A/N: This story has been bugging at me for a while so I had to write it. For those who read my other story, 'let's Play Wonderland' I need to re-write the chapter.

Disclaimer: I do not own the HNKNA series or its characters.

Enjoy.

Prologue

The days where I could just sit back on the soft green grass and watch the clouds were gone. I remember them as clearly as yesterday, however yesterday is not a day I would like to remember.

Nor the days before it.

I can remember when the wind used to be soothing and something to cool me down from the hot sun rays. But now all it did was make me shudder and take away what remaining warmth I had.

The days where I could laugh and run around freely are gone. The days where I sat down and had tea parties with my sisters are gone.

There was nothing left. I was lonely.

Oh...so lonely.

It was just that time yesterday that her sister had passed away. She made sure to bury her under her favourite tree, which had unfortunately withered away with time.

She was alone now, the only one left.

After having stared at the grave for a while, for the shock of losing the last person she loved had left her mind blank, she had finally headed back into her home.

No, it wasn't home. It was just a house full of memories.

So here she was, the following day, just sat on her couch staring at the wall. It was covered in picture frames of her family when they were happy, of things that used to be there but were now gone.

She had never noticed how big the house was until just now. She could hear the creaking of the floorboards and could smell the remaining scent of smoke from yesterday's pitiful fire.

She didn't know what to do anymore.

In times like these she sometimes had to remind herself that she was alive. That she was Alice Liddell and that she was now alone.

Alice decided to head to the study, a place her father used to lock himself inside of to work on projects. The study was actually really large, with shelves crammed with books. The only other thing besides the books was a small desk that seemed so out of place with all the books.

But because of how big the place was it was also very dusty. Alice sneezed upon entering the room, quickly taking her handkerchief out of her pocket to wipe her nose.

She gazed around the room with tired turquoise eyes. This place that she used to think was a maze, was now another room full of memories. Normally Alice would have loved to grab a good book, sit down, and lose herself in the story but now...now it was only something that showed her what she wanted but could never have.

It was then that something caught her eye. On the wooden desk was a small box with a strap. There was nothing special about it, it even looked worn out.

But it caught her attention because that box had never been there before. Last time Alice went in the study was two days ago.

On top of the box was an envelope and written in curly black ink was her name. Alice recognized that writing and it brought sadness to her heart.

That was Lorina's writing.

Cautiously, as if she was being sneaky, the young woman approached the desk and carefully picked up the envelope, as if it would break upon contact. Relief filled her when the envelope stayed as it was.

She ripped it open before pulling out a single sheet of paper. She slowly sat down on the rusty chair besides the desk and began reading the last words from her precious sister.

Dear Alice,

I'm guessing you are reading this letter because I am gone. It must be that because I made a promise to stick by you at all times today. You must have noticed how clingy I was going to be.

Alice remembered that for all day her sister had been everywhere with her before she passed away. Most people would have found that annoying but Alice liked it, though if she knew the reason why...

I knew it was my time and I'm afraid to admit this but I am cruel. I didn't want to die alone and so it must have been hard on you to witness it.

She bit her lip at that.

There is so much that I want to say but that's not the time for it. So I want to tell you the important things, to me. Alice, I regret so much but the thing I regret the most is not being a better sister to you.

I was so caught up with the current situation, only thinking about what we needed but never giving you the time of day. Seeing that smile on your face every day for me made me so happy but I knew I didn't deserve it.

So please as a last request, leave this house and search for others. Live your life with the remaining few and make wonderful memories like we did. Dying alone is unbearable and I would not wish it on you.

The box on the desk is for you to take. You may not remember this because you were so young, but father called it a 'Memory box.' It's used to store precious objects that bring memories for you.

Please Alice...please don't live in the past. Forget about me.

I love you,

Lorina.

By the time she had reached the last word on the letter, her vision had been clouded. Cold, damp, salty tears fell down from her eyes as she ingested the words, the letter in her hand being on the receiving end of the tears.

She traced her finger on the letter before glancing at the box. Coming to a decision, Alice opened the box and placed the letter inside. There, her first precious item.

After doing that, she lifted the box and noticed to her luck that the strap was long enough for her to put it around her shoulder, like a handbag.

She paused, taking a moment to think about what she was doing. Was she really going to leave the house? To go out into the world in search of other people?

The answer was already there. Of course she was going too; it had been Lorina's last wish after all.

She left the study, closing the door gently behind her. Alice then went to the hallway and picked up her bag, which she kept near the door for when she and Lorina went out. After that, she headed to the kitchen and gazed around it.

