Sorry it's been so long but here's ch 4. The documents saved on my laptop are labled in a different order so if it dosen't make sence I apologise, but I hope it does lol. Enjoy this is Wicked gleeks chapter four. Elphie :)

My dear father,
I hope all is well where you are. Sebastian has returned to school,
and we should make the journey to take his mother and sister home tomorrow.
Rachel's gaurdians will worry if she dosen't return home safely. Chistery was doing a fine job of watching over both Rachel and Sebastian, along with Doctor Dillamond. Whilst Chistery is away,
Doctor Dillamond will watch over them both and he knows we will take over tomorrow.
I am looking foward to seeing you again father, and to travelling with you.
This letter is, as always, sent with all my love.
Your son,
Cassius.

The captain of the guard sighed and smiled as he finished reading his son's letter. They often wrote eachother. The captain had to be sure that his son was safe and well, and concentrating on his studies. But he never worried about his son's behaviour, he was always polite and respectful to the staff and his fellow students. All in all, Cassius was a son to be proud of. The captain stood then, and rolled up his son's note. He picked it up and placed it in the box where he kept all of his letters. He knew there was much to think about before he traveled to Shiz university to pick up Cassius, Sebastian, Rachel and theire mother. Theire grandmother was of course back in the dungeon. The captain stood now and wandered outside. He walked past his soldires, who were training, and walked to the palace where the ruler of Oz lived. He knew she was away of course, but it was her husband he needed to speak to. There were two guards standing outside, but this he was used to by now. He always said the same thing. "I am here to speak with his Goodness. He is expecting me." The guards let him pass, and the captain wandered up to the room. He knocked. "Is that you captain?" Came the voice from inside. "Yes your Goodness," replied the captain, and the door swung open. Before the captain stood a man made entirley from tin. "Come in," said Boq, "tell me, when will you need the bubble?" The captain followed Boq into the room and told him, "If your Goodness has everything arranged, we will need to leave tomorrow." Boq nodded and said, "yes that's fine. I look foward to seeing my wife again. You'll travel to Shiz?" he captain nodded. "Yes your Goodness, tonight. Cassius wrote to me again today." "Very well," said Boq, "you bring them to me tonight and we travel tomorrow. I'm so looking foward to see my Elphaba again." Boq smiled as he imagined seeing his family again. "We may need to make two trips your Goodness," said the captain, "with myself, Cassius, Sebastian, Rachel, the mother and of course yourself, it may be difficult to take all six of us in one journey." Boq looked thoughtful for a minute and then said, "I suppose you're right. Alright, you travel with Rachel and the mother, and Cassius, Sebastian and I will travel after you." The captain nodded and said, "as you wish your Goodness. And now with your leave, I must go and fetch Cassius." Boq stood. "Yes of course, you're dismissed. Thankyou captain." The captain bowed and left the room.
He found a carrage passing by and boarded, after paying the driver a few coins to take him to Shiz university and to wait for them and bring them all back to the palace. He thanked the driver when he arrived and went to find Cassius. He had been sent a rough lay out of the building so he knew more or less where to go. He found his son's room and knocked. The door swung open. "Father." The captain beamed and embraced his son. "Cassius. I missed you so." "I missed you father," he replied. Cassius showed him into the room. "Father," he said, "this is Shelby, Rachel, and Sebastian." The captain nodded to them all, then turned to Cassius. "Son, go to Doctor Dillamond and tell him we will leave soon." Cassius nodded and left the room. "Thankyou Chistery, you've been most helpful." The Monkey hovering by the window bowed his head. "Chistery does as his Master and Mistress tell him," he said. The captain nodded as Cassius came back, followed by the headmaster.
"Captain," he said, "thankyou for coming." Cassius' father clasped doctor Dillamond's hoof in both hands warmly. "Doctor," he said, "thankyou so much for everything you've done." Doctor Dillamond nodded. "Of course, anything to help Miss Elph- her Goodness. Tis my duty as an Ozian after all." "Of course. Is everyone ready?" asked the captain, turning toward the group. They all nodded, Shelby and Rachel looking none too pleased, but they were both relieved to be going home. "Very well. Doctor." "Thankyou captain," said Doctor Dillamond, and walked to the carrage with them all. They climbed aboard and the captain waved to Doctor Dillamond as he got smaller and faded out of sight. Then he looked over to his son, who smiled and said, "it's good to see you again father." "It's good to see you my son," replied his father, "and when we arrive, it will be good to see the fa-" his words were cut off with a look of warning from Cassius. "Well, it will be good to see everyone again." Cassius nodded, and looked to the rest of the group. But they didn't seem too interested in what was being said.
"Excuse me Captain, when will I see my father again?" asked Sebastian. "Sebastian, Cassius explained. You'll stay with your mother and sister for a few weeks and then someone will be back to bring you home to him." Sebastian sighed and slumped against his seat. When they arrived, the carrage was let through to the palace grounds and everyone climbed the stairs and was shown to some rooms of theire own for the night.

