Oh my... it's been awhile, hasn't it? *sigh* So sorry... I'm preparing for the school year to start back, and still trying to beat this writer's block. Which is why this chapter was written in pieces... so forgive its mistakes if you find any. Updates will get slower. I can promise that. And if you're reading this, it means you've been keeping up with this story. I was very disappointed with the lack of reviews on the last chapter... but I know you guys are busy too, and you'll review when you can :D

Thank you, ElisabethHightopp for your wonderful advice, and chrissyissy (loyal reviewer), my character Bladelyn is for you :) Thank you for giving me the strength to write the second half of this chapter.

Let the smutty smut begin now. This is my first time posting anything close to this... so please let me know what you think.

A soft pink blush was spreading across her white skin. "Hatter," she whispered, her fingers burying themselves in my hair. I ran two fingers down the side of her neck, my heart pounding with the sensation of her pulse.

"What is it, love?" I asked, inhaling deeply. Her scent was strong… stronger than usual. I couldn't help but wonder if it was fear or arousal that was stinging my nose… but I felt my trousers become tighter at the thought of the latter.

"This is wrong, Hatter," she told me. "We've yet to… we've yet to be married…"

I pressed my lips to her ear before taking a delicate lobe into my mouth. She gasped for a moment and then relaxed into a gentle purr. "Oh, Hatter…" she moaned.

"That's right," I grinned, untying the lacing at the top of her dress. "Say my name, Alice… call me your Hatter."

The bulge in my trousers became larger as my hand slid into her blouse and cupped one of her pert breasts. Her breath hitched eagerly and I felt her dainty little hands squeezing my shoulders. "Please, Hatter," she groaned. "I can't take this…"

I leaned down and pulled on the delicate material to reveal her dusty rose colored nipples. Slowly I licked one… then pulled it into my mouth. She cried out and dug her nails into my shoulder blades.

"See what you do to me, lass?" I grinned, taking one of her hands and leading it down to my swollen crotch. "I just want you so badly…"

"Then take me," she beamed.

"W-what? Are you sure, dearest?"

She hitched up her skirt and pulled her knickers down to her ankles. Her opening was soaking wet and pulsing hard. "I'm sure," she said.

I pulled my sex organ out of my trousers and she licked her lips. "I… I didn't expect it to be so large," she squeaked.

I leaned over her and positioned the engorged head at her tight little entrance. "I love you Alice…"

"I love you too, my Hatter."I took a deep breath and began to push my way in…

"Hatter!"

I nearly jumped out of my skin as Alice peeked around the corner of my workshop door. I quickly turned my back to her, hiding my erection with the mannequin I had been working with. "Ummm… yes, love?" I tried.

"Are you alright?" she asked. I could hear her graceful footsteps against the hard stone floor. Oh, please… for the love of all that is good and holy… do not come over and see me…

"I'm fine dearest."

"Oh… okay," her tone was unconvinced. "I just came to check on you… the queen and I have some business that might keep us away for a few extra hours after dark, and I wanted to make sure that you'll be okay heading home alone."

I sighed and looked down at my feet. "The carriage will bring you back to me after you're done?"

"Of course."

I turned around and smiled, glad that my… err… manly area… had finally settled down. "That will be fine, love. I'll have dinner ready when you arrive."

"Thank you, Hatter."

As she left the room, I silently cursed myself for allowing my thoughts to wander while working.

"You must be Alice."

The young mouse was rather handsome with bright blue eyes and white fur. His disposition was quite cold as he approached me from across the floor. I looked back at Mirana and she raised her eyebrows while shaking her head. Great, I thought. She doesn't recognize him either.

"My name is Bladelyn… I'm Mallymkun's cousin," he bowed.

"Oh," I smiled warmly. "It's very nice to meet you then… I suppose you're looking for Mally? If you'll go through the woods, you should find a clearing and she will be-"

"I'm not looking for Mally," he interrupted sharply.

Mirana stepped down and floated over to my left side. "There's no need to be rude sir… we only want to help. Is there a particular reason that you've traveled here?"

He was like stone… unfeeling, uncaring, un… living. There was just something terrifying about the way he stared at me with pure, unaltered hatred. I felt my hand shaking and Mirana reached out to take it in her own.

"I'm looking for a man by the name of Tarrant Hightopp," he said. "Would you happen to know where I could find him?"

Mirana and I exchanged looks.

