Many Years Ago in the realm of Oz. Zelena stands on the centre of the Wizard's former throne room, staring at a scene of Rumplestiltskin and Regina practising magic in the Enchanted Forest. She looks disgusted as she sees the trouble that her half-sister is having conjuring a fire ball.
Zelena: Really. It's not that difficult.
Zelena lifts her hand and glares at her palm, producing a fireball that flickers menacingly. After several seconds, she blows it out. A screech comes off screen and the camera turns to Walsh's poster of the travelling circus he was apart of before being whisked away to Oz. The original flying monkey - who had formerly been Walsh - flies into shot and hovers close by, making more chattering noises.
Zelena: Quiet. I can't concentrate with all the screeching.
Glinda: It's probably me.
Cut to the door of the chamber where a young blond woman enters, dressed in a long white dress with fur on the lapels and cuffs, She is wearing a necklace with a clear crystal pendant.
Glinda: He was never much of a fan.
Zelena takes in the newcomer suspiciously, watching as she advances towards her. The flying monkey screeches in recognition.
Zelena: Who are you?
Glinda: Glinda. The Good Witch of the South.
Zelena instintecly creates a third fireball, but Glinda holds up a gloved hand to stop her.
Glinda: You can relax. I am not here to fight you.
Glinda ascends the steps, lifting up her dress slightly so she does not step on the hem. Zelena is still wary of the Witch of the South as she walks past her, making her way towards the monkey.
Glinda: I am here to thank you. For showing Oz the true nature of the Wizard. And for standing up to him.
The monkey screeches and flaps his wings, hastily retreating from her. Glinda looks at him with a slight smile and gives the tiniest laugh. Zelena lowers her hand, however the fire ball is still lit.
Zelena: And you are glad I turned him into a monkey?
Glinda throws the monkey a quick glance before looking back to Zelena.
Glinda: A little time as your pet will do him good.
She begins to walk, never taking her eyes off the monkey as she berates the Wizard for his lies, putting emphasis on key words.
Glinda: He was a trickster. Offering people hope he could never deliver.
Zelena gives a small smile as she sees that she was not the only one to feel hurt, betrayed and conned after meeting him.
Glinda: Your quite powerful Zelena.
Zelena composes herself, trying to look as deadpan as she could, brushing over the fact that she had not introduced her, yet the which knew of her name and deeds.
Zelena: I know.
Glinda: But you are wasting it on these foolish pursuits.
Zelena looks at her coldly, the fireball now dissipated into nothingness.
Zelena: What do you know about what I want?
Glinda: You want to change your destiny. But you can't go back in time. No one can.
She pauses to see Zelena's stoic expression crack ever so slightly. Her voice never wavering in its tone of compassion and understanding (which sometimes bordered on condescending and patronising).
Glinda: Why don't you come with me?
Zelena: Why on Earth would I do that?
Glinda: Because I think I can offer you something that you're really looking for.
The Good Witch of the South moves closer to Zelena.
Glinda: There are some people that I want you to meet.
Zelena: Who?
Glinda: Come meet your real sisters.
Later that same evening - in the Heart of Oz
The camera zooms out on a large crystal embedded in the centre of a table decorated to represent a compass. There are four chairs around the outside, marking the four points of North, East, South and West. The Emerald City can be seen in the distance through a small window at the far end of a corridor leading into the room.
The Witches of the North and East have taken their places. They are both wearing the same necklaces as Glinda.
Zelena and Glinda descend the stairs into the room. Zelena looks stunned.
Zelena: What is this place?
Glinda: The Heart of Oz.
Glinda walks in between the chairs of North and East, motioning to the pair of them.
Glinda: These are my sister witches. From the North and the East. Each represents a special part of magic. (She pats herself on the chest) Love. (She gestures to the Witch of the North) Wisdom. (Gesturing with her other hand to the Witch of the East) And courage. Together our abilities are far more powerful than they could ever be on their own. We can do things no one else can.
All three of the Witches eyes are on Zelena, who looks excited at the prospect. She smiles slightly.
Zelena: Like travel through time?
Glinda's face falters ever so slightly.
Glinda: That's not why we brought you here.
Zelena turns her back on the Witches. Glinda moves around the table to join her.
Zelena: But you said you were going to help me. If you can't change my past then...
Glinda walks past Zelena to the empty chair of the West, interrupting the young witch mid statement.
Glinda: I brought you here to change your future. This seat has been empty for some time. We'd like you to fill it.
All the witches smile at Zelena, who looks taken aback by the offer. For a moment she looks to the others in silence and then back to Glinda.
Zelena: What does the West represent?
Glinda: The most illusive of elements.... Innocence.
The Witch of the North gives a smile.
Zelena: Well, then, I'm the last person you should consider. I mean, look at me: I'm Wicked
The Witch of the North's smile disappears, her eyes dropping slightly.
