Author note: I'm sorry for the late update but, I made sure this one is longest to entertain you more with romance and mystery stuff.This chapter is much descriptive than the others so, better be ready! ;)As usual, I apologize in advance for any grammar errors. Please forgive this A1 rate english writer!

Chapter 3: A friendly aid

Y/n p.o.v.

The sound of the blowing wind echoed, violently shocking the yellow petals of the flowerfield. From afar, the blue dress of a girl's silhouette softly waved along with her dark blonde hair illuminated by the summer sun.

So pretty...

I watched her picking flowers with a basket at hand. The scene allured me to approach her; as I got near her, I realized she was talking to herself. Her tone was very determined yet calm with a ring of stubbornness typical of the girl, I knew well.

"He should really start making friends!..." She lamented while examining the white flower she just picked.

"He can't go around killing whoever he wants! Seriousely, kids of wonderland are handful and uncontrollable... But he can, on the other hand, be obedient sometime. I better teach him now or else he might end up as the twins..." she said.

She suddenly sat down and arranged several white flowers in a circle shape.

I was a few meters from her, her head was lowered, causing her bangs to shadow her light blue eyes. I see her smile when those flowers turned into a crown. The soft wind, the flowerfield, the dancing petals seemed to illuminate the young girl. At the scene I remained in awe.

I stepped closer and stretched my hand towards her...

"It's really pretty, Al--! "

A thundering sharp sound echoed! As if my hand broke an invisible fragile glass, the scenary before me broke into million pieces which all disappeared in the pitch black ground.

The petals, the sky, the flower field were all gone, replaced by darkness. I looked around, but there was absolutletly nothing. Only my figure was visible...

"What's going on...? What is this?"

When I stepped forward trying to touch whatever surrounded me, the sound of water clashing resonated. I looked at my feet to see soft ring waves in the black ground. Apparently, the floor I was on was wet... (just think of Eleven's visions from Stranger things ;).

Spat...

A distant sound similar to the one I just made echoed. I looked around. Someone other than me was here.

Spat... Spat...

My heartbeat started to slightly accelarate... With my brain completely focused at using my ears, I detected the sound coming from my right. I turned around to face at the direction of the person walking.

Spat... Spat... Spat..

The footsteps started to get clearer and closer. It was walking towards me.

"W-who's there?" I asked to the darkness in front of me.

Spat.. Spat.

The approaching person stopped at the sound of my voice. The silence returned. I expected it to answer me but, when nothing happened, I asked again.

"Show yourself! Who are you?!" I shouted at the figure hiding in the dark.

Instead of receiving a reply, a sharp sound of something unclaping came from the darkness, followed then by a slow icy sharp sound. Soon after a sudden light sparkled only to disappear in a second.

... At first I was confused... Then realization hit!

A SWORD! THAT'S AN EFFIN SWORD!

SPAT! Spatspatspatspat-

With a decisive footing, the unknown person rushed towards me, his or her sword casually reflecting light. As an instinct response, my body run to the other side, trying desperately to escape from the raging steps of the unknown figure.

Adrenaline filled my body, as the unstable beating of my heart, unabled my brain to function rationally. In that moment, I could only hear my body allarming me of danger and shouting: RUN! SAVE YOUR SELF!!!!!

I keep running forward straight to the unlimited darkness. I don't remember how much time passed... It felt like 30 minutes but, then again it could have been 10-20 minutes ... When I was sure the threatening sounds haunting me were gone, I stopped.

I felt so helpless, my feet were like trembling burning iron. When I finally managed to stabilize my breathing, I adjusted my clothes... Then I noticed that I was wearing my usual clothes from my original world! I was shockled... However, before I could phrase my doubts, a brute force from behind pushed me down!

Instead of falling onto the floor, I fell in the total bottomless darkness. While falling I stared at the person above, becoming distant. Unable to make out the hardly illuminated person, his or her angry shout accompanied my fall, while echoing in my ears.

"YOU DON'T BELONG HERE!"

My eyes shot open, my heart beating madly. My eyes wondered around my surrounding, confused and unable to recognize at first my current situation. With a hand brushing my forehead and digging in my messy hair, I sat up, my body felt heavy and strained.

