Chapter Eleven: I Lost Her... Again

I clenched my bloodied fists tightly.

I lost her.

I lost her!

I had my chance... and just like that, it's gone.

Maybe it was never meant to be.

I smiled bitterly.

Of course.

It was never meant to be.

What was I thinking? There was no way Alice would chose me. No way I could restore her memories. I can barely remember my own! I'm soo lost.

I suppose that's my destiny.

To be lost... forever.


After several hours of wandering, I managed to stumble into the Tower. If only, I could have made it here sooner.

I panted and leaned against the hallway.

Now what?

I don't want to talk to Julius right now... but then again I do.

He's not going to be to happy when he sees me.

First, I lost Alice. (Well technically, Alice was taken from me. But like that'll matter when it comes out in the open.)

Second, I'm injured.

Third, like I'm totally injured!

Julius is going to kill me...

Ace the invincible knight... is injured.

Heh, I suppose I should have been more aware of my surroundings. But then, when did Blood become so good at stalking me? It's almost as if he'd been practicing... Not like he could do that, right? Wait... he could have now that I think about it. I haven't exactly been my happy-go-lucky-let's-go-kill-some-people self. He must have caught me off guard and practiced!

I clenched my fists again.

It's her fault... but I don't want to blame her.

After all, she's the one that has a heart. A real, beating, pure heart.

T-t-tick... tock.

I blinked. Hmm? What was that sound?

Tiiiiick... t-t-t-tock.

From my pocket?

I stuck my hand in my pocket.

What's this?

I furrowed my brows.

I pulled the object out of my pocket.

A clock...

I smiled slightly to myself as I brushed my fingers against the dying clock.

This clock.

I picked it up right before I shot Alice.

I played around with the hands of the clock.

Maybe this clock... maybe it could somehow bring Alice back to me like it did before.

My vision blurred as I stared at the clock.

Ugh... my head is starting to hurt.

Clunk!

Maybe I should rest my eyes a moment... everything is getting dark and cold all the sudden. I feel so strange.


"Ace?"

Mmmm... Go away. I'm having a lovely dream right now.

"Ace?!"

Wha... now really?

"Ace!"

I felt someone shake my shoulders hard.

OW! Take it easy!

I cracked an eye open. "What?!"

I heard someone sigh in relief. "You had me worried!"

Ah, ah. It's Julius.

I grinned and opened both my eyes. "Aw how sweet of you."

Julius grunted. "This is serious, Ace."

I yawned. "What is?"

"You!"

"But of course. You know I'm always serious." I chuckled but then winced in pain.

Ouch... something hurts.

"Ace, please. What in Wonderland happened to you? And where's Alice? Wasn't she with you?"

I sighed, only to wince in pain again. "I got jumped..."

"Jumped?! By who? Gray?"

"Gray?" I scoffed. "He wouldn't do something like that. Not to mention he's not that good. No... it was Blood."

"Blood?"

I nodded and tried to sit up.

Urg... That hurts.

I glanced down at myself. Hmm, it seems that Julius has attended to my injury. I wonder if that will leave a scar. I felt a small grin tug at my lips. Wouldn't it be fun to show off a scar to Alice?

My smile faded. No... Alice wouldn't care. She likes Blood anyways. But then again, why did she look so terrified when she saw him? Maybe she hates him?

I ran my hand through my hair in frustration.

"Was... was she hurt?"

"Huh?" I looked at Julius. "Oh... Alice? No... not that I know of. I doubt Blood would hurt her."

"No... I don't think he would hurt her. Not like that anyways."

I cocked my head slightly. "What do you mean?"

"Ah nothing. You should rest. I have work to do."

Julius hurried out of the room.

He look rather flustered.

I wonder what he meant?

Sheesh... Friends don't keep secrets from each other, Julius! It's bad enough that I hardly know what goes on around here. I don't need Julius to start hiding things from me.

So, as for rest. I'm outta here.

I threw the sheets off me, revealing my bare torso that was partially covered on the side by a large bandage. (That is gonna hurt for awhile...)

I grabbed my shirt and jacket from off the chair and headed out. I can put them on while walking.

I need to go camping to clear my thoughts. Everything is getting too weird and complicated around here.


(Blood's POV)

I gently rested my head against my folded hands as I gazed at Alice.

She was perfect.

She looked so beautiful just lying before me.

It was almost as if she was a porcelain doll lying on my bed.

I smiled as I gazed at her sleeping form.

Alice was finally mine.

I wasn't going to lose her again.

Losing her twice was enough, thank you.

This time, I have actually listened to my sister's advice.

Get Alice the moment you can.

I should have done this sooner.

I stroked Alice's soft hand. Soon... soon she'd wake up and remember only me.

Alice, I love you.

I gave her a light kiss on her cheek.

"Dream of me, my dear Alice."


Author's Note: Hallo hallo! Another update. ^-^ I was just so flattered by all the reviews that I had to update. I hope you guys enjoy it!

And yess... I did put Blood's POV. ^^;; I thought we should take a peek at his feelings. ;)

Anywhos no inspiration for this chapter title. On whim again heh heh.

And just a big THANK YOU for all the reviews guys. I never thought I'd ever get a story to have 33 reviews! Thanks so much!

Aaaand to show my appreciation, I'll let the 34th reviewer choose the title of the next chapter. ^-^

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Guest- Please continue I can't wait to see how ace got Alice back :)

Updated! I'm sorry but no rescue quite yet. ^^;; But soon! I promise. :D

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Haha... yeah that was quite surprising wasn't it? ^^;; And that's fine. I'm just glad you've been reading it even if you can't always leave a review.

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Yes! Go Ace rescue Alice! ... in the next chapter heh heh. I hope you don't mind? ^^;; *dodges bricks*

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Thank you! I'm flattered. ^^ I hope you will enjoy this chapter. I'm actually not fond of PeterxAlice, but I have always wanted to try out writing it. I might do it sometime for fun. :)