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The Bloodlust: Snow White x Alice in Wonderland

Chapter 3: The King of Wonderland


The soft touch of the covers beneath her invited her to fall into a deep slumber. She didn't really do any outdoor activities but somehow it was a tiring day. Falling down inside a well, meeting a different version of the sadist... everything just happened so suddenly that the cells in her brain couldn't possibly catch up. Then there was a slight nudge inside her head. A vein was throbbing and she wasn't all ready to face yet another tiring phase. Having a headache is no good at all. Even with the soft comforts of the bed, she wouldn't be able to fall asleep fast if she had one. And right now she really just wanted to go to the dreamland.

Closing her eyes, Kagura forced herself to forget the existence of the throbbing vein in her head. Psychologically, if she thought she didn't have a headache then perhaps the headache itself would just disappear like it was never a threat there. Alice, the less sadistic version of Okita, was kind enough to offer her a guest room in the palace. At first, Kagura hesitated thinking he'd have ulterior motive behind all the rather gentle demeanor he displayed after she explained that his world was really foreign to her. But maybe he sympathized with how she felt. Oh well. Whether he understood it or not, at the very least his attitude changed a little into something better and more gentleman. She couldn't have dreamt of seeing him being kind like that. With the sadist Okita's face, voice, and everything else about him.

In the palace, there only seemed to be Alice, few guards, and few maids. She wondered where the King was or if there was. Kagura was slightly curious as to what kind of a King would exist in that world. The foreign place seemed like it was a peaceful one so she supposed he was a good ruler. Slowly, as train of thoughts occupied Kagura's mind, her eyes started to feel droopy and her body started to feel more relaxed, releasing the tension she didn't know she'd been holding.

How was your day, Snow White?

Kagura's body jolted involuntarily in response to the sudden familiar voice she heard. This voice. Lying down on her stomach, Kagura was most tempted to just ignore the voice and just submit into falling asleep. But she did otherwise. Kagura propped herself up, using her forearm as a stand below her upper half body. She then looked around hoping the voice would finally show itself, whoever or whatever it was. But to no avail, there was still no sign of visible form from it.

Did you have fun?

Fun. Fun, your ass. Kagura rolled her eyes as she went back to her position, as relaxed as she should be. Her face was turned to the side, letting her untied hair sprawl on the soft covers and some over her face. She should ignore. Ignore. Igno-

Hey, are you mad at me?

She was not. To be honest, she didn't really feel anger at all. It was all out of a sudden and she was still in slight shock but she was recovering. She couldn't deny that a part of herself kind of got excited with how things were turning out. Yes, she was somehow worried if she could still go back home and how but there would be no other time like this, she was almost sure. Better take it to the fullest. Kagura waited for the voice to talk to her again. This time, planning to answer it willingly. But then no more voice disturbed her. She heaved a sigh, now feeling a little bad for it. The throbbing in her head disappeared and she was able to finally close her eyes and let her guard down. She felt bad, but that didn't stop her from submitting into the comforts of the soft bed beneath her. Just a few minutes had passed and Kagura was already in her deep slumber.

Snow White...

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"Today was a strange day." Alice let out a confused sigh as he took the cape off of his shoulder. Everyday was just an ordinary boring day for him, with duties and lessons of responsibilties offered to him as Prince. He, who really had no choice but to take all the lessons and learn all the duties, never once expected that he'd someday break out from this daily routine. However he was proved wrong.

For today, something really really weird happened.

"Oh! Sougo! What's wrong? Tell this old daddy, I'm all on ears for you!"

Sougo. The old man was the only other one who ever remained calling him that after his elder sister died. This old man, named Kondou Isao, was the King who reigned for peace over the past ten years. Sougo was eight years old when he and his elder sister was adopted by him. The King back then just succeeded the throne. In all honesty, Sougo who wasn't related to the King by blood wasn't supposed to be a candidate for being Prince who would someday sit on the Throne of the Kingdom. But here he was, completely under the care of this kind old man, while going under trainings for the clear road to becoming a legendary ruler. Sougo was only ever gentle around the King, and around his sister Mitsuba. After a deadly disease took his sister away from him, the King was the only one left to receive such gentle affection from him.

"Ah. Nothing, Kondou-san. I just happened to meet a... weird girl, while I was on my break time from the lessons."

"Oh you! I told you, call me Papa or daddy or -"

"Old man."

"Alright, that is fine too... Although I prefer papa or daddy." The goofy King laughed as he crossed his arms over his chest.

"So who is this weird girl you are talking about, son?"

"Please don't be surprised. She is upstairs, on one of the guest rooms."

Kondou blinked a few times as he stared at the young man across the table. He didn't think...

"T-this must be celebrated! My son finally got an interest in marrying!"

"No, no, no. Wait! Where did that come from?!"

Sougo shook his head as he tried to find words suitable for explaining without complicating things. But he could only come up of one thing.

"She's not able to go home anymore. She has none to."

With that, the King stopped laughing and Sougo could see the sudden frown displayed on his face. Knitted eyebrows, lips tugged downwards and eyes glinting in familiar sorrow. Yes, this was it.

"Can we keep her here for the meantime? She said she traveled to our land to look for a relative, because her previous house was demolished. She's only fourteen years old." Sougo already told the girl she could stay but he still meant to ask.

Kondou looked down, and Sougo swore he could almost imagine the King having dog ears and dog tails flopping down in sadness. It was a pitiful lie, partly, but he had to make this up. The King may be goofy most of the time but he was a King. There were few times he was attempted to be assassinated but failed every time thanks to their most loyal and skilled guards. And so it wouldn't be a surprise if he were to ever doubt even one innocent girl. But as much as he hated to admit it, Kondou was too kind for his own as well. Without further questions, the King nodded and gave him permission to keep the girl on their castle.

Sougo smiled and he bowed his head before the king, who in return patted his head and laughed reassuringly.

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Snow White.

Kagura stirred in her sleep. Someone was calling her. A sweet, male voice, a little familiar one at that. Then she slowly opened her eyes, her view a little blurred at first as she blinked few times. She still didn't have the events that happened fully registered in her head as she groaned in confusion when a larger figure came into her sight. She thought it was some big animal lying down beside her, but the more she came into her senses, the more it was becoming clear. The figure... was of a male... with white rabbit ears? Oh it was an animal after all. With human form. Hm? Wait a second. Something was odd. Ocean blue eyes, like hers, orange hair just like hers again, and pale skin, again like hers... And he was wearing some weird but elegant clothes similar to the prince who looked like Okita, but it was of darker color.

"Hey you're finally awake."

"..."

Eh?


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I think you guessed who he is. :D Reviews are highly appreciated! It turns my rainy day into rainbowy day.

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