I am well aware that I still need to complete the other fanfic, but this could not wait.

Hey, did you know?
Every game has its rules.
And those rules are cemented from the very beginning.
But all rules are meant to be broken.

The sun was close to vanishing, as dusk became evening. Atrix and Kaita were walking through the park, enjoying the last of the warmth of the sun. It had been a big day for both of them, having been given the chance to be part of an international event. They hadn't dared turn away such an offer. It was hard to be given the chance in this day and age; the year 2013.

Both the girls shivered as the wind started to pick up, becoming a little stronger. However, it didn't stop them from having the short walk.

"I can't believe we-," Atrix started to say, only to be cut off as a strong gust of wind knocked the sideways. Kaita looked at Atrix with the same expression she had. They looked dumbfounded and scared. They fell down a hole- a hole that was their before. Why was there a large hole in the middle of the park? There was no time to think of an answer to that question.

As Atrix and Kaita fell deeper and deeper into the hole. They had begun to slowly lose consciousness. By the time they reached the bottom, after having landed in a cemented, circular area with pillars, they were completely unconscious.

Unknown to them, two clown like fellows were already there, as if they knew they were coming. The Jokers looked at each other and each popped open a vial. Inside the vial was a medicine to keep the two girls from leaving-to keep them in this odd world of theirs.

Atrix's POV:

Atrix finally stirred. She opened her eyes slightly to peek around, hoping to find herself in the park, or even at home. Surprise took her when she found her surroundings to look like... A tent? It was hard for her to tell. She licked her lips, a strange after taste in her mouth. She must have accidentally swallowed dirt.

The young girl pulled herself into a sitting position. She looked around in search of Kaita. Atrix knew her friend was also here, she SAW her fall along with her; but she must have been taken to another room because she didn't see her.

Atrix heard rustling as someone came into the tent. She quickly laid back down and shut her eyes. She heard the falling of footsteps heading her way. After a few more footsteps, she could feel the person's presence right next to her. Atrix's heart was pounding in her chest. What was she going to do if this person was going to harm her?

"Ah, you're awake," the stranger spoke softly, "there's no reason for you to pretend otherwise."

Atrix opened her eyes slowly until she was staring straight at a man's face. She saw a man in clown clothing-and an odd hat- bending down over her. Her face heated from the nearness of him. The man chuckled before he bowed in a polite manner. "I am Joker," he smiled, "and you are in the Country of Joker."

"This is not your world," Joker answered Atrix's unsaid question. She assumed the male had read her expression and saw the question. She glanced around but Joker gently cupped her chin and made her look at him again. "There's no need for you to be frightened. Circuses are meant to have fun, right?," he murmured gently.

"A circus?" Atrix questioned. Joker smiled and nodded. Well, that explained why she was in a tent. She had to stop herself from looking around again. What was she suppose to do now?

"Do you not like circuses?" Joker asked with somewhat of a sad expression. Atrix's hand came up in defense. "Its not that! I just don't know how to come about this.. I mean, I fell down some hole and woke up here," she said quietly. Joker grabbed her hand. "How about a tour of it? That way you'll know you're in a safe place," he suggested. The male had such a happy expression that Atrix just couldn't refuse.

Joker held her hand as he led her out of the tent. This action caused Atrix to feel a bit childish, yet... She didn't want to pull her hand away from such warmth. She let him lead her around the place.

"These smaller tents are where the staff sleep," Joker explained as they walked past them, "my tent is closer to the main tent." He continued to explain what each tent is for. "Ah, here is the main tent, where all the fun happens!" Joker exclaimed with a smile as he pulled her inside.

Atrix found the tent to be very spacious, mostly because it was empty. Joker continued to lead her; he stopped when they reached the very middle of the ring. "Every show time... This tent is filled. Just to see my show," He said. Atrix didn't know if he was talking to her or himself this time.

After Joker led her around the ring, they discovered it was nearly time for dinner to be served. "I'm sorry, I didn't realize how much time had passed," he apologized as he led her to a tent which served food. Despite Atrix protesting, Joker made each of them a plate. He looped his arm around her's-since his hands are full- and leading the way to his own personal tent.

Once inside, he settled Atrix into a chair and sat opposite of her. "What do you think of my circus?" Joker asked cheerfully. "It looks fun," Atrix answered softly. "Would you like to watch it, or would you prefer of being apart of it?" He asked, his eyes focused on her. Atrix looked at him with an uncertain expression.

The male took her expression in a different way. "Do you not want to do either of them?" He asked, his smile vanishing. "Ah, its not that, but the thought of me being apart of a circus is just...," Atrix trailed off and then continued with, "strange to think about. I wouldn't mind watching it, though." Joker's smile returned, "Then, I'll be sure you get a front row seat."

The two continued to talk as they finished their dinner. Once when they were finished, Joker told her that she'll be sleeping in his tent-of course he promised that he wouldn't harm her-he just wanted to make sure nothing does come and harm her.