When dawn broke, everyone dressed in silence and met outside. Cassius' father was the first to speak. "Alright everyone, we will need to fly in two trips. Shelby and Rachel will come with myself, and then the bubble will be sent back to Oz to bring Cassius, Sebastian and his Goodness. Everyone understand?" Shelby nodded and yawned. "No problem," said Rachel. Then Sebastian spoke up. "Why do I have to travel with Cassius? I want to go with Rachel." Shelby sighed, "oh Cassius, don't start. We're all gonna end up in the same place." Sebastian sighed and said, "oh fine, but this journey had better not take long." Cassius rolled his eyes and said, "father, Sebastian brings up a good point. How long will it take us?" "Around two hours each way," said Boq, "it won't be so bad. At least at the end of it I'll see my family again." Cassius nodded. "Thankyou your Goodness. Here it is." He pointed to the sky and everyone looked up as they saw the bubble float down and land before Boq. "Cassius, I'll see you in a few hours." He embraced him and said, "until later father." Then the captain, Shelby and Rachel all climbed into the bubble. Boq stepped around to the back and said, "bubble, go to Glinda and then come back to me. Go on now." Then the bubble took off with the captain, Shelby and Rachel, it's surface shining against the sunrise.
As they travelled, Shelby and Rachel slept. They had woken up early and needed to catch up. The captain stayed awake, watching the route they took. He missed Cassius, but was excited about travelling somewhere new. He liked to travel, but didn't often get the chance as he was always working and training new recruits. Those who wanted to join the Gale force were dedicated Ozians and if they werent when they joined,
they would be when there service was over. The captain always made sure of that. But if it weren't for Cassius, being a dedicated Ozian would have been all he had. The only reason he joined the Gale force when Cassius was small was to give him something to focus on. After his wife had been taken from them, he paid someone to take care of the baby and tried to get the greif out of his system by throwing himself into his training. It had worked until now. When Cassius was old enough he was sent to Shiz and they always wrote eachother. He loved his son dearly but he often reminded him of her. He never let Cassius see his sadness over that. Lost in his thoughts, the captain hardly noticed when the bubble touched down. He went to Rachel and Shelby, gently shaking them both awake. They stirred. "Are we here?" asked Rachel sleepily. "Yes," replied the captain, "Shelby? You'll need to take Rachel home." Shelby nodded and helped Rachel to her feet. They jumped out of the bubble and Shelby said, "wait, where's the car?" "We hired you one," said a new voice. They turned. "Liir," said Shelby, "I wanted to apologise, are your parents home?" Liir stepped in front of Shelby as she tried to walk toward the house. "I'll pass on the message," he said. Shelby nodded and took the car keys from him. "Thankyou," she told him. He nodded curtly, not even looking at Rachel, and turned to the captain, who extended his hand. Liir shook his hand as Shelby and Rachel drove off. "Thankyou for making the trip," said Liir. "Of course," he replied, "excuse me." Then he walked a few steps and said, "bubble, go back to master Boq." Then the bubble took off and flew back to Oz to make it's second trip. "Liir, is everything alright, is he here?" Liir turned around and said, "not yet mom, he'll come on the second trip. Are you ok? You don't look so good." Elphaba nodded and said, "I'm fine." The captain turned toward them both now after seeing the bubble on it's way. "I know that voice," he said, and walked closer to the house. "Mom? What's wrong?" asked Liir, for Elphaba had her hands over her mouth and her eyes looked as though they would fall out of her head. She took her hands away so she could speak, but never looking any less shocked. "What in the name of lurline are you doing here?" Liir looked confused. "Charming," said the captain, "now is that any way to greet your brother?" Liir's expression now turned to shock. The captain beamed as Elphaba walked into him and exclaimed, "Elphaba!" She embraced him warmly and said into his shoulder, "Shell."

When the separated, Elphaba looked at her brother and beamed. "Oh fabala I missed you so," he said. "I missed you too," said Elphaba, "Liir,
come meet your Uncle. This is my brother, Shell." Liir shook hands with Shell again who said, "so you are my nephew. Wonderful to meet you Liir." Liir smiled and said, "nice to meet you. Mom do you want dad out here?" Elphaba shook her head. "No, we should go inside." She held out her hand, which Shell took and said, "come meet your brother in law." He smiled and allowed himself to be lead into the house. "Fiyero!
Liir, show Uncle Shell where to go. Fiyero!" Fiyero appered at the top of the stairs. "What is it Fae?" he asked, "I'm washing up." "Well come downstairs dressed, we have company." Fiyero nodded and asked, "the bubble got here already?" "Yes, and it brought me a very special guest." Fiyero smiled at how happy Elphaba seemed. "Well now you have my interest," he said, "because you already have your best friend back, so who in Oz name could make you so happy?" Elphaba merly went on beaming and walked back to Shell and Liir. Before she could say a word, any peace that was left in the house was shattered. "He's here! I know that voice, he must be here!" Shell stood up as Glinda came bursting into the room. "Captain!" she squeeked, "you made it!" He kissed the back of her hand. "Your Goodness, it is, as always, a pleasure to see you again." Glinda grasped his hand warmly and looked to Elphaba. "You knew?" she said, "you knew my brother was coming?" Glinda nodded, looking unsure weather to smile or not. Elphaba decided this for her as she ran into her best friend and picked her up in a hug. "OH!" squeeled Glinda. "Thankyou," Elphaba told her, "this is one of the best surprises I could ever get." Glinda held onto Elphaba's hand and asked, "one of the best?" Elphaba nodded. "Yes, the other one was you." Glinda hugged her again. "Oh Elphie." She smiled as her husband came into the room. "Glinda, do you always have to be so loud? No offence but I just woke up." "Fiyero, come, meet your brother in law," said Elphaba. Shell stood up and extended his hand. Fiyero shook his hand and smiled. Then he turned to Elphaba and said, "I'm sorry, my what?" Elphaba stood by his side and said, "this is my brother, Shell. Shell, this is my husband, Fiyero." Fiyero sat, bringing Elphaba with him. "Can somebody please explain?" Elphaba settled down in his lap and looked to her best friend. "Glinda, I think you will explain this better than I can." Everyone looked to Glinda and she stood in the middle of the room as her Elphaba came downstairs. "Miss Elphaba,"
said Shell, "wonderful to see you again." Elphaba smiled and sat beside Liir. "Hello captain," she said. "Glinda," said Fiyero, "now everyone is in the room can you please start talking? What is Elphaba's brother doing here?" Glinda sighed and began. "Well, when you and Elphie had to flee Oz, the gale force needed a new captain of the gaurd. Shell signed up soon after he heard about Elphie." Shell interrupted then and said, "actualy your Goodness, that wasn't the only reason. I had just lost my wife." Elphaba gasped. "Oh Shell, I'm so sorry." He smiled sadly at his sister and went on, "I paid a nanny to take care of Cassius and threw myself into my training. I trained hard and moved up in rank quickly. Before I knew it I had been chosen as captain of the gaurd. And yes Fabala before you ask, Cassius is my son.
He'll be here the next time her Goodness' bubble comes back. You're going to meet your nephew." Elphaba looked to Fiyero and smiled at him.

