Again, I don't own Pandora Hearts and Crimson Shell. Luckily though. 'Cause with the new chapter published each month, it getting even more complicated for me to understand xD

Advise: MAY CONTAIN SPOILER ON THE LASTEST CHAPTER OF PANDORA HEARTS.

Again, silence fell in the room. William couldn't deny that their surprise expression was satisfying him. Only Break's face was annoying him. This guy didn't seem to be moved much about this big news.

'' Then, if Glen is Xeno and Lacie is Claudia… What does that have to do with the Will of Abyss? '' asked blindly Oz, not getting the idea.

The Thorn sighed. He sat back in the chair behind his piano.

'' It shall all makes sense when I'll tell you that Lacie and Claudia are connected to the soul of the Will of Abyss. Since this Will… is their power. ''

Oz took a step back, shock and wondering at the same time about this new information.

'' Their power, how could it… ''

'' How, for now, isn't important. It is important to know that Lacie is Alice's mother. '' added William, his eyes was only set on Claudia. '' Lacie was made as a sacrifice to the abyss as needed for the upcoming of the new Glen, as a child of misfortune. She was the sister of Oswald, the last Glen… Since Alice look alike Lacie, Glen tried to protect her… ''

'' Wait, wasn't Glen the bad one in this story? '' Elliot interrupted, a bit confuse.

'' Actually, I can't tell… I still don't know everything about Oswald and the tragedy of Sablier… '' Begin William, feeling at the same time useless from not knowing more about it.

'' Oswald… '' repeated Alice out loud. '' Oswald… ''

Somehow, this name remembered her something. However it was such a faraway memory that she was having a hard time recalling it. The feeling of it was warm and hurtful at the same time. Alice. She. She had a brother… A brother… The Black Rabbit was trying to acknowledge these facts, but it seems so distant to her… She couldn't even remember… Lacie was her mother…? So she did have a mother and wasn't only a being created in the abyss. This thought was heartwarming even if her family was gone. At least, she did have one. But, what about her father? How did she become a chain? There was still so many questions to ask. Though, now, Alice was getting closer to the truth.

'' Wait. Doesn't that mean that Dia die in Pandora hearts world? And Xeno too…? '' asked Melissa in her innocent way. '' Again… They couldn't be together… That's so sad… ''

'' Not to say that they were born as sister and brother… '' responded Robbin, probably knowing that Claudia feeling for Xeno were more than those of a sister for his brother.

William had for once to agree that those two had come out with two good points of view, making him even question his judgment. Could he have been wrong at some point? If Claudia was Lacie… She would have waked up for her slumber since she can't exist anymore and Pandora Heart's world. Or could she have gone into another world? Or perhaps some memory, some part of Lacie's soul still exists in this other world? Or at last, had the Thorn been wrong all along and Lacie wasn't Claudia…? Then the only other person who fit in Dia characteristic is… William stops his thoughts there. He needed to think about it more, to get more information before jumping to conclusion. However, he decided to keep a close eye on Alice… Just in case. There was also Glen death… Why would Claudia stay in a world where Xeno isn't anymore. This thing was getting even more complicated. But, for now, he needed more information on Lacie and Glen. If only they could have Jack's help… And his first plan was no more working. He should have known. Getting four chains inside of Gilbert… To do so, he would need Vincent, children of misfortune, and Glen sealed soul.

When the Thorn opened his mouth again, it was in a disappoint ton that he told everyone that they would have to search for more information. All he has searched for so long was now compromised. All his work had been for nothing since he was back right from the start. Oz party had to continue to search for information on the tragedy of Sablier and to get Alice's memory back. And, in the end, Elliot sword wasn't given much help either.

'' Reo, are you sure you recall this girl as Lacie? '' The Thorn interrogated Elliot servant.

Before answering the teen hesitated. He was glad his hairs were covering half of his face from the other. At least this way, they couldn't see how much he becomes pale.

'' Well… I guess… yes… ''

'' I see. '' responded William, still unsure of what to think anymore. '' Well, for now, I'll send you back in your world. I need to think more. Continue to search for Alice's memory and information on the Tragedy of Sablier. And don't hesitate on using Melissa, Robbin and Lace help. They may not look like it, but they can… sometimes… be of good help, I guess. ''

With that said, and without giving attention to Elliot complaining, who hadn't talked since he found out about Reo, knowing memory of Glen… He sends them back to their world. Once that's done, he sighed. Ruskin moved toward him.

'' This isn't going to help much. ''

'' I know. '' replied the Thorn, now angry.

'' How long are you going to keep those three from their association? You know… I'm kind of running out of idea to explain why Lace, Melissa and Robbin are absent to their usual work… And the association is becoming even more insistent… '' pathetically said Ruskin, feeling even now the pressure of his superior in his back.

'' Find a way. '' answered coldly William at the same time he pointed him the door to leave him alone.

In Pandora heart's world, Oz and co appeared right in front of Barma's house, with obviously Elliot, Reo and Break in addition. On the front of the house, resting on one of the columns supporting the entrance was standing Rufus, staring at them.

'' You're late. '' he said before slowly turning his eyes to meet Break. '' And with bad company. ''