Our Future is Unlimited...

Chapter 2

ELPHABA:

The following morning, I am awakened by a delectable smell tickling my nose. I sit up and look around, unaware of where I am.

Then I realize: the town. Oh, yes. Fiyero and I had been accepted into a small community, who actually accepted us for how we were. Finally, we had a real home.

The aroma grows stronger, and my mouth begins to water. What smelled so delicious? Then the door to the room opens, and Karina comes in carrying a tray piled with food.

"Good morning, Miss Elphaba," she says sweetly. "Did you have a good night's rest?"

"Yes, thank you." I get out of the bed, and yawn slightly.

Karina sets the tray on a table, and I find on it a plate of scrambled eggs, a bowl of oatmeal topped with sugar and strawberries, a mug of hot chocolate and a glass of milk.

"Fiyero is downstairs. He asked me if I would bring you some breakfast, and of course, I happily obliged. He told me you've been traveling for weeks nonstop, is that right?" She asks me all this as she sits me in a chair right at the table.

"Not entirely," I replied. I eagerly spoon the oatmeal into my mouth. Mmm, it tastes wonderful.

I cannot remember the last time I had an actual meal, but goodness, was I glad I was getting to once again. I try the eggs; warm, soft, and perfectly salty. They taste amazing. I eagerly dig in to the rest of the food.

FIYERO:

When I finally conquer the staircase, after much stumbling, I reach the door to our room. When I enter, Karina is sitting and talking with Elphaba, who has empty dishes sitting on the table. "Glad to see you awake," I say, then I kiss her cheek.

"Glad to be awake," Fae responds giggling.

"I'll give you some privacy," Karina stands and courteously leaves the room.

"Yero, I dreamed about you last night," Elphaba tells me. "About us, our future together. I just...can't stand not seeing you as the man I fell in love with, so I've made a decision."

"What kind of decision?" I am puzzled. Does she mean what I think she means? "Wait...you mean...?"

"I'm going to try and change you back into a human."

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ELPHABA:

 "Ola-kam-yishi-matu-alo, ola-kam-yishi-matu-alo." This is the sixth spell I've remembered from the Grimmerie, and none of the first five have worked at all. I'm starting to think that I may never find the correct one, and my beloved Fiyero will be a scarecrow forever.

"Oh, it's hopeless!" I cry. "I can't do it! I just can't find the right spell!"

My beloved crouches next to me, putting his floppy arms around my shoulders.

"Fae, listen to me." he says solemnly. "I don't care if I ever get to be a man again. We have each other, that's all that matters."

"I just..." I cannot think of anything else to say but what I say next.

"I miss you." His painted eyes seem to soften at my words. He sighs, and nods, going back to the center of the room.

Another hour passes, and no luck. "There has to be some other spell," I rack my brain, trying to remember another incantation.

"Wait!" Fiyero exclaims. "What about trying the same spell, but reciting the words out of order?"

I think for a moment. Have I? No!"That's it!" I blow him a kiss for appreciation, and try the new spell.

"Nahmen tum a, eleka! Nahmen eleka tum a, tum a, eleka nahmen eleka!"

Suddenly, a bright vibrant light bursts from Fiyero's chest, causing him to fall backwards and onto his back. I start to panic, but instead of going to his aid, I am frozen where I am, unable to move. Is it working? Please, can it be working?

The light grows, encircling Fiyero's entire body. Several rays shoot out in all directions, nearly blinding to watch. I cover my eyes for !

The room shakes, and things fall from the shelves and it stops. The light has faded, and I look up.

Sitting on the floor, staring at every inch of himself in amazement, is my Fiyero, with his dark brown hair and soft beige skin. All that remains of his scarecrow form is the baggy and ragged clothes incasing him, and pieces of straw scattered around him.

He looks up at me with his shining blue eyes.

"Fae, you've done it!" he laughs. "I'm back! It's really me!"

"Oh, Yero!" Tears spilling down my face, I run into his arms.

We hold each other for a long time, crying softly for joy. Then my handsome prince gazes into my eyes.

"Marry me, Elphaba," he says right then and there. "I love you, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you!"

"Oh, yes!" I exclaim. "Of course, of course I will!"

We kiss passionately, something we have not done, but have been longing to do for a long time. Finally, everything was the way it should be.