Our First Weird Adventure in Wonderland

Prologue

You know how there are some adventure stories where you get yourself into a situation, but it was someone else's fault. Well, that's exactly what happened to me on this adventure, except this time, I was bargaining for more than what I'd asked for. More on that another time.

Where we last left off, I had just started playing with my new toy: my time machine. I ended up in Victorian-era England, which meant strict rules, society crap, corsets, and lots and lots of snooty laughter. Thankfully, I did my best to avoid that. You're probably thinking, "Why didn't you just leave if you didn't like it?".Because I was lazy. Thankfully, my laziness soon introduced me to something that I wouldn't forget in a long time.

It was a mid-spring afternoon. I was training my Pokemon in some random park. It was actually a very nice park. There were a lot of trees, a big lake with a river flowing into it, a whole bunch of flowers, and you could see Big Ben at a few parts of the park.

"All right, Pikachu," I said. "Let's do it again."

I threw a rock high up into the air. Pikachu used Thunderbolt in it, and it exploded into a billion tiny pieces.

"Nice job, dude!" I congratulated, giving Pikachu a high five.

It was then I felt a weird prickling on the back of my neck. And you all know what that means.

"Everyone, return," I commanded. All my Pokemon went back into their Pokeballs, and then I took a look around.

Nothing at first, but then I saw a flash of blonde hair from behind a tree. Deciding to catch my stalker by surprise, I went around to the opposite side of the tree where they were hiding. I placed my back to the tree, waited a few seconds then jumped around the corner, screaming, "WHAT ARE YOU DOING, KID!"

It was a little girl. She looked about nine, had blonde hair, a black ribbon in it, and blue eyes. She was wearing a light blue dress with an apron and simple black shoes. For a little kid, she wasn't that bad looking When I jumped out at her, she shrieked and the orange cat she was holding jumped out of her hands and ran away.

"Were you spying on me?" I asked repulsed. "Where do you get the gall to do that!"

The girl started stuttering, but I wasn't in the mood to listen.

"Look kid, if you wanna hang out with me, you're going to have to be a good adventurer," I said sternly and quickly. "WELL, ARE YA!"

"Uhh, well … yes, but …" the girl said, but I didn't let her finish.

"Okay, good," I said, completely changing my attitude upon hearing this. "Welcome aboard." I held out my hand for her, but she didn't take it. In fact, she looked kinda nervous. "What's wrong?" She didn't answer. I guess I went a little to far with the examination. Wanting to make myself seem more friendly, I said to her, "Hey, I don't bite." Deciding to be a little more formal, I took off my hat and gave a low bow.

"I'm Pinocchio, by the way," I said, deciding to introduce myself. "Pinocchio P. Woodworth. "What's your name?"

"A-Alice," she stuttered. "Alice Kingsleigh."

"Nice to meet you," I said in what I hoped to be a friendly tone. My mind suddenly went back to the cat. "I think I saw where your cat went. Come on, let's go get it."

We walked over to the tree where I saw the cat disappear up into. And, sure enough, there it was, cowering on the top branch.

"There it is," I said casually, pointing up at the cat.

I looked over at Alice, who seemed hesitant to climb up there.

"Don't worry," I reassured, "I'll get it."

I then began to jump ninja-like from branch to branch, finally reaching the top and grabbing the cat. Then I landed gracefully on the ground.

"Here you go," I said, giving the cat back to her.

"Thank you." Alice was silent for a few moments. Then said awkwardly, "Well, I'd better be getting home."

I then had an idea.

"Wait," I said. "Do you think it would be all right if I came with you. I really don't have any place to stay, and I'm starting to get a little tired of sleeping out here in the boonies."

"You're in a park," Alice pointed out.

"I know."

"Well … uhhh-"

"Great," I said, not letting her finish. "Thanks. I'll go get my stuff."

I then ran off to get my things.

Dear Coraline, I wrote. I am still in the Victorian-era of England, but I am now living with a family called the Kingsleigh's. Their daughter, Alice, was watching me train my Pokemon today, but we were able to hit it off. The family is really nice, and they let me in with open arms …. I haven't gone on any huge adventures yet, but I'm hoping, now that I'm living with Alice, something will open up soon. Write to me and tell me how you're doing. Love, Pinocchio.

I folded the letter, reached for the envelope, and put it inside. I then got out my interdimensional key.

Coraline Jones, I thought.

I turned the key and a small, white portal opened. I hoped that the humming noise it was making wouldn't wake Alice up. I put the letter inside, and it disappeared. I then walked over to the side of Alice's bed and crawled into my sleeping bag. As my eyes began to droop, I prayed to Jesus that Alice and I would be good friends, and that we would go on a grand adventure soon.