Glinda: But you don't have to be. Innocence reclaimed can be just as powerful as innocence born. You simply have to choose to be good.
Zelena gives a slight scoff.
Zelena: That's easy for you to say. Good is part of your name.
Witch of the North: Glinda, aren't going to tell her?
Zelena: (Looking completely confused) Tell me what?
Glinda inhales deeply, letting out a long sigh. She stares at the floor.
Glinda: I didn't want to say anything unless I had to. I wanted to let you shape your own destiny.
Zelena: What could you possibly know about my destiny?
Glinda: Glinda is the keeper of the Book of Records.
Witch of the East: It chronicles the past, present and future of Oz.
Glinda: The book foretells of a powerful sorceress who will join our sisterhood as a protector of Oz.
Zelena: And you think that that's me?
Glinda: The book says the sorceress from the West will come to this land via cyclone.
Zelena looks shell-shocked by this revelation.
Zelena: I was brought here by cyclone.
The Witch of the North's smile returns.
Glinda: That's right. We've been looking for you for a long time, Zelena. You've always been meant for more. I know you don't think so, but you can do this. You just have to let go off your past.
Later: The Emerald City Throne Room
Zelena enters the throne room, using her magic to open a window into the Enchanted Forest. There she begins to seethe in anger and rage as she witnesses another training session between Regina and Rumplestiltskin.
However her breathing eases as she lets her hatred for the pair of them go, closing her eyes in silent mediation. She smiles and opens them again, tilting her head to the side.
Zelena: Sorry sis, but I'm over you.
With a wave of her hand, she banishes the portal away. She takes another deep breath, looking incredibly proud of herself.
A puff of grey white smoke twists behind her and Glinda steps out of the mist. Zelena is unaware of her presence in the room.
Glinda: That was lovely, Zelena. (She smiles widely at the young witch) I'm impressed. I knew you would make the right choice.
Glinda unfurls her gloved hand and reveals the fourth pendant of the Sisterhood. She steps forward, stroking the crystal, looking ecstatic.
Zelena: What's this?
Glinda: A very special pendant. Each of the witches in the sisterhood wears one.
Glinda opens the clasp and moves it to Zelena's neck, fastening it around the back as she continues to speak.
Glinda: Guard it with your life, because in many ways it now is your life. You were born with great power, Zelena. And now, now this pendant will harness, protect and grow that power. All of it.
Glinda smiles as Zelena strokes the pendant.
Zelena: Will it make me stronger?
Glinda: More than you can possibly imagine. However the price is, without it, your powerless. But so long as you do continue to wear it, you'll be able to accomplish untold miracles.
Zelena: Does this mean?
Glinda: You are one of us? Yes. Our sister
Zelena smiles at Glinda as she produces a mirror.
Glinda: Take a look.
Zelena takes the hand mirror off Glinda, taking in her own reflection. Her eyes widen as her skin reverts back to what it had been before the envy had altered it green. She laughs in both relief and joy. She clutches the looking glass to her chest.
Zelena: Oh, thank you.
Glinda: Don't thank me. Thank yourself. You did it all. You let go of your envy. You took control of your destiny.
Evening in the West of Oz
Glinda and Zelina are surveying her new region from the yellow brick rode, which stretches out to the distance, including mountains.
Zelena: All of this? For me?
Glinda: Yes, sister. The West. It's future and potential is as limitless as your own.
There is a sound of thunder rumbling in the distance. Both look around the dark sky in shock and surprise.
Glinda: What is that? It sounds like thunder.
In the distance a green twister descends from the sky, in which a small wooden object is being hurtled around the chromosphere.
Zelena: It's not thunder. It's a cyclone.
Glinda: (Sounds horrified) There's something inside it.
In the middle of a Western wood.
The storm has completely died down. The woods are littered with the burning wreckage of a house. Zelena and Glinda make there way through the debris and smoke. They hear a cough in the distance. More coughing follows.
Zelena: Over there!
A voice (Dorothy Gale) can be heard from the remnants of the house, continues.
Dorothy Gale: Help! I'm down here!
Glinda rushes forward, Zelena follows closely behind.
Glinda: Someone's trapped.
Glinda begins to move things aide and offer her hand out, pulling a young girl through the window. The girl is wearing a blue and white gingham dress. She has long black hair. She looks horrified, looking Glinda up and down. Zelena looks at Dorothy with concern.
Glinda: Are you alright?
Dorothy Gale: (Breathless and panting) I think so. I tried to run to the storm cellar, but I wasn't fast enough.
Zelena: What world are you from?
Glinda throws her a sharp look. Dorothy is disorientated.
Dorothy Gale: W...World. You mean this isn't Kansas?
Glinda: I'm afraid not. (She gives her a comforting smile) Welcome to Oz. What is your name?
