The Doormouse ran as fast as she could, until she arrived at the home of the Mad Hatter. He was sitting at his usual spot at the tea table, but didn't seem to be acting like himself. He wasn't even drinking his tea! The Doormouse hopped onto the table and dashed up to the Mad Hatter.
"Tarrant, I've got some wonderful news!" said the Doormouse.
"Not now, Mally." said the Mad Hatter.
"But it's about Alice! She and the Knave are going to produce an heir for Underland's throne."
"A child?"
"She doesn't care about your feelings, Tarrant. Not like I do."
"They'll raise the child to follow in their shadows. It will become just like them. I cannot let that happen. I must protect Underland's future."
"What do you mean?"
"I have to take the child once it's born. By force, if necessary. I'll rally an army if I must."
"Well, I actually had something else in mind-"
"Thank you, Mally. You've just managed to save Underland from a terrible fate."
The Mad Hatter patted The Doormouse on the head and rushed inside his house.
"What have I done?" said The Doormouse.
Six weeks went by, and Ilosovic couldn't help but notice that something was extremely wrong with Alice. She was tired all through the day, constantly vomitting, and would hardly eat a thing. Ilosovic finally became so concerned, that he allowed the castle's doctor to take a look at her; while he was forced to wait impatiently in the halls. The White Rabbit and the Dodo bird were with him the entire wait.
"What if she's dying?" said Ilosovic.
"Now, your Majesty. You mustn't think that way." said The White Rabbit.
"The Queen has always been strong in both strength and mind, sir." said the Dodo Bird.
Just then the doctor stepped into the halls and told Ilosovic about Alice's illness. Afterwards, the doctor showed Ilosovic into the chamber, where Alice was sleeping quietly.
"She needs her rest, now. Be brief." said the doctor.
The doctor left the chamber and Ilosovic went to Alice's bedside. He ran his fingers through her hair, which caused Alice to stir. She opened her eyes and smiled at Ilosovic.
"We've done it, Alice." whispered Ilosovic.
Ilosovic leaned closer to Alice and kissed her on the lips.
"Eight more months." said Alice, giving a weak smile.