Wonderland… Looking glass land…

She could never leave them; they were hers to visit, hers to live in, hers and hers alone.

Cheshire with his gleeful grin led her down the familiar forest paths, down nostalgic rose laden glades, down towards the castle of cards.

The court had entered session as Alice was led before the King and Queen of Hearts. The introductions were made and she curtsied.

"Hello you Majesties"

"Oh Alice, how pleasant a surprise for you to visit us" The king spoke in his cheerful style. The Queen smiled a smile that she only saved for the King.

"It's been a long time Mi'dear"

"Yes, it has"

"You forget you're self Alice" The queen smiled again.

"Sorry" She gave a deep curtsy, "Your Majesty"