Chapter 11
Lin's POV
The emerald lights flashed in front of me, and even more faster than before. I tried to look
back and see if I could still see Dad and Elphie at the portal but I couldn't as I started to
feel like I was moving quicker. Then suddenly I felt my whole body hit the ground hard.
"Ouch, man next time Elphie you might want to warn me about the sudden hit." I
mumbled under my breathe as I sat up to see where I was. I gasped to see Shiz University
shinning brightly in front of me. It looked so different more younger looking if that was
even possible. I realized I was still sitting on the ground and I quickly got up and dust off
all the dirt on my skirt. The brown bag that Elphie had given me was still around my left
shoulder as I walked quietly past the gates of Shiz. My nerves were growing tenser and
tenser by the second as stood at big statue at the center of the campus. Even though I had
never been into the real Shiz it still looked and feeled like the fake Shiz on Broadway. My
hands were becoming sweaty and my body was beginning to shake of nervousness. But it
was then that I distracted myself by humming "Dear Old Shiz" from Wicked. My thoughts
began to trail to what would I expect to see Mom or Elphie about right now or was I back
in the past? Everyone just seemed to stare at me. Like was I not of this world. Well,
technically I wasn't of this time period. Which I think that might count. But that was when
I realized that their eyes was not looking at me but behind me. I turned around and what I
saw made me gasp but not in fear or horror but amusement. I saw Elphie, in her usual
navy suit that looked a lot like her costume from Wicked. It seemed as though she didn't
even notice me but everyone noticed her. They all seemed to dodge her or run away but I
just stood there with a small grin forming on my face. I had to admit this was fun seeing
Mom and Elphie's life unfold before me without music. And I had spoke too soon for just
as I thought that I heard a high note singing. I turned my head to see a large cart of
luggage being rolled to stop with a small petite blonde on top of it. Her bright curls hung
down her shoulders and her smile was ever so bright. This made me snicker while I tried
to hold back the laugh of seeing Mom be really snobbish. "What, what are you all looking
at? Oh do you I have something in my teeth." I looked up in shock to hear Elphie mimic
the very same lines from the show. Everything about her the way she moved and talked
reminded me so much of the character that Elphie had brought to Broadway, which of
course shouldn't be that hard, I mean she was being herself. Then I heard her slam the
suitcase she had in her green hand down. "Fine let's get this over with. No, I am not
seasick, Yes, I have always been green, No, I did not eat grass as a child." "ELPHABA." I
couldn't believe this. Everything seemed so close to what I saw every night but I
wondered what they would say when they were suppose to sing in the show. I watched
the beginning scene unfold before me. From Nessa receiving her shoes, to Mom and
Elphie find out that they will be roommates, and then finally for Elphie revealing her
powers. But it was then that Elphie was all by herself with me still standing where I had
the whole time. Hello, Linda anybody in there she isn't going to sing The Wizard and I.
You need to try and go and talk to her. DUH! I brought myself out of my thoughts and
pushed myself to approach the younger Elphie. "Um, Excuse me." I said with a shaky
voice touching Elphie's right shoulder. She flinched at the contact and turned quickly to
face me. Her face was a glare of inpatients and courage. "What? Do you want to ask me
something stupid about my skin too?' Elphie hissed but I put myself forward. Just imagine
she is the Elphie back home. "Um, No, I wasn't going to ask you anything about your
skin. But now that you mention it. I think it is very beautiful and unique." I said sweetly
showing my best smile. She looked me over her eyes covering every inch of my outfit.
"Nice try, but I know you have to be a friend of that Galinda girl." My eyebrows shot up.
"What…no…I just." Elphie cut me off by sticking a green hand in my face. "Save it just
because you look just like Galinda, and I am no fool." Elphie barked as she almost ran
away from me like I was a ghost or something. I signed heavily but then I heard a voice I
thought I would never hear until I got home. "Excuse me, but do you think you could help
me." I turned around and face my perfect blonde of a mother. She was wearing perfectly
white skirt and jacket suit. Similar to the show, and I couldn't help but feel a lump forming
in my throat. Her eyes grew wide. At first I thought she was going to notice that I looked
like her but instead all got was, "Seriously do you own anything that isn't black?" She
sniffed snobbishly. Again Elphie's smarts secede to amaze me. "Well," I shook my head
out of my thoughts while Mom starred at me with a are you dumb look. "Um, well I am
new here. But maybe we can find our way around together." I stammered trying to act like
I belong here. Which I doubt a fourteen year old girl did belong in a huge university. Mom
looked over again and looked me dead in the eyes. "Sorry but I am just looking for my
dorm. Hopefully the vegetable won't be there by the time I do. But anyway, my name is
Galinda Upland of the UpperUplands." She held out her hand and I took it and shook it
easily. Wait I wasn't allowed to use my name what was I going to say. Wait I got it. "My
name is Katylin Hilty of the Uplands. It is so nice to meet you Miss Galinda." Wow I
surprised myself that I lied so well. Mom only nodded. "Yes, well it is good to at least
know that another fellow Upland is here. I might just see you around Miss Katylin. By the
way that is a very different name. Maybe we can chat sometime. Toodles." Mom said
sounding completely girly. Man now I knew why Elphie got so annoyed at Mom when
they were younger. Let's just hope I can handle all of this the right way before Morrible
tries anything. I thought carefully while gripping Mom's necklace that was till around my
neck and headed to the dorms to hopefully find a empty room I could secretly use.
Morrible's POV
Well, Well, Well, that little brat actually managed it. She is back here now and has already
talked dot her Mother and Elphaba. Again this little thing impressed me. But soon I will
take care of that. I thought as I watched Linda stand there looking completely stupid as
her mother left her to stand alone in the courtyard. "Wait, No Lin. Get out of me. Let me
go . Give me back control." Oh great Ms. Megan is beginning to fight again. "Never, you
will never gain control like you did ever again. Kiss your little royal goodbye." I fought
back at her with a hiss. "No, Lin." But then I gain completely control once again and
force Megan back into the darkness. I had to admit she was strong and had a big heart but
I will keep control from now on. "Prepare yourself Ms. Linda. You have no idea what
tricks I have up my sleeve." I whispered with a grin.