Chapter 21: Meet the Parents and get married

The whispering trees, the vivid flowers, the splendid scenery seemed to blend all together into swirls of colors in Elphaba's eyes. She observed this during the five-day carriage ride to Kiamo Ko. On their last night, she tenderly leaned her head up against Fiyero's unyielding shoulder. As she drifted off to sleep, all she could think of was Keliir. Fiyero gave her a slight peck on the forehead and frequently stroked her silky ebony hair. Elphaba found the way he worked his hands to be soothing, during their long voyage. Fiyero couldn't help but gaze at Elphaba, somehow he felt as though he was ogling her. As she slept, he studied her features. His eyes automatically were drawn to her breasts; naturally that's where any man would begin, thought Fiyero, innocently. He was quite pleased in what he examined, Elphaba's beast were by some means larger than he had remembered. He snickered slightly to himself and explored her further. He ran his thumb across her firm lips. In her sleep, she idly scrunched up her minuscule nose, and then slowly opened her exhausted eyes. Fiyero urged her to go back to sleep, he gently pulled her head down onto his lap for a better cushion. Elphaba greatly accepted his gesture and again wafted back to sleep. Fiyero yawned and decided to close his eyes as well, although nothing pained him more than not being able to see his Fae.

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"Okay, this can't be too difficult." Glinda looked down at baby Keliir, he was looking back at her with his piercing blue eyes. Elphaba was right about Keliir having Fiyero's eyes. Glinda pinched her nose with one hand to prevent herself from the awful unpleasant smell beneath her. In the other hand she struggled to clean up the Keliir's mess and clean him all together. This was a rather daunting task, she much rather preferred feeding, or just holding the little guy. This was pure torture to Glinda.

"Hold still, Keliir…you know what I'm just calling you Liir, it's easier." She said in a slightly nasally voice, as she still held her onto her nose. "Oh my Lurline, forget it, I'll use both hands." She sucked in as much air as possible and held her breath through the process of changing Liir's diaper. Glinda noticed a change in Liir's face, his brow furrowed slightly, horror struck Glinda's face as Liir began urinating all over her day dress, as well as her perfect made up face. Glinda screamed unmercifully and ran to get away from the mess. She grabbed the nearest towel and tried to clean herself off.

"Liir, you smell like the bog of eternal stench! And you ruined my new day dress. You will pay for this when you're older! Believe you, me."

Liir only blinked a couple of times as Glinda sneered and continued to fix him up with a new diaper. "You're lucky, that I'm this nice…or else." Glinda expressed as she threatened the five-day-old baby. Glinda held up baby Liir and patted his back lightly; she heard an unsettling digestive feeling in his stomach. "Oh no you don't!" But he did, before Glinda could get away, Liir threw up all over her face and the front of her dress. She grimaced and patted him some more before setting him down in his crib. She wanted to curse to the high heavens. Why did I volunteer myself for this torture? Her thoughts were interrupted by a knock at the door.

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Daylight crept into the carriage both Fiyero and Elphaba occupied; Fiyero woke up in an uncomfortable position. He was situated in between the seat and Elphaba; he had unknowingly slept with his arms above his head and felt as though all the bones in his arms cracked as he slowly lowered them. Elphaba's head remained on his lap, now that he was full aware of her, he felt somewhat aroused. She soon awoke as well, and rubbed her eyes to wake them up. She stared up at her handsome prince, and intertwined her fingers with his. Fiyero's face lit up, this catching Elphaba's attention looked out the window along side him. They were finally approaching Fiyero's castle in Kiamo Ko. She felt excitement spread throughout her entire body, although there was a certain agitation building up.

Fiyero grabbed her hand and squeezed tight. "We're here."

At last the carriage arrived at the front entrance to the captivating castle. Elphaba felt edgy once she saw Fiyero's mother and father awaiting them. Fiyero's mother was absolutely breathtaking, of course she would be. Her hair was honey brown, long and set in loose curls all that formed around her perfectly chiseled face. Her lips were full and luscious just like Fiyero's. Her eyes were an entrancing shade of blue and she dressed like royalty. Fiyero looked more like his father than his mother. His father had dark brown curly hair; the color was rather ashy due to old age. He had perfectly shaped cheekbones and a clef chin; his nose was pronounced and he stood like a gentleman. Elphaba was astounded by their beauty, and started to feel self-conscious. For she knew they were expecting someone like Glinda to come walking out the carriage. Fiyero stepped out the carriage, his mother embraced him and his father and him seemed to have formed a secret handshake. In which made Elphaba chuckle, she then drew a deep breath and stepped out. Both his mother and father's eye grew wide with mystification. However, to maintain their composure they welcomed Elphaba with open arms.

