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Just so you know, I've never played the game American Mcgee's Alice, most of the stuff comes from what I read in walk throughs and fan fictions. So I guess most of this comes from my own demented mind, and the 1999 live action version of Alice in Wonderland and the books. I just like the weapons in Alice, but I thing the only one that is the same is the Jack grenade and the knife. I'm also coming up with an idea for a sequel where the stuff from the dark wonderland starts to leak into the real world. It starts with Hatter and Alice in an asylum after their first adventure. If you have any ideas then feel free to stick them in a review. As always thanks to my loyal reviews who make worth while to continue this lengthy epic. Just so know I trying to keep this between 12 and 24 chapters but I have a feeling that is not going to happen, there is so much to write and so little time to write it in. Any way R and R as always and please send any ideas or what you would see in future chapters. Also more Hatter/Alice fluff for Kill-all-Flamers, and who ever else is rooting for Hatter and Alice ending up in a relationship.
Back in to the sewers Alice and Hatter ran the dark path now silent since the twins' defeat. All that could be heard now was the running of water and a soft sobbing. As the followed the tunnel further under the looking glass world until a dim light suddenly illuminated the darkness. As they moved in to the light Alice could see what looked like old temple with cravings of griffins and a strange looking turtles. From the building the sobbing came, and grew louder the closer they came.
"Who's there?" a small cracked voice asked, startling Alice.
"Mock Turtle," Hatter called, "it's me, Mad Hatter."
"Go away." The Mock Turtle sobbed, "you are not welcome here."
"Please mister Mock Turtle," Alice pleaded, "I have some news about the Griffin."
Suddenly a head peeked out of the door; it appeared to be a calf with very sad eyes, "Yes, what is it?" he asked, his voice almost sounding hopeful.
"I'm afraid he was killed trying to fight the reflections." Alice said, then regretted her words as the creature's eyes started to tear up again. Then another heart wrenching sob as the Mock Turtle started to cry again.
"I really sorry." Alice said, trying to comfort him, but he just brushed her a side with a flipper, then slammed the door in her face.
"No point talking to him now, " Hatter said, pulling her away from the door, " a depressed Mock Turtle can not be reasoned with."
Alice looked at the door, and couldn't help but wish that things could have different and see didn't have to listen to the Mock Turtle's depressing weeping as the continued their escape from this wretched sewer. Further down the tunnel, the light that had bathed island was growing brighter as they traveled. Over head Alice could hear what sounded like hooves, and the bellowing of guards. Climbing up another ladder, the pair soon found them selves in the court of the white pieces.
The white knight who Alice had met earlier rushed forward, "Good show, good show!' he said, shaking Alice's hand, "the marionettes have stopped their advances! I also owe you an apology Hatter, it seems it was your reflection that was causing all the trouble."
"Good to see you've come to your senses." Hatter said, bitterly as the knight shook his hand as well, " How is Lily?"
"She and the king are currently grieving the lost of our beloved queen." The knight said leading Alice and Hatter through the bustling court "but we're preparing for one final strike against the red pieces, with hope this will win the war."
Alice watched as pawns sharpen their pikes and daggers, and the other knight groomed his horse, then mounted. The bishops leaned against the wall, staffs in hand as the watched the others prepare for war. "Are you sure this will work?" she asked, trying to avoid being impaled by the pikes of the pawns.
"It is our last chance." A calm voice said, breaking through the noise. All the pieces and Hatter suddenly started bow she looked towards the stairs and saw a tall youngish looking man with the same white hair and skin as Lilly, a crown resting heavily on his head. Realizing whom it was, Alice curtsied politely.
"No need for that," the White King said, as the others began to rise, " we are at war, and don't have the time for such things."
"YES SIR!" the pieces shouted, then continued with their duties. The King then walked over to Hatter and Alice, then wrapped an arm around their waists as he guided then up the stairs.
"Thank you for disabling the marionettes," he said, "that move has knocked a hole into the red army, so our forces should be able to punch a hole in their forces."
As they rounded a corner, Alice should see a small face peer out from a large room, then dart back inside.
"Lily dear, don't be shy." The King said, as the little girl peered out from her room again. As she walked out into the hall, she smiled shyly at Hatter and kicked at the carpet.
"Lily, what is you wanted to say?"
"Thank you." she said, then hid behind her father, clutching the fabric of his robe in her tiny hands. Alice smiled at her gentle then offered her hand to the little girl. Ignoring Alice, Lily ran out from her behind her father and grabbed hold of Hatter's hand.
The White King giggled lightly; " She has been quite taking with you since you rescued her."
"I can tell." Hatter said, scooping Lilly up in his arms, much to the little princess' delight. She giggled, as Hatter swung her around, as Alice watched.
"As a token of my gratitude for saving my daughter, you two may stay here as long as you need." The King said, then turned to Hatter, "Please join me in the study, and tell me how you managed to avoid the queen this far. " Hatter nodded then placed Lily on the floor as he followed the king.
