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Post by Glinda Upland on Aug 5, 2008 13:31:13 GMT -5
Glinda had heard enough. It was time to go to the source. She knew Polly was in with Mombi, because the students had told her when she came back to the Lit and History classroom after class had ended for the day. Mombi knew plenty, Polly knew a little less, and all she wanted was Ellie back safe and sound. So, if it had come to this, it had come to this.
Glinda knew the risk she was taking in confronting Mombi face to face. She might be thrown right in there with Ellie, but two heads were better than one anyway, right? She'd had her name, the only thing she had left, taken away from her, and Ellie, who was basically her own daughter...except by blood, kidnapped. She was through. This was over.
She beat against Mombi's door with her wand. "Listen up you Wicked Witch, open this door before I blow it down. I know what you're doing in there, you and Polly Chrome. Give me back Ellie and no harm will come to you." Sure, she knew they weren't scared of her, but it was the only tactic she had. She knew she could take Polly, but Mombi was quite possibly stronger in her Magic than Glinda was. She wished Elphie were here with her...
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Post by Mombi on Aug 5, 2008 15:19:54 GMT -5
Mombie was still inside the Nome castle when she heard this through the crystal ball. She quickly channeled off the crystal ball so that Ellie could not yell to her and Glinda would not see their location. Polly now remained in the office, but Mombie was sure to teleport back soon..
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Post by Glinda Upland on Aug 5, 2008 15:34:20 GMT -5
"Ok. I know you're in there! You can only ignore me so long." She hit the door with her wand, and the combination of magic and force busted the door open. Glinda was a little surprised to only see Polly inside, but in front of her sat the Crystal Ball. Polly stared at it even though it was clearly off. She wondered if Polly was waiting on instruction from Mombi.
"Hello Polly. Nice to see you again..."
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Post by Mombi on Aug 5, 2008 15:40:19 GMT -5
Mombie appeared in the office with a blast of blue light, and with her hand, she aimed toward Glinda and quickly blasted her away from Polly. She knew that Polly was the last thing that needed to be tampered with. If she lost Polly, she lost something big, and it would be hard for her to regain everything she has accomplished.
"Glinda, dear, I apologize for the rude forced exit. But, you know very well, even back with Morrible, you are not allowed in the office without permission." she grinned. "Now dear, why don't you schedule an appointment with the receptionist. You know where she is I believe, things have not changed." she said in a 'matter of fact' tone.
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Post by Glinda Upland on Aug 5, 2008 15:42:46 GMT -5
"I'm not going anywhere. You have ruined my name, and kidnapped the girl I have raised as my daughter. You are you going to tell me where she is."
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Post by Polly Chrome on Aug 5, 2008 16:17:04 GMT -5
Polly stared blankly. What was she going to do? After a helpful glance from Mombie Polly stood up and walked over to Glinda - "You will address ME as Your Goodness now"
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Post by Glinda Upland on Aug 5, 2008 16:22:15 GMT -5
"I will NEVER address you as such. Because it was only through Wickedness that title was given to you." She glared at Mombi. "One of you start talking, now!" The floor shook. That was one thing about emotion. The more emotional Glinda got, the stronger her power seemed to grow. A blue glow began to emmit from Glinda, and the floor tremmors became stronger and stronger.
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Post by Polly Chrome on Aug 5, 2008 16:25:09 GMT -5
"I don't believe you have any right to be here GAlinda Upland. You no longer have the authority. And you're one to talk - kidnapping poor students in the middle of the night, forcing them to confront the Wicked Witch! Why, if Mombie hadn't been here..." Polly teared up, and buried her head in Mombie's shoulder - like a twisted mother...
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Post by Glinda Upland on Aug 5, 2008 17:21:25 GMT -5
"Don't you see what's become of you? Do you realize what she's doing to you? If you could look at yourself now you'd cry! Polly, this isn't you. I knew you. You were a beautiful little girl...and a bright young woman who had such promise! Now you're a pawn..."
Glinda shook her head, then looked to Mombie, "If you had any feelings you'd know that you've ruined everyone's life...including your own. You should hate yourself, but I know you're not capable."
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Post by Polly Chrome on Aug 5, 2008 17:28:39 GMT -5
Polly's tears increased. "So much promise? That's not true and you know it! I've never been good for anything my whole life. I have a position, and that's it. I've never been good at magic, or school, I'm popular, but I doubt if anyone would truly consider themselves my friend. I've never been able to DO anything except float and dance through life. Even you! The night at the Ozdust, you said you had no reason to take me with you - everyone else had a purpose, except for me. Sweet, stupid old Polly. Well, now I'm needed. Now I know what I can do. I am necessairy, and I've found where I belong. I am the Good Witch of Oz! Something I'd always dreamed about, but knew I would never actually be able to do. Ellie, Claire - every one more special, and talented than me me. Well now it's my turn. Now I've actually done it!! And by Oz neither you nor anyone else will ever take it away from me! And I will do anything in my power so that NO ONE in Oz will ever feel useless, or stupid, or powerless again!"
