(Glinda The Good Witch of the South)
*July 19th, 1900*
*Quadling Country*
*Day 39, Morning*
The Winged Monkeys had dropped off Dorothy and her friends in front of a farmhouse.
"Thank you so much, You guys have been such a good help and we can't appreciate it enough.." Dorothy had thanked the Winged Monkeys as the group smiled back before flying back in the air while the gang looked around to see the beautiful red Quadling Country.
The country of the Quadlings seemed rich and happy. There was field upon field of ripening grain, with well-paved roads running between, and pretty rippling brooks with strong bridges across them. The fences and houses and bridges were all painted bright red, just as they had been painted yellow in the country of the Winkies and blue in the country of the Munchkins.
The Quadlings themselves, who were short and fat and looked chubby and good-natured, were dressed all in red, which showed bright against the green grass and the yellowing grain.
"Woow, this place is quite beautiful! I feel like we're getting closer to Glinda but I wonder how far we got until we reach our destination.." Scarecrow had pointed out as they looked over to see a farmhouse which reminded Dorothy of her home back in Kansas as this brought a sense of nostalgia over her.
"This house looks just like the house back at home, This makes me more eager to see the good witch so she could take me home…" Dorothy had uttered out as she and her friends had walked towards the house as Tin Woodman had knocked on the door and it was answered by a farmer's wife.
"Good Morning, are you guys lost?" The Wife had asked the gang as she had a look of concern on her face as she was met with Dorothy nodding her head in confirmation as the young girl began to speak.
"Yes, I was wondering if you can tell us the directions to Glinda's castle? It would help us quite a lot if you were to tell us" Dorothy had responded back in a polite tone of voice as the farmer's wife began to speak out with a smile on her face.
"Of course, you guys head south in that direction and you should see the castle but beforehand, do you guys want something to eat? You guys seem quite hungry and please excuse my rudeness for not introducing myself earlier but my name is Ozzi, It's a pleasure in meeting you guys" Ozzi had answered back as this made the gang smile as they were happy to enter the farmhouse.
"Of course, we'll be happy to stay in for a few minutes and enjoy your wonderful food" Lion had spoken out with a smile on his face as he and the gang had entered the beautiful farmhouse and walked over to the kitchen and sat down while waiting for their meal.
"This place is quite beautiful, the red colors truly fit the overall feel of this place.." Scarecrow had spoken out as Ozzi had heard the compliment and thanked him while placing plates of food in front of Dorothy and Lion while placing a bowl of water for Toto.
"Thank you, the color red is quite a custom in the Quadling Country and we can't thank Glinda enough for this blessing" Ozzi had spoken back while Dorothy and Lion began to eat their breakfast which they found to be rather good.
"This is very good! It reminds me of Aunt Em's cooking back in Kansas and thank you for the meal as well!" Dorothy had spoken out in joy as she savored every bite which made Ozzi smile.
"You're welcome, my doors are always open and welcome for outsiders who're looking for shelter but to change subjects, why do you guys want to see Glinda for? It's quite rare for anyone to want to see Glinda in this much of a personal manner" Ozzi had spoken back to Dorothy and her friends in a curious tone of voice as Tin Woodman began to speak.
"Well, we're traveling with Dorothy so that she could find a way go home and once she's gone than me, Lion, and Scarecrow shall return back to our respective kingdoms" Tin Woodman had answered back as this made Ozzi let out a sigh of understanding as for the next few minutes, Dorothy and Lion had continued to eat their breakfast as they were eventually done with their meals and they was prepared to say their goodbyes to Ozzi.
"Thank you for the meal and we should be going now so I guess this is goodbye" Dorothy had spoken out to Ozzi as the young woman smiled back at the gang before speaking for the final time.
"You're welcome, I hope that Glinda can grant your wish and farewell to you as well" Ozzi had spoken out for the final time as she waved Dorothy and her friends goodbye as our heroes had begun their final journey to see Glinda.
The gang had walked by the fields and across the pretty bridges until they saw before them a very beautiful Castle. Before the gates were three young girls, dressed in handsome red uniforms trimmed with gold braids; and as Dorothy approached, one of them began to speak.
"Why have you guys come to the South Country? Please state your business…" The young girl had asked Dorothy and her friends as Dorothy began to speak back.
"Good Morning, My name is Dorothy Gale and I'm here to see Glinda so she could find a way to send me back home and my friends over there were joining me so that I can arrive here as safe as possible" Dorothy had responded back in a polite tone of voice as this made the girl soldier raised her eyebrow.
