I wanna remember this day always. Nobody pointing, nobody staring! I finally fit in here. I'm gonna stay here forever!" She giggled uncannily like Glinda, flipping her hair over her shoulder flawlessly before running into the crowd with her friend.

"The wizard will see you now!"

Elphaba walked slowly into the hall with Glinda crowding against her. "Glinda, get back!" She hissed when a huge golden head she thought was decoration came to life.

"I am Oz, the great and powerful! Who dares to enter my presence?"

"Elphie, do something!" Glinda hugged her friend's arm.

"I am Elphaba-" Miss Thropp didn't get any further, but thought, 'the green and insignificant.'

"Elphaba?" A small man with white frizzy hair popped from behind the head and came towards her. "My dear Elphaba, I've been waiting for you!" He caught her inquisitive glance at the head. "Oh, that. Security, if you know what I mean. And you are?" He came towards Glinda.

"Glinda you Ozziness. The 'ga' is silent." She shook his hand purposefully.

"Wonderful." He explained to Elphaba why she was here, and how much he treasured the citizens of Oz like his own children.

Then Madam Morrible walked in. She nodded when Elphaba exclaimed her surprise. "Yes, you see the wizard is a very agreeable man." She presented a book, telling Elphaba that she could only read a few spells, and with years of practice.

"This is my servant Chistery." The wizard said, introducing a monkey with a red coat. "Every day he watched the birds flying outside, wishing he could join them. Perhaps you could grant his wish Miss Elphaba?"

Elphaba took the book and sat down. "Now, don't be disappointed if you don't succeed at first. You may not- sweet Oz, she's doing it!" Madam Morrible leapt back as Elphaba chanted and the lights flickered.

Elphaba waved her hands over the book, chanting the spell and looking at the wizard and Madam Morrible for approval. They looked delighted. Suddenly there was a clash of thunder and Chistery began shrieking and dancing around the room, tearing at his coat. Elphaba leapt up, horrified. The monkey couldn't speak! "Wha- what's wrong with him?"

The wizard clapped as two wings sprouted from Chistery's back. "Excellent! You did it my girl! Wonderful job!"

"No! This isn't what I wanted-" Elphaba cried, then gasped in horror as the wizard threw back a curtain to reveal a cage full of cramped, swarming monkeys with wings.

"No!" Snatching up the Grimmerie, Elphaba ran with Glinda right behind her.

.-.

Wheee! I wonder what will happen next? Kinda boring though. Eh?