Oh, right... I'm stuck in Wonderland and I sleep in Ace's tent.

I gazed at the morning sunlight filtering throught the tent's , I heard the birds chirping and movements outside.

I stayed still for a couple of seconds before placing my hand on my beating heart which was still recovering from the shocking nightmare.

"That felt... way too real."

I recalled my dream... Alice was there. I didn't saw her face but, that was definetely her. That person that pushed me... From the voice, I can't tell if it's a boy or a girl. It sounded light, like an angry girl but it could also be teenager boy. It was unclear and undefinite: not too deep nor too high.

"What was all of that?" I asked myself in silence with my head deep in thoughts, that were unable to answer any of my doubts.

After finally accepting, that there's no point of scratching my head for answers, I don't have, I closed my eyes and let a heavy sigh... and decided to brush it off. After all, it's just a dream.

I stretched my arms, combed my hair with my hands. Since I didn't have any brush, I rendered my appearance presentable and started folding my cover and tidying the place I rested earlier.

" Hey Y/n. Are you awake?" Ace asked from outside. He probably heard me moving inside the tent and deduced that I was awake.

"I made breakfast! Sweet potted apple!". He cheerfully shouted.

When I was sure, I was ready to face the bizzare fact, that I'm going to eat a breakfast cooked by a 2d fiction character, I stepped outside.

With the sun completely illuminating, the forest no longer resembled the dark and malicious appearance it had the previous night. The sun didn't only shined the green leaves of the trees but, also Ace's coat which with its bright and vibrant red, made him even more eye catching.

As if, he wasn't already a target for the eyes with that athletic physique of his... I thought as I slowly sat next to him.

He handed me the same plate and spoon from yesterday, after that we started eating. Breakfast was sweet and fresh, the sweet cooked apple were delicious and soft. Ace occasionally chatted about the things he wanted to do at the amusement park. Most of the talking was one-sided though. Ace really didn't listen when I told him I could go there alone... In the end, I decided to give up and follow his command.

After breakfast, I helped with folding the tent and washing the dishes in a river nearby. In the same river I washed my face. While enjoying the cool water on my face, I sensed a figure approaching me behind.

"Washing yourself? Can I join you?" it was Ace.

Without replying to his question, I took a handchief from my apron and gently dry my face. I didn't reply because knowing him, I knew that whatever I say, he would just do as he please.

I heard the sounds of clothes being shuffled, I curiously turned around...

"Ace what are y-?!?! OH MY GOD! ACE, WHAT THE HELL, ARE YOU DOING?!?!"

I shouted at him while quickly avoided looking at him.

When I turned around to ask him a question, what I saw was Ace with only his boxer on! When he finished undressing and laid his pants on a rock, he completely ignored my panicked reaction and smirked!

He then jumped in the water! When he emerged he splashed water on me. "I'm taking a bath! Come on Y/n!"

When I saw his hand sneakily approaching mine, I quickly stood up as I realized that he was trying to pull me down as well.

"Oh, no you don't. Ace please stop teasing me..." I said while rolling my eyes.

That's when something black came out of the water and landed near my feet. I gazed at it for a second before realizing what it was.

"Ace, you perv!!!" I scolded him in terror and started sprinting to the camp. Without looking back, I heard Ace mocking me.

"Hahaha! What's wrong Y/n? Last night, you watched me change so intensely. Now I'm giving you a front sit view! Instead of escaping you should just enjoy! Haha"

I continue heading back to the camp, with my face hot from embarrassment.

I just have to bare with this, untill I get back...

I told myself to calm down. Still, the scene of his bare muscular chest continue replaying in my mind

..but, Ace you're such a jerk! Why do you have to remind me that!

I continued surpassing trees without knowing what awaited me in the camp.

Ace pov

I couldn't remove the smirk on my face. The girl's expression was hilarious. The blush in her faces even reached her ears!

Yup, this one is going to keep me entertained... Keeping her wasn't a bad idea after all! She's just like Alice. A cute lost foreigner... But, also a liar.

This time my smile was gone. I started recalling the last night event. The young foreigner, turning around in her sleep, sweat forming and a pained expression adorned her petit face. I watched the entire scene in silent, trying not to wake the girl.

