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Chapter 4

Underland had changed a lot over the few weeks Alice had been away. Because of the Red Queens defeat, Underland had grown brighter, happier and more beautiful. Colours more vibrant, smells sweeter and creatures more charming.

Alice smiled. She felt like she was home. How she had missed this place. She could feel the excitement growing with in her.

Lewis was aghast. His big blue eyes locked on the world in front of him. He daren't blink for fear he would miss something. Alice looked at him and smiled. This was the first time she was to share an adventure with someone from her world. And she liked it.

"Can it be?" said a voice, "I believe it is! Rose! Rose! She's back!"

Alice turned to see a flower bed no bigger than she was. A Daffodil looked at them eagerly.

"Hello there," Alice walked over to the bed, Lewis following in a daze.

A few other flowers turned to have a look at the outsiders, not many showing any interest.

"Rose! It's her!" the Daffodil nudging a Rose on her right, "Rose, she has come back!"

The rose peered at the two curiously.

"Daphne, it's not her"

"But it is!"

"She's much too lanky to be Alice."

"I beg your pardon," said Alice to the gossiping flowers, "But I could not help over hearing your conversation. I am Alice."

"I told you Rose!" shrieked Daphne with glee.

"Well, if it is so, why is that man with her? He shouldn't be here! And why is he wearing a dress?" argued the rose.

"Excuse me, Miss Daffodil," said Alice trying to get away from the subject, "Can you please tell me where my friends are?"

Lewis was still staring at flowers. His mouth hug open.

"They would be at the castle in Marmoreal." Sand the Daffodil.

"Don't tell them that! They could be imposters!"

"No they are not!" the Daffodil argued, "What do you think Iris?"

An Iris swung its head over to the bickering flowers and looked down at the pair.

"Oh no, that's definitely Alice!" she said flatly.

"Hmm! What do you think Prim?" the Rose asked the Primrose.

"They are definitely imposters. No doubt about it! I mean look at that one," she gestured to Lewis, "I have never seen anything more unnatural in my life. Imposters no doubt!"

A heated discussion broke out between the flowers.

Alice thought best to move away.

"Come on," she said to Lewis, "We know where they are now."

"Flowers can talk?" he stared at her in disbelief.

"Yes, although they are very vain and opinionated plants. Pay no attention to their remarks."

"I can see that," shooting a glance behind him.

They continued down the road. Alice was fairly confident with her surroundings, leading the way for them. Lewis on the other hand was trying to stay away from anything too unfamiliar.

"Well, I believe it's Alice!" said a voice, "unless my eyes are deceiving me which they rarely do."

"What was that?" Lewis asked nervously. A large grin appeared behind him. Then two eyes and at last a full head. Lewis timidly turned around. He jumped back as the body-less head moved closer.

"Chess!" Alice ran over and scratched the cat between the ears, "It's good to see you again."

"Likewise, my dear," he said and disappeared again.

"Um… Alice? I don't know if you realise this or not. But the cat doesn't have a head and it just disappeared!" said Lewis, starting to hyperventilate.

"Evaporating skills," said Chess as he appeared in full behind him, "Only the best have it."

Lewis scurried back over to Alice.

"Why do you grin so?" asked Lewis cautiously.

"Don't all cats grin?" questioned the cat appearing above him.

"No," demanded Lewis, "No they do not!"

"Well, if they live with people like you, then they must not have anything to smile about!" replied Chess with a superior tone. Alice could not help but giggle. Lewis was starting to get all worked up. He scowled at her. She tried to hide a smile on her face.

"Then why do grin now?" Lewis asked.

"Our dear Alice is here," he said appearing next to Alice, "Now we can rejoice for our Champion has returned."

"Chess, can you please take us to the others," said Alice eagerly, "It is a matter of urgency."

"Well then, away we go."

…

On ward they went. Alice was enjoying the trip, recalling her happy memories of Underland. Lewis followed behind, still jumpy from Chess. Chess happily lead the way, sometimes disappearing and reappearing next to Lewis, giving poor Lewis a terrible fright.

"Alice," whispered Lewis. Chess was at the front of the group, letting Lewis have some time to talk to Alice, "I don't like this cat. I don't trust him. He's too… too…"

"Don't worry Lewis; I have known Cheshire Cat longer than you. He's just teasing. It's his personality. You will like him soon enough. Even I had to warm up to him first.

…

They had now reached Marmoreal. A crowed of her friends had gathered at the front of the palace to meet them. They all waved and cheered when they saw her.

When they were no more than forty metres from the gate Alice broke out into a run. She was welcomed with an embrace by the crowed. They enveloped around her like a blanket. This was easy to do since she was still small.

"Callooh! Callay! For our Champion has returned!" shouted someone in the crowed.

"Callooh! Callay!" everyone replied.

Alice looked around for the person who had shouted. She found her dearest friend Tarrant Hightopp. He looked brighter than the last time. His smile wider and happier. He still wore his old hat on top of his flaming red hair. He opened his arms to her. She rushed into his hug.

Before she could say anything she was hugged by many more of her friends. Alice felt the happiest she had in a long while. She was now truly home. She was safe from Stayne if she stayed with her friends. She felt like she could fly. Wait a second; she was no longer touching the ground. She looked down to see Hatter lifting her above the crowed.

"Our champion is home!" they all cheered.

Well there you have it! As usual I have started on the next one. Now that I'm on holidays I have more time to write (Callooh! Callay!) so I will be probably getting the chapter to you very soon. If you have any ideas on how the story should progress or if I'm terrible or if I'm awesome, I'd like to hear it! TTFN!