"I have a nephew," she said happily. "Yes I heard," said Fiyero, "the last few weeks have been a lot to take in. Two weeks ago we meet a woman we never thought we would see again, find out that she married someone she couldn't wait to get rid of in college, that said husband is made entierly from tin because of a spell my wife cast to save his life, they adopted a daughter and named her after my Elphaba, the head mistress from Hell shows up and wants my wife dead for landing her in jail, my son goes to school with her granduaghter, and to top it all,
I meet my brother in law for the first time today and find out Elphaba and I will meet our nephew in a couple of hours." Fiyero breathed in deep as stopped talking. "I have a headache," said Glinda, "Elphie, how can all of this happen to you in under three weeks without your head exploding?" "Shell?" said Elphaba, "did you need to add anything else?" Shell looked a little confused for a second, then he righted his expression and shook his head. "No I think Fiyero covered it all." Elphaba nodded and looked at her watch. "Liir, go get ready for school please." Liir left the room to get ready. When he came downstairs, Fiyero took him to school. "Thanks dad," said Liir, climbing out of the car, "ya know I could have gotten a lift or something, I know there's a lot to deal with right now." "It's fine," sighed Fiyero, "have a good day son." Liir waved Fiyero off and made his way inside. By the time he got home, Sebastian, Boq and Cassius had arrived. Everyone was in the living room. "Room for one more?" he asked, "it looks kind of crowded in here." Glinda waved at him from the couch. She, Elphaba and Boq were on the couch, Shell and the boy Liir assumed to be Cassius were in chairs from the dining room, Elphaba was in Fiyero's lap on one chair, and another boy who had to be Sebastian took up the other. "Liir," said Fiyero, "come meet everyone," he pointed everyone out as he began. "This is Sebastian, Boq, and this is your cousin, Cassius. Everybody else you know." Liir walked over and went to shake Cassius' hand. He stood up so Liir could reach. The two smiled at eachother. "Shell and Cassius are going to be here for a few weeks," said Fiyero, "so Cassius will need someone to show him around." "Sure, no problem," said Liir. "School too," said Elphaba. "I got it covered mom," said Liir,
"what about Sebastian?" "I'm staying with my sister," said Sebastian, "Cassius and I will return home at the same time as Elphaba and her parents." "Alright," said Liir, "mom, where are they staying?" "Attic," said Elphaba. Liir nodded and excused himself to do his homework.
Dinner that night was far from quiet. With nine people all eating and talking, Liir was finding it somewhat difficult to hear his cousin as he tried to tell him about shiz. "Maybe we should talk about it tomorrow, when there are less people around," said Liir. Cassius nodded and went back to his food. After dinner, Sebastian was taken to Rachel's house, which wasn't a bad thing, because Elphaba had been scowling at him since he had arrived. When he had gone, Cassius came over and asked, "are you alright Elphaba?" She nodded and said, "I am now he's gone," said Elphaba,
"I still can't belive he would use me to get information on Mrs Tiggular." "I know," said Cassius, "but at least now you know someone like Sebastian is not worthy of you. Nobody like him ever will be." Elphaba blushed. Sensing her daughter would rather be alone, Glinda turned to her husband. "Boq, let me show you where Elphaba and I sleep." Boq took her hand and helped her up. He shot a warning look at Cassius just before Glinda led him upstairs. Cassius sat and said, "I'm not sure your father likes me." "Oh don't mind papa," said Elphaba kindly, "he's just being protective." Cassius nodded. "Of course, every parent is protective of theire children. So when did you and your mother arrive?" Elphaba and Cassius talked right up until Shell interrupted. "Cassius, time to go to sleep. You have school tomorrow." Cassius stood up and said, "you'll have to excuse me. I hate to leave but I have school tomorrow." "Of course," said Elphaba, "actualy, so do I." She answerd Cassius' confused look as she went on, "momma thought it would be good for me to have something to do whilst we were away from home." Liir walked over and said, "sorry to interrupt, but this is the first I'm hearing about it." Elphaba looked up at Liir and said, "me too. It was only suggested today, so I will come tomorrow with you and Cassius and register. Is that the right word?" "Yes," said Liir, "you have to be on the school's official record. No matter how long you stay. It still means the staff are responsible for you." Fiyero walked over now and said, "sorry son, it was short notice for mom and I too. We'll talk about it tomorrow." Liir sighed, sonding defeted. "Fine," he said, turning to Elphaba, "night mom." "Night sweetheart," she told him,
standing up. "Alright, everybody upstairs, it's late." "Yes, sleep sounds good, it's been a long day," said Fiyero, waving to Shell, Cassius and Elphaba as they left the room, "there's been a lot to take in. Fae, are you alright?" Just as Elphaba had stood up, she had gotten dizzy and it showed in her expression. "Headrush," she said vaugley, walking toward the door, slower than she would usualy walk. "Mom, are you sure you're ok?" asked Liir. She made to turn to face him. "Oh I'm fine honey, I just need to-" Elphaba's words were cut off as her eyes rolled into the back of her head and her world went black.
"Fae!" "Mom!" Fiyero was at Elphaba's side in an instant as she lie on the floor. He stroked her cheek softly and said, "Elphaba?
Can you hear me?" She lie in silence, her eyes still closed. "Liir, ambulance," said Fiyero, gently lifting her eyelids to see if her eyes would respond. Nothing. Liir ran up the stairs two at a time to get his phone. "Fiyero? What in Oz name is all this noise? You were the one who said I was too loud this morning- ELPHIE! What happened?" Glinda had come downstairs, wondering why everyone was yelling. "Glinda, I need you to put some makeup on her. We don't want her to be green while she's at the hospital. Can you do that for me?" Glinda nodded, shocked. "Of course. But what in Oz name happened?" "I don't know," replied Fiyero, "she said she got a headrush, I guessed she had stood up too fast, she was talking to Liir, then she was on the floor." Glinda left the room and came back downstairs with Elphaba's make up. She gently knealt beside her and started to apply the white cover up to her best friend's face and neck. Fiyero helped and by the time Elphaba was fully covered, the ambulance had arrived. Fiyero went to the hospital with her, promising Liir he would call home the minute he found out what was wrong. When he talked to the doctor, Fiyero found out that Elphaba had fainted because her blood pressure was too high. He had called Liir to let everyone know that she would be fine. Liir had asked if they should come to the hospital, but Fiyero had told him to get some sleep and Elphaba should be home tomorrow. He had eventualy agreed and hung up, telling everyone back home that his mother would be fine. Fiyero sat beside her all night, and eventualy, when the clock read 3AM, sleep had taken over. It wasn't an easy sleep, his dreams were plauged with visions of Elphaba fainting, and then the scene would change to her being taken away to Oz and thrown in jail. He woke up to the sound of his wife's breathing, which seemed to be getting more shallow. He rubbed his eyes and looked up at the clock that was behind him on the wall. 7AM. He had only gotten four hours sleep. He watched over Elphaba as she stirred. "Fae?" He said sleepily. At the sound of his name for her, Elphaba opened her eyes. "'Yero?" she said, turning to try to see where he was. "I'm right here Fae," he said, standing up and moving to stand over her. She smiled up at him. But her expression changed when a sharp pain ripped it's way up the side of her head. "Uugh!" she groaned, "I have such a head ache." Fiyero perched on the side of the bed. "Sshhh," he sushed her, "you fainted last night, hit your head." Elphaba looked confused. "I did?" she asked, "I don't remember much about last night if I'm honest. But I guess that would explain the head ache. I fainted?" Fiyero nodded and said, "the doctor said your blood pressure got too high." "Wait, am I covered up?" She looked at the back of her hand and sighed. "Oh good. Glinda?" Fiyero nodded. Then he said, "well, it was more of a team effort. I have to call Liir, let him know you're awake. I told him I would." He leaned down to softly kiss her and got up."I'll be back," he told her, and stepped out into the corridor. But before he got to the phone, he heard his name being called. "Mister Tiggular?" He turned to see the doctor. "May I speak to you? It's about your wife." "Of course," said Fiyero, "can she come home today?" There were chairs all down the hall and the doctor sat and motioned to the seat beside him. Fiyero took it and faced the doctor. "Your wife should be fine to go home today, but I'll need to check her blood pressure first, and if she dosen't object I would like to take a blood test." Fiyero physically relaxed when the doctor said Elphaba could go home today. "Is there anything I need to do?" he asked. "Just make sure she dosen't do anything too stressful, she'll need to relax for at least a few days. Just to keep her blood pressure down." Fiyero nodded. "Yes of course," he replied, "is that all? Only I need to call our son." The doctor stood up and said, "that's all for now, I'll know more when I get your wife's blood test results." Fiyero stood and shook his hand. "Thankyou doctor," he said. The doctor nodded to Fiyero and continued to walk down the hall. Fiyero continued up to the payphones to call home. "Hello? Hold on dad, I'm gonna put you on the loud speaker. Yeah, everyone. Ok go ahead." Liir pressed the button so Fiyero could be heard by everyone in the room. Glinda jumped when he started talking. "Hi everyone. I talked to the doctor, Elphaba is going to be fine, she can come home when we have the results of her blood test." The room collectivley relaxed. "That's great dad," said Liir, "but why did she pass out in the first place?" "The doctor said her blood pressure got too high," replied Fiyero, "so over the next few weeks, you and I are going to need to help around the house a lot more son." Liir nodded to himself and said, "of course dad, whatever I can do. Anything else we need to know?" "Mom needs to relax for a few weeks, she can't have anything too stresfull going on. She has to keep her blood pressure down."
Liir turned to look at the clock and said, "got it. Elphaba, Cassius and I have to get to school. We're gonna take a bus." "Alright son,"
said Fiyero, "I'll see you all when mom and I get home." Glinda leaned foward slightly, not sure if Fiyero could hear her from across the romm and said, "send Elphie our love Fiyero, I can't wait until she gets home." "I will, thanks Glinda," he replied, "we'll see you all in a few hours." "Bye dad," said Liir. "Bye son." Liir hung up the phone and went to get dressed for school.
When he had hung up, Fiyero went back to Elphaba's room. She was more awake now, and he went to sit on the side of her bed when she had seen him. She held on to his shoulder and pulled herself up. He wrapped his arms around her waist and she leaned her head on his shoulder. "Is Liir alright?" asked Elphaba. "Everyone is fine," said Fiyero, "they miss you. Glinda sends her love, says she can't wait for you to get home." Elphaba smiled and said, "I miss them. It's nice to know everyone is alright. I'll talk to Liir after schol, I need to know the kids got on. I know the atmosphere hasn't been great between the four of them." Fiyero nodded and then said, "I know. Liir seemed ok on the phone but that was before theire day had started. Has the doctor come to see you yet? He wanted to take a blood test." Elphaba was about to tell him no when the doctor walked in. "Oh well," said Fiyero, and turned to him. "Good morning Mrs Tiggular," he said, "how are you feeling?"
"Well, I have a huge head ache but I guess that's to be expected. Fiyero tells me you need to take a blood test." "Is that alright?" he asked,
I don't think anything is wrong I just need to be sure." "Of course," said Elphaba, "I would rather clear up any doubts." The doctor nodded and said, "I'll get set up, excuse me." He walked off and came back a few minutes later with the needle that would take Elphaba's blood test.
"Hold out your arm please," he said. Fiyero stood up so he was out of the way and Elphaba extended her arm. "No problems with needles?" asked the doctor. "No, needles don't bother me at all," said Elphaba as the doctor took said needle from it's protective case. "Good," he said, and inserted the needle into the vein in the crook of Elphaba's elbow. She watched the blood flow down the tube and in less than a minute, the blood test was done and the needle was being gently eased out. The doctor put a small band aid over the cut. "That's done," he said, "I'll get this down to the lab and I should be able to let you know the results soon." Elphaba smiled and said, "thankyou." The doctor nodded to them both and left the room. Fiyero came back to the side of the bed and Elphaba yawned. "You're still tired Fae, you should sleep." She nodded and lie back down. "Did you sleep last night?" she asked as Fiyero pulled the covers over her. "Not much," he said, "but it's alright, I'll sleep at home." Elphaba nodded sleepily as Fiyero ran his fingers through her hair. "You sleep my love, I'll wait for the doctor to come back." "Won't you be bored?" she asked. "I'll be fine," he said, "I'm hoping we won't have to wait on him long." With the combination of her head ache easing off and knowing that Fiyero would still be there when she woke up, it didn't take Elphaba long to fall asleep. Fiyero watched over her the whole time.
It only took the doctor an hour to come back with Elphaba's results so in almost no time at all, she found herself being gently shaken awake by Fiyero. "Fae," he said, "the doctor is here. He has your results." Fiyero helped her to sit up. "Sorry I had to wake you," said the doctor, "but I figured you wold want to know your results." Fiyero sat on the side of Elphaba's bed and they both looked at the doctor.
"Is everything alright?" asked Elphaba. "Everything is fine," replied the doctor, smiling, "in fact, it's wonderful. May I be the first to offer my congratulations." "For what?" asked Fiyero, confused. "You didn't know?" asked the doctor. Elphaba now looked as confused as her husband. "Know what?" she said, "how can you have wonderful results just from a blood test?" The doctor beamed and placed his clipboard in between them. "Congratulations Mrs Tiggular. You're pregnant." Fiyero almost choked. "She's what?" "I'm what?" The doctor's smile faded. "Oh dear, I take it this wasn't planned?" Elphaba and Fiyero had both been stunned into silence. "I'll leave you two to talk about this," he said, "any questions, I'll be just down the hall." He left the room. "'Yero, I-" "How?" choked out Fiyero. "How?" said Elphaba, shocked, "what do you want a diagram?" Fiyero shook his head, finding his voice again. "No, I mean what does this date back to?" Elphaba thought, and then she gasped. "Sweet Oz! It was just three weeks ago. It was that night, the first night Glinda and Elphaba stayed with us." Fiyero seemed to be counting inside his head. "Sweet Oz, you're right!" he exclaimed. "My head ache just came back," said Elphaba, "what do we do? How do we tell Liir?" Fiyero took her hand. "Together," he said. Elphaba nodded and said, "and we'll have to tell Shell and Cassius, "Fae," said Fiyero, "We can cross any bridges when we come to them, but for now, can I just say one thing?" "Of course," said Elphaba. Fiyero beamed and said, "Fae, we're having another baby." Elphaba grinned and wrapped her arms around him. "Oh no," she said suddenly. "What is it?" asked Fiyero. "Glinda is going to jump around like a lunatic when she finds out." Fiyero laughed and said, "so what's new?" Half an hour later, Elphaba was ready to go home, and Fiyero was more than happy to take her.

