This is the moment we've all been waiting for…(cue tears) the end of this story. –Spotlight- I would like to thank the academy and my readers, but mostly my readers. Without your support…I don't want to think about it.
Seriously though, I couldn't have written this without knowing actual human beings/aliens? read what I have to say. Thank you. Now here is the ending!

~SilentWind15


After everything we have been through. All the surprising events, the story of Wonderland actually exists-well to an extent. Alice found her father at last, and though sadly lost him, she can finally enjoy life without thinking it was her fault. I also found my mother and learned I have a brother. Mother turned out to be the Queen of Hearts and the oppressor and kidnapper of people from my world (BOO!) I met a knight, who found his courage to fix his mistakes. Jack is my brother. Hatter is my love. All of us saved Wonderland.

As we stood in the room, watching all the oysters prepare to be transported back to their normal lives, I thought about what happened over the past days. I didn't think I could go back to living how we did. Jack wasn't just Alice's boyfriend, he was also my brother! How would I introduce him to Dad? The big question was what was to become of Wonderland? What would become of his and Alice's relationship? My brain hurts.

I was brought out of my thoughts when I heard a clatter of metal behind me. When I turned, I rushed forward and flew into Charlie's open arms.

"Thanks for coming!"

We broke apart and Alice replaced me, giving Charlie a bear hug of her own.

"You really showed them, Charlie," Alice whispered. Charlie blushed until his face was the picture of red.

"It was thanks to both of you. You gave me the courage to show everyone I am not a coward."

"Did you show them? You blew up the Casino! Remind me not to mess with you." We burst out laughing.

"I shall miss you both." We embraced each other in a final group hug.

As we broke away, Jack approached us with the Head Suit. Jack turned to Charlie and saluted him.

"Thank you, Charlie."

"Your majesty."

"Ellie."

"Jack. How are you, little brother?" I teased.

He chuckled. "Now, now. I am much taller than you."

"That doesn't matter!" I stuck my tongue out at him. I know. I'm childish.

"Alice." Jack acknowledged. The two of them soon took off in another direction for a private conversation. Aww!

That doesn't mean we all weren't watching. The pair didn't go too far when they stopped. Jack turned to Alice, saying things we couldn't hear from the distance. That wasn't important. I held my breath when Jack took out the Stone of Wonderland. Charlie and I jumped up and down; it had to be a proposal. We must have looked like idiots but really how else would you react to something like this? Exactly.

It didn't turn out well though.

"Wait, Charlie. What is she doing? No. No. Not the good-bye hug."

"What is a 'good-bye hug'?"

"It means 'sorry but I have changed and I want something else'. To keep it short, all it means is a no."

"Oh poor majesty."

I would have to ask why Alice did that after we get back home. I caught a glimpse of a hat. Hatter entered the room. I felt time stopped. We locked eyes. We slowly approached each other, neither one of us looking away, not even blinking. I soon couldn't take it. I ran the final length and jumped into his arms. Hatter swung me around and we spun until I was placed back on my feet.

"Ellie."

"Hatter."

Nothing else was spoken as our faces crept closer and closer. Our lips brushed each other softly. We didn't move. We didn't get any closer. We just stood there in a sweet and chaste kiss. It had all the passion and feeling in it that could not be said in words. We broke apart and stared into each other's eyes.

"So I guess…this is good-bye?" Hatter broke the silence.

I looked down. "I don't know about good-bye. I can always come back."

"Yeah, I guess you can."

"Unless you want me to stay?"

"Hell no. I think you should go back."

"But…I'll miss you." Silence. I looked down at my feet. "Yeah. You're probably right."

Hatter stayed silent. I looked back up. Hatter stared at me for a second before looking away.

"The Looking Glass is back up."

I looked where he was looking and saw Alice and Jack had placed the ring in the machine. The Looking Glass was activated. Everyone could go home. The atmosphere was filled with the anticipation of all the oysters excited to return home and forget everything that happened. The feeling was bittersweet. I turned back and embraced Hatter in a tight hug. Hatter placed a kiss on my head and held me tighter. We stayed like that until Alice called me to go.