Dorothy Gale: (Looks around nervously) Dorothy. Dorothy Gale.
Glinda: Few are strong enough to survive such a powerful storm. You must be a very special girl, Dorothy.
Zelena's eyes darken as Glinda takes Dorothy by the hand.
Glinda: Come. We'll take you to our home. Our sisters will be very excited to meet you. Won't they Zelena?
Zelena: (Looking worried) Yes. I'm sure they will.
Later that night at the Heart of Oz
Glinda and the witches of the North and East laugh merrily. There are wine glasses on the table. The Witch of the South passes around a silver tray of biscuits.
Glinda: So lovely to have you with us.
Glinda takes a biscuit, passes the platter to Dorothy, who takes one and passes it to the Witch of the East. She is sitting in Zelina's chair. The Witch of the West is nowhere to be seen.
Witch if the East: Our home is your home.
Once again the plate is passed around.
Witch of the North: You should have come sooner.
They all laugh. The tray makes its complete cycle round the table.
Dorothy Gale: Thank you! You've all been so kind. You've treated me like family.
The Witches are all moved by her words, smiling to each other.
Zelena watches them from outside, hidden behind the bushes. Dorothy takes a bite out of the snack, unaware of the jealous witch. Only Glinda notices her. Zelena quickly ducks away. Glinda pretends not to react, but is hesitant.
Outside the Heart of Oz, beside the old well.
Zelena has her back turned, facing out into the forest. A large tome - the Book of Records - lies beside her. Glinda appears and approaches her, trying to comfort her.
Glinda: Zelena? There you are. We were starting to worry. Are you feeling alright?
Zelena: Go away!
Glinda: What's gotten into you?
Zelena turns, looking seriously upset. Her neck is tainted green. Glinda looks disheartened.
Glinda: Have you been spying on Regina again?
Zelena: No. (She steps forward, becoming angry) I've been watching you fawn over you latest protege.
Glinda: Dorothy? Are you jealous of her? Why? You two are so alike?
Zelena: Except she's spunkier, fresher-faced and clearly more innocent than me. Perfect candidate to take the empty seat at the table.
Glinda: No one is taking your seat, Zelena.
Zelena: Really? That's not what this says.
Zelena whips around and throws open the Book of Records, Glinda looks annoyed.
Glinda: What are you doing with the Book of Records?
Zelena: You didn't tell me everything about the prophecy.
Zelena begins to read from the tome.
Zelena: "The sorceress of another land will make Oz her home until she fulfils her destiny and unseats the greatest evil the realm has ever seen."
Glinda looks sheepishly at her feet, shifting uncomfortably as she tries to find the words. She slams the book shut.
Zelena: Don't you see? Dorothy is meant to take my seat, which makes me the greatest evil.
Glinda: Fate is a funny thing. You don't now if that is what the prophecy actually means.
Ginda moves towards her sister.
Glinda: Remember what I said: Only you can shape your destiny. But if you believe you are evil, then that is what you will become.
The well, later that evening
Dorothy draws water from the well.
Zelena: Hello Dorothy
Dorothy turns around and screams in shock, almost dropping the pale. Zelena stares at her intently, dressed all in black with a pointed hat. Her skin is now completely green.
Dorothy Gale: Zelena. (She begins to stammer) I didn't recognise you. Are you okay?
Zelena: I decided to stop hiding my true colours. (She advances on the young girl) According to the prophecy, you're the only one who can defeat me.
Dorothy backs away in fear.
Dorothy Gale: Defeat you? What are you talking about? I don't want to hurt you.
Zelena: Good. Because I'm going to make sure , you can't.
Zelena produces a fireball and swings back her arm ready to hurl the burning projectile at the young girl. There is a hatred in her eyes. Dorothy flings water at her, dousing the fire. Some of the liquid splashes onto the Witch of the West and she screams in both agony and surprise.
Zelena: What have you done?!
Dorothy Gale: Zelena?!
Zelena looks down to see the flesh of her hands bubbling and dripping. The rest of her body follows in the same way. She screams and pants in anguish.
Zelena: What's happening to me? I'm ... I'm ...
Dorothy Gale: (She is horrified, taking several steps back) Melting. You're melting. I'm sorry. I was only trying to put out the fire.
Zelena: No!
Dorothy Gale: It was just water!
Zelena: No!!!
Zelena's body melts away into nothingness , her clothes dropping to the ground. Dorothy is still in utter shock.
Dorothy Gale: It was just water. (She looks around, horrified. Stepping forward towards the well.) Glinda! Glinda!
Glinda appears in a swirl of silver mist, looking concerned by the panic in the young girl's voice.
Glinda: Dorothy, what is it?
Dorothy Gale:( Breaks down into tears) Z...Zelena. S...She came up to me with a ball of fire and ... then I... I threw water at her ... and then .... Look!
