I've searched for so long... What now?

After Liddell awakens from her "dream" on the path to Babayaga's house, she is dazed and hasn't the slightest idea what was real and what wasn't. All she can remember are the strange group of people and animals that were servants under... Queen Alice, wasn't it? A strange man with a top hat, a cocky teenage boy with rabbit ears, a mouse in a teacup the rabbit boy would always carry around, a rained, curious rabbit that would burst into song, and a vampire. The others were hazy in her mind but she could never forget the vampire, her loyal friend, Loue.

Rated T for violence later on and stubborn puppy love. Also includes swearing.

I now own A Witch's Tale. I talked with Alice and she was cool with it.
Psh. I wish.
So here is the second chapter. I've had quite a few chapters typed up for a while so I'll post another every day or so. Well, it's not a lot of chapters, only around three though... But I'm still working so please be patient with me! Presenting chapter two! Oh! Wait, before that. I have been told that there is a second part to A Witch's Tale! WOOT! But now I have to play up to that part again so please be patient while I find out the rest of the storyline. I will continue to update though. The next few chapters will be a bit awkward because I have brilliant plans for the future but I can't think of the present... Ok, no joke this time. Introducing chapter two!
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Sometimes I just wish I could scream at you, and tell you how you made me feel.

Liddell's heels clacking echoed down the corridor while she ran across the tile. Tears welled up in her eyes and blurred her vision. When she ran past the pumpkin lanterns near the gate they called out "Liddell! Wait! Where are you going?"

She ignored them and continued to the student dorms. As soon as Liddell reached her dorm door, she threw it open with a loud BANG! She then shut it with the same amount of force. Liddell hissed in what surely would have been a groan before throwing herself on her bed and shoved her face into a pillow. What was wrong with her? After trying to find something that would lead her to the castle. Any hint at all that would help. But now she was running away? What the fuck? She screamed mentally. Her hands were clenched into fists so tightly that her nails dug into her skin, almost bringing blood to the surface of her palm.

Liddell lay there for a few moments, enjoying the silence before sighing and walking over to her mirror. Her eyes were red and puffy. Eyeliner streaked her face in coal black streams down her cheeks. She rubbed her eyes and hiccupped, her breaths coming in quick gasps. Why can't I control myself damn it! I need to go back but I can't! Liddell groaned inwardly. She leaned forward so that her forehead touched the looking glass. The cold glass felt good on her burning skin. She sighed again, fogging up the mirror.

There was a sudden "Ahem," as if someone was clearing their throat right in front of her. Liddell jumped back in surprise. Inside of the looking glass was the upper half of a man. He was dressed in a black suit with a light purple shirt underneath. The inside of his coat was also purple, only a darker shade. "Bonjour, young miss." He said and tipped his top hat. He looked up at her from under the brim of his hat with two maroon eyes that caused her to shiver. The man smirked and straightened his hat again. "Why whatever is wrong, miss Liddell? Do you not recognize me?" He asked, pretending to look hurt. His eyes said otherwise as they sparkled with a smile. There were two tattoos, one under each eye.

As much as she wished she didn't, Liddell knew who the man was. She recognized just barely from her dreams of her past adventures. The Mad Hatter.

"Ah, so I see you do remember me! How delightful!" The Hatter smirked again and leaned forward. He came out of the looking glass as easily as anyone would step over a low window. Liddell took a step back in alarm. The man snaked his arm around her waist and pulled her forward, causing her to glare at the man and dig her nails into his arms. If looks could kill, please let that moment be now! She wished and hissed. The Mad Hatter simply laughed in amusement.

"I see you still have that nasty temper. My, my, what are we ever going to do with you?" He asked and raised his hand. Liddell heard the door behind her lock with a flick of his hand. Her eyes sharpened into slits and she flailed wildly in an attempt to reach the tome. What the hell does he want? Let me go! The Mad Hatter chuckled at her struggling and released her. "Don't worry, you'll be back soon enough. Queen Alice demands it." He whispered into her ear. As soon as she had been released, Liddell snatched the book from her bed and opened it to the most dangerous spell she had, Halloween.

