Epilogue

(Ace's POV)

Two years... It had been two years ago when I was brought to the real world.

Alice and I have been happily married since then. (Although we've had quite a few bumps in those two years. Her family was quite understanding, oddly enough.)

But of course... we've had our other troubles. It took me awhile to get use to her 'normal' world. (But between you and me, I still keep my sword nearby just in case. Haha... Alice would not be happy if she knew.)

Ah, it's been wonderful living here. Not being 'lost' and played like a card.

But I have a bad feeling.

"Ace?"

I shook myself out of my thoughts and smiled at Alice. "Yes? How did it go at the doctor's?"

Alice returned my smile. "It went well," she replied cheerfully.

"So?" I grinned at her and cocked my head slightly.

She laughed softly. "Six months."

My grin widened as I stood up and hugged her.

She rested her head on my shoulder. "But... I worry."

I pulled out of our hug. "About?"

"Wonderland," she whispered.

I pursed my lips. "I know..."

She looked up at me. "I don't want our child... making the mistakes as I did."

I stroked her back reassuringly. "It'll be fine. We don't even know if our child will be chosen as the outsider."

She shook her head. "I do know."

I blinked in surprise. "What... What do you mean?"

"Our child... is destined to go." Alice swallowed. "It's in my family."

I gave her a confused look. "Just because your sister was in Wonderland doesn't-"

"No," Alice interrupted me. "It wasn't just my sister."

I raised an eyebrow. "Then?"

"My... my mother."

"Your... mother?"

Alice nodded slowly. "She... she was from Wonderland?"

I felt my jaw drop in shock.

"F-from Wonderland?!"

Alice nodded again. "She was... the Queen of Hearts before Vivaldi."

I rubbed the back of my neck nervously. "Well... That does, does change things." I looked down at Alice. "So... that means your father was the outsider?"

"Yes."

I pursed my lips and cocked my head. "It's so strange... We'll always be connected to Wonderland."

Alice buried her head in my shoulder. "But, I'm not so sure I want it to be like this."

I put my arms around her. "It'll be okay, Alice. After all," I smirked slightly, "this is our child. The child of Ace and Alice. He or she... will do just fine. I'm sure of it."

"I'm not so sure," Alice said in a small voice.

I held her tightly. "It'll be fine, I promise."

(Alice's POV)

I bit my lip slightly as I rested my head on Ace's shoulder. "I hope so..."

I'm still nervous about it.

I'm worried about not knowing.

Not knowing if our precious child was just sleeping... or in Wonderland.

I shuddered inwardly.

I don't hate Wonderland... I'm just concerned about my future child.

What would Wonderland be like for the child?

Would my old friends still be there?

If they were... would they like my child? Would it be another game of love?

Or... would this game be different?

I sighed.

I wonder how my mother dealt with it.

Mother...

A citizen of Wonderland. I would never have guessed it. You can imagine my surprise when Nightmare told me. To think, that I was connected to Wonderland even before Lorina set foot there.

I wonder why she decided to live here, away from the world she was soo familiar with.

I guess she loved my father that much?

I took a deep breath, taking in Ace's scent.

If back then, Father was anything like Ace. I can understand leaving everything behind.

Ace looked down at me. "Are you going to be all right?"

I slowly nodded.

If Mother and Lorina could do it... so can I.

I'll be strong for our child, and... and for Wonderland.

Author's Note:And as all stories do, this story has come to an end. I want to thank all you guys for reading this story. I've had a blast writing and have really been encouraged and flattered by your reviews. Thank you soo much! :)

Special thanks to Koo Kid for acting as my editor for this story. You're really awesome!

Thank you again readers! ^-^ I hope you will keep reading my stories.

One last note!

Coming soon (very soon!) is the sequel to this story. It's title is What Have You Done, Alice?. Keep an eye out for it! ;D

Author's Response to Reviews:

TigerKishanLuvr- This is probably the best ending I've ever read! I would love to see a sequel! And please! Please! Keep writing, this is/was an amazing story and I loved seeing each chapter and reading it. You are An amazing writer and hope to see more stories by you! Keep it up :)

Aw thank you so much! I'm actually rather proud of it myself. Aaand the sequel will be posted soon! I just got to finish a few things on it first. X3 And I will! Writing is my passion. ^-^ I hope I can keep up the good work.

serima- Okay, I am no longer confused! I'm sorry that that happened so often...but yay! ACCCCCE!

Yay! I'm glad and it's no problem. I'm just glad I was able to unconfused you lol. :)

DCreed- oo Oh my. Ace is in reality! That is SO going to be a disaster. I can't wait to find out how Alice's family reacts to him XD And sorry I haven't reviewed. I just got back from 'vacation' *rolls eyes* now THAT was a disaster. But I'm back, I love this story with all of it's interesting plot twists, and I can't wait to see what this 'new game' is all about!

Yuppers Ace in the real world! Distaster? Yes... but we won't mention that will we? ;) I do apologize that you don't get to see the family reaction here. I plan on showing that more in the sequel. So please forgive me? ^^" And it's no prob. Sorry that your vacation was terrible. :( And thank you! I'm glad you liked it soo much. ^^ I hope the sequel will be just as good.