"Are you talking to Nightmare right now, my poor little lost foreigner?" I whispered.

Of course, I didn't expect her to respond so, what happened next surprised me. The girl named Y/n, although it was mostly a whisper talked in her sleep.

"...lice... A... lice... ce... Alice... W-wait..."

I listen with shock. This girl... For someone who claim that she didn't know Alice, she sure says her name so desperately....

What are you hiding?

That was what I thought that time ...

After washing my body and dressing, I head back to the camp.

My movements were halted by the sight of several faceless occupying my camp. One them held Y/n with an iron grip, one arm holding her hands, and another threatening her with a pocket knife a few inches from her slim exposed neck.

The outsider's body was frozen by fear but, her eyes looking straight to mines, were unfocused and agitated. She's scared. Definetely scared.

"Put your weapon down, Clockmaker's dog! Right now! Or else, this pretty neck will have a bloody waterfall!" One the faceless said with a menacing tone.

Haa... These people really want to rush to their deaths. Oh, well they made their choice.

I thought as I smile to them and complied to their requests.

I first, let go of my sword next to me making sure the tip was the one nearest and first to land.

As the sounds of the heavy object hitting the ground, the faceless started to giggled and smirk. The one holding Y/n captive signaled the others to attack, then finally laughted at me.

"You fool! Everyone reduce this guy to pieces!"

The faceless that surrounded me, soon after shooted at my direction. Unfortunately for them I was faster. With a strong hit of my foot, on the tip of my sword, it bounced up. Then I quickly grabbed the helm and swinged it in horizzontal semi-moon, cutting all the bullets who approached me.

I took advantage of their surprised reactions, to attack them. I threw one of the faceless that I stabbed on the scum that hold Y/n. The faceless who seem to be their leader fall from the impact, losing hold over Y/n who quickly escaped and hide behind me.

Hahaha. It's sweet seeing her clinging to me as act like a Knight...

I said as I was pleased to see her depend on me. I killed the last faceless standing. When only the frightened leader remained, I grinned at him evily, blood covering my clothes and face...

To think I just took a bath. I bitterly thought.

Before I stabbed him, an idea formed in my mind. I want to tease the foreigner a little...

"Hey, Y/n. You wanna give it a try? Don't worry I'll guid-"

When I turned around, only dead bodies surrounded me. The frightened girl who was just behind me, was nowhere in sight! I frozed at such situation, my prey took advange of it and started running. But, I never leave anything unfinished, so with a swift movement I throw my sword right through his skull, to finally hit/stab a tree.

"I can't believe it... That girl ran away. Suspicious. Very suspicious."

I cheeerfully said as the image of her formed in my mind. I bend down to pick my red coat that I left earlier. But then I noticed a white thing on top of it; It was a rose made from a white handchief. I picked it up. As I do so, I finally noticed two words written in the ground: "THANK U".

I stared at it, for few second then turned to the white rose handchief in my hand which was covered by blood. That sight and also by a stingly feeling in my chest, I crushed the white rose in my hand, painting it with blood...

I could have left that handchief there but, a part of me couldn't instead I stored it inside my coat's pocket. And then returned to my original plan:

" I have to consult Julius. He knows what's happening..."

Back to Reader p.o.v

The young brunette beside me, signed heavily before finally stopping at a big old three. We just ran away from Ace's massacre show. The young boy had brown hair with a blonde shade on his bags that covered one of his eyes, which were big and green. He wore a small black hat which was slightly unbalanced on his head, more precisely on his bangs.

The most interresting feature of this boy was his brown ears and tail!

This boy is Pierce Villiers, the Hatter's undertaker in charge of getting rid of bodies. The roleholder with mouse attributes. Well known for being adorable and friendly with insomnia issues.

Relieved by this positive and friendly roleholder, I followed him when he secretely called me out behind a tree while Ace was too occupied with killing.

Between teasing-psychotic Knight with several enemies and a cute Mouse with only sleeping issues... I rather choose the mouse.

Simply because my journey to the Amusement Park would have been calmer.

