At the Emerald city, all was peaceful, it was a beautiful, sunny day. The an echo of horns, drums and cheering could be heard throughout the land.
"let the joyous news be spread! It's been 3 years since the wicked witches were killed. Now let all of Oz rejoice and celebrate!" A voice rang out clearly.
More cheering and shouting followed. Streamers and kites flew throughout the air, children played in the streets and sang songs, and everyone seemed happy. Well, almost everyone.
Inside the Emerald Palace, Glinda sat on what used to be the Wizard's throne. Ever since the Wizard left Oz, it had been up to Glinda to ensure happiness and become the unofficial leader of Oz.
"I hate this...I hate having to talk about the witches as if they were really evil. but It's what the people want..." Glinda thought to herself.
She then stood up and walked over to a locked door. She opened it with her key and went inside, closing the door behind her. She went down the winding steps down into pitch-blackness. She lit the lamp and looked around. It was all of Elphaba's things. The bottle of green elixir, the Grimmerie, her broom, her cloak and of course, the ruby slippers she gave her life for.
Glinda kneeled down in front of the display and started to cry
"oh Elphie..why did you do this to me...why?" She said quietly
She then stood up and sighed
"every year it's the same thing, I have to tell lies about you..if only you could hear what they say, and I have to pretend I'm someone that I'm not..oh Elphie...where are you? Are you up there watching everything I do, everything I say? Or were you really condemned to hell like everyone says? I miss you Elphie..i'd do anything just to see you again.."
Glinda then heard her name being called up above
"Glinda!?...Glinda!? where are you!?"
Glinda smiled. She recognized the voice too well. It was Nalia, the good witch of the South. She had known Nalia since..well since she was born. They had both grown up together, and took sorcery together, along with Elphaba.In fact, it was Nalia's idea in the first place to give Elphaba that dreaded hat, which became her trademark later in her life. Nalia and Elphaba always went at each other though, whenever they could. Nalia always wanted to prove that she was stronger and more powerful than Elphaba. And of course, Elphaba took it seriously, to the point of her demise. It was clear that Elphaba was always the better one at magic and sorcery, but Nalia never quit. Now that Elphaba was gone, Nalia was known as the most powerful witch of them all.
"But I'm the most popular" Glinda thought to herself as she closed the door behind her.
"there you are!" Nalia said walking up to Glinda and gave her a hug
"yes, here I am.. how long has it been..2 years?..wait a tick..is that my dress you're wearing?" Glinda asked
"umm..well..kinda..you see I thought since North and South are opposites..we should wear different colors..so we have the same dress, but you're pink..and I'm purple!" Nalia exclaimed excitedly
"oh great" Glinda mumbled under her breath
"I know isn't it? And there's more..i learned your bubble trick, so now I can come and go by not an ordinary bubble..but a purple one!" Nalia exclaimed again
"why didn't you come up with this years ago?" Glinda asked
"no idea..but isn't this great? Now it can be like good old times, like at Shiz!" Nalia said clearly excited
"yes..at Shiz..." Glinda said softly
"oh..oh Glinda...its been almost 3 years already.." Nalia began
"no..don't get started...have you seen Fausto?" Glinda said wiping away a stray tear
"yes, I got him dressed and ready for the party...he's becoming such a fine man...Fausto!" Nalia called.
A little boy, 2 years of age ran through the hallway and right into Glinda, and started hugging her leg. Glinda smiled and picked the boy up
"hey, my lil trouble maker...what have you been up to?" Glinda said hugging her son
"mommy!" Was all Fausto could say
"who's that?" Glinda said pointing to Nalia
"Auntie Nalia!!" Fausto said and jumped away from Glinda and into Nalia's arms.
"hey buddy..where's your new baby sister?" Nalia asked
"sweeping"(sleeping) Fausto said
"how old is she?" Nalia asked
"5 days old..she's a precious jewel..Melinda the Good..just rolls right off the tongue doesn't it?" Ginda said
"Well, were going to be late if we don't leave right now.." Nalia said
"yes yes..let's get going" Glinda said and waved her wand. She then disappeared inside her bubble.
"come on..it's time to celebrate..you know what today is?" Nalia said picking up Fausto
"Bad Witch Died day!" Fausto exclaimed
"close enough" Nalia said and giggled. She then waved her wand and disappeared with Fausto in her own PURPLE bubble.