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(If you just so happen to be from Disney and you're reading this…. Just shhh.)

In front of them, Theodora, Oscar, Glinda, and Finley could see the high gates of the Emerald City; dark storm clouds loomed over them ominously.

"Looks like rain." He said; tilting his head back to the sky.

"It better not." Theodora frowned and looked to the sky also.

"Why, don't like rain?" He said jokingly, a grin plastered on his face.

Theodora mumbled something inaudible, so Glinda answered for her,

"My sister and water don't mix well."

"Oh… uh, sorry to hear?" His grin quickly disappeared.

Glinda shook her head.

"Anyway, if these fireworks are what you say they are, you need to do them now. The rain won't wait; you do that while I cast a spell to hide us from Evanora." And with that Oscar went to go set up the fireworks in a row, some towns people lining up behind them- ready for use. Glinda knelt on the grass and began to chant softly, Theodora couldn't see anything happening but she knew it was working. Glinda stood and turned to Oscar.

"I'm done. Are you?"

He nodded and turned to the towns people and put one finger up.

One,

Two,

Three,

Go!

His opened his palm and the fireworks shot forward, they made strange whistling sounds and surprised Theodora so much she put her hands on top of her hat, in fear of it flying away with them. Just before the first round reached the gates they exploded into a light mass.

"Okay, that's our signal!" Oscar said running forward, Theodora and Glinda followed his lead with Finley hovering over Oscar.

The Winkie guards were rushing inside in fear of the fireworks; they slipped in through the gates in the bout of chaos, meeting in the City square. Theodora looked at the group and realization of the serious matter hit her, this could be the last time she'll ever see them if things even went a little off course.

"This is it, we have to go now." She said. The group nodded solemnly as they dispersed in separate directions, none of them looked back.

Theodora darted through the shadows the strangely quiet streets like a seasoned hunter. She heard voices, guards. She was forced to press herself on a wall beside a gutter drain, the water splashed on her causing her to let out a gasp of pain. The two guard's heads whipped to her direction. Theodora cursed and waited till they got close enough, she stuck out her hands in front of her and to her and the guards surprise it works. The spears they carried flew from their hands and bent around their bodies, tying them together.

"I'm sorry!" Theodora said, running past them. She reached the main palace faster than she expected. She stepped up the stairs warily. She couldn't wait here for them; it was too much in the open. And from anywhere else they wouldn't see her. Theodora had to go in, alone.

She stepped in the lobby and the door slammed behind her, not that she was surprised. Her eyes had to adjust as she made out the shape of Evanora.

"I was wondering who would make it here first, I couldn't see it. Though I admit it runs high anticipation and is rather exciting. Curious that you did." Evanora said coolly.

Theodora balled her fists by her side, sustaining the flame that wanted nothing more than to leap out.

"You have no right to be here, I'll ask once –for your sake- leave, and we'll let you go without a fight. As long as you never harm a living being again."

Evanora shook her head, "Sadly, I've worked too hard to give this up." Her arm swept up from her side as the green lightning emitted from her fingertips. The burning energy surged through Theodora's body, making her curl onto the ground. The pain was as bad as or worse than what water inflicted onto her. Evanora faltered for just a second and Theodora took her chance. She leapt from the ground and unleashed the flames. As soon as that happened it was met with another bout of electricity, but Theodora was stronger and Evanora saw it. Her eyes widened in fear as the flames consumed the lightning, leading to Evanora.

There was a blinding flash of light and a shrill scream. Theodora could faintly hear Glinda and Oscar calling for her. She saw him moving over her but it was like a slow dream.

Then there was nothing.

Theodora awoke on her bed in the Emerald City she propped herself up, her body ached horrible images swept through her mind of Evanora. She turned to her left and there he was, again.

"Why are you here? Really, I don't need to be looked after like a child."

Oscar picked her up from the bed and supported her against his body.

"I never said you did, remember? You look pretty when you sleep."

Theodora was about to protest when his lips met hers and they gave in to each-others wishes. Fireworks went off outside the window, reflecting how Theodora felt at the moment; the calming whistles filled the air as Oscar pulled away and looked straight into her eyes. He knelt to the ground on one knee and pulled a small box from his coat.

"Theodora, will you marry me?" Theodora gasped and fell into to his arms.

"Of course." She said simply, life was only going to get better from here and she knew it.

FINIS

(BUT WAIT, if you're an angst kind of person keep reading, no, no one dies I'm not that mean.)
(Or keep reading anyway, I've always wanted to give the readers the choice of the endings.)

I had so much fun writing this, I'm sorry if the ending seems a bit sudden, I just felt like it was a good place to end. I want to thank everyone who reviewed constructive criticism, criticism, or just praise. It's been a really short while but still without your support I probably wouldn't have gotten this done.

Theodora/Elphie your friend and WWW

PS: Maybe I'll give a one-shot on the marriage.