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Post by Glinda Upland on Aug 5, 2008 18:22:20 GMT -5
"Except you've taken the power from the people who've earned it..." Glinda looked at her sadly. "Polly, I've always loved you, and true, you didn't have much of a knack for things, save the weather, but I would not have included you if I didn't think that you were worth it. I defended you. I trusted you, and I wanted what was best for you. This isn't it. I'm not trying to take anything away from you. You were destined to take your father's throne. You don't need any of this! If I'd thought you didn't have everything you needed in life, I would have done almost anything for you. You know that You know me Trust me again, Polly..." She reached out a hand toward her.
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Post by Polly Chrome on Aug 5, 2008 18:32:47 GMT -5
"Oh sachrine sweet Glinda!" She said pulling her hand away. "They were more talented, true - but they didn't EARN it! They were handed everything - Ellie is pratically your daughter, and Claire was her friend. It was nepitism! If they hadn't been on your "team" they never would have gotten all this! You needed them in a position of power! Ellie was a freshman for crying out loud! If the Witch hadn't shown herself...you don't know everyone in Oz! You don't KNOW if there was someone more qualified! Well, now I'M needed in a position of power. What's the difference? Except that I'll actually use the power for good.
Of course you didn't think I was worth it. You said "Well Polly... your father would never forgive me if anything ever happened to you." THAT'S why you took me. You don't care about me! You float around Oz acting like the mother to everyone - the truth is you're not a mother for ANYONE. I don't believe you REALLY care for all of us! Ellie, maybe, but me, and Claire, and Taye, and Ian, and Kay, and Dorothy for crying out loud? You sound just like the Wizard. The great mother of Oz. It's not true, and you know it! Nobody's ever thought highly of me. If someone had to go on your little team, i would be the first one to be thrown to the wolves. Well Mombie is different. Mombie is the first person who didn't just see my lack of "talent" but my determination, kindness, and love of Oz. What have you ever done for me? What have you ever seen in me?"
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Post by Glinda Upland on Aug 5, 2008 18:45:34 GMT -5
"How dare you compare me to the Wizard!. I saw the kind heart you once had, the heart that she is destroying. She's making you WICKED! Do you remember when you were eight and I came to see you and your father? And the two of us went shopping? I bought you that pink dress, with the ruffles. And you said you'd treasure it forever?" Glinda's lip was quivvering. "Or when you were eleven...we went to the salon, got our hair done together. We had our nails painted and I let you get lipgloss even though your dad said you couldn't have any..." Glinda's eyes were glistening.
"You can have all of her brainwashing coursing through you, but there is no way you can forever how much I cared about you. I raised Ellie because she was given to me to raise. Sure, I favored her a little over the other orphans. You can't blame me for that, though. I came to see you whenever I could, and I treated you like a daughter, too, when I could be there. I loved you, Polly. I wanted what was best for you, and I still do. Mombi is not what is best for you."
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Post by Polly Chrome on Aug 5, 2008 18:48:36 GMT -5
Tears ran down Polly's cheeks. "You loved me as a painted doll. Just like everyone else." She slowly turned away, walked behind Mombie, putting her hand on her shoulder, and looked at Glinda.
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Post by Glinda Upland on Aug 5, 2008 19:03:33 GMT -5
"I did all of that with you because that's what you enjoyed! I'd say 'Polly, what do you want to do today?' and you'd say 'Oh miss Glinda can we please do go our nails? Oh miss glinda, please, can we curl my hair? Oh miss Glinda, can I have a dress just like yours?' If you'd ever once said to me 'oh Miss Glinda will you take me to your orphanage?' or 'Please Miss Glinda, can't we go learn magic?' I would have agreed just as readily! I would have done anything for you. No little girl should grow up without a mother! And if I hadn't just opened the Orphanage when your mother died..." She swallowed down the tears. "I would have moved into your father's palace and treated you just like my own...I would have raised you as my little girl. I did everything in my power for you growing up, and now you want to throw everything we had away for this..." She wanted to reach out to the girl.
"Don't make my mistakes! I did what you did. I sided with whoever I had to side with to get where I am right now, and let me tell you it wasn't worth it in the long run. To loose everyone you love and anyone who has ever loved you. You will destroy your friendships and ruin every chance of love. You'll never have a family. You'll never never hold a daughter in your arms. You'll spend the rest of your life making up for your mistakes, and trying to get back just a little of what you once had. Don't make my mistakes, Polly. No matter what she's said, what she's promised...it will never give you your life back."
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