This used to be the room where she and her sisters would get into food fights; she could even remember her mother having a fit at seeing the state of the kitchen. A small smile curled onto Alice's face, at least her family was together now.

The kitchen was scarce of food, with most of the food already being past its expiration date. Still, it was food and as her sister told her, all food was edible.

She opened the nearest cupboard to her and looked inside. Besides the cob webs and dust, there was a box of cereals which seemed to still be in good shape. Smiling, Alice reached up and grabbed it, stuffing it in her bag.

Doing the same procedure around the kitchen, Alice managed to also acquire some granola bars, a loaf of bread and a bottle of water. Sighing at the minimum amount of food and drink items, she stuffed them in the bag and then took one more glance around the room.

She was leaving. She probably wouldn't be coming back. Was she really going to be okay?

Off to the side, she saw the mirror. She glanced at her reflection-A young woman of twenty years old with long dirty blonde hair, turquoise eyes and dressed in a blue dress with an apron and red shoes-and judged it.

She didn't know how to fight so she was practically defenceless. She needed something...

And it came to her. In the hallway, besides the coat rack was a circular cylinder box. Inside that box were some umbrellas and a walking stick. She carefully picked up the walking stick and waved it around a little.

Okay, so she could use her grandfather's walking stick, she was sure he wouldn't mind if he knew it was for her defence. He always loved that stick the most.

Again she did a mental check she had her bag with food items in, she had her sister's box and letter and she had something to defend herself. But something was missing...

She slapped herself in head before walking back in the kitchen. She opened one of the draws and pulled out three objects. The first was a box full of matches, the second was a flashlight and the last was some batteries for the flashlight.

Happy about her findings, Alice stuffed them into her bag before heading to the door and sneaking a glance back.

"Goodbye..."

The world Alice lived in was different from the world ten years ago. In this current day and age, the world was just a rock with grass and water but barely any life.

After an incident 10 years ago, humanity was wiped out leaving only a few to survive. However with barely any humans left, food and water became scarce from not being tended to.

Buildings began crumbling and earthquakes became more frequent. To see even a bug was a rare sight. As well as that, time was just as distorted and seeing the sun was now a myth, the moon was now the reigning king of the dark sky.

This was the world that greeted Alice as she stepped out of the house. She glanced around the open field and judged which way to proceed. The wind around her blew gently, caressing her cheeks. But it brought no warmth.

Deciding to go right, which would lead her to the village centre, Alice took a deep breath before trudging on.

Now that it's only occupant was gone, the house was now like the rest around it. Abandoned and soon to be forgotten.

She had no idea how long she had been walking. Maybe it was a few minutes or maybe it was hours. Time had no meaning in this world anymore.

Upon arriving at the village centre, she gazed at the mess around her. Thriving shops were now rusty buildings with cracked windows. Some were lucky enough to still have a door.

Cars were tipped over, no longer working. The streets were empty, not a sign of life at all.

All in all, it was a reminder to Alice that she was alone.

Treading through the village, she was deciding where to stop for the night, for the sun was already beginning to set. It was then she heard a sound.

~Tap~ ~Tap~ ~Tap~

At first she dismissed the sound but as it kept getting louder and louder, her curiosity grew. So against better judgement, Alice turned to the sound and began walking towards it.

At some point, for she could not remember how long ago it was, she had ended up turning in a direction she was unfamiliar with. It made her nervous and wonder if it was a bright idea to wonder off from what she was used to. But at the thought of finding out where the sound was coming through, she kept her stride.

Turning the last corner, Alice had arrived at her destination and found the source of the noise.

What she saw made her eyes widen.

For in front of her was a large puddle but it wasn't the puddle that caught her attention.

No, it was the man walking through it.

From what she could see, for the man had his back to her, he had white hair and appeared to be wearing a chequered red suit and brown pants. A pocket watch hung at his side, gently swaying as the man walked.

Alice let a gasp escape her which the man froze at and swung around to face her. She could now see his bright red eyes behind a pair of glasses staring at her.

The man's eyes widened before he suddenly turned and dashed away, heading to the subway.

"Huh? Excuse me sir! Please wait!" Alice cried, quickly dashing after him.

She didn't know what she was doing or why but a new feeling she had not felt in a while engulfed her.

The feeling of hope.

It was on a day I felt lonely that i first saw you. You may not think it was important, but you gave me hope on that day.

So I followed you and you brought me to Wonderland because you are my White Rabbit.

A/N: So I hope you liked the prologue. I can guarantee that every character from the series will be featured in this.

Any questions?

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-A Little Carefree.