Immediately after the party, King Stefan and Queen Leah tucked their little one into bed and I put Elphaba to bed as well.
Then I rejoined them, along with Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather.
They all stared at me and I said, "A few months ago, my best friend from Shiz University, where I majored in sorcery with Madame Morrible, Melena Thropp, sent me word that she was very ill. I went to visit and she begged me to take Elphaba away from Frex. I agreed and I returned home to child proof my place—I didn't want little Elphaba getting hurt. I returned to collect her, learned of Melena's death, and took Elphaba away. In the time I was gone, her father was able to hurt her. I don't want him near her or Aurora—he's a danger to the girls and their safety—which must be our first concern."
Queen Leah nodded and King Stefan said, "I'll send out a proclamation. Should this Frex ever come into my kingdom, he will immediately be arrested."
King Hubert nodded in agreement and said, "The same proclamation shall go through my kingdom as well."
I looked relieved and said, "Thank you, Your Majesties."
I took Elphaba home later and put her gently to bed. I smiled and said, "Frex, you'll never harm Elphaba again."
The next day, I returned to the palace and Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather all stared at me and Merryweather asked, "What are you doing here?"
"I think it best that Elphaba make at least one friend, or two friends, with Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip. After all, she will be growing up with them," I said, calmly smiling at the three year old green skinned child.
The fairies looked at each other and nodded in agreement. Soon, a friendship developed with Elphaba, Aurora and Phillip.