Love in Oz (Scarecrow x Reader (Wizard of Oz fanfiction))

Chapter Twenty-Two: A new threat?

So, it's been a few weeks, and (Y/N) and I have been doing better in our relationship. She now understands that I remember nothing of my past as Fiyero so I never lied to her. If anything, we've completely forgotten about the incident. Well, one of us has. I can't stop thinking about it. I keep thinking about people I don't even know. My parents. Now I know I did have parents, I can't stop thinking about what happened to them after I went missing. At least that's most likely what they were told.

They must be so heartbroken to know their son has gone missing. Are they even still alive? Have they forgotten about me? It's been many years since it all happened so I wouldn't be surprised. But what if they haven't forgotten and what if they're still alive? I would like to meet the people who raised me before I became a scarecrow. But I highly doubt they'd recognize me now. But who are they? What do they look like? I suppose only Glinda would know. What if I've already met one of them?

I've met a lot of people since becoming leader of Oz. If one of them is a leader of one of the countries, I most likely would've met them by now and never know. But I guess I shouldn't be thinking about this. I've got a meeting in two hours with all the different leaders of Oz about something. I don't know what it is. All I know is that General Candy Apple from Candy County wanted the meeting. I hated these kinds of meetings. It's usually just people talking over each other, arguing, and things not even I can keep up with.

The last time we had one of these meetings was because one of the leaders complained that all the countries, theirs especially, was low on profits to provide for the people. That problem was solved when we saw that someone was part of a money scandal and everything went back to normal. All the leaders arrived in Emerald city and I greeted them all. How I remember everyone is beyond me. We sat at a round table and General Candy Apple explained what was going on. I took out my notebook to take notes.

There were some outsiders and flying monkeys causing trouble in Candy County. Breaking the number one rule of don't eat the candy in Candy County. Apparently, it's gotten so bad that the General wants to go to war with them! I'm sure there's a better way to handle this. War isn't the answer. (Y/N)'s description of the war she had to endure proved that for me. War solves nothing but just causes trouble. I asked what the outsiders were to get a better idea of what we're dealing with.

It was Wheelers. They're not much of a problem. They just have an annoying laugh and wheel around. The monkeys I can understand but Wheelers? It was later revealed that they were being controlled by someone called Mombi. An evil sorceress. We've only just recovered from the Jester, now we have another problem? I just faceplanted on my arms on top of the table. I've had enough of war and magic. Can it just end?

"Is there a problem, Scarecrow?" The General asked

"Yes," I said sitting up straight, "We've just recovered from the Jester now you want to solve this new problem with war without even considering the consequences of the people of Oz. The ones who don't want to fight, women, children, families! If we go to war without a proper approach, millions of lives will be taken."

"How many would you calculate will die?"

I thought for a moment, "at least 40 million lives. Do you want to risk that, General?"

"If we don't do something about Mombi, she'll take over the Emerald City. Once she's done that, she will practically rule Oz," Baxiana of Upper Fanarra told me

"I know that, Ma'am. But I don't want to blindly start a war," I said

"Neither do I. Because the last time there was a war, my son was missing in action and I never saw him again."

"I'm sorry about that but you're still agreeing that we should run past the Deadly Desert where they live and start attacking. It's risky and not one I'm willing to take."

"Then I have a better idea," Glinda spoke up, "General, you and your army can hold them off the best you can. Should you need any help, call for the next country to come with more men and supplies. It will mean fewer casualties and a better chance at keeping the people of Oz safe."

"I think Scarecrow is being a coward," another leader said

"Excuse me?" I asked looking over at them

"The Wizard once fought with us when he arrived in Oz. There have been two threats since you were crowned King of Oz and you didn't fight, you stayed in the palace and hid."

"If we were all caught by the Jester, that will give him a chance to take over all the lands in Oz. If it weren't for me hiding, I would've never called (Y/N) and Dorothy back to Oz to help us. So was that a cowardly move or a smart one? And I'm not fighting in this war because I'm thinking of the people just like all of you should be doing. And I'm not the Wizard, am I? I'm not magic, I'm not a miracle worker. I'm a confused scarecrow who wants to be with the girl he loves and find two people from his past who he can't remember. You can continue this debate without me."

I took my notebook and walked out. I'm not fighting. What Glinda said to do is the best idea. It wasn't long before they all left anyway. I hope it all goes well and the people of Candy County do the right thing. I did the work I needed to do in my study and spent some time with (Y/N). I did tell her about the meeting today and the threat of war. She just assured me that I did the right thing and everything would be fine. I certainly hope so. But I will help the best I can from the city. There are things I can do here without using weapons. I just hope the problem gets dealt with soon because I don't want everyone to be scared again.