I do NOT own Alice in Wonderland, only this story and my original characters.
This story is rated M, for violence, language and sexual themes.
Chapter 3
Questions and Quests
The silent walk through the forest was driving Alice crazy. She was normally a conversation person to start with, but given the situation and the fact that they were trying to avoid getting captured silence was the only way to go. Still she was getting restless.
"Um, Thackery where are we going?" Alice asked in a hushed whisper.
"To the Queen." Was the solemn response.
"Which one?" Alice feared the answer.
"The Red and the White." Again the answer was solemn and simple.
"We need a plan, is there any way into the dungeons." She knew that the only way this would work was if they found a secret way in or a way to make the Red Queen trust her. However she gained no response from her companion.
"So what does the Red Queen enjoy?" She asked while searching the trees for life.
Thackery looked at her with wide buggy eyes. "Well you know killing things, red roses, pigs, sweets, music. There are plenty of things but her favourite is defiantly killing." He had counted the list off on his fingers, or paws. It wasn't until he saw Alice grinning ear to ear with her eyes lit up that he asked why.
Turning to face him she broke into a full out smile.
"Because Thackery, I know how to get into the Queen's palace. You see, I'm a singer back home. I could distract her with an Otherworld song and you could sneak into the dungeon and set them free." Thackery seem to think for a moment.
"This, this could work." Came his slightly excited reply.
"So what kind of Otherworld song are you going to sing?" She noticed he wasn't stuttering as much anymore.
"Well I'm not sure yet." Alice looked at the sky.
"What kind of music would a demented power hungry queen listen to?" She asked out loud.
"I think I can help with that." A rich male voice stated.
"Who's there?" Alice demanded.
"It's Chessur!" Exclaimed Thackery.
"Chessur?" Alice questioned.
"Yes, I'm the Cheshire Cat or Chessur if you prefer." Suddenly a beautiful cat of blue, grey and purple appeared out of what looked like smoke. He had the most beautiful eyes she had ever seen.
Slowly stepping forward Alice took a very good look at him. Everything about him was amazing. When she was little her great-grandmother bought her a kitten and she had named him Chess, it was short for Cheshire. Coming out of her thoughts she introduced herself.
"Hello my name is Alice; it's nice to meet you." Alice said politely, if only Mrs. Ascot could see her now.
"The pleasure is all mine I'm sure." Came a silky reply.
"So you said you could help us, care to share?" Alice replied teasingly while stroking his soft fur.
"Well I know where the key is and I can get it to Thackery so that he can set everyone free. Has for the Queen's taste in music, well she likes it loud. Not in volume exactly but more like a powerful voice."
"I see. She likes things big, so music wouldn't be much different." Alice concluded slowly.
"That still doesn't help us!" Screamed Thackery.
"No it does! I know what song to sing, it's fairly long so it should give you enough time to free everyone but we will have to do this perfectly or else we will all lose our heads." She explained while pulling them into a huddle.
"Ok I need you to listen very closely. Chess, you're going to go ahead of us and get the key. You will leave it in the, um" Alice trailed off.
"Chess are there any flower pots or something like that near the gate?" She asked intently.
"Hmm, yes there is one on each side but they are on the inside of the gate."
"That's perfect. Ok when you get the key you will put it in the right flower pot. Make sure it's the approaching right ok?" Alice wanted to make sure the directions were right or else the whole plan would fail.
"Absolutely. You can count on me." Chessur replied.
"Oh and I'll leave a spoon there for you Thackery just in case." Chess explained.
"Great, now Chess I'm going to need your help. You see I need a way to make this music loud so that I can perform, but I don't know how." She was really hoping that he would know and terrified that he didn't.
"If I recall I believe that I can fix that, it's just another one of my amazing talents." He said playfully with a huge smile on his face and she just couldn't help but smile back.
"However I will have to stay close to the source of your music." Chess explained gently.
"I see, alright then it will be up to you Thackery. We will distract them and you will slip away to free everyone." Alice stated it with such confidence that both Thackery and Chessur were beginning to think that they could really free their friends.
"Now it's time to practice. Chess you hold onto this." Alice said while handing him her IPod.
"And just what is it?" Asked the curious cat.
"It's called an IPod and it holds all my music on it as well as other things like pictures and videos. I figured we could listen to some of the songs I was thinking about singing and you could tell me which one is best." Came her excited answer.
If there was one thing Alice loved it was singing. She would sing for her great-grandma everyday when she lived with her. Those had been the happiest days of her life and now it was over. She told herself she would never sing for anyone again but this was far more important. This would save lives.
"Alice?" Startled she quickly turned to look at Chess.
"Yes what is it?" She asked with a slight tremor in her voice.
"Are you alright, you look like you might cry." She almost did cry when she heard the concern in his voice.
"Yeah, I'm ok Chess I was just remembering how I swore I would never sing in front of someone ever again." She answered. Even she noticed the sadness in her voice.
