The Wonderland Gang
Alice in Wonderland Fanfic
Chapter 1: Into Reality
It was a busy day in New York City, as it always was. People crowded the sidewalks, streets, buses, and stores. If one were to look down on the city from above they would definitely have a hard time trying to find a space of land that didn't have a person on it. The only place that even looked remotely empty was Central Park. Crime was on the rise these days and most civilians tried their best to stay away from there, since it was nothing but a gang hangout. Since the park was somewhat deserted, that's why no one saw the white portal appear on the ground next to one of the few trees in New York.
Out from the strange portal came even stranger figures. One wore a huge hat on his head and was dressed in suit. Another was dressed in a blue and purple outfit. He had on a purple hat and wore blue gloves. It's a good thing he did, because more than likely people would stare if they saw a man walking around with cat ears and claws, not to mention the huge puffy tail. The last one wore a cap, like the ones the taxi drivers or old men wear, which concealed his brown rabbit ears. His clothes were in disarray and he looked like he was ready to duck and cover at the slightest sound.
"Are you sure this is the place Hatter?" The March Hare asked, casting frightened glances around their new surroundings.
"I'm sure of it. Alice is here somewhere." The man in the top hat replied.
"Let's hope so," The Cheshire Cat said, "It won't take long for the Queen to realize we escaped her domain."
"By the time she does though we will have Alice and with her with can overthrow that awful woman." The Mad Hatter answered.
"But this place looks so big!" The March Hare groaned, "How will we ever find her!"
"Calm down March Hare, or you'll make us all go mad." The Hatter said, smirking at his little joke.
"But what if we don't find her in time before the others do?" The Cheshire Cat asked calmly.
" We won't let that happen." The Mad Hatter said, "Enough chit-chat, especially if tea isn't involved. Let's go find Alice."
With that the three men made their way out of Central Park and into a world more mad than their own home. People gave them strange glances as they past. Hatter would tip his hat in greeting and try to talk to the people but they would either ignore him or shout rude remarks and walk away. Despite having no luck finding Alice the Cheshire Cat couldn't help but smile big at the Mad Hatter's angry expression on his face after getting spit in the face by an old woman.
"I hate this place!" Hatter yelled, "No one here has any manners whatsoever! What's next!? No tea here!?"
At that comment the March Hare shuddered. The three of them however did not see the four men slowly advancing on them. They slid through the crowd closer to them. Before he knew it the March Hare was grabbed from behind and pulled into a nearby alley. The Hare let out a shriek, which instantly caught the attention of his two companions.
They surged after the March Hare into the alley, where they saw he was being held up against the wall by dirty looking men. They had knives and one even had a gun. Seeing the two new guests in the alley, the men turned and flashed them a menacing smile.
"Listen here you three weirdos." One of the men said, "Give us your money and we'll let your friend here go."
"What in the heavens is money?" The Mad Hatter asked, puzzled.
"Don't try messing with us freak!" Another one of them yelled, pressing a knife against the March Hare's neck.
"It seems these men are nothing more than thugs, criminals to be precise." The Cheshire Cat said, threateningly calm.
"Let our friend go gentlemen and we will not hurt you." The Mad Hatter warned.
At that all four men laughed, one of them replied while still snickering, "Yeah right. Just try it."
"Ok then," The Mad Hatter said, shrugging, " If you insist."
Before any of the men knew what hit them the Hatter and the Cheshire Cat were upon them. Hatter pulled out a huge knife from his waistcoat and stabbed one of the men through the chest. In a blink of an eye Cheshire had removed his gloves, showing his razor sharp claws, and attacked the group. With a slash of his paw at one the men's throat he crumbled to the ground. The last two men tried to make a run for it down the alley, but to no avail. Hatter threw his knife at one of them, which pierced the man's head. He fell to the ground without a sound. The last man didn't stand a chance either. The Cheshire Cat appeared right before him and the thug ran right into his claws, the deadly things ramming into his gut. Cheshire lifted the criminal off his feet and slashed at the man's throat. He then threw his motionless body next to the other corpses.
"We didn't survive Wonderland all this time without learning how to fight boys." Hatter stated to the dead thugs.
"Are you ok March Hare?" Cheshire asked, showing concern instead of his usual calmness.
" I am fine." The March Hare replied, clearly embarrassed that the men had got the jump on him, "Let's just go find Alice already."
With that the three friends left the alley and dead men behind. They merged with the crowd and searched the entire day for Alice. They saw strange sights and even came across a green giant woman who wouldn't even talk to them. They did not like this world, but it sure beat living in Wonderland now.
Hope you liked the first chapter. More coming soon!