Daniel's POV

How did I end up working for the only person I hate more then life itself? The answer is undeniably simple. I didn't do anything. I never said "no" or "stop" and I definitely never said, "I want to buy a house in the countryside and breed horses"

I was unable to deny my brother! The only time in my life I stood up for anything, anything at all, was the day I threw myself in front of my raging father.

I was just as big of a coward as the Ilosovic. I hit a girl, tried to force her into loving me.

I locked my hands together. No longer would I be my brother's plaything. I had to stop the wrongs he was committing. I would protect Underland from him, and make up for the many wrongs I had committed during my life.

I looked at Avalon's concerned gaze. "Do not worry, I will be alright."

She tilted her long muzzle.

"Will you help me? I will not hold it against you if you do not wish to endanger your self."

She moved forward and nuzzled my neck. It was like we were young again.

"I need your fastest horse!" my long legged dark brother ordered at me. I had been saving my best horses from him, selling them to noblemen and noblewomen who would treat them kindly.

"You already have him." less then a week ago my brother had come to me asking for the same thing.

"He is as slow as our great-aunt! You are withholding your best steeds from me!" He stepped closer to me threateningly.

"Go into the stables! You will find no horses that are quicker then Rok!" I lied. Rok was a hardheaded stallion that was nearly lame. He stormed away towards the barn. I rushed after him.

"Which do you ride?" he demanded to know as we entered the warm stable. I wasn't going to tell him but Avalon's happy whiny was answer enough. He marched towards her. He roughly inspected her. "She will suit me well."

"No! You can not take her." my voice was strong and full of anger. My brother raised his eyebrows.

"I see, and why not?" his voice was full of mirth

I surprised myself by saying "Because I will not allow it."

"Fine." He rolled his eyes, deciding not to argue with me. I breathed a sigh of relief and handed over the reins to a strong stallion. He was too mouthy for my liking.

We both knew that I had saved her from Ilosovic's battering.

I swung a leg over Avalon's sable flank and we tumbled into the Rabbit's Hole. Everything was about to change.

The White Queen's POV

The throne room was crowed with people talking in panicked voices. When I opened the door everyone fell silent.

"Milady!" a tall Knight shouted out.

"What is going on?" I exclaimed. Everyone began speaking at once.

"Please, one at a time" my command was soft but everyone in the room followed it. The Knight who had announced my presence was the first to respond.

"My men could not find you. We were concerned after the earlier attempt on your life…"

"Well I am fine." I tried to soothe the worried Chess Piece.

"There is more." He glanced away.

"Well what is it?" I sighed exhaustion tugging at me.

"The Violet Princess, ma'm. She's.. well she's gone."

The Hatter's POV

Love is thunderous; it grabs you and drags you forward. It makes everyday day better then the last. Every moment I spent with Alice was the best moment of my life.

Her smiles were worth more then jewels, and her laughter was the best music on earth. The pain was nearly unnoticeable while her arms were curled around me.

We rode back to that small house and were caught up in each other. I was floating in a cloud as she held my hand.

She laughed and pulled me back into the home. We were in pure joyous ecstasy. Standing in the warm kitchen was the Healer, her hands on her hips.

"Oh" Alice blushed guilty. The elderly women tsked shaking her head.

"Look at you! You both are covered in blood!" her voice was stern. I looked down at Alice's skirts. The deep blue was stained with a dark red making a deep maroon. The dark purple made my heart twist, she was wearing the color I had learned to dread. Purple.

"Yes.. that's just not right! We must get you out of that dress!" I laughed, then realizing what I had just said blushed.

"Oh scoot! Back to bed Mr. Hightopp! You should not even be able to stand!" the women sighed and herded me back the small guest room. Alice followed close behind her light-hearted smile had faded and she was frowning in concern. The women pulled off my bandages and continued to cluck her tongue. "You've ripped your stitches right out! What would drive you to pull that sorta stunt..? Must 'ave hurt like nobodies business. Lay down!" she was mumbling to herself. I couldn't pull my eyes from Alice. Her bruises had already faded, that women was a miracle worker.

"Thank you" I told her and she looked up at me.

"You aren't fixed yet." Her face was round and kind.

"Not for me… for her." I sighed, exhaustion sweeping over me. I closed my eyes and the world faded away.

I dreamt of a dark man stuck between two choices, of a queen with a sad heart, and of a Violet girl's escape.

Then all those things faded away and I dreamt of my Alice. She was wearing a long white dress and her blonde hair was pulled into a bun. Loose strands of golden hair fell into her face and she was smiling. She walked towards me but she was moving far too slowly. I wanted to run to her but I knew I would have to wait.

A handsome man and beautiful women stood next to me. They wore crowns of woven gold and smiles.

"Why is a Raven like a Writing desk?" I heard myself ask and the dream was gone. I drifted through a world of endless blue sky and soft flimsy clouds.

I don't know how you guys stand the suspense! I can handle it because I already know what is going to happen xp

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