The Rise of The Animal Defense Force

Shiz University

It was the first day of school at Shiz University. The students were walking into the school to find their classrooms and lockers. They would also be finding out who would be roommates. A few seconds later, Elphaba walked in while Frex, her father, wheeled her sister Nessarose in. Everyone turned around to stare at Elphaba. The other students began to whisper among each other and some of them began to point.
Elphaba rolled her eyes. "What?! What are you looking at? Oh, do I have something in my teeth?
Okay, let's get this over with. No, I'm not seasick, yes, I've always been green, no, I didn't chew grass as a child." Frex whipped around. "Elphaba!" He was angry that she had spoken her mind and made a spectacle of herself. Elphaba ignored him and kept talking. "This is my younger sister, Nessarose. As you can see, she is a perfectly normal color." Frex cut her off again. "I'm only sending you here for one reason..." " Yes I know, I'm supposed to take care of my sister." Frex then walked over to Nessa and gave her a box. "My precious little girl, here is a parting gift." Nessa opened the box to reveal a pair of sparkling silver shoes. "As befits the future governor of Munchkinland. Elphaba, remember to not talk so much." Frex kisses Nessa's cheek and then leaves. Elphaba sighs, knowing that anything she got as a gift would clash with her skin tone.

Madame Morrible then entered the room. "Welcome, new students! I am Madame Morrible, headmistress here, at Shiz University.
And whether you're here to study logic, literature, or linguification,
I know I speak for my fellow faculty members when I say we have nothing but the highest hopes for some of you. Now, as to your room assignments..." She was cut off by Galinda and Elphaba raising their hands. She noticed Galinda first. "Yes, is this regarding room assignments?" "Oh, Madame, thank you for asking, but I've already been assigned a private suite..." Glinda's followers were disappointed. "But, you can visit me whenever you want!" ShenShen and Pfanee piped in, saying how good she was. "Oh stop it you guys!" Glinda smiled, tossing her hair. Morrible didn't react. "Do you have a question?" She asked. Galinda then turned to her. "Yes, you see, I am Galinda Upland of the Upperuplands... I've applied to your sorcery seminar,  and indeed that is my sole purpose of attending Shiz; to study sorcery with you.
Perhaps you recall my essay, "Magic Wands, Need They Have A Point".  "Yes... However, I do not teach my seminar every semester, unless, of course, somebody special were to come along." "Well, exactly!" Glinda said. Elphaba cut in. "We haven't received our room assignments yet." Morrible turned her attention to Elphaba and Nessa. "Yes, yes, of course! Oh, You must be Miss Nessarose, the governor's daughter."
What a tragically beautiful face you have!" She then saw Elphaba and snorted. "You must be..."  Elphaba sighed. "I'm the other daughter. I'm beautifully tragic." Morrible nodded. "I'm sure you're very bright." "Bright? She's phosphorescent!" Galinda said, earning a laugh from her friends. Morrible then looked at her list. "I don't seem to have you on my list. Oh, well a slight gulch, but not to fret! We'll find someplace to put you." Galinda then whispered to her friends "Y'know, I don't even think she read my essay." Well that's unfair, you should say something." replied ShenShen. "I'm going to say something." Galinda said. She wasn't paying attention when Morrible asked who wanted to room with Elphaba. "Ah, thank you dear, how very good of you!" Galinda was taken aback, confused. "What?" She asked. "Miss Elphaba, you can share with Miss Galinda." Elphaba was also confused, because she was normally in charge of taking care of Nessa. "The governor made his concern for your sister's well being quite clear.
"So, I thought it would be best if she share my private compartment where I can assist her as needed..."
"But Madame, I've always looked after my sister."
"Everyone, to your dormitories please!"
"I said, let her GO!" At that, a burst of magic shot out from Elphaba. Smoke was everywhere, and Nessa's wheelchair moved back to Elphaba by itself. Nessa gave her a disapproving look. Morrible was shocked. "Has something like this happened before?" Elphaba was embarrassed. "I'm sorry, I don't know what came over me." "What? Never apologize for talent! Talent is a gift! Have you ever considered a career in sorcery?" Elphaba's heart began to race. "Sorcery?" She asked. "I shall tutor you myself, and take no other students." Morrible replied. Galinda was dumbfounded. All the other students went to their dorms except for Galinda.
"Oh, Miss Elphaba...
MANY YEARS I HAVE WAITED
FOR A GIFT LIKE YOURS TO APPEAR
WHY I PREDICT THE WIZARD COULD MAKE YOU HIS
MAGIC, GRAND VIZIER!
MY DEAR, MY DEAR,
I'LL WRITE AT ONCE TO THE WIZARD
TELL HIM OF YOU IN ADVANCE
WITH A TALENT LIKE YOURS, DEAR, THERE IS
A DEFIN-ISH CHANCE
IF YOU WORK AS YOU SHOULD
YOU'LL BE MAKING GOOD."
Galinda tried to get Morrible's attention. "Madame?"
"Not right now, dearest." Madame Morrible then left the room.

