Psycho Therapy

Chapter 1

When Yero Met

Fae

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Fiyero stood languidly before the great cast iron gates, his dark sapphire eyes all but glared at the letters, carved into the gilded metal and twisted vines.

"The Emerald Rose. An Assisted Living Home for Loved Ones" grumbled Fiyero.

He really didn't want to be here, in fact, he'd rathered be anywhere in Oz than here. But, because of his loving and doting parents, he was.

It wasn't really by choice, more or less the fact that, it was forced upon him, an ultimatum, if you will. For his parents, having gotten tired of his partying lifestyle, told the Prince, that if he did not settle down, and grow up, then he would be forced to attend an All boys vocational school, until he did.

So, his mother, being the kind of woman she was, had set up a job, working at an elderly facility for the summer.

The rain pelted down on him, and an icy breeze swept past him, chilling him down to this bones. Grumbling, his hand rose and clutched at the ends of his cloak, then grabbing up his suitcase, trudged his way to the front door, all the while cursing his predicament in Vinkun words that would have made his mother faint.

The building was tall, almost reaching nigh to the swirls of dark gray and silver clouds. The tiers of each section, jutted out towards the horizon, with cracked, black edging. It was long too, about as wide as Kiamo Ko, the other castle in the Vinkus that, for some reason he and his parents rarely frequented.

The white paint was cracked, and dirt stained much of the front part of the building. Long, winding gates painted in black surrounded the property and tall black lanterns were at each section, lighting the cobblestone path.

A large crystal lake bubbled and churned in the storm, the milkweeds bending beneath the gale wind. A few ducks and geese took flight from the bubbling surface just as soon as a crack of lightning, split the sky.

For a moment, Fiyero watched longingly; as the ducks soared through the rain, far far away from this wretched building, and disappearing off into the horizon. Oh how he longed to spread his wings, and fly like them. A dreamer hopes though, nothing more.

Turning, he all but stomped his way up the cobblestone path, ignoring the sound of the pebbles crunching beneath his feet. He just wanted to get out of this blasted rain and get this torture…I mean externship done and over with, and return to the Vinkus, and party.

Reaching the front door, Fiyero stomped his foot on the "welcome" mat in great satisfaction, before his hand reached up and flipped the hood of his cloak down and over his shoulders.

Shaking the last dew drops of rain from his hair, the same hand that had pulled the hood away, clenched into a fist, rose and rapped smartly on the door.

For a few minutes, he waited, tapping his toe in irritation. Finally, the soft sound of locks clicking reached his ear. Straightening, he forced a happy smile on his face as the door swung open.

His smile fades, once the appearance of an elderly gentleman with thinning gray hair and grayish blue eyes approached. His eyes looked magnified by his thick gold framed glasses and his nose seemed bigger than the rest of his face; a few silver hairs hung from his nostrils and his lips were cracked, a few remnants of today's lunch still stuck to the torn pieces of flesh.

He wore a smart shirt of blues, grays, and tints of red, and dark blue pants, held on by bright red suspenders. He was bent over slightly, and his gnarled hands grasped hard to his crooked can.

"Good day sir…may I-"starts Fiyero.

"It's raining!" shouts the man in a raspy voice, before turning and slamming the door in Fiyero's face.

"Inquire to the lady of the house" finishes Fiyero dryly.

"Jasper what are you doing…slamming the door on a visitor" came a muffled voice; a female voice, soft as silk, and creamy. This piqued Fiyero's interest. Perhaps this externship wouldn't be so bad after all. "Go on now in the sunroom…there about to play a game of 5oo"

"Yes Miss Elphaba" came a timid reply.

A sigh, and the door once again swings open.

Fiyero's eyes widen, seeing a woman stand before him. She was tall, and thin, with the perfect hourglass figure. She wore a black nurses uniform that hugged her curves, a nurse cap perched on the top of her head, half hidden by a river of raven hair. Her dark, chocolate eyes stared warmly back at the Prince, and her slender lips, were turned into a gentle smile.

She was stunning, elegant, the most exotic creature he had ever laid eyes on. The only problem was, her skin, it was green. Like the emeralds in the City.

"Hello…you must be Fiyero Tiggular…we've been expecting you…I'm Miss Elphaba…the Resident Director of Nursing" greets the enchanting woman.

"I" stammers Fiyero. He couldn't take his eyes off her. His heart thundered hard within his chest, and blood pounded behind his ears. His breath had been stolen away, the moment she stepped foot out the door.

Frowning, Elphaba shifted her weight to the right, and her head bowed to the ground. She didn't like it when people stared at her. It made her feel very uncomfortable.

"Yes I'm green…do you have a problem with that?" asks Elphaba softly.

"What…no!" gasps Fiyero, having been knocked to his senses, hearing Elphaba speak to him, her voice soft, pain laced within her words.

"I was born this way…and no I don't know why…and no I'm not contagious if you touch me" replies Elphaba, her eyes lift up and stare hurt, back at Fiyero.

"I'm sorry" is all Fiyero can bring himself to say.

"Come on…Doctor Danielson is waiting for you" is all Elphaba says.

Fiyero watches spellbound as Elphaba gracefully turns on her heels and re-enters into the building. And for a moment, all Fiyero could do, was stare at the spot where Elphaba once stood.

This was definitely an interesting predicament. A green woman, a beautiful green woman was working at this place. Oz someone pinch him, for he felt like he had just landed in heaven.

