1. Movie-Verse
2. ODAC (Oakey Dokey Anime Club)
3. Flames will be used to heat the water for Ramen
Disclaimer: I don't own Alice in Wonderland and I never will
Through the Tree Trunk
"Forward, backward, inward, outward
Come and join the chase
Nothing could be drier
Than a jolly Caucus Race!" Missa sang jovially as her fellow ODAC members raced around the oak tree in the center lawn
"Backward, forward, outward, inward
Bottom to the top
Never a beginning
There can never be a stop!" the other Honorary Citizens of Wonderland chorused as they ran
"To skipping, hopping, tripping
Fancy free all day
Started it tomorrow
But will finish yesterday!" Missa warbled brightly before dropping to a cheerful hum
"This. Is. ASININE!" Danny gasped out as he was pulled along by Other Katy
"Oh, come on! This is fun!" Other Katy chirped in return before picking up the pace
"My chains are getting tangled…" Sara lamented while struggling to avoid tripping herself up
"You think your chains are getting tangled…" John retorted in much the same predicament as Sara
"'Round and 'round and 'round we go
Until forever more
For once we were behind
But now we find we are be…" Missa finally stopped humming to rise into song again
"Forward, backward, inward, outward
Come and join the chase
Nothing could be drier
Than a jolly Caucus Race!" the same members from before finished
The clock tower in the middle of the center lawn struck high noon as the last note of the song faded away. While the other ODAC members attempted to catch their breath and soothe their muscles, Shannon, Ama, Katie, Jenni, and Ulga broke from the Caucus Race track and found places on the soft grass near where Missa was standing.
"That was so much fun!" Missa exclaimed while throwing her arms into the air
"And you all did so well for the first ever ODAC Caucus Race!" she congratulated as she beamed at those gathered around her
Missa glanced over at the members still clustered around the tree before speaking once more.
"We'll give those guys some time to catch up…or fall behind…before we officially start the ODAC meeting." Missa announced
The members already assembled in one corner of the circle waited patiently for the others to join them. Once the ODAC 'meeting room' was full, Missa plopped down in between Shannon and Katie. After the meeting had been called to order and the attendance had been taken, Missa clapped her hands together and rubbed them a bit.
"First things first…" Missa began
"Well of course they're first!" Shannon interrupted. "If they weren't they'd be second or third things."
"Now you see why you're the Vice President." Missa informed Shannon
A few moments passed by before Missa snapped her fingers in recollection and went on with what she wanted to say.
"Before I was so helpfully interrupted, our not second or third point of business is in regard to where today's ODAC meeting will be held. In case you were curious as to what all the nonsense behind the Caucus Race was, it was to get you all in the mood for….Wonderland!" Missa stated
"Wonderland?" Shane questioned
"She's talking about that group concussion they all had." Danny told him
Shane made a small 'o' of understanding with his mouth.
"Before we all head out I need to get a quick count of who all is coming." Missa said
"I've had quite enough of 'Wonderland' for one day." Danny commented. "So I think I'll just stay…come along as well."
He had changed his decision mid-sentence for Other Katy had raised her hand; with a defeated sigh, he reluctantly raised his hand.
Missa counted the number of raised hands around the circle before jotting down the names in a notebook.
"OK! I have Danny, Other Katy, Mayra, Hannah, Satoshi, Mark, Steven, KC, Jaya, Tana, Shannon, Ama, Katie, Jenni, Ulga, and myself." Missa read aloud from her notes
After double-checking to make sure that what she had written was correct, Missa tucked her things away in her pack and turned back to the waiting ODAC members.
"For those of you staying behind: As I have mentioned before, if either Shannon or I are not available for the meeting, there is no 'official' ODAC meeting. But if you still want to hang out around here, then feel free to do so." Missa stated
"As for those of you attending the ODAC meeting in Wonderland: Our beloved Oakey will serve as the door, through which we will enter in to Wonderland. Katie and Jenni will go through first and assist you along the way. Once you reach the bottom, move to the side, and wait for the others. I'll go through last and close the door behind us." Missa instructed
With her instructions given, Missa rose to her feet and moved to the other side of the oak tree, taking the majority of the circle along with her. After drawing in a deep breath, Missa reached out and put her hand to the trunk of the tree. The rough bark turned metal smooth and she found herself gripping a brass doorknob. Missa turned the knob and pulled back on it; a door, complete with a window and curtains, swung open.
"This is so not happening…" Danny muttered
"But it already did!" Katie twittered as she stepped past him with Jenni trotting along behind her
Katie pulled her top hat down tight and Jenni tucked her waistcoat snug around her before they stepped through the door side-by-side.
"What's it like down there?" Missa called into the darkness
"Come on down and see for yourself!" Katie and Jenni replied in unison
The first person in line came forward and went through the door. The process continued on like this until it was Danny's turn.
"Are you sure about this?" Danny questioned as he peered into the darkness
"Sure we're sure!" Missa chirped confidently
Danny raised a skeptical brow.
"Sweetie…" Other Katy chided him in a tone opposite of the word
"I'm goin', I'm goin'." Danny consented before stepping through with Other Katy right behind him
Now that all the members had gone through, Missa adjusted her collar and followed after them. She pulled the door shut behind her and it melded back into the tree trunk, leaving no sign that it had existed only mere moments before.