Hey guys here is the new chapter. It took a bit to write. It ended up be 11 pages..holy crap I did a lot of typing. A lot of the typing was done on my phone too. Originally I was going to have this chapter end when they get to little garden. However, that didn't work out. Also it would be crazy ass long. This chapter had me excited to write and I can't wait to hear from ya'll.

I want to thank sarge1130 for the first review by the way and sorry that you got confused when it went to the boat scene near the end. Guess I didn't make transition as good as I thought. Sorry about that. She's waking up from dream slash memory which is why she not confused. I hope that helps you. In due time her background will be revealed.

~oooh *sassy ominous music plays* in due time young one XD also I probably gave you more questions than answers with this chapter.

The best way to answer the plot questions without giving away fully. Is that its a girl "from" our world, but not in a way. Like I said all in due time.

Anyways on to the story! I hope you guys enjoy!

Welcome To Wonderland

Chapter 2

Darkness.

It's all I see.

I feel the hard surface of the ground pressing into my back as I'm laying down. The smell of the salty air fills my lungs as I breath in. A sigh passes my lips as I feel the week catch up to me. I lay there trying to figure what to do after what happened. I'm not mad at what the little loveable whale did just frustrated at what to do.

Letting out a grunt of aggravation, I sit up opening my eyes slightly blinding myself before my eyes adjust to my surroundings. Looking around the Twin Capes I notice some new additions. Hm seems I was out longer than I thought. Man Crocus is not going to let me live this down. Ugh damn old man I think with annoyance. Getting up from my spot in the shadows, which has the best vantage point to see incoming enemies, I walk over to the children. In comparison to me they're just playing pirates, honestly having no idea how dangerous the world is. I see three people who catch my eye immediately as they have the most exotic features of the bunch. A orange haired girl of average height, a blonde haired male with grey-blue eyes, and a green haired male with three ear piercings. Both the males standing much taller than the woman. The slavers would have a field day trying to get their filthy hands on them I thought cynically. Stepping forward towards the group I let the ground crunch under my feet to allowing them to hear my approach. They turn around in a battle stance that has a chuckle escaping my lips.

The one male with green hair scowls as he hears me chuckle softly. It seems he is the only one to clearly hear me. Well look who has a strong will. Usually someone of their calibrer can't hear me at all. Interesting I thought while a grin is slowly forming on my face. With the next step I take, I swing my hips in a sensual manner. Intending to mess with their minds, I proceed forward with a large seductive smile on my face.

Zoro POV

Crunch

With that sound I spin around unleashing my swords expecting to see marines only for it to be a woman. A very, very beautiful woman. As she's walking towards the crew I quickly take in her features trying to see if I recognize her at all. The mysterious woman seems to be around Namis height, short blood orange hair, and the most stunning blue eyes that I've seen. I catch her eyes and my breath stutters as those blue as the ocean eyes seem to be filling with mischief. That has me on guard since Luffy and Usopp aren't here at this moment. The next thing that catches my eyes are all the tattoos and piercings. She has two piercings in her upper left and right ears. On the left side of her collarbone is three stars, the middle one being the biggest. After that she has a tattoo on her left shoulder consisting of a heart with swirl designs coming out of the top and bottom. Trailing my eyes further down her body I see she's wearing something Nami would. Looking at her legs I see her left leg is incased by another swirl tattoo design wrapping around her leg. Going all the way down to her feet I see the last tattoo is once again another swirl like design. She must really like swirls. Or she hiding something I thought as I realized she wearing no shoes.

"How does her feet not hurt" I heard Nami whisper as we all stared at her trying to figure out this mystery person. By the time I focused back on her she was in my personal space. Alarmed at how she got so close and quietly made me realize we were dealing with someone far beyond our level. Or I was just too distracted by her. It's probably because I haven't gotten any action since joining Luffy. Alright I know what to do when we get to the next island. Get rum and find a woman to bed I thought determinedly while I focus back on the stranger.

