(Home Sweet Home)

*Author's Note: Double upload since I don't upload everyday but This chapter marks the end to the first story arc and of course, this story isn't over yet and thank you to everyone who's read my interpretation and spin on this wonderful series*

*July 19th, 1900*

*Quadling Country*

*Day 39, Morning*

A few minutes had passed as Glinda had summoned Scarecrow into a private room as the room itself was very beautiful with a portrait of a fairy goddess as Scarecrow had sat down on the chair while Glinda began to speak to him.

"Scarecrow, Are you sure that you are fit to rule over the people of Oz? It's a huge responsibility and It takes commitmentment as well" Glinda had asked Scarecrow in a curious tone of voice as she waited for an answer as Scarecrow began to speak after thinking of an answer.

"I'm sure and my reasonings is that I'm very smart and a good thinker as well and my brains can truly move the good people of Oz and the Emerald City folks into greatness and most importantly, my heart is at the right place" Scarecrow had answered back as this made Glinda smile warmly at what she had just heard.

"I'm very glad to hear that, You may go now and I shall have the Winged Monkeys take you back to the Emerald City once Dorothy heads back home but for now, please call Tin Woodman for me please" Glinda had spoken back as this made Scarecrow smile.

"You're welcome and I'll call Tin Woodman for you and I won't take long" Scarecrow had spoken back as he exited the room leaving Glinda with her own thoughts.

"He's going to be a kind and just ruler, that I can tell.." Glinda had thought to herself as she heard a knock on the door which prompted her to speak out so that Tin Woodman could come in.

"Please come in.." Glinda had spoken out as she saw Tin Woodman entering the room as he had walked over to the chair and sat down while waiting for Glinda to speak once more.

"Good Morning, Thank you for having me here today, It's such an honor to be at your service.." Tin Woodman had spoken to Glinda in a polite tone of voice as he tipped his tin hat in respect as this made Glinda smile.

"Good Morning to you as well, It's wonderful having you here today and I won't take long for this meeting but where is your heart in regards to ruling over the Winkies? Are you sure that you want to become King of the Winkie Country?" Glinda had responded back to Tin Woodman as he had thought of it for a few minutes as he knew that he must be honest with his answer and before he knew it, Tin Woodman had finally spoken out.

"Yes, My heart is truly at the right place for me to rule over the Winkies and unlike the Wicked Witch of the West, I shall treat my new subjects with kindness and gave them a safe place to live in harmony and yes, I'm sure that I want to rule over the Winkies as well" Tin Woodman had responded back as these words made Glinda smile as she knew that he was the right person to rule over the Winkies.

"Good Answer, you are truly the right person to rule over Winkie Country and with that, I shall give you my blessing in regards to that and with that, you may go and please get the Lion for me as well" Glinda had spoken back to Tin Woodman as the man had gotten up with a smile on his face.

"Thank you so much, I'll give you my word that the Winkies is gonna be happy under my rule" Tin Woodman had spoken to Glinda for the final time while tipping his hat to show respect before leaving the room so he could get Lion and after a few minutes of waiting, Lion had finally entered the room as Glinda stood up to move a chair so that Lion could stand closer to her due to him not being able to sit.

"Good Morning, Glinda, It's an honor being in your presence" Lion had greeted Glinda as the woman smiled back before speaking to him.

"Good Morning as well, Lion. I only brought you here alone so that I could see where your heart and courage lies in regards to ruling over the creatures of the forest.." Glinda had spoken back with a smile on her face as Lion nodded his head in understandment as he prepared himself for whatever was to come.

"So, how did you become King of the Beasts and do you truly feel like your courage and heart is at the right place in regards to that?" Glinda had asked Lion as she saw that Lion had taken a few minutes in thinking about his answer and eventually, Lion had finally come up with his answer.

"Yes, I've become King of the Beasts by slaying that terrible giant spider; however, a voice guided me towards my victory by entrusting me with a sword but, She has never told me her name nor showed her face and for the next question, my courage and heart is truly at the right place to rule over the creatures of the forest" Lion had answered back as this made Glinda's eyes widen in surprise as if she knew who or what Lion was talking about as she began to speak once more.

"Marvelous, I believe that could be Queen Lurline's voice guiding you into victory but that's just my opinion.." Glinda had spoken back in a tone of amazement as this had surprised Lion as well.