When Alice opened the door, she gasped with amazement at the size of the room. The walls were made of white marble, with a balcony over looking the gloomy looking glass world. Alice flopped down on the four poster bed, just as Lily entered the room.
"Alice?" she whispered, crawling on the bed with her, "can I ask you something?"
"Sure."
Lily blushed as she blurted out, " How can I tell Hatter I like him?"
"What?" Alice said in shock, she could believe what the little girl had said.
"I wanna marry Hatter." Lily said.
"Isn't he a little old for you?" Alice asked, feeling a little bit jealous.
"That doesn't matter!" Lilly said, looking down at her hands, "he saved me, it is met to be."
Then the girl looked at Alice, and grinned, " You like Hatter don't you?" she said.
Alice looked at the little girl in surprised, despite her young age, she was quite intelligent. She blushed then muttered, "Yes."
"I can tell," Lilly said, then slid off the bed, "I guess that makes us rivals."
With out another word, the princess walked out of the room closing the door behind her. Alice stared at the closed door for a moment, thinking over what she had told the little girl, but she couldn't let her feelings get in the way she had to stop the red queen and save Wonderland, then once that was completed then she could focus on her emotions. Then there was a soft knock on the door, "Come in." Alice said, then Hatter entered the room.
"Nice guy, the white king, but he never shuts up." Hatter said, flopping down next to her, "so how do you like the castle?"
"Its nice," Alice said, "quite lovely, and it is a good improvement that nothing his trying to kill us."
"For now," Hatter said, clasping her hand without thinking "one of the knights is going to try and run us over to the mirror in this world that should take us back to Wonderland."
Alice nodded sliding closer to him, " A calm before the storm," she said, "that's what it feels like around here."
There was a brief moment of silence, before Hatter spoke again, "Thank you for helping us."
"You welcome, I guess." Alice said, not really if that was a good enough answer.
"I also have something I want to tell you," Hatter said, but was interrupted by a knock on the door.
"Lady Alice is requested to be seen." a servant girl said, causing Alice to get up off the bed and leave the room. " Alice, I love you," Hatter finished as she closed the door, then added "Damn" under his breath.
Alice closed the door with a heavy heart, she wanted to hear what Hatter had to say, but the servant was urging to the king's study. The huge double doors were a bright white color with bright golden knobs and hinges, inside the room was made of the same white marble as her room, only the room was covered with selves filled with books of all sorts, and a fire place in the center with chairs placed around it.
"Good, Alice, you came," the King said, gesturing to an empty chair, " I wanted to speak with you before things got out of hand."
"What do you mean sir?" she asked as she sat down, still wondering why the king had called upon her.
"I what you to leave Wonderland." He said, "you're in danger here in and I don't want what happened to the first Alice, to happen to you."
"You knew my aunt?" Alice asked, a little surprised at the king's remark.
"Yes, I knew her," the White King said, standing in front of the fire, giving him the look of a other worldly spirit, " and the queen shattered her mind after she came here, but you knew this already."
"But why do you want me to leave?" Alice asked.
"Hatter loved your aunt too," the white king said, "that is why he went mad after she left, he couldn't bare to see her leave Wonderland, and after the queen did what see did to her he just lost it."
"What does that have to do with me?"
"Can you imagine what would happen if he lost his 'Alice' twice?" the White King said, " his soul would be reduced to nothing and his insanity would take full control."
"I not leaving, your highness," Alice said, her voice full of strength, "I can beat the Queen of Hearts, I will win and restore Wonderland, I won't be defeated."
The White King smiled at her, "That's what I thought you would say, and now hearing it from your mouth I can't but feel that you will be the savior of Wonderland."
"Thank you sir." Alice said, then left the room.
She traveled down the hallways as fat as she could trying not to get lost in the massive castle, as she tried to fine her way back to room. Occasional a servant would stop a give her a small nod of greeting as she traveled on her way. When she finally had found her way back, Hatter greeted her warmly at the door, embracing her tightly he kissed her softly on the lips. Releasing her, he smiled at her, then said, "That's what I wanted to tell you earlier."
Alice blushed, as he pulled her against his chest, but this was soon interrupted by a loud blast that shook the whole room. Rushing to the balcony Alice peered in to the darkness and could see what appeared to be flames glowing in the darkness. Realizing what was going on she rushed down the stairs, Hatter close behind her, as he ran in to the court. Pawns and other pieces ran around as they tried to gather up their weapons in preparation for the red pieces next wave of attack.
"Alice, Hatter," the white king called, "escape through the stable while you can."
'No your highness," Alice said, pulling out her knife, " we fight with you."
"Fine," he said, as he unsheathed his sword, "Men! FORWARD!"
There was a low rumbled as the castle doors flung open, the pawns at the front with their pikes lowered, while the two knights paced the back lines. In the distance Alice could see the roaring flames that were the red pieces as the raced towards the white castle.
"Just like in real chess," Hatter said, squeezing her hand, "Alice, we have to protect the king."
Alice nodded as she clutched some of her toy based weaponry as she prepared for the second wave of attack.