Gelphie

Gelphie is the femslash ship between Glinda and Elphaba from the The Wicked Years fandom.

Canon
Glinda and Elphaba were roommates back at Shiz University. Originally antagonistic toward each other, they gradually warm up to become best friends. However, their friendship is marred by differences centered around the Wizard, Animal rights, and Fiyero; an alternative love interest for Elphaba.

Wicked the Musical
At the start of the school year, Elphaba arrives to the school with her sister Nessa. Elphaba plans to room with her, but Madame Morrible had already made plans for Nessa to stay with her since Nessa is handicapped. Unfortunately, this leaves Elphaba with no roommate. Madame Morrible asks for any volunteers, but no one comes forward as they are disgusted with Elphaba's green skin and powerful magical abilities.

Galinda winds up having to room with Elphaba, due to a mistake. Galinda can't stand Elphaba's green skin and prickly temper, while Elphaba mocks Galinda's blonde hair and obsession with popularity. They share a song, 'What Is this Feeling?' where they describe their feelings towards each other: pulse rushing, head reeling and face flushing. What is it? Loathing. Surely, but slowly, they grow closer from this repulse when Galinda is invited to the OzDust Ball by Fiyero. She receives an ugly black pointed hat as a gift from a relative. Having no intention to wear it, she "gifts" it to Elphaba, who takes it as a gift in good faith. Elphaba wears it and is mocked at the ball, but doesn't let people get in her way, so she dances alone. Feeling bad about giving the hat, Galinda goes to dance with her. This marks a turn in their relationship, and Galinda decides they should now be best friends. In the song 'Popular' she helps Elphaba become popular and affectionately gives Elphaba the nickname "Elphie". Also during which, she calls her beautiful.

Returning the favour, Elphaba helps Galinda get into Madame Morrible's sorcery classes. When Elphaba receives a letter from the Wizard, she asks Galinda to accompany her. On the day they are to board the train, Galinda realizes her boyfriend Fiyero has taken a special interest in Elphaba, and she fumbles, telling people she wants to change her name to Glinda in honor of Doctor Dillamond.

In the Emerald City, the two girls are amazed by the grand city, and share a song, 'One Short Day'. They find out the Wizard can't do magic and was using her to launch his attack on all animals; one spell used was to give monkeys wings. Elphaba denies the Wizard and sings 'Defying Gravity' where she asks if G(a)linda wants to go with her, but she refuses- not being one to make rash decisions.

Elphaba comes back onto the radar after a while and at some point literally comes out of a closet when greeting her sister. She goes to the Emerald City and finds G(a)linda, where they together sing 'For Good' as a farewell. Elphaba later fakes her death with Fiyero and they leave together, leaving G(a)linda lonely ;(

Songs

 * What is the Feeling?|Kristen Chenowith and Idina Mendzel
 * Sometimes someone enters your life, it makes you feel that one special feeling- loathing.


 * Popular|Kristen Chenowith and Idina Mendzel
 * Galinda wants to help Elphaba become popular.


 * One Short Day|Kristen Chenowith and Idina Mendzel
 * Elphaba and Galinda spend their day in the Emerald City.


 * Defying Gravity|Kristen Chenowith and Idina Mendzel
 * Elphaba and Galinda decide whether or not to be loyal to the Wizard.


 * For Good|Kristen Chenowith and Idina Mendzel
 * Elphaba and Galinda say goodbye. But their lives were changed because of the other.

Fanon
On AO3, Gelphie is the most written ship for both characters and the most written in the Wicked tag.

Fandom
FAN FICTION
 * Glinda/Elphaba on FanFiction.Net
 * Glinda/Elphaba on FanFiction.Net

WIKIS

Variations

 * Pure Envy refers to the ship between their Once Upon A Time counterparts, Glinda and Zelena