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Elphaba Thropp of Fiyero: Well, since Fiyero and Elphaba are brother and sister, there will be some Fiyeraba, just not what we're all used to. If anything, it's Flinda. My first Flinda story (Well, my first Flinda that will actually stay Flinda).
Fiyero waited outside the Ozdust ballroom for Galinda to arrive. He made sure his shirt was tucked in and quickly checked his breath, making sure it didn't stink. Thankfully, it didn't.
Alright, Fiyero. You got this, man! You got this! he told himself. This was his first real date with a girl. He had other girlfriends, but he stayed at home with Elphaba most of the time. They understood, but soon moved on because he didn't have a lot of free time to spend with them. Elphaba tried to get him to go out with them. She tried to reassure him that she was fine, but he wouldn't have any of it. He stayed by her side, helping her.
Finally, he caught sight of a blonde girl wearing a frilly pink dress walking towards him. It was Galinda. Swallowing the lump in his throat, he slowly walked towards her.
"Hi," he said, smiling at her.
"Hi," she said, returning the smile.
"You look really beautiful."
"Thank you," Galinda said, nervously smoothing out the skirt of her dress. "You look… handsome."
"Thanks. Should we… um… go in now?"
"Sure."
Fiyero offered his arm to Galinda, who accepted it gratefully and they walked into the ballroom together. They smiled as everyone waved to them. Fiyero bowed to Galinda and she curtsied as the music started. They danced gracefully together, completely forgetting everyone else there as they looked into each other's eyes.
"So, tell me about yourself," Fiyero said, deciding to start a conversation.
"Well, you already know my full name," Galinda laughed as Fiyero dipped her. "And who my parents are. I'm an only child. My birthday's April 25th. Anything else?"
"I don't know. Anything else you want to tell me?"
"I think that's it. Your turn."
Fiyero spun Galinda around in a circle. "Well, my birthday is August 15th. My middle name is Magnus, the same name as my father."
"Is it old Vinkun?"
"Yes. How did you know?"
"Everybody knows that," Galinda smiled.
"Of course. And I have a younger sister."
"Oh, right. Princess Elphaba. How is she?"
"She's fine," Fiyero smiled.
"Um… Fiyero?" Galinda asked timidly.
"Yes?"
"I don't mean to sound rude or anything, but… is it true?"
"Is what true?"
Galinda was very careful about how she phrased her question. "What people say about her?"
"If you mean the green, then yes."
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to probe."
"No, it's fine. And…" Fiyero licked his lips, "about her having brain damage…"
Galinda could sense this was a touchy subject. "You don't have to tell me if you don't want to."
"It's okay. That's also true. She gets these terrible headaches and she sometimes sleeps into late in the afternoon. She has seizures more often than we would like to mention and she's extremely weak. She can't get around without using crutches or if someone carries her. I remember one time when Elphaba wouldn't wake up and we all thought she was dead."
Galinda gasped softly, bringing her hand to her mouth. Fiyero blinked his eyes and stared over Galinda's head.
"Fiyero?" Galinda asked, looking over her shoulder to see what he was looking at. Not seeing anything, she stopped dancing and led Fiyero over to a table. Helping him sit down, she waited until he snapped out of his trance.
Fiyero was walking was walking down the hallway, his eleven year-old mind wandering this way and that.
"Yero!" Alyena called. Fiyero turned around and saw his mother. "Would you please wake Elphaba up now? Dinner is almost ready."
"Okay, Mom!" Fiyero smiled, running into his sister's room. "Fae-Fae, it's time to wake up now."
Elphaba didn't respond, which surprised Fiyero. Elphaba was usually a light sleeper and would wake up if a pin dropped somewhere in the Badlands.
"Fae-Fae?" he asked, approaching her bed. Elphaba was sound asleep, but something was off about her. "Fae? Elphaba? Elphaba!" Fiyero shouted, shaking his sister's arm, but Elphaba wouldn't wake up.
Fiyero began to panic. Why wasn't Elphaba waking up? Was she dead? She couldn't be dead! He looked at her again. Her chest was barely rising and falling, scaring the Prince all the more. "MOM! DAD!"
Magnus and Alyena ran into the room, wondering why their son had screamed for them. "Fiyero, what is it?" Magnus asked.
"Elphaba won't wake up," Fiyero said, still shaking his sister's arm.
Alyena ran into the room and fell to her knees next to Elphaba's bed. "Elphaba?" she whispered, stroking Elphaba's hair away from her forehead.
Elphaba didn't move or make a sound. "Call the doctor!" Alyena yelled, holding her daughter close.
Magnus ran out of the room to fetch the doctor.
"Will she be alright, Mom?" Fiyero asked, looking at the green girl in his mother's arms."
"Yes, she will be," Alyena whispered, more to herself than to her son.
