Chapter 7

Lin's POV

Dancing through Life was one of my favorite songs from Wicked. So I just had to see if

Fiyero or Dad would show me their dance moves, just as a small joke. Even though I did

feel bad about leaving Jen behind while Meg pulled me away to give me this amazing

charm bracelet she had just given me. It made a clinking noise as the charms hit one

another while I almost ran through the crowd to find Fiyero and Dad. Finally I found

them. They were of course sitting near Elphie, and Mom near the edge of the dance floor.

And to my surprise Nessa was standing with them with a munchkin I have never met

before. "Ness, hey when did you get here?" I asked happily. Nessa smiled and explained,

"Hi Lin, just got here maybe an hour ago. Oh and this is Rye my fiancée." I smiled

brightly. Nessa had actually found a man that loved her for her. "Well, nice to meet you

Rye." I said politely. Rye was tall for a munchkin. He stood maybe an inch above Ness

and had blonde hair and blue eyes, He was sturdy but looked built. "The pleasure is all

mine You Loveliness." People called me that because that called Mom you goodness.

Pretty funny well at least I thought it was but I then remembered what I had came over

here for. "Dad, Fieryo, I need to ask you a favor.' I said feeling kind of tired. "So

sweetheart, what is it?" Dad asked cheerfully. "Will you guys do the dance moves to

Dancing through Life? I mean this is your guys song." I joked hearing Mom and Elphie

begin to laugh as well. Dad just smirked and turned to Fieryo. "What do you say Fiyero?

For old time sakes?" Fiyero just chuckled easily and nodded. They both walked over to

the dance floor and began to dance very good. They were dancing like they were limb free

which is of course the point because Fiyero was turned into a scarecrow by Elphie to save

his life. Mom and I were laughing so hard I think we began to get tears in our eyes, but

then Mom noticed my bracelet. "Oh Lin where did you get this beautiful charm bracelet?"

She said with smile. "Oh Meg gave it to me this evening. She said it was a symbol of our

family. And since this was a friendship ball she wanted to give it to me because she says I

am her best friend." I explained with a smile. "Oh well that was very sweet of her.

Speaking of which where is Meg?' Mom asked sounding carefree. I looked around and

sure enough on the other end of the dance floor was her and Dimitir. Both of them were

just dancing casually like but looked good doing it. "Oh I see her. Oh Dimitri and her

looked so good together don't they?" Mom said with a squeak in her voice. Elphie and I

both nodded and I returned my attention to Fiyero and Dad as the song ended. "You

know what Glinda. I think our husbands would make wonderful scarecrows. Don't you

think?" Elphie winked at Glinda with a smile. "Oh yes they would be wonderful

scarecrows, maybe we should go and stick them out in the cornfield. Dad and Fiyero

glared at Mom as they walked back over to us. But it wasn't the serious type of glare but

a funny haha type. The music began to slow and a romantic slow song began to fill my

ears. Mom looked at me with pleading eyes. I knew she didn't like leaving me alone but I

knew how bad she wanted to go. "Go on you guys. I'll be fine." I said happily but

Elphie's face didn't look happy at all. In fact it was filled with the same kind of tension

and worry I had seen on Jen's face earlier at the mention of me being alone. "Wait, Lin go

find Jen. Please I am sure she would be your partner." Fiyero joked taking Elphie's arm

and gliding her off to the dance floor. Dad gave me the same do as he says look while he

led Mom to the dance floor too. As well Rye did the same thing with Nessa. Now this

was the sucky part of being fourteen and being the only teenager out of your family. But I

mean I might as well go find Jen. Wait speaking of which was Jen? I hadn't seen her since

Meg took me away from her. In fact I don't see her anywhere. My heart quickened at the

thought of where Jen was. I looked over to Megan who had her eyes closed and Dimtri's

and her forehead were together moving in perfect sync with each other. But seeing them

dancing made my nerves calm down and I began to forget about Jen for a moment. They

looked too perfect together, they even began to look like they shared the same love like

Mom and Dad, or Elphie and Fiyero did when ever they were around one another. The

song seemed a little too fast and the song ended while Dimitri took Meg into a dip and

placed a sweet gently kiss on her lips. They continued to kiss even when he brought he

back up. My heart leaped with happiness for Meg. She had found love and I don't think

no body could change her mind. But I was knocked out of my thoughts when Elphie came

over and sounded like she was about to loose it. "LIN, I thought we told you to find Jen."