But, I felt bad leaving Ace there alone, especially after all his kindness. I took my handchief from my pocket and quickly twisted it around to form a rose. I lay it on top of his coat which he left in the ground. I then wrote in the ground: "Thank U"

Then silently ran towards Pierce who then lead me away from the ALLvsAce battlefield.

. . .

Back to the present, Pierce who had just recovered from his heavy breathing, gave me his sweet innocent trademark smile.

"Miss, you shouldn't hang around Mister Knight! The Knave of Hearts is very dreadful! No... Super dangerous!" he said.

Oh, right. Pierce was threatened by Ace in one of the dj mangas. Plus, Alice in the manga by Hoshino, first met him in the forest. So, it's not surprising I met him.

That aside, I was captivated by this sweet boy but most importantly by his ears and tails! They're nothing like from animal ears tails for cosplay. In real life they're much more adorable! His ears sometime twitch while his tail casually move from side to side. In other words, this was a first for me to see a real life animal boy!

I think his cuteness just double up in real life!

"Yeah, I get that much by watching him slaughtering men with a sickening grin on his face. I planed to leave him as soon as possible but, he wouldn't let me. So, thank you very much for helping me... Umm.. You are?" I kindly smiled to him and nodded a little my head as a sign of gratitude.

"Oh, I am Pierce Villiers, the Dormouse. And you must be..." he approached me and started SNIFFING me.

Very awkward.

"An OUTSIDER! Yup, you smell exactly like her. You even have her clothes! Oh, does that mean that everyone in your world wore that?!?! " Pierce cheerfully announced as he hugged me tight before pulling back.

"I'm Y/n. And no, it's a misunderstanding. Please let go... I didn't choose these clothes... Wait, what was that?"

While talking I heard a noise coming from the distance, Pierce also noticed it as his ear twitched. He grabbed my arm, and put his index infront of his lips, indicating me to not make any sound.

With a barely udible voice, he whispered: "Follow me. It might be the Knight."

We silently walked, or rather we tip-toed toward the big old tree, after circulating it, Pierce opened up a wooded door. It wasn't a fine door similar to the ones we have in houses, it was raw unworked wood. Thus it mimicked perfectly with the tree, making it impossible to locate.

After we closed the door, we walked down a long wooded stairs. It was very dark as no sunlight filtered throught the tree's thick wood. Pierce holded my hand tightly in his as we descended. His action made me incredibly thankful. Because considering how clumsy I am, I would have probably rolled down the stairs. That's when suddenly a sinister thought creeped throught my mind...

"Pierce, you're not planning to kill me in this isolated place, are you?" I asked as I remained frozen in one of the staircase.

"E-eh? Oh course not, Miss! W-why would I kill you in my home?! Cleaning would be troublesome."

As he spoke, I heard a "click" noise in the dark, soon after a light came from below. It was very small and it came from two small holes in the door. I followed Pierce as he opened it and soon there was warm-welcoming living room.

The walls, the floor and most of furnitures were wooden, giving it a rustic aura but, at the same time refined due to several complicated carved design.

Pierce invited me to one of the green couches in the living room. There were two big couches and two armchairs, one blue and the other red. They were disposed in a circular way around a small coffee table, that from a side, faced a stoned firepit.

I wonder if people notices that smoke came from this tree when Pierce light it?

I thougt as I stared in awe.

"We should be safe here. The Knight always stays for long periods of time in the forest so, I'm used encountering him. But, he never found this place! Especially because my friends always inform me of danger. By the way, they're also the one that told me about you. They say that you're very funny." He said as he brought me a glass and water.

Oh, so I was right! Last night, those animal indeed laughted at me! Ughh.. Great.

When Pierce sat across me on the red armchair, I noticed that the content of the cup he was drinking, was COFFEE!

"Um, Pierce. Since we just ran, I think a a glass of water would be more appropriate than coffee..." I advised him but, Pierce only shrugged* his shoulder and smiled to me.

"I-I know, Miss. But, I'm drinking coffee because I have to work later. I'm very sleepy right now since I ran so, I drink this."

I nodded in understanding. As I stared at him, Pierce quickly avoided my eyes and a rosy tint adorned his cheeks. How cute~ He gripped the cup of coffee and murmed something with a tiny voice.

