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Chapter 2: Investigation

It's been two days since she found Elphaba's body, Glinda has been doing investigations on Elphaba's death all by herself in secret. She first started her at Kiamo Ko, the last place she saw Elphaba alive. While looking around Kiamo Ko, Glinda found a secret trap door which she believes that it is how Elphaba fake her melting. After Kiamo Ko, Glinda has been going in various steps that she thinks Elphaba went to until she went back to the forest. When she return the spot where Elphaba's body was found, Glinda saw the old woman staring at her again. Before she could approach to her, the old woman left.

After investigating the forest, Glinda went back to the Emerald Palace to get back on her day job. Before entering, she was stopped by a reporter who is waiting for her outside. "Madame Glinda, I'm Reeta Zif of the Emerald Mirror. I'm here for the interview." she said.

"Interview cancelled."

"But Madame, you might give us an exclusive on your statement earlier."

"First off, I don't like the title 'madame'. And secondly, I have many things to do." Glinda told her and enter the palace.

Just as she enters the palace, Glinda went to a restroom to wash her face. She then looked at the mirror as she's getting dizzy, but felt fine again after a minute. Glinda went to her office to do some paperwork until Boq knocked on her door.

"Erm, Miss Glinda, there's someone here to speak to you."

"Tell him to visit later." Glinda said without looking at him.

"But Miss Glinda, it's the Scarecrow."

"Oh. Send him in then." Glinda said as she looked at him.

Fiyero entered the room and notices Boq timidly leave. "What was that all about?" Fiyero asked.

"I don't know. People have been pissing me off lately. The Tin Man send the information about Elphie's death to the press and the people of Oz are celebrating more than ever. You're the only one I could trust."

"Tell me about. When I visited my family earlier last week, they still hate Elphaba. Even though I try to explain it, they won't listen."

"Even in death, the Wicked Witch scare is still alive on the minds of the people. So why are you here anyway?"

"Well I heard you were investigating Elphaba's death in secret."

"How did you know about that?"

"I heard your statement to the press last Friday. It seems that the only thing that makes sense is that last sentence."

"At least you noticed."

"Anyway, I came here to tell you that I want help you on your investigation."

"You wanted to?"

"I know Elphaba more than you. Plus I might know some detective work."

"Oh Fifi, of course you can help me. Doing this all by myself won't lead me to her killer."

"Thank you Glinda."

After letting Fiyero inside Glinda's office, Boq went outside to get some fresh air. While looking around, Boq is meet up with Reeta Zif who is still in the palace.

"What are you doing here?" Boq asked.

"I'm still waiting for Glinda to do our interview."

"I thought you said you didn't want to publish the story."

"I did. But my boss saw the photos you just left in my desk and wants me to do it or I'm fired."

"I knew I forgot something."

"You know what, it doesn't matter. I've been thinking, I want to work with you."

"What do you mean?"

"I mean that we should work together to find the Wicked Witch's killer. We interview every people that is connected to her and expose them on the newspaper."

"I think that might work. Glinda might forgive if I find her the killer after what I did."

"So you got yourself a deal?"

"It's a deal." Reeta and Boq shake hands as they begin their partnership.

A few hours later, Glinda and Fiyero started their investigation as a team in Vinkus. Glinda picked the place because Fiyero told her about his family's hate on Elphaba and Vinkus is near the crime scene. They arrived at the castle and the king is pleased to meet her.

"Miss Upland. What a pleasant surprise. What brings you into my home?" the king said.

"Hello King Tiggular. I'm here on a certain business about the death of the Wicked Witch. Can we talk in the living room?"

"Of course."

The two sat down on the living room and Glinda started to question him. "So tell me, where were you on the night of last Thursday?"

"I just stay at home reading a book?"

"Did you have anything to do with the death of the Wicked Witch?"

"No of course not."

"I am fully aware of your hatred of her when she was alive. And lying to me will be considered a criminal offense. Now tell me the truth and I will be in my way."

"It is true that I hate that witch, but I did not kill her. I wouldn't kill her with just one stab wound. I would just shoot her and use her head as a trophy."

"And what about your wife."

"She didn't kill her too. She always scared of going to the woods at night."

"Thank you your majesty. I will be on my way." Before Glinda and Fiyero could leave, they met with Kraver who came back from gardening.

"Hey there big brother, what brings you home early?" Kraver asked.

"Hey Kraver, we're just here to speak to father about the death of the Wicked Witch."

"Say Kraver, where were you on Thursday Night."

"I just go to the pub and have a drink with my friends."

"Are sure you didn't kill the Wicked Witch."

"No. My father has an anti hunting law at night and my father would be really pissed if I go there at night."

"Thank you Kraver."

The two left the castle and Glinda is mad that she didn't think it was them. "My father is telling the truth you know." Fiyero said, "He wouldn't just leave the animals he hunted there and he has a lot of stuffed animals in hanging on the walls. And that's what he said about Elphaba."

"Well he's clean, but I think I know who's my next suspect."

Glinda and Fiyero went to a trailer park that is right next to the forest. "Why are we here exactly?"

"I found someone very weird during my investigations and I think this person knows something about Elphie's death." The two went to a trailer that is larger than the other trailers. Glinda knocked on the door and the old woman that Glinda saw twice whenever she went to the forest answered the door.

"What do you want? You woken my dog with your knock s it's better be important." the woman said in a cranky tone.

"Erm, hello. Can we spend some of your time to ask you a few questions?" Glinda asked.

"Not interested." the woman said and shut he door and Glinda and Fiyero.

"Well that didn't work." Fiyero remarked.

"Thank you for bringing that up." Glinda sarcastically said, "Now come on, we're going to visit Jo."

"Your sister? Why are we going there."

"She left home to visit me on the night that Elphie's murdered. She might know something."

When they arrived at the Upland home, Jo wasn't there. "I'm sorry Glinda darling, but Jo hasn't been here since Thursday. I thought she's with you." Glinda's mother said.

"She didn't come home?! Did she tell you where she's heading."

"Nothing. All she told me is that she's going to you and nothing else. But since you're here with your friend, why don't you stay for a little while. I'm making your favorite cookies."

"It's alright momsy. I'm too busy at this moment." When she and Fiyero left the house, Glinda was frustrated because her sister is missing. "Do you have any suggestions Fiyero?"

"Well there's one person Elphaba's determined to meet while we were away. But you're going to be in a big surprise when you see this one."

"Just get me to this person now."

"Okay. I'll take you there."