It took Emily and the Tin man a day and a half to get to the Emerald City. As they walked closer to the city gates, Emily suddenly felt sick. She was taking in every moment, ever sight around her. The city towered over them, the Emerald glistening in the sun. She couldn't believe she was actually there.

"Emily?"

Emily turned to the Tin Man and smiled.

"Sorry, it's just so…beautiful"

"Wait until you get inside"

The Tin Man then knocked on the large door to the entrance. The guard peeked his head out of a little door above them and looked down at the Tin Man and Emily.

"Can't you read the sign!"

"What? Another sign? Where?"

"Why right below…" The guard looked below him to find that there was no sign. "Why do they never put up the signs.." he grumbled as he reached back inside and put a sign out. He then shut the door behind him.

"Wet paint, please ring bell" Emily read out loud

"First it's the doorbell, now it's the door. Some things never change" Tin man said as he tried to get the paint on his hands off.

Emily walked over to the doorbell and pulled as hard as she could. A loud bell rang, and almost immediately, the door opened.

"Thank you" The tin man said to the guard as they walked in.

"Now, what is your business in the Emerald City today?" The guard asked.

"We need to see Glinda" Emily said before the Tin Man could answer.

"Glinda, eh? I don't think now is the best time."

"Why is that?" The tin man inquired.

"Well, Melinda's birthday ball is tonight. It's already been postponed for almost a week because Glinda had important affairs to attend to. So to see her today would be impossible, let alone any time soon."

"That won't stop us from trying." Emily said and then turned to the Tin Man. "Right?"

The Tin Man pondered for a moment. "I did receive an invitation for the ball; I had forgotten it was tonight. We'll see her one way or the other."

"Good luck" the guard said as he went back to his post.

The two began walking down the street. Emily then asked "Who's Melinda?"

"Glinda's daughter. I believe she's about your age. Pretty girl, like her mother." The Tin Man seemed to be lost in thought for a couple moments before continuing. "She's to be the next leader of Oz"

"Oh. Hey what's this?" Emily said and ran towards a poster that looked old and weathered. "Wizomania?"

"Oh yes, Wizomania…fond memories there. That was truly a classic show, until it was shut down once the wizard left."

The pair continued walking towards the palace, passing by happy Ozians dancing around with streamers singing about how great the Emerald City was. As they approached the door, a couple of guards immediately blocked the entrance.

"State your business"

The Tin man stepped forward and waved them aside.

"We have business with Glinda"

"Oh, I'm sorry, but Glinda will see no one today."

Emily stepped forward, sick of being denied again and again.

"I'm Dorothy's daughter, and I demand that you let me in to see Glinda. Now!"

The Tin Man turned to Emily, taken aback by her attitude, but nevertheless, was impressed.

"Dorothy's daughter? Well, I guess that's a different story then. I'll announce you at once."

The guards opened the doors to the palace and led Emily and the Tin Man through the palace to the throne room.

Emily gasped in wonder as she looked around. The room was enormous, the littlest sound echoed through the room for what seemed like an eternity.

"What is it!" Emily could hear Glinda's voice through the doors, and she was clearly not in a good mood.

"Dorothy's daughter requests an audience with you. Immediately."

"Who? Dorothy's daughter? Dorothy has a daughter?"

"Will you see her?"

"Yes, Yes! Of course, show her in at once!"

"My lady, she's in the throne room waiting for you"

"Oh, she is? You should have told me"

The doors flew open behind them, the crash echoing loudly. Emily turned to see a pretty blonde woman, her face slightly aged, but still beautiful. She strode proudly towards Emily her hands outstretched.

"Many welcomes to Oz!"

She came and hugged Emily tightly.

"Thank you" Emily said and politely curtsied.

"And my dear friend, Tin Man. How lovely to see you again!" Glinda said and nodded politely to him.

"You have grown more beautiful with age, Miss Glinda" The Tin Man said and bowed.

"Oh thank you. What a charmer this one. Now, um, I'm sorry, what is your name?" Glinda turned to Emily.

Emily blushed. "Emily Gale"

"Emily, what brings you to Oz my dear?"

Emily shrugged. "I was hoping you could tell me. I'm not exactly sure how I got here. You see, there was this house and a voice, next thing I know, I woke up in the Tin Man's house"

"She hit the ground pretty hard." The Tin Man added.

"It's nice to know that Dorothy has a family now. How is your mother?" Glinda inquired.

"She's fine, I guess" Emily answered.

"Good to hear" Glinda smiled. "Well, you couldn't have come at a better time. As you might have heard already, my daughter's birthday ball is tonight. Not to mention that Goodness day is coming up in just a few weeks."

"Goodness day? What's that?"

"It used to be Wickness's death Anniversary, but Oz petitioned for it to be shorter just this year. It's the anniversary of the Wicked witch's deaths." The Tin Man explained

"And all of Oz celebrates your mother's endeavors against the Wicked Witches" Glinda finished.

"So my mom was really a hero here? I thought she was exaggerating."

