Sorry for the delay. Thank you to my reviewers Clare_Stovold, ReadItAndWeep-Nik, DyingWithOutTheScars, and Bloody Midnight

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Allison spent most of her day laying in bed and staring up at the ceiling. She was waiting for Chess to appear, but he had yet to come and the sun was setting for the night. Being bored she was even hoping even Knavrissa or Stayne would come to entertain her while she waited. The door was thrown open and Stayne stormed inside before slamming it behind her.

"What now?" she huffed, sitting up, cursing herself for wishing his appearance.

"I was making sure you where still here," he replied as he stared down at the girl before him.

He wasn't sure when he decided to come here, and now he wish he hadn't. Her cheek still bared his hand print, and he flinch inward as he realized he was sorry for his previous action. How was it this girl provoked such unusual emotions from him?

"Well as you can see I still am," she replied, as she stood and walk to the window.

Her mind wonder if Knavrissa inform him of her meeting with Chess or if Knavrissa even knew about Chess. She was so lost in her thoughts she didn't notice the Knave was now standing behind her. He grabbed her shoulder and spun her around to face him. Her blue eyes stared into his bark black one it was almost as if she could see past his façade, and for a moment she felt sorry for him

"I never did properly thank you for saving me," she said, unsure of what else she could say, and the silence between them was becoming to uncomfortable to bare.

"You can thank me by stay silent of what is in the dungeon," he replied, stepping back from her. A small smile appeared on her lips, as she step back to lean of the window sill putting some more space between them.

"Of course I will," she replied, unsure why she was so willing to comply. "I have no one to tell. I assume Knavrissa knows about it and seeing as there is no one else to talk to besides you I highly doubt there will even be a chance to tell anyone."

"Good," he replied, then they heard shouting from the court yard below. "I must go and attend to that."

She let out a breath she didn't know she was holding when he finally left. What was she thinking, being civil towards Stayne?

"Well another interesting encounter," said Chess as he appeared on her bed. "Will this affect your escape plans?"

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The Hatter rode by Alice on a horse, trying to keep up. They hardly had time to get the Knights that followed far behind ready once Alice found out where her daughter was. She demanded the armor she was now wearing and swiftly mounted the Bandersnatch that she was riding towards the castle where he daughter was being held prisoner.

"Hatter," Alice called to him as they saw the castle approaching, the sun was slowly setting. "Do you think Chess has spoken to her yet?"

"Of course," he replied, and nodded back to the knights that were still a little ways behind. "We should wait for the rest of them."

"Right," she said slowing to a stop. "When you see Allison, I want you to get her out of here and safe at the White Queen's castle."

"Don't worry," he replied, giving her a smile. "Just promise me once you see us leave you will follow as well."

"Promise," she replied, as the knights lined up behind them. "Alright let's get this attack over with and rescue my daughter."

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"This way," Chess said as they snuck out to the back of the castle. The attack was happening out front, and the Hatter was waiting towards the back to get Allison out of here.

"Allison," the Hatter called as she ran over to him.

"Hatter," she called back, and he lifted her up onto the horse. "I'm so happy to see you!"

"Come along now," he replied, mounting the horse in front of her. "Hold on tight."

They start to ride towards the forest, as Chess disappeared once more.

"Where did Chess go?" she asked, as she held onto the Hatter, the scenery flew by them in a blur.

"To inform Alice that you are with me," he replied, as he turned around to see the Knave upon his horse charging after him. "That's not good."

"My mother is here?" she gasped, as she turned to see what the Hatter was looking at.

Stayne was catching up to them rapidly, and Allison gripped the Hatter tightly. Her eyes stayed glued to Stayne, and she didn't see the branch the Hatter had just ducked under. The branch smacked her head, and she loosened her grip on the Hatter and took a tumble off the horse. Stunned for a moment, she stood up, only to be grabbed by Stayne and thrown a crossed the front of his saddle while he remained seated. He snapped the reins and started back towards the castle, the Hatter on his tail.

Allison rubbed her head, as she felt the arm around her waist, as Stayne held her against him with one arm and held the reins with the other. She looked over his shoulder to see the Hatter falling further behind, her hope of escaping from Stayne was disappearing. Knowing she had to do something, she started beating her fists against Stayne's chest.

"Let me go!" she ordered, as she continued to hit him. "You have no right to keep me!"

"Keep still," he hissed at her as he navigated threw the forest.

"Damn you," she said as she flailed her arms and kicked her legs, causing him to loosen his grip.

Slowing the horse, she took the first advantage she got to slide off the horse and run. She didn't make it a foot before Stayne held her once more.

"Release her," the Hatter ordered as he came into the clearing they where.

Jumping off his horse, the Hatter withdrew his sword and pointed it towards Stayne.

"You dare challenge me!" Stayne fumed, as he pulled Allison behind him. "It is foolish."

"I promise Alice I would get her daughter back and I'm going to do just that!" he replied and then charged the Knave.