"Who are you and what do you want?" I asked in a aggressive tone as me and the stupid love-cook stand in front of Nami. We just hear her let out a small giggle. My eyes focus on her lips when that sound escapes her lips. She really does have nice lips. I can just imagine them wrapped around my.. Gah stop thinking about that shit! I have to focus on her and protect Nami until Luffy and Usopp gets back with the old man. With a shake of my head I growl at her and charge forward ignoring the surprised shouts from Sanji and Nami. I swing out my left arm going to cut at her abdomen, but she dodges and jumps back. With that I charge forward and use Wado Ichimonji to try and cut her. However, she jumps on the blade in my mouth and continues to toy with me. We continue to go back and forth, as if playing cat and mouse. I'm not sure how long it's been but, neither of us is letting down. At one point I finally gain ground, taking my left and right sword I cut her with an x-formation. Finally! I finally got her! Wait her...oh shit! Is all that runs through my mind as I see her top falls to the ground. Knowing my face is red I try not to stare and thats what fucked me over. With that the battle ended because I looked away from her while she took that chance to punch me in the gut. This caused me to cough and throw up a bit of saliva. Holy shit does she have one strong right hook I thought sourly as I'm kneeling on my knees.

"Well, well, well look who decided to finally show up. It's about damn time you did fucker" I heard a husky bell like voice speak up. I quickly look around trying to figure out who spoke till I realise Luffy and Usopp is back with the old man. They also have the two weirdos tied up.

What the hell were their names again? With a grunt I stand up grabbing my swords preparing to attack till I realized that she wasn't in front of me anymore. As I spin around I see Nami and Sanji do the same as we all realize she's standing right behind Luffy.

"Looks like I caught me a little rubber boy" I hear that same intoxicating voice and realise it comes from the same woman I was just fighting. The rest of the crew all tenses up preparing for something to happ-

"Oh hey Alice it's been a long time hasn't?" Luffy says without a care in the world with how things are.

-en. Then again this is our freaking captain we're talking about here. "Of course Luffy has to fucking know her" I grumbled out loud. The rest of the crew groans out loud while Luffy looks confused, while the woman and old man just laugh at our captain.

Alice's POV

"Looks like I caught me a little rubber boy" I practically purred in Luffy's ear. This causes him to let a quiet giggle out. Looking up quickly I catch the cute swordsman looking surprised at me speaking. Then again he seemed confused earlier when I spoke up seeing Luffy and Crocus. Guess I never spoke out loud till then I thought as I rubbed my face against Luffy's neck.

"Oh hey Alice it's been a long time hasn't?" Luffy says without a care. Looking up I see the Straw Hat crew looking exasperated.

"Of course Luffy has to fucking know her" the green haired man grumbled out loud. With that the rest of them let out groans at was happening. Sensing that Luffy is confused, this causes Crocus and I to laugh. We laugh for a few minutes before I hear Crocus speak up.

"Alice dear what happened to your top and shorts?" the elder man questions me. This causes everyone to focus on my naked body however, thankfully shielded by Luffy. I feel Luffy's anger through our bond as he hears my words.

"Oh me and the cute little swordsman were playing around till you guys showed up. I got distracted at seeing you guys that he took an opportunity to attack. Hm I was wondering why it seemed more drafty than normal" I responded casually as I saw Luffy direct his anger at the culprit who did it.

"I didn't do it on purpose I'm sorry" the swordsman responded. He didn't look to bothered at me being naked. Then again he is a man and I can see the rest of the males ,except Crocus and Luffy, trying not to peek at my nakedness but failing. I just chuckle at what is happening. Seeing that Luffy is about to say something I put my hand on his shoulder gaining his attention. Smiling at him I turn my eyes over the first mate of the crew.

"Its okay…" I purposely trail off as if I didn't know his name. I can tell they obviously don't know me. I look at him urging him to say his name, so I don't have to show my hand to early. With that he catches on and responds with his name, which I already knew, but I thank him regardless.