"Mother, Father, this is Elphaba." Fiyero traditionally began introducing the strangers to each other.

"Elphaba, this is my mother, Queen Etelani Tiggular; And my father, King Liiyero Tiggular."

"So very charmed to meet you darling." Etelani stifled out, whilst still staring at Elphaba's strange skin tone.

"The pleasure is all mine." Elphaba responded as politely as she could stand, she hated schmoozing.

"Well, we best get you ready for the ceremony, Elphaba." Etelani smiled anxiously, and grabbed her hand. Fiyero shot a sympathetic glance at Elphaba, "it is too late to back out now." Fiyero said inaudibly but humorously.

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Elphaba sat awkwardly on an overly fancy and decked out chair in the boudoir where she was to be dressed and fussed over by over ten women including Etelani. A couple of portly women were causing a commotion involving Elphaba's long black hair. The argument was something along the lines of whether she should wear it up or down. Elphaba had lost track. Five other women were testing out various shades of eye shadow and lipstick. Elphaba swore she heard all of them say, we need to find SOMETHING that goes with her green skin. Etelani enforced Elphaba to stand up, so she could size her up both mentally and physically. Physically for the wedding dress, Etelani took her measurements and smiled.

"Perfect! I guessed your size, right on, from what Fiyero described to me in the letter."

"Great." Elphaba muttered. Etelani left her side for brief moment before returning with a gorgeous Vinkus style wedding dress. Even Elphaba was overwhelmed by the dress's beauty. The dress went to the ground and had quite the train. It was an off the shoulder style with long sleeves. The fabric underneath the dress of silky, the fabric overlapping it was lace, however the way the dress was made, Elphaba was able to see silk through the lace. It was simply spectacular, and probably the most expensive thing Elphaba has ever touched. Etelani beamed when she saw Elphaba's face.

"You like it?" Etelani said in a noticeable thick Vinkus accent. Elphaba only nodded in reply.

"Good, put it on, we don't have all day." She said, and Elphaba obliged.

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Fiyero awaited Elphaba at the alter. Chase would have been Fiyero's best man, but their relationship was on shaky grounds. His palms were drenched in sweat, his heart racing with anticipation. He frivolously pulled at his collar to try and cool himself down. His father, Liiyero, who was performing the service, patted Fiyero on the shoulder.

"Settle down son, you're making everyone nervous."

"Sorry father, I'm just…well nervous."

The sound of music pulsated throughout his entire body. It was the traditional Vinkus wedding Hymn. His eyes were drawn to the beautiful Emerald and pearly white figure moving towards him. His heart seemed to stop as it had so many times when he was around her. One time it literally did. He held his had to his chest and tried to catch his breath. He couldn't believe how much he loved her; it was almost too much to bear at that moment. Elphaba was soon positioned in front of him; he grasped a hold of her hands and held them tight. Elphaba mouthed the words I love you and that melted his heart. Soon his father began speaking.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to give witness to the joining of these to spirits in Holy Matrimony."

It was all a blur to Fiyero; he was so entranced by Elphaba, until he heard his father more clearly.

"Fiyero, would you please repeat after me. I Fiyero Tiggular"

"I Fiyero Tiggular"

"Take thee Elphaba Thropp."

"Take thee Elphaba Thropp."

"To be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; And promise to be faithful until death parts you."

"To be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; I promise to be faithful to you until death parts us."

"Now, Elphaba would you please repeat after me. I Elphaba Thropp."

"I Elphaba Thropp." Elphaba couldn't stop smiling.

"Take thee Fiyero Tiggular."

"Take thee Fiyero Tiggular."

"To be my Husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; And promise to be faithful until death parts you."

"To be my Husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; And I promise to be faithful until death parts us."

Fiyero slipped the ring onto Elphaba's marriage finger, and Elphaba followed with the same gesture.

"By the power vested in me, by the Unnamed God. I now pronounce you Husband and Wife."

"May I kiss her now." Pure Fiyero.

"I should say you should."

Fiyero and Elphaba finally embraced in a long awaited kiss, this time as Mr. and Mrs. Tiggular.