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CHAPTER ONE

Dorinda felt like she had been walking for days, when actually it had only been a night. She was tired and hungry and, to top it all off, in making the situation worse, she was still in her Halloween outfit from the night before. Her best friend was a costume designer and made an exact replica of Alice's dress in Alice and Wonderland. She almost looked the part of Alice too, except for her eyes which were green. Going over a hill, her face lit up, she saw people. Hurrying over, she was stopped by two guards. She didn't recognize the uniform, not knowing the military that well. But because the way she looked, they turned her away.

"It's ok men she's with me." The tall man with sandy blonde hair and pretty blue eyes said.

"Thank you." She smiled at him.

They took a few steps in. "No problem."

Cloud Dancing walked up to them both, "Where is Sully?"

"He sent me a telegram, that him and Dr. Mike will be back later, the train is running late. And that he was truly sorry he won't be able to stop by today like he promised." Daniel relayed.

Looking at Dorinda, "Who is this?" Cloud Dancing asked next.

Daniel turned to her, "Good question. Do you have a name?"

"The names Doe." Holding out her hand.

"Like the Deer?" Daniel shook her hand.

"Ya, well it's Dorinda but only my mom calls me that when she's upset with me. Do you two have names or do I get to make up ones? Please say I get to make ones up, cuz that would be fun." Shaking Cloud Dancing's hand next.

Pointing to himself, "I am Daniel and this is Cloud Dancing." He then pointed to him.

"Where do you come from?" Cloud Dancing looked her up and down.

"Denver. But I got a ride with a friend to a party. So I don't know where I am. Can you tell me?"

"Colorado Springs." Daniel answered.

Scrunching her eyes, "I think I have heard of that. But where am I now, is it a reenactment place of the old west or something? Because you all really look like you are from the old west and all."

Crossing his arms, "I don't know what you are talking about. But I have never known Denver women to dress like that." Daniel said.

"Dude, it was a costume party. Besides I think I look cute." Crossing her arms and holding her head up high.

"Do you know that half your dress is missing?" Cloud Dancing pointed at the bottom part of her clothes.

Looking down at it, "It's supposed to be like this. Don't you know the story of Alice in Wonderland? I'm Alice." They both looked at her quizzically, rolling her eyes "Whatever. Can I get something to eat? I haven't eaten since noon yesterday."

"I'll take you back to town with me. Get you a hot meal and some new clothes." Daniel told her.

They said bye as they left the reservation. Upon entering town everyone gawked at Dorinda. Murmurs and whispers scatted through like wildfire. He took her over to Grace's and got her some food like he said he would. Jake and Hank sat at the table with them. The two sat on either side of Doe.

"Who is your new friend? She's pretty." Hank played with a strand of her hair.

"The names Doe. And if you like my hair so much, here. The wig is driving me bonkers." Pulling the wig off, her dark red hair fell onto her shoulders from under the wig.

Smiling as she handed Hank it, Daniel tried hard not to laugh. The others looked shocked and a little disgusted as Hank dropped it on the table.

"What kind of name is Doe?" Jake asked.

"One that my parents gave me." Taking a sip of her drink.

"Why don't you join us for something to eat? We are better company than Daniel here." Jake offered.

Setting her cup down with a laugh, "I doubt that. What do you think Daniel?"

Looking at them all, "Well, I just met you today and from some of the stories you told me, they couldn't hold a candle to you."

"Thank you, I believe I am done. How about you?" She asked.

"Yes." Daniel answered.

"Let's bounce then, I'm bored." She stood.

Her and Daniel began to leave when Hank called out, "The bottom half of your dress is missing!!!"

Calling over her shoulder, "Half your brain is missing. This is a very nice town you have here. What do you do here?"

"I'm the town Sheriff. Right now I'm in the midst of looking for a deputy but I'm having a hard time in doing that."

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