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84 years later, but whatever

Elphaba and Glinda continue their royal tour of Munchkinland, complete with reminicent stories and (maybe) the start of discoverating some courage.

"More Than You Know"

Been working on this for a while, and it's finally time to start sharing.

Magic has always been part of Galinda Upland’s life. When she turns thirteen, her parents allow her to take the Sorcerers’ Aptitude Test, placing her in the running for a promising career in sorcery. Always one to exceed expectations, Galinda includes a letter of introduction to the Wizard with her registration in hopes of catching his attention as a future Grand Sorceress. A few weeks later, she receives a response, but it’s not from the Wizard.

Elphaba, the Wizard’s reclusive green daughter, has never known life beyond the Royal Emerald Palace. For her protection, the palace’s high walls isolate her from the world, and she combats her solitude in any small way she can. On her fourteenth birthday, she spots a pink stationery sticking out of a manila file in her father’s papers, leading to an unexpected secret friendship between the two girls.

Gelphie. AU.

Cover art by the wonderfully awesome @artsspangledpumpkin

Chapter 1: 'PART 1: To Precede'

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"Magic is more than levitating coins, changing apple colors, and… bubbles. If you wish to be a great sorceress, you must start thinking bigger." Morrible turned to the window and shot her hands toward the sky. Her brow furrowed, and her fingers curled. Galinda watched in awe as gray clouds slowly covered the clear blue sky. The sky darkened as the sun vanished from view, and then the downpour started.

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"Madame –"

She leveled her a look. "I don't believe Miss Nessarose is the only Shiz student in correspondence with you."

"Galinda?"

"Hmm?"

"You think my eyes are pretty?"

"I think all of you is pretty," Galinda answered without thinking.

Nessa hummed. "Two things can be true at once, Galinda. Yes, the Wizard freed Oz, and yes, he committed regicide to do it. It's more nuanced than you think it is. It's not all black and white."

The blonde thought about what her friend said. She was right, of course. Nessa was usually right.

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Her father was grieving, and she would go through the motions for him, but she couldn't shed any tears. Mourning Day wasn't for her, or even for her mother. It was solely for him.

Chapter 25: "Chaînés"

Elphaba and Fiyero play tug-of-war with their mutual feelings for Glinda.

She led her just outside the ballroom, away from the noise and prying eyes. "How are you feeling, Miss Upland?"

"Tired," Glinda admitted honestly. She let her façade drop a bit in the presence of her mentor. "It's strange, but getting your dreams seems a little complicated."