When lunchtime rolled around, Liir met up with Elphaba and Cassius and walked them to lunch. He walked between then so he could talk to them both. "How was your morning?" he asked. "Interesting," said Cassius, "I like to watch how different the teaching methods are from back home at Shiz. Here, when the class talk over the teachers, the adults seem to-" "give up?" said Liir. Cassius nodded, and said, "it seems strange because at Shiz, if anyone talks over the teacher, they automaticaly get scolded." Elphaba nodded along with Liir as Cassius talked. Then she added, "I've noticed that too. Cassius is right, it does seem strange." They got to the lunchroom and Liir lead them over to the table.
"Ready?" he asked them. They nodded and Liir said, "everyone, this is Elphaba and Cassius. Elphaba is my mom's friend's daughter and Cassius here is my cousin." Everyone looked up. "Elphaba, Cassius, these are Mercades, Kurt, Quinn, Sam, Lauren, Noah, Finn, Brittney, Artie, Santanna, Mike, Tina, Rachel and Sebastian. Anyone I've missed I'll introduce you to later." Liir had been told not to let on that Elphaba, Sebastian and Cassius knew eachother. The three of them had been told not to say anything too. Sebastian's abscence had been covered for when Rachel explained that he attended school out of state because he lived with his father. Liir felt happier when himself, Elphaba, Cassius, Sebastian and Rachel all knew the cover story, just in case anyone was to ask. With the introductions out of the way, everyone settled down to eat. Liir was pleased to see Elphaba and Cassius were welcomed into the group and nobody seemed to have a problem with including them both. When he had explained to the newcomers about glee club and what they actualy did, Kurt had even talked about auditions with Cassius. He seemed very interested in sectionals and regionals, trying to ignore all of Rachel's butting in. After what had happened between theire families, Liir, Rachel and Sebastian now had to fight to remain civil to each other, both at the dinner table, in classes they had together, and in the choir room. Elphaba and Sebastian also had to work not to kill each other when ever they were together. Elphaba was, understandably, still angry with Sebastian for using her. Liir would be glad to get home tonight and see Elphaba. Today had seemed to drag, so he was very greatful when the final bell rang at 4Pm to signal the end of the day. Shell was there to meet Elphaba, Cassius and Liir at the bus stop and rode home with them. When they got home, Liir was first in the front door. "Mom? We're home!" he called, dropping his bag in the hall. "Hi honey!" called Elphaba. "I missed you," she said as he came in the room. He walked up to her chair to give her a hug. "I missed you too," he said, "how do you feel?" Elphaba beckoned Fiyero over, who came and stood behind her chair. "I'm fine, but we have something to tell you." Elphaba and Cassius made to leave the room with Shell. "No, I want all of you to hear this," said Elphaba, "Liir, go find Boq and Glinda for me." Liir nodded and left the room. He came downstairs a few minutes later, followed by Boq and Glinda. "Is everything alright?" asked Boq, "Liir said you wanted to see everyone." "Everything is fine," said Elphaba, "is everyone here?" Shell looked around the room and said, "I belive so. What news fabala?" Elphaba took Fiyero's hand and looked at him as he moved to stand beside her. He smiled at her and nodded. Elphaba sighed deeply before she said, "everybody, Fiyero and I are having another baby." As predicted, Glinda was the first to break the short lived silence. "Oh Elphie! Fiyero, that's wonderful!" Then, as if Glinda gave them all the permission to react, everyone got up to hug Elphaba and Fiyero and offered theire congratulations. That night after dinner, when everyone was watching TV, Fiyero went over to Liir. "You know something," he said, "I've gotten a hug from most everyone in this room today, some of them I'm not even that close to. The only one who hasn't said anything about the baby is you son." Liir turned to look at Fiyero. "I am happy for you dad," he said, "I'm just worried is all. What if Sebastian should find out? He'll take the news back to Morrible, and we both know that she's not above using that baby to get what she wants." Fiyero sighed and lay a hand on Liir's shoulder. "Like your mother said, we're a family, and whatever happens, we'll handle it together. Besides, Sebastian is going home in a week. We'll tell everyone who's going back to Oz not to say anything to him." Liir relaxed a bit. "Don't think I'm not happy for you both dad," he said, "it's awesome that I'm gonna have a baby brother or sister." "I know," said Fiyero, "you're just concerned. Talk to mom, she's wondering why you didn't say anything earlier." Liir nodded as Fiyero stood up. He patted Liir's shoulder and went back to Elphaba. Before bed, Liir congratulated his mother on the baby. She was about to ask him why he waited until now to say anything, but Fiyero caught her eye from across the room and shook his head. So she didn't ask. As she hugged him and said goodnight, she mouthed to Fiyero over Liir's shoulder, "Is he ok?" Fiyero nodded and Liir went to bed. Cassius and Elphaba followed soon after. The next day before they went to school, Fiyero told everyone that no body outside the house was to know about the baby. "Liir was saying last night if the news gets back to Oz, Sebastian and Morrible could use it against us."
Everyone agreed not to say anything and Elphaba, Liir and Cassius were driven to school. "Dad, what about Rachel?" asked Liir as they drove,
"when mom has the baby she's gonna know, even if we don't say anything about the pregnancy." Fiyero looked in his mirror and said, "I said to mom yesterday, some bridges we'll have to cross when we come to them. Try not to worry about it now." They climbed out and thanked Fiyero when they got to school. Liir couldn't focus that day on anything but the baby.

