Hello !
It seems like my muse for writing is back.. Pandora Hearts is really inspiring, hehe. ~ Anyway ! We are still in the Break / Elliot theme. (Sends your thanks to Elinor.) Aaaand.. still drama. (Sends your thanks to Greg.)

Disclaimer : Pandora Hearts, characters and universe, are MochiJun's. But the storyline is.. not yours ! ~

Break woke up as tears kept flowing down to his cheeks. Okay, breath. Hopefully, he was alone tonight. No one could see him. He was used to nightmares about himself. But since a week or two, he kept dreaming about the youngest Nightray heir. Elliot.

Victim of his own Chain. Dying in so many ways. Each night, the bloody dance would restart with a new accompanying tune.

That boy did not had any chance to survive -even in the real world-, being an illegal contractor of Humpty Dumpty. Until now, the fact did not really disturbed him. The great Mad Hatter never cared about that kind of things, or so he wanted people to think. Because if he really did not gave a damn, he would not dream about that. Break could lie to almost everyone except Reim and himself. That boy had something that made people want to protect him. And unfortunately, Break was still human and sensible to that kind of auras.

He tossed around in his bed for a while, throwing the blanket away then pulling it back, hiding under his pillows before to sit on the mattress and let himself fall backwards again. Not always in that order. The thing began to get seriously annoying. First, he could not sleep as much as he wanted to. Second, since when his mind was not able to deal with such illusions ?

It took him some more time to notice the white rabbit head cuddling with Emily. His doll. At first he did not realized, just pulling the blue-headed thing away from it's reach and putting her on his shoulder with the same annoyance in his eyes.

— Mine.

The rabbit flew in front of him, a visible pout spreading across the drew-like features, visible despite the two giant holes replacing the eyes that covered almost half of it's face. Break's cane was leaning against a cupboard's side. He could not reach it easily, if needed. The albino cursed himself for his carelessness. At least, the Will of Abyss could not notice his tears yet as he wiped them some time ago. But she would guess he cried. She was skilled at that kind of things.

— You're not kind, Kevin !

A childish voice was heard in the room. Break shivered slightly but no one could tell if his reaction was due to the sound or her using his real name. The one he wanted to forget. His unreadable mask quickly replaced itself on his features. Who ever said he was supposed to be kind anyway ?

— What do you want ?

He replied with a question that mattered. If he had not done this, who knows where the conversation would end. Alice's mind was broken, she was completely insane. Worst than Zwei. She might even forget what she came to do here in the first place. Before replying, her avatar casually flew over the red-eyed man free shoulder and sat on it. Seemingly glaring at him. He could feel her intruding gaze trying to dive right to his soul. Eh, no way.

— I just wanted to visit~ Is everything alright ? You look.. worried~

Wow, she noticed quickly. He made a great effort not to wave her off his shoulder with his hand. Emily was not as annoying. Of course, he did not thought much before replying since the answer was obvious.

— I'm fine, he chirped. Still haven't forgot. Now get off my shoulder.. please.

Forgot about the promise he made years ago, indeed. But he had the feeling she did not came for that. One of the rabbit's ears pointed to the ground. Was she going to move or not ? The albino deeply sighed. For God's sake, he just wanted to sleep a bit more.

— Why ? she whined. You are com-for-ta-ble~

Hopefully, that thing did not had hands. He could easily imagine her trying to mess with his hairs right now. He wanted to reply but if he did, the talk had great chances to turn nonsense again. Finally, he took the rabbit plush by it's ears and threw it towards the room's middle before to quickly lay on the bed once again and pull the blanket over his head.

— Ouch ! You meanie !

She could not get hurt, that's why he did not cared. Fuck that. He was not supposed to be kind. Alice calmed down and landed on his pillow. His pillow. She had a problem with the concept of property, Break thought. He did not had any way to effectively get rid of her. No more sleep for the Hatter.

— Fine then.. I think Equus will be happier to see me~

Break's eyes widened. Equus contractor was lady Sharon. That ghost could do whatever she wanted to but bothering the Duchess daughter. Seems like Alice knew about his weak spot. Slowly, he pulled the blanket down so she could see his features. Partly, at least.

— Don't. You. Dare.

He had to keep talking to avoid a wandering bunny in the Rainsworth manor. Sounded great. Awesome. Though she would mostly do most of the chat by herself. Discussing with the Will was quite complicated. Suddenly, he understood why she was here. She did read his soul after all. The thing was still evolving around Elliot. Hidden in the darkness of his heart. His deepest.. wish.

— Still nothing to say ? she asked, regaining interest.

Hiding something to her was nearly impossible. It was crazy and had no chance to work though. But. It did not including changing the past. So maybe..

He closed his eyelids, trying to think clearly. He was meant to die and had nothing to loose. Unlike the heir. But the deal made with Alice did not always turn the way they were supposed to. Never. Was it still worth a try ? Break did not really liked the Nightray household, except for the blue-eyed one. It would not be a great matter if they all died, he thought just before mentally scolding himself for allowing such things to happen in his mind. A life was always a great deal.

— That boy. Save him, he mumbled.

No need to specify who. They both knew about. Alice hummed happily, the rabbit's head nodding in agreement. Finally, the thing got interesting. She began feeling impatient. From the time she knew him, he had a faster understanding of things. Break wondered if he was not doing the second most foolish thing of his whole existence. But Elliot deserved to live a full life.. didn't he ?

— What will you give me ?

Taking and receiving. Break remembered about the prize she would ask. He gave her an eye already. Unforgettable.. Thinking about what could please her was useless. She had eclectic tastes. He let out a quiet but defeated sigh. Whatever she wanted. He'll give anything.

— My left eye. My voice. My future, my Chain if I could.

The greatest member of Pandora was pleading for one's life to an insane girl. He did not even mind looking pathetic right now. She did not replied just yet. The silence lasted hours. Or maybe just ten minutes. He quickly loosed the count. Without even noticing, he slowly began drifting away and finally passed out without Alice to wake him up.

Yeah, slow in the rollercoasters, you see ! :hides: