Defying Gravity

[absinthedheart]

fcmouscndbrcinless:

Fiyero hadn’t let Elphaba go even after all of Oz turned on her, and he wouldn’t start now. The prince loved the witch and that was all that mattered to him. He kissed her back, wrapping his arms around her even tighter. In the back of his mind, he wondered ‘what now?’ But as long as Elphaba was with him, come whatever the world had in store, they could and would face it together. Her words were true though: she had never put much stock in her appearance, instead, she chose to beautify her mind and that was what Fiyero found most beautiful about her. It was true, he believed with his whole heart that she was beautiful green, and now, not green but he first fell for her mind. The rest came later. “Do you have a home here?” He’d just arrived and wasn’t sure where he was supposed to go.

“We have a home here,” she answered, implying she’d been expecting - or at the very least, hoping - that he would be joining her. Elphaba let her hands find his, lightly squeezing as she took a step back while maintaining that small bit of contact. “Come on, I’ll show you our new place. I haven’t done much in the way of decorating, but I made one of the spare rooms into a small library. I thought if you or Glinda ever arrived, one of you could help me with the rest. I love you both, but I’m glad you beat her here. Pink and frills aren’t really my thing, and I’m pretty sure that’s the direction she would’ve gone with. That and glitter.”

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bobbyxxlocksley:

“Green?” He didn’t see a spot of green on her. “Have you hit your head?” He asked her, wondering if her memory had distorted somehow. He’d never met anything a strange color before. “Is your wizard something like a king? The king from my home labeled me an outlaw.”

“I’ve told you I’m a witch, and you think my being green is the oddest part of my backstory?” Someone clearly had to reevaluate that thought process. “I assure you, I’m perfectly fine. As for the Wizard, I think a tyrannical king would be the perfect comparison.”

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thehuntsmcn:

“I’m sure you’d get along just fine.” the huntsman offered with a smile. “But I get what you mean.”

“Do you have anyone you’re waiting for?”

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unownedwolf:

“A lot of people avoid me when they know what I am. Wolves are considered the bad guy in a lot of stories I know off.” Aria shrugged, she doubted there would be anyone outside her family that would ever want to ‘adopt’ her. “You used to be green? Well it happens I like the colour green, it remind me of the forest.”

“Every inch of me, yeah. I’ll admit, I kind of miss my verdigris, but I guess this is an interesting opportunity to try my hand at fitting in a bit. Though I’ve learned that being normal is vastly overrated.” Elphaba shrugged. “So, if you don’t ming me asking, what is it like being a werewolf?” The other’s words all but confessed to it.

[lunaintheskyforever]

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fcmouscndbrcinless:

Fiyero embraced Elphaba, holding her close against his body. “I’ve missed you so much. I was starting to think the worst.” He would be lying if he didn’t miss the green shade just a bit. “Doesn’t seem like you without it. As long as you don’t become vain, though, I’m sure it’ll work out.” He agreed with her final statement. For some reason, them being normal, felt like it was just them for once and not a forbidden thing between two entirely different people. 

“Don’t let me go,” Elphaba muttered against him, voice low as she tilted her face up towards his to press a light kiss to his lips. “I’ve missed you too. More than words can even begin to express.” She couldn’t stop the laughter that bubbled out her when he suggested the idea that she may become vain with her recent degreenification. “I don’t think we have to worry about that. My looks have never been a main focus, and they certainly won’t start being so now.”

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unownedwolf:

“That is sweet.” She wished she had someone like that, a boyfriend or best friend she could count on. She had her family, but the relationships there were sometimes tedious. “I like the sound of that.” Aria sighed gently.

“If they ever show up, I’ll introduce you. Glinda practically adopted me once we got past our initial differences.” And then some later differences...but they’d come out stronger from it. “She changed me for the better, and Fiyero helped me see how truly beautiful I am.” A pause. “I used to be green before coming here, so that wasn’t an easy feat.”