Dorothy points at the pile of clothes, her hand shaking. Glinda follows her gesture, her eyes falling on the discarded clothes.
Glinda: The prophecy has come to past. (She looks up to Dorothy) And you Dorothy, you defeated her.
Dorothy Gale: (Surprised and doubtful) With water?
Glinda: It was your destiny to stop her and destiny gave you the tool.
Dorothy Gale: I'm sorry.
Glinda: Don't be. She didn't leave you a choice. You're one of us now Dorothy. One of the Sisterhood of Witches.
Dorothy Gale: I'm sure Oz in wonderful. But I want to go home.
Glinda: I understand. Unfortunately, I don't have the power to cross realms. Only the Wizard has done that. Perhaps he can help you.
Dorothy Gale: I thought Zelena turned him into a monkey.
Glinda: (Her eyes fall on the hat and cloak) Now gone, her magic will be undone. He'll be back to his human form.
Dorothy Gale: Will you take me to him?
Glinda: (Gives Dorothy a warm smile) Just follow me.
Dorothy Gale: Where?
Glinda: (Starting to walk, with Dorothy hesitantly following) Why, down the yellow brick road, of course.
The two walk through the woods, reaching the yellow brick crossroad, leaving the well and the pile of discarded clothes. Once they are both gone, green smoke begins to snake from the fabric. As it disperses,we can see Zelena, smiling triumphantly as she watches the two on the horizon.
The Emerald City - The Wizard's Throne Room
Dorothy and Glinda walk down the yellow tiles and enter the room. Dorothy is in awe, whilst Glinda is trying to compose her face not to look sceptical. The curtain at the back of the room is once again drawn, hiding Walsh's invention and circus poster from view.
Glinda lays a comforting hand on Dorothy's shoulder and guides her up the stairs, stopping at the top and clasping her hands in front of her.
Glinda: Go on. Ask for him.
Dorothy Gale: (Nervously) Hello. Your excellency?
Four jets of fire erupt from the floor, startling the girl in the process. A small smile appears on Glinda's face - relief that the Wizard has successfully be reverted back to his original form. The silhouette of the man is projected onto the curtain.
The Wizard: I have been expecting you.
Dorothy Gale: You have?
The Wizard: I see all. (He spreads his hands wide above his head and conjures more fire) I am Oz the Great and Terrible.
Dorothy Gale: My name is Dorothy Gale. (She looks over to Glinda for reassurance) Glinda said you might be able to help me get home. To Kansas.
The Wizard: I know who you are. You freed me from the Wicked Witch's magic. Sending you home is the least I can do.
Dorothy Gale: (Excitedly) How do I get back?
The Wizard: Look down.
He waves his hand and there is a whooshing down. She follows his instruction, looking down to see that she is wearing a pair of silver slippers - the same pair that Zelena had been given by the Wizard. Glinda looks on approvingly.
The Wizard: Click your heels together three times and think of where you want to be. The slippers shall take you there.
Dorothy Gale: Thank you so much.
The Wizard: Safe travels, Dorothy. May you never find yourself far from home again.
Dorothy's face lights up, looking at Glinda with silent joy and gratitude and taking her by the hand as an act of farewell She lets go and clicks her heels together three times, vanishing in a swish of grey smoke.
Glinda is left alone in the throne room. She gives a slight bow before hitching up her skirt to climb the steps.
Glinda: (Her tone is trying not to her disapproval) Thank you for your help. You can show your true self now.
Glinda walks to the curtains.
The Wizard: With pleasure.
The curtains drop and fall open, revealing Zelena - now the Wicked Witch of the West - operating the machine that Walsh had developed to take on the persona of the Wizard of Oz. Glinda is taken aback by the revelation, stepping back with a look on her face that would hint at her seeing a ghost.
Zelena: Hello, sister.
Zelena looks elated to see Glinda. All affection has gone and is replaced by malice and fury.
Glinda: Zelena? I don't understand... Dorothy said ...
Zelena advances on the Witch of the South, who is confused and trying to piece everything out in her head.
Zelena: I was destroyed by water. (She gives a mocking laugh) Foolish child. So gullible.
Glinda: But why?
Zelena: Because, now she is gone no one can stop me from changing my past.
Glinda: Then I will find someone else to fulfil the prophecy. As long as I am in Oz, I will not stop searching until I find someone to stop you.
Zelena: Then I suppose that means you need to leave Oz. Maybe you'll find the Enchanted Forest more to your liking.
Glinda: (Shaking her head in regret) Zelena, please. It's not too late. You can change...
Zelena: (Interrupting) Goodbye, Glinda.
With a wave of her hand, green smoke wraps around Glinda and makes her banish into thin air. There is an eerie chime as the clear jewel of the pendent becomes the same green as The Wicked Witch of the West's skin. She clutches as her throat in horror. But then as she realises what she had done, a smile begins to form.
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