(Visiting Scarecrow)
*July 15th, 1906*
*Fuddlecumjig*
Dorothy stood in front of Omby Amby while waiting for an answer from the gentleman while Omby Amby thought of what he just heard.
"You want to be my student? You've already proven yourself useful to be Ozma's friend and princess of Oz." Omby Amby responded curiously while Dorothy nodded understandably.
"I know, but I want to get stronger. I want to continue protecting Oz and those I care about." Dorothy responded once more as the room grew silent for a few seconds.
Omby Amby stared back at the young girl for a few more moments while continuing to think about his answer until finally deciding.
"Okay, I'll take you in; don't expect me to go easy on you as well." Omby Amby responded with a smile and this made Dorothy smile back.
A"R-Really?! Thank you! I promise I'll be a good student. I won't let you down. I'll give you my word.." Dorothy responded joyfully while Polychrome cheered her friend on.
"Wonderful! I'm hoping that all goes well, but do you and Omby Amby have any time to train?" Polychrome asked Dorothy curiously while Aunt Em and Uncle Henry nodded in agreement.
"She's right. Dorothy goes to school so she'll have to juggle her education and her training, but we don't mind at all as long as she's safe." Uncle Henry chimed into the conversation while Omby Amby smiled at this.
"Well, there is a secret room hidden within the Emerald Palace. A room where you can get things done in a short period…" Omby Amby responded with a smile as this intrigued Dorothy greatly.
"A room, does such a room truly exist? I'm quite interested in knowing.." Dorothy responded curiously while staring at Omby Amby with great interest as she waited for her answer.
"Of course, a room where you can spend an entire year inside while a day passes in the outside world. It's far below the Emerald Palace, that's where me and you could begin our year-long training.." Omby Amby responded as this revelation intrigued everyone in the room.
"Wait, a room where you can spend a year yet only a day passes outside, how does that work? I've never heard of such a thing." Aunt Em asked Omby Amby curiously while Uncle Henry and Polychrome nodded in agreement.
"Well, time passes differently in the room. It's like a different realm entirely. Even Ozma used the room to take care of certain royal duties that fell on busy days. I used it for training during my days of being a youth." Omby Amby explained to Aunt Em and the others and this surprised everyone.
During this, Dorothy would feel intrigued by what she heard as she smiled brightly.
"Wooow. To think such a room exists. It's quite fascinating.." Dorothy uttered with surprise while Omby Amby nodded in agreement.
"Of course, and shall we begin right now? We're almost done with the tour anyways so this would be perfect to take things to the next level." Omby Amby asked Dorothy with a smile while waiting for an answer.
After hearing the question, Dorothy thought of this for a moment before deciding on what to do next.
"Yes, but I do want to visit Scarecrow and Tin Woodman first before we begin, is that okay with you?" Dorothy responded politely while this was met with Omby Amby nodding in confirmation.
"Of course, but it's going to take us over a day to reach Winkie Country by chariot; however, I could simply take everyone there myself." Omby Amby responded to Dorothy once more with a smile.
"Wonderful, and we should say our goodbyes to Grandmother Knit and the others before departing. I hope the Blue Kangaroo can get her mittens." Dorothy responded joyfully while walking over to say her goodbyes.
Omby Amby watched this as he saw the young girl sharing her goodbyes to Grandmother Knit and the others.
"One Year. Could Dorothy withstand such a rigid place? I barely lasted a month when I was her age.." Omby Amby thought to himself before clearing his throat to get everyone's attention.
"Alright, we'll be taking our leave. We have much to do, but it was a pleasure to see everyone today." Omby Amby spoke to Chief Larry and the others while the trio nodded understandably before speaking once more.
"No worries! And thank you once again for restoring me. I'll always be grateful for that, but I wish you the best of luck during your travels." Larry responded joyfully while bidding farewell to Omby Amby and the gang as he waved goodbye.
The gang would say their goodbyes to Grandmother Knit and The Blue Kangaroo while giving them their thanks.
"Goodbye, everyone! I hope to see everyone soon!" Dorothy spoke to Grandmother Knit and the others for the final time before being teleported to their destination.
It was just now Chief Larry, Grandmother Knit, and The Blue Kangaroo as they reflected on their visitors.
