Author's note: Hi folks! I know it's been a while since I've written. This will be my first attempt at a realistic sequel to Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. It'll also be my first fanfic with chapters. I felt compelled to write another Tarrant/Alice since many of you know there is way too many Mary Sue fics right now lol! Anyway I hope you like this first chapter and I love any ideas to make it better so please read and review and let me know what you think.

Summary: Tarrant realizes his feelings for Alice as she makes plans to set sail to China in Aboveland. It currently seems as though peace is restored to Underland at last, but we all know peace can't last forever and trouble seems to be brewing in the Outlands. Is it the Red Queen and her Knave or something much worse? Will Alice return Tarrant's feelings? Read and find out!

Disclaimer: I do not own anything out of Lewis Carroll's or Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. The story plot and the characters I create, however, are mine.

Rating will be T for now just in case! =)

Chapter One

Hatter continued to look on the battlefield at the place where the Champion once stood before she faded away back to her own world.

Everyone else had started to either head home or to the White Palace to celebrate their victory. All that remained was the Hatter and the White Queen. Mirana's smile faded as she glanced at the Hatter. She gracefully took the Oraculm out of a pocket in her dress and opened it. It no longer showed Alice slaying the Jabberwocky. Instead it showed what looked to be Alice happily embracing a man with a certain signature top hat. The only difference was said man had longer hair. She glanced at the date and instantly smiled an all knowing smile and made her way to the Hatter. 'Seems as though our Champion will be back much sooner than I anticipated.' Thought the Queen.

"Tarrant, are you alright? Is there something troubling you?" Tarrant slowly turned and faced the Queen. His eyes hadn't turned orange but the skin on his face had taken a darker tone. "I'm not quite sure your Majesty. It seems as though my heart has shattered into a million pieces yet I know not why. What is the Hatter with me?" He lisped "Tarrant, we are friends, please call me Mirana and as for what is the matter with you that would be…love." She said as she smiled. A thousand emotions played out on his face before he showed a smile. All too quick it was replaced. The area around his eyes turned black and his eyes turned orange. Mirana smile faded into a frown at the oncoming scene.

"WHY THA SLURKING URPAL SLACKISH SCRUM LOVE BUG!" The Queen seeing where this was going shouted. "HATTER!" "Bug...I'm fine." "Tarrant, I am most certain no love bug was present at today's battle as they are shy and don't like to take a chance of being seen by their victims. Their bite is only temporary. I'm sure what you are feeling is…real." "So I'm in love with The Alice?" "So it would seem."

As he took in all of the newfound information he started to feel relieved and happy at the fact that he finally understood what he was feeling toward Alice. As his thoughts drifted to her, his happiness declined.

"Majes…I mean Mirana as this is very good information to know, it would seem as though I've made the mistake of letting the Champion Alice slip away before I knew what I felt and it's a very good feeling indeed, but she is gone and she said she would return and remember me but we all know Alices always forget and ARE ALWAYS LATE FOR…!" "HATTER!" "TEA…Sorry I'm fine." He squeaked after his rant.

Mirana pulled out the Oraculm and handed it over to Tarrant. "Tarrant, I think you should take a look at a very important date." Tarrant opened the Oraculm up and smiled a gap-toothed smile that could rival Chessur's. "My hair wants cutting!" He chuckled.

Well, what did you all think? I love reviews! Sorry I didn't write more, I'll try to get another chapter up soon! =)