"Q-Queen Lurline?! I've only heard myths about her but I never thought I was honored enough to hear her voice and guidance but that's nice to hear, I'm glad.." Lion had spoken back with a smile on his face as he saw Glinda getting up and retrieving the golden hat as well.

"Of course, She's the sky goddess whom the people of Oz worship and of course, she's the most powerful being in ALL of Oz but to change subjects, let's go back to your friends, shall we?" Glinda had spoken back to Lion as this revelation surprised him greatly as he followed Glinda into the palace garden which Dorothy and the others were waiting at.

"Dorothy? Are you ready to head back home? I'm sure your guardians truly miss you by now.." Glinda had asked Dorothy as the young girl nodded her head in excitement.

"Of course! I just need to find a way to head back home but I just can't seem to know how.." Dorothy had answered back with a smile on her face as Glinda had finally told her the keys to heading back home.

"You see, you possess the Silver Shoes that have such marvelous and wonderful powers and they can take you anywhere if you click your heels three times" Glinda had explained to Dorothy as the young girl nodded her head in excitement.

"That's it? Well, I will ask them to carry back to Kansas at once!" Dorothy had spoken out in joy as she looked over to her friends as her expression became a sad one as she knew her time at Oz was coming to an end.

"Well, I guess this is goodbye, I shall miss all of you guys dearly!" Dorothy had spoken out to her friends as she threw her arms around the Lion's neck and kissed him, patting his big head tenderly.

"Goodbye, Dorothy, I shall miss you dearly.." Lion had spoken out as tears came down his face as Dorothy released herself from the hug before going to Tin Woodman.

"Goodbye Tin Woodman, I shall miss you dearly and please don't cry, you're gonna get all rusty and freeze into place.. " Dorothy had spoken to Tin Woodman as she kissed him, who was weeping in a way most dangerous to his joints.

"I-I know but you've been such a help to me, Lion, and Scarecrow and I can't repay you enough…" Tin Woodman had spoken back as he hugged Dorothy for the final time as the young girl walked over to Scarecrow.

"Goodbye Scarecrow, Always remember the good times that we had and please don't forget about me as well.." Dorothy had spoken to Scarecrow as she hugged his soft, stuffed body instead of kissing his painted face, and found she was crying herself at this sorrowful parting from her loving comrades.

"I won't! I'll give you my word!" Scarecrow had spoken back to Dorothy for the final time as Glinda walked over to the pair.

"Dorothy, you are truly one of the most kindest people that I've ever met and I shall thank you for showing that kindness to your friends and those around you.." Glinda had spoken to Dorothy for the final time as she kissed her on the forehead and made Dorothy smile as the girl had now taken Toto up solemnly in her arms, and clapped the heels of her shoes together three times.

"Take me home to Aunt Em and Uncle Henry!" Dorothy cried out with sadness and joy as she was suddenly taken up to the air with such speed and during that, both of the shoes had fallen off her feet into a desert, never to be seen again; however Dorothy found herself to be sitting on the ground.

For she was sitting on the broad Kansas prairie, and just before her was the new farmhouse Uncle Henry built after the cyclone had carried away the old one. Uncle Henry was milking the cows in the barnyard, and Toto had jumped out of her arms and was running toward the barn, barking furiously.

"Oh no, I've lost the silver shoes.." Dorothy uttered out in disappointment; however, that didn't matter as she saw Aunt Em sitting in her usual chair as this brought a smile on her face as she ran towards them.

"Aunt Em! Uncle Henry!" Dorothy had cried out in joy as this captured their attention as Aunt Em had quickly gotten up from her seat with tears flowing down her face.

"My darling child! You're alive! We thought you died in the tornado!" Aunt Em cried out as she and Dorothy had embraced each other in a warm hug while Uncle Henry had stopped what he was doing to join in the hug.

"Dorothy!? How!? Why?!" Uncle Henry cried out in confusion; however, he didn't press on as the only thing that mattered was that Dorothy was finally back home as Dorothy began to speak.

"I've missed you guys so much! I have plenty of stories to tell you guys but for now, I'm just glad to be home cause there's just no place like home.." Dorothy had spoken back in joy as her adventures in Oz had come to an end; however Dorothy knew in her heart that maybe just someday, she'll return to Oz but for now, rest, Dorothy Gale.

End of Story Arc 1