I'mFlyingHighDefyingGravity: Great idea! I'll use that! Thanks!
Elphaba'sGirl: Well, you don't have a choice with this story. You have to ship Flinda and ship it HARD! LOL! Don't feel guilty!
Elphaba Thropp of Fiyero: Yeah… it's Flinda. A very, VERY strong Flinda.
Elphabalover101: Thanks! I felt Flinda would be the best… shipping brother and sister? *Shivers* Let's not even go there!
Guest: That will happen in a few chapters. Someone else also comes with her (Not WITH her, but the same year as her).
The flashback idea in this chapter belongs to Elphaba'sGirl.
Fiyero and Galinda were happily in love. They would always be seen at the café, the library, or just sitting outside together. Fiyero had read Elphaba's letter and was about to respond when Galinda knocked on his door, asking him if he wanted to go see Wizomania, a new musical, with her. Fiyero looked back over Elphaba's letter. Also, Yero, please don't spend all of your time worrying about me. He decided to go with Galinda and write back to Elphaba when he returned. Smiling, he took Galinda's arm and accompanied her to the performance.
As the days turned into weeks and the weeks turned into months, Elphaba's letter still remained unanswered. Everyday, Fiyero promised himself that he would answer it, and everyday, he never did. When Lurlinemas break came, Fiyero felt horrible that he never wrote back to Elphaba. He could picture her, waiting up in her room for her parents to bring her a letter from him. A letter that never came. Packing the last of his things, he thought of what he would say to Elphaba.
"Fae-Fae, I'm so sorry I never answered your letter. I was with Galinda and… no, that doesn't sound right. Elphaba, I know you were waiting for your letter and –"
"Fifi?" Galinda asked, standing in his doorway.
Fiyero turned around and gave the blonde a small smile. "Hi, Glinny."
"Why are you talking to yourself?"
"I never answered Elphaba's letter," Fiyero said, his voice full of guilt and remorse.
"Oh, Fiyero. I'm so sorry. I should have known that you –"
"No, it's not your fault. I kept on putting it off."
"Because of me."
Fiyero recognized this moment. This was the moment right before the girl dumped him. He wasn't going to let that happen again. Not with Galinda. "I'll see her again in a few hours. It will all be fine."
"If you're sure…" Galinda whispered.
Fiyero walked over to her and kissed her forehead. "I'm sure."
"Okay. Have a wonderful Lurlinemas break. Tell your sister I said "Hi!"," Galinda chirped, kissing Fiyero and skipping out of the room.
Fiyero gave her a small wave as he grabbed his suitcase and headed out the door. He climbed into the carriage and closed his eyes, still not knowing what he would say to Elphaba.
When the carriage finally arrived at Kiamo Ko castle, Fiyero had finally decided on what he was going to say during his apology rant. The carriage came to a halt in front of the large doors. The driver opened the door for Fiyero, who gracefully stepped down and immediately headed for the castle. As soon as he opened the door, he was greeted by the warm smiles of his parents.
"Mom! Dad!" Fiyero smiled as his parents gave him a 'welcome back' hug.
"Welcome home, son," Magnus smiled.
"How was your trip?" Alyena asked.
"It was fine. Where's Elphaba?"
"She's resting upstairs," Alyena answered, watching her son bolt up the stairs.
Reaching the room, Fiyero skidded to a halt. Taking a deep breath, he prepared to face his sister. Slowly pushing the door open, he peeked inside. Elphaba was fast asleep in her bed. Fiyero was about to leave when a loud moan called him back. He turned around and saw Elphaba crying. He ran to her side and knelt beside her bed, rubbing her back.
"Elphaba," he whispered, hugging her.
Elphaba continued to sob, not realizing Fiyero was there. Fiyero lifted her into his arms and slowly rocked her. Slowly, but surely, Elphaba's sobs died down to a small whimper. She slowly opened her eyes and looked up at Fiyero.
"Y-Yero?" she whispered.
"I'm home," Fiyero smiled.
Elphaba pushed herself up and hugged her brother. "I've missed you so much."
