Bwahaha! I'm back, people! This time, Alice meets her town's stalker. :P And… I won't spoil it. Keep a-readingggggg!! ^_^b Oh, and just so you know, the story is set after the Diabolical Box, with some reference to the third game, so don't be surprised if there are spoilers because there will be. :P And ONE more thing! Flora will not be in this story, because as much as I like her, (I don't really like her…) she'd just get in the way. =/ That's all. Sorry to keep you. Now, let's go! XD

I opened my eyes slowly. Where was I again? I sat up. The tall green grass, speckled with wildflowers coloured brightly seemed so unfamiliar. I turned my head around and gasped. The well! Now I could remember everything clearly. I had to go. I had to find that man… the man who saved me. I started to walk away from the field, and started running. No one stayed in Dropstone for very long. If he left, I had to find him, no matter what. And I had to find Marcus and Lulu and give them a piece of my mind.

I ran to the civilized part of town, where everyone was shouting greetings to me. I didn't have time to greet anyone. I ran up to Oscar, a boy I knew in my younger years. He always fantasized about working in the town hall, and knew how to spot any outsiders. He also kept track of their comings and goings. He had to know if they had left yet!

"Oscar," I said, panting, "Did you see that tall man…. Top hat… boy wearing blue?"

Oscar just stood there, thinking about the matter. Then he said, "No, I don't believe I've seen a tall top-hatted boy wearing blue."

"Don't play games with me!" I said darkly. "Did you or didn't you see a tall man wearing a top hat and a boy my age wearing blue?!"

"Ah yes, I do remember seeing that odd duo," He said, pushing his glasses up, eyes twinkling.

"Okay, have they left yet?" I asked, practically screaming in his face.

"No, but they are. I saw them carrying their trunks to their car," he said, looking away.

I had to follow them somehow. I really wanted to thank them, so badly. "Thankyou!" I called as I began to run off to my house. I needed to pack some things. In fact, I just might follow them to the city and get caught up in a big adventure. Yes, that's right. I'm going to follow them. I'm going to get out of this hick town and explore the city, and see it all for myself! This will be the best! I thought excitedly.

I rushed up to the porch of my house and flung open the screen door, throwing some clothes (probably my whole wardrobe) and necessities quickly into a messenger's bag. I ran out of my house in less than five minutes and took off towards the train tracks at the head of the town. The car had bound to be there!

And it was. I was sure this was a car. I had never really seen one before though. I had seen tractors in the fields, and this one had similar traits- a steering wheel, seats that looked slightly uncomfortable, a gear shift… Yes, this had to be it. Now, to get inside…

"Professor, it was nice to visit Dropstone again, wasn't it?" said a familiar voice. Luke! I took off and hid behind a tree.

"Why yes, Luke. I find it to be quite refreshing to visit the countryside every once in awhile," said the tall man. I had to stop myself from gasping. I knew who he was!

I had seen his picture in the London Times on so many occasions! He was some archeologist… Mr Something… I never got a good look at those city folk passersby's newspapers. Especially when they threw them in the wastebins… they were usually wet or something.

I knew who I was following now. (Kind of.) I just had to know where he came from, and how I was going to get in that car!

"Now, Luke, shall we put our things in the trunk?" the tall man asked Luke.

"Yeah, Professor. I'll open it," Luke said, as he ran to the car and opened it. Aha! I knew what I would do now- I was going to hide in the trunk! I just had to wait until they got in the car…

"What are you doing?" asked a voice quizzically. I gasped. It was Lulu and Marcus!

"I'm leaving," I said proudly.

"Why?"

"Because that tall guy saved my life."

"Well, I guess it's your choice…" said Lulu, shrugging. "I am sorry, though."

"I know. And I have to forgive you. This may be the last time I'll ever see you. And Marcus…" I said, turning towards him.

"Yeah?" he asked.

I slapped him right across the face. "I'm not forgiving you." And that was that.

Meanwhile, the Professor and Luke finally put their bags in the trunk and started the car. I sprinted over, threw the trunk door open, and made my way in. I arranged the bags so I could sit comfortably. I was sure the ride was going to be a long one.

After awhile I was sick of it. It was dark, cramped and stuffy, so I made a choice- I was going to open the trunk. But it was so dark, I couldn't see a thing. I felt around until- yes! I had found the inside latch. I opened it and saw what I was used to- the beautiful English country. I sat in the back of the trunk. I was so afraid I'd fall out.

It was not too long before I saw tall buildings, more cars than I could ever dream of. It was all so magical, the lights, the sounds, the smells… Seeing people dressed as extravagantly as I did, I sort of felt at home in this city. I looked to my left and gasped. The Big Ben! This was London! I thought I'd never see it in person, but there it was- standing tall and proud. This was all too much to take in at one time! How would I be able to see it all?

But then I remembered why I was really here.

I sighed. So much for coming here to just thank a person.

We started to pull up to another tall building. The car stopped, and it took me ages to realise- this was it. This was the Professor's office… or something. I quickly shut the trunk and crawled into the very back, crouching behind my bag.

Sunlight streamed into the back of the car, and I tensed my muscles, praying they wouldn't see me, or even my bag.

"That was a long drive, Professor," said Luke, yawning.

"I agree, but it's nice to be home in London again," said the Professor. I felt the car weigh down a bit as a trunk was removed.

Oh my gosh, I'm gonna die! I'm gonna die! I can't do it! They're gonna find me! They are, they are! I just know it! I panicked. What if they did find me?

"Hey, Professor," stated Luke. "I don't remember that bag being there."

"Mm. You're right, my boy. What shall we do?"

"I guess we'll just take it out. No harm done, I think…" Luke said.

I braced for the impact. This was it. The final moment. What would become of me?