"Its okay Zoro-kun~" I said in a teasing voice as I stared at him "however though, if you wanted me naked that badly at least buy me dinner first mister. I'm not that easy ya know" and with that I sauntered off towards the light house not caring they saw my naked back. I heard sputters and small curses. With that I close the door and walk up the stairs to where my items are.

As I'm heading up the stairs I hear Crocus laughing full heartedly at what just happened. As I go further up the lighthouse I feel comfortable enough to let up my illusion over my body. As I ascend a couple more minutes up the stairs the scars I have acquired over the years are shown to the world. I don't usually care about having my illusion up but, then again I'm always covered where no skin shows. Also it's always just Rae and I together, so I never have to worry. Most pirates wear their scars proudly and there's nothing wrong with that. For me it's different. I'm not proud of the old and wretched scars on my body. I prefer my newer ones to the old but, that's neither here nor there.

I walk into the room Crocus is letting me use and walk over to my pack. Squatting down I open it, grabbing out my clothing to wear. Opening a small compartment for, my bra and underwear, I grab out a plain black bra. I'd rather wear comfy clothing than the other crap girls wear. Why wear it anyways? Gets in the way of fighting I think as I grab for my favorite pair boyshorts. Only to realise they got destroyed with my ship and all I have is one...single...black...thong.

"Ugh seriously!?" I groaned out loud as I look at the offending article of cloth in my hand. Tch...oh well at least it's something to wear I thought as I pull on my undergarments. After that I pull on my black pants, then my black tank top and a black button up, then lastly I pull my battle worn black trench coat on and pull up my hood. As I'm getting dressed I reach out in my bond for Rae and see where he is. All I get from him is that he'll be back soon.

Hmph...meanie…

With that I grab my weapons, which consists of two daggers and a pistol since my rifle got broken with the ship. Placing my pistol on my hip I place my daggers in their respective sheaths. As I go to do that realise I'm not wearing my boots. Walking over to my pack I see my boots off to the side. I grab them and finish getting ready. Walking around the room I grab anything I might forget. Well looks like everything is packed up. Better head on down I think as I grab my now full pack and swing it on to my shoulder. With that I walk out off the room and head on down back to everyone outside. Opening the door I see…..chaos. Letting out a snort at what is happening I walk up to Crocus to see how this all started. He tells me it started with Luffy which doesn't surprise me. I see the orange haired girl shaking Luffy and yelling at him. This angers me so I decided to walk up to them.

As I walk closer to them I notice how the rest of their crew tenses up at my approach. The girl shaking Luffy stops and they both look at me. I notice the girl seems scared and surprised. Shit did she recognize me from my poster!? I gotta do something quick I think frantically on the inside but outside I seem fine. Calmly I lift up my hand and take off my hood. With that they seem to calm down a bit more, but they're still tense. I smile at Luffy and he smiles back. "Hey Luffy I have a favor to ask of you" I said trailing off as I stand close to him.

"Sure what do you need?"he responds back to me.

"Can I sail with you guys? Laboon broke my ship so I'm stuck here at the moment" I answer him back.

"Sure" he responds ever so casually. This causes numerous responses to erupt from his crew. Many consisting of we don't know her, how can we trust her, what if she is with the government, and lastly what if she's with the two bounty hunters? Who are apparently gone….wait nope they're are just tied up still off to the side. "What are you talking about she's good" Luffy responded with his finger up his nose. This causes me to let a small laugh free. His crew just sighs at his response seeming to just accept it there.

"Fine she can travel with us but, it's not going to matter anyways because Luffy broke the log pose! Also since we don't know each other my name is Nami" the now named girl spoke. I wonder if she's bipolar...her mood changes to quickly for my liking.

"I'm Captain Usopp! Beware I have 8 million underlings" the young boy with the long nose spoke. As he hid behind the swordsman. Aw he's adorable! Man I can't wait to tell Yasopp that I met his son. So cute.

