Chapter 6

Glinda floated into the square in the middle of the Emerald City. People immediately looked up at the descending pink bubble and started cheering "It's Glinda!, It's Glinda!" Glinda smiled to the people as she landed on the ground. She waved to them all, and they all bowed their heads in respect. Nalia followed Glinda in her purple bubble, receiving the same praise as Glinda had gotten. She landed, and put Fausto down. Being the child he was, the first thing he did was run straight down the open path left open for the witches to walk through.

The crowd murmured in amusement at the small child. Fausto then waved to everyone, and smiled the cutest smile. The crowd waved back, some of them going "aww" (as in aww how cute). Glinda then turned back and motioned to Fausto to come up to where she was. Fausto ran up to his mother and hugged her leg tightly. Glinda laughed as well as the crowd

"Kids.." Glinda said which made the crowd laugh a little more. Glinda managed to get Fausto off her leg and took his hand. They walked through the path, the crowd on both sides, praising the witches. They finally arrived to the very center of the square, which was also considered the very center of Oz itself. There was a little stage put up, and many chairs lined around it, two throne-like seats for Nalia and Glinda, which were on a platform behind all of the other seats.

The crowd began to sit down in the chairs and awaited the start of the annual play, which was always given by a school from Oz.

"Remember last year when Shiz gave the play?" Glinda whispered to Nalia as they sat down.

"Ah yes, they tried using magic for the effects, and ended up sending a small twister throughout the whole city. I must say, it wasn't that easy to get rid off if I can recall that correctly" Nalia said and smiled at her friend "Who's doing it this year?"

"I'm not quite sure myself..I do know it's a younger school" Glinda said and looked at the stage. Year after year she had to look over the same events that had occurred. But of course, the people of Oz only knew half the story, and it was far past the truth of what really happened. But Glinda was a public icon, and she had to go and watch it.

A man then appeared on the stage holding a small microphone "Can everyone hear me? Good. Ahem.. Welcome everyone to the third annual "Wickness's death Anniversary" play. And if I may say, I'm going to start a petition around Oz to shorten that name" A small laughter went throughout the crowd "Now, this year, the play will be sponsored by Gilikin Country. And now without further ado, I present the students of Yade School in the reenactment of the events of this wonderful day."

Everyone in the crowd clapped, Glinda clapping softer then everyone else. Nalia leaned over to Glinda and said excitedly "Don't you remember when we went to Yade? We must have been only 10!"

Glinda nodded and remembered those days, the days before Shiz, the days before she met Elphaba..the only friend she had that really mattered. Glinda sighed realizing that there was no way to change the past.

Children then began to come onto the stage, one dressed like Dorothy had when she first arrived in Oz. They made the house out of a box, and had children run out in gray clothing to represent the twister. The set was set up like Munchkinland, with the yellow and red brick roads. They reenacted the part where Dorothy's house fell onto the Wicked Witch of the East by putting the box on top of the child playing the Witch. Glinda shook her head with sadness

"Nessa wouldn't have dared to hurt a fly..she was never like this" Glinda said but something interrupted her thoughts. A green cloud then appeared over the stage, which made the child actors look up in amazement. The crowd cheered, thinking it was all part of the act.

Nalia leaned over to Glinda and whispered "When did this happen? I don't remember any green cloud when that girl arrived"

Glinda whispered back "me neither..Nalia..I don't think that's part of the play."

The cloud began reaching the floor of the stage, and children began backing up in fear. Glinda stood up for a better look at what was happening, but all she could see was the cloud of smoke. She then saw something that caught her eye. It looked like a hand. The smoke then began dying down, and revealed the real Dorothy, standing in the middle of the stage, and held her arms up in front of her face. She then slowly put them down and saw where she was

"Oh my" She said in amazement and looked around "How can this be?" Dorothy then glanced up and saw Glinda standing up in front of her seat "Glinda? Is that really you?" She asked excitedly

Glinda smiled, slightly confused herself "Dorothy? Is that really you? Come here child come! What a perfect time for you to have come and visit us here." Glinda said and motioned for some people to help Dorothy off the stage. Dorothy walked straight back to where Glinda was. Glinda put out her arms and embraced Dorothy with a hug

"It's so nice to see you again, and my, look how you've grown." Glinda complimented

Dorothy blushed and curtsied "I was wishing that I could come back. And here I am" She then turned to Nalia, who was just surprised at what was occurring

"That's Nalia, the good witch of the South, and also a very good friend of mine" Glinda said.

Dorothy curtsied to Nalia, who in return nodded in greeting "I've heard much about you Dorothy, I'm honored to finally meet you in person" She responded

Fausto the went straight up to Dorothy and looked up with his sparkling eyes "Dorothy!" He said

"That would be my son Fausto" Glinda said

"Well, how do you do?" Dorothy said crouching down so her eyes met with his.

The little boy smiled and gave Dorothy a hug, which surprised Dorothy, but hugged him in return.

Glinda smiled and turned to the crowd "Now we have more to celebrate. The one who rid us of all wickedness has returned!"

The crowd roared with praises. Glinda looked at Dorothy and said "You'll be staying in my castle as an honored guest"

Dorothy curtsied and said "thank you"

Glinda took her hand and her pink bubble appeared "Farewell Ozians, I shall see you all soon"

The crowd waved to Glinda as she floated off. Nalia on the other hand was still dumbfounded that Dorothy had returned to Oz. Her own purple bubble then appeared and she too announced she would be leaving. She grabbed Fausto by the hand and she too floated off.