A/N: Thank you to everyone who has reviewed, followed, and favorited my story!

"Enjolras, this isn't real. Pinch me; I must be dreaming," Eponine cried out into the empty theater. Enjolras had done it this time; he had given Eponine her dream. She couldn't believe where she was standing! This stage where brilliant performers had stood before her, dreams had unfolded, and magic had been made. A dragon hung lifeless above her and the rest of the set was left pretty much untouched. A sudden panic attack swept through Eponine as everything sunk in; she was standing on a real Broadway stage where Wicked was performed. She was at the Gershwin Theater!

"Shut up," she breathed. Enjolras gently grabbed the tie from her trembling hands and stuffed it in his pocket. "I am going to wake up and this is going to be over."

"This is really, Ep," Enjolras assured. Eponine just laughed hysterically.

"Now I know I am really dreaming; you never call me Ep," she said shaking her head.

"Well, there's a first time for everything."

"This is my first time standing on a Broadway stage. For the first time in my life, the spotlight is on me," Eponine said in disbelief and shock.

"Happy belated birthday," Enjolras said. "I admit I wasn't going to get you anything; I knew that you wouldn't really want anything material. However, when we were talking the idea suddenly hit me and I knew what do, so I called my uncle and he told me I could take you here as long as I came early enough."

"You are like a fairy godmother," Eponine said in awe. She was too frozen in shock to even move.

"Ah, I love being compared to a fairy godmother," Enjolras said sarcastically.

"Fine, you are my genie then. A wish granter."

"Go on, then. Why don't you sing something?" Enjolras chuckled.

"I don't know what to sing," Eponine said dumbly.

"Well, choose something from Wicked."

"No, duh. I am too excited to think straight."

"Why don't you sing For Good? I like that song."

"It's a duet, Enjy. I won't sing unless you sing with me. I know you must be a good singer!"

"I haven't sung in years, Ep. I don't want to."

"Come on!" Eponine begged, tugging on his arm. Enjolras looked like he was about to murder something.

"I don't know the song well. Singing is for ballerinas and I refuse anyways."

"Ballerinas are silent… Singing is for awesome people! Don't you want to be awesome?"

"Nope. I don't know the song so just stop asking."

"Don't lie! I know you know it! Plus, it's the greatest friendship song of all time, it seems fitting that we should sing it after you did this for me! Don't let me down," Eponine beseeched. Enjolras tried not to look in her eyes; he knew that if he were to do that, he would surely give in. Her big orbs were too irresistible. Unfortunately for him, Eponine grabbed his face and forced him to look at her.

"Fine! Fine. But when my voice is awful, please refrain from laughing," Enjolras grumbled. "And you never ever mention this to anyone we know… or just anyone in general. I cannot believe I just agreed."

"Thank you, thank you, thank you! I will be Elphaba and you can be Galinda. Just sing down the octave."

"I am honored," Enjolras said through gritted teeth. "Can we at least sing a song with Fiyero in it?"

"Nope," she said smugly and smirked at him before walking directly to the center stage. She imagined thousands of fans waiting anxiously for her to sing and bright lights shining on her. With that image in her mind, she began to sing.

I'm limited
Just look at me - I'm limited
And just look at you
You can do all I couldn't do, Glinda
So now it's up to you
For both of us - now it's up to you...

Enjolras loathingly stepped up a couple feet to her right and began to sing with a scowl on his face. He couldn't believe Eponine actually got him to sing; the one thing he swore to never do.

I've heard it said
That people come into our lives for a reason
Bringing something we must learn
And we are led
To those who help us most to grow
If we let them
And we help them in return
Well, I don't know if I believe that's true
But I know I'm who I am today
Because I knew you...

Eponine knew she must be dreaming; she wasn't expecting Enjolras to be a good singer, or even a decent one, but his voice was actually great. It was a little rusty and it was obvious he hadn't sung in a while, but it had so much potential.

Like a comet pulled from orbit
As it passes a sun
Like a stream that meets a boulder
Halfway through the wood
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
But because I knew you
I have been changed for good

Eponine shyly cleared her throat and began to sing Elphaba's lines.

It well may be
That we will never meet again
In this lifetime
So let me say before we part
So much of me
Is made of what I learned from you
You'll be with me
Like a handprint on my heart
And now whatever way our stories end
I know you have re-written mine
By being my friend...

