This takes place after the death of the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba. It is a from Glinda's point of view, and tells of how she struggles with the many memories of her friend, and what happens after she finds out that Elphaba might not be dead...
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I was just settled into bed when I hear a thump against the balcony door. What in Oz? I sit up slowly and listen for a moment. The thump comes again. Frantically I feel around for something I can use to defend myself when my hand encloses around something smooth and round. It's Elphaba's looking glass. I hesitate for a moment but continue to hold it. Sorry Elphie, I hope you will forgive me.
Slowly I get up and make my way towards the balcony doors, looking glass in hand. The thumping becomes louder and more insistent. With a shaky hand I slowly open the door. "Wh- who's there?" My voice sounds weak and frightened. So much for powerful sorceress. You couldn't scare a fly right now. Gazing into the dark night I pull myself together and again command whoever is there to show themselves.
Suddenly, I get knocked back into the room by something about the size of a small child. There is sounds of things crashing and breaking as I hit the floor, lose my grip on the looking glass, and whatever it is tumbles across the room.
As the room grows quiet I slowly stand up and make my way towards whoever or whatever just came literally flying through the window at me. I make a small glowing orb appear just ahead of me. I cringe as I see Elphaba's looking glass shattered on the floor. Damn it! I will have to try and fix that. I think making a mental note to myself.
Looking around I give a small cry of fear when the glow of the orb falls across the form of what appears to be a giant bat. I slowly move closer and gasp as it turns it's head to look at me. That is no bat, that's a flying monkey! Not just any flying monkey, but the very first one, her favorite and most loved one, Chistery. I stand there shocked and frozen in place till I hear a frantic knock on the door.
"Lady Glinda!" I hear the captain of the Gale Force voice. "Lady Glinda, are you okay? We heard some banging, a crash, and then heard you scream." I take a shaky breath before I calmly walk to the door and open it a little pulling my robe tighter around me. "I am fine. Thank you Captain." He looks at me a little doubtfully, then trying to peer around me, and goes to speak. I cut him off by giving him a radiant smile. "I swear by Lurline I am perfectly fine." My mind races. "I just thought I saw a... a mouse, and panicked. I never could stand the little rodents. It's gone though." I give a shudder hoping it looks real. The group of guards before me looks amused and try not laugh. "Very well my lady. I am sorry for intruding, and hope the remainder of your night is... is..." He pauses, "uneventful." Giving him another smile. "Thank you for being so alert. Do have a good night." I close the door before he can say anything more.