"... -chan?" Was what my ears heard.

"Pardon?" I asked him to repeat again. This time, Pierce jolted with surprise when he heard me. He had a confused expression before gazing at the content of the cup, he hold near his face.

"I was asking myself, if I could call you Y/n-chan rather than Miss. Miss feels very distant and plus you look cute... I think... It suits you. B-but, I-I don't mind calling you Miss! " His face becoming even more scarlet than before.

"O-oh, of course you can! I don't mind at all."

"Really?!?! You're so nice Y/n-chan!" He said as happiness overcame him at launched himself to secure in a tight loving hug."Really nice and soft~"

Aww... He's adorable. I'm weak to these kawaii attacks... Wait,..!

I felt his face coming closer to mine and as felt his breath on my cheek, a heavy chill run down my spine. Alarmed I tried distancing him from me, before, finally I bid farewells to good manners, and roughly pushed him off with all my might.

"Pierce what are doing!?!?!?! Get off me! " I glared at him. And here I thought he was a harmless youngster.

"Eh? I thought we became friends so, I wanted to celebrate with a kiss to our newly formed bond! " He naturally and cheerfully replied.

"By the way, Y/n-chan where are you heading right now?"

With all the crazy stuff that happened, I almost forgot! I'm not here to have fun. But, find a way out! I checked the glass vial in my pocket. It seems to be light, meaning I didn't get enought info from Ace and Julius.

Well, I'm not surprised... I already know them well since I'm a fan of Hnkna. I wonder what else I should find to fill this... Oh, I know!

"I'm heading to the Amusement Park. Oh, em... Pierce? Can I ask you something? " I timidly asked but, I needed to be extra cautions since this is a delicate topic.

"Of course! Feel free to ask me anything, Miss- oh I'm mean Y/n-chan... B-but if you're looking for fun, I don't recommend you the Park. It's currently closed."

"Wait. The park is CLOSED?!?!! WHY?!?!" I asked. At the thought that my plan might have failed again, I panicked.

Park closed?! That's impossible never once Gowland, the owner, ever closed it in ANY game! He had always been capable of making the Park's attractions flexible to any changes. There's just no way!

Pierce was frightened a little by my loud tone and my sudden reaction but, he replied soon after with a shaking voice and ears dropping.

"W-well, you see. The country is very unstable right. Like v-very unstable. Mister owner wasn't able to adapt that quickly to the changes so, for now he closed the park."

Unstable... What does he mean by that?

I thought to myself. Maybe it's just the usual "move country" thing. I'm not really interrested with the attractions but, more about the roleholders of the park: Mary Gowland and Boris Airay.

"But, I still can talk to the owner right?"

"Oh, yes. Mister Gowland is a really really nice guy! I'm sure he wouldn't mind chatting with someone new. By the way, what was that thing you wanted to ask me?" Pierce asked while tilting* his head cutely to a side with a wondering impression on his face.

I didn't want to raise his suspicions so, I asked with a casual voice and attitude:

"Oh, right! I talked with Ace yesterday and something caught my curiosity about a certain person. Umm... Pierce, do you know, perhaps, the whereabouts of a girl named Alice is?"

Pierce entire being froze, he looked extremely agitated then. He gripped one of his arms and his green eyes scanned the the room, as if trying to find something.

"W-we d-don't like to t-talk about... A-Alice-nee-san. The b-boss and us don't like it... I-I..." his voice trembled and something sparked in his eyes,..

Oh, no. Is he going to cry?!?!

Finally tears started flowing one after another. He's crying.

Oh my god. I knew it! I shouldn't have asked! Is the name Alice taboo now?! N-no way Ace didn't seem troubled.

Pierce crying, made me feel so guilty. Although his breakdown made me panic, I knew I had to do something.

I didn't have my handchief, so cupped his faces and wiped his tears with my thumbs. I reassured him that it was going to be ok (even thought, I don't know how exactly) and guided him to do some breathing practice to calm down.

Now that I think about it, Ace saying he missed Alice, was very unusual. It was common knowledge during Clover arc that he was not the type to speak his feelings aloud. Last night, though, he seemed truly sad when he talked to me. That and after Pierce's reactions, an idea made me worried greatly.

