So this is Chapter 1. I really hope you guys like it. I know it's kinda short, but I promise the next few chapters will be longer. Or at least I will try to make them longer. Ok, so the story is going to take place in different POVs. Third Person limited of course. I hate writing First Person. Ok, so enjoy!
Disclaimer: In no way do I own Alice in Wonderland. I do, however, own Marissa.
Marissa Kingsey
Marissa Kingsley, 15 year old daughter of Alice Kingsley, sat in the chair across from her mother. Marissa watched her as she wrote delicately on the paper on the desk. Marissa wondered what her mother was writing, considering she hasn't written anything but the business type things since she could remember. Somehow, she knew this was different. Marissa fidgeted in her seat, dying to find out what her mother was writing. Her curiousity finally got the better of her.
"Mother, what are you writing?" Marissa asked.
Her mother looked up from the paper and replied, "Just a letter to a dear old friend."
"And who might this friend be?" Marissa asked, wanting to know more.
Her mother laughed. "Aren't you a nosey girl?" she joked.
"Mother! I am not!" Marissa exclaimed.
"Why, you are too! You remind me of…someone I used to know." Her mother said, sadness building up in her eyes.
"Mother, are you alright?"
"Yes, yes. I am fine. But first, I need to ask you something."
"What do you need to ask?"
"Marissa dear, do you remember those stories that I used to tell you when you were a little girl?"
"Hmm. Are you speaking of the ones about Underland?"
"Yes, I am."
"Oh, mother! I could never forget those! They were my absolute favorite!"
"Well, if I told you they were true events, would you believe me?"
Marissa thought for a moment. Her mother is an honest person. She would never lie! But there's also the possibility.
"Why are you wondering such things?"
"Because, Marissa. Those stories weren't something I made up on my own. They actually happened."
Marissa gaped at her mother with shock.
"Marissa, it is awfully rude to gape at someone like that. Especially your mother!" Alice joked.
"Sorry, mother. It's just…unbelievable. There's actually a place such as Underland!" Marissa exclaimed.
"Yes. And although it pains me to say this, I want you to go live there with my old friend. You don't belong here in this world." Alice said sadly.
"But I can't leave you here alone!" Marissa said.
"I won't be alone. I have got your grandmother to keep me company. And my good friends. Please go." Her mother pleaded.
Marissa thought over it. Perhaps Underland would treat her better in society. It seemed like it would. She made her decision.
"Alright, I'll go. But I get to have at least a visit to you every once in a while." She said.
"It's a deal. To get to Underland, you would go down that rabbit hole in the Ascot's backyard, as mad as it sounds. I'm sure they would let you through. Lord Ascot absolutly adores you! Anyway, when you reach the bottom, find the key, and look behind the curtain. There will be a small door behind it. Unlock that door, open it and whatever you do, don't close it. It will lock back up and you won't be able to open it again once you drink from a small vial, which is soon to be explained. Then, find the table with a vial that says 'Drink Me.' Drink it. You will soon start to shrink. Here's a small dress I made you so you wouldn't be naked. Put it on when you're the size. Dear, I know this doesn't make any sense but it will once you get there." Her mother instructed.
Marissa stored all this in her head so she could remember what to do. She looked up at her mother and felt the sharp sting of tears brimming at the corners of her eyes.
Her mother reached over to her and gave her a tight hug. She pulled away and said, "Now don't be so sad. It will be wonderful there."
"How can you be so sure? What if they hate me?" Marissa asked her.
"Honey, they won't hate you. And I know it's wonderful because I'm the one who was there." Her mother assured her.
"Okay. I believe you." Marissa said, wipping away the tears that had begun to fall.
"That's my girl. Oh and before I forget, please give this letter to Tarrant Hightopp. He's the one you will be staying with." her mother said, handing Marissa the finished letter that had already been folded up.
"But how will I know who Tarrant Hightopp is?" Marissa asked, taking the letter.
"Oh you will. He dresses quite...odd, I suppose. Not to mention he is a little mad!" Her mother answered.
"That's sort of harsh to say about a person, mother." Marissa said.
"Oh, but it's true, my dear!" her mother.
"Well, I guess if I'm going to Underland, I suppose I must be going.
"Quite right, quite right. Goodbye, dear. I love you!" her mother said.
"I love you," Marissa said, hugging her mother.
Marissa stood up and walked out of her mother's study. She walked into her room, which was right across the hall, and grabbed a dainty jacket and a purse to put the letter in so it wouldn't get harmed. She walked out of her room and to the front door. She looked around the interior of her home one last time, opened the door and set off towards the Ascot's home.
Ok, so that's the end of Chapter 1! Please review. It would make my day entirely.
XOXOXO-Katelyn