"You coming Princey!" calls Elphaba.

Then again…he could be wrong.

Frowning, Fiyero stepped through the door and into the building.

The interior of the place was painted the same white as the outside, with black edging. A large, ornate desk sat to the left, with large shelves situated behind it. A woman, a pudgy old thing sat in the chair, her head buried in a book. Her pudgy fingers gripped the cover, making the leather crinkle.

To the right was as set of windows that overlooked into the dining hall. Rows upon rows of elegant tables were situated in precise locations throughout the room. Crips tablecloths were placed over the tables, and ivory bone china plates and true silver Gillikinese silver wear were placed at their respective places. Glikkus crystal cups and wine glasses were placed in a triangle formation beside the plates and a glass bowl with Munchkin Orchids were at the center.

The carpet was crimson with gold designs weaved throughout the pattern. The carpet, he notice seemed to stretch for miles, veering off a few feet away to the right and left.

A grand black piano was neatly tucked off into the corner and nice chairs of white and silver were situated in the large nook area, and a bank of elevators were to the left, followed by another set of twisting hallways.

This place was definitely bigger than he originally thought possible.

"This way" came a voice.

Fiyero turned, seeing Elphaba stand at another set of hallways half hidden behind the concierge desk. Her arms were folded in front of her chest, and a stack of folders were clutched in her hands.

"Thank you" is all Fiyero says, before following Elphaba.

They passed several white doors in silence, neither speaking. Fiyero didn't know what to say. It was obvious that his staring had somehow hurt her, and he desperately wanted to make up for it, but…unfortunately he didn't know how.

"Wait here" explains Elphaba at last.

It took a moment for him to realize that they had stopped at the end of the hallway. There were two doors, one to the left another to the right. One of them had gold lettering on it that read "Nurses Station: Elphaba Thropp, Director of Nursing at the center. The other, had the same gold lettering accept the name read: Doctor Siefer Danielson, Executive Director.

Before Fiyero could respond, Elphaba turned and grabbed the handle to Doctor Danielson's door, turned it and walked in, slamming the door behind her.

A muffled conversation reached his ears. He could only make out a few words here and there, but the implications were there. Elphaba was simply not happy with the new recruit, and she was making it a point of telling the head of the company this.

"The brainless Prince is here-"

"Now don't be like this-" chided the Doctor.

"He's brainless…he just stared at me!"

"Well…you are beautiful" replied the Doctor softly.

For some reason, Fiyero's blood boiled, hearing those words. Who did this Doctor think he was, hitting on Elphaba like that? Why the nerve of-

"Send him in then and let's allow him to get settled first"

The door opens, and Elphaba stands to the side, her eyes glaring icily back at Fiyero.

"Doctor Danielson will see you now"

"Thanks" manages Fiyero.

Elphaba steps away, allowing Fiyero to enter into the large office.

The walls were painted a splendid emerald green, and long, black vines contrasted beautifully against the green. Lavender and dark blue butterflies were painted along the walls and a script, written in elegantly above said "All those who Enter, Leave with a Full Heart"

Fiyero's eyes shifted towards the desk where a man sat. He was tall, a head or two taller than he, with long blondish brown hair, and piercing blue eyes. He wore a crisp, dark blue dress shirt with a black vest on top and a black dress coat over it. And though hidden, Fiyero could still make out the man's muscled physique.

His face was rather quite handsome, a little sharp, but none the less handsome, much to Fiyero's chagrin.

Smiling, the man stood and extended his hand out towards Fiyero.

"You must be Fiyero Tiggular?"

"Yes" smiles Fiyero.

"It's a pleasure to finally meet you. I've been friends with your parents ever since they started ruling the Vinkus and they always brag about you whenever I see them" smiles Doctor Danielson.

"Yes" is all Fiyero says as he takes a seat.

"So Fiyero…you're here for the summer are you…you excited?" asks Doctor Danielson as he takes a seat.

"Not particularly" grumbles Fiyero.

"Well…you'll soon find that this job can be both rewarding and humbly satisfying as my wife lovingly likes to say" chuckles Siefer.

"Your wife works here too?" asks Fiyero shocked.

"Yes…you've already met her actually" laughs Siefer.

"I…have?" secretly, Fiyero hoped the fat slob at the desk was this Doctor's wife.

"Elphaba…the Head of the Nursing staff here" laughs Danielson.

Inwardly, Fiyero deflates. Elphaba, is this man's wife! Oh how cruel fate can be!

"In fact…Elphaba…can you please come in here" calls Doctor Danielson.

A sigh and footsteps approach. Poking her head in, Elphaba stares warmly back at the Doctor.

"Yes?" asks Elphaba gently.

"Before I forget dear…I want you to personally train Fiyero in to the job" smiles Danielson.

Yes!

"What!" exclaims Elphaba.

Dang…

"Yes…you're the Head here as well, and it's your job to help train in the new staff"

"For nursing Doctor…N.U.R.S.I.N.G. Not playing nurse maid to a brainless idiot!" snaps Elphaba.

"Now Elphaba.

"Can't Sophia or Galinda do it?" whines Elphaba.

"Now dear…you've done it before and you can do it again. Besides, with your guidance we'll make a man out of him yet.

Smiling, Fiyero turns and flashes Elphaba his most award winning smile. What greeted him, would have made grass shrivel up and die.