Story Title: Of Hats And Tea

Author: BlinkYourEyes

Summery: Alice comes back to Wonderland, only to see that the Hatter doesnt remember her. Or does he? A couple of things have changed.

Rating: PG-13

Disclaimer: I do not own Alice In Wonderland, or the characters in it. If I did, Alice wouldn't have toyed with Hatter's heart. She would have been straight forward with him and say, "Just kiss me, you bloody madman!"

Of Hats and Tea

I was back. I was really back. Everything was right in front of me. The talking flowers, the animals. Everything. It all stood right before me. I blinked three times, and everything was still there when I opened my eyes. Oh yes, I was definalty back.

I walked along the dirt path, exploring the trees and animals carefully. It's been months since I had last been to Wonderland. So long that a birthday had gone by. I was twenty now. Everything seemed so much more vivd. The colors, the sounds, the smells. I took it all in. It felt amazing to be back. One minute I was out in my yard, carefully examining flowers. The next I was falling down a hole, long and dark. And I ended up back here.

"....Give me that...." I heard a voice growl. I turned around to see two chunky little boys, fighting over a fake sword.

"I'm the great Alice!" One of them riased the sword triumphatly. Tweedle-dee.

"No, I am!" Tweedle-dum tried to grab the wooden object out of his brothers hand, but Tweedle-dee jumoed out of the way.

"Me!"

"Me!"

"Um, boys. I'm quite certain it's me." I spoke out. The two boys immediatly stopped wrestling and turned to look at me. Their eyes got wide as they noticed who I was.

"Alice!" They shouted in unison. I ran up to the two and hugged them feircly. "Alice, you're back!" They shouted, together once again.

"Hello Dee, Dum. How are things holding up down here?" I asked them, releasing them from my iron grip. They nodded their heads enthusiastically.

"Great they are, Alice! Great they are!" Dum told me, his head moving up and down in a fast motion. I patted his bald head.

"Great. So what were you two fighting about?" I asked the pair. They turned to each other and glared.

"We were fighting over who got to be the oh Mighty Alice," Dee stated, before knocking his brother to the ground, continuing their previous fight. It's been a year since I had defeated the Jabberwocky, and the twins were two of my biggest fans. I walked off, leaving the two to fight their battle.

I walked all over, looking for the White Queen's castle. i couldn't find it. Would it have ben possible that it was relocated? Anything was possible in Wonderland. Right when I turned the corner, I saw it. It was like a fairytale. The castle was massive, sparkling white, and held a glimmer to it. The front of it was busy with white clothed soldiers, practicing their battle skills. As soon as I walked up to it, the soldiers froze, standing still. Slowely they bent down onto their knees, and bowed their heads. I bowed my head back, feeling a blush creep up my face. I walked past the soldiers and to the back of the castle grounds.

A long, wooden table, decorated in a white table cloth, sat in the middle of the huge peice of land. I looked around the yard, observing the plants. There were hedges, which were trimmed into representing animals and shapes. And there was one, oversized, totally green hedge in a corner of the garden, in the shape of me. With the vorpal sword, in my armour, and my hair flowing. I had to admitt it didn't look that bad. I turned my attention back at the table. Tea was being served.

"Is that really you..?" The White Queen gasped. I smiled at her, my heart leaping at seeing my dear old friend.

"It is indeed, Your Majesty." I curtseyed. She walked up to me and put a hand to my cheek. Then she gave me a big hug. When she pulled away, she had tears in her eyes.

"My goodness, you look amazing. Alice, i'm so happy that you're back!" She hugged me once again.

"Thank you. You look great as well. I'm happy to be back. Though it was unexpected." I smiled at her. She walkde me over to the table.

"Alice!" Mallymkun scurried up to me. I let her into my hand and lifeted her so that we saw eye to eye.

"Hello, little dormouse." I was always fond of calling her that. Suddenly I was tackled, and a wet sloppery tongue was licking my face.

"Bayard!" I squealed, hugging the dog. He panted and fell down next to me. "And of course Thackery." I got up from my place on the ground and placed a kiss on the top of the rabbits head.

"Oh!" He gasped, then passed out. I let out a little giggle. Then I noticed him. Hatter. Sitting at the end of the table, drinking some tea. Had he not noticed my presence? I walked over to him and looked at him expectantly. When he didn't get up and greet me, I got confused.

"Hatter? Are you alright?" I asked him. He looked up at me, confused.

"Do I know you?" He barely whispered, yet I heard it all. Did he remember me? He had to. He couldn't have forgotten me, no. That was impossible. He swore he wouldn't when she left. It's only impossible if you think so. His words ran through her mind.

"Yes, Hatter. I'm Alice. Don't you remember?" I asked, putting a hand on his shoulder. He took his hand and moved mine away from him. He shook his head. "Hatter it's me! Alice, we saved Wonderland together! We're great friends! Hatter you have to remember!" I pleaded. He only shook his head again.

"No, i'm sorry. I don't remember you." He got up from his seat and ran off. I turned to Mirana. Her eyes were full of concern and confusion.

"Dear..." She was cut off when I ran into her and hugged her as hard as I could. Her arms wrapped around my back, and she repeated soothing words to me. Hatter. My Hatter, had forgotten me.

"Be careful, of what you do. Don't cry now, i'll protect you." The Queen sang, her hand running up and down my back. I only cried harder.

A/N: Chapter two up soon! Thanks for reading.