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(A/N: Mari's name is not pronounced the same "Mary", it's prounounced as "May-ree'" So Mary Gowland and Mari do not have the same first name. Just thought I should clear that up!)

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Have you ever seen a male Ladybug? Or even thought that a Ladybug could actually be male? Of course, all Ladybugs can't be ladies, because it takes a male Ladybug and female Ladybug to reproduce- correct? Does that just mean that all Ladybugs look the same? Do they try their hardest to differentiate themsleves in front of people? Do they feel bad that nobody could tell the difference between one Ladybug and the other? Have they ever questioned their purpose of being a helpless and almost unoticable Ladybug? What is a Ladybug's purpose in life? Do they even have a purpose? Or are they just here for our amusement? Surely, I wouldn't know. Because, I am not a Ladybug.

"Ah...We see you've noticed. You see my sweet, only the Role-holders of Wonderland have the priveldge of having a face. We ourselves, did not have a face until we were given the Role as the Queen of the Country. It all has to do with te game. It's a complicated thing to explain, and we would rather not burden a pretty head as yours with such thoughts."

I understood what she said yet I didn't, but I decided to go along with it anyway. Then all the sudden, night fell upon us again like a large star-covered blanket.

"Oh." She says "It seems that night has fallen rather early today. Come, let's get inside. It's not safe to wander after dark." We both walk back to the inside of the castle, only to be somewhat stopped by a nervous looking face-less gaurd.

"Your Majesty! Peter White has been in a wild frenzy looking for you and the outsider. He wants to speak to her as soon as possible! He says he'll shoot off the head of any maid or gaurd until he sees her!"

I look up Vivaldi, who seemed mad as hell. "That stupid rabbit! He needs to learn some self-control! We suppose he can see her,we were hoping to have her to ourselves but we don't need anymore dead bodies laying around and about. Very well than, lead her to him."

From the sounds of it, this 'Peter' was a crazy physco. But, I trust Vivaldi not send me to my death-bed. Plus, this guy shouldn't just be killing people! "I'm terribly sorry dear, but the Prime Minister has been wanting to see you since he heard you've arrived. I don't feel like putting up with his whining and gun-shots so please put up with him. I will see you at Supper~" She gives me a quick hug before letting me follow the gaurd.

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"Sir White, I have the outsider!" We had walked up countless stairs and past thouands of halls, and frankly I was growing tired of walking everywhere. The "Peter White" Vivaldi was complaining about was a tall, snowy white haired guy about maybe ninteen or eighteen, He had circular glasses and red crimson eyes behind them. Where those rabbit ears on the top of his head? Oh lord, that's what the Queen meant by 'That stupid rabbit!' And the weird part is, why does he seem so familiar?

He looks over his shoulder and runs straight toward me "Mari Adrianna! Your here! Your actually here! Oh my dear Alice will be SO pleased with me~" Whats up the rhymes? I swear I've heard his voice before too! "Come, let's go to my room. I absolutely HAVE to speak to you."

We walk over to his room, and I lay on his bed. Probably shouldn't have done that, but these Wonderland matresses are as soft as clouds. "I see you've made yourself at home. Anywho, I have something to ask of you," I look up at him "And that would be?" He smiles and adjust his glasses "You see, there is another outsider here. Her name's Alice. Her game is over, but she chooses to stay here. I brought her here you see, but I'm afraid she's starting to get lonely. That's why I want you to meet her! Maybe having a girl from the surface will cheer her up! She's a very sweet girl, I'm sure you'll love her just as much as I still do!" I look up at him. It would be nice to have another girl to talk to, so I have no problem with befriending her. I couldn't help but remember the line from the original story 'Alice follows the white rabbit down the rabbit-hole'.

He started saying some other stuff, but I was too distracted by those bunny-ears. Bunnies are one of my favorite animals...so cute. I really have an urge to pet them. Should I? No! I don't want to be weird.

"Mari, what on earth are staring at?"

I pop out of my haze, great he noticed? "O-Oh I'm sorry! I must've not been payng attention. So sorry. Please continue." I shake my head nervously. He simply gives me that "What an odd girl..." look before continuing. "Well," he starts "Much to the Queen's dismay, I would like to take you to meet her myself. Tomorrow at noon. Be ready!"

A/N: Just thought I might add, in that little opening paragraph- Mari is talking about Faceless. Anyway, changed the title and summary! Short chapter is kinda short ಥ‿ಥ Please R&R! Thank you for reading~