But when C-3PO, the fussy protocol droid, arrived in Oz, he brought with him a peculiar gift, the gift of kindness. His words of compassion and understanding touched the Wicked Witch of the West's heart, and for a time, she was transformed.
What’s more? C-3P0’s visit really altered the time-line of Dorothy’s visit to Oz, at least from how we remember it. C-3P0 met the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Lion who all accompanied their new golden droid friend to see the Wizard of Oz. The Scarecrow received his brain. The Tin Man received a heart. And the Cowardly Lion received his courage. This means that Dorothy would not meet her trio of friends along the way. Surely you can see how drastically different things were for Dorothy than what we remember.
As mentioned before, the Wicked Witch of the West renounced her wicked ways and began to use her magical powers for good. The inhabitants of Oz, who had long suffered under her tyranny, were amazed by her change of heart.
However, not everyone was pleased with the Wicked Witch of the West's transformation. The new council, which included the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion, viewed her with suspicion. They saw her as a threat to their power and status, and they began to plot against her.
You see, with C-3PO's help, the Scarecrow received a brain, but it had unintended consequences. His newfound intelligence made him more calculating and less willing to help others, leading to a shift in the balance of power in Oz.
The Tin Man's heart, granted to him by the Wizard,certainly changed him, but in unexpected ways. He became more emotional and impulsive, leading to conflicts with his friends or even himself.
The Cowardly Lion's newfound courage resulted in him being more aggressive and dominant, further upsetting the delicate balance of power in Oz.
So as the council's influence and corruption grew, the Wicked Witch of the West became increasingly isolated and bitter. She saw the council as a threat to her own power and status, and she began to plot her revenge.
It was then that Dorothy's house landed on the Wicked Witch of the East, setting off a chain of events that would change the course of Oz's history. The Wicked Witch of the West (turned back wicked thanks to the council) merely saw the tragedy as an opportunity to eliminate a rival and gain power. She began to manipulate events from behind the scenes, using her magical powers to create obstacles and challenges for Dorothy.
Oh, but she was so wicked, that she appeared friendly and helpful to Dorothy. “Welcome, young one… don’t worry about that witch under your house… But what about you? Are you okay.” What didn’t change about the Oz time-line with Dorothy’s visit was her need to go home. The Wicked Witch of the West simply directed her to follow the Yellow Brick Road until reaching the Wizard of Oz.
Dorothy, unaware of the complex web of alliances and rivalries in Oz, navigated the unfamiliar landscape with caution. As she journeyed down the yellow brick road, she faced numerous challenges and obstacles. The Wicked Witch of the West used her magical powers to try and stop her. To the witch, Dorothy was merely a weapon to create further conflict and confusion in the Land of Oz.
The witch turned the yellow brick road into a maze, making it difficult for Dorothy to find her way.
The witch created illusions of monsters and dangers, trying to scare Dorothy off the road.
The witch used her magic to make the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion seem hostile towards Dorothy.
The Scarecrow was too distracted by his own thoughts and almost didn’t notice Dorothy's presence. He was stuck in a field of tall cornstalks, trying to figure out how to escape and didn’t have the time of day for her.
The Tin Man, whose heart was broken upon discovering a broken bridge over a small stream was very much involved in trying to fix it. He was too focused on his task to notice Dorothy's approach.
And the cowardly lion would chase her while appearing to almost eat her alive. He was only doing it for fun.
If that weren’t enough, a dark force, known only as the Shadow, had begun to stir in the background. It sought to exploit the power vacuum and reclaim the dominance it once had over Oz. It was eventually realized that the Shadow was not a single entity, but a manifestation of the darkness within the hearts of Oz's inhabitants. The Shadow, it seemed, was drawn to Dorothy. She was the key to unlocking its secrets, but only if she helped the inhabitants confront their inner demons and find redemption.
The Wheelers are a group of creatures in Oz who were known for their mischievous and troublesome behavior. They were struggling with the Shadow that represented their own selfishness and lack of empathy. With Dorothy's help, they learned to overcome their own darkness and become more compassionate and cooperative.
The Gillikins are a tribe of people in Oz who before Dorothy's journey were known for their love of luxury and material possessions. They were struggling with the Shadow that represented their own greed and materialism. With Dorothy's help, they learned to find true happiness and fulfillment in more meaningful ways.
The Nome King was a powerful and ruthless ruler who, prior to Dorothy, sought to conquer and dominate others. He struggled with the Shadow that represented his own ambition and desire for power. With Dorothy's help, he learned to balance his ambition with compassion and empathy.
Finally, there was the China Country. a region of Oz where the inhabitants are made of delicate china. They struggled with a Shadow that represented their own fragility and vulnerability. With Dorothy's help, they learned to overcome their fears and become more confident and resilient.
Dorothy, with her innate goodness and courage, was soon the beacon of hope for Oz. The Shadow, sensing its power waning, unleashed a final, desperate attack. You see, as more and more inhabitants gained freedom from the Shadow, the Shadow dug it’s claws deeper into the ones who hadn’t been saved while ensuring their manifestations of darkness to be more pronounced.
Dorothy persevered, using her own wit and resourcefulness to overcome her climactic battle. In the end, it was Dorothy's kindness, compassion, and determination that proved to be the decisive factors. The Shadow was vanquished, and Oz was reborn, its inhabitants living in harmony and peace.
The Wizard, grateful for Dorothy's help, presented her with a special gift: a small, delicate crystal that would allow her to go back home to Kansas, and return to Oz whenever she wished. As Dorothy prepared to leave, the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion approached her. "You're not just a hero, Dorothy," the Scarecrow said. "You're a true friend of Oz." Yes, even they had been released from the clutches of the Shadow.
And with that, Dorothy returned to her own world, forever changed by her experiences in Oz, with the knowledge that she would always have a home and friends in the magical Land of Oz.
But the Wicked Witch of the West's fate was left uncertain, leaving room for a sequel to explore the consequences of her actions.
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