Chapter 2: What is this Feeling?

Eighteen years passed and during that time Maleficent had been training her daughter, Elphaba, to loathe Princess Glinda, and she was also teaching her everything about dark magic. King Galal and Queen Larena had changed Galinda's name to Glinda when she was two years old in the attempts to confuse Maleficent, but the Dark Witch wouldn't be tricked that easily. It would be Elphaba's job to carry out the plan that would kill Princess Glinda.

"This is what you have been training for your entire live, my Wicked Witch," Maleficent said, before whispering a spell upon her green skinned daughter. "You will murder Princess Glinda, and in turn become the most powerful Witch in Oz! I will give you a few aids that will insure that happens. First, I placed a spell upon you, so your green skin will be hidden. You will only return to your normal green color once the Princess drinks the magic green elixir. If anyone was to see your emerald skin they would kill you without a second thought."

"Not if I kill them first," Elphaba replied, with a cackle, as she gave her black attire a quick check over.

Maleficent grinned at her daughter's answer before continuing, "The second thing I give you is the green elixir bottle. This will be the item that will drive the Princess into an eternal sleep from only her true love's kiss can wake her. Foolish fairies, think I don't know about their little spell to only put the Princess to sleep instead of death once she drinks the elixir," The Dark Witch spat. "That is why I have another item for you my daughter." With those words Maleficent pulled out a dagger. It has the seal of the Dark Witch on it. "Once Princess Glinda falls under the spell, and is asleep, you stab her in the heart. Then, and only then, will Oz be ready for the taking!"

"I won't let you down, Mother," Elphaba answered, as she placed the dagger against her belt under her clothes, so it would be hidden from unwanted eyes. "I had a dream the other night that in the future I will rule Oz."

"Your vision will serve you well, but take heed that you must only give the Princess the elixir when you two are alone in her room. Otherwise the elixir will not be able to hypnotize her. Be weary of Prince Fiyero and the three fairies Madam Morrible, Nanny, and Yackle," Maleficent gripped Elphaba's shoulders to emphasize her point. "They will do everything in their power to protect the Princess, especially Fiyero. With any luck we will be able to sweep the floor with that Prince. Speaking of which...I also give you this magical broom that allows you to fly with ease like a bat."

Elphaba took the broom and looked it over. "It's a sturdy broom. It will no doubt come in handy."

"Also remember, my daughter, you are not alone in your quest. I am here and the winged monkeys as well will do everything in their power so you may succeed. Chistery will be keeping the closest eye on you. It is important however that he stays out of sight. I will send my crow to watch over you as well from time to time. With all this help there is no doubt that Oz will be ripe for the taking."

Maleficent couldn't help but grin widely when she saw her daughter ready to take on her mission. Her brow then furrowed in worry. "Also, please, keep in mind what the weather is. You know what water does to your skin."

"I will be mindful," Elphaba answered. She knew even a single drop of water on her bare skin would cause it to burn. Water was like acid to the Wicked Witch.

"Now go and find Princess Glinda who is nothing but a gorgon in a dress! Go in the name of all that is evil and wicked!"

Elphaba bowed her head, mounted her newly acquired broom, and headed out into the night sky in the direction of the royal Upland castle.

Maleficent let out a great cackle and stroked her crow as she whispered, "It begins."

...X...

That same night Glinda had a pleasant but thought provoking dream. In it her surroundings were completely green. Glinda assumed she was in the Emerald City because of all the green. In her dream she was alone or so she thought.

When the Princess looked to her right there stood a blurry figure. She couldn't make out the person's face, but she could see they had dark raven hair, brown eyes, and this mystery person seemed to be green as well. Glinda didn't think anything of it because if she was in the Emerald City even the people appeared green.

Glinda soon noticed her and this mystery person were holding hands. Several times throughout the dream a shadow form, that looked Maleficent, would appear. Princess Glinda would tremble in fear, but the mystery person would just pull her against their body and, in turn, the silhouette of Maleficent would vanish.

It was like this mystery person was protecting her from the Dark Witch. As long as the unknown figure was with Princess Glinda, Maleficent's shadow didn't have the chance to get near her.

It was when the Princess tried to get a better look at the stranger's face that she awoke. Princess Glinda didn't know what to make of her dream. There was so many questions flooding her mind about it. Why was her dream consumed with green? Who was this mystery person? And were they really protecting her from Maleficent?

After a minute of thought, the Princess came to the conclusion it was, her future husband, Fiyero who was shielding her since she had no other idea who else it could be.

...X...

It was morning when Elphaba found Glinda. In an effort to keep the Princess safe her parents had her go into hiding. She stayed at a cottage just outside the castle. There the three fairies, Madam Morrible, Nanny, and Yackle would keep watch over her.

