Ok, my third fanfiction! Woot! :) My first fanfiction only got one comment so far, and I figured 'Eh, the beginning was like REALLY bad, so people must have abandoned it without reading on!' So, I got this idea, and am currently experiencing writers block with my other two stories, so I'm going to publish this! :) Hopefully, I may get a few more comments after a while, so... ya. ;)
Oh, and I just picked a random city in Washington to be the place where Sharon is moving to.
But anyways, here it is!
Disclaimer: I do not own Pandora Hearts.
Chapter 1
Portals and Parties
"What?" I stopped with my apple halfway to my mouth. "What do you mean you're moving? Is this like a prank or something? You can't move in with Doug! You said he's, like, evil! He even has that weird tattoo on his face. So, your mom 'loves' him. They're not even married!" I had now dropped my snack to the carpeted floor below. Clutching my cell phone even closer to my ear, I strained to hear Sharon's voice as the connection lowered.
"Yet." Sharon replied, slight static covering our conversation. "They're not married yet. They're only engaged. But, she says we have to move before school starts, so we're off to Aberdeen by like, next week."
"Aberdeen? He lives that far away?" I plopped myself down on the worn out living room couch, still trying to process the fact that my best friend was leaving me.
"Yup. And now I have to go to the Aberdeen high school! It's horrible! Well, the school is actually pretty nice, but I don't know anyone! I've never moved once in my life! Is it really that bad to move away?"
"Well, you'll be fine. Don't worry about it. You'll make new friends..." I trailed off for a second, a thought occurring to me. "But, if you make a new best friend, I'll-"
"Ok! Got it!" She easily interrupted my threat. "Well, I got to go, Mom's telling me to finish packing a couple of boxes. But I'll talk to you later 'kay Alyssa?"
"Okay. Bye." I sighed as I set my phone down on the coffee table. Seriously, I complained to myself as I turned on the television to a rerun of American Idol, with my brother Kevin moving out, Sharon leaving, and me and the rest of the family moving in mid December, you can forget about 2011 being the year of the rabbit. It's more like the year of the moving van...
~.:{Narrator POV}:.~
"Alice!"
"Where are you, you stupid rabbit?"
"Miss Alice?"
Calls of the chain's name echoed throughout the Reinsworth manor halls.
"Alice!" Oz shouted once more as he rounded the corner leading to the second floor bed chambers. "Alice! Where are you?"
Alice had been gone for quite some time. Miss Sharon was helping her choose a suitable outfit for Duke Barma's annual ball, and all of a sudden appeared frantic before Oz, Gilbert, and Break complaining that Alice had escaped as they were choosing proper accessories. That was how the 'Great Rabbit Hunt' came to be. Though, after hours of searching no one had the slightest bit of luck.
"Alice!" Finally giving up, Oz decided to join his comrades in the small tearoom on the first floor.
"Any luck with the Stupid Rabbit?" He best friend Gil questioned as he took a break from his cigarette.
"Nope." He replied, slouching into the soft cushions behind. "Isn't there any other place she could be?" Oz started to count off on his fingers. "We checked her room, this room, the dining hall, the gardens, and pretty much everywhere else. Where would she go?"
"Well," Sharon Reinsworth set down her white porcelain teacup, "since we are talking about Miss Alice, has anyone checked the kitchen?"
~.:{Alyssa POV}:.~
Beep. Beep. Beep.
My iphone suddenly alerted me of an incoming text. Come on! They were just about to say who won! I switched off the T.V and picked up my still ringing phone.
'Hey, having a goodbye party for Share at bowling alley. Want 2 come? ~Oz' She told everyone already? How long was I watching T.V? Being close friends with Oz since pre-k, I happily sent an agreeing text, and offered any help if needed.
'Thanks Alyssa.' Came the reply. 'Could u get some streamers and balloons?'
'Sure. Cya there! ;)'
I hopped up off the couch and made my way towards the front door.
"Mom! I'm going out! I'll be back around 10:00ish!" I shouted to what seemed like thin air until a reply came my way.
"Okay!" Having an approval, I grabbed my keys, and headed out to the streets of Seattle. I guess it might actually be good to have a parent that could care less about you...
Ah, the city! For many people, it's hustle and bustle causes countless days of stress, but for me, an endless day of fun. I swear, I could spend every second of every day wandering about the various stores and clubs this place has to offer.
I made my way to the largest party store around. I personally knew the owner, so maybe I could get a deal on the supplies for Sharon's party.
"Hey, Gil!" I shouted to my friend working his shift at the counter. Gil was a few years older than me, but we've been friends since... Well to tell the truth I don't know how long it's been... He had shaggy shoulder length black hair, and deep golden eyes. He's the only one I know with that eye color. He wore a white tee shirt and a black jacket over it. He also had a pair of dark jeans and black boots to complete his signature dark look.
"Alyss! What can I get ya?" He stopped fiddling with the cash register -It was always breaking down- and leaned on the counter, ready for my upcoming order.
"First of all, could you stop calling me that? I prefer my whole name. Nobody's called me that since I was thirteen! How hard would it to add an a to the end? And second, what do you have for a sale on balloons and streamers today?"
"No I won't stop, and for Sharon's party right? Here, just take them." He took out a few colorful packages from beneath the counter. "Oscar figured you'd come down for supplies for the party and told me to give you whatever you needed."
"How'd he know about the party?"
"He's Oz's uncle, remember? Seriously, you can never get that! And tell Oz I'll be down later. Oscar also said my shift ends when I can get this freaking cash register to open." He banged his fist on the register keyboard, and as if by magic, it opened with a loud 'bing!'
"Well, I guess I'll see you down there!" I picked up my supplies and headed out the door. "Thanks again! And tell Oscar I said hi!"
~.:{Oz (the actual Oz, not the made up one) POV}:.~
"Why do I have to go? Why was I invited? Couldn't I have just stayed behind for once?" The long carriage ride to Duke Barma's mansion was filled with the B-Rabbit's noisy complains.
"You must come Miss Alice." Sharon stated. "It's your duty as a young lady to-"
"I don't care! I was perfectly happy back there!" Alice crossed her arms and took her glare to the window.
"You were eating all of the kitchen's pies you stupid rabbit! We couldn't have left you! Even though I wish we could have..." Gilbert threw his cigarette out the open carriage window.
"Gil." I warned looking at both him and Alice. Would they ever stop fighting? It's really getting on my nerves...
"That's why I was happy Seaweed Head! You could have looked at it like me doing a favor for them. After I was done cleaning out the pies, I would have gone onto the meat. And I rarely do favors so-" Suddenly the carriage came to a halt, throwing its passengers forwards onto the floor. "Hey! What's the big idea?"
"W-what are you doing?" The panic-stricken voice of the coach driver sounded from outside. "No! Don't-" Suddenly he was silent.
Getting out his gun, Gilbert stepped outside of the coach to see if the driver as alright. There was no commotion for a few moments until Gilbert Nightray's strangled cries came from the woods next to the road, making everyone jump.
"Gil?" I cautiously pushed open the carriage door only to reveal a large man in a red cape. A Baskerville? He raised his club ready to strike, and suddenly everything went black.
