(The Magnificent Emerald City)
*June 10th, 1900*
*Emerald Lands*
*Day 6, Afternoon*
A few days had passed since the gang's encounter with the poppy flowers as they had traveled quite far to get back to the Yellow Brick Road; however, they managed to find the road and resumed their journey.
"I hope we can find the Emerald City soon, we can't afford to get lost again, not when we're so close to our destination" Cowardly Lion had spoken out in a concerned tone of voice while Scarecrow nodded his head in agreement.
"I agree, according to the Queen Mouse, we should reach the Emerald City by today or tomorrow but it's looking to be the next day unfortunately…" Scarecrow had spoken out as right when all hope was lost, he and the others had looked up and to his surprise, It was the Emerald City in all of its glory.
"G-Guys! It's the Emerald City! We finally found it!" Dorothy had cried out in joy as the gang stared at the beautiful green and marbled city as its precious emeralds shroned throughout which was rather beautiful.
"What are we waiting for?! Let's run to the city while we still have the chance!" Tin Woodman cried out in joy while motioning his hands for his friends to run as the gang started to run with such speed until they stopped at the great marble wall surrounding the entire city.
It was very high and very thick and of a bright fluorescent green color, and studded in countless glittering emeralds.
``Wooow, It's so big and pretty! I have never seen such a site like this, I wonder how we can open it" Dorothy had spoken out in awestruck as she stared at the door while Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion were also surprised as well.
"I must agree, It's quite a sight to behold but how do we even get past this gate?" Scarecrow had asked in a tone of curiosity as he saw a man appearing from out of the window that was next to the door as he was wearing all green.
"Greetings! How do you do? You people don't seem like residents from the Emerald City so speak what you seek!" The Guardian of the Gate had spoken out in a rather loud tone of voice as he waited for his responses as Dorothy went first.
"My name is Dorothy Gale, I'm eight years old and I'm from Kansas, and these are my friends, Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Lion. We all seek to see the wizard of Oz.." Dorothy had introduced herself while also introducing her friends in the process as this made the guardian raise his eyebrow in suspicion.
"And why do you seek the Great Wizard? You outsiders are probably up to no good or something!" The Guardian of the Gate had spoken out in a stern tone of voice as Dorothy had shaken her head in denial as she spoke once more.
"Oh no, we all came in peace! I just want to go back home, Scarecrow needs a brain, Tin Woodman needs a heart, and Lion needs some courage, please, I'll do anything you ask but please allow us to enter the Emerald City.." Dorothy had pleaded with the man as there was a few seconds of silence before the man had started to speak once more.
"Alright, I'll relay the message to the Wizard BUT! If I catch you or your friends disturbing the peace and sanctity of this city than you people shall be escorted, okay?" The Guardian of the Gate advised Dorothy and her friends as the gang nodded their heads in understandment as the emerald gate began to open as the gang had finally entered the Emerald City.
"Wooow, It's so beautiful yet so marvelous at the same time! If I had a brain than I would had a headache due to this!" Scarecrow had spoken out in awestruck as he continued to look at the city.
Emerald City was very green, futuristic, with a metropolis inspired look as it was with over nine thousand buildings which was home to over twenty thousand residents.
"You are right, I dearly hope the people are nice here, I would hate it if we encounter any mean people" Cowardly Lion had spoken out as the creature walked around the city as many residents were surprised to see him and his friends as they weren't from here.
"Look at them! Are they new residents? I don't see any luggage so they might be tourists!" One of the residents spoke out in curiosity while many more people nodded their heads while whispering to themselves while Dorothy began to speak out.
"Oh no, we're here to see the wizard! Isn't that wonderful!" Dorothy had spoken out to the crowd of people as her answer surprised many of the people as the city area became filled with chatters, whispers, and even some laughing as some thought the young girl was joking however the other half knew she was serious.
"There's so many people here, If I had a heart then I would have fainted right on the spot! It's quite remarkable how many people live in this wonderful city" Tin Woodman had spoken out as all of a sudden, there was a loud trumpet sound which quickly made everyone in the vicinity dead silent as everyone turned their direction to the huge speaker.
"Attention Emerald City residents! Please make way for Dorothy and her friends! They shall stay in the Emerald Palace until further notice! Please make way!" The person on the other side of the speaker had advised the residents as everyone quickly went to each side as there was a clear path for Dorothy and her friends to walk towards the palace as it wasn't that far.
