Thank you to everyone that read Dee and Dum's story ^^ I am glad you liked it :D
Alice Liddell smiled to herself as she made her way back to the Hatter Mansion. In her arms rested a big paper bag full of ingredients Elliot wanted for his carrot sweets as well as two boxes of tea Blood wanted. She didn't mind acting as the errand girl for the Hatter Mansion and would gladly do more if asked. After all, Alice felt like it was the least the girl could do for Blood allowing her to live at the mansion.
"Hm? Dee and Dum must be ditching their duties again." Alice spoke to herself once reaching the mansion gates, the twin gatekeepers nowhere in sight. It wasn't that unusual since the girl rarely ever did see the twins doing their job.
Being young boys, Dee and Dum got easily bored. If nothing interesting happened in the first hour, the twins usually ran off to do something else. This is what allowed Ace to get into mansion grounds countless times. They'd ditched their duties so many times that it was amazing Blood didn't fire them yet. Shaking that thought from her head, Alice sighed in disappointment and scanned the area to see if they were anywhere nearby.
"Well, maybe they're on a break right now. I sure hope they aren't ditching again because I would hate for Blood to fire them." She spoke aloud to herself. Balancing the bought goods in one arm, Alice used her free hand to reach for the gate so she could continue to the mansion.
Alice really liked the twins, even if they did try to kill her more than once in the past. Now, instead of trying to kill her, the twin boys would cling to her every chance they got. She thought it was cute and had become quite accustomed to being called their "big sister." Alice didn't approve of their weapon collection and of the fact they liked playing games that usually ended in the death of a castle guard. However, those thoughts usually abandoned her as soon as Dee and Dum hugged her and told her they loved her.
Oh well, Dee and Dum were probably messing with Elliot or one of the faceless servants. If they weren't doing that than it was possible that they were probably hanging out with Boris somewhere. At least Blood approved of Boris, enough to not consider him an enemy. It probably benefited the cat boy that, while he lived at the amusement park and was friends with Mary, he didn't own property Blood wanted. At least Blood approved of Boris enough to invite him to tea parties every now and then.
Before the girl had the chance to enter the mansion, she could hear voices off to her right. The voices sounded like they belonged to Elliot and Blood, though Alice couldn't make out what they were saying. For a moment, the girl hesitated, wondering if she should follow the voices or if she should leave them be to talk. After all, they could be having a private discussion right now, couldn't they? Or, if they were talking about something private, wouldn't they do that in Blood's office rather than out in the open?
Shaking those thoughts from her mind, Alice began to walk towards the voices. There was no way the two were talking privately out in the open. Especially not when the faceless servants could be listening in. No, it was more likely Blood was preparing for another tea party or checking on the roses. Alice still just had a bit of trouble adjusting to her new life in the Hatter Mansion and was weary of Blood. Even after weeks of living at the mansion -as in twenty-four hour days- Alice was not used to Blood's constant teasing to gain entertaining reactions from her.
"Oh, Alice, you're back." Elliot greeted happily as Alice rounded the corner, his rabbit ears bouncing excitedly. Blood, who had recently had his back facing the girl, turned to give her an acknowledged nod.
The two men were standing around a table big enough for two or four, all depending on how much room was left for people to sit. In the middle of the table rested a tea kettle and a small tray of sweets. On opposite sides of the table rested a tea cup, which was probably recently drunk out of. A few gardeners tended to the rose hedges nearby, paying little attention to what the Hatter and the Hare were saying or doing.
"Welcome back, young lady. Seeing as the twins are not clinging to you, I assume they are ditching their duties again." He stated rather than questioned. Alice's shoulders slumped at the information and Elliot's expression turned annoyed.
"Those blasted brats! They hate having their pay docked but they continue to ditch." He huffed, arms crossed and his cheeks puffed out angrily. Alice gave a small smile, worrying about the twins yet, at the same time, admiring how cute the rabbit man looked.
"Yeah, they weren't at the gate when I came back. I thought they may have been on a break somewhere." She admitted uncomfortably. Elliot sighed and Blood grabbed for his cane, which had recently rested against the table.
"It doesn't matter; they'll show up sooner or later. They'll be dealt with later." He responded as he began to pass Alice. Yet, not without grabbing the two boxes of tea from the bag, causing her to flinch and Blood to smirk.
"Thank you for picking up the tea, young lady. Please join me to night time tea tonight." He requested but Alice could hear the ordering tone in his voice. He was always like that and it was one of the only downsides to living at the mansion.
Even though Blood was a lot kinder to Alice than when they first met, she still didn't like him. He was rude, constantly calling her a whore, and making comments about her ex-boyfriend. All the while, Blood would say these things with a grin on his face. The queen of hearts had once told Alice that Blood acted this way simply out of jealousy and he was in denial of his true feelings. The brunet wasn't sure if she should believe that was true or not. Yet, while Alice didn't like Blood or his treatment of her, she tried to be civil with him. After all, there were those rare times that the mafia boss could be a pleasant person to talk with; as long as he wasn't implying she slept with every man in Wonderland.
The only reason Alice agreed to stay at the mansion was because of Elliot and the twins. She enjoyed acting the role as big sister to the twins and loved them as such. Although, there had been some slight hesitation for the first little while after memories of her younger sister filed her mind. She felt guilt for a reason she couldn't remember but shook it off and accepted the role as Big Sister to the twins. She also enjoyed spending time with Elliot and petting his long, brown rabbit ears. She found him really cute and kind hearted towards her; for being mafia second in command.
"Elliot, please don't worry. I bet the twins are just out fooling with Boris." Alice tried to calm the man down though, figuring she choose the wrong words, quickly added; "Why don't you come inside and help me with this baking stuff."
At the mention of the contents in the paper bag, Elliot's mood instantly brightened. His brown rabbit ears bounced in excitement and he smiled brightly towards Alice. Very few people ever got to see this side of the second in command and it kind of made the brunet jealous she wasn't the only one. Well, at least Alice knew she was the only one Elliot tolerated touching his ears.
"Oh, right! Thanks, Alice!" He said cheerfully, his long rabbit ears twitching and bouncing. Alice found herself staring at the ears, having an inner struggle with herself to not drop the bag and jump the rabbit man to play with the ears.
"Alice? …. Oh! Not the ears!" He cried panicky, grabbing his ears and holding them as he recognized the look Alice was giving him. However, it came too late as the girl dropped the baggy of goods and jumped at Elliot, tackling him to the ground.
Sitting on top of Elliot's chest, Alice somehow got his hands out of the way and gripped both ears in her hands. Without realizing her roughness, Alice began to stroke and pull on the ears, enjoying the softness of the rabbit ears. Her eyes were wide and shinning with childlike innocent and awe. The girl was completely unaware of Elliot's complain of pain as well as the blush that over took his face. The gardeners, who had recently been tending to the flowers, chuckled warmly, all teasingly assuming Alice and Elliot were a couple and, ignoring Elliot's cries for help, let the two alone in the garden.
Sadly I lost my inspiration half way through this one shot so I apologize for such a weak end
I am willing to do just about any role holder -none from Diamond Country though- However I may need some extra information because I have never played the games. I am unaware if the games are even in English
By the way, can I ask that you guys check out my other story? It is a OCx? (possibly Blood or Boris) story but it will still feature Alicex? (possible Julius or Ace) in the story. The story is called Was it a Mistake. Please give it a chance and, at most, read the summary
