Will You Love Your Hatter? Chapter 6: WHAT?!
The sky was still bright as we came out from the cave. Probably noon. The sun shined brightly on the sparkling waterfall,
it's a pleasing sight to look at. Then I looked at my Mirana; at her wet, shining hair, at her beautiful face when she turned
to look at me and grin. No, Mirana is the pleasing sight to look at. Everything seems to be a slow motion. I wouldn't mind
living with slow motion, with Mirana.
"Hatter? Come on."
Hmm? Oh, I have lost in my own mind again! I gave her a grin and walked smartly forward. But then, I forgot to look down
if there's any rock to support me; I fell.
This is embarrassing.
I shoved my head above the water and saw my queen looking at me in concern. "I'm alright!" I shouted and swam my way
to her.
The queen back away from her wet Hatter chuckled. "… Watch your way next time."
I grinned and grab my hat to- wait. Where is it? My hat! It's gone! No! I looked back at the water but nothing. There's nothing
but water! Then I turned to look at her highness, who was smiling.
"I think you lost something," she said and hand me my hat back. Oh my, my hat is so beautiful! I gently accepted the mad
hat and place it on my head. "A Hatter with no hat is not a Hatter," said the queen.
"Oh thank you!" I exclaimed and spread my arms to hug her, but didn't dare to do so. She is a queen and I'm just a Hatter.
So I kept my arm to myself. "Let's go!"
Everybody was staring at us again. They were all whispering and gossiping about us. I just knew it! I saw Chess, the grinning
cat, grinned and give me a thump up. Then the bloody Teresa came upon us. "Oh my dear queen, I have great news! I-
"We," Lacey cut in, "were planning to have a ball! Since your highness's leg is now well."
"It's just my ankle, dear," the queen smiled. "That's a wonderful idea…"
Teresa pushed DeLuna aside, "I'll send a message to the best dressmaker!"
We all turned to look at the talking cat. Chess grinned brightly and looked at me. "Hatter made some dresses for the queen
while her highness is away. I saw it with my own-
"There's NO ways I'm letting that mad man to measure the queen's body!" Teresa yelled so every resident of Marmoreal
could hear. I grinned to annoy Teresa even more.
The queen sigh, "Hatter, show me those dresses."
We all grinned, except for Teresa.
"The dress might not fit your highness perfectly," I said while the queen was changing in the other room.
"It's perfect," her voice is in the pleasing tone. The door knob slowly turned and the door moved away. Revealing a
beautiful- no, not just beautiful but the most beautiful woman I have ever seen in a life time. Yes, the dress did fit her
perfectly; it fits with her perfect face. What a perfection she is. I'm sure that the queen was saying something because
her lips were moving but right now, I can't hear a thing. I was to focus on her highness's face.
"TARRANT HIGHTOP!"
I jumped by being called in the direct name. I glared at DeLuna, who was laughing like she saw Mallymkun and Chess kiss.
"What?" I asked in annoyance.
"I was wondering what you will wear for the ball?" Mirana asked. I was surprised; I didn't even expect to be invited to the ball.
The only event I attended with the queen was tea parties… and the war.
"I don't know!" I said and shrugged.
"Well then, Lacey, contact the best suit maker here for Mr. Hightop. I will be expecting him to look astonishing." The queen
smiled and danced back into the room.
DeLuna clear her throat, waking me from the queen's beauty and walked away. I told you she was over-protective!
I looked at the mirror in shock as the reflection is not mine; he was wearing a white tuxedo, shiny white shoes, neat hair
and the worst, no hat! And look at my hair! It's all neat which means it's not attractive! I shook my head and my fizzy hair
puff out. Quickly, I grab my hat, flip it and wear it on my head. Ahh… better! I like it!
Then there's a knock on the door.
"Come in!" I exclaim excitedly, turned left to right, looking at myself.
Lacey DeLuna came in; she was dressed in white, non-puffy dress, her black hair tied up and her face was full of amazement.
"O…k. Where have to taken Hatter you "Not Hatter"!?" she joked and put her hands on her hip.
"In Mirana's heart," I replied and smoothen my jacket. DeLuna laughed and said, "Well you better hurry up," she looked at
her watch, "the ball started eleven minutes ago, dumbo! The queen is waiting!" She ran off. I take a look at the mirror one last
time and march smartly from the room.
The ball took place in the queen's garden. Everyone was there, staring at me which I couldn't care less and continue my way.
Chess was flirting with a female white cat. March Hare and Mallymkun laughed as Chess got rejected; the two friends always
sit together. I walked passed Teresa, who gave me a glare and an evil smirk. Then I saw the White Rabbit who had just arrive
as well. He's a little late. Ms. DeLuna was talking to a dark, tall and handsome man- wait, a knight! Lucky girl! That's when I
saw her, her highness. She was talking to ladies-in-white; her hair was tied up in a bun, except for the two short curly piece
of hair on the side on her face. She gave me a quick glare and look back at her friend but then looked back at me, staring and
stopped talking. Her friends too, looked at me then smiled at each other and walked away from my queen. I smiled my best
smile, charming smile.
