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This story is rated M, for violence, language and sexual themes.

Chapter 15

Ravens with Tasers

Alice hummed happily to herself as she continued to set up her room. Her books, writing supplies and Otherworld maps were already in their proper place in her study. She had switched the bedding with her own, pleased with how they fit the bed and the color scheme.

She was now trying to organize her clothes. It was truly amazing that she managed to fit everything into her trunks and bags. If there was one thing Alice took pride in it was her customized wardrobe. She scoured all over London for the best shops and it had paid off beautifully. Her closet was literally a blend of designer, retro and vintage, and she loved it.

Releasing a sigh she decided to finish the rest of the unpacking before trying to tackle the huge piles of fabric on the floor surrounding her. So continuing her little tune she moved over to the other trunk and started to pull out her pictures.

She smiled fondly at the first one; it was of her and her great-grandmother. She was sitting at the piano and her Grams was standing behind her smiling. It was one of her favorites. The second was of her mother standing in a sundress laughing in the gardens. Alice felt proud and smiled looking at her mother's photo.

Evelyn was truly an amazing and beautiful woman. She always had a smile on her face, even when she got sick. She touched the hearts of everyone she met and when she died it was like her father's heart died as well. Quickly shaking away the thought Alice continued to take out pictures and gently place them on the shelves.

Something the young champion had discovered was that if she wanted a shelf or desk to appear, it would. It was like she could summon anything with just a mere thought. To test her theory she went over to the bathroom and imagined a plug-in for her flat iron, and it fazed out of the wall just like she pictured it. The more amazing thing was that it worked! However thinking about it, all the lights were electric so it probably shouldn't have surprised her as much as it did.

"That's magic for you. Such a wonderful advantage. I bet I can even get Otherworld internet!" Alice thought gleefully before returning to placing her pictures around her room. She decided that her photo albums would go on the bookshelf in the lounge. Stepping back to admire her handy work she had to admit that the room felt a lot more like home now.

"Right now all that's left are my clothes." She thought to herself as she placed the last of her knick-knacks in their place.

"Looks like I can't put it off anymore Mr. Beans." Alice spoke aloud to a stuffed bunny that sat on her bed. That stuffy had been hers since she was a baby, it was the first gift her father when she got home from the hospital. It was a faded grey with black button eyes and she loved it more than anything.

Slowly trudging over to her clothing she began the long process of organizing it. She was so caught up in sorting the styles that she didn't hear the knock on the door or the "I'm coming in". Alice just continued to sort and place everything into piles based on style and color. She had already gotten through seasons.

Cautiously Tarrant opened the door and stepped inside only to freeze in shock of the sight before him. There on the floor, surrounded by clothing was his Alice. She was facing away from him but he could tell that she was so caught up in what she was doing that she didn't hear him. He knew the feeling all too well. He always got caught up in his hat making.

"Alice, I brought you something to eat." The Hatter laughed watching the woman he loved jump in surprise.

"Oh Tarrant, I'm sorry I didn't even hear you come in. How long have you been waiting there?" She asked guiltily feeling a blush dance across her cheeks in embarrassment. When she noticed the food her stomach growled loudly making her blush deepen.

"Not that long love. Come on and take a break, you need to eat something. It is morning after all." He explained lovingly while taking the tray of food over into the lounge. Quickly getting up and following she couldn't help but ask.

"Is it really already morning?" True she felt a little dumb for asking but she couldn't help it, she really didn't think she had been up all night.

"Sure is. The sun should be up in a few minutes. I had a feeling you were still up so I figured some breakfast would be nice." Tarrant answered happily. He was a morning person because that's when his dreams were still fresh and thus able to inspire him.

"I see. Well you're right a bit of food is just what I needed. Once I finish getting my clothes put away I'll be completely moved in!" Alice said cheerfully, buttering a biscuit while Tarrant poured them some tea.

It was wonderful. There were little breakfast sausages, bacon, toast, eggs, biscuits and rolls. Plus the tea was absolutely divine. She could get used to this in the mornings, her and her Hatter, relaxing and just enjoying each other's company over a lovely meal.

As the sun began to peak over the walls of the palace and into the room everything just seemed to come to life. She smiled as the sun kissed her skin leaving a nice warm feeling. Tarrant watched her closely taking in her beauty.

Sitting there in the sun sipping her tea, he couldn't imagine her looking any more beautiful. Her hair was a mixture of reds, browns and gold's, with the occasional black here and there. Her skin seemed to glow and looked almost like the sands of the beach in color. Her long eyelashes casting even longer shadows over her high cheek bones as she closed them in content.

However it was when she reopened her eyes that he almost gasped out loud. With the sun hitting them they became liquid pools of milk chocolate with swirls of dark chocolate blending in. But what startled him was the flecks of gold and green that unless seen in sunlight one would never know was there. They were breath-taking.

Looking at Tarrant Alice noticed that he was watching her closely. He had a gentle smile on his face and she couldn't help but return it. Just as she was about to ask what he was smiling at, there was a soft knock on the door.

"Come in!" Alice called out happily, already knowing who it was.

"Aly, Tarrant good morning!" Mei exclaimed happily. She was practically glowing causing both the champion and the hatter to break into full smiles.

