Finally! I got chapter 64! It took me like 2 seconds to read it, and now I have to wait another whole month! But the ending was just like: :O But seriously, can't they at least have longer chapters?

Ok, I wasn't able to update due to Hurricane Irene. I only had a tropical storm warning in my area, but it knocked the power out for days. I have a generator in my house, but I am unable to run my computer off it. I just had my ipod touch and even though the wifi worked, I still couldn't update my stories. Plus, the generator was a posing threat of carbon monoxide, so I couldn't use the wifi too much anyways! So to celebrate the return of electricity, I am going to try to update all three of my stories as soon as possible, starting with this one! (This will be a short update, but eh, it's an update) ;)

Now to talk about the actual story.

I (like my other 2 stories) am experiencing slight writers block. So like I said above, this will be a short update (the shortest chapter I've every written). But at least I get back to Alyssa's POV! But anyways, ya. That's really all I have to say about this chapter...

Also, I would like to say thank you to Rubicon 9 Of Hearts and Illusions of Space for my 2 new comments! People actually like this! Yessss! ;D

I don't own Pandora Hearts. And yes, this could be called a disclaimer.

Chapter 3

Seeing Doubles

~.:{Sharon POV}:.~

"Sharon honey, are you okay?"

"Sharon?"

Bright light invaded my vision as I slowly crept towards consciousness.

"Oh! She's awake! Sharon, are you okay?"

"Mother?" With my eyes still partly closed, I propped myself up on one elbow. Strong hands pushed me back down to the hard floor, and softer ones embraced me. "W-what happened?"

"I'm not sure." She replied, brushing stray hairs away from my face. "Doug and I just found you here on the floor. So I think we should actually be asking you that question."

"All I remember is that I was in the carriage with Master Oz, Miss Alice and Break and then-"

"Carriage? And who's Break?" Both Mother and Doug gave each other questioning glances and then set their eyes back to me. "Oh honey, I think you may have had a dream. Though why you were sleeping on the floor is quite strange..."

"And can I ask about the dress?" Doug pointed down to my attire. I was still dressed in my gown for Duke Barma's ball.

"Well-"

"It's for your social studies project isn't it? You told me you were going to get a dress for your final project at Seattle High! It looks very authentic too." I was interrupted once more by my mother. "Maybe that was why you passed out. The corset may have been too tight!"

Looking at both of them I found something most peculiar. My mother was dressed in dark blue pants! When has a woman ever worn pants? It is especially surprising that a fine lady like my mother would be found wearing them! She also has a plain short-sleeved shirt on! What is with her? Also the man -Doug, was it?- seemed very familiar, yet I couldn't place my finger on where I've seen him before...

"Hey, Mom! I just got a text from Oz telling me to meet him at the bowling alley, can I-" I looked up from my spot on the floor only to see a mirror image of myself staring back.

~.:{Alyssa POV}:.~

Ah the bowling alley. There's nothing like the low rumble of rolling balls and slight complimentary scent of new/used rubber soled bowling shoes. Everyone around the room seemed to be preparing for Sharon's arrival. A cake was set out, some streamers were hung (not many though. Now I can see why Oz needed some,) and everybody just seemed in a cheerful mood. I mean, who doesn't like a good party?

"How did you get everything set up on such short notice Oz?" I looked back towards the blonde who was gently gripping my hand, staring at everything with confusion.

"I-I didn't-" He let go, and made his way over to a few friends of mine who were 'testing the snacks for poison'.

Oh the things we go through to keep each other safe... I sighed as I started to walk over.

"Oh! Hey Alyssa!" My friend Kara called, a piece of shrimp hanging from her mouth. "We were, um, just making sure the food was fine!"

"Sure you were. It's just like how you had to borrow money from me to make sure all of the games in the alley's arcade weren't malfunctioning. Well," My tone of voice suddenly filled with sarcasm, "I'm really glad you're putting your lives on the line for us, but I think I can trust that the caterers won't poison us."

"And what if they did?" My other friend Alanna interjected. "Then you would have to thank us! We would have saved you from the cruel death of food poisoning! You should thank us!" She stuffed yet another mushroom into her mouth.

"Seriously?"

"Ya!" Ashley piped up from the soda fountain a couple of feet away. "You really need to thank us for all the torture we've been through when testing this food! You know-"

"Just shut it. Sorry, but we need to wait for Sharon! These are for her anyways, not you." I snatched the couple of snack trays out of their reach and set them into the rec. room. "So now that you've had your fill, could you help finish setting up?"

"Fine..." Alanna mumbled through her mushroom filled mouth.

"Okay I guess..."

"Whatever."

"Sigh... Okay Oz. What do you have planned for the party? Who's coming? Did you remember to ask Oscar to dj? And can you please actually go home and change into some decent clothes?"

"Ummm..." His emerald eyes met mine. "I have no idea what you're talking about."

"What do you mean? You sent me a text asking for those decorations! Look!" I shoved my phone in his face, the past text messages displayed on the small screen.

"W-what's that?"

"What's with you? It's an iphone! You even have one too! Did you hit your head or something?"

"Well, kinda. You see, I-"

"Hey Alyssa! Did you get the decorations? What happened to that outfit from before? And who's your frien-" I could only stare in amazement as before me stood two Ozs.

"Oh. My. God. I'm seeing doubles."