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"..Yla"

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"KYLA!"

"Wha!" I look up a tall girl with short brown hair.

"Gonna day dream all day?" Syn says with a laugh. "Or are you thinking how to get to Wonderland again." She smirks at me.

Syn is my best friend of all time. She has been there for all my highs and lows. She sees straight though my emotions with her chocolate brown eyes and is the only one who can tell what I am really feeling. She also is the one who takes me away to a safe place. Like right now, instead of me being mistreated at home we are at Syn's house, safe in her room.

I laugh. "Yep! I don't have time to wait for a rabbit to kidnap me and throw me down a hole. That place would be better than going home. If wonderland is really like grandmothers stories then maybe I can help bring a little peace there." I roll my peridot eyes. "Or maybe not. I can't even bring peace at home."

My grandmother, who is now dead, used to tell me stories about a place called Wonderland. In Wonderland there was The Country of Hearts, Country of Clover, and even a Country of Diamonds. She warned me many times never to go through a mirror. (I tried many times without any success after she said that.) Grandmother told me all about each territory, the role holders who lived there, and how only role holders had a face.

She told me how a perverted white rabbit kidnapped her and threw her down a hole. About how a Cheshire Cat loved to chase a poor mouse. About a knight who was always lost and a queen who always beheaded servants. About an amusement park better than any I could ever dream of with an owner who hated his first name. About a mafia that had twin gatekeepers, a hare that hated carrots but loved carrot dishes, and a boss who was obsessed with tea. There was also a gloomy clock maker, a sickly incubus that hated hospitals and an ex-assassin who took care of the incubus. Lastly, about a jester and a warden, how they are two sides of the same coin. Out of everyone in wonderland, they are the ones you need to be the most careful of.

Syn is the only person outside of my family that knows these stories. Out of all my friends, she is the one that stayed with me even after she saw how cruel my family is. She protects me from the harshness of reality. She's like a big sister to me even though I'm a year older than her. (Maybe it's because she's so tall and I'm so short.) Syn also secretly dreams of how to escape the world we live in today.

"Now, now" Syn playfully nags me. "No depressing thoughts at my house. You do enough of that at your house and school. And if you do end up going to Wonderland, you better get your butt over here and come get me. You need someone to protect you, Miss No Violence. I can't say I'll help bring peace though. I could hold my own end in a gunfight."

"Ha! Even though I refuses to shoot a gun, you know I'm far from having the name 'Miss No Violence'." I scoff. "The reason I'm not so violent now is because there is nothing to get me that angry. You don't want me to go back to the dark side."

"Not even for cookies?"

I smile "Not for cookies, cupcakes, or ice cream."

"Hmmm… What about nutella?"

"Ohh you got me there. That stuff is the best thing on earth!"

"Hey, are you ready for tomorrow?" Syn suddenly looks at me with bright eyes.

"Of course! Thanks to you winning first place in that writing contest now we can go to Kings Dominion. Goodness knows you can't handle people without me."

Syn is actually a very shy person. She hates talking to new people and being the center of attention. She only gets loud and outgoing after you get to know her. That where I step in. I'm a people person to the max. I love getting to know new people and find out new things. That's how Syn and I first met.

In middle school, we were both new students. Her locker was above mine and we had a few classes together. After seeing what she carries in her arms to and from class I quickly realized that we like same books, games, anime, and music. (Of course with a few exceptions) So day after day I kept talking to her until Syn finally opened up. Now I can't get her to shut up. Three years have passed since we met, and I couldn't ask for a better friend.

"You know" Syn says flopping onto her bed, "Maybe one day I can actually publish my book one day."

"Of course it's going to get published one day!" I exclaim, "I mean you won first place in that contest and ten-"

"Nine. I got second place in one contest."

"- other writing contest you participated in and if a big book worm like me likes to read your stories then you are going to publish a book." I look at her. "I wish I knew what I'm supposed to do with my life. Most likely I'll work at Golden Corral for the rest of my life."

I sigh. This is when I am really jealous of Syn. She has a promising career in front of her and has an idea of what she wants in life. I on the other hand have no idea what I'm going to do when we graduate high school. I don't even know if I want to get married. I never had a boyfriend before and seen so many failed relationships at school and in my family that I don't see the point of getting my heart broken.

"What about singing?" suggested Syn, "You made it to All District Choir and you sing like an angel. Anyone that can sing Angels by Within Temptation has talent."

It's true I love to sing. No matter what mood I'm in or what time it is I know the perfect song for the moment. If I know the song I'll sing it for you. I'll even sing at three in the morning. (Syn will testify that) I am a first soprano and made district choir several times.

I sigh again.

"I could never be as good as the popstars out there today. I'm not nearly as good as the 75% of people who are struggling as musicians. Besides if the media found out about my family life I would be done for."

Sync rolls her eyes. "You are one of the best in the state. Besides, are you going to let your past take control of your future? You can't let what happened to you keep you from what your dream is."

I frown. "Easy for you to say. You have never been through what I have gone through."

Oh no. Tears are starting to come. I turn away so Sync can't see my face.

"Let's go to bed. Tomorrow a big day. Besides," I say teasingly, "Who else is going to help you escape awkward situations."

Sync laughs. "I would be doomed without you. Good night Kyla. I hope a sickly incubus visits your dreams tonight." Then she rubs my head, messing up my red chestnut hair.

I giggle, patting my hair down. "If he does I'll wake up just to let you know. Good night."

✨ In a dreamland ✨

(In a place with a bunch of green and blue colors stood two men. One was floting in the air with a pipe in his hand. He had silver hair and pail skin. One of his eyes was covered with a black eye patch while his other eye was the same silver as his hair. The other man had a punk sort of look with chains and piercing. He had pink hair with pink cat ears and tail. Wrapped around him was a giant pink boa.)

"Are you sure about this? It's been a long time since a foreigner has been in Wonderland."

A man wearing the eye patch smiled at the man with cat ears.

"Of course I'm sure. Wonderland is starting to get bored. If we don't do something soon it could get dangerous. Also everyone has had enough time to get over Alice. It's time to move on. You know what to do then."

"Yes sir I do." The Cheshire Cat grinned, "Wonderland is right. It HAS been too boring lately. See you Mr. Nightmare."

And with that the cat was gone. Nightmare smirked to himself. He slowly inhaled his pipe.

"Now," he said quietly, "let's see how you play the game, Kyla."

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Author's note:

HELLO! Thank you for reading this! This is my first story and I have never done something like this before. So critics are welcomed! Be as harsh as you like. I would really like your feedback on this. I know this story has a slow start but don't worry. Kyla will be in Wonderland next chapter! (YaY!) Some surprises will come up. Haven't decided who she will fall in love with or if she will fall in love at all. Tell me what you all think. Please forgive any spelling or grammar errors. Thank you for the support.

Kyla= She is a happy go lucky kind of girl. Kyla never wants any one to see her sad or upset. She pretends to be optimistic and only lets Syn see her truly upset. She can be very strong willed and hates people getting hurt. She won't think twice though about punching someone else if there is a reason to. She loves to read, sing, and make others are happy before she worries about herself. Age 18, 5'2 feet tall. Has peridot green eyes and red shoulder length chestnut hair. Has a dark past only Syn knows about.

Syn= a shy person to those who don't really know her. Syn is extremely loyal and protective of Kyla. Syn is a straight A student who dreams of becoming an author. She is a street fighter and knows how to use a gun. She's not afraid to pick a fight. Surprisingly a good cook. Age 17, 6'2 feet tall. Has chocolate brown eyes and short brown hair.

Also I'll make the next chapters longer.