"We have to get there fast, he could die soon, " he said.
She immediately dragged him out of the shop and started walking as fast as possible
"Tell me where " she said. Her jaw clamped down in determination.
He checked the screwdriver "Keep going forward for half a mile. Then turn left." She kept her eyes faced forwards and didn't even notice a harsh screech over the whistle of a train.
"He's only in prison, why would he die soon? She said. She tried her best to remain calm. Panicking would turn her mind to chaos. She tried to just focus on not crashing into anyone.
"Prisons in this time are very cruel. It's common for them to kill and torture prisoners." His voice sounded strained as if his teeth were clenched.
They speed walked for half an hour longer. Many horse carriages and crowds nearly ran them over. She reflected back on how the Emerald City wasn't like that. She still hated it, but at least it had decent traffic.
"Turn left," he said.
They entered a part of the city that was less populated. It had one and two story houses instead of the many times larger ones downtown.
It was easier to her to navigate around it and less distracting.
"The entrance should be right in front of us," he said.
. It was rivers that lead into a brick tunnel. Raging rapids came into her view. She desperately wanted to deny that she had to cross it. But she had seen the reading on the sonic screwdriver with her own eyes. This was the only entrance. She felt her knees buckle at the sight of it. Her eyes stayed open staring at the river. She couldn't seem to tear her eyes from it. The river roared in her ear never stopping. She wished it would, but it never did.
"Elphaba what's wrong? Breathe." He said. He put his hand on her shoulder and crouched down to her level.
"The water, I hate it." She said. She shuddered and wrapped her arms around her knees.
"That's extremely strong hate," He said. His grip on her shoulder tightened.
"It's a phobia I have. A big one." she said. She clenched her eyes and stayed silent for a while.
"Is this the only way?" she whispered. He nodded glacially. An apologetic look swam in his eyes.
"No" she shuddered. "I couldn't, I couldn't" She looked at the small strip of sidewalk in the tunnel. There was so much water between where she was and there. At the thought she shuddered violently. She curled into herself. Fiyero's face popped into her mind. She pictured Fiyero helping her, Fiyero holding her, Fiyero loving her. She thought of how much she loved him, the cherished love she felt for him. Her lungs took in a deep breath as she decided something. She had to do it for him, no matter how much it hurt her .If she was tortured until death it was worth it. "But I have to" She said conclusively. She took in a long breath and dived into the river. A huge splash arose. She dog paddled, trying to escape the force of the current. When she had jumped in it had nearly towed her away.
" Allon-sy! " The doctor yelled. He jumped in. She could barely hear him over the roar of the river. For a moment she couldn't see his head. Then it popped above the water. He opened his mouth wide and took a deep breath in. She couldn't feel anything else but the pounding of the water against her.