Welcome to a new story of mine. I wrote this a long time ago so... hope you enjoy it~

The wonderful city of Wonderland. From tall skyscrapers to amusement parks and even mansions, this city had everything. Or at least that is what Alice thought. Alice Liddell, a simple and small town girl who had moved to Wonderland for the chance at success in life. After high school, she decided to move away from the life she had always known. Her father pleaded for her to stay home but Alice wouldn't have it. The young blond was tired of the same old life and opted for a change. With that change came a job and classes at a local community college.

Unfortunately, after 4 years, Alice had gone nowhere. She had to drop most her classes to make rent and the restaurant that she works at in town consumes most her time. She quite often finds herself walking the dark streets at night. Her apartment was only a few blocks away from her job, but her late shifts worried her coworker, Betty.

"Are you sure you wouldn't like a ride home tonight?" She asked, one last time.

"I am sure. It isn't that far away and I always walk." Alice sighed, pulling her jacket over her shoulders and brushed her blond bangs out of her face. She then pushed the door open and stepped out into the cool night air. Her coworker and friend quickly followed.

"Well… okay. Just be careful." The brunette mumbled. "The gangs are starting to act up and I wouldn't want something to happen to you."

"Betty, it's my last late night. What are the odds of something happening on the last night?" Alice chuckled. She was switching to the morning shift making this her last late night.

"The same as it happening every other time." Her friend said. "On the TV, I saw that-"

"TV is exaggerated. You need to stop watching so much CSI." The blond sighed, pulling her jacket closer to her body. "Now good night Betty." She waved to the other woman but was met with a large bear hug.

"I'm going to miss you at the night shifts." She mumbled before pulling away to look at Alice. "Now make sure you be careful."

"Yes, yes. Of course. Look, I will see you later whenever the boss needs me for the night shift." She pushed out of the hug before telling her friend good night and turning the corner, disappearing from the other girl's view. The night's cold air seemed quite refreshing after spending most her day stuck in the small restaurant.

Somehow, it seemed this night was darker. Perhaps even colder than all the other nights. A shiver ran up her spine as she walked by a dark alley. Had it always been that dark? Had she always been so ignorant? Unaware of her surroundings? Maybe she should have accepted Betty's offer… No. She was only freaking herself out. There was nothing out there… right?

Of course at this time there was a rattling in the alley that Alice had just passed. She nearly jumped out of her skin until a cat walked out of the shadows. She let out her pent up breath. It was only a cat. Until a hand clasped over her mouth. Alice felt herself being dragged into the shadows of the alley as her captor forced her against the cold brick wall. The brute of a man was dressed in dark clothes and a long black trench coat. He reached into his pocket and retrieved a pocket knife which he effortlessly flicked open to reveal the shimmering blade.

"Don't scream." The man growled. He hesitantly pulled his hand away and Alice let out a shriek. His hand instantly clasped over her mouth once more and he used the knife to cut her cheek. Blood trickled down her open wound. "I told you not to scream." He grumbled. His voice was low and gruff. He removed his hand and this time Alice didn't make a sound. "Good. Now, give me all your money."

Her money? The man wanted her money? No. she couldn't give him her money. That money would pay off last month's rent. She had worked hard for that money and here this man was, trying to take it away?

"Never." Alice barked, clutching her purse closer. The man forced her against the wall and pulled his knife close to her face.

"What was that?" he asked. For a brief moment Alice wondered if it was worth it. If she didn't give the man her purse he would surely kill her and take the money from her body. So why was she so impulsive to refuse? "Give me the purse."

"Hey, hey! What is this that is going on here?" a voice echoed through the alley. The mugger pulled away from Alice to study the empty alley. There wasn't a person in sight.

"What was that?! Who is there?!" he growled, swinging his knife into the darkness.

"Up here dipsh*t!" the voice laughed as someone dropped down onto the large man. They both fell to the ground and the new arrival jumped up instantly. Alice could only see the silhouette of the man who had dropped down, saving her. His back was turned to her as he glared at the man on the ground. "It's not nice to mess with young girls." Alice could sense the pride in her savior's voice.

"This is none of your business, kid." The man growled, standing. "I suggest you leave before I turn my blade on you."

"Not a chance." He chuckled, taking a fighting stance. He raised his fists up as the other man scoffed and jumped forward, swinging his knife at the other man. Alice's savoir, however, was unable to dodge the attack in time as the blade dug into his abdomen. A gasp of pain escaped the man's lips as the knife dug deeper into his flesh. He pulled back his fist and used this time to punch his attacker directly in the face. With a loud crunch, the man stumbled back grasping at his nose. Blood poured down from his chin. Alice's hero reluctantly pulled the knife from his torso and dropped it before raising his fists once more.

"Come at me, bro." He laughed and then gasped in pain. "Frick. Laughing hurts." Alice could not believe what the man was saying. He was just stabbed for goodness sake!

"You're an idiot, kid." The mugger grumbled, looking at the blood on his hands. He suddenly pounced forward but was met with a kick in the chest which flung him backward into the wall. He groaned as he slid down to the ground, unconscious. The man who saved her walked over to the man and checked for a pulse before pulling out his phone. He dialed 911 and informed the police of the man before hanging up and turning to Alice.

"That hurt more than I thought it would." He laughed, prodding the wound.

"W-what are you doing?!" Alice screamed. "Don't touch it! You will get it infected!"

"Infected?" he scoffed. "I'm fine. Now let's get you out of here before the cops get here." he took her arm and pulled her out of the alley and down the street. Under the street lamp, Alice could see the man was a brunette. She quickly pulled away from him.

"Who are you?" She asked, glaring at him.

"Me?" he turned around to look at her. The man looked to be about 25 years of age. "My name is Ace." He smiled. Alice's eye twitched now that she saw what the man was wearing. A bright red jumpsuit with tighty-whities over the top. Was this guy nuts? There was a small gash in his jump suit with a ring of blood around it.

"Are you nuts?! I was almost killed there. Now you think I will willingly go with you? Just because you saved me means nothing. You could be a creepy rapist kidnapper or something!" She shrieked.

"Creepy rapist kidnapper? Are you kidding me?" Ace chuckled. His hand once more probing at the cut on his body.

"Stop it!" she yelled, slapping his hand "My god, are you stupid or something?"

"No." he retorted. "Now come on, I swear I won't rape you." He took her hand once more and continued to drag her down the street.

"Well that is reassuring…" Alice muttered. She was unable to pull herself free again as this Ace guy pulled her toward a red spyder motorcycle. "What the heck?!"

"What?" Ace asked, getting on the three wheeler. "I'm not trusted with a full on car so this is my ride. Now come on." He said, patting the seat behind him.

Please review so I know if I should continue or not.