(Day of Relaxation)
*July 20th, 1906*
*Emerald Gardens*
Three days passed since Dion's announcement and Dorothy was sleeping on the grass outside of the palace while Betsy and Zeb kept her company.
"I'm glad I was able to tell my parents that I was staying at your place. I don't want them to worry like last time.." Betsy spoke to Zeb while the boy nodded in agreement.
"Same with my folks back at the ranch, my uncle would have been worried sick if I hadn't told him where I was.." Zeb responded to Betsy while looking over to see Toto and Eureka horsing around before focusing his attention on his friend.
"Hey, are you sure that Dorothy can't beat Dion? I mean, even she was confident that her new power or whatever couldn't beat him." Zeb spoke to his friend once more in a curious manner while Betsy shook her head in denial.
"Nah, I think Dorothy can beat him. I refuse to believe otherwise. Dorothy is my best friend so I'll be rooting for her, no matter what anyone or even she says." Betsy responded with a smile while looking up at the sky while Zeb nodded with a smile.
"I had a feeling you were going to answer the question like that. I also feel the same way, I also feel Dorothy might pull through." Zeb responded to his friend in full agreement while resting his body against the tree.
During their small talk, Kiki approached the pair to introduce herself since she was roaming the gardens as well.
"Hello, My name is Kiki, student of Glinda, the Good Witch of the South. I believe we've met before during Ozma's birthday party." Kiki introduced herself to the pair in a polite voice while Betsy and Zeb began to introduce themselves as well.
"My name is Zeb Hugson. I hope we can become good friends or at least on good terms." Zeb responded while shaking hands with the young girl before Betsy began to speak as well.
"Oh yeah, I remember seeing you with her, and my name is Betsy Bobbin. It's a pleasure to see you again. What brings you here today?" Betsy introduced herself as well before shaking hands with Kiki while waiting for an answer.
"Pleasure to meet the both of you, I came here to see how everyone was doing, and I can see that Dorothy is resting, right? I can tell that a long year of training gave her quite the time." Kiki responded to the pair in a polite voice while Betsy and Zeb nodded in agreement.
"Oh yeah, I was worried for Dorothy since that training did a number on her but I'm glad that she was able to patch up her bruises from that time as well, but as long as Dorothy is okay then that's less to deal with." Betsy responded with concern and optimism in her voice while Zeb nodded in agreement.
"Indeed, and I was also wondering, Do you and Zeb believe people from your world might join the tournament? I know the people there aren't that strong but I heard the resilience is quite strong over there." Kiki curiously asked Betsy and Zeb while Betsy shrugged her shoulders with uncertainty.
"Who knows, I'm assuming nobody but me and Zeb are going to show up, but who knows honestly, I'm sure SOME idiot might show up.." Betsy responded with uncertainty while Zeb began to chime into the conversation.
"Not even all of the armies on the planet could take down Dion. It would just be plain foolishness on their behalf; however, what I also don't get is why Dion is hosting the tournament in Kansas rather than in Oz?" Zeb chimed into the conversation with confusion in his voice while Betsy and Kiki were feeling the same way.
"That's a good question, and my guess is that he wanted everyone to watch?; however, that's impossible since there's no way to even achieve such a thing.." Betsy responded with confusion in her voice while Kiki eventually gave them a reassuring smile.
"Don't worry, Oz has the technology to achieve such a feat. We can do something to which we can broadcast a picture to which it can move, just like those silent films from Dorothy's world that Glinda told me about; however, it would have sound." Kiki explained to Betsy and Zeb while the two teenagers nodded understandably.
"I-I see, and that's fascinating. We can help gather the materials if you want. It's the least we can do to help our allies since we can't fight." Betsy offered Kiki in the hopes of providing assistance while Kiki smiled at what she heard before speaking.
"Of course, that would be great, and thanks for the help. The materials needed to broadcast the tournament should be at a home belonging to Ojo and Nunkie at Munchkin Country." Kiki responded, accepting the offer as this made Betsy and Zeb smile.
"Thank you, and how shall we get there? Ozma is busy with preparing herself for the tournament while Omby Amby is also busy as well.." Zeb asked Kiki in a curious voice while the young Quadling girl quickly eased their worries.
"Don't worry, I shall transport the both of you myself. I'm still new at this since Glinda only taught me this the day before, but basically, It's a move where you can manually transport someone to whatever destination you please; however, I'm new at this so don't be surprised if you guys have to walk a short distance to the home, but are you guys ready?" Kiki responded to Zeb while also giving a warning about the possible mistake as Betsy and Zeb nodded with full understanding.
"It's all fine and dandy, and we're just grateful that you're helping us, and that's what matters most." Betsy responded in an appreciative voice while Zeb nodded with the same spirit.
