Returning Home

Summary:Alice's departure arrives, and everyone goes to say their goodbyes. After tearful moments, she leaves, leaving everyone heartbroken. Not long after, Alice is doing the usual routine, when all of a sudden, everyone somehow arrives in her garden. Not being able to go back, they reside in her house until they find a way back, but not before learning more about Alice's life, and how it is different from their's.

Chapter 1- Returning

"Alice... We are going to miss you."Vivaldi said sullenly, as I smiled at her. Everyone was here to bid me farewell, well, except the Jokers.

"Alice darling, do you really have to leave? Please don't go home, stay here, in Wonderland."Peter begged painfully. Seeing him upset like this... I couldn't talk, my throat was dry, I felt like tearing up.

"Peter... I have to. Everyone must be worried about me. I mean, I've been gone so long, and.."I trailed off. "Lorina is probably most worried. I bet she's waiting for me to return... So I... So I have to go home!"

Everyone looked pitiful when I said that.

"Alice, sometimes things aren't just meant to be. You shouldn't go home, you won't like it."Gray pleaded. I sighed, they won't give up. I mean, of course I'll miss them, I'm on the verge of breaking down, but I have to go home.

"I'm sorry everyone. I'll miss you all for sure! Maybe someday I'll fall into another rabbit hole and see you all again."I tried, but Vivaldi, reluctantly, started tearing up.

"If this is what you want Alice."Nightmare said, putting in my hand, the vile. I smiled wryly, and drank the potion. I was lifted up through the hole, and I wasn't in Wonderland anymore.

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"Ngh..."I slowly opened my eyes, the light was shining down on them. Nobody was here. I guess I'll have to go inside and explain everything.

I walk towards my house, where my father was reading the newspaper, and Edith was grimly eating cereal.

"I'm... Back."I said, stepping inside slowly. My father dropped his newspaper while Edith dropped her spoon, both their mouths were wide open. Edith quickly got out of her seat and hugged me tightly.

"Alice-nee! Thank goodness you're alright!"she cried. "It's my fault isn't it? For saying those mean things to you, I'm sorry!"

"I-it's not your fault Edith. I just... Had something important to do somewhere, and I left."I lied, hugging her. My father walked over and joined us.

"Young lady, where have you been? No, nevermind, I'm just glad you're alright."he smiled. I looked at Edith, her sense of style seemed to be... Unusual. She was wearing black pants that were tight looking, a grey long sleeved shirt that wrapped around her neck, and... Furry grey boots?

"Edith? What's with your clothing?"I asked., raising an eyebrow. She smiled at me.

"Oh this? This is the new style! These jeans are cute, aren't they? I'm wearing black skinny jeans, a grey turtleneck, and grey ugs."she smiled. I stared, this style is very unusual.

"Oh, I see... So where's Lorina?"I asked, smiling. Edith's eyes widened, and father looked down.

"Well, Alice... While you were gone, Lorina... Got in a car accident."he said, trying not to cry. My eyes widened, my smile twitched.

"Y-you're serious... I-I can't believe it."I said, my voice wavering. It's no wonder Gray told me to stay...

"Alice, are you alright?"a familiar voice called. I turned around. It was Leon, my boyfriend, the one who looks exactly like Blood.

"Leon... When did... When did Lorina.."I tried, but kept stuttering. He gave a sad look.

"A few days after you disappeared. She went looking for you, but a car hit her."he sighed. His arms wrapped around me as I cried into his chest.

"This is all my fault... If I hadn't disappeared, this wouldn't have happened."I cried, as Leon patted my head. I noticed something, girls' fashion changed, but not men's.

"Don't worry Alice. It's not your fault."father comforted, stroking my hair.

"Yeah! Don't blame yourself, it's not cool."Edith teased, puffing p her cheeks. I laughed, I guess Lorina wouldn't want me to cry.

"Feeling better?"Leon asked. I nodded.

"Maybe you should go get some rest though, you must have been through a lot."father said. I nodded and went upstairs. I wonder if anything has changed in my room.

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That night, I lay in my bed, staring at the ceiling. I guess everyong was trying to protect me from the truth... But, I didn't even need to be protected.

"Thanks anyways everyone, I'll definitely miss you."I whispered, and turned to sleep.