The next week, for Elphaba at least, flashed by all too fast. "I'll come on the second trip, I want to spend more time with Elphie. Sebastian, you can go with Boq on the first trip. I'm sure Averic will be anxious to see you again." Sebastian walked toward Boq. "Yes your goodness," he said. Glinda stood otside the house as the bubble came back. "It'll only be another two hours," said Boq. "I don't care," said Glinda, "if it means any more time with Elphie then I'll stay as long as I can." Boq sighed, knowing that when Glinda got like this, she wouldn't have her mind changed by anyone, not even her husband. "Fine," said Boq, "I'll go first. Who else beside Sebastian coming with me?" Shell came closer to the group and asked, "may Cassius and I come your goodness? No offence fabala but I'm afraid that if I wait, I'll never be able to leave." Elphaba put her hand on her brother's shoulder. "None taken. I'll miss you." Shell embraced his sister and whispered, so Sebastian didn't hear, "look after that neice or nephew of mine.I'll miss you fabala." "We will," said Elphaba, "Cassius, come." Cassius came up and hugged her. "Can we come back Aunt Elphaba?" he asked.
"You tell your dad this from me," she said, "if you don't, I'll tear out his spine." Shell laughed and hugged Elphaba again, then shook Fiyero's hand. "Come back again soon," Fiyero told him, and hugged Cassius, "both of you." When they said their goodbyes to everyone, Shell and Cassius climbed in to the bubble. Boq hugged Elphaba, shook hands with Fiyero and went to kiss Glinda. "I'll see you at home," he said,
going to hug his Elphaba, "you too sunshine." "Fly safe," said Glinda, "I love you." Boq hopped in and said, "I love you both. Bubble, home." The four of them waved as the bubble took off for Oz. Elphaba sighed and walked back inside, followed by Glinda. "We can come back can't we Elphie?" she asked as they sat down. "Glinda, if I had my way you would never leave. But somebody has to go back and rule Oz." Glinda sighed. "I know. I would have Boq take over but I hate to leave him alone for too long. He can cope of course, but I miss him when we're apart." Elphaba nodded. "Of course you do," she said, "I know how it feels to miss the one you love." Glinda leaned back into her chair. Fiyero, Elphaba and Liir came back inside. "Mom," said Liir, "Elphaba and I are going to head upstairs for a bit, spend some time together before they have to leave." She and Glinda nodded and Elphaba and Liir headed upstairs. "I may vanish for a while too," said Fiyero, "leave you ladies alone until the bubble comes back." He came over and kissed Elphaba and left the room. Glinda grinned. "What?" said Elphaba. "He's good at that isn't he? I remember." Elphaba returned the grin and said, "would you excuse me for a minute?" "Of course," said Glinda. "Thankyou," she said, and sighed as she flopped on to the back of her chair. Glind giggled and said, "do my eyes decive me, or did Mrs Elphaba "come near me and I will tear out your spine" Tiggular just swoon?" Elphaba laughed and said, "I can't help it. Ever scince he first kissed me I've been hooked. I can't even put into words how he makes me feel." Glinda smiled kindly. "I know, I feel the same when I'm with Boq." The two of them talked about Shiz, life scince leaving, and just life in general. They talked right up until Fiyero came back. "Sorry to interrupt, the bubble is back." Elphaba stood up and went into the hall. "Elphaba, Liir, the bubble is back!" she called up the stairs. The two of them came downstairs and Elphaba turned to Liir to hug him. Then she hugged Elphaba and Fiyero in turn. "Thankyou for having us," she said. "Anytime," said Fiyero, "come back again soon." Then he hugged Glinda. When Glinda had embraced Liir, they all walked outside and Elphaba climbed in to the bubble. Glinda turned to Elphaba. "Elphie." Glinda opened her arms and Elphaba walked into them. "I'll miss you," she said. "I'll miss you too," said Glinda, and climbed in beside her daughter. When the bubble took off, Elphaba and Glinda waved until they were out of sight.

