AN: They finally meet the Wizard..and some comical scenes before that. Enjoy guys!
Yellow Brick Road
The quad plus Porkers walked along the road for what seemed like hours, but to them, it turned out to be very little time. As the walk had progressed, the Scarecrow and Tin Man were starting to warm up to Bailey and realized that although she did make mistakes in her past, she wasn't a bad person overall. As the four of them continue to chat about the small things in life, the lion accidentally walked straight into a green wall, which caused him to stumble and fall on his butt.
"OUCH! HURTFUL!" he exclaimed as he started to rub his nose to soothe the pain. The others helped him up and saw exactly what the lion had run into. It was a giant green wall that surrounded the perimeter, as if it was protecting something very valuable inside.
"It's the Emerald City," the Scarecrow remarked, which the Tin Man nodded and whistled, still amazed at how big the city was, even though he had seen it all before.
As Bailey stared at the magnificent structure before her, she began to take in the beauty of it all before a guard opened the gate just a bit and walked out, stood in a defensive stance, spear ready.
"What business do you have in Emerald City?" the guard asked. While the other three were taking the guard seriously, Bailey began looking at him, scrutinizing the person.
"Kirby?" she asked, noticing that the guard looked a lot like the chubby, friendly, security friend of theirs on board the SS Tipton.
"No, my name is…" before the guard could finish, a woman ran into the scene.
"HOLD IT! STOP THE STORY! You're telling me that Wendell gets a better part then me?"
The entire cast groaned as the Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, Bailey, and the guard sat down, knowing that this could take a while.
"What a diva," the Lion remarked.
"I know, as if she really had that big of a role on the ship," the Scarecrow agreed.
"Well, she is our teacher," Bailey suggested.
"Also, she and the manager do have a thing going on," the guard added.
"Still! To stop production like this to ask for a better part? I wouldn't want to be the writers right now," the Tin Man said as the group look at the woman talking to the two writers.
"I've been in more episodes and had a larger role in the show and you two are giving me a bit part like the Wicked Witch of the East?"
"Now Erin, calm down for a moment," Man of Faith said, trying to soothe the actress.
"Yeah, we just didn't know what other roles to cast you in," Sprousegoose said and then cringe, realizing he just made a mistake.
"YOU TWO DIDN'T KNOW? I SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE GOOD WITCH AND LET THAT BRAT ZOEY BE THE WICKED ONE!" Erin shouted, which caused everyone to groan even more.
"Okay okay," Man of Faith began, "What if we cast you in another role? Would that satisfy you?"
Sprousegoose looked at his partner, wondering what he had in mind.
"I suppose, but it better be a good one!" Erin shouted as she stormed away.
"What do you have in mind?" SG asked
MoF grinned and whispered into his collaborator's ear.
"Perfect," SG said as he turned towards the cast, "Alright, let's get this story back on the road. Wendell, if you please."
"As I was saying, my name is Kirbina, head of security here in Emerald City and Chief guardian of the wizard."
"Kirbina?" the four of them said, really unsure of what they heard.
"HEY! My mom wanted a little girl okay?"
"Anyways," Bailey cut in, "We were wondering if we could see the Wizard."
Before Kirbina could answer, a voice came over the PA system in Emerald City.
"NO ONE CAN SEE THE WIZARD!" boomed the voice.
"Well, you heard the man. You all best skedaddle out of here," the guard said in fright.
"Don't have to tell me twice," the Lion said, ready to scram out of there.
"HOLD IT!" Bailey yelled, causing the Lion to stop and run into the Tin Man by mistake, knocking them both down.
"If the Wizard is listening," Bailey began, "I hope he realizes that by not seeing us, I will reveal his ultimate secret."
The Scarecrow walked up to Bailey and whispered, "What are you doing? You don't know anything about him!"
"Just trust me, please?" Bailey asked which caused the Scarecrow to nod and allow Bailey to continue.
"Oh really little girl," The Wizard said over the PA system, "And what pray tell would you know about me?"
"That you aren't as frightening as you sound or seem. Do the words holograms and curtains mean anything to you?"
"What? Holograms? Curtains? There are no such things when it comes to me…" the voice said, but was definitely wavering in his arrogance.
"I'll make you a deal," the Wizard said, "Go to the Wicked Witch of the West Castle and bring back to me the emerald pocket hanky back to me. If you do this, I will see you and help grant your requests."
"Emerald pocket hanky? Is this wizard an actual dude?" the Tin Man asked as he got whacked over the head by the guard.
"No insulting the Wizard!"
"Alright, we'll get your pocket hanky as long as you promise to see us afterwards," Bailey said.
"Agreed," the Wizard answered.
Bailey turned around towards the group, "I guess we'll be seeing the Wicked Witch of the West after all."
"Great, just what I need. A visit with an old hag," the Tin Man said in exasperation.
"Some how," the Lion began, "I wouldn't feel so guilty if she killed you."
"Well at least we know what you'll do at first glance. I mean, even the pig would have more courage than you!" The Tin Man retorted.
"HURTFUL!"
"Alright you two," the Scarecrow said as he got between his brother and friend, "Let's just get going. The sooner we get this pocket hanky, the sooner we get our request granted."
"Only a moron would go towards her territory…oh wait, forgot who I was talking to," The Tin Man retorted.
"And you guys thought I was mean," Bailey added as she shook her head and walked towards Brenda's territory with the other three in tow.