-Chapter Four-

"Are you positive, Helios? About Hybrid?" The Queen of Hearts stared in the man's eyes, making him turn to stone. "Yes, Morpheus told me of this," The queen's beady eyes widened before she laughed. "Well, isn't this a glorious day! I finally can find this evil girl!" Her red nails tapped against the side of the throne before she stood.

Helios took a step back and grimaced. "Do not worry my boy, your payement will be given very soon," With that, Helios was taken from the room, but not before he just happened to notice a boy sitting in the far corner, crying.

"Boy, what is your name?" He lifted his head, tear streaks covering his pale face. The boy wore a ripped red cloak over a baggy shirt. His feet barely covered by a pair of sandals, and his dark green eyes nearly shut from the bruises covering them.

"A-Ari," Was his broken response.

Helios was pushed out of the room just as the boy was thrown from his sight. "Ari? This isn't good,"

-Chapter Five-

*Crunch, Crunch*

How are there fall leaves when it's winter?

Hybrid lowered her head underneath the hood of her cloak. Everything was silent in the black forest, that is until a wicked laugh echoed from the darkness. She came to a sudden halt, as a figure landed on the branch nearby. "Poor, poor Hybrid," His voice was filled with amusement, annoying the girl.

"Cheshire Cat," She hissed. The man's wicked yellow eyes appeared from the shadows, confirming who this man was. "Why are you here?" Hybrid questioned, her blood red eyes narrowed in even more annoyance. "I have my reasons," He answered.

Hybrid began to walk, when Cheshire appeared infront of her, grinning beyond compare. "Wait," He demanded. The girl tilted her head back and scowled. "What?" Her voice and anger began to rise. "I heard that you are going to bring back my angel."

"Where'd you hear that, cat?"

"From your friend, the White Rabbit," Hybrid scowled in anger. "Well, I'm not doing it for you. She is my sister if you forgot," The cat slithered closer, smiling even more. "Yes, I know. I see a little of her in you, Hybrid," The girl scowled again.

"Leave, cat!" She hissed, venom now dripping from her words. The Cheshire Cat grinned wickedly. "Well, well, no need to be so hostile. Keep the claws back," The cat turned towards the trees, his tail whipping around.

"I hope to see you again, Hybrid," With that, Cheshire Cat disappeared into the darkness.

Stupid cat.

'Hybrid...,'

A voice called from the shadows.

Pain.

Stop.

Stop.

STOP!

'Hybrid...,'

Please

Go Away.

Fall to floor.

Hide.

Run.

Hide.

No

'You cannot run from me Hybrid,'

A hand reached out.

Breathe.

Breathe.

No...

Stay away!

Please, stay away

Footsteps.

Closer,

Closer.

Back. Stay back.

'You cannot keep control, Hybrid,'

No.

Stop!

A body. A skeletal body.

Save me.

'Stay away, beast!' It screached.

'Stay away!'

A blinding light.

Silence.

The body.

Closer.

Closer.

Stop.

Kneel.

Look at body.

'Are you alright, child?' Nod.

'Come with me,'

Reach.

Grab hand.

Stand.

Breathe.

'Come,'

Follow.

Safe.

I am...safe.