(Planning for the Invasion)
*July 15th, 1906*
*Emerald Palace*
Three hours passed since Dorothy and Omby Amby went inside the chamber, and during this, Ozma summoned everyone to discuss the upcoming invasion.
"It seems the Nome King is planning on invading Oz. His tunnel was completed today, they've managed to build it right underneath my palace. I fear a surprise attack might overwhelm the citizens of Oz.." Ozma explained to everyone with a worried expression on her face while Scarecrow began to speak up in regards to the situation.
"I agree, and it's dreadful that we don't have Dorothy and Omby Amby to assist us. It's only for a day but anything could happen during the course of twenty-four hours…" Scarecrow responded in a serious manner while Ozma nodded in agreement before speaking once more.
"Exactly, and to make things worse, Roquat managed to convince the Whimsies, Growleywogs, and the Phanfasms. They're not strong, or so I believe; however, they have strange magic that could be an issue for us.." Ozma responded to Scarecrow once more while also explaining it to the others.
Tin Woodman, who managed to arrive via Ozma's silver shoes, had stepped forward to present what he had to say.
"We should also be on the lookout for the mysterious creature. There's been reports and sightings of a creature that's been terrorizing Oz.." Tin Woodman advised Ozma in a serious voice while the princess nodded in agreement.
"If only Omby Amby was with us, but I understand that he must train Dorothy so she could get stronger, so we shall hold out for the next day." Ozma responded while Tin Woodman nodded in agreement.
"That sounds like a good plan, and in the meantime, let's see what Nome King and his cronies are up to?" Tin Woodman responded to his friend once more while pointing at the mirror.
Ozma would nod in agreement before turning her attention toward the magic mirror.
"I wish to see the Nome King's cavern!" Ozma commanded her magic mirror as a brilliant flash of light appeared within the mirror before settling on the image of Nome King.
Ozma and the others stared into what seemed to be Nome King talking with his allies that were gained during the last day.
*Nome Kingdom*
Nome King and Guph stood in front of the leaders of the Whimisies, Growelywogs, and Phanfasms.
"Alright, we were set to invade Emerald City in two days, but I refuse to wait any longer so we shall start our journey at midnight, right? Then we shall arrive at daybreak. We'll destroy the city and march through the Land of Oz, conquering the land as we please!" Nome King instructed his allies before laughing maniacally to himself before Winkle and Lee-Ow-Oh joined in his laughter.
"Good! Once everything is said and done, I shall make Ozma my slave! She'll do my every command!" Lee-Ow-Oh responded joyfully before laughing once more; however, Winkle wasn't happy hearing this.
"It seems you've miscalculated on the issue. Ozma shall be my slave, and besides! We still have the secret weapon under our display so I should have the highest honors.." Winkle responded in a smart tone of voice while adjusting his glasses.
This angered Lee-Ow-Oh as he growled at his annoyance; however, Nome King quickly caught this and immediately calmed down the dispute between the two. "Settle down, we should not fight amongst each other.
"That's what Ozma wants. Once we conquer everything, we shall decide who gets what, okay?" Nome King advised his two allies in a rather calm voice as Winkle and Lee-Ow-Oh nodded in agreement.
"He's right. Arguing like this won't get us anywhere so let's put aside the ordeal to the side for now, what we should be talking about is our weapon, where is it?" Winkle responded while adjusting his glasses once more as he waited for an answer.
This made Nome King laugh rather nervously before finally giving the honest truth to his ally.
"Well, it escaped, and we can't find it; however, I'm sure it will come back to us, right?" Nome King responded nervously while looking up to see Winkle glaring at him rather annoyingly.
"It escaped? It should not have escaped until the day of the invasion, do you realize that letting it roam free could spell trouble for us, hm?" Winkle responded while walking over to grab him by his collar, and lifting him to the air.
Nome King chuckled at Winkle rather nervously before speaking once more.
"W-Well, Surely he'll come back. We just have to wait until the invasion, which is tomorrow.." Nome King responded nervously before chuckling to himself.
*Emerald Palace*
Ozma and the others saw the conversation unfolding as Ozma moved her hand across the mirror to revert it back to its original state.
"Our enemies will be here sooner than expected, this is bad. The people of Oz never experienced war on such a scale. What do you advise me to do.." Ozma spoke to her friends while turning over to hear their thoughts.
"I agree, and if you allow me, I shall have the Winkies fight against the invaders, we'll do whatever it takes to protect Oz and the Emerald City." Tin Woodman responded while Scarecrow nodded in agreement before giving his thoughts on the situation.
"I heard the Munchkins are good fighters despite being peaceful, and I bet the Gillkins are good fighters too." Scarecrow chimed into the conversation while Ozma took note of what she heard.