"I've missed you, too. I'm so, so sorry I never answered your letter. I just –"
"Yero, I know. I understand you were with Galinda. That's exactly what I wanted for you. To have fun and not have to worry about me."
"Are you feeling alright?"
Elphaba slowly brought her hand to her forehead and rubbed her temple. "I'm fine."
"Are you getting a headache?"
"A little. I'll be fine."
Fiyero quickly jumped up and grabbed a small pill bottle.
"Yero, I'm fine. I don't need to take any medicine right now," Elphaba protested, covering her mouth.
"Fae-Fae, this will make you feel better."
"No. The medicine makes me drowsy and you just returned from collage."
"I'll stay with you the whole time. I promise," he said, walking over to her desk and taking the pitcher of water and a glass. He poured the water and walked back to Elphaba. He saw her scowl as he handed her the glass. "Come on," he encouraged.
Huffing, Elphaba took the pill and drank all the water.
"Good girl," Fiyero smiled, kissing her forehead.
"I'm not a child, Yero," Elphaba huffed as Fiyero helped her lie down again.
"I know you're not. And I promise to stay with you until you wake up."
"O-Okay," Elphaba whispered, her eyelids growing heavy. "Y-You promise?"
"I promise," Fiyero smiled. Elphaba smiled back and pretty soon, she was peacefully asleep.
Fiyero kissed her forehead. He remembered a Lurlinemas he spent with Elphaba when they were younger.
Nine year-old Elphaba woke up early Lurlinemas morning. She looked out the window as saw the beautiful blanket of white snow covering the grounds. She pushed herself up and stretched. Slowly sliding out of bed, she carefully made her way to her brother's room to wake him up.
"Yero?" she whispered, slowly entering her brother's room.
Fiyero muttered something under his breath and turned over onto his stomach, burying his face in his pillow.
"Yero?" Elphaba tried again, gently shaking Fiyero's arm.
Fiyero slowly opened his eyes and look up at Elphaba. "Fae-Fae, what time is it?" he slurred.
"It's time to get up. It's Lurlinemas!" Elphaba smiled, starting to get really excited.
"Why are you up so early?" Fiyero muttered, starting to go back to sleep.
"As I said, it's Lurlinemas morning. Get up!" Elphaba insisted.
Fiyero groaned, but opened his eyes. Elphaba gave him a satisfied smile. "Merry Lurlinemas, Yero."
"Merry Lurlinemas, Fae-Fae," Fiyero said, getting out of bed and hugging his sister. "How are you feeling?"
"Fine," Elphaba smiled. "Come on, let's go downstairs and see if Lurline came!"
Fiyero moved to help her, but Elphaba moved away. "Yero, I can do it myself."
Against his better judgment, Fiyero stepped back. Elphaba took a small step forward and stumbled, but Fiyero caught her just in time. He quickly wrapped his arm around her waist and tried to help her, but Elphaba kept trying to pull away.
"Yero!" Elphaba whined.
"Fae-Fae, please let me help you."
"No! I can do it myself."
"I know you can. I just –"
"Then let me go. Please," Elphaba begged, twisting in Fiyero's arms.
Fiyero hugged her close and kissed her forehead. Elphaba, becoming tired of protesting, slowly calmed down. Fiyero took a deep breath, glad he avoided a meltdown. He helped Elphaba walk out the door and to the steps. Once they got to the stairs, Elphaba stopped.
"What is it?" Fiyero asked.
"C-Can you carry me? Please?" she asked timidly, as if the words pained her.
Fiyero smiled. "Of course." He carefully lifted his sister's feet from the floor and carried her, bridal style, down the grand staircase. He carried her into the parlor, where the large Lurlinemas tree was sitting.
"Lurline came!" Elphaba exclaimed happily as Fiyero sat her down in front of the tree.
Alyena and Magnus came down, hearing the excited voices of their children. "Mom! Dad!" Fiyero smiled, running towards them.
"Merry Lurlinemas, Yero," Alyena smiled, lifting her son into her arms and walking towards the tree. "Merry Lurlinemas, Elphaba."