Feeling my hand being grabbed I quickly look towards the source. Only to find the blonde male kneeling before me kissing my hand. "My name is Sanji my lady. I'll protect you on this voyage" he said as he stood. Pulling my hand from him I respond back to the crew. Weird. Nice but odd.

"I'm sure you heard Luffy say my name but just in case I'll tell. Hello it's nice to meet you all. My name is Shadows Alice" I said with a closed eye smile. Opening my eyes I notice Sanji acting weird. How can a body bend like that? I move toward Luffy a bit from this. I see the pirate crew unfazed at this. Guess this happens a lot? I thought confused as I watch how they interact with each other. Looking around for Crocus I see him walk up to Nami with a log pose. Hm guess she's the navigator for them. I wonder what everyone does. With that I voice this question out loud. Sanji speaks up saying that he is the cook and that Usopp is the sniper. Looking towards Zoro I ask him what his position was.

"I'm the first mate. Which means I'll be watching you. It doesn't matter to me if Luffy knows you. You're not apart of the crew so I don't trust you" he responded tersely. A younger me would have been hurt by harsh words but now? Now nothing he can say will faze me. I nod at what he says till I hear Nami shout out in happiness. We all look over to her and see she's thanking Crocus profusely. After that she threatens the crew if they break it. Soon after that they start getting the ship ready to sail. I pull Luffy aside to the shadows so we weren't seen. I quickly hug him, rubbing my scent back on him as a marker. He just laughs at this and lets me do what I need to. I make a small whining noise as I let my body shift into my animal form. I frantically get my scent back on him so I know where he is at all times. Stupid animal instincts. I reach out in our bond and speak to him through our minds as I rub up against him.

"I've missed you so much little brother!" I say to him as I brush my muzzle against his face and whine lowly.

"I know I've missed you too. I'm so glad I got to bump into you here. Where is Rae by the way?" He responds while caressing my head. Calming down a bit at finally having my scent marker on him, I lay in his lap.

"He had to take a message to a client of mine. However, he should have been back by now. I tried reaching out to him, but he said he was busy" I said sadly. "You don't think he got tired of me and left me do you?" I asked shifting back to my human form. However, my ears and tails are still out.

"What are you talking about? Rae loves you just as much as I do" Luffy told me as he embraced me tightly "Also did you eat a devil fruit"? My left ear twitches as he reaches up and scratches it. This causes me to let out a sigh and tilt my head into his hand. My tails swish back and forth lazily showing how content I am.

"Yeah I found one a week after I left Dawn Island" I answered his question while I push him down and curl into his side. This causes him to wrap his arms around me just like when we were children.

"How can we talk without speaking Ali?" Luffy questioned as we snuggled closer together. I let out a small yipe of happiness as he kissed my forehead. He laughs at me, but continues to give me affection.

"It's with my devil fruit. If I have a strong bond with someone I can create a link like this one, but we have to be close by unless I make a permanent bond. If I make a permanent bond I can always find the person and always talk to them no matter where they are. Luffy...can I make a permanent bond with you please?" I questioned my baby brother.

"Yes please, also would I be able to find you through the bond? How do we create to bond as well?" Luffy questions me as we sit up together with me still in his lap.

"Yes you can find me as well and I have to bite you leaving a mark" I answered rubbing my cheek against his. "Well since your family I leave two marks. Usually it's just on the wrist for trusted companions, but for family it's on the wrist and over your heart" I said looking into his eyes as we continue to talk ignoring the world around us.

"Does anyone else have a permanent bond with you?" My jealous little brother asks. I just chuckle and say yes. He asks me who it is.

"Well you met four of them already. Can you guess who?" I questioned him while leaning against his chest as he plays with my hair. I sigh in extreme content. I haven't felt this safe since mother was alive.

"Uhhhh….Crocus?" He answers a bit unsure of himself. I hum my approval as I nuzzle his neck.

