[ A/N: hey ! if you are new to my little series, welcome. If not, welcome back c:

This chapter, i felt, might be a bit hard to understand if i don't explain it. Before i wrote the first chapter, i was looking for a new villain to cast and i noted that there were a few characters that hadn't been added in the disney's alice in wonderland film- and a lightbulb popped up!

Basically, i had this idea that alice knew other characters in her first visit to Wonderland, but as she grew older, she forgot about them except the main characters (Hatter, Cheshire, Red Queen, etc.) the ones that were ignored were taken to a dark part of Wonderland called the Shadowlands. This chapter is going to be a flashback of the new villain of my story talking with Alice when she first arrived, and how he ended up- but it's really Iracebeth that is telling the story to Maisie and the others.

I hope that made sense. Any questions or concerns, please inbox me. I like criticism and i'm open to any ideas that my readers may have ! thanks guys. ]

Her hair was blonde. Her eyes were full of wonder, such innocence should be preserved surely. Her blue dressed sparkled with light, flowing softly in the warm breeze. The young girl walked towards me, holding hands with Mirana, our beautiful queen. The queen gave me a graceful curtsy, her white dress scrapping the walk-way and stood back up properly. The little one quickly followed Mirana, which caused me to chuckle. I gripped the spear tightly in my hand and saluted them both, holding my white-gloved hand up to my helmet and sat it back down onto the end of the spear.

"Greetings, your majesty!" I said in my strong voice. My mother told me that I would be a commander when I grew up, due to how deep my voice developed over the years and how I was chivalrous with every Underland inhabitant that crossed my path. It was true; I truly admired people and their generosity. Above all, I loved the attention I got as the Head White Knight of Marmoreal. I got praised daily, given huge banquets thrown in my honor of protecting Mirana all of these years and gifts that never ceased to end.

"Hello Donte," Mirana greeted me in her soft tone. "I would like to introduce Alice, a visitor from a far away land." My blue eyes peered through the helmet, looking down at the small girl. She gave me a bright smile, but I could tell she was unsure what to think about me. I wondered if I frightened her, so in order to contain my likeable behavior, I placed the spear down on the marble ground and removed my helmet. My platinum hair poked up, standing up like I had been electrified. Alice giggled, covering her mouth with her hand as I pulled the strands back down with my gloved hands.

"He is funny!" she remarked, letting go of Mirana's hand and walked closer to me. "Hello Mr. Donte, I'm Alice Kingsleigh." Her small hand stuck out and she continued to smile up at me. Since I towered over her, I kneeled down in front of her and carefully shook her hand.

"Hello Alice," I responded with a small smile. "It's lovely to have you visiting Wonderland. Are you having fun?" Alice nodded her head wildly, her blonde hair bobbing back and forth.

"Yes! The White Queen and I were to have a spot of tea before I leave. Would you like to join us?" Alice questioned boldly, while Mirana giggled under her breath. I liked the child; she wasn't like the others. She was very curious, but could be strong enough to hold herself on her own.

"I'm afraid I have matters to take care of, but I hope you enjoy your tea," I informed her. Alice looked a bit sad, but understood and Mirana took her away from me. I flashed them each a smile, and then returned the helmet back onto my head.

"He doesn't seem too bad!" I commented, interrupting Iracebeth's storytelling. She shot me a glare, folding her hands over her chest.

"I haven't even gotten to the good part," she hissed towards me. I tilted my head, thinking for a moment. I had gone with Alice to Wonderland the first time, why don't I remember this Donte? Oh right! Now I remembered. I was with Iracebeth at the time, playing that odd game of croquet. I settled back into Time's side, continuing to listen to the story.

"Anyway, Alice and you left shortly after that," Iracebeth began.

I missed Alice, and I felt like she missed me too. I seemed to fade away with the memories of her, feeling more empty than usual. I tried to tell Mirana how I felt, but she told me I was being silly. I wasn't.

Then, she came back. She was much older, but still had that same head of blonde hair. I was so excited to meet her, but when I raced to greet her, Alice only asked me this one question that drove me insane,

"Who are you?"

Who am I?! I gritted my teeth and stomped off, anger boiling in my veins. How could she forget me? Alice was so sweet, but yet- She had forgotten! I couldn't control my rage, as I began to attack a few of my fellow soldiers. They were teasing me, seeing the tears in my eyes and I couldn't handle it.

Only one died from my hand.

Mirana banished me from Marmoreal, upset at my behavior but I didn't care. I didn't. I loved Alice, but she loved that strange Hatter instead. I despised her; I wish she was dead.

Before I knew it, I was in the darkness. A few other inhabitants were there, explaining to me that this was the Shadowlands, a place for the forgotten. I could barely make out anything, only letting the voices guide me through the dark pathways. That day, my heart died. I wasn't my strong self anymore.

My platinum hair turned black as night, my blue eyes became an eerie green color and my warm skin was cracked and cold. I wanted revenge on Mirana and Alice for hurting me this way. I wanted to hurt them, like how they hurt me.

My name was no longer the White Knight; no. I was the Black Knight.

Holding my breath, I realized I was gripping too tightly onto Time. I was already feeling frightened of this man, even though he was just an emotional wreckage, like how Iracebeth had been. I slowly loosened my grip when Iracebeth ended her tale and held my head in my hands. This knight seemed crazy.

"So- Where can we find this man?" Time asked, raising an eyebrow.

"There is no way to get to the Shadowlands unless you are forgotten by Alice," Iracebeth informed us. "It's impossible to track down the Black Knight. He leaves no trails of his presence, except if he wants to be found." I leaped up, pointing dramatically to the window.

"The black sand! That must from him!" I gasped out loud.

"Probably. I've heard stories that the Shadowlands is only black sand alone," Iracebeth hinted. "We must hurry if we want to save my sister. Who knows what could have happened to her." I bit my lip, nodding.

"Right! Okay," I began. "We need everyone we can get. We'll split into groups, and search every corner of Wonderland." Before I could even blink, all of my old friends had returned. Cheshire grinned at me with his wide smile, the twins laughed happily, Hatter topped his hat off at me, Bayard wagged his tail with happiness, and the Bandersnatch flopped about like a small puppy. There were also a few White Guards that decided to stay behind to watch Marmoreal.

"Tell us what to do, Maisie," McTwisp murmured. "It's up to you."

"McTwisp, you, Mally and Bayard travel to gardens of Underland. Iracebeth, take the Bandersnatch and search Witzend. Hatter, you and Cheshire go to the Red Desert. Tweedle dee and Tweedle dum can go to Tulgey Wood, while Time and I stay in Salazen Grum." They all agreed to their locations, and without further ado, they raced off in search of our beloved queen.

"Where is that?" Time asked me, leaning close.

"Oh, it's someplace positively marvelous," I responded sarcastically as I reached for one the horses a White Guard had given me. "You'll see." Time made a face as we both hopped on. He held onto me for dear life, staring down at the ground. "You don't like horses?"

"I'm not very fond of them," he admitted.

"Don't worry," I giggled back at him and allowed the horse into a full trot, making Time whimper. "You'll be fine."