Could it be that Alice was gone for while?! So much, that the roleholders don't want to talk about it?!!!

When Pierce recovered, I hold his hands in mine and stared at his eyes. I knew that he just cried but, I needed to confirm something and cheer him.

"I'm apologies for causing you pain. It wasn't my intention. I swear I didn't know how it would affect you. But, Pierce. I know it's painful but I... I think, since I'm an outsider like Alice,... I might be able to bring her back. So please, please, tell what you know"

"B-bring A-Alice back... Really..?"

When I nodded, his face that was expressionless after crying soon regained color and bright, as hope warmed his pained heart.

After a deep inhale to stabilize his shaking voice, he told me:

"B-Back then, I could meet Alice whenever she was lost in the forest or when she visited the park. Every moment with her was always fun... I loved her alot y'know. However, we weren't always together so, I am not s-sure, when exactly it happened..."

He then became quiet, I heard him whisper something like:"... if she could do it, then.. "

It was then his turn to grip my hands firmly. Determination was shown in his eyes, as they stared deeply in mine. Needless to say, I couldn't avert my eyes and somehow... He looked manlier. Like another person. Is this really Pierce?

"I do not know but, I know someone who might. My boss, the head of the Hatter family, was the closest to Alice-nee-san. He might know what happened! But, listen carefully, Y/n-chan. The boss is always in a bad mood. So DON'T EVER ask him about Alice!"

So Alice was in Blood's route?!

"T-Then, how can I get information from him then?" I immediately asked.

"You can't. He hates talking about her. But.. In the Hatter mansion there 3 roleholders: the boss, second in command and the twins gatekeepers. The hare called Elliot March is the boss's right hand. He won't tell you anything that the boss didn't approve. So you must ask the gatekeepers. They'll most likely let something slip. But, they're very dangerous so be extra carefully. "

"Okay, I understand. But, since you're their colleague wouldn't it be easier if you ask them instead? "

"I-I know. But, our shift overlap so, I can't talk to them. Plus when their on break they often disappear. And when I do get to be with them, the boss is there too... it gets too scary to ask. " he said as he relaxed and was back being the Pierce I met in the woods.

Well, those certainly match their character. Elliot the friendly one that put his boss above all. The Twins: Dee and Dum, the two troublemakers that value money and vacation. I made sure to remember his warnings before releasing my hands from his.

"Thank you, Pierce for believing in me. I'll be sure to follow your advises. Don't worry I will find what happened to Alice."

Of course, I won't go directly to Blood's domain. I'll save him for last.

Yup, the biggest threat always for last.

There are other roleholders who I can squeeze informations. So, there's no hurry. There's time. I might as well help out, I thought.

"Woah, thank you so much!!! You are so kind! So very kind Y/n-chan" Pierce eyes begame glassy again as tears of joy filled them.

He wasn't saying it but, the way his hands twitched, I knew exactly what he wanted. I stretched my arms wide open and smiled at this young honest boy.

"Okay, I get it. Come here. "

Pierce immediately hugged me but not before displaying a huge smile.

As I patted his back, something bothered me... Or rather something that didn't match my memories.

"Pierce, why are in the country of Hearts?"

Pierce broke from the embrace and looked at me confused before replying.

"Eh? Y/n-san, you didn't know? This IS the country of Hearts BUT, it is also Clover, April season and sometimes Diamond. That's why everyone are on the edge. The changes and moves had been unnatural. Like: once a parallel version of the Boss even switches with the one of hearts. It was really a shock for everyone". As he recalled the past, Pierce giggled at the crazy stuff that happened. Me on the other hand, couldn't laught with him, as it was my turn to be confused and shocked.

W-what's the meaning of this?!?! All Hnkna Arc fused?!?! No way. That's impossible, that'd be going against the rules. Wait, rules...?... Does this game rules even solid? Julius said I'm in Hearts so, technically speaking Pierce didn't lie. But, does this mean the number of people I have to talk to have been quadruplicated?!??

I just felt like I'm being burried by tons-tons of problems. I'm was confused, angry but, most importantly exasperated. I needed to go back home. I can't afford to stay here for that long!