"Well, nevertheless, you are more then welcome to remain in the palace during your stay."

"Thank you Glinda, but I need to ask you something."

"Anything my child, go right ahead."

Emily sighed. "Dorothy said that I'm from here, from Oz. That she found me here, and she somehow brought me back with her."

"Here? As in this palace?" Glinda seemed to get slightly pale, but only for a second. "I'm sorry, but Tin Man, can you leave us for now?"

"Of course Miss Glinda. Good luck Emily." The Tin Man then bowed out of the room.

"Now you were saying"

"Dorothy said that she came to Oz again and that I you were taking care of me until you found my parents. I wanted to come back to find who my real parents are. And now that I'm here, I want to know now more then ever."

Glinda shook her head sadly. "But I don't know who you're parents are. Chis—I mean, someone found you and turned you in to me. I kept you here while I tried to locate who your parents were, however you disappeared about the same time Dorothy did. I thought someone had come and claimed you, without telling me."

"So there's no way to find out? I've come so far."

"Now don't fret. We will find out where your parents are. But while I do some investigating, stay here with me. You will be a distinguished guest at the ball tonight. Now, let me have someone escort you to your room, and I'll send my daughter right away to help you dress appropriately."

"Thank you Glinda"

Glinda simply nodded and had Emily sent to a room. Glinda then sat in her throne and slouched back.

"Is something the matter mother?"

Glinda looked around, startled by the voice. She relaxed as she saw Fausto come towards her. She smiled at him and hugged him. Fausto kissed her on the cheek and smiled at her.

"You are a very handsome Captain of the Guard." Glinda said pinching his cheek.

Fausto blushed. "Thank you mother." Fausto was now a young handsome man of 20. He had been recently promoted as the Captain of the Guard, being the obvious choice not only because he was Glinda's son, but because of his skills as a soldier. He reminded Glinda so much of Fiyero as a young man at Shiz, only Fausto was much more serious.

"Mother, you seem troubled. What's the matter?"

Glinda smiled softly. "You worry about me too much."

"It's my job, with all due respect."

"Yes, I know, but a son should not have to worry so much about his mother."

"It comes naturally" Fausto held his hand out for Glinda to get up.

"I need for you to get Chistery as soon as possible."

"I'll have my men begin to search for him immediately."

"No. Not tonight. Start the search tomorrow. After the ball. And make sure our guest does not see him. I'm not sure how she'll react."

"Of course mother. May I ask why you need to speak to him?"

"I believe that Chistery can lead us to Emily's parents. Or at least point us in the right direction. Either way, we need him to help solve this mystery."

"It will be done. Now please, get ready mother, the ball starts in only a few hours."

Back at Elphaba's castle. The viewing ball begins to get dimmer and dimmer, until it is back to the way it was all these years. Empty, and dark.

At the Jail of Oz:

Nalia stood outside of a cell, her back turned to the cell.

"This girl, she's the one" An elderly voice from the cell said.

"How can you be sure, you old hag. You've been locked away!" Nalia turned around angrily.

"You should know better then to question my abilities. Or have you forgotten where your loyalties lie?"

"No, I haven't. I just don't think this girl could be the one we've be looking for."

"She is. She must be. She has to be. She will be the only one who can read the Grimmerie. And if we can convince her to join us, we will be unstoppable. I will finally have my revenge, you will be the new ruler of Oz, and we can use to girl to enforce your rule."

Nalia smiled at the sound of the plan. "I'll finally prove that I am the best. Better then Elpahaba was. Better then Glinda will ever be. Me. Nalia, the Empress of Oz. Oh, I like the sound of that. The Empress of Oz."

"But first, we must convince this girl of her potential. Go to her Nalia, make sure she unlocks her powers somehow."

"But how?"

"I'm not sure myself. We have to test her in order to make sure she is the one. Maybe while she is searching for her family, something here in Oz will unlock them."

"Then why do I feel like you are keeping something from me? Do you know have an idea of where her family is?" Nalia demanded.

"Not a one. But I can't help but feel like I should know."

"Well, that doesn't help us at all"

"Look, just begin slowly. She might find out all her own. We have to handle these things delicately. We can't end up with another Elphaba."

"Well, what happens if she does? What if she refuses?"

"Well, there are always ways around those things. But you need not concern yourself with such things. Play your part, and I shall play mine"

"I understand, I'll get started right away." Nalia then walked away.

A figure then emerged from the shadows of the cell.

"Does she suspect a thing?" The dark figure asked in a ghastly voice.

"She's stupid and naïve. She's only concerned about her name, nothing more. She will play a fine role in our domination of Oz."

"Good. I would make sure to keep a close eye on her. She cannot know about our other plans."

"Agreed. As long as you uphold your end of the deal."

The dark voice laughed. "You will have your just reward, as long as you complete your part."

"Of course…" And with that, the dark figure disappeared into thin air.

"Finally, vengeance. After all these years. I will finally be put back into my rightful place." Madame Morrible then let out a evil cackle, which echoed into the night.