"Merry Lurlinemas, Mom, Dad," Elphaba smiled as Magnus picked her up and kissed her forehead.
"Okay, I know what you two want to do, so you may open presents now," Alyena smiled, returning Fiyero to his feet.
Squealing, Elphaba gently grabbed a small box with a pink satin bow. Eager to see what is was, she carefully removed the wrapping paper. She smiled when she saw a diary with a large, purple butterfly on the cover.
"Thank you!" she exclaimed, opening the diary to the first page and also finding a pen.
"You're very welcome," Alyena said, kneeling beside Elphaba and kissing her forehead.
Fiyero and Elphaba continued to open their presents, which resulted in loud squealing, giggling, and lots of hugs. Fiyero smiled when he looked at Elphaba. He didn't see his sick little sister. Instead, he saw a young, green girl enjoying life. And he loved it.
Lurlinemas break was wonderful. Elphaba loved the green and blue scarf and new diary Fiyero bought her from the Shiz Store. Elphaba got Fiyero a new jacket and an interesting book on Vinkun history. Soon, it was time for Fiyero to return to Shiz. Giving her brother a hug and promising to be good, Elphaba watched Fiyero climb into the carriage back to Shiz.
Galinda was overjoyed to see Fiyero. After tackling him in a giant bear hug and kissing the lips off of his face, she gave him his gift; an alarm clock with the Time Dragon hanging over it.
"Thank you, Glinny," Fiyero smiled. He pulled out a small box and handed it to her.
Squealing, Galinda opened the box and pulled out a shiny, butterfly broach.
"Fifi, I love it!" she squealed, tackling Fiyero in another hug.
After a while, she stood up and helped Fiyero to his feet. They walked to their rooms together, arm-in-arm.
Two months later, Fiyero and Galinda were sitting under a tree together, both studying.
"Master Tigulaar!" Madame Morrible, the headmistress, called, running towards the couple.
Fiyero and Galinda looked up and smiled. "What can I do for you, Madame?" Fiyero asked politely.
"This letter just arrived for you," Madame Morrible said, handing Fiyero an envelope. Bowing, she turned and walked away, her robes billowing behind her.
"Ooh," Galinda smiled, looking at the stamp, a large brown and white eagle, the national bird of the Vinkus. "Is it from your sister?"
Fiyero looked over the letter again and frowned. "No, it's not. It has the official seal. It's from my parents."
"Open it," Galinda encouraged, giving Fiyero a gentle nudge.
Obeying, Fiyero tore open the letter and read it. Gasping, his hand flew to his mouth, his eyes daring not to leave the page.
Galinda, seeing his reaction, also became worried. "Fifi, what is it?"
Biting his lip, Fiyero handed Galinda the paper. Scanning it over, she realized why Fiyero was so upset.
Fiyero,
Your father and I are terribly sorry to write to you like this. We know you are extremely busy with your studies, but we felt you should hear this. Elphaba has been taken ill. Her condition seems to be getting worse. We found this out when she complained of a violent headache and had an unexpected seizure a few days ago. She moans and screams out in her sleep. You're father and I will be sure to keep you updated.
All my love,
Mom
Galinda looked over and saw Fiyero with his face buried in his hands. "Fifi?"
"I feel awful," Fiyero whispered.
"Fiyero, it's not your fault," Galinda whispered, placing a comforting hand on Fiyero's shoulder.
Fiyero shook his head. He imagined Elphaba having a seizure and falling ill. She was already extremely weak. Who knows what other damage this did to her body. He closed his eyes, trying to rid the image from his mind. Galinda sighed as she tenderly kissed his cheek.
"I have to go back to see her," Fiyero whispered.
"Would you like me to come with you?"
"N-No. It's better if I do this alone," Fiyero whispered, trying to give the blonde a grateful smile.
"Okay," Galinda whispered, kissing Fiyero's cheek.
Fiyero nodded and slowly rose to his feet. He hurried to his room and began to pack for his journey home, back to Elphaba.
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