"What nice people. If it weren't for them then I would have never found you." The Blue Kangaroo spoke to her elderly companion while Grandmother Knit nodded in agreement.
"Indeed, and I still believe Dorothy is going to save the world. I can feel it…" Grandmother Knit responded to her friend while smiling to herself.
*Winkie Country*
The gang successfully arrived at Winkie Country, and not too far from them was Scarecrow's new home. Scarecrow's new home had the appearance of corn, but it had a simple beauty to it which was fitting for him.
"Wow, Scarecrow's new mansion looks wonderful! I can't wait for you and Uncle Henry to meet Scarecrow, he's the first person I've become friends with." Dorothy spoke to Aunt Em joyfully while looking at the lovely home.
Aunt Em would smile at this alongside Uncle Henry before opening her mouth to speak.
"Wonderful. You've always been telling us about Scarecrow. If it was possible then we would have him scaring off the crowd back at the farm." Aunt Em spoke to Dorothy once more before chucking to herself while Dorothy smiled back.
"Yup, and I can't wait for you guys to meet him." Dorothy responded yet again while feeling the anticipation of reuniting with her friend.
AAfter a few moments, the gang finally arrived at the doorstep of Scarecrow's home as everyone would get off the chariot.
"Take as much time as you need. I'll be waiting outside." Sawhorse advised everyone with a smile while seeing the gang approaching the doorstep.
Dorothy was the first one to approach the door, and she began to gently knock on the door in hopes of Scarecrow answering, and luckily, he did.
"Welcome! Welcome! I've been expecting you and the others! How have things been, my good friend?" Scarecrow greeted Dorothy and the others while hugging his friend warmly.
During this, the gang would enter the mansion while Dorothy and Scarecrow followed them after sharing a warm hug.
"It's great seeing you again, and I've been doing good, I have two special people whom I want you to meet." Dorothy responded kindly while motioning her hand for Aunt Em and Uncle Henry to come over and they did just that.
"This is my Uncle Henry and this is my Aunt Em. These are the people who have been taking care of me for most of my life. I hope that you guys will be good friends." Dorothy spoke to her friend once more while introducing her caregivers to Scarecrow.
Aunt Em and Uncle Henry smiled at Dorothy's friend before shaking hands with Scare.
"Pleasure to meet you, Scarecrow. We've heard good things about you. It's nice to see that Dorothy is happy with her friends." Uncle Henry greeted Scarecrow while still shaking hands with him.
"Of course. If it wasn't for Dorothy then I would have been stuck in that cornfield, but now I'm living the good life." Scarecrow responded with a smile while Aunt Em and Uncle Henry smiled back.
During this, Dorothy and Polychrome would stare out of the window as they were engaging in conversation.
"A room where I can get stronger within a year? I wonder if I could even handle such a room. I imagine it would be dreadful being in such a room for a year." Dorothy spoke to Polychrome with a worried yet intrigued voice while Polychrome nodded in agreement.
"I'm sure you'll manage, right? If Omby Amby already has his faith in you, then surely you will manage, right? You were the same person who survived the Wicked Witch of the West so with that, I believe you can do anything." Polychrome responded to Dorothy before turning around from the window to give her a warm smile which was returned by Dorothy as she smiled back.
"Thank you. I just hope nothing bad happens to the Emerald City during the next day.." Dorothy responded with a smile while still feeling worried; however, Polychrome quickly placed her hand on the shoulder of her friend.
"And we'll defend Oz while you and Omby Amby are training. As long as we have people like Ozma, then we shouldn't have anything to worry about." Polychrome responded to Dorothy once more and this made Dorothy smile at her friend.
"You're right. I shouldn't worry. I have my friends, and that's what matters most." Dorothy responded to her friend with a smile; however, Polychrome could tell that something else was bothering Dorothy, but she didn't want to press on.
"Of course. That's what friends and allies do." Polychrome responded to Dorothy once more.
Both girls would share one final smile before continuing their conversation for the remainder of their visit at Scarecrow's mansion.
*Poppy Fields*
The wind breezed across Dion while he stood in the beautiful red poppy fields.
"Just you wait, Dorothy. I will defeat you and proclaim myself as the strongest being in Oz.." Dion thought to himself while continuing to rest for the remainder of that time frame.