AN: Alice makes a promise to the Hatter after she defeats him. I know that this is not how he dies. Kinda sad. Really short. Maybe Alice/Hatter.
Alice looked down upon the prone form of her friend. Cold determination gave way to an even colder sadness. The Blade fell from her hand with a clatter.
She fell to her knees beside the body that was steadily oozing blood and oil from a gash in his chest.
Alice gathered him to her chest. Hot tears ran down her face, dripping onto Hatter. Alice rocked his body, petting his grimy blonde hair. "I'll fix this," she whispered into his hair.
Alice carefully laid the Hatter on the floor and walked away. As she got to the door she whispered, "I'm sorry, Hatter. I will fix it. I promise." With a last glance, she left.