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Prologue
Is all of this becoming natural, like breathing? Is it becoming a habit? Is this becoming a desire? I wasn't sure, but these questions are beginning to fill my mind. However the most important question to me, is do I like it? A person in the normal state of mind would say no, it's just survival. Killing another tortured person is cruelty. However, I am now questioning my state of mind.
I was sure by now, these beings were not sure what to think of me. They seemed to admire and love the way I killed. The eyes of each of them grew more menacing as they stared, deciding my fate. I knew there wasn't much more to come before they would finally break my mind to madness. The question was how. How did they plan to break me? Humiliation? Torture? They already did so much. I could feel my mind straining to keep hold of what sanity I had left.
"Hatter, I do say, she is amazing. Wherever did you find this girl?", the White Rabbit asked in marvel. The Mad Hatter adjusted his hat and smirked. His eyes were locked on me.
"The poor girl was lost, that is all. We simply took her in, didn't we March Hare?", Mad Hatter chuckled. The March Hare began to cackle and tug at his ears. My eyes then found Cheshire's. The one whom I needed to prove myself to the most.
His expression was unreadable, however I kept mine like a sheet. I was careful to keep all emotions and such hidden. Cheshire was the only one who seemed to know that I wasn't mad yet. If they did deem me mad, what would happen to me then?
"Cheshire, what did you think of our young lady's show?", Mad Hatter asked, snapping me back to the present. Everyone fell silent as they awaited his answer. His face remained indifferent but his eyes glared at me with dark intensions.
"It was an excellent form of entertainment, my dear friend. I think she is quite a treasure." Cheshire purred after a moment. The deranged being would cackle and cheer as they heard his approval. The Mad Hatter grasped my arm and wrapped it within his own. Cheshire then took my other arm and followed suit. The group began leading me down the path.
"Come, come my dear, we must get you dressed. Those rags from before won't due, and you cannot run around naked. Such nasty cuts, you need to be cleaned up as well." Cheshire grinned as his gaze shifted to my bare body. I looked to him then down at my body. I had almost forgotten that I was completely naked. Instantly, my face began to feel a rush of heat. I felt humiliated as they all had seen what no male had seen of my body.
"As far as bodies go, hers is quite appealing. I actually enjoy looking at the cuts. They flatter her so well." The Mad Hatter chuckled. His free hand had reached around a bit to gently caress my side. My legs wobbled as he touched me, causing my body to stumble. I knew it was a mistake as I heard all of them chuckle. I could practically hear their malicious thoughts. As we approached the end of the path, the shrubbery began to depart to reveal the Tweedle Manor once more.
"We need a feast for our dear guest. How about another tea party?" the March Hare asked with a crazed grin. The twins groaned along with the White Rabbit. My stomach squirmed with a nasty ache as I tried not to imagine having to eat another girl. It was a slight relief not to hear them all in agree on the idea.
"The tea parties get boring. How about something else?" the Tweedle Dum yawned. His twin mirrored the yawn and stretched as they walked towards their home. The rest of us would head towards the gate but Cheshire suddenly stopped and turned back to them with his devilish grin.
"You know my friends, it has been a while since we've had a ball at my house. How is that for an idea?" Cheshire purred. That seemed to grab their attention. The group looked around at each other and smirked. It was all I could do to keep myself from crying as they seemed to nod.
"Sounds like a fantastic idea, Cheshire. We should all grab a few snacks and a few dates. I wish to freshen up before we arrive though. We must look our best for balls, you know." the Mad Hatter chuckled. They began to depart and take their different routes at once, eager for this new event. Cheshire pulled me into his arms and walked into the dark forest once more, only his evil grin visible.
Author's note: Sorry for such a long wait, I have had a busy busy past few months and mix that with brain farts and writers block slowed my progress by more than I wanted. Please forgive me and I will try to write more on my next chapter. I wonder who will attend the ball and what will happen.
