Wonderland's Reign
Disclaimer: I do not own Alice in Wonderland or any of its characters but I do own Reign, Erom, and Valiant my own OC's
Summery: Tarrant Hightopp was not the only member of the Hightopp clan to survive that dreadful day there was another find out what happens when Alice returns to wonderland with the one girl she has always wished was her sister.
Chapter Three: Man of Her Dreams
It seemed as though they had been walking for hours to Reign and she could swear she heard whispers following her. She had looked to her best friend and companions but they were saying nothing. She had turned to looking behind and swore she saw a flower immediately straighten itself up. So you could imagine the shock when she heard Alice whisper to her " Never mind the flowers. They are the most horrid bloody gossips.". Reign turned wide eyes to Alice " You mean they can talk?!" Alice laughed and nodded her head. " Of course Reign every thing except the furniture and food talks in Underland. Didn't Erom tell you?". Reign shook her head and jumped when she heard a crash " Oh we must be getting close come on Reign. Tarrant will be so surprised I wonder if he'll recognize you." Allowing Alice to grab her hand she was dragged past an amused Chesshure and annoyed Erom. The scene she came upon was something else it looked like the tea party from hell there was a long wonky table covered in broken cups, plates, and teapots though some were unbroken of different designs. Their were bent spoons, forks, and knives of silver and gold as well as every treat you could imagine cookies, cakes, pies, sandwiches, tarts, cupcakes, and muffins. Jams, jellies, creams, and butter as well amongst these was a little gray door mouse just hopping about and swinging a needle like it was a sword. She was obviously acting out some heroic tale to a very nervous looking hare rabbit that was twitching and shaking. Every once an awhile he would throw something revealing he was the reason for the crash she had heard but what caught her attention was the man at the head of the table. He was obviously asleep with his arms crossed over his chest like a vampire wearing the brightest ocean blue coat she had ever seen. His pour discolored orange-yellow bandaged fingers twitching as a burnt green leaf designed top hat with a pink silk ribbon and odd hat pins covered his face from view. Wisps of sunset orange frizzy hair were poking out from underneath in odd directions * No it couldn't be he was just a dream. * The shout of the small mouse saying " Alice your back!" waking the man up allowing her to see a pale white face with violet lips and shadows around yellow-green eyes with mis-matched pupils.
Tarrant was having the most marvelous dream he was home at Iplam and it was beautiful. All the damage from the attack of the Bloody Big Head's Jabberwocky had been cleared. While everything that was destroyed had been replaced. He stood there in his blue coat brunt green top hat with its pink ribbon and his green and blue kilt. Off to the side he could see Alice and Valiant laughing as they enjoyed the feast laid out for everyone to enjoy. But it was She that held his attention as he clapped his hands with the music. She was dancing a futterwhacken that could almost put his to shame he had taught her well his precious one. Her crimson curls bounced with each movement and when she turned he gasped she had the same face as Tierra. * That's impossible Tierra is gone Valiant confirmed that himself when they had found him in the tower after they had gone to Crims to make sure their were no more prisoners.* No Tierra and Stefan were gone but then how was he staring at her right now. " Tarrant come dance with me please. " He watched as the girl held out her hand to him the accent being all wrong. Instead of an Irish brogue it was a gentle English voice much like Alice. " Alright lass who are Ye? Why do you look like Tierra?" The girl looked at him in confusion and sadness. " Do you not remember me Tarrant you knew me once called me a fighter remember. Did you think I wouldn't fight my way back Tarrant." as tears fell from her eyes he went to wipe them away but Mallymkun's voice woke him up. " Alice your Back!" Jerking awake Tarrant lifted his face and smiled as he saw his good friend had indeed return.