Elphaba was left alone to ponder. "DID THAT REALLY JUST HAPPEN?
HAVE I ACTUALLY UNDERSTOOD?
THIS WEIRD QUIRK I'VE TRIED TO SURPRESS OR HIDE
IS A TALENT THAT COULD HELP ME MEET THE WIZARD
IF I MAKE GOOD
SO I'LL MAKE GOOD.
WHEN I MEET THE WIZARD,
ONCE I PROVE MY WORTH,
AND THEN I MEET THE WIZARD,
WHAT I'VE WAITED FOR SINCE
SINCE BIRTH!
AND WITH ALL HIS WIZARD WISDOM
BY MY LOOKS HE WON'T BE BLINDED
DO YOU THINK THE WIZARD IS DUMB?
OR LIKE MUNCHKINS SO SMALL-MINDED? NO!
HE'LL SAY TO ME "I SEE WHO YOU TRULY ARE,
A GIRL ON WHOM I CAN RELY"
AND THAT'S HOW WE'LL BEGIN,
THE WIZARD AND I
ONCE I'M WITH THE WIZARD,
MY WHOLE LIFE WILL CHANGE,
'CUZ ONCE YOU'RE WITH THE WIZARD
NO ONE THINKS YOU'RE STRANGE
NO FATHER IS NOT PROUD OF YOU,
NO SISTER ACTS ASHAMED,
AND ALL OF OZ HAS TO LOVE YOU
WHEN BY THE WIZARD YOU'RE ACLAIMED
AND THIS GIFT OR THIS CURSE
THAT I HAVE INSIDE
MAYBE AT LAST I'LL KNOW WHY
WHEN WE ARE HAND IN HAND,
THE WIZARD AND I
AND ONE DAY HE'LL SAY TO ME, "ELPHABA,
A GIRL WHO IS SO SUPERIOR,
SHOULDN'T A GIRL WHO'S SO GOOD INSIDE
HAVE A MATCHING EXTERIOR?
AND SINCE FOLKS HERE TO AN OBSURED DEGREE
SEEM FIXATED ON YOUR VERDEGRIS
WOULD IT BE ALRIGHT BY YOU
IF I DEGREENIFY YOU?"
AND OF COURSE THAT'S NOT IMPORTANT TO ME
"ALRIGHT! WHY NOT?" I'LL REPLY
OH, WHAT A PAIR WE'LL BE
THE WIZARD AND I
YES, WHAT A PAIR WE'LL BE
THE WIZARD AND...
UNLIMITED, MY FUTURE IS UNLIMITED
AND I'VE JUST HAD A VISION ALMOST LIKE A PROPHECY
I KNOW
IT SOUNDS TRULY CRAZY
AND TRUE, THE VISION'S HAZY
BUT I SWEAR SOME DAY THERE'LL BE
A CELEBRATION THROUGHOUT OZ
THAT'S ALL TO DO
WITH ME!
AND I'LL STAND THERE WITH THE WIZARD
FEELING THINGS I'VE NEVER FELT
AND THOUGH I'D NEVER SHOW IT
I'D BE SO HAPPY I COULD MELT!
AND SO IT WILL BE FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE
AND I'LL WANT NOTHING ELSE 'TILL I DIE
HELD IN SUCH HIGH ESTEEM!
WHEN PEOPLE SEE ME THEY WILL SCREAM
FOR HALF OF OZ'S FAVORITE TEAM:
THE WIZARD...
AND I!!!!"