Like a ship blown from it's mooring
By a wind off the sea
Like a seed dropped by a skybird
In a distant wood
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
But because I knew you

Enjolras allowed himself to smile. Even though he didn't like to sing, it felt good to sing with Eponine. She truly did belong here, Broadway was her home. This was her something to believe in.

Because I knew you
I have been changed for good

And just to clear the air
I ask forgiveness
For the things I've done you blame me for

But then, I guess we know
There's blame to share

And none of it seems to matter anymore

The initial shock that Eponine had received was slowly fading away and she was more aware of her surroundings. Slowly she began to move around the stage and drink in every little detail as they sang.

Like a comet pulled from orbit
As it passes a sun
Like a stream that meets a boulder
Halfway through the wood

When Eponine sang, she wasn't just singing a song; she was Elphaba.

Like a ship blown from it's mooring
By a wind off the sea
Like a seed dropped by a bird in the wood

Who can say if I've been
Changed for the better?
I do believe I have been
Changed for the better

Eponine knew that she meant what she sang; Enjolras had changed her for the better. They haven't been friends very long, but this experience was the best thing that had happened to her in a long time. Granted, their friendship wasn't even close to how strong Glinda and Elphaba's was, but maybe one day it will get there.

And because I knew you...

Because I knew you...

Because I knew you...
I have been changed for good...

Eponine began to clap her hands in applause for their impromptu duet, but she leapt three feet in the air when another pair of hands began to clap for them as well. A man emerged from the shadows and made his way up to the stage, still clapping. Eponine recognized the man and greeted him with a smile; it was Enjolras' uncle. At the same time, she couldn't believe he had just heard her sing! What if he hated her voice? She knew he had a lot of influence, and her career would be over before it started.

"Hello!" Eponine said, her voice strong and unfaltering. It was so easy for her to act and cover up how nervous she truly felt.

"Hello Eponine and hello Enjolras! I must say, I enjoyed that more than anything I have seen in a while. I'd say you were ten times better than the current Elphaba. You were so good, in fact, that I think it would be unfair if I didn't say something to the casting director for Wicked. I would highly recommend that you audition for the role. Silly old me, jumping straight to conclusions. You don't have to be Elphaba if you don't want to! You could audition for any lead role that you wanted to, but the way you sang Elphaba's song was truly magical. It's a shame that you, Enjolras, decided to stop singing. I think you could have gone far if you had continued the voice lessons," Enjolras' uncle rambled. For the first time, Eponine couldn't actually believe her luck. Even in her dreams, Eponine had never had so much going for her. Not trusting her voice, Eponine ran up to Enjolras' uncle and hugged him tightly around the middle.

"Thank you so much, sir. It's always been a ridiculous fantasy of mine to be Elphaba; I never thought it could even be remotely possible," Eponine breathed before detaching herself from him and running up to Enjolras.

"This wouldn't have been possible without you," Eponine thanked him as she wrapped her arms around him in a hug. Enjolras despised hugging, but he decided to indulge Eponine so he returned the embrace (rather awkwardly, I might add).

"This is the best day of my life. But sir, do you really think I have what it takes to be Elphaba? Is there even a slight chance I could ever land the role?" Eponine wondered.

"I have faith in you, dear. I know true talent when I see it. When I saw you sing just a moment ago, it became evident to me that Broadway is your home," Enjolras' uncle assured her.

"This can't be happening," Eponine said with a dazed grin.

"Believe it darling because it is happening. True talent deserves to be recognized. If you work hard enough and your dream is strong enough, you can accomplish anything. When you truly listen to your heart, does it say that you want to be Elphaba? Do you feel at home standing on that stage?"

Eponine thought long and hard about Uncle Jack's words. It was true, she had never felt more content or at home in her entire life than she did right there standing upon the stage. She didn't have to listen to her heart to know that it already belonged to the role of Elphaba (and Marius, though she was beginning to have some doubts).

"Enjolras, this is the best birthday present I have ever and will ever get."

A/N: Yay Eponine got Enjy to sing! My summer schedule is pretty crazy so updates won't be regular, but I will hopefully be able to post the next chapter soon.