"Hatter?" the queen asked, her eyes sparkled and her lips curled up into a smile. "You look… lovely."
I grinned and walked closer to her, "You do too, your highness." I bowed, taking my hat off first. I looked up at my Mirana and
saw her curtsy as well. "Would you like some tea?"
"TEA?"
We both turned and ducked just in time; my queen ducked the cups while I ducked the jar. March Hare and Mallymkun laugh like
mad. I couldn't help but snickered.
"Mirana of Marmoreal."
We both turned again; a tall, handsome, and blond man was dressed in white. He was even taller than me! His broad shoulder
tells me that he is not an ordinary man. He gave my queen a charming smile, "Your highness is the real beauty of Marmoreal."
The queen smiled her usual smile, "Well, thank you. I have never seen you before in Marmoreal."
He grinned proudly, "I am from a far, far away land." I glared at him then at my queen then at him again. Ha! He ignored me!
"Welcome to Marmoreal," the white queen said and curtsy. Then something happen; the man kneeled down, take her highness's
hand and kiss it for quite an inappropriate time. O.k.! That's it!
"This is Tarrant Hightop… my and hatter and my knight," the queen introduce me politely to this blondy.
Wait, WHAT?!
"Oh hello," the man simply said and look back at my queen. "I'll be seeing you soon, your highness." He grinned and walked
away smartly.
Mirana and I exchange look, "He seems friendly," she said with a weak smile. I was about to disagree but was interrupted.
"Everybody, please listen!" Teresa announced. "To night, our beloved queen, The White Queen, had recovered fully from her
injury. Your highness, please come here and sit on the chair. I have a surprise for you."
The queen grinned and walked dramatically to her seat. I looked at Teresa, there's something wrong. Teresa's eyes are in the
bright, evil and blue tone that usually happen when she finally tricked me or think of an evil plane. No, not think of an evil plan
but committed the evil plan. I tried to look for DeLuna but no where to be seen… oh no.
"To night is the moment of hope," Teresa continued, "because tonight I proudly announce the queen's engagement!"
"WHAT?!" the queen and I shouted at the same time. But instead of looking at my queen, everyone was looking at me, even
the queen. Maybe because I shouted louder and in a very high pitch tone. I quickly coughed and grinned, "Hair ball!"
Everyone looked back at their unhappy queen. So this is why she's so happy, that bloody Teresa! Slurking urpal slackush scrum!
"Oh well, I have a list of names, well, names of knights and princes from other land. The name are; Israc of Issym, Blac of
Breameroom, Knight Adam, Lowric of Lovington, Kinght Zommeric and Knight Xian. These knight and princes must complete
the tasks that are given to them to prove themselves that they are worthy enough to rule the kingdom… and the queen's
heart!" Teresa ended her speech.
Most of the people chuckled to her joke, well, it's not a joke it's the truth. All the knights and princes stood up in front proudly
and (sadly for me) they are all handsome and tall. I sighed and tried to keep my tears in. All the good memories of me and
the White Queen started to come back. I walked away quietly, unnoticeable and uncontrollably upset. I knew I shouldn't have
come. This must be the reason why Teresa invited me here. All the excitement for disappointment.
"Wait! I have another name!"
I looked up and saw DeLuna rushed to the confusing Teresa. "What now? Who?" Teresa asked, trying to peak on the paper
that DeLuna was holding.
"The last name is… Tarrant of Hightop!" Lacey read it loudly, cheerfully and proudly. Wait, is that me? Tarrant of Hightop?
"What?!" Teresa shouted. "Tarrant is just a mad, moronic hatter! And it's not "Tarrant of Hightop" It's just "Tarrant Hightop"!
Tarrant is not a knight of princes! He's a hatter!"
Lacey grinned and looked at my queen, whose eyes was now sparkled and try to hind her smile. "This is the last name I
have here. Are you satisfied?" DeLuna asked.
Mirana stood up, "Yes, yes I am. Tarrant Hightop, please come to the front."
I walked up to the front, and stand next to the knight called Xian. Being the shortest and the maddest made me proud of
myself.
"My queen," the blond man, Lowric of Lovington, walked up to her highness. "Tarrant is just a hatter, I'm afraid he is not
capable of these tasks-
Lacey blocked his way to the queen, "Lowric, please, Tarrant had been in war with the queen herself! What about you,
sir? Have you?"
Lowric was about to argue but was interrupted by the knight next to me, "I agree with lady DeLuna. Give him a chance!"
Knight Xian said, grinned and winked at Lacey. Oh, it's him! The knight that was talking to DeLuna. He looked at me, smiling
and nodded. I smiled and tipped my hat. He's friendly!
The queen cleared her throat, trying to get attention. "Well then, my knights, princes and a hatter," she grinned at me.
"Have a great even, enjoy the ball."
While everybody was leaving, I was still standing there, looking at my love. She was watching her guests leave the garden then
she saw me. The queen smiled and gave me a goodnight wave. I couldn't resist blowing her a sweet dream kiss. My love smiled
shyly, shook her head and walked away. No matter what, I'll pass and complete every task. I promise.
A/N: I hope you enjoy that! Read and review please! Thank you!