"You can always come visit our world; you might like it."

"Yeah. We could-we could do pizza."

"Then it's a date."

I turned and walked away. I hugged Charlie and Jack one last time and grabbed Alice's hand. We were escorted to the device. I looked back around and waved at Hatter; he waved back.

"Just force yourself to breath." That was the final sentence we heard in Wonderland as we were pushed through the portal. Off we go!

Back in Wonderland though, a man was still waving good-bye.

"Yeah. It's a date," he whispered, before exiting the room.


We were surrounded by the familiar tunnel of various colors. Our hands still entwined, we braced ourselves as bright light grew more apparent against the dim swirls of the vortex. Brighter. Brighter. I closed my eyes.

Thump.

I saw the factory we had ran through when following the White Rabbit. Alice laid beside me, her eyes closed.

"We're back, Alice," I whispered before, I too, was encased in slumber. All our energy drained as we traveled between worlds.


-Alice's Point of View-

I heard rhythmic as I felt myself laying down on something soft. I slowly opened my eyes, only seeing bright light blinding me. Waiting for my vision to adjust, I noticed myself in a hospital bed with my mother staring down at me.

"Hey," she greeted.

I gave her a small smile. Everything rushed back as I remembered all the events of Wonderland. One more important than the rest. Tears began forming.

"He's gone," my voice cracked.

My mom looked confused. "Who's gone?"

"Dad." His face clear in my mind, up to the point he was taken from me. My lips trembled and I tightly closed my eyes to let the tears flow out.

"Oh sweetie. Come here." I was soon enveloped in loving arms. A hand rubbed soothingly up and down my back. "It's all right. I'm here." At least I have Mom. I smiled.

I was laid back against a pillow, sitting upright.

"You gave me such a fright."

"How long was I there?" Sorry Mom for worrying you.

"An hour."

"An hour?" It must have been a couple a days. Well, it felt long to me.

"You were lucky. A construction worker saw you run into the building. He rescued you and Ellie."

Ellie! "Where is Ellie?"

"Don't worry. She's fine. She's in another room in the building. Her dad is with her." I gave a sigh of relief. "Just relax. I going to find a doctor and see if I can take you home." She kissed me on top of my head and smiled before leaving the room.


-Ellie's Point of View-

Ellie! Don't worry I'll keep you safe. Ellie, wake up! Please wake up! We still have our date, remember?

I jolted upright. I looked around at the room I was in. Its paint pallet only consisting of white. The beeping of a heart monitor. My left arm attached to a wire connected to a bag hanging above my head. I was in the hospital. I was confused before everything that happened in Wonderland came barreling back in my memory. I was going to leave before a loud snore met my ears. Looking to my right, I saw a figure hunched up in a chair by my bedside. Dad.

Another snore could be heard before Dad sputtered and woke himself up. He blinked a couple times before he looked up at me. His eyes widened before he stood up and took me in his arms in a tight hug.

"Ellie. Thank god you're okay. You're all I have after your mom left. Don't scare me like that."

Tears flowed from my eyes as I listened. "Sorry Dad!"

He moved back a little, holding me at arm's length. He looked all over before giving me a big smile. "Don't worry, you're safe now. That's all that matters. I very grateful to that young man who rescued you."

"What man, Dad?"

"Oh, a handsome young man. He carried you from that factory where you were found and brought you here. He saved you."

My heart leapt. It couldn't have been? Hatter? He didn't really seem interested in coming but then what was that I heard before I woke up?

"Oh here he is now!"

My eyes swiveled and stared at the door as a dark shadow formed outside the room. The door knob turned and the door slowly opened. I held my breath. The figure cautiously walked into the room until the light revealed him as….

Jack.

"Jack."

He stared at me blankly. I could feel my mouth was gaped opened. I was surprised. What was he doing here?

"Ellie. How are you?"

I sat silent. I could see my dad was immensely confused.

"Wait. You two know each other?"

"Yes. Sorry I hadn't introduced myself before, Mr. Grannel. My name is Jack. Jack Chase."

