Note: I will be switching the point of view to first as I think it will benefit the story better. Thanks for reading!

Chapter the Third

We walked in silence for a while, I still wasn't sure if I could trust Chessur fully yet. But he was helping me find my way home, so he couldn't be all bad.

"So Chessur, what can you tell me about Underland?" I asked, desperately trying to break the silence.

"What do you want to know?" he asked as he swirled in the air. I guess he didn't simply walk anywhere.

"Who is in charge of this place?"

"The White Queen currently rules over Underland. But before her, there was another who dictated this land. She was called the Red Queen. She is the older sister of the White Queen."

"Let me guess, she didn't like it that her younger sister was ruling and not her." I said bluntly.

Chessur chuckled at that. "I do not know why Absolem called you stupid, you're very sharp."

I blushed a little, I rarely was called smart. People thought I was crazy or just odd; they never paid any attention to the fact that I was smart.

"There was a war almost twenty years ago between the two sisters that nearly threatened our way of life. It was horrible and most of us lost hope. However, that was before we had our champion."

"Champion?"

"The Queens themselves do not fight, they pick their best fighters, champions, and they do battle. Ours was from a faraway place and had no idea what Underland was. But in the end, she pulled through for us."

I couldn't help but smile. This person's story reminded me a princess story aunt Margret used to read to me before bed.

"Did he live happily ever after?" I asked.

His smile fell. Mine did as well.

"Sadly no. She did fall in love, marry, and start a family. But another war that was starting shortly after the first threatened her family. Let's just say that while she is living and is still married, she is not living a fairytale life."

"Oh." Was all I could say. So I guess not all people get their peaceful endings.

I was lost in thought so when we came upon an entrance to a castle my head started spinning again.

"What are we doing here? I thought you were taking me home."

"I am, but Absolem informed me that you were not well and that the journey home would be too much in your condition. That and the fact you are still small in size, but no matter we can fix that." He said as we passed creatures that looked like white playing cards.

"What is this place?"

"The White Queen's castle in Marmoreal."

"Are we allowed to be here, I don't want to trespass." I felt worried.

"We are welcomed, if not the guards would have stopped us. The Queen is a friend of mine, as are most of the people who live here."

We came upon a kitchen where a hare who looked a little unbalanced was cooking.

"You're late for tea!" he yelled as he threw a pot at my head, which thankfully missed.

"Do not worry, he does that every time. Now where is it?" Chessur said as he went about the room. When he came to a shelf he smiled. "Here it is." he came back to me holding a small bit of cake that said 'Eat Me' written in icing.

"I would not eat that yet if I was you, not until we find a suitable dress for you to wear once your big."

I nodded and put they cake in my pocket.

We left the kitchen and followed a hallway that lead to a large bedroom.

"Chessur, this looks like somebody's room." I said as I took account of items that appeared to be personal possessions.

He was looking through a wardrobe. "Yes it is. It belongs to our champion and her husband." He said casually.

My breath caught in my lungs. "Then we shouldn't be in here going through her stuff!"

"She wouldn't mind lending a dress to a person in need. Besides, she is the only person in this castle close enough to your size. Ah here."

He pulled out a dress that looked so similar to the one I had on this morning. The color was a pale blue, but this one didn't have lace and wasn't as puffy as mine had been.

"It may be a bit big, but we can always tie a lace around the center to hold it up." He said. "I'll give you a few minutes to change. Just eat the cake and you'll be normal size again."

With that Chessur vanished, leaving me alone for the first time since I came to this place. I took the cake out and swallowed it. It was strange, I felt light headed at first, but then I began to grow. When I stopped, I was me again. I pulled on the dress and found that Chessur had been right, it was slightly too big. But in the corner of the room I found a ribbon that matched the dress on a table. I tied it on and the dress fitted a little better.

"Are you done?" I heard Chessur ask from the hall.

"Yes."

He entered and stopped as he looked at me.

"I must say it looks beautiful on you." He complimented.

"Thanks, I never really thought I looked good in dresses. I always wanted to wear trousers instead, but my aunt wouldn't hear of it."

"Well to me it would be a shame for someone with your looks to waste them wearing men's clothing."

I just shrugged as we left the room, my head was still hurting. I leaned against a door frame to keep my balance. Chessur took notice.

"Why don't you wait in there while I talk to the Queen." He suggested pointing to the room we were standing in front of. I nodded and stumbled my way in.

When I looked around, I couldn't believe what I was seeing. It was a workshop, filled with ribbons and fabrics and buttons and so much more! I did notice the vast amount of hats though. Each hat was more stunning and unique as the next! I was in heaven, this was my dream workshop.

I was so happy in fact that I didn't even realize when someone came into the room.