The Rise of The Animal Defense Force

The Wizard's Invite

Elphaba was walking around when she heard Morrible walking up to her. "Miss Elphaba, there you are!"

'Madame Morrible!' She was surprised to see her.

'Oh, I have thrillifying news! I've finally heard back from the Wizard, and my dear, he wishes to meet you!' she said.

'He asked for me? Personally?' Elphaba was in awe at this unexpected turn of events.

'Yes! I know how devastrated you were for poor Doctor Dillamond, but you see my dear when one door closes, another one opens!' she said as she handed her a gilded green envelope with the Wizard's golden seal stamped upon it.

'I don't know what to say! Madame, how can I ever thank you?' She said stepping out from under cover from the rain towards where she was standing with a large umbrella.

'Careful my dear, you mustn't get wet.' she cautioned. 'Wait! I know.'

Madame Morrible swept her arms around dramatically and the rain stopped instantly. At my openmouthed surprise, Madame Morrible was prompted to explain.

'Oh, didn't I ever mention? Weather is my specialty. Ozspeed, my dear! Now you're off to meet the Wizard, make me proud!' With that final instruction she walked away, and all Elphaba could do was stare at the message in my hands.

'I will—I'll try...' I said weakly after her retreating figure. The hope that I'd been nurturing since Madame Morrible told me that if I make good, I could have a chance to work for the Wizard was renewed. Now it was a definite possibility, and there we'll finally be, the Wizard and I.