A/N: Delaying the end... bwhahahaha...
Disclaimer: I don't own Alice in Wonderland (2010).
Warning: contains; femmeslash, violence, sugestive themes and situations, partial nudity, and a very disgruntled rabbit.
Chapter: Healing.
Mirana awoke to find her head resting on Alice's shoulder, she breathed in the girl's scent. She smelt of magic and battle. When the girl woke and was in condition to walk, Mirana would insist she take a relaxing bath: it was her idea to mix a healing potion in with the water to try and speed the process of healing for Alice. It was rather odd being in bed with a semi-unconscious woman, but Mirana paid that feeling no mind as she rose and set to work. It was clear to her that Alice would wake today, and there was much to do-the first thing she needed to do, and should have done days before, was insure that the books of dominion were secured in their cases and stronger magics were binding them. The queen had many things which needed to be accomplished, but she wished not to remain away from Alice for more then an hour at a time at most. Now standing, the queen rushed from the room in a hurry to complete her first task of the day: intending on checking in on Alice after it was done and checking the progress of the girl's healing. Emotionally, Mirana was still rather worried, and it showed on her face. As soon as the queen stepped out into the hall Mallymkun knew what she had to do.
She had to wake Alice.
A task easier said then done. Though, when accomplished, sure to wipe away some of the queen's concern. And if Mirana was happy, then she was less likely to yell at Mally for having stabbed the cook in the foot-creating a small puncture wound and an infection-while getting cheese. She'd honestly thought the brute was a nasty of some kind, many of the inhabitants of the castle were still paranoid about Felix's momentary take over. Plus the man had gotten between her and her cheese, not the wisest decision for him. Mally shook the thoughts from her head and headed into the queen's chambers. Inside she made her way to the bed, climbing up quickly and with little trouble for the most part. Once on the bed she was unsure of what to do to wake Alice, so she did what comes naturally to one of her size and nature and jumped up and down on the girl's chest shouting in her ear.
"Alice! Alice wake up you fool!" Mallymkun shouted as she grabbed the loose collar of Alice's shirt and shook it in a sadly feeble way before running closer to the girl's ear, "If you sleep through today, we'll never forgive you-Hatter included! You're worrying Mirana sick! How am I to get away with-er-accidentally stabbing feet if the queen's unhappy and sick! Now wake up!"
Unfortunately for Mally, Alice was too far into her sleep cycle to hear her and wake. More unfortunately for her, Chess came looking. Normally she found the cat somewhat tolerable, but today was an exception and as soon as she saw that grin at the door: she bolted. Leaving Alice asleep, and perhaps it's better she did.
Within an hour Mirana returned, checking Alice carefully and unwinding the bandages around the champion's arm. The minor gashes were almost completely healed, a very good sign. Her stitched side, of course, and broken wrist would take more time to heal: but that she was both waking and healing was an excellent thing. Awake, Alice could take more potent potions. She wouldn't be able to move as much as she might like, but she'd be far freer awake then asleep. The queen became distracted her thoughts at first, then by the noises out in the hall. Upon checking she found that it was merely Mally and Chessur playing their little games of hide and seek, cat and mouse: something along the lines of those. She chuckled to herself and headed back to treating Alice. Her hands worked at their usual pace, her mind wrapped in thought. Carefully, she began to spread a salve across the marks of the wound. A hand-attached to a splinted wrist-came up to grab her wrist.
"That stings," Alice stated simply, looking up at Mirana and breaking the queen's concentration: a smile broke over the champion's face as she released Mirana's wrist.
"It'll help you to heal," Mirana blurted as she went back to what she was doing, trying to be as gentle as possible, "Can't have you sick Alice."
"Why not?" Alice asked, trying to sit up only for Mirana to push her back onto her back.
"You're too weak right now, my champion," Mirana explained as Alice continued to struggle, concern shone bright in the queen's eyes, "Please don't fight Alice- you'll rip your stitches."
"Alright," Alice replied, looking at her left arm, then her stomach, then to her right arm and the splinted wrist which she'd clumsily used to get Mirana's attention, "If you tell me what happened."
"I'm not entirely sure," Mirana replied with a shake of her head, taking a seat on the edge of the bed and leaning over Alice slightly, "You stopped Felix, that's for certain, but you were hurt-so badly hurt Alice, I was afraid," Mirana played with Alice's good hand while she spoke, her voice wavering and shrinking in places, "I know how you broke the enchantment Alice, and long before I knew I vowed to myself to save you because you're worth it, and I love yo-."
Alice interrupted Mirana with a kiss, her lips brushing the queen's gently and her hand tightening, momentarily, on Mirana's. Whatever Alice had felt in those few, brief moments before she blacked out: was dwarfed by the feeling of that little kiss so eagerly, willingly, and passionately returned. In part it was because both were awake, in part it was because both were sure of their affections: but mainly, it was because good love-like wine-becomes better with age. Those days Alice had slept may not have been very many in the grand scheme of their lives, but they were hard days for both and strengthened their bond greatly. And much as their love had strengthened and deepened, though unknowingly: so to did their kiss. Mouthes opened and it deepened more, before the two pulled back gasping for air. Mirana, trying to busy herself, quickly went back to work redressing Alice's wounds.
"I think I might be going around the bend," Alice said from where she was laying, trying to converse while Mirana worked, "Because you look more beautiful then ever, which is impossible because your beauty has always been endless..."
"Hush," Mirana intoned, her concerned eyes landing hard upon Alice's, "You won't go round the bend while I'm caring for you."
The queen and Alice sat, staring, unsure of what to do: what to say. It was Mirana who broke their trance and staring contest by hastily moving. She had work to attend to, and the sooner it was out of the way, the sooner she could return to Alice. As soon as her feet hit the floor, she found a hand grasping her wrist awkwardly.
"Stay?" Alice asked, not wishing to be alone.
"The sooner this is put out of the way, the sooner I may return to your side love," Mirana replied, leaning back over the bed and brushing a stray strand of hair out of Alice's face, "It's been put out of the way for too long as it is."
"I'll come with you, then, if you won't stay!" Alice exclaimed, her eyes searching Mirana's.
"You need to rest."
"I've been asleep for so long, though... and... and..."
"I'll be back Alice, and if anything happens... well.. I won't let it happen!" Mirana finished, before placing a kiss on Alice's forehead and standing to leave.
"Mirana-!" Alice shouted, getting her queen's attention, "On my list of seemingly impossible things that are true... loving you, and having my love returned, is number one. Please be safe."
"Don't worry," Mirana replied, exiting the room with a heavy heart: indeed, it was her who she be worried, not Alice, for what Mirana was about to do required much courage, much strength, much muchness...
FAPt: That was short... really short... plus I don't think today's Wednesday... or September for that matter...
Author: Shut-up you! Honestly, I fail a grammar test and you reappear to ride my ass about it and my horrible little flaws and tardiness!
FAPt: Don't forget that your cookies taste like dog biscuits.
Author: *censored* *censored* you sorry *censored*. Get out of my head! Oh... um... In other news, next chapter will be up eventually, we're nearing the end. Sorry this is shorter then usual, perhaps not as good, but hey! Alice is awake now, and stuff! Plus you see Mally! That counts, right?