Kiki smiled at this before walking closer to the pair while extending her arms out.
"I appreciate that ever so much, and don't worry, Ojo and Nunkie are nice people so they won't give you much trouble, but without further ado. I shall send the both of you to Ojo's home in Munchkin Country.." Kiki responded before closing her eyes to prepare her technique, and soon after, she successfully sent Betsy and Zeb to their location.
*Munchkin Country*
Betsy and Zeb arrived at the beautiful blue forest, and in front of them was Ojo's home.
"Alright, let's get the materials for Kiki.." Betsy spoke to Zeb as the boy nodded before he and his friend began to walk toward the door.
After reaching the door, Betsy gently knocked on the door a few times before waiting for someone to answer, and soon, Ojo answered the door.
"Oh, Hello. How can I help you two? You guys must be new here since I've never seen you both.." Ojo greeted the pair in a polite voice while Betsy and Zeb introduced themselves.
"Good Afternoon, my name is Betsy Bobbin, and this is my friend, Zeb Hudson, I'm a friend of Dorothy while Zeb is her cousin." Betsy responded in a polite voice while pointing at Zeb who was waving at her.
"Dorothy?! Like THE Dorothy who saved my people from the Wicked Witch of the East?! That's so awesome! Please come in." Ojo responded joyfully while motioning her hand for her guests to enter the room.
"Correct, and thank you for allowing us to come in." Betsy responded while entering the home alongside Zeb.
The pair walked around the blue living room before sitting down on the couch, and during this, Ojo walked into the kitchen to give them a small cup of tea.
"Betsy, Zeb. What brings the two of you here? It's also an honor to meet the allies of Dorothy." Ojo asked the pair while walking to the living room to place the two small cups of tea in front of Betsy and Zeb.
"We've come here to gather some materials to create a moving picture so everyone could watch the tournament, do you happen to have some?" Betsy asked Ojo in response to the question before sipping on her tea.
"We should have something like that. My Unc Nunkie usually keeps it in his basement, but what exactly are you looking for?" Ojo responded kindly while Betsy thought of what to say for a moment before deciding on an answer.
"Well, perhaps a fixed non-moving camera or something along the lines, I'm not good at any of this so please bear with me." Betsy responded with a small smile as she chuckled.
"No worries, and basically you just want something that can film what's going on, right? I can take care of that, just wait here, okay?" Ojo responded to Betsy once more before making her way toward the basement while Betsy and Zeb were left alone.
"Betsy, are you sure this is going to work? Moving pictures are only silent and we can't produce any sounds for them, and they're quite a hassle as well." Zeb asked Betsy in a concerned voice; however, this wasn't an issue for Betsy.
"Don't worry, Oz has advanced technology, right? I'm sure we can find a way." Betsy responded in a reassuring voice while Zeb still wasn't convinced; however, he simply nodded.
After a few seconds of waiting, Ojo finally came out of the basement with a box filled with film material.
"Alright, I've got the materials needed. I hope this can be of good use for everyone." Ojo spoke to the pair while gently settling the box down, and this brought smiles to their faces.
"Just what we needed! Thank you so much. We'll return it once we're done." Betsy thanked Ojo before picking up the box, and soon after this, she and Zeb were ready to depart from the home.
"Of course, and since you and Zeb are friends of Dorothy, the both of you are always welcome to visit Munchkin Country." Ojo responded with a smile while Betsy smiled back.
"I'll keep that in mind, thank you once again, Have a wonderful day." Betsy responded as she waved goodbye while Zeb followed suit.
"Thank you for having us here, and see ya." Zeb spoke to Ojo as well before he and Betsy officially left the home, closing the door behind them.
Ojo watched the pair disappear from her window before she eventually went back to what she was doing before their arrival.
*Emerald Gardens*
Betsy and Zeb returned to the palace with the film materials in hand and this pleased Kiki.
"Wonderful! Thank you guys so much, I'll figure out the rest so I'll leave you guys be." Kiki thanked the pair while walking over to grab the box of materials from Betsy before turning around to walk back inside.
"Of course, and I hope the process goes well!" Betsy responded while waving goodbye to Kiki alongside Zeb.
During this, a sleeping Dorothy began to mutter in her sleep which caught the attention of Zeb and Betsy.
"Aunt Em…those cookies smell good..save some for me.." Dorothy muttered in her sleep before turning around to rest on her side, and this made Betsy smile at this.
"Rest well, my good friend. You'll need it.." Betsy thought to herself before sitting down on the glass as she continued to watch her friend sleep.
Dorothy continues to rest for the upcoming tournament..
*7 days until the Tournament*
