(Home Again)

*Author's Note: This chapter marks the end of the third story arc and thank you to everyone who's read this wonderful story*

*November 2nd, 1905*

*Ev Kingdom*

A few days had passed since King Evardo's coronation as everyone was bidding their friends farewell.

"It's been honestly fun having you and everyone else stay here for a couple of days, I will give my eternal gratitude for saving me and my family" Evardo had spoken out to Ozma in a gentle voice as he had shaken hands with her which made her smile.

"Of course, we wouldn't allow the Nome King to just have you people captured without a fight but if you ever need any royal assistance than don't be afraid to let me know, okay?" Ozma had spoken back to Evardo as this made the young boy smile as he nodded his head.

"I will! Thanks for everything" Evardo had spoken out to Ozma for the final time as he saw Dorothy approaching him and hugging him warmly.

"Goodbye Evardo, Goodbye everyone, I'll miss you guys dearly and when the time comes, I'll come back to Ev and visit everyone" Dorothy had spoken out to Evardo as she let out a warm smile while Evanna was watching with a rather emotional look on her face which was caught by Dorothy.

"Hey, Evanna, It's okay…I'll come back and visit one of these days but my Uncle Henry, Aunt Em, and even my dog Toto are worried sick about me.." Dorothy had spoken to Evanna in a gentle voice as she walked towards her and gave her a hug which was returned by Evanna.

"Y...You better! I'll be waiting for you!" Evanna had spoken out to Dorothy with a smile on her face as she had shaken hands with Dorothy for the final time.

"Don't worry, I will!" Dorothy had spoken back to Evanna for the final time as she turned her direction to the rest of the Ev family and said her goodbyes to each of them while hugging them as Evadne watched with a smile on her face.

"Dorothy, Thank you once more…I truly appreciate you for saving my children" Evadne had spoken out to the young girl as she and Dorothy hugged each other warmly while everyone watched with smiles on their faces.

"Goodbye, Evadne, I will forever remember everyone here and the good times we've spent together…" Dorothy had spoken out to Evadne for the final time as she quickly ran back to her friends as it was finally time to go; however, there was still one final issue.

"Wait, what about Tik-Tok? Is he gonna stay here in Ev or does he intend to head back to the Emerald City…" Lion had spoken out in curiosity as this had caught everyone's attention.

"You're right…Maybe we should ask Tik-Tok if he wants to stay here or head back to the Emerald City with us.." Scarecrow had chimed into the conversation while Dorothy nodded her head in agreement.

"True but I think the final decision should come from King Evardo, after all, Tik-Tok is a part of his land therefore he's under his jurisdiction…" Dorothy had responded to Scarecrow while looking over at Evardo with a smile on her face as this caused the young boy to think for a few seconds before deciding on his answer.

"As King of Ev, I hereby shall allow Tik-Tok to roam freely as he wishes so in other words, he's able to stay in the Emerald City" Evardo had finally spoken out in a joyful tone of voice as this made everyone cheer for their friend.

"I knew you were gonna say yes and if you said no then I would have convinced you otherwise.." Dorothy had spoken out to Evardo with a cheeky smile on her face and this made the boy chuckle.

"Of course, I know that you're quite a strong girl and you've even fellowed the two Wicked Witches of the East and West so I'd probably wouldn't even argue with you" Evardo had spoken out to his friend while chuckling to himself as during the conversation, Tik-Tok had managed to come up with his response to the events that were transpiring.

"I would like to express my eternal thanks for setting me free, I shall repay you by visiting once a month…" Tik-Tok had spoken out to Evardo as this made him smile while nodding his head in confirmation as finally, it was officially time for everyone to depart back to the Emerald City.

"Goodbye everyone! We'll miss you all and please don't be afraid to write a letter if you need anything, okay?" Ozma had spoken out to her friend while Evardo smiled back once more.

"I will, thanks for everything!" Evardo had spoken back to his friend for the final time as he had seen everyone getting ready to head back.

"Alright, silver shoes, take me, the chariot, and my friends back to Emerald City!" Ozma had commanded her shoes as a brilliant flash of light had consumed everyone as she and the rest of her friends were quickly transported back to their destination.

"Farewell, my friends…" Evanna had softly spoken out while waving goodbye to her beloved friends; however, she knew that she'll eventually see them once again.

*Emerald Gardens*

Dorothy and everyone else had finally arrived at the Emerald City in Oz as this brought forth a sense of nostalgia for Dorothy.

"Wooow, it's been quite a long time since I've been here…" Dorothy had uttered out in awestruck as she had taken a good look at the garden while Lion began to speak.

"Indeed it has, the last time we were at the Emerald City together was when we were trying to convince Oz to give us our desires" Lion had spoken back to Dorothy as she nodded her head.

