Madi: Disclaimer time...disclaimer time!

Sakura: O.o

Madi: and I love even the topic! The Looking Glass Wars. (nod nod)

Sakura: Isn't that like a war story?

Madi: Kind of...It's the truth about Wonderland!

Sakura: Wow...Never been there...

Madi: Mainly cause you have to find the Corridor of Crystals...
Sakura: What?

Madi: Never mind...just read the slip of paper.

Sakura: The characters of this story DO NOT belong to Miss Adams but to Mr. Frank Beddor. If it did...well it wouldn't be such a successful story.

Madi: glaring I'll get you afterwards...TO THE FIC!


Time had passed after the terror brought by Redd and her vicious military men, after Alyss performed her amazing talents to reclaim her Queendom. For that matter, it had been 5 years since this massacre, and the Queen now ruled with her amazing grace and tranquility.

However, every day she felt ever so lonesome as though during the battle of Redd had torn something more from her. She knew that if she went back to the world were she grew up, no one would notice. The queen managed to imagine a clone of herself, allowing her to go to the other land as a replacement.

Alyss soon wandered through her long heart shaped corridors as she used her white staff as a cane looking as though she were a hermit. The white heart gem on the top glittered brilliantly dancing amongst the walls. She turned her head side to side looking for anyone to talk too. Bibwit Harte, Dodge Anders, Hatter Madigan, the General Doppelgänger, The Walrus Butler, Homburg Molly...anyone who would listen, though she felt more comfortable within their presence for they were the Original Alyssians.

The Alyssians originated during the war of Redd, for after her disappearance through the Pool of Tears the remaining followers named their group after her. She smiled brightly as she thought of how much they have been through.

Her paled slender fingers soon began to fiddle with the tooth located upon her necklace. It was the gift that Dodge gave her when she was at the age of seven, a jobberwocky tooth. As the memories of her past soon fluttered within her mind, she could soon hear rapid footsteps heading her way.

Without thought, she prepared herself for the worse, for after dealing with demonized card soldiers and Glass Eyes the paranoia that you gained manages to stay with you for the your entire life.

Come on out and play with your favorite Alyss, You treacherous Redd Worshippers.

Her eye caught sight of a very familiar face; actually, she caught more sight of a top hat then anything else. The urge to fight within battle faded within her to reveal her dear friend Hatter. The man who saved her more than once from the clutches of death, this man had the burden of seeing many deaths placed in front of him. He had served her family for many years even passed her lifetime for her mother. He was indeed a devil at arms.

He simple bowed before her as though he was intruding when really, it was her who was interrupting his peace. At that moment, he continued with his business not saying a word. The top hat he wore upon his head was tightly clutched within his thumb and his index finger as he walked passed her, it seemed that he was still not over the evil forces that passed through the Wonderland many years ago.

With a sigh she moved towards the garden located towards the west. The flowers instantly broke out into song welcoming the queen as she entered. The song was pleasant and cheerful as always, never morbid and gloomy. Nothing of such.

Though Alyss still wondered, as the day she returned to Wonderland. How could flowers sing if they do not have a larynx? It still boggled her mind to this day, to her this was scientifically incorrect, but to everyone else it was normal.

She continued to wander through the vegetation that seemed to glitter merrily as the fluorescent colors would dance with ever so much grace. Her eyes soon had fallen on the sight in front of her, which caused many tears to form; it was the graves of the soldiers who fought for the safety of the Heart family.

She smiled as she caught sight of three familiar mausoleums; it was her family and servants who she trusted dearly. The Knight of Justice the father of Dodge, King Nolan a brave worrier and her father, and finally her mother; the queen before her, Queen Genevieve.

The stone tombstone seemed to be wearing down now but she felt indeed at home beside them. She missed them still all so very much and she knew if she wished to see them, again she would have to die to be with them everyday.

Alyss soon plopped onto the ground leaning against her father's tomb. She knew that she had changed due to their death. However, of course, she was not the only one it destroyed; one of the people it hurt the most was her dear friend Dodge.

Today, Dodge was closed off and cold. When he was eleven he was completely different, he was still a child then. At that, time the young guard knew the meaning of happiness but now, he still sought vengeance to a killer assassin who killed many people within the castle walls, including his father.

A cold breeze soon fluttered through the air, causing the queen to shudder and wrap her arms around herself for heat. It was odd, it was never cold within Wonderland, it never snowed or rained. It was only was sunny as though since the land was full of happiness it never had a cool day for it was all brushed away.

'Anything the matter, your majesty?' asked a voice from beside her. It was a male voice and it sounded so full of concern. She quickly turned to the sound of the voice to see something rather shocking; it was Dodge.

Alyss quietly shook her head as he sat beside her, she could still see her dark haired friend and her play many games around the castle when they were young. Even helping him fight against The Cat, but her favorite memory was a simple one but very special to her. The night of the ball in her old home, where she was wearing a mask to hide who she was, and was soon to be wed to Prince Leopold.

The most exciting part of this was the fact that he wore the same mask as her beloved at the time and danced with her as though it was truly him. The simple way of distinguishing him was the three scars located on his left cheek. Every time she gazed upon them, she twitched in thought, that was from the day that she had lost everything she held close.

'You seem so lost... Can I do anything to make you feel better?'

'Yes, you can...I remember a while ago on how you snuck into the ball and danced with me. I wish to dance with you again.' Smiled the queen as she stood up from the dark earth leaving an imprint on where she sat. Dodge's face was filled with shock, was he really up to breaking the laws again? Nevertheless, of course, denying a request from the queen could get you executed.

The young guard simply bowed before her as though he was offering to dance. Alyss quickly bowed and approached him, happily for she could not forget about this exact moment. Dodge moved his hand around her waist pulling her close. Slowly the two of them began to dance as the flowers surrounding them began to sing a beautiful ballad for the two of them. It was indeed another moment she may never forget.

Nevertheless, within the distance they were being watched, by Bibwit Harte. He knew that the Queen and the Guard had emotions for one another but it was against the laws. In addition, since the Jack of Diamonds was now banished from her Queendom, she would be forced to forced t rule alone. Though truly, Bibwit never wanted his beloved Alyss to be alone for much longer for everyday she was alone, the tutor could see it very well; everyone who knew Alyss saw it as well and did not enjoy watching suffer as she is at this moment.


Madi: Wasn't that Sad?

Sakura: Wait...The Hatter isn't insane anymore?

Madi: No Silly! He's a happy body guard. Well...he's actually really serious. You'll learn more about him in later chapters.

Sakura: Oh Boy...

Madi: Now please R&R and it will make me very happeh!

Sakura: Try to avoid flaming though because they hurt. In fact, just don't flame at all.

Madi: NEXT CHAPTER!