"Well nice to meet you, Jack. However, that doesn't explain how you know my daughter."

I decided to speak up. "He's Alice's boyfriend, Dad. And…." I stopped. I looked at Jack. I almost revealed the more intimate connection we had with each other. I looked for a sign of approval. Or disapproval. I saw none.

"And what, sweetheart?"

"And something else, Mr. Grannel. Something very important, sir. I think you should sit down for this."

That's when we revealed how Jack was my half-brother. How we met various times when spending time with Alice. We grew close as friends. That was when one day Jack decided to tell me the truth. Mom felt she wasn't need; she met someone else. They fell in love. Jack was born. Then she 'was killed'. (Of course, we couldn't tell him about Wonderland. He could have a stroke!) Dad kept silent through everything, the only indication of feelings was in his eyes. They widened about Jack being my brother. They drooped a little when he heard why Mom left and drooped even more when he heard Mom had died. When we were finished, Dad stayed silent. We understood; he needed time to process everything.

Finally, he stood up and approached Jack. They stood staring at each other before Dad threw his arms around Jack's shoulders and embraced him in a loving hug. Jack stood stunned before returning the embrace. When they released, Dad's eyes were filled with tears.

"Welcome to the family, Jack."


-Alice's Point of View-

I stood in the middle of the living room. Welcome home, Alice. I looked around. Everything seemed different A different point of view. I was a different person.

I collected all of Dad's things and put them in a box. His wedding room. All the pictures we took together. It's time to put you to rest, Dad.

"What is all this about?" Mom came into my bedroom.

"I don't need to look for Dad anymore. It's time to move on."

The doorbell rang.

"Oh, I almost forgot. The construction worker who found you-he wanted to stop by and see how you were. Very sweet."

I continued gathering everything of Dad's and placed them under the bed. Even though you're gone Dad, you're still here with me anyway. I picked up the last thing. The very thing that changed everything. The book Dad always read to me when I was little: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. I smiled.

"Alice, come meet David!"

I placed the book in my bookshelf and made my way to Mom and our guest. I focused my eyes at the man in front of me and nearly stopped breathing.

"Hatter!"

I ran and threw my arms around him.

"I'm so happy to see you. What are you doing here?"

"I decided that everyone would be okay without me. The Resistance can handle it, and if not, I can always travel back."

We let go of each other. Mom looked very confused.

"Hello Carol. Nice to see you again."

"Mom, I actually met…David…before. He is…."

"I'm Ellie's boyfriend."

I grinned. Wait until Ellie hears this.

"Oh, why didn't you say that before, David. Ellie's a good friend of ours."

"My apologies."

"Mom, David and I are actually going to find Ellie. Is she out of the hospital yet?"

Hatter frowned. He must be very worried about her, after he found her in the factory just like me.

"Now that you mention it, yes she is. You can call her; she's probably at home by now."


-Ellie's Point of View-

Alice called just as we all arrived home. I was glad to hear she was fine. We agreed to meet at the dojo. Apparently she wanted me to see someone, someone very familiar. Alice, I already know Jack is here. But I let her have her fun. Jack and I quickly settled our things in our respective rooms and hugged Dad good-bye.

"So, do you remember where the dojo is, little brother?" I teased, playfully punching him in the arm.

"Very funny, Ellie. Of course I do. Could we stop at the flower shop first." Awww!

"For Alice. No need to ask. The answer is obviously yes."

When we ascended the dojo stairs, I smiled to myself. It seemed like forever that I went up to meet Alice, right in the beginning of our adventure. The room still smelt like sweat. Jack still cared about Alice. It almost seemed like a dream. Jack and I entered the room. Alice turned to us. Her eyes quickly locked on Jack; she froze. I, on the other hand, was struck frozen by the man next to her.

"Hatter."


Okay. You guys are lucky! This is not the end of the story. There is the epilogue that will give you a small hint of what is to come of the sequel. I think I wrapped up everything nicely so far. Hope you enjoyed everything! Until next time….