"Correct and I can't believe it's really been that long.." Dorothy had spoken back to Lion as she looked over to see Ozma talking to Tin Woodman, Hungry Tiger, and Scarecrow which made her smile.

"Billina, be sure to lay your egg before we depart for Kansas" Dorothy had advised Billina as she stared down at the red hen with a smile on her face; however, she was met with Billina shaking her head.

"Back for that farm? I'll decline that! I'd rather stay here than be cooped up in some farm for the rest of my life! I'll be the perfect royal red hen Billina had responded back in a rather joyful tone of voice as this made Dorothy and Lion chuckle back.

"I see, well, I can't force you so that means I gotta come up with a story that you got lost or just tell Uncle Henry and Aunt Em the truth" Dorothy had spoken back to Billina as she looked over to see Ozma and the others approaching them.

"Dorothy, are you ready to go back to Kansas or would you rather stay here for a few more days?" Ozma had asked her friend in a curious yet serious tone of voice as she and everyone else waited for a response from Dorothy and it was silent for a few seconds before Dorothy had finally begun to speak.

"I'm ready to go back to Kansas and I had a wonderful time with everyone and I'll forever cherish this adventure that we had and the days I've spent with everyone back at Ev were very splendid and also, my Uncle Henry and Aunt Em are worried sick about me as well.." Dorothy had responded back as everyone seemed to have understood the situation as they nodded their heads.

"Very understandable and I'll ensure that you make it back to this Kansas safely.." Ozma had spoken back to Dorothy while walking close to her and gently grabbing her hands which made both girls smile.

"Goodbye Ozma, it was very wonderful meeting you and becoming your friend…" Dorothy had spoken to her friend in farewells as she and Ozma hugged each other warmly.

"Goodbye Dorothy and same for you, you are a very good friend!" Ozma had spoken back as she kissed Dorothy on the cheek which made Dorothy blush slightly.

Dorothy had said her goodbyes to each of her friends while giving them the sweetest of hugs as well.

"Goodbye Dorothy!" Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, Lion, and the others had spoken out while waving goodbye to his friend alongside the others as Billina began to speak.

"Now this is what I call a happy ending!" Billina had spoken out in joy as she clucked to herself as she had seen Dorothy and Ozma standing by each other.

"Silver shoes, I command you to send Dorothy back to a place called Kansas where her Uncle Henry and Aunt Em live at!" Ozma had commanded the silver shoes while clicking her heels three times and suddenly, a brilliant flash of light consumed Dorothy as she was finally sent back to Kansas.

"I'm gonna miss that girl but oh boy! I'm hungry!" Hungry Tiger had spoken out while rubbing his stomach much to the annoyance of Billina.

"I'll be seeing you…Dorothy…" Ozma had thought to herself while smiling warmly at that very thought.

*Kansas*

Dorothy had finally appeared in the usual prairies of Kansas which made her extremely happy.

""I'm home! I'm home!" Dorothy had cried out in joy while running back to her home and there, she had opened the door to reveal Uncle Henry and Aunt Em and her presence had surprised them.

"Goodness gracious! It's Dorothy! Where have you been?!" Uncle Henry had spoken out in confusion, joy, and other emotions as he got up from the chair and hugged the child warmly.

"It's a long story so I'll tell you guys later.." Dorothy had responded back while hugging Uncle Henry before turning her attention to Aunt Em as she hugged her as well.

"My dear child, you had us worried sick! We've been searching for you for days! Where exactly were you?" Aunt Em had asked Dorothy in a rather frantic yet relieved tone of voice as she waited for an answer.

"I was sent back to Oz…well..a place called Ev to be exact but let me speak to Toto and I'll tell you guys everything!" Dorothy had responded back to her Aunt Em as she released herself from the hug and quickly ran to her room so she could greet Toto.

Of course, Toto was happy to see his owner return as he ran around despite being more laid back than how he was five years ago.

"Toto! I'm so glad to see you again and I wished you would have joined us.." Dorothy had spoken to her dog while gently petting him as she looked over to see her mirror glowing which caught her attention.

"Strange.." Dorothy had muttered out in confusion as she slowly walked towards the mirror in order to observe the glow and soon, the glow had turned into Ozma.

"Dorothy, my friend, I forgot to tell you that you can always talk to me from the comforts of your home at any time, okay? So don't be afraid to speak to me if life is giving you problems, okay?" Ozma had advised Dorothy from the mirror as this made her smile warmly.

"Thank you, I will, I'll definitely talk to you if I need anything…" Dorothy had spoken out to Ozma while letting out the brightest smile on her face.

And thus ends another one of Dorothy's adventures and as long as she had the support of Ozma and the rest of her friends then she knew in her heart that everything was just gonna be okay.

End of Story Arc 3