Dearest Glinda,

I can hardly belive it's been six months scince we last saw you all. Liir graduated high school, Fiyero and I are very proud of him.
How are Boq and Elphaba? I hope they are both well. The time has almost come for the baby to be born. We're all looking foward to the birth, Liir is very excited about becoming a big brother. We have just three months to get everything ready. Fiyero says we'll manage.
For a father to be, he's being eerily calm. I should like to see how he reacts when I go into labour. We went to the doctor, and he told us the baby will be a girl. Her name will be Meleena, after my mother. I hope that you'll come to see her when she's born. She's due in January, so I hope you, Boq and Elphaba can come and meet her after Lurlinemas. It'll be wondeful to see you all again, I do miss you so.
I also hope that Shell will come to meet his neice and Cassius his new cousin. Send them both my love won't you? I miss them.
Fiyero sends his love, as does Liir. He still writes to Cassius. Liir likes to hear from his cousin, he's always happy when he gets his letters. Send my love to everyone, and come back and see us soon. Write me back.
Much love,
Elphaba, Fiyero, Liir and Meleena xxxx

Glinda smiled as she read Elphaba's letter. Boq was outside, over seeing Shell's training session with the new recruits of the Gale force. Elphaba was of course, at school, she hadn't seen her daughter in two weeks. She was studying hard for her exams. Glinda and Boq were proud of how determined she was to get the grades that she needed. When they had stayed in Ohio, she had discussed with Elphaba what she wanted to do when she left school. Ever scince she was a child and had been told stories of her mother's best friend, Elphaba had wanted to be an Animal rights activist. Glinda picked up the letter again and turned it over. She turned to the Monkey who was perched on one of the posts of the bed. "Chistery, when I've written back to Elphie would you take this back to her please?" Chistery nodded. "Yes Mistress Glinda," he said, "Chistery likes to see Miss Elphaba." Glinda smiled at the Monkey and said, "I know you do. I shall look foward to seeing her again when the baby comes along." Chistery nodded again and Glinda turned back to her letter. Just as she was about to start writing, the bedroom door opened. "There you are," said Glinda as her husband walked in, "how is Shell doing with the training?" Boq came over and kissed Glinda's cheek before replying, "it's going well, Shell certainly knows how to test his new recruits to the limit. "Oh, is that from Elphaba?" He had spotted the letter on the desk. "Yes," she said, "the baby will be born after Lurlinemas." She pushed the letter toward him and he read it over. "Three months, is that all?" he asked. "I know, time goes by so fast," said Glinda. Boq nodded vaugley as he read. "Fiyero is calm?" he said, laughing softly, "of course he's calm now, just wait until the baby is born. Oh what a nice idea, she's going to be named after Elphaba's mother." "Yes I liked that idea too," said Glinda, "is there anything you would like to say to Elphie or Fiyero? I'm about to write them back." Boq thought for a minute and said, "let me go outside and ask Shell. She mentioned him and Cassius, so I should ask if he wants to say anything to his sister." "Alright," said Glinda, and Boq left the room again. When he got downstairs and outside, he called Shell over to him. "Captain, may I have a word?" he asked. Shell ran over to him. "Yes your Goodness?" he asked. "Elphaba has just sent word. She asks after you and Cassius,
is there anything you would like to say?" "How is she?" he asked, "is the baby alright?" Boq nodded and said, "yes everything is fine. Liir has finished school and there are just three months now until the baby is born." Shell smiled. "Time goes by fast," he said, "Cassius loves to hear from Liir." Boq watched the training session going on as he listened to Shell. "I know, Glinda was just saying the same thing about time going by quickly. It seems like hardly any time at all scince Elphaba announced that she would have the baby." Shell sighed and watched over his new recruits for a moment. Then he said, "well, I should just like to add a greeting to Fiyero and Liir and of course send my love to my sister." Boq nodded and said, "yes of course, I'll tell Glinda. Carry on captain." Shell nodded to Boq and ran back over to his training session. Boq went back inside and up to his room. "Does Shell want to say anything?" asked Glinda. "He just wants to send his regards to Liir and Fiyero and send his love to Elphaba." Glinda nodded and added on his regards. "There, done," she said, and set down the quill. Boq stood over her and read over Glinda's shoulder.

