MercuryFire

(MercuryFire on AO3)

[mercuryfirewrites]

A Thistle in the Shadows on AO3

To Her Eminence, Miss Elphaba Thropp,

You are hereby commanded to return home without delay. Negotiations with the Vinkus have concluded, and your engagement to the King of the Arjiki is deemed essential for the preservation of Munchkinland and the Eastern Province. You are to depart Shiz immediately. Transport has been secured, and Madame Morrible has authorized your release. Your school officials have been notified, and a carriage will be waiting at dawn on the 18th of May. Noncompliance with this directive will be regarded as an act of defiance against both family and crown.

Governor Frexspar Thropp Regent of Munchkinland, Eastern Province of Oz

Fiyero Tigelaar never wanted the throne. Pulled from the freedom of Shiz after his father’s death, he is thrust into a world of duty and sacrifice. With Oz on the brink of war, tradition binds him to an unexpected bride: Elphaba Thropp, struggling to control her growing powers and navigate the harsh Vinkus court. Their union was meant to be political, but as enemies close in, they have only one choice: grow together or lose everyone and everything they love.

[mercuryfirewrites]

Lurlinemas Fire Hazards and Other Commitments

“Before we proceed,” Fiyero said to the flock lining the edge of the roof one morning, “I need to clarify that I am not available as housing.” One of the Birds tilted its head, considering him. “We have houses,” it said. “Good,” Fiyero replied. “I am also not food.” A Deer looked him over once, thoroughly. “Obviously,” it said. “We have standards.”

Five months after escaping Oz, Elphaba and Fiyero are alive, in love, and living in a rainforest that refuses to acknowledge winter. Fiyero is trying to propose. Elphaba thinks he’s been quietly planning his escape. It is their first Lurlinemas together, and it goes exactly as expected.

(part of the fiyeraba secret-santa gift exchange)

Read it on A03

[vinkunprincess]

"A Thistle in the Shadows" Update!!!!!

Nearly screamed when I saw this posted!!! Thanks @mercuryfirewrites for the update. Hope you are doing well! I haven't even read it yet but needed to let the world know it's there!!!! https://archiveofourown.org/works/62028817

"To Her Eminence, Miss Elphaba Thropp,

You are hereby commanded to return home without delay. Negotiations with the Vinkus have concluded, and your engagement to the King of the Arjiki is deemed essential for the preservation of Munchkinland and the Eastern Province. You are to depart Shiz immediately. Transport has been secured, and Madame Morrible has authorized your release. Your school officials have been notified, and a carriage will be waiting at dawn on the 18th of May. Noncompliance with this directive will be regarded as an act of defiance against both family and crown.

Governor Frexspar Thropp Regent of Munchkinland, Eastern Province of Oz -- Fiyero Tigelaar never wanted the throne. Pulled from the freedom of Shiz after his father’s death, he is thrust into a world of duty and sacrifice. With Oz on the brink of war, tradition binds him to an unexpected bride: Elphaba Thropp, struggling to control her growing powers and navigate the harsh Vinkus court. Their union was meant to be political, but as enemies close in, they have only one choice: grow together or lose everyone and everything they love."

[mercuryfirewrites]

Thank you so much for this @vinkunprincess it’s really lovely to wake up to and you’ve made my day. I’m so glad you’re enjoying it!!

[elleldoe]

anything can be a slow burn if it takes you forever to upload new chapters

[mercuryfirewrites]

Excuse the crappy screenshots but FIYERO AND ELPHABA ARE DRESSED THE SAME subtly??? In his signature blue??? And he’s spinning out of control??

[lifeisahighway]

just you and i, defying gravity

[thedykeparade]

I mean, no shade towards gelphie but i think the comparison between Glinda not getting on that broom and this is meant to be drawn

[mercuryfirewrites]

Fiyero also willingly sacrifices himself for her without a second thought.

He also asks Glinda to leave with him to find Elphaba and she says no.

[reactionimagesdaily]

[non-existent-1895]

Target audience

[bpdcaptainswan]

Killian anonymously posting on r/EmmaSwanSnark

[bpdcaptainswan]

SORRY I STILL THINK I’M SOO FUNNY-

[mercuryfirewrites]

I Like My Coffee How I Like My Magic: Dark

(A Modern Coffee Shop AU on A03)

The line of customers waiting for the bathroom fell silent. One of them dropped a biscotti. Another clutched their latte like it might shield them from whatever emotional transformation they had just witnessed. A child whispered, “Is she famous?” Someone in a reusable tote bag stage-whispered, “Is this a soft launch?” Galinda popped her head around the corner and announced to everyone, “She’s going on a date!” Gasps. Audible gasps. Nessarose, now sipping tea behind the register, added without looking up, “Pray for him.” Elphaba squared her shoulders. She grabbed the broom like it was a weapon forged from caffeine and regret, flipped her hair like she was shedding past trauma, and stalked back behind the counter with the energy of a woman actively rewriting her origin story. One customer murmured, “That was the most dramatic exit since my last relationship.” Someone else clapped. Elphaba just muttered, “If anyone tags me in this on social media, I’m spitting in the oat milk.”

[mercuryfirewrites]

OKAY BUT CYNTHIA’S WICKED WITCH CACKLE????? Like… HELLO??? That’s Oscar-worthy.

And the way she yeets the one gale force solider!!!

[just-your-average-shiz-student]

How it started:

How it's going:

[mercuryfirewrites]

I need to know what this means??? Is Fiyero going to fly?? Is it going to be steamier than the stage version?

Also it says that he’s going a bit nuts??

'Wicked: For Good' director Jon M. Chu teases new songs, central love triangle

Alongside exclusive new images, 'Wicked: For Good' director Jon M. Chu teases the central themes of the new songs in the film, as well as th

[notkorolrezni]

So you're telling me that if Elphaba hadn't been able to turn Fiyero into a scarecrow, Dorothy would have found a beaten and nearly dead man tied to a post.

[teadrawstuff]

AN ANIMATIC TOO MWUHhahah

[marchofthewitchhunters]

cant wait to see the consequences in 4 months

[mercuryfirewrites]

Hi, I just wanted to let you know that A Thistle in the Shadows is literally life changing. I have spent the last two days just reading the entire thing, I am so deeply invested. You are so talented for real.

Thank you so much! I can’t believe you got through so much in just two days — that’s seriously impressive. Sometimes I go back and reread the earlier chapters to see if they need edits, and I’m like, “How did I manage to make these so long?” I'm so glad you are enjoying it!

[mercuryfirewrites]

Loved the latest chapter! The imagery was amazing as usual! Poor Glinda , she's really stuck . I beg of you please don't kill anyone 😭🙏😭🙏😭🙏😭. I don't think I could take it. I know that's not realistic in war but omg my heart can't handle it. Looking forward to more ❤️

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! If there's one thing you can count on, it's that Baxiana will still be standing. That woman’s like a cockroach in heels—she could survive a nuclear blast and still show up to brunch, flawless and unbothered. ;)

[mercuryfirewrites]

Can we talk about how in WICKED Poland, Fiyero puts a poppy in Elphaba's hair during As Long as You're Mine and it takes place in a poppy field.

Jagaba has the video