A/N: Hey all, here's my first Pandora Hearts fic! If you have any questions at the end, feel free to ask me through reviews or PM. Oh, and there's implied Oz/Alice at the end! Please enjoy, and if you'd be so kind, review.
Disclaimer: I don't own PH
Alice looked around bewildered. The eerie darkness of the Abyss closed around, suffocating, seeping deep into her mind, body and soul.
Tick-Tock
She struggled to move, trying to reach the sound. The binding darkness seemed to snap as she stumbled upon a most horrific scene.
Tick-Tock
The Chain was massive, towering over the sparse few ruins scattered throughout the Abyss. In the center of the monster was a giant clock, embedded into its form. The hands moved slowly towards what Alice judged to be midnight, as noon had no place in the sun-less world.
Tick-Tock
The beast's labored breathing rattled deep within its chest. The Chain stared at a small form at it's feet. Bending in a horrendous twisted mass, the creature had managed to become level with the ghostly person.
Tick-Tock
Alice's eyes dilated in fear as the woman turned to her, the white hair accenting lavender eyes and a blood splattered smile.
"Alice," came the giggling whisper, as the mad twin stepped up to hug her sister, arms opened wide to reveal her bloodied dress.
Tick-Tock
Alice took a step back, falling into the inky water that covered Abyss.
"I'm so glad you came to the party," laughed the Will as she came closer.
Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock
"Stay away," whispered Alice. The Will of the Abyss only came closer, until she was standing above the terrified girl. "Stay away from me!" Alice screamed, her voice breaking in fear and anger.
Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock…
The Will crouched down and wrapped her arms around her sister. Alice stopped, her breath catching in her throat.
Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock, Tick-…
Alice shuddered as the Chain drew a final breath. "Why are you so afraid sister?" questioned The Will, smiling into her twins hair. Alice gave a cry of horror as the Chain's corpse became those of her friends. Gilbert, Break, Sharon; Alice whimpered as she met the cold green eyes of her beloved Oz.
"Happy Death-Day dear Alice, the Blood-stained Black Rabbit," whispered the Will as she drove a blade into her back.
Alice screamed, and continued to scream as she bolted upright on the couch.
"What's wrong Alice?" shouted Oz, rushing to her side. She buried her face in the crook of his neck as he stroked her hair, catching the confused look Gil was giving them that was mirrored by Break and Sharon.
"What's wrong love?" he asked gently.
She looked up, tears streaming from her wide fearful eyes, and whispered, "Tick-Tock."