Well here's the chapter you've all been waiting for…the epic battle scene! Witch vs. Vampire…who will be victorious? (well since I'm not morbidly obsessed with murdering characters I think you can guess)…sorry if you were looking forward to Elphie fighting James but come on that would majorly screw up the plot of Twilight…and Edward's got to have his moment…
The day after Bella left was hard. Esme and Rosalie stayed behind to keep an eye on Charlie and drive the Ozians to and from school. Elphaba sat alone in Biology, wondering what her pale friend was doing at that moment. She was probably still in Phoenix hiding while James tried to pick up her trail and Victoria searched for clues. It was eerie to be constantly alone in the huge Cullen house. The Ozians spent most of their time in the guest room; it was safe and familiar. Stress hung heavy in the air.
The routine continued the next day. Elphaba wanted so badly to be doing something but there was nothing to do. She had to wait until the plot ran its course; which was easier said than done. After school Esme and Rosalie were late. "Something must be up," the green witch hissed as the Ozians sat alone in the empty parking lot. "Maybe they spotted Victoria." Galinda shivered.
"Don't you have a coat?" Fiyero wondered.
"Yes," the blonde insisted. "But I left it inside."
"Come on," Elphaba groaned, getting to her feet. "Let's go get it." The front door was locked but a simple spell remedied that. As the girls passed the main office something caught Galinda's eye.
"Did you see that?" she asked, tugging the green girl's arm.
"See what?"
"I heard papers rustling and saw a flash of red," the blonde explained. At the end of the hallway they heard the gym doors open and then slam shut.
"That was weird," Elphaba muttered as she approached the gym.
"Elphie I'm scared," Galinda whimpered. "Maybe we shouldn't go in."
"You're right," the green girl sighed. "Where'd you leave your coat?"
"In there," the blonde whispered.
"Well then we're going in," Elphaba decided, swinging the door open. Inside the lights were off. Two large windows cast squares of illumination onto the floor. The two witches stepped inside; searching for a pink sequined jacket.
"There it is!" Galinda exclaimed, pointing to a shapeless pink blob in one corner. However before she could grab it the doors slammed shut behind them. They whirled around to see a pale redhead standing between them and the exit. Victoria.
"Hello," the vampire greeted, her hungry black eyes fixed on them.
"Hello," Elphaba responded dryly. "I don't believe we've met."
"Actually we have," Victoria corrected. "Weren't you the one on the broom?"
"Yes," the green witch replied. "I was." Galinda whimpered as the vampire took a step forward.
"It's a shame you followed me," the redhead crooned. "Otherwise I might have let you go." No one answered. Fear gripped Elphaba's heart. They were going to die. "Which one should I have first?" Victoria mused. "How about you?" She gestured to Galinda who squeaked in terror. "After all I never did like vegetables." A sneer was cast in the green girl's direction.
"Vegetables are good for you," Elphaba interjected, trying to distract the vampire from her friend. It worked; Victoria jerked towards the green girl and inhaled deeply.
"You're right," she laughed. "You do have a fairly mouthwatering scent. It's like nothing I've ever smelled before." The vampire stalked towards Elphaba.
"Don't hurt her," Galinda pleaded bravely. She shook like a leaf as Victoria approached her instead. The blonde skittered backwards.
"What did you say?" the vampire purred.
"I said don't touch my friend you filthy streetwalker," the blonde spat, her eyes fervent with a need to save Elphaba. It was the bravest thing Galinda had ever done and her heart swelled with pride.
"Stay away from her!" the green witch warned as Victoria stood before her friend. For a moment the feral redhead looked up to meet Elphaba's panicked gaze. A sadistic grin stretched across her pale face and a hand snapped forward to strike Galinda in the chest. The petite blonde flew across the room and into a wall where she slumped to the ground with a sickening thud.
At the sight of her friend's still form rage pulled Elphaba's magic from her stomach. It gathered in her palms; glowing. Never had the green witch felt such power; and yet she wondered if it would be enough. Without really thinking her hand flew forward and a seething ball of green flame shot towards the vampire. Victoria skipped aside easily. "Cute," she hissed, rushing forward to attack. A wall of emerald energy threw her back before she could touch the witch. Elphaba launched two more masses of fire, but they were both avoided.
"You messed with the wrong human," she snarled.
"That's ok," Victoria shrugged. "I like a challenge." An odd dance began to take place. The vampire would move forward to strike but each time a green shield stopped her. The witch would launch projectiles but they never hit their fast moving target. Neither side gained or lost any ground. Eventually Elphaba began to feel the effects of her magic. Each time Victoria stuck her shield it felt like a blow to the stomach. "Give up little human," the redhead growled. "You're no match for me." She strode forward to stand only a foot from the witch. Elphaba hung her head in mock defeat but as Victoria took a step her hand came up to spew fire in the vampire's face.
With a yelp the shocked immortal jumped back, extinguishing the flames with her hand. A savage roar rumbled from her chest. Eyes flashing Victoria began her attacks again, faster and faster. The green girl couldn't keep track of her opponent, she moved too quickly. And then the witch had an idea. Taking a deep breath Elphaba squeezed her eyes shut and relaxed. Thinking that this was a sign of surrender the redheaded vampire began to gloat.
"I told you that this was a waste of time," Victoria chuckled. "No bratty little human will ever be able to destroy one of us. We are the superior race. If it wasn't for the Volturi we'd have exterminated you centuries ago!" However the witch wasn't listening; she was using her magic to pinpoint Victoria. In her mind's eye she could acutely feel the vampire's presence. As the redhead concluded her rant Elphaba's eyes flew open and a powerful stream of green fire threw Victoria into the gym wall beside Galinda. The vampire shrieked loudly even when the flame dissipated.
"I told you that you messed with the wrong human," the green girl cackled. "Now if I were you I'd run before I do that again." Actually Elphaba was bluffing. She most definitely did not have the strength to do that again; her magic was very weak. Fatigue trembled through her limbs. The vampire could have, would have won if she hadn't believed the bluff. Rather than attack again the redhead grabbed Galinda's limp body and held it in front of her like a shield.
"If you do that again I'll kill your friend," Victoria threatened, fear clear in her eyes. Something about seeing the vampire's arms curled around her best friend, ready to crush out her life, made Elphaba snap. The magic returned with a vengeance, filling her entire being with incomprehensible power. She flew towards the terrified redhead and wrenched Galinda from her grasp. A blast of concentrated energy knocked Victoria across the gym and through the wall. Another blazing projectile sent her flying into the forest, screeching in pain as she tried to stop the fire.
Elphaba's last measure of strength slithered from her body and she fell to her knees beside the unmoving blonde. Tears fell from her eyes and she prayed that Victoria would not return; because she clearly hadn't killed her. At that moment a voice reached the witch's dizzy mind. "Elphaba?" Fiyero gasped rushing to her side. "Elphaba what's wrong?"
"Help Galinda," the green girl insisted. Esme was beside them in a second, lifting the petite blonde witch from the floor. "Is she…?"
"No, she's still alive," the motherly vampire assured them. "But she's badly hurt. We need get her to a hospital. What happened?"
"Victoria," Elphaba managed to choke out before the blackness swamped her.
So what'd you think? Epic enough? Was everyone in character…I wasn't sure if I got Victoria right so let me know…please everyone who reads this please review so I know that you're actually out there…it'd be a great Christmas present…
There will probably be two more chapters…
IMPORTANT: if I get five more people saying I will do a sequel I will do it…if not I won't…it totally depends on whether or not anyone would read it…so let me know!!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