"Alright, let's go see the wizard of Oz!" Scarecrow had cried out in joy as he and the others quickly began to make their way to the Emerald Palace as after a few minutes, the gang had finally arrived at their destination.
The Emerald Palace was very huge in size which was filled with beautiful jewelry as it had a royal kick to it as this was a site to behold.
"Wooow, It's so beautiful! I wish Uncle Henry and Aunt Em could see this! They might wanna move all together!" Dorothy had spoken out in awestruck while Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion all gasped in awestruck as a voice called out to them as it was the same guardian from the gate.
"Greetings, I assume you are Dorothy and her friends, yes? Please come right in and await further instructions from the Wizard…" The Guardian of the Gate had spoken out as he opened the doors while Dorothy had a confused look on her face as she knew that he was the same person from the entrance as she and her friends had finally entered the palace.
The inside of the Emerald Palace was quite beautiful as it was a blend of Greek and Victorian style as it had many beautiful emeralds covering the walls, ceilings, and even some of the furniture had emeralds.
"Wow, this palace is very beautiful.." Dorothy had spoken out in awestruck as she and her friends sat down at one of the couches while awaiting for further instructions.
"Please wait until each of your name is called, the Wizard himself had stated to me in private that he'll meet with you guys, one by one, one day per day" The Guardian of the Gate had advised to the gang as this surprised everyone as they were under the impression that everyone was gonna see the Wizard at once.
"W-Wait, the Wizard wants to see us one at a time during each different day? Now that's awfully strange" Scarecrow had spoken out in a tone of curiosity as the guardian had nodded his head in confirmation.
"Yes, I don't make the rules here so complain to the Wizard about it, not to me but, I should be heading out now and the Wizard should call one of you guys in a minute" The Guardian of the Gate had spoken back to Scarecrow as he walked over towards the entrance as he exited the palace with the doors leaving behind him.
"I can't believe we made it, I'm actually gonna go back home while you guys are gonna get a brain, heart, and courage! Isn't that wonderful!?" Dorothy had spoken out in joy as Toto walked around her legs in joy which made Scarecrow and the others smile.
"It's definitely wonderful. I've always longed for a heart so I can feel love again so this is definitely a wonderful feeling but unfortunately I can't actually feel which is why I need a heart" Tin Woodman had spoken out in agreement while Scarecrow nodded his head.
"I'm with you guys, I've longed for a brain so I can think for myself and other such marvelous things!" Scarecrow had chimed into the conversation while Cowardly Lion smiled at the two.
"And I can finally get some courage so I can be brave! Oh how I wish I was brave and filled with courage! I'm so happy that I could practically sing about it!" The Cowardly Lion had spoken out in joy as he and the others smiled warmly as they continued to wait for the Wizard to call on them as this particular waiting felt like hours upon hours until..
"Dorothy, you may enter these gates…" The Wizard had spoken out in a rather calm tone of voice as this prompted Dorothy and the others to get up with excitement.
"I guess I'm first. I just gotta say that it was a pleasure meeting you guys if I get sent back home, you guys are truly wonderful" Dorothy had spoken to her friends as she waved goodbye to the gang as they did the same thing.
"Okay, it's time for me to see the Wizard.." Dorothy had muttered to herself as she slowly walked towards the entrance of the Wizard's headquarters as she felt a sense of anxiety yet excitement as the little girl walked the long hallways as there was uncertainty whether she could be sent back home.
Dorothy had eventually made it to the door as she opened the door.
The room was a big, round room with a high arched roof, and the walls and ceiling and floor were covered with large emeralds set closely together. In the center of the roof was a great light, as bright as the sun, which made the emeralds sparkle in a wonderful manner.
"Wooow, it's so beautiful but I don't see the Wizard anywhere…" Dorothy had spoken out in confusion as she looked around until she heard a loud noise and right when she turned over, she saw a giant head that wasn't supported by any arms and legs which shocked Dorothy as it began to speak.
"I AM OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL, WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT DO YOU SEEK" Oz had spoken out in a loud booming voice as Toto barked loudly at this marvelous site while Dorothy remained calm.
"I'm Dorothy, the Small and Meek, I have come to seek your help" Dorothy had spoken out as the young girl was left to face the great and powerful Oz…