"You got one right. Three more to go Lu" I said to him as I notice the crew start looking for Luffy and I. "You met one just recently from what they told me and you already know two of them" I tell him.

"Met one just recently? I've met so many people since I left that doesn't help me. Give me a hint! Is it a girl or a guy? Also are they a pirate, marine, or civilian?" he replied in a pouting tone. I giggle at him cherishing our time together.

"Okay the last three are all men. One of them is a marine and the last two are pirates. Did you figure it out yet?" I ask him watching his crew.

"Hm…..WAIT! Is the marine gramps?"

"Ding Ding Ding! You got another one right!" I responded happily to him. "Two more to go Lu".

"Uhhh...can I have another hint?" Luffy asked me.

"One you met as a child in the East Blue and the second one you also just met recently in the East Blue. Can you figure it out now?" I said as run my fingers through his hair. We lay there for a couple of minutes as he tries to figure who I'm talking about. During this time I take a moment to take in Luffy's appearance. He's changed so much from the last time I saw him. He really did grow into his hat like Makino said. Man I miss everyone on Dawn Island. I wonder how they are doing right now I trail off in thought as I just rest against one of the people I love the most in this world. I slowly start to drift off into a nap till I feel Luffy jerk in our hold and hear him speak through our bond.

"I got it! I know who it is!" He said with excitement looking down into my eyes. I just smile at him and urge him to continue. "It's Shanks and Hawkeyes right? Did I get it right?" He questioned me eagerly. I just give him a big bright smile before I answer.

"I'm so proud of you Lu. You're so smart. Yes you are correct. I have a couple more throughout the Grandline. I wonder if you'll meet them?" I said as I kiss his cheeks and forehead. He just giggles and squishes me with a big hug. Not that I'm complaining about it, I just hug him back.

"Luffy! Alice! Where are you guys!?" The ship is ready to go!" We heard Usopp yell out breaking the serene feeling around us. I'm the pouting this time around as I hold on tight to Luffy not wanting to let go. He just laughs at me.

"We gotta go back Ali" Luffy said as he stood up holding out his hand to me. I contemplate on whether or not I should just pull him back down and get more cuddles. I sigh grabbing his hand while he just laughs at how I'm pouting. I pull my coat back on not realising that it came off during my shift. I pull my hood up out of habit and school my features to the stoic person the world makes me out to be. Luffy frowns at this and questions me.

"Ali what's wrong?" He sounds so sad.

"Nothing Lu. I'm just getting ready to face the world. You'll soon come to understand. I don't want you have to experience what I did, but I can't always be there to shield you. I hate that. I want to protect you forever. You and Ace. I didn't want either of you experience the cruel society we live in. Yet again something I can't protect you from. I just want my baby brothers to be safe. I just want to protect my little ones. Is that so much to ask for?" I said to my baby brother opening up to him a bit about how things are. "The Ali you know and the one the world knows are two very different people. I can be myself with you. I can laugh with you. I can smile with you. I can be happy with YOU! Lu...I feel at peace with you. I….I feel like I have a home when I'm with you Luffy. I feel the love you give me, by the world? The world doesn't see me as the goofy loveable older sister like you and Ace do. They see me as a monster. An so I become that, so I can hide who I truly am for you two. I don't want anyone else to have what I give you boys. Only you two can have what I give. Everyone else are half smiles and faked happiness. Only you, Ace, Rae, and certain others will truly accept for who I am. I'll never find anyone else" I said to Luffy as I looked at trying my hardest to convey how I feel. He just smiled and grabs my hand as we walk out of the shadows.

"Wait but what about the permanent bond? We didn't do that yet" Lu said to me as we walked closer to the group. Neither of us see how Crocus smiles looking at us.

