Hey, everyone! Here is the next chapter of the new Alone. Enjoy!

Cheshire took a deep breath as he tried to calm his nerves. His clumsy, giant hands tried to adjust the bow tie he was wearing. It felt so tight on his neck, but that was probably from the nerves. He ended up ripping the red piece of fabric right off. He watched in horror as it hit the floor in pieces.

A giggle came from over by the doorway. "Is everything alright?" A soft voice chimed. Cheshire looked up to see Alyss leaning against the doorway. Her dress hugged her torso and fanned out at her knees creating the illusion of a mermaid tail. It was as white as a dove, and a blue rose was pinned to the black sash that was wrapped around her midsection. Her signature blue rose choker adorned her neck.

Cheshire gasped and quickly turned away from her. "Cheshire's not supposed to see you yet!" He yelled frantically. Alyss laughed again and walked over to him. She spun him around and wrapped her arms around his neck. "That's just a silly myth." She said. "I think it's good luck to see the bride on the wedding day. It means that she doesn't have cold feet." She planted a kiss on his cheek, and he smiled.

"Cheshire guesses that makes sense." He replied. "You look very pretty, Alyss."

A faint blush appeared on her face. "Thank you, Cheshire." She then unwrapped her arms from his neck and pick up the broken bow tie. "Was this not working for you?" She asked as she held it in front of him.

"Cheshire was trying to loosen it, but-" He looked down at his claws. She walked over to the dresser and picked up his collar with the little golden bell attached to it. It jingled as she walked it over to him and slowly tied it around his neck.

"I think that this is better anyway." She stated happily. "Now, come on. It's time to get started." She gave him another quick kiss on the cheek and then ran out the door. Cheshire touched his cheek and smiled. It was hard to believe that they were getting married today.

It had been two years since she had come back to him. They hadn't spent a moment apart, and one night, after a dance, it happened.

"That was wonderful, Cheshire!" Alyss said as she went and sat down. "You've gotten a lot better at dancing over the years." She laughed, and he couldn't help but smile when he heard it.

He watched as her violet eyes sparkled and her lips turned upwards into a smile. He watched a glow surround her as she laughed. He watched a calm, soft presence fall over her as she took a sip of that awful tea she liked. He watched as she watched him with a loving look, and he realized that he wanted to see that look for the rest of his life.

"Cheshire's going to love you forever, Alyss." He said with a serious tone in his voice. "Forever, Cheshire promises."

Alyss was taken aback by the tone, but she just laughed. "I know that, Cheshire. I love you too."

He then got down and put her small, delicate hand in his giant, monster one. He didn't have a ring and his giant claws would have never been able to hold one, so he placed a doll's eye on her ring finger. He had picked it out a while ago, but now the moment felt right to give it to her.

Alyss gasped and started to stutter as her eyes filled with tears. "Wh-what is going on?" She asked him. "What's happening, Cheshire?"

"Will you marry Cheshire, Alyss?" He asked.

It took her a moment to say anything, but his heart almost leaped out of his chest when he heard the next word. "Yes." Alyss answered. "Yes!" She threw her arms around him, and he hugged her tightly.

He felt joy flood over him as he thought about the memory. He walked out the door and over to the top of the staircase. He straightened his suit and listened as the music began to float from the record player. His heart was thumping like a rabbit as he watched her ascend the stairs. The bottom of her dress lightly scraped the stairs, and her bare feet made a faint noise. Her white hair floated around her, framing her beautiful face.

As she took her place beside him, he turned to face her. She was holding a bouquet of white roses with the tips dipped in blue. He was in a black tuxedo with a red shirt and vest. White and black, red and blue. They looked like polar opposites.

They didn't have an officiant, or witnesses, or loved ones there. It was just them reading their vows and expressing the thoughts and feelings that had been developing for years.

"…And I promise to always be your lone knight." Cheshire said as he ended his vows.

Alyss had tears streaming down her face. She then said, "You may now kiss the bride."

Cheshire grabbed her face and pulled her into a deep kiss. They stood there embracing each other as the music ended.

Cheshire let her go and grabbed her hand. He led her to the tea room where he had a giant cake, an assortment of cookies and biscuits, and tea set out. They cut the cake, shoved a piece in each other face, and then sat down to eat. After eating, Cheshire took Alyss and led her to the dance floor. They held onto each other and swayed as a slow melody played. After the song ended, Cheshire spun her back into his arms. He kissed her again, and she smiled. "What was that for?" She asked as she stared into his eye.

"Nothing. Cheshire just loves Alyss." He answered.

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