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unownedwolf:

“I’d worry about how much more there could be if there is hyper, blonde and pink already in the mix. I prefer darker colours. But I understand the sentiment.”

“It’s a good much more, I promise you that. Her and that scarecrow, they’re everything to me. Without her I’d likely be dead, and would’ve lost him forever. She may be a lot, but she’s the one you want on your side when you’re in a tough spot.”

[jackiebeulah]

elphaba thropp (the wicked witch of the west) aes. x

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fcmouscndbrcinless:

“I’m sure that if the Wizard had anything to do with this, I would still be full of straw.” He stepped closer to the witch, arms outstretched for her. “Elphaba, what happened to your color?” He thought she was beautiful regardless of her green pigment but she could fit in now. “Do you think we’re safe here?” 

Elphaba moved into his space without hesitation, holding him tight and breathing him in. It felt better than she remembered, even the short separation too long for her. “I have no idea. I’m not mad at the change, though I can’t help missing my natural shade.” Perhaps she’d make up for it with green makeup? “I’m not sure, but I’d say we’re safer here than we were in Oz.”

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fcmouscndbrcinless:

Fiyero had no idea what this place was but he was blissfully aware that he was no longer stuffed with straw. He was human again and he couldn’t believe it. He kept finding himself searching his hands for an answer of some sort. How did he even get here? He had a feeling he wasn’t in Oz anymore. A familiar voice brought him back to the present. “Elphaba? Did- did you do this?” He was talking about the place they were in and him being human again.

Elphaba shook her head, pulling a grin when she saw his face and the everything else seemed to fall away for a moment. “No, and until I saw you I wondered if this was all some elaborate scheme of the Wizard’s.” Something she hadn’t shared with anyone she’d met for fear it was true. “But I doubt he’d grant me your presence. Then again, I suppose the lack of green should’ve tipped me off to that.”

[absinthedheart]

@fcmouscndbrcinless

It couldn’t be that simple, finding him wandering the streets just as she had a few days prior. And yet, Elphaba couldn’t stop her approach. “Fiyero…?” It was hard to tell from behind, and it had been a while since she’d seen him as anything but a scarecrow, but something in her heart told her this had to be real.

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bobbyxxlocksley:

“Do you think? Why do you do what you do? Or should I ask, why they think you’re wicked?”

“I do. Because I’m green so it makes me an easy target. All the Wizard had to do was tell people I was evil, and they believed him.” A pause. “Or I guess I should say I was green. Clearly not the case since I arrived here.” Oddly enough, she almost missed her natural hue.

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bobbyxxlocksley:

“It seems we both have been labeled unfairly. I’m willing to look past your wickedness if you can see past my being a thief.” 

“I think I can manage that. After all, it sounds like we were both labeled as criminals simply for fighting for what was right.”

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bobbyxxlocksley:

“I like to think I borrowed from the rich and redistributed the wealth.” He was new to magic. “Are you a sorceress? I am Bobby Locksley, or you may know me by Robin Hood.”

“I prefer the term witch, but it’s essentially the same.” She grinned. “I recognize the name, yes. Mine is Elphaba Thropp, though some have dubbed me the Wicked Witch of the West. I promise, I do not live up to that name.”

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thehuntsmcn:

“I’m sure they’ll pop up eventually.” he offered with a shrug. “Good luck though.”

“Thank you. I don’t know how I’d manage if I lost them forever.”

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kctya:

“And that right there is where you’re going wrong.” Katya couldn’t judge the woman, to her disappointment, since she herself hadn’t revealed her true nature. “Caring how people feel about you, it’s a waste of time.” 

“So you’re saying I should’ve sold out and given up everything I stood for? Just for the ease of a celebrated life?” Elphaba shook her head. “No, I stand by that decision, and I always will. You’re right about one thing though. Caring how others feel about you is most definitely a waste of time. All that matters is how you see yourself.”