"I'm sorry, sir," she stated slowly, "Tarrant is busy at the moment. Being the only hatter in the country, you can imagine that his schedule gets quite full at times! Perhaps you'd like to come back later… for dinner, maybe?"

"No," he replied. "It's fine. I'm sorry to have wasted your time."

He made a quick exit and I felt myself shaking in my boots. Something told me that we would be seeing him again… under quite unpleasant circumstances.

"Welcome home."

I didn't hesitate to throw my arms around Hatter's waist. "Oh dear… I'm so tired. Can I just skip dinner and go straight to bed?"

He tilted my chin up and raised and eyebrow. "Are you sure? I made fresh potato stew… you couldn't stay awake long enough for one little bowl?"

"I suppose…"He lifted me up and threw me over his shoulder. I couldn't help but laugh.

I pulled out my chair at the tea table and brushed out my dress. "The weather is lovely today," I smiled at the rabbit beside me. "Wouldn't you agree, dear Thackery?"

"Dear Caroline likes to nibble on my toenails!"

I looked over at the Hatter and he shook his head in confusion while shrugging.

"Well… that must be… interesting…"

"Take your seat, Alice, please!" Nivens instructed. "You're making me nervous with all this standing about!"

"Yes of course," I said, lowering myself down. "My apolo- OUCH!"

I jumped back up again as I rubbed my backside. I could hear Mally snickering from the other side of the table as I hopped about, looking like a complete fool.

"Dearest, what's wrong?" Hatter asked, standing up to help me. "Did you sit on something?"

"Yes!" I cried. "Something sharp! I think there was a pin…"

"Oh yes," he nodded, bending me over the table. "Here it is, still buried in your… well…"I could feel the needle sticking through my skirts into my tender flesh. "Don't just stand there!" I insisted. "Pull it out!"

I looked up and noticed his expression. "Well I… I…"

"I'll help!" Thackery grinned, hopping over and pulling the pin out with a quick motion. I yelped once more at the pain, and then rubbed the area again before taking my seat.

"How on earth could that have gotten there?" Hatter asked. I pressed my lips together and looked at the other end of the table at Mally. "I'm quite sure I know," I seethed.

Hatter followed my gaze. "Oh… Mally, would you happen to know how that pin ended up in Alice's chair?"

"Who me?" Mally smiled. "Why, no, Hatter. I have no idea… I guess sometimes pins end up in strange places without people knowing."

The anger leaked into my skin. "Why you-"

Mally stood up on two paws. "Go ahead! Say it, wench!"

"I don't have to say it!" I yelled. "Everyone knows what you are and-"

"I'll stick another pin through your face if you don't hold your tongue!"

"Can't we handle this like adults and not children?" Nivens demanded.

I felt Hatter pull me into his embrace, shielding me from Mally's cold black stare. "I'm going to take Alice back to the castle now," he said. "I expect that when we return for tea at a later date, attitudes will have simmered, and plans will be in progress for a certain event that has everyone in a rage to begin with."

"What event?" I asked.

Everyone ignored me.

"Hatter," Nivens shook his head. "there's no need for you to leave. Just sit back down and we'll enjoy our tea…"

"No," Hatter replied. "Mally is quite upset and I don't want her picking on Alice anymore. Do we understand each other Mally? I can't comprehend why you're acting this way, but it has to stop. I can't tolerate you treating Alice like she's the Bluddy Behg Hid and not my…"

"Go ahead and say it," Mally hissed. "Call her what she is. Let her know, Hatter."

"Let me know what?" I tried.

He hung his head. "You know I can't do that, Mally. Not yet."

Mally's eyes softened. "You know why I'm acting this way, Hatter. I just wish you'd at least acknowledge me! Show me that you care about how I…" Tears were beginning to well up in her eyelids. "how I feel about you."

Hatter sighed and laid his chin on top of my head. "We've had this discussion before, Mally," he replied. "I've been waiting for Alice. I've always been waiting for Alice. And now she's here… you knew this day would come and you should have been preparing yourself for it. I'm sorry that you're hurt. But this is the way things have always been meant to happen. The way they will happen. Now good day to you all."

As the Hatter led me away, I couldn't help but feel as though I had missed something important. Some bit of information that was right there in front of me but I couldn't quite put the pieces together.

We were a good space away when I heard her shout, "Not if I have anything to do with it!"

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