A/N: Hello and welcome I hope you enjoy this story.

Disclaimer: Everything you recognize is not mine ( I wish it was but well) –sighs deeply- I'm just playing at their sandbox.

Chapter 1: A play you say?

It was a quiet and peaceful afternoon at Lillian Girls High School, students have gone to their respective clubs, and are preparing for the on-coming school festival. Inside the rose mansion, the Yamayurikai are currently immersed in brain storming for the next school play.

"Why don't we redo Cinderella? It was quite a success" Yumi said picturing her Onee-sama Sachiko on the white dress.

"No, sorry Yumi, I don't want to redo that play again. Besides, what makes you think that I will be Cinderella again? You memorized the same lines as I am, do you want to play Cinderella?" Sachiko quipped

"Eh? On second though never mind" Yumi said, the shock clearly visible on her face. Which earned her quiet giggles in the room.

"But seriously speaking Sachiko, I think we have exhausted all the plays we can do, starting from Sleeping Beauty to Cinderella. I don't think we have much of a choice but to redo one of the earlier plays." Rei said

Sachiko was in deep though, sure over the years the Yamayurikai has practically performed every single play there is, spanning from the traditional Japanese to the modern western plays. In the end it seems they really have no choice but to perform Cinderella again, besides they can save some budget since they can use the old props once again.

"Um, I have a suggestion." Shimako said, over the months she has gained more confidence as Rosa Gigantea. "Why don't we perform 'Alice in Wonderland'?"

"But Shimako isn't that a children's play?" Yoshino asked a bit uncertain

"I know but let's think about it for a second, it will be a good way to show people that Lillian is a family oriented school" Shimako reasoned "and besides we have the perfect Alice" she added with a smile and looked at Yumi. Everyone else did the same and looked at Yumi for a minute.

"Eh?"

"Now that you mention it, she does have the qualities to be Alice." Sachiko said evenly

"Onee-sama?"

"Humm, but then we'll be lacking actors, after all 'Alice in Wonderland' has a large amount of characters" Rei said

"Ah, but that's where the theme 'Family-Oriented' comes in." Shimako supplied "I was hoping to invite our former Onee-samas to perform with us. of course we'll give them some small roles and of course that is if they agreed"

Everyone was speechless for a moment, trying to take in Shimako's idea. It has been a while since the former Roses have visited. Well, except for Sei who was just on the other side of the fence.

"Humm, well it is a good idea. But we need to ask our Onee-samas first." Sachiko finally said

"Okay, so we have 'Alice in Wonderland' as one of our tentative plays" Noriko said keeping notes of the meeting

"Eh, wait a minute! Are you saying that if the Onee-samas agreed, I will be playing Alice?" Yumi said in shock, the idea having just sunk in her brain.

"Of course Yumi, you're the perfect Alice" Sachiko said nonchalantly "You fit the character perfectly, and I'm sure everyone would agree on that, right everyone?" All the other members nodded in agreement

"Might as well resign to your fate Yumi-san, besides it's still tentative" Yoshino quipped

"Yes" Yumi said in a defeated sigh, after all there's no point in arguing.

"So then before we go to another topic, Yumi can I entrust you of informing our Onee-samas about this play? and ask them if they would agree to perform as well" Rei said, finalizing the points

"Yes, of course"

"Alright then on to the next topic" Sachiko said

-Later that evening-

"Oh, so you're doing a play about 'Alice in Wonderland' eh?" Youko Mizuno asked over the phone, there was a hint of mischievousness on her voice.

"Yes, and we were wondering if you could come and join our play as well. Of course Onee-sama promised that you will only be given a small part so it doesn't affect your studies" Yumi said trying to convince Youko-sama.

"Humm, the idea is interesting and it would give me some time-off of law school. Tell you what Yumi-chan, why don't I call you back tomorrow to give you my answer?"

"Yes, of course. That would be great Youko-sama and sorry for interrupting your relaxation." Yumi said hurriedly

"Oh and one more thing Yumi, are you the one playing 'Alice'?

"Eh? H-how did you know?"

"Oh, so it is you then! It's just that you fit the character. Anyway, I'll call you tomorrow to let you know. Okay? Bye then" Youko said

"Yes, and thank you again. Goodbye"

"'Alice in Wonderland' eh? Hummm, that does sound interesting, and I haven't been around Lillian for a while now" Eriko Torii said seemingly interested

"Yes, and we would only give you a small part, so it won't affect your study too much"

"Right, sure why not. To tell you the truth I'm getting bored here at school, there's nothing much going on around here" Eriko said in a bored tone "What did Youko and Sei said?"

"Um, Youko-sama said that she would call me tomorrow to confirm and I haven't asked Sei-sama yet"

"I see well then, in any case you can count me in on your play, Yumi-chan. Or should I say 'Alice-chan'" Eriko said teasingly

"Eh, how did you found out? Don't tell me you can also picture me in that role, Eriko-sama?"

"Ahahaha is that what the others said? Well, anyway just inform me of any new developments. Bye!"

"Yes, thank you"

With that Yumi hanged the phone once again.

'Now it's only Sei-sama' Yumi thought. And with that she picked up the phone to call Sei Sato

" Is that so Yumi-chan? Humm I don't mind being in the play. and did you just said t was Shimako's idea?" Sei asked with mirth on her voice.

"Yes, it is Shimako's idea" Yumi said with a smile on her face

"Uhumm, you kids grow up so fast."

"Ano, Sei-sama you sound like an old lady." Yumi said stifling a giggle

"Eh, really now? Hehehe you really think so Alice-chan?"

"What? How come you know as well? Were you spying on our meeting?" Yumi asked disbelieving

"Am I to deduce that Youko and Eriko said the same thing? As well as Sachiko and the others?" Sei said with a wide grin on her face

"Yes, they actually did. They said that the character suits me well. Humm, now that you mention it, Sei-sama I think the Cheshire cat fits you perfectly." Yumi said jokingly

"ehehehe, you know what I think they just might give me that part. Well anyway, I'm okay with it since I'm just at the other side of the fence, I think there won't be any problem."

"Yes, thank you again, now it's only Youko-sama's answer I'm waiting for"

"Uhumm, don't worry about it Yumi, I'm sure she'll agree as well. This play might actually be a stress reliever for us. Well anyway bye for now"

"Yes, Goodbye Sei-sama" and with that the conversation ends.

Well, all thing considered it looks like Yumi will be playing Alice. And with that in mind Yumi drifted off into a peaceful sleep.

A/N: Wahhhh, that was soo long and it was just the introduction! Phew I'm tired. Well to tell you the truth this is my first attempt in this genre, if you know what I mean so please, kindly review. I take your comments seriously. Well then 'til next time. I'll update this again sooner.

Salamat! /Arigatou! /Dank u wel!