Chapter Two: Ok, Girl

(Elinor's POV)

This falling sensation...

It's strangely fun!

I twirled around as I continued to fall.

Peter White watched me with an amused expression, spoiling my fun slightly.

But who cares about the bunny?

I'm going to enjoy myself... until we reach the bottom that is.

I glanced down below.

Huh... seems like a long way down.

"Is this ever going to end?" I asked aloud.

Peter smiled at me. "I wish it wouldn't."

I frowned at him and went to smack the perverted bunny, but unfortunately I'm not very good at keeping balance while falling.

Mr. Bunny here seems to be a natural at it.

"Well, Elinor. It seems the end has drawn near. I shall see you very soon."

Peter winked at me as blackness began to greet me.

I yawned. "I guess..."

*Thud!*

I sat up straight, or rather tried to.

I found myself in a tangled mess.

Ugh!

I got onto my feet and inspected my dress.

Ah... no. This won't work at all.

I frowned as I flicked at my skirt.

I wish I was wearing my trousers that Father got me for fencing in.

I'd hate to go about Wonderland in... this. I don't know how Mother wandered around in a dress. How very restricting!

I gave my skirt a good tug.

Oh well. I'm sure I can ask Peter for some trousers or pants or something other than this dress.

I blinked.

Um wait...

Where is the bunny?

I glanced around.

No bunny in sight...

Another good question!

Where am I?!

I guess I'm at the Clock Tower? Yeah... that sounds right. The first person Mother met after Peter White was Julius! I guess I should have paid better attention when my mother told her story of Wonderland. But my father's were so much more interesting! Sword fights and gun fights! Exciting, right?

I glanced around again and tried to take in my surroundings.

The Clock Tower, eh?

I gingerly made my way to the edge of the castle-like roof.

Yikes! Such a long ways down! This is definitely... definitely the tower.

"Ah, I see you've arrived safely!"

I twirled around. "Peter!"

He grinned at me. "Elinor."

I pursed my lips. "Okaaaay. What now?"

Peter just smiled at me and held out a vial to me.

I looked at the vial suspiciously. "What is this?"

"Just drink it."

"Aaaand why?" I asked cocking my head to the side as I studied the vial.

Peter winked at me. "So the game can begin."

Well, I do want to be in the game, but my conscience tells me not to drink it. I can almost hear my mother saying not to drink it either.

I rubbed my fingers against the cool glass sides of the vial.

So tempting...

*Pop!*

I know... I'll probably regret this.

But.

I grasped the heart-shaped cap tightly.

It's just a game.

It's just a game, Mother.

I won't give my heart away.

Not in this round.

Ugh...

I rubbed my head as I followed Peter White down the dimly lit stairwell of the tower.

I feel woozy.

That stuff was waaaay too sweet! Yuck... I'm not really into sweets.

And.

My eyebrow twitched in irritation.

The bunny's humming is not helping.

"Hmmm mmmm mmm!" Peter continued to hum cheerfully.

Goodness... How did my parents put up with him?!

Right now... I would do anything to grab those fuzzy ears and-

"Peter White!"

The bunny froze suddenly causing me to smack right into him.

"Ooof!"

"Owwie." I rubbed my poor head as I looked at a pair of feet in front of me.

Oh. Wonder who this could be.

I slowly lifted my eyes.

"A-Alice?!"

I sniffed a laugh. "Sorry, but that would be my mother."

I got onto my feet. "And you are?"

I smiled up at the tall, purple-haired man.

"Julius. Julius Monrey."

My eyes widened. "Julius?!" I glomped the stern faced man. "I've heard so much about you!"

"Elinor!" Peter whined and grabbed my waist to pull me away from Julius.

"Pervert!" I screamed and buried my head in Julius' shoulder. "Save me!"

*Bang!*

"You should know your place, rabbit!"

I slowly looked up at Julius.

He raised an eyebrow and shook his head.

I pursed my lips.

"Then who?" I mouthed.