Magnus returned with the castle doctor close behind him a few minutes later. Alyena quickly handed the emerald princess over to him and he immediately went to work examining her. Taking a deep breath, he turned to face the king and queen.
"Well?" Alyena asked, desperately looked at the doctor.
"She'll be fine. I don't know when she will awaken, though. It's one of the side effects of her brain damage."
The queen bit back her tears and ran to Elphaba's side. "Sweetie?" she whispered softly, squeezing the ten year old's small hand.
Magnus saw the doctor out. Fiyero approached his mother and hugged her. Alyena hugged her son back, biting back her tears. They stayed that way for a long time, until they heard a soft moan. Turning, they looked at Elphaba, who slowly wiggled her fingers.
"Fae-Fae?" Fiyero asked, holding her hand.
Elphaba moaned again and slowly opened her eyes. "Y-Yero? M-Mom?"
"Thank Lurline!" Alyena exclaimed. "Magnus, she's awake!"
Magnus came rushing back into the room. "Elphaba! Sweetie, are you alright?"
Elphaba nodded sleepily as her father brushed her hair away from her face. She pushed herself up and Alyena lifted her into her arms.
"Are you hungry?" Alyena asked, rubbing small circles on Elphaba's back.
"A little," Elphaba nodded.
"Dinner is ready," she announced, ushering her family out of the room and down the stairs.
Fiyero snapped out of his trance and looked at the blonde.
"Oh, Fiyero," Galinda whispered, placing a delicate kiss on his forehead. "I'm so sorry."
"It's fine. She's better now, but…"
"It's okay, Fifi."
Fiyero smiled at his new nickname. "Thank you… Glinny."
Galinda laughed softly and her gaze reverted to her napkin. "I would like to meet her someday. Your sister, I mean."
Fiyero smiled. "I'm sure she would love to meet you, too."
Galinda smiled. "Would you like to go back to dancing?"
"Sure," Fiyero said as he took her hand and led her back to the dance floor.
Later that week, Fiyero walked back into his private room, completely exhausted. Changing into his pajamas, he sat down at his desk. Taking out a black pen and a piece of paper, he began to write his first letter to Elphaba. He decided to leave out the part about the party at the Ozdust. That would bring up too many questions from her. Formulating his letter in his head, he put pen to paper and started writing.
Elphaba sat on her bed, reading her first letter from Fiyero.
Dearest Fae-Fae,
You will be happy to know that I have settled into Shiz and I'm adjusting to collage life very well. The campus is amazing and the teachers are equally so. I am attending all of my classes and doing well. I am happy to report that I haven't gotten into any trouble and have not been expelled. I intend on keeping it that way. But just so you know, I will always stand up for you. I love you so much and I would do anything for you. I hope you keep up your end of the deal and try not to be so stubborn. I know you'll try. Also, Galinda (my girlfriend) says 'Hello'. She's a wonderful girl with blonde hair, blue eyes and a strong love of the color pink. She can't wait to meet you. I miss you more than you'll ever know. I shall see you at Lurlinemas.
All my love,
Yero
Elphaba read and reread the letter. Smiling, she wrote back.
My wonderful brother, Yero,
I'm so glad you're enjoying collage. And I shall try to not be stubborn, just for you. Though, I'm not making any promises. You know how I feel when people are constantly trying to help me. It makes me feel… different. You know how I hate feeling different. I'm sorry, but I will try. I'm so proud of you, Yero. You have no idea. I'm so happy you have a girlfriend. You deserve it. She sounds wonderful. Also, Yero, please don't spend all of your time worrying about me. Be with Galinda. You deserve each other. I would never be able to live with myself if you're not truly happy because you're always taking care of me and constantly worrying about me. I know you say you love and care about me, and I know you do, but Yero, please try to understand. I love you, too. I want you to be happy. I can't believe you got there and didn't have a party the first night. Wait… you did, didn't you? Oh, well. I know you did, so how was it? I'm counting down the days until Lurlinemas. I miss you and I can't wait to see you again.
Your loving sister,
Fae-Fae
"Elphaba?" Alyena asked, knocking on the door and coming into the room.
"Mom!" Elphaba smiled, reaching towards her mother.
Alyena rushed to her daughter's side and hugged her. "Is that a letter from Yero?"
Elphaba nodded as she handed her mother the letter. Alyena took the note and read it, smiling softly. "Ah, so he has a girlfriend. It's about time."
Elphaba laughed. "She sounds amazing."
"Yes, she does," Alyena smiled, handing Elphaba her letter and reaching for the other one. "Is this ready to be mailed?"
Elphaba nodded. She handed her mother her letter to Fiyero. Alyena took it with a smile and walked out of the room.
I miss you, Yero, Elphaba thought as a single tear slid down her cheek. I miss you more than you'll ever know.
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