"Those are good ideas; however, that would mean Locasta getting involved, and like Glinda, the Good Witches can't get involved in any issues within Oz, they could only watch and govern." Ozma responded in a conflicted voice while everyone nodded understandably.
"Oh yeah, but as long as we have the Munchkins as our allies then everything should be good, right?" Scarecrow responded while Ozma nodded in agreement.
During this, an idea would pop into Ozma's head which prompted her to let out a gasp of shock which alerted everyone in the room.
"What's going on? Did you think of something?" Polychrome asked Ozma curiously while the young princess nodded in confirmation as she began to speak.
"We could use the Fountain of Oblivion so that way, we won't see those we care about being hurt." Ozma recommended to her friends that this surprised everyone while also leaving them curious in regards to the fountain.
"Wait, what's the Fountain of Oblivion? I'm curious to know.." Polychrome asked Ozma in a curious manner while Scarecrow and Tin Woodman were filled with curiosity as well.
"Well, the Forbidden Water is the most dangerous water in the Land of Oz. Whoever drinks from the fountain instantly forgets everything about themselves.." Ozma explained to her friends as she began to walk across the palace with a more serious expression on her face.
"Wow, why does such a thing exist in the first place? I can't see myself forgetting my friends such as Dorothy." Polychrome asked Ozma before following her along with Scarecrow and the others.
"Well, Glinda told me that there was an evil wicked King. He ruled Oz with an iron fist. The people were miserable due to famine, war, and other horrible things. So Glinda created the Fountain and made the Ozians drink from the water, thus forgetting the cruel ruler, but in the process, themselves as well…" Ozma explained in a serious tone as the news surprised Polychrome and the others in the room.
"But what about the evil king? What happened to him.." Polychrome asked Ozma once more as she waited for an answer.
"She never told me; however, all I know is that he has been defeated, but whenever she talks about it.." Ozma responded in a serious tone before quickly shaking her head as she changed the subject.
"Sorry. I spoke too much. There are just some things that you and the others can't know. Just private royal stuff, that's all." Ozma spoke to her friends once more before changing her serious demeanor back to her usual one.
"Glinda is quite mysterious.." Polychrome thought to herself before finally opening her mouth to speak again.
"I see, I hope something like that will never happen again, even though the people of Oz don't remember.." Polychrome spoke to Ozma while the young princess nodded in agreement.
"Exactly, but, let's prepare for tomorrow, shall we? We wouldn't want Roquat to beat us, right? Let's head over to the dining area so we could discuss more over dinner." Ozma responded to Polychrome in a kind manner before heading toward the kitchen area while the rest of her friends followed along.
During the walk, Scarecrow would whisper something into Tin Woodman's ear in regards to the story they just heard.
"Woodman, do you think it was such a wise idea to make the people of Oz forget about the evil king? I think it's a bad idea.." Scarecrow whispered into Tin Woodman's ear while seeing him nod in agreement.
"I agree. We can't run away and forget the past.." Tin Woodman responded in full agreement with his friend while he and Scarecrow continued to walk toward the diner room to discuss plans to prevent the invasion.
*Nome Kingdom*
A few hours passed, and it was now midnight, the time for the invasion.
"The clock strikes twelve! Let's head to the Emerald City before it's too late!" Nome King cried out joyfully as he and all of his allies leaped from their dinner tables and made forth toward the tunnel.
The Army began their march toward the tunnel in hopes of entering the Emerald City and it was a huge crowd that consisted of the Whimsies, Growleywogs, and Phanfasms.
"Those fools! They really think they can conquer all of the land? I bet they are going to enslave us! We Phansfams won't be fooled! We shall enslave Roquat, his people, and the other scum!" Lee-Ow-Oh thought to himself while letting out a huge grin.
"The Emerald City is as good as destroyed! Our secret weapon should take care of the job, and after this, we shall turn the Emerald City and its citizens into Cyborgs!" Winkle thought to himself with a smile while adjusting his glasses as he and his fellow Growleywogs marched deeper into the tunnel.
"We won't be taken for fools! I know these backstabbers are going to betray us and keep everything for themselves! Not on our watch!" The Whimsie Chief thought to himself with annoyance as he and his people continued their journey within the tunnel.
"Those fools, they intend to get everything for themselves and leave us nothing. We're not stupid! We shall ravage through Oz, and at last, my vengeance upon Ozma, Dorothy, and their pathetic friends shall be completed…" Nome King quietly spoke to himself before letting out an evil grin as he knew that victory was inching closer toward his hand.."
Finally, Nome King and his new allies were finally heading toward the Emerald City; however, would their plans even work?!