She seemed really angry at me. He face was twisted with worry and anger. My mind went

a blur and just started to babble. "Um, well I was going to but I saw Meg and Dimtri

dance and my mind began to wonder and I sort of forgot. I'm sorry Elphie I really didn't

mean too." Her face softened but not all the way. Until thank goodness Mom came to my

rescue. "Hey Elphie, relax she was just fine here watching Meg. I mean seriously what is

up with you, Norbert , and Fiyero? You guys seem so tense tonight and go crazy when

anyone says anything about Lin, or Meg being alone." But then she stopped her face grew

pale. Her eyes switched to Elphie with fear. "No, Elphie you didn't did you?" Did what? I

thought getting really scared now. Elphie's eyes shot to the floor. "I didn't want to tell

you Glinda. I was frightened and this ball meant everything to you. The vision was clearer

this time yes but I mean it was close to the same one I had the other night." Elphie

explained with regret. WAIT! Elphie had two visions and why didn't she tell Mom about

the second one? She always does. "It's okay Elphie as long as everyone is accented for

and safe." Mom said letting her anger fall from her. Mom wasn't one to loose her temper

that often. "Wait, I don't see Jen anywhere. She was suppose to stay with Lin or you the

whole night." Dad explained and I could see the panic coming on his face. The I noticed

Dimtri coming over towards us. His face filled with concern. Then I noticed why. Megan

was not with him. My heart began to beat faster and faster when Dimitri asked, "Hey have

you guys seen Megan. I can't find her anywhere." Everyone gasped and eyes fled through

the crowd trying to spot Meg or Jen without any of the guests noticing if anything was

wrong. But then out of the corner of my eye I saw Meg's yellow dress go thought eh

kitchen door with some servant. "There," I said quickly pointing to the door.

Megan's POV

I don't think I had ever enjoyed a better dance than I did just now. Sadly I was beginning

to burn up and my lips were dry. I parted slowly from the sweet kiss. "Sorry Love, but I

am very thirsty." I said sadly. Dimitri only giggled and led me to the refreshment table.

"Meg, I have to go and see Mr. Dee. His is an old professor of mine. It will only take a

moment." Dimtri explained as he pointed to a older looking man with grey hair. I nodded

completely understanding. As Dimitri left I noticed that there wasn't any drinks on the

table. But then I felt a tap on my shoulder. "Excuse me, Ms. Megan." came a voice form

behind me. I turned around to see a short servant man standing in front of me. I noticed

that he had his face covered by an emerald cloth and that he was shorter than me by maybe

a good four inches. But I brushed the cruel thoughts from my mind and acted nice. "Yes,

is there something I can help you with?" Surprising my voice sounded completely normal.

"Well, I noticed you were looking for a drink. You see must of the drinks are in the

kitchen if you come with me, I will get you one if you like." he explained sweetly. Pressing

against my better judgment I smiled and nodded easily. "Thank you that would be nice."

He nodded and lead me to the kitchen door. I went in first as he held the door open for

me. But my eyes widened and my heart jumped when I saw Jen laying on the floor

coughing her head off like she was terribly sick. "Jen, Oh Jen what happened are you

alright?" I said sounding completely scared as I ran to Jen's side and undone the roped

tide around her wrists. In between coughs she happen to say, "Meg, get out trap." Trap?

"Yes, I am sorry to say this Ms. Megan but this is a trap." The servant said evilly.

"Who…. Are you?' I said trying to sound demanding but failed to the shaking of my voice

and body. He chuckled removing the cloth from his face. I almost screamed in fear from

what I saw. It was Boq and he was human well almost human. Small patches on tin were

on one cheek ,a piece of his lip, near his eye and a bit on his neck. "No," I breathed really

showing I was scared. "Yes, my dear it is I, Boq. Thanks to that brat of yours. She turned

me almost human with that shot of her wand." I pulled Jen into my arms. Her cough fit

had stopped but I noticed that she looked very sick. Her eyes were watery, her face pale

as a ghost and it felt like she was running a fever. "Oh, if you want to save Jen. I can do

that for you." he said with a sort of pleasure in his voice. I looked at him suspicatiously.

"What do you want?' I asked coldly. He chuckled again and brought out a small wine

glass with some kind of red liquid in it. "All you have to do is drink this and Jennifer will

be healed and addition, no harm will come to any of the guests or your family." He offered

me the drink and placing it in my hands. The liquid looked like it was blood but I didn't

smell like it. "Oh or you could let everyone perish including that Lover boy of yours." My

eyes shot up in fright. No not Dimitri. My heart ached, what would I do if anything

happened to him or Lin. I would never forgive myself. "You promise?' I said sounding

even more frighten. He nodded and took his finger and crossed it over his heart. I looked

and stood with the glass and laid Jen's head easily on the floor. I signed with fright. I

closed eyes and whispered, "This is for you Dimitri and Lin." I began to lift the glass to

my lips, the glass touch the corner of them when I hear Lin. "No, Megan stop." Her voice

was a panic alarm. I opened my eyes quickly and saw all of them. But I had forgotten

about the glass and Boq grabbed my cheeks and forced the liquid down my throat. "NO!"

Dimitri and Lin yelled with fear. My mind went into panic as my chest began to burn like it

was on fire. My vision became blurring as a certain feeling of chain being tied on my arms

and legs came over me. My body went numb and I fell and fell into blackness.