As Atrix laid herself down on a small, but cozy cot, she remembered about her missing friend. She hadn't seen her friend throughout the tour. "Joker... Do you know where my friend, Kaita is? She fell down the hole with me... And I.. Can't... Find her..," Atrix trailed off as she fell asleep.

Joker looked at her sadly. He decided to pay a little visit to his brother. You know, to make sure he wasn't tormenting the other girl. Upon his arrival of his brother's so called 'Jail', he stopped just before the other Joker could see him. He wasn't surprised at what he found; his brother was tormenting Kaita. There wasn't anything he could do about it, but make sure Atrix won't get involved with his evil twin. However... How was he supposed to keep this from his newfound friend? He liked being around her, and he didn't want to lose her. At least not yet.

Joker returned to his tent and looked over at the sleeping Atrix. He gently stroked her cheek, brushing aside some hair in the process. No, he didn't want to lose her at all. He wanted to keep her by his side. This is what the spell of an outsider can do.

Kaita's POV:

Kaita woke up and looked at her surroundings not recognizing anything. "My, that took you long enough." Kaita looked in the direction of the voice, a man dressed in black warden quality clothes. "Where am I?"

"Well of course you're in a prison and I'm the one who runs it."
"I can see it's a prison but where is it located?" The man sighed and put his whip under Kaita's chin lifting her face up to his. "Why, you are in Wonderland my dear."

The man smiled then backed away into the shadows. Kaita was a bit stunned not knowing how to process what the man had said. "Well I'm off, but we will meet again. For now you better watch your back in the Country of Joker." Kaita stood up and grabbed at the man's arm. "No, I want answers and now!"

The man looked down at Kaita's hand pulled away roughly, making her fall back. He then walked towards Kaita. He made her back against the wall, cornering her with no escape. "No one's ever yelled at me before and gotten away with it. Looks like you're going to have to be punished."

Kaita tried to push the man away but he grabbed her hands and pinned them above her head. He loomed closer to Kaita's face and whispered into her ear. "That won't get rid of me, little girl." Kaita felt her face flush. She tried to get away, but the man had her pinned tightly to the wall.

"L...let go of me, you creep!" Kaita tried to knee the man between the legs, but he evaded her kick and let her go. "Oh feisty, aren't you?" The man crossed his arms and looked at the girl before him; he shook his head in dismay and sat down. "Outsiders are so interesting. I can't help but have fun with you."

Kaita shot the man an irritated look. "Just who are you?" A grin showed on the man's face. "My name is Joker. Moreover, I run this place, the place where all bad people end up. Why don't you have a seat, I'm not such a bad person." Kaita couldn't bring herself to completely trust Joker, but she did as she was told.

Joker reached over the small table between the two and put his hand on Kaita's cheek. He took a clump of hair in his hand and caressed it, Kaita tensed up. Kaita thought to herself, OMG this cannot be happening, my heart is going to explode.

Kaita pulled away. Joker let out a loud laugh at the girl's reaction. "I have a question, where is my friend Atrix?" Joker raised an eyebrow; he had thought she would ask him about the taste in her mouth. Kaita got up and walked away from Joker but he came after her. "Where do you think you're going?"

"Anywhere but here, I have to find my friend." Kaita kept walking but Joker pulled her back towards him. "Who told you that you could leave me? Well I guess we could go somewhere else to help you start looking." Joker pulled Kaita by the arm and took her through a doorway. Kaita blinked as a bright light flashed, she looked around and saw a forest.

Joker let go a Kaita's arm and started to walk away leaving her behind. "Joker, where are we? Joker?" Kaita looked around but Joker was gone, she saw the top of what appeared to be a mansion. Kaita started to feel tired; she spotted a shady area under a tree and sat down. She started to fall asleep.

Next thing Kaita knew she heard to sound of a gun being set to fire. Her eyes shot open only to find herself staring down the barrel of a gun. "What do we have here? Someone thinking they can sleep on the Hatter territory." Kaita looked behind the gun to see a man with rabbit ears. "Please don't shoot." Kaita heard footsteps approaching and she saw a man in a white and a black hat.

"Elliot, you're scaring the young lady, plus don't point a gun at her." The man with rabbit ears pouted but did as he was told. "I'm sorry, Miss, he was just following orders to keep others from trespassing." Kaita nodded her head and got up. Elliot reached out a hand to help Kaita up; she took Elliot's hand hesitantly. "Sorry about that."

"It's alright. I was just looking for my friend, but I got separated from Joker, who was helping me look for her." Both males were surprised. "That's a bit unlike him. Hmm. I guess we could go to the circus and have a chat with him." Elliot's ears perked up. "I'll go with you. I'll show the way." The other man smiled. "Then let's all go then." The three of them walked towards the circus. Kaita saw the main big circus tent. Elliot eyed Kaita wondering why she was with Joker. The three walked into the tent and looked around for Joker.