"Why? I bet your voice is beautiful." She was shocked to hear that from Thackery, but he was being completely honest. So she let them in and told them.
"When I was little my mom died and my dad had to run the family company. As a result I was sent to live with my great-grandmother, Alice. She taught me how to sing and she would always play the piano and I would sing for her. She raised me and she was my best friend, but when she died I swore I wouldn't sing for anyone ever again."
"You're willing to sing and break your vow for us and our friends." Chess sounded stunned.
"Of course, they will be my friends soon enough and besides it's the right thing to do. I don't care what it takes I will help you and we will save Underland." Alice didn't know where this confidence was coming from and she didn't care because she knew she would need it.
"Ok first off is Iracebeth a romantic? Because that will play a big role." Alice explained, curious about the answer.
"How? She's a bloody big head!" Thackery exclaimed.
"Even so Thackery she is still a woman and every girl dreams of finding a man who has eyes for only her. Therefore songs about romance will have an effect if she's romantic." She finished her rant by sticking out her tongue.
She couldn't believe she was arguing with a crazy hare. Alice knew that it wasn't his fault; it wasn't like he did it on purpose but still. She took a deep breath, she was just so nervous about what was going to happen. Releasing her breath slowly she let a small smile reach her lips. She looked up at the sky and could swear that her great-grandma was watching her and guiding her with a smile on her face.
"In answer to your question, yes Iracebeth is a hopeless romantic. All she wants is to be loved but her jealousy took control and turned her into what she is today. She even killed her husband because she thought he would leave her for Mirana. She is completely obsessed with ruling the lands." Chessur answered with a slight shiver in his voice.
"Alright what about the knave, Stayne?" Alice wanted to be as prepared as possible.
"He doesn't love Iracebeth but he does follow her out of fear. However given the chance he would kill her and take control of the throne, of course he would have to marry her first." Chess explained.
"Right, keep an eye on the knave, got it." Alice whispered.
"Let's do this, can you hand me the IPod please and I'll find the songs." With a smile she took the device from the floating cat. The first song was "God is a Girl" the techno RMX by Groove Coverage.
"During this techno part I would be dancing to distract the guards and the knave so you can slip away. Man I wish we had strobe lights or something." Alice said slightly disappointed. The second song was "Songs like This" by Carrie Underwood.
"I think she'll like this one, it involves revenge." Chess said happily.
"Yeah but it's fairly short, what if it isn't enough time?" That was her main fear, however Thackery seemed at ease and so did Chess.
"I like this song you should sing it when everyone is free!" Exclaimed the Hare.
"Alright I will, it's a promise." She said with a warm smile as she rubbed his head gently.
The third song was "Come on Over" by Christina Aguilera. This song would work more as a distraction for Stayne.
"This is a happy song; it makes me want to futterwacken!" Thackery said happily.
"Do you think the Hatter would like that song?" Alice asked with a slight blush. Of course both of them noticed right away.
"Forgive me if this is too bold but are you fond of the Hatter?" Chess asked in a tone that screamed he already knew the answer and it drove her crazy. This is why she lost her temper and blurted it out.
"So what if I love the Mad Hatter!" Alice exclaimed only to slap her hands over her mouth seconds later.
"Lo-Love! Do you hear that Chess, she loves Tarrant! Happy day, yes this is a happy day!" Throughout his screaming Thackery had grabbed Alice's hands and they were now spinning around in a circle laughing merrily.
"I hate to break this up but we have work to do." Chess stated, more than a little saddened to end their fun.
The fourth song was "The Call" by Regina Spektor.
"Hmm, seems a little peaceful don't you think, but it is beautiful." Chess stated and for a second he reminded her of a judge on American Idol.
"It might inspire her more romantic side." Alice hinted with a shrug.
The fifth song was "The Voice" by Celtic Woman.
"This is beautiful, if you dance while singing this they will defiantly be distracted." Chess said in awe. Thackery seemed at peace with the song, he wasn't even twitching.
"Well shall we listen to the next one?" She asked with a grin.
The final song was "Wasted" by Carrie Underwood. Alice loved this song and could sing it no problem.
"Well what do you think of this one?" She was genuinely curious as to what they thought about the song.
"Well I for one like it, what about you Thackery?" Chess asked with a grin. "Spoon and tea cups!"
"Right never mind Hare." She whispered. Well they had a full plan, now they just had to set it in motion.
~A.N.~
Ok, first off I do not own any of the songs used, I'm not that amazing. (Though I try ) Second is that from now on if I use any songs and/or references the will be listed below at the bottom of the chapter in the authoress note. That is all now please rate and review! *smiles and bows*
Song List
God is a Girl – RMX by Groove Coverage
Songs like This – Carrie Underwood
Come on Over – Christina Aguilera
The Call – Regina Spektor
The Voice – Celtic Woman
Wasted – Carrie Underwood