"I see, I shall see if Glinda can allow you people to enter but for the meantime, stay put" The young girl had spoken out in a commanding tone of voice as she entered the castle alongside with the other two girl soldiers.
"Wow, I didn't expect Glinda's guards to be children?! This is quite absurd yet interesting!" Lion had spoken out in surprise while Scarecrow nodded his head in agreement.
"I agree! Glinda must have a soft spot for kids, that I tell you but I think they could be more mature than we perceive them to be'' Scarecrow had chimed into the conversation while Dorothy looked at them while smiling as she was cherishing every moment she had with her friend as the sounds of the door suddenly opened with one of the girl soldiers staring at them with a smile on her face.
"I've spoken to Glinda and she's approved of your visit so please follow me to the washroom so you guys can look presentable and by the way, my name is Kiki, It's nice to meet you guys.." Kiki had spoken out to Dorothy and the gang as this brought smiles of joy to their faces.
"Thank you so much!" Dorothy had uttered out in joy as she and her friends had followed Kiki into the washroom which was decorated in fine red jewelry.
"Please pamper yourselves here and I shall return in ten minutes, does that sound good?" Kiki had spoken out to everyone as the gang nodded their heads in agreement as Kiki exited the room.
For the next ten minutes that had quickly passed, Dorothy washed her face and combed her hair, and the Lion shook the dust out of his mane, and the Scarecrow patted himself into his best shape, and the Woodman polished his tin and oiled his joints as the gang were officially ready to see Glinda as Kiki had opened the door to pick them up.
"All of you guys look very presentable so by that, I shall take you guys to Glinda and be sure to respect her presence, okay?" Kiki had advised the gang as Dorothy and her friends nodded their heads in agreement.
"Thank you and of course, I can tell that Glinda is a very good woman so she deserves all of our respect" Dorothy had spoken back in a polite tone of voice as this made Kiki smile as she and everyone else had begun to walk towards the room which Glinda was currently sitting at and once Kiki had opened the door, the gang was in awestruck on how beautiful the room was and there Glinda was, sitting in a throne of beautiful rubies.
She was both beautiful and young to their eyes. Her hair was a rich red in color and fell in flowing ringlets over her shoulders. Her dress was pure white but her eyes were blue, and they looked kindly upon the little girl.
"So, you must be Dorothy Gale, the girl who had killed the Wicked Witches of the East and West, correct? It's a pleasure meeting you, I'm Glinda, The Good Witch of the South" Glinda had introduced herself as her voice was very soft-spoken yet had a sense of confidence in it.
"Yes, I'm the one who had killed them; however, it was an accident for both terms but I'm grateful that the Munchkins and the Winkies can live peacefully" Dorothy had spoken back while Glinda's smile remained.
"Oh, my dear. Don't worry about it. You have done a wonderful thing by freeing the Winkies and Munchkins from tyranny but let's not dwell on that, shall we? Let's talk about your desires and why you have come to see me" Glinda had advised Dorothy as the young girl nodded her head in agreement before she started to speak.
"My only wish is for me to head back to Kansas and my Aunt Em and Uncle Henry are worried sick about me and It's already terrible enough that our house got swept away from the tornado as well.." Dorothy had answered back while also explaining her adventures in Oz, her meeting her friends and other such things while Glinda listened to the story very closely and attentively and once the story was finished, Glinda had finally come up with her answer.
"Bless your dear heart, I will definitely grant your wish in returning back to Kansas; however, you must surrender the golden hate to me, Is that fair?" Glinda had spoken back in a rather assertive yet kind tone of voice as Dorothy nodded her head without showing any signs of doubt.
"Of course! I'll be happy to give it to you and I have one command left but I don't need it anyways" Dorothy had spoken back with much joy as she had finally taken the golden hat off while handing it over to Glinda as she had put on the hat.
"Before I summon the Winged Monkeys for Scarecrow, Tin Woodman and Lion, I shall have a personal meeting with them in regards to their future, you won't mind that, Dorothy?" Glinda had asked Dorothy as the young girl smiled warmly as she didn't mind at all.
"Of course not, Please take all the time that you need and I'll be waiting right here!" Dorothy had responded back as this had made Glinda smile.
"Very well than, I shall commence the meetings starting right at this minute" Glinda had responded back as our heroes knew their journey was slowly coming to an end; however, It seems that Glinda wants to ensure that Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Lion were honest and willing to serve their subjects in each of their respective kingdoms.