Princess Glinda was washing her face in the river when Elphaba spotted her, but when she laid eyes on the Princess a strange feeling came over the Wicked Witch. She couldn't describe the feeling, but it was certainly not loathing. Her body felt warm but it was a pleasant feeling, and it scared her slightly because she had never felt it before. Elphaba quickly noticed Princess Glinda didn't look anything like a gorgon that her mother said she would.

"Damn, what is this feeling?" Elphaba whispered, as she tried to calm her quicken heart.

Elphaba thought how she was going to approach the Princess but came up with no ideas. Fate, however, thought of an idea for her.

Once Glinda was done washing her face she stood up and turned to walk away. In turn her golden necklace somehow unhooked itself from her neck and fell upon the ground. Elphaba was hasty to snatch it when the Princess was a few feet away. Then she made her move.

"Hey! Stop!" Elphaba shouted as she ran after Glinda. At first the Princess was frightened but quickly calmed when she saw this mystery woman held her necklace. "You dropped this and...Sweet Oz! You're Princess Glinda!" Elphaba exclaimed in fake shock.

"And you found my necklace, thank you! I would have been so upset if I lost it." Glinda then took the piece of jewelry and placed it back around her neck.

"I can't believe I am meeting the fair Princess Glinda! The Good Witch of the people of Oz!" Elphaba bowed to the Princess within seconds.

"No need to bow...umm..."

"Elphaba, my name is Elphaba," The Wicked Witch finished for her.

"Well thank you, Elphaba, you are truly kind for bringing this back to me, but I really must be getting back to my cottage now. I mustn't stay out in the forest too long," Glinda said, as she turned too leave.

"Wait!" Elphaba called. "Let me escort you back to your home. The Good Witch shouldn't be out here all alone."

"I'm not alone my future husband, Prince Fiyero, is patrolling as we speak. Besides I don't wish to cause you trouble," Glinda answered, as she focused on Elphaba's deep brown eyes.

"It's no trouble at all. It would be my honor to escort you," The Wicked Witch replied, as she extended her hand for the Princess to take.

"Very well," With those words Glinda took the outreached hand. When they touched each woman's face flushed slightly.

Elphaba then grinned in success. So far so good. Her mother's plan was panning out. Before she knew it, if things continued to go this well, Glinda would be in her forever sleep and Oz would be there for the taking.

...X...

"Well here is the border of my family's castle. I thank you again Miss Elphaba for escorting me. That was very kind of you," Glinda said with a smile.

"I was happy to do it. I don't have any friends so it was nice to talk to someone," Elphaba replied, as she finished her sentence with a lonely sigh.

"You have no friends? Oh, Elphaba, that won't do. If you want we can meet by the river tomorrow. Everyone should have a friend," The Princess answered, as she fixed her dress.

"I would love that," The Wicked Witch nodded her head in agreement.

Just then a loud shout came from behind them. Before the two women knew it a figure on a white horse rode up to them and pointed a sword at Elphaba.

"Halt, who are you?" The horseman demanded, as he tapped Elphaba's shoulder with the tip of his sword.

"Fiyero, it's alright. This woman is harmless. She's my new friend. I dropped my necklace and she found it."

"You know how I feel about strangers, Princess Glinda, she could be a spy from an near by enemy or worst. She could be a spy for Maleficent the Dark Witch."

"You must excuse my future husband. He doesn't trust people easily." Glinda pointed out.

"I have good reason to have mistrust towards strangers," Prince Fiyero replied, as his eye focused on the woman only inches from his future wife. "Maleficent works in secret ways."

"Maleficent lives? I thought she was dead," Elphaba lied, pretending to be quite shocked at the mention of Maleficent's name.

"No, she is still very much alive. I would be weary," Fiyero answered, sheathed his sword, slid off his horse's back, and extended his hand to Glinda. "Come, Glinda, my dear, we should get you inside."

"Very well," Glinda then turned her attention back to the taller woman. "Hope to see you soon!"

"Same here," Elphaba replied, with a bow of her head. As she watched them leave out of sight Elphaba mounted her broom and headed back towards her mother's castle. The first part of the plan was completed.

...X...

"Oh, Elphaba, my Wicked Witch you are home!" Maleficent beamed, as she hurried to her daughter's side. "How did things go?"

"Prefect," Elphaba answered. "I found the Princess and talked to her. We are now 'friends' by her standards. She is more trusting than I though." Elphaba didn't mention the strange feeling that had come over her when she first laid eyes on Glinda to her mother. She thought it was for the best her mother had no knowledge of this.

"Rest up my daughter. Tomorrow you must meet with the Princess again. You must build up trust with her, so the plan can go on without a hindrance." Maleficent then kissed Elphaba on the head to send her off.

Elphaba nodded as she hurried off to her room. For some reason Elphaba couldn't get Glinda out of her head, and she didn't mind that at all.