I couldn't believe my eyes. I had just killed the Red Queen's beloved Jabberwocky. Now I felt like I was in a dream more than ever. The only difference was that I knew it was all real. I was so thrilled and obviously so was everyone else. Especially the Mad Hatter because he started doing what looked like a strange dance.
"What is he doing?" I asked so hilariously confused.
"Futterwacken" the Cheshire Cat replied. I watched the Mad Hatter do this so called "Futterwacken" and giggled to myself. Then he finished I watched as the White Queen filled a small bottle with the blood from the Jabberwocky's tooth. Then she gestured me to the bottle filled halfway of the light purple liquid.
"Drink this." the White Queen offered.
"Will it send me home?" I asked.
"Only if you want it too." the White Queen whispered sadly.
"Don't leave me Alice." The Mad Hatter seemed even sadder than the White Queen. Than the unbelievable happened. I noticed a tear creep from his eye down his face. I took the small bottle, opened the lid, closed my eyes, drank the weird purple liquid, and wished. The liquid tasted like melted aluminum still slightly burning as it dripped down my throat. It took me a couple seconds to get over the taste and actually make my wish. But what I wished for was not what anyone had imagined. I wished for Wonderland to remain in peace under the White Queen's rule and I as a citizen. As I made my wish it felt like my head was spinning. It was almost impossible to open my eyes. When I finally got the strength to open my eyes, everyone looked confused. Nothing had happened. Something had happened, but nothing that they knew of.
"She's still here." Mally pointed out as if no one had noticed.
"Alice…what did you wish for?" the White Queen asked obviously also confused.
"I wished to stay here." I announced. There was an awkward pause. Nobody did anything or said anything. Than smiles crept across each and every one of their faces.
"Hurray!" they all shouted. "Hurray!"
"We must celebrate!" the White Queen practically screamed with excitement. "We will have a party at the castle. Get ready dear and come as soon as you can!"
"Alice, I would be honored to escort you to the party." the Mad Hatter offered. Then he bowed, took my hand and kissed it. I was touched.
"No. I would be honored if you escorted me. So…..yes." I spoke softly as butterflies filled my stomach. A huge smile opened up across the Mad Hatter's face.
"Wonderful!" I couldn't be sure but I think the Mad Hatter was blushing.
"Well, it is Wonderland we are in."
"I've always loved how you call it Wonderland instead of Underland Alice. You had such an imagination when you were a child."
"Yes, a completely mad wonderful imagination."