Julius tilted his head and motioned behind him.

I tried to peek over his shoulder.

"You are always scaring Alice."

Peter frowned and got onto his feet, wiping off the dust from his clothes. "Hmph. Speak for yourself, Hatter."

I gasped softly.

The Hatter.

"B-Blood?" I asked timidly, getting on my tiptoes so I could see over Julius's shoulder.

In the shadows, it was hard to make out his face at first. But, as he stepped into the light I could see him perfectly.

It took my breath away.

He looks... like my uncle.

I pulled away from Julius and took a step toward Blood.

"How do you do?" I asked and stuck out my hand. "I'm Elinor Liddell."

Blood smiled and took my hand and kissed. "And I am Blood Dupre."

Well... this is awkward.

"A pleasure I'm sure," I said sharply and pulled my hand away from him.

I was about to turn back to Julius when I realized... He was gone!

"Where'd he go?!" I gasped, looking around the hallway.

"Who? The rabbit or the clock-fixer?"

I frowned at Blood. "Julius. He has a name you know."

"He went back to work. He's very busy."

I sighed. "I know... Mother and Father told me so."

Julius, the never-take-a-break clock-fixer. Oh and yes let's add never-takes-a-break-to-eat-or-clean to the list! Mother must have had a time taking care of him! And now, it'll be my duty.

Blood lifted my chin so I would face him. "And your parents are?"

I pulled away from Blood. "Ace and Alice."

"Ah," Blood took my hand. "Then you're the one we've been waiting for."

I cocked my head. "You... You've been waiting for me?"

Blood smiled, making me blush. "Yes."

I pursed my lips.

It's soo strange.

This game.

It seems like it can only start when an outsider enters.

Outsiders, like myself and Mother.

How exciting!

"Well... I suppose you are going to show me around?" I asked.

Blood smiled at me once again. "Whatever you want, I will do."

I cocked my head again. "Whatever I want?"

"Whatever."

I grinned.

Well... seems like this game could be very fun.

Wonderland might be even better than I imagined from my parents' stories.

Author's Note:Hello! I know it's been awhile... Blame my tablet! I was planning on posting this last week, but my tablet-pc got the brilliant idea of restarting and installing updates before I could save this chapter. Sooo I had to rewrite the whole chapter. But I believe it turned out much better than the original. :) I hope you guys enjoy it! :)

This chapter title (and the sort of 'theme' for this chapter) was inspired by the song 'OK' by B1A4.

Special thanks to Koo Kid for acting as my beta again! :D

Also one note, if you guys can spare the time, please check out my profile and vote for which story you'd like me to finish first. :) Aaaand while you're there, please take a look at some of the other stories I'm thinking about posting. I got a few HnKnA ones that you guys might be interested in. :)

Author's Response to Reviews:

TigerKishanLuvr- OMG! You finally made it. It's with blood this time? Oooooo this should be exciting! As usual, can't wait for the next chapter.

Yup finally got this up and running! :D Aaand ur well. I'm thinking it might be Blood. ^^;; That's what I'm hoping for but Elinor sort of has plans of her own. heh heh.

SamShamrocks- Oh goshers gracious o: Elinor, my oh my, you seem to have a adventurous nature in you. Just like your father, aye? ;P Ahhhh! Yay! This came out much quicker than I thought! Oh goshers, I can't wait for the next chappie, lol. Sorry vuv

Teehee. I wanted Elinor to take after her father just a bit. ;) I'm glad you're liking it! :D And no problem, you're fine as always! :)

DCreed- Ah, very interesting. And yay, you got this up so quick! And Ace is such a good Daddy! I wonder how her game will go? We'll find out! I can't wait for next time!

Yes yes yes! I was able to get it up rather quickly! I surprised myself lol. And isn't he? ^-^ I always thought he'd make a very good (And very cute!) Daddy. Yes, I wonder myself. ;) Wonderland has got her hands full now! Mwahahahaha. Er sorry I digress. XD I hope you liked this chapter!