Reign watched as the strange man stood and actually climbed on the table walking across it. She snorted when his foot got stuck inside a cake which he had to kick off before jumping down to wrap his arms around Alice. " You came back you remembered just as you promised I knew you would. Come you must join us for tea although your awful late naughty. " He grabbed Alice's hand and wrapped it around his arm escorting her to a chair close to his. Reign felt a little upset that he didn't even seem to notice her and slightly jealous he did Alice * Of course even here the man of my dreams wants Alice *. Following behind she chose a seat opposite of Alice on the other side of the strange man who still ignored her. Thankfully the other two didn't as they were staring at her as if they had seen a ghost why Alice and Tarrant were catching up. Offering them a small smile she held out her pinky to the tiny mouse " Hello I'm Reign Carroll a friend of Alice's who might you be? ". Hearing her name shocked the mouse even more and caused the poor hare to faint dead away as Chessure and Erom appeared sitting at the end of the table. " Are you really Reign? You are alive how can that be when your mother and father are not." Reign looked at the mouse her breath catching in her throat. This tiny creature knew her parents then Erom was telling the truth she was from here she was from Underland. " I am why she lives and boy have I missed you Mallymkun so much. I hope you've been keeping Chess in line." The mouse's eyes brightened when she saw Erom and through her arms around her. " How did you both survive and why is she with Alice?" The small mouse asked. " I took her to the above world she was raised by Alice's aunt and uncle." Reign was in such shock she decided to take in her surroundings but again her attention was drawn to the strange man. Apparently he was Tarrant Hightopp the Mad Hatter that Alice had talked about and although she was sure Alice saw him as a friend he was smitten with her. * Great he'll never want me after knowing Alice.* So with a sigh she shook her head and listened in on their talk. He was saying how he was thinking of things that begun with the letter P since the last time she was here only to interrupt himself with a strange question. " Do you have any idea why a raven is like a writing desk? " Reign blinked at the riddle she loved riddles but this one was odd as she thought it over. She realized there can only be one answer and as Alice couldn't think of it maybe she could use her answer to capture his attention. " It's not. "
Tarrant was having so much fun catching up and talking to Alice though of course he had sensed another presence beside him. When Alice mentioned she had brought her cousin with her he figured it was the cousin. He wanted to jump up and futterwhack when she had said her and her cousin were here to stay this time. Alice in Underland for good oh Callooh Callayh what an amazing idea. Wanting to tease Alice a little bit he decided to bring up the old riddle they couldn't figure out the last time she visited. How ever it was not her that answered which angered him when he heard a soft English voice say " It's not.". * Of all the lack livered barmy clute mongers how would one English ninny ever dare to show off and prevent my dear Alice from answering* Turning to shout at the girl to his left he found the words die when he came face to face with Her. "Tierra? Lass is that ye? But Valiant told me ye had died?" he lifted a shaking hand to place upon her ivory cheek causing her to gasp. " Who's Tierra? Tarrant this is my cousin I was telling you about. This is Reign. How ever did you solve that riddle me and Tarrant have been trying to since I was ten? ". Tarrant thought he felt his heart stop at Alice's words. Not Tierra but Reign the wee bairn she had lived they had assumed she had died as she had been who Iracebeth was after but how. " How is this possible? The last time I saw ye,ye were but a wee bairn? " The girl nervously cupped his hand on her cheek and turned to look at the end of the table. Following her eye line reluctantly he broke out in joyous laughter when he noticed the raven that had inspired his riddle. " Well as I live and breathe Erom the Never Raven. Tis good to see ye alive I should of known if they couldn't get that blasted Chess how could they have killed ye. " Turning back to Reign he stood and pulled her into his arms swinging her around. " Look at ye all grown up and ye look just like yer mother. What's this ye have on luv it's marvelous I did not know they had such things in Upperland. I epically love the hat."
At first Reign was sure he was angry but then when he had turned it was clear he was in shock as he had called her Tierra. Looking at Alice her cousin had gotten the hint and explained right away who she was but this only seemed to shock him more. She couldn't believe what she was hearing he knew her as a child and believed her dead did that mean she had a deeper bond to him than even Alice. As awful as that was for her to think she wanted it so much as she leaned more into his hand. When he asked how she survived she turned to Erom as she still found herself still unable to speak. When he had busted out laughing as his eyes followed her she felt her heart flutter and jump * he has the most amazing laugh* before she could enjoy it though he was pulling her up and swinging her around when he mentioned her mother she figured that was who Tierra must be. She couldn't help but blush when he complimented her clothing designs and taking a deep breath she tried to speak. " You can't I made everything myself from the top of my hat to the bottom of my shoes. Even Alice's outfit is my creation." Again he laughed and kissed her upon her forehead sending fiery chills through out her small frame. " Well that just proves it then luv ye are a Hightopp then. Welcome home lass we have missed ye terribly. Thank ye Alice for bringing our little Reign home and keepin her safe. " Reign looked to her cousin and caught Alice's wink " No problem Tarrant and don't worry I've told her everything about you and Underland I could remember. " a cough drew their attention to Erom and Reign shivered when Tarrant's arm came about her waist. " As much as I hate to break this up Nivens told me to fetch you so that you all could come with us as I take Reign to her majesty Mirana the White Queen of Mamoreal. "
Tarrant couldn't help it he just couldn't remove his hands from Reign of course he had been hoping for something with Alice. But upon seeing his little Reign come home he knew there was no one else for him and she was a Hightopp. She loved to create same as him the outfits she had made for herself and Alice were amazing. He knew that Tierra and Stefan would approve they had hinted many a time through out Tierra's pregnancy that if the bairn was a girl maybe she would catch Tarrant's eye. Catch it she has although she was a quiet little thing but maybe he could bring her out of her shell. Erom's cough drew his attention from his precious one so he slipped an arm about her waist and felt her shiver causing a roguish smirk upon his face. * So luv ye feel it to good. Cause I plan to make ye mine. * " As much as I hate to break this up Nivens told me to fetch you so that you all could come with us as I take Reign to her majesty Mirana the White Queen of Mamoreal. " Tarrant groaned he had hoped to have Reign to himself longer besides Valiant was there. * What if she prefers him to me he is less odd than I am and he's a unicorn for Christ sakes. *. " Oh I can't wait to see the White Palace again you'll love it Reign it's all white silver and a teal blue." Tarrant looked at Alice and smiled. * Of course Alice I'll just push her towards Valiant and try to keep him from my Reign as much as possible. * Reaching down to entwine his fingers with Reign " Alright lets go and when we get there Alice I have an old friend ye must meet."
( Well third chapter hope you like it next chapter: Princesses and Unicorns )