Dearest Elphie,

Boq and I would love to come and meet the baby, and it's wonderful that you're going to have a girl. It's so clever that the doctors can tell if you're going to have a boy or a girl before the baby is born. Boq and I both agree that the idea of naming her after your mother is very sweet. Elphaba is studying for her exams which she will take when she goes back to school after lurlinemas. They'll last two weeks. She reminds me so much of you Elphie, she works so hard and she's so dedicated and headstrong, when she makes up her mind about what she wants, nothing will stand in her way. I'll always be proud of her for that. I'm not sure if we can all be there to meet Meleena, either Boq or I have to be home to look after things. But one of us will be there soon after she's born.
Congratulate Liir for us on completing school, he must have worked very hard. When Elphaba finishes school, she's decided she wants to be an Animal rights activist. Boq and I proud of course, but we're slightly anxious because we know she'll have to travel. She says she's excited about seeing more of Oz. Boq is less anxious than I am, I think, he says that Elphaba is of age now and we need to give her a chance to grow and make her own decisions and mistakes. After all making mistakes is how we learn. Shell sends his love, and Cassius of course, and he sends his regards to Fiyero and Liir. Your brother is working hard training up his new Gale force recruits. Sebastian is still being watched over closley by Doctor Dillamond but not as closley as he was when we first arrived home. If there are any problems, Doctor Dillamond will send word. It's a good thing that he's not in contact with his sister anymore, Rachel must know about the baby by now. Or if not, she will once she's born, unless you plan to keep her in the house until she's grown. But I know Fiyero and you would never do that. But I'm sure you'll think of something to keep her safe. Send our regards to Fiyero and Liir,
and we hope to see you all soon. Take care of each other.
Sending much love,
Glinda, Boq and Elphaba xxxxx

Boq stood up straight and smied. "That's nice," he said, "Elphaba and Fiyero will enjoy reading that. Chistery, are you ready?" Chistery flew across the room. "Yes Master," he said, and Boq rolled up the letter and handed it to the Monkey. "Chistery, go to Shiz first and see if Cassius has a letter for Liir." Chistery nodded and walked over to the window. "Yes Mistress," he said and Boq came to open the window. Chistery flew out and made his way back to Shiz university. When he got there, he counted the windows until he found Cassius' room. He looked inside the room, but it was empty because Sebastian and Cassius were in class. So Chistery sat on the window ledge and waited. It wasn't long before he saw the door open. He knocked on the window and Cassius went to open it. "Chistery, what is it, is father alright?" Chistery flew inside the room and on to Sebastian's bed. "Yes Master Cassius, Mistress Glinda has asked Chistery to ask if you have a letter for your cousin.
"Oh is that all?" said Cassius, going to get his latest letter for Liir, "here you go." The Monkey took the letter and went back to the window.
"Be safe Chistery," said Cassius, and he flew over the grounds and out of sight.