I have to go home. I inspected the glass vial closely again. At first it looked empty but, if I stared closely, there was a super-tiny red liquid's drop.

"Tsk... This is not enough... " I needed to move my ass as soon as possible.

"Hey, Pierce. Can you help me get to the Amusement Park?"

The sooner I meet the others, the sooner I go home.

Pierce happily complied. After finishing our drinks and chatting, we walked out of Pierce's tree-house. Of course, we took extra caution as we did so. Outside was a little chilly but, the sunset dyeing the tree leaves with warm colors, numbed my perception of the cold. It was evening. However, the scenary suddenly changed to night, the moment we closed the door. Pierce who had to work, was very sorry and troubled. He truly wanted to help me but, he values his work more. He apologizes several times. Since he couldn't accompany me he asked his friends to do it. And by friends, I mean squirrels.

It's surely strange being guided by small animals but, it was better than nothing. After a warm hug, Pierce ran away.

The walk with squirrels was rather, ... quiet. At least on my part. The two squirrel that I followed chatted the entire. I, a human being, incapable of animal speech, felt really left out.

When I finally saw several artificial lights making their way throught several trees, I knew had arrived!

Civilization, buildings and bricked street, I'm so happy to see you again!

Hm, maybe the term "buildings" is not right... Since everything didn't look geometricly stable and balanced in style. The squirrels did they're job. Before me, was the entrance of the bizzare, sparkly, noises Amusement park.

Since it was night, the lights show of the Park was marvellous. It's beautiful. But, the noises of various attractions were chaotic.

Strange. Is it open?

After a closer inspections, I confirmed that Pierce said the truth. The were no people inside. Because the light was so dazzling, from afar I couldn't make out the gates bars. The entrance was shut tight.

"They open the lights and rides even when it's closed?" I said as I stared at with bitterness.

I couldn't help but feel disappointed. Seeing those wonderful things throught cold bars is unsatisfying. The chipping of the squirrels, that now we're on top a tree brunch, snapped me from such displeasing feeling. I thanked them and asked them to pass my gratitude to Pierce.

As I watched them disappear in the forest, I leaned at the entrance and waited for any employeer or roleholders. While I gazed at the lights and attractions, I recalled that incredible things that happened to me that day.

I sleep in a tent with a knight, I saw Ace's beautifully sculptured body... Wait, No! I shouldn't thing about that stuff!! Ahem... I witness a massacre, to which I still can feel the traumatic numbness feeling of seeing people dying. The fear, I felt when the cold blade touched my skin, I still shiver at the memory...

But, then I couldn't contain the smile that formed in my face as I see Pierce's pure thankfull smile. Pierce was still the same from the serie. Friendly, sweet, shy and hardworking. On the other hand, ...Ace was cheerful, easy-going but, dreadful. But, something was off of him. His personality swings were frequent, the stares he shoot was unbearable... Not to mention when he looked sad last night when he listened to my heart and mentioned Alice.

What was that? Where exactly is Alice? Hearts, Clover, Dia and April fool, in one places?!?! Just what's going on?!?

As questions continued to file up. I didn't noticed a figure that passes me by in an incredible speed. Only when I heard the metal noises and the jingling sounds of chains, I saw a boy that climbed and now was on top of the gates! Since it happened in a flash, instead of saying his name, I shouted:"PINK BOY!"

"Eh?" he said as he frozen in the spot, lose balance and fall. Ouch.

Ops.

To be continue...

. . .

Author note: Since my vocabulary can be summed up in one page, I might use the same words several time. And I apologies for that. I'm no writer so, the chapters might all sound unstable and roughly written. I'm more into imagining in the head rather than writing them down...

Writing was a struggle, and its not even that great. I kept getting distracted and stuff. I wonder how active writers write chapters daily?

So, I really appreciated if you read untill here. Baring all my grammar errors... (-;)

Thank very for reading!!

Anyway here's a hint, the person Y/n saw in her dream, is the same one that visited Julius. And it is not Nightmare.

So yeah keep guessing! ;)

I kinda feel sorry for Ace he going to Julius for an explaination but, our Clockmaker is as lost as he is...

Anyway, next stop is Amusement Park!