"We have to do it in a peaceful setting. Its to chaotic here. When a mark is being done neither person can move to quick. Neither can move to slow. We have to be in sync with our hearts and soul. If it's done in a chaotic setting it can cause damage to the one placing the mark. Also the mark won't last as it will be temporary but still scar over on the one being marked. Also I want to keep you all to myself. I don't want to share you or Ace with anyone" I told Luffy as I squeezed his hand and released it as I grabbed my belongings from Uncle Crocus. I give him a hug and we squeeze each other tight.

"I'm gonna miss you uncle" I said as I buried my face in to the crook of his neck. He rubs circles on my back as we embraced each other.

"I'm gonna miss you too Squirt" he responded back to me. We both chuckle at the name I was given as a child.

"Do you need me to deliver anything to the others for you?" I asked him as we slowly release from our hug.

"Yeah I have a letter for that red headed brat and some others. I'm pretty sure you remember our encryptions right? Thats what there written in" Crocus said as we walked to the lighthouse real quick. We enter the building and he walks to his desk and grabs a small satchel with what I can only assume is the documents he needs me to deliver. Walking back over he hands them to me and I tuck it away inside my coat. We look at each other one more time before I jump on him wrapping my legs around his waist and my arms around his neck. Just like when I was a child. I hear him grunt from my sudden weight added to but he holds me up with such ease. I feel the tears prick in the corners of my eyes, but I hold it in. I promised myself I would never cry again.

I have to remain strong. I need to be stronger! I thought fervently as I squeezed tighter before slowly letting go. I let my legs drop to the ground but my arms stay in place. Crocus has to bend down so my hold doesn't break. He just hums the tune that they used to sing me to sleep with. Soon he start to sing the lyrics lowly, just for me.

Gather up the crew, it's time to ship Binks' Brew

Sea wind blows, to where, who knows? The waves will be our guide

O'er across the ocean tide, rays of sunshine far and wide

Birds they sing, of cheerful things, in circles passing by

Bid farewell to weaver's town, say so long to port renowned

Sing a song, it won't be long before we're casting off

Cross the gold and silver seas, a salty spray puts us at ease

Day and night, to our delight, the voyage never ends

As he trails I know he's talking about many things. I hold him tighter thinking about all my uncles and aunties missing them so dearly. Wishing the man that I viewed as my father figure was still alive. Regretting that I wasn't there for the woman who raised me like I was her daughter. "It's not fair Crocus. Why did he have to die? Why did Papa Roger have to leave us!" I half shouted near the end. I hear him sigh as he brings his hand up and rubs my head comforting me.

"I know sweetheart. I'll always ask this myself too...but it's sadly how it played out for us. Everyone would want you to experience life. They would want you to go and have grand adventures. Remember the promise you made everyone?" he said as we slowly released our hold on each other. I look him in the eyes and smile.

"That I would always smile and live life to the fullest. That I would find a family...and…" I trail off as I blush. Crocus just smirks at me."that I would find someone to love" I finished.

"And…" he pushes on as we step back from each other. I know that he's doing it to see my embarrassed face.

"And introduce them to my uncles so they can make sure he or she is good enough for me" I said knowing my face is beat red. He just chuckles and pats my head.

"It's about time for you to go squirt" he said as we looked at each other.

"Yeah it is. I'm going to miss you Uncle Crocus" I said as I gave him one more hug as I heard my name being called from Luffy. I let go exiting the building and walk over to Lu.

"Ready to Ali?" my baby brother asked me as I consider the answer that would probably change how my life has been at this moment. Was I ready to set sail and have my own adventure? Yes I am. I made a promise that I intend to keep. With a smile I look back at Crocus and waved good-bye...no it would be see you soon. With that I turn around and walk onto my brothers ship ready to start my adventure.

So what did you all think? Think any of you can guess her devil fruit? I will give one hint that it's not part of the feline family. It's based after one of my favorite animals. Its probably going to be hard to guess, so here is another hint. It's part of the canine family (well I consider it part of it not sure if I'm wrong or not). Only those two I will..for now. Anyways I hope you guys will leave a review and tell me what you think :)

~See you soon!