A Hatter's Heart
Prologue
Fog had begun to settle on to the landscape creating an unsettling mood, and the young woman shivered slightly. As she leaned on the balcony rail, she could hear the hum of the waterfalls in the distance. As long as she could remember, this had been her favorite place. This balcony was the only place in Mamoreal it seemed that she could get away from all the busyness of place life. The woman reached up and straightened the crown on her head. It's not that she didn't enjoy being queen, in fact, she loved it. But the constant decisions that had to be made, duties that had to be completed, and never-ending company of her court was enough to drive anyone mad as a hatter.
Suddenly, the young queen was aroused from her daze by a small, "ahem".
"Your Majesty…um…" the small white creature began.
"McTwisp, you know how I feel about my title. Just Mirana please." She smiled sweetly at the waistcoat-wearing rabbit.
"Oh yes yes I beg you pardon You...um…Mirana. I bring news…its…. about…. well…." the white creature faltered, obviously very nervous. He began to fidget and wring his hands feverishly.
"Please McTwisp don't be frightened. You know you can tell me anything. What news do you bring?" The White Queen's face slowly clouded over, which was very rare for the usually calm and cheery woman. She had a peculiar feeling in her stomach that this news would forever change the future of Underland.
"Well… it's about your sister…."
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