By the time he had got back to Ohio it had started to rain. His wings were damp by the time he got to the house but he didn't mind, he was just excited to see Elphaba again. He flew up to the bedroom window and peered through to see Elphaba on the bed. He knocked upon the glass. She turned around and smiled, heading toward the window. "Chistery," she said, opening the window. "Oh you're all wet, come inside." Chistery bowed his head in grattitude and flew past Elphaba and into the bedroom. "Miss Elphaba, Chistery has word from Mistress Glinda," he said, handing her the letter. "Thankyou," she said, taking it from him. She unrolled it and read it over, smiling. "Fiyero?" she called as she read, "could you bring the hair dryer out please?" Fiyero poked his head out of the bathroom door. "Sure," he said, spotting the Monkey. "Oh hi Chistery." Chistery bowed his head in Fiyero's direction. "His wings are wet," said Elphaba. "Oh is it raining again?" asked Fiyero as he went to get the hair dryer, "it's been doing that a lot this week." He plugged the hair dryer in and switched it on. Elphaba handed him the letter. "From Glinda?" he asked. Elphaba nodded and beckoned Chistery over to her. He flew over and sat in front of her. "Show me your wing span," she told him. He streached out his wings and Elphaba started to dry them with the hair dryer. "Why did she have to bring up Rachel?" asked Fiyero, frowning, "the kids have graduated, Liir won't see her after the party."
"She didn't know that," said Elphaba, "she's just concerned for the baby." He nodded. "I know," he said, "her heart is in the right place. Did Liir decide on a costume yet?" Elphaba put the hair dryer away and came back, patting Chistery's head. He looked up at her and smiled greatfuly. "He was torn between two when I last asked him." Fiyero rolled his eyes. "Oh good, at least it's not five like it was last time I checked. Sweet Oz Mercades decided weeks ago."
"That's only because she's always the same thing every year," said Elphaba, "ironic that she should choose to be a witch. Has he called today?" Fiyero grabbed his phone and scrolled through his menu. "He text me" he said and showed Elphaba. "Oh good. I'll talk to him when he gets home, ask how the job search is going." She sighed. "I still can't belive he's graduated high school. I knew he would some day but did it have to come so soon?" Fiyero chuckled softly and said, "nineteen years is soon?" "You know what I mean," said Elphaba. "I know," said Fiyero, "but like Glinda said in the letter, you have to let your kids make theire own mistakes, give them room to grow." She nodded and stood up, resting a hand on her stomach. "Remind me to give him his letter when he gets home." "Of course," replied Fiyero, "but I think he'll be more interested in food. He's been handing out resumes all day." Elphaba replied over her shoulder on the way to the bathroom, "well feeding him is never a problem." Fiyero nodded and said, "I'm proud of his determination, he's been out looking scince graduation." He leaned back on the bed, hands behind his head and went on, "I'm greatful neither of us need to work because of the inheratance." "You used to," said Elphaba as she came back in, "when we first left college. I was always greatful for that, I know how you hated it." Fiyero waved a dissmisive hand and said, "what ever it took to take care of you." Elphaba lie beside him, being careful of her stomach. "Soon enough we'll have another little one to take care of," said Fiyero. "That day can't come soon enough, I'm as big as a house," said Elphaba. "Excuse me," said Fiyero, "that is my wife you're talking about." She rolled her eyes and rested her head on his shoulder. "I forgot how tired being pregnant makes you," she said as Fiyero ran his fingers through her hair, "all I want to do is sleep." "So sleep," said Fiyero, "you don't have to do anything." Elphaba let her eyes slide shut and said, "what about dinner?" "I'm sure my parent's inheritance can streach to a pizza," he replied, "and I don't think Liir will have any complaints do you?"
She shook her head and leaned into him more. "Here," he said and got up so she could lie down. "You've hardly slept the last few weeks Fae, you need to rest." He help her lie down. "I can't get comfortable," she said sleepily. "I know, because of the baby," said Fiyero, positioning his pillow in front of her, "here, hold this. Better?" She wrapped her arms around his pillow and nodded. "Bring your knees up," he said. She tucked her knees up under her stomach. "Alright now?" he asked. "That's better," she said, "but this is your pillow." Fiyero rolled his eyes and said, "I think I can live with out it Fae, I have another one. Besides, you need it more than I do." She made to reply but Fiyero cut across her. "You know what the trouble with schools is?" he asked. "Oh no," said Elphaba, "no fair." He chuckled and went on,

"They always try to teach the wrong lesson. Belive me, I've been kicked out of enough of them to know. They want you to become less callow less shallow. But I say why invite stress in? Stop studying strife. And learn to live the unexamined life."

Fiyero smiled down at his wife who was now sleeping. He didn't even need to finish the song. Just then, Fiyero heard the door open, and went downstairs. "Hey dad," said Liir. "Hi son," he replied, "how goes the hunt?" Liir came in and sat on the couch. "I still don't have any interveiws yet but I handed out another fifty today and made some more coppies." Fiyero sat beside him and said, "fifty resumes? That's great son." Liir flopped back on the couch. "Oh I just rememberd," said Fiyero, "you have another letter from Cassius. You can't get it yet, it's in our room and mom is asleep." "Is she ok?" asked Liir. "She's fine, just tired," replied Fiyero. "Good," said Liir, "and Meleena is ok?" Fiyero nodded. "Yes, the baby is fine." Liir smiled and turned on the TV. When Elphaba came downstairs a few hours later, Liir greeted her and went to get his letter. He went to his room to read it. When he was done, he got out a book he used to write in and put Cassius' letter beside it on his desk. He found a pen and started to write.

Cassius,
with all the information my parents have given me, I'm sure you'll agree that we're ready to start on chapter three.
I'll write you some more notes for reference. I'll write the first half and send it to you when Chistery next comes to visit. Write me any notes from Uncle Shell and anyone else too. An Ozian take on things is always helpful.
Here's my contribution.
Enjoy. Liir.

By the time he was done writing, the sun had started to set. Liir put his things away and went downstairs. "There you are," said Elphaba, "are you ok?" Liir went to sit down. "I'm fine," he said, "just been writing is all." Elphaba nodded and asked, "so what are you working on? Over the last few weeks you've been upstairs a lot." "Just a story," he replied, "Cassius is helping me with it." Elphaba smiled. "That's nice. It's good to know you two can work together even though he's so far away." She sighed sadly. "You miss them don't you?" he said, "especialy Glinda." She nodded. "Yes, but there's not much I can do about it. She can't leave Oz too offten now that she runs it. One of them always has to be there to take care of things. And I can't travel when I'm this size." Before Liir could reply, Fiyero came in. "Dinner's ready," he grinned, pizza box in his hands. "Liir, go get some plates please." Liir left the room and Fiyero put the box on the table. "Hungry?" he asked.
Elphaba looked down at her stomach. "She's always hungry." "Liir!" called Fiyero, "hand me a knife please!" Liir came back in with three plates and a sharp knife. He put the plates beside the pizza and handed Fiyero the knife. "Thankyou," said Fiyero, and cut the pizza. Elphaba was quiet through dinner, only half listening to Liir and Fiyero. She was thinking of Glinda, as she often did. How she missed her, and the conversations she used to have with Glinda's Elphaba. When dinner was done, Fiyero and Liir cleaned up. They came back in when they were done. "Thanks boys," said Elphaba. Liir nodded as his phone buzzed. "Hey beautiful. Yeah me too. One sec." Liir covered his phone and said, "I'll be right back." Elphaba nodded and he left the room. "That's him lost for half an hour or more," said Fiyero. "Probably," said Elphaba, "you know how he is." Fiyero nodded and came to sit beside her. "This can go back on now," he said, finding the remote and turning on the TV. When he found what he wanted to watch, he folded an arm around Elphaba's shoulders and she rested her head on his collarbone. He moved his hand slightly and allowed his fingers to move under her hair and trace softly up and down the back of her neck. She sighed softly and after a few minutes, her eyes closed. No matter what was on her mind, Fiyero could always help her to relax. He had been able to do that scince they had fled Oz together. Liir came back in after his conversation with Mercades and sat to watch TV with them. An hour later, Elphaba went to bed. "I'll be up soon," Fiyero told her. "Ok. Goodnight son." "Night mom," said Liir. Fiyero and Liir didn't stay downstairs much longer than Elphaba. When she had been asleep about three hours, Elphaba sat up. Fiyero sat up on his elbow, eyes still closed and handed Elphaba his pillow. She smiled and took it from him and held it in front of her. She tucked her knees up and kissed Fiyero's cheek to say thankyou. He rolled over to face her. She smiled and let her eyes close again. She didn't wake up again for the rest of the night.