Another chuckle passed the Hatter's lips. He stepped backward, "Au revoir." He smiled before entering the mirror and vanished.

Liddell threw the tome at the mirror in anger and frustration, causing it to crack.

"Liddell...?" Kitty asked at the front of the door to their dorm. She could hear a voice talking inside. A man was speaking to another person that was on the other side of the door. Next to her was Loue, whom she had dragged back with her because of Liddell's earlier reaction to him. The vampire narrowed his eyes at the voice he heard. Kitty heard the man say "Au revoir." and then the sound of breaking glass.

"Liddell!" She shouted and struggled to unlock the door. It swung open a second later to reveal Liddell standing in front of the dresser and mirror, breathing heavily. Her body shook with anger and she clutched the tome in her arms. "Liddell...?" Kitty asked quietly and gently placed a hand on her shoulder.

Liddell quickly spun around to face the person who had touched her with her hand held up with the tome, ready to chuck it at whoever was there. When she saw it was Kitty her face softened and her arm dropped to her side. Her gaze swept across the room before resting on Loue. She turned again to face her roommate and hissed, her lips moving but no sound coming out. Kitty looked in alarm at Loue, to Liddell, and then back to Loue again.

"Um... I have some homework to do so I'm going to take off and leave you two alone for a while. Ok? All right. Mad cool!" She exclaimed and rushed out the door, not bothering to be gentle with it.

Loue and Liddell stood and stared at the door in confusion for a moment after the neko had made her escape.

"Liddell... I'm so- Ow! Hey!" Loue yelped. Liddell had grabbed her umbrella and was proceeding to beat Loue with it. "Ow! Hey that hurts- STOP!" He shouted and held his arms in front of his face to protect himself. Liddell gave him one more good wack before setting the umbrella down and smirking. There. Now I feel a little better. She thought.

The vampire glared at her. "Okay, I understand why you're upset. But there was no need to hit me that hard! That fucking hurt!" he whined. Liddell just continued to smirk and placed her fists on her hips and looked at him as if to say 'Well? Better start explaining or I'll beat the life out of you.'

"You're awfully rude..." He sighed. Liddell narrowed her eyes, and you're awfully ugly! she thought before punching him in the arm. He cringed. "Why haven't you spoken yet? Last time we met I couldn't get you to shut up!" He exclaimed. Liddell reached for her umbrella and Loue put his hands up.

"I ha-haven't talked b-b-because I didn't feel like it!" She tried to shout. Her throat stung after so many months of not talking and her voice was harsh. Loue furrowed his eyebrows and stared at her for a moment. "Well? Why the hell did you leave?" Liddell asked in a scratchy voice. Loue sighed and rubbed the back of his neck.

"I didn't have a choice. Alice demanded it. She isn't dead, you know." Loue tried to explain to the impatient young witch. "I spent around the next three months watching over you secretly and then the next few months convincing her you were ready."

"R-Ready for what?" She asked and rubbed her throat. Damn. Who knew that speaking could hurt so much?

"I'm not allowed to say... But the Queen has approved and you are to come back to the gate room." Loue said quietly. His eyes locked with hers for a moment. Liddell felt the blush creeping up her neck again. She gulped and spun around quickly.

"Fine. It's not like I want to or anything but if Queen Alice asks for it..." She rambled while she got herself a glass of water. After she had finished drinking, Liddell picked up the tome and Dayna. "I'm bringing Kitty this time." She sniffed and walked out of the dorm.

"Wait... What?" Loue asked in a slightly startled voice. He ran after the witch "Liddell! Wait up! What do you mean you're 'bringing Kitty'?"

Liddell turned to him and sighed. "I. am. bringing. Kitty. with. us." She said slowly before turning and walking in the direction of the library once more. Loue stood there in confusion for a moment before coming back into reality in shock, "Wait! She can't come! Liddell!"

Kitty was sitting in the library with her chin resting in her hands while she stared off into space, pondering how Liddell and cute new student had met, when the door to the library was thrown open again. "What is it with people and doors today?" She hissed and whirled around in surprise. Before she had a chance to react, Liddell had grabbed her hand and dragged her, as well as Loue, out of the library and down to the path to Babayaga's hut.