[For Elphaba] The Wicked Witch of Barsoom

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Barsoom was not a war-torn planet, but it was by no means peaceful. The inhabitants of Helium still had tension with the primitive Tharks. There were raids on trade routes daily that the Jeddak had to deal with. For the most part, Dejah was not involved with the affairs of her father. She was too busy working with her theories and scientific research.

The presence of John Carter had brought more knowledge of the Ninth Ray to Helium. Dejah was determined to harness the power of the Ninth Ray to use it herself.

But for the moment, she was content to relax, sitting in the red sand gardens maintained in the royal courtyard. Dejah was clad in her usual loose silks, which had plenty of cutouts and openings to reveal her skin and the patterns tattooed along her long legs and slender arms. Jewels and metals adorned her neck and waist and wrists. Dejah Thoris, the princess of Helium, was renowned as one of - if not the - most beautiful women on Barsoom. Her dark hair fell in waves down her back, part of it secured at the crown of her head with an ornate metal jeweled pin. Her eyes, the richest blue, were pouring over a text of mythology.

She tried to keep her mind off of the husband that had gone missing. She tried not to think of John Carter of Earth.

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Elphaba had found herself in a strange place indeed after riding in that tornado. She kept herself hidden away from the various inhabitants of this dusty realm. She had used many of her spells to keep her home hidden and to disguise herself when necessary. She had snuck into Helium many times and beheld the beautiful princess. She had found herself desiring the fair creature more and more with each passing day.

Elphaba had nearly been crushed when she had married that man. However, after he disappeared Elphaba saw her chance. She snuck into the royal courtyards dressed as a servant girl, but with her green skin disguised to not draw attention to herself. She bowed before Dejah. "Excuse me your highness. Your father requests your presence immediately in his chambers." She said. It was a ruse to get Dejah to a better place to kidnap her. The King was indeed in the palace today. It was entirely plausible he had requested her.