"Good morning to you too Mei. What has you in such a wonderful mood this early?" Tarrant asked while pouring the smiling raven some tea of her own.

"I think I know. You discovered that we can make anything appear just by thinking it right?" Alice asked knowingly. She just laughed as her friends shook her head viciously. Mei liked to style her hair so she was beyond happy to see that she could make plug-ins appear just by thinking it.

"I see, so you both discovered how to summon have you? It's a wonderful skill to have really but you must be careful that you don't get carried away with it. If you do you could wined up bringing something dangerous here without meaning too." Tarrant explained gently.

"So we just have to make a few rules then. We can call the others here and decide on what we cannot ever summon." Alice suggested. Tarrant and Mei nodded in agreement.

So it was a short while later that had everyone gathered in Alice's room, sipping tea and wondering why they were called there.

"Ok, listen up. As you know we can summon things by will and they will appear. This is very helpful but also very dangerous. The Otherworld has weapons in it that don't belong here, which is why we are going to make rules as to what is and is not allowed." Alice began looking closely at everyone in the room.

"That is a wise decision. It would be horrible if the Red Queen ever discovered automatic firearms or worse yet bombs." Duncan said solemnly. He had woken up as himself, but for some reason Kyle would flinch every time he so much as moved.

"Aly and I have already decided on the first few rules. The first is no firearms of any kind. The people of Underland have no need for guns so we aren't going to bring them in. The second is no bombs or grenades. The third is no missiles." Mei stated going into full politics mode. The others nodded in agreement except of the Underlanders who just looked confused but figured their friends knew what they were talking about.

"What about blades and bows?" Duncan asked curiously.

"Blades should be fine since they are common here, same with bows. I was thinking that since Mei doesn't have her guns I'd teach her archery instead." Alice explained while Mei nodded her head in consent to the offered lesson.

"How about scopes? Will we be able to bring those here?" The younger twin asked. He wanted to know just what the limits were.

"I think that should be fine. I don't think it would severely alter the battle if the Red Queen found out about them. Besides she wouldn't know how to properly use them anyway, the bows here aren't that advanced." The young champion stated making them all smile.

"We can't call in any cars, trucks or tanks though. However we might be able to pull off motor bikes or dirt bikes. They would be able to handle the terrain better anyway." She added. The boy's eyes lit up at the mere thought of having their toys.

"That would also give us a great advantage in the speed department as well." Mei said thoughtfully. She personally preferred horses but she wasn't going to rain on their parade.

"Let's see what else? No TV's, gaming systems or anything else like that until after we win the war. We need to stay focused. Also no contacting your many girlfriends Kyle. If you have to get a hold of anyone it can only be family or those viewed as such. Also we will use walkie-talkies to communicate when on missions or fighting that way we can regroup." Alice reasoned.

"Why are you the one who gets to make all the rules?" Kyle bit out.

"Um, because she's the leader?" Mei asked sarcastically. She was really starting to lose her patience with him and it was starting to show.

"Why is she the leader? The leader should be someone brave, loyal, smart, strong and able to handle high stress situations. You know someone like me." Kyle stated. However all he got were snorts and the middle finger from Alice.

"Hate to break it to yeah Kyle but if anyone fits that description it's Aly. Besides that she is the White Queen's champion. That gives the right to be leader. So stuff a sock in it because believe it or not no one wants to hear how great you think you are." Mei explained exasperated. Honestly and she thought her brothers had egos.

For a minute it was silent. Kyle more so out of shock. Mei slowly started to turn red from both anger and embarrassment. Why did people always react like this when she snapped? Then laughter erupted from Alice. She almost fell off the couch but luckily Tarrant caught her looking concerned.

However Duncan soon followed after her. He had never seen Mei-Lin snap at anyone and the effect it had on his stupid twin was priceless. His mouth was opening and closing with no sound coming out and his eyes just about ready to pop out of their sockets. Kyle truly looked like a fish.

Soon everyone was laughing at the boy. The two Underlanders not able to take the look on his face either. Mirana laughed until she cried and her sides hurt while Tarrant tried his best to keep Alice and himself on the couch. Kyle however was less than amused. He hated being laughed at.

Once the group settled down again Mirana had to excuse herself to tend to her duties in which Duncan asked if he could assist her. She happily agreed and the two left the group to their own devises. Tarrant said he had hates to make and Alice went with him. The others leaving with them and going their own ways.

Happily Mei made her way to the gardens. She knew that she would find some wonderful inspiration for her fashion line there. Walking with a bounce in her step and a camera in her hand she hummed a soft tune to herself. She was completely unaware of just what awaited her.

Stayne couldn't believe he had actually made it without being spotted or followed. He had to find Alice and let her know just what the Red Queen had planned. The knave still couldn't believe how far the mad woman was willing to go to get her so called revenge. It shook him to the core when he saw that crazed gleam in her eyes. Yes he had to find Alice and warn her.

Making his way through the back of the gardens he was pulled from his thoughts by a soft humming. Cursing mentally he hid and watched to see if whoever it was planned on leaving anytime soon. However when he caught sight of the one responsible for the soft tune his breath left him.

There standing before him was the most beautifully unique woman he had ever seen. She was by far the tiniest girl he had ever crossed paths with and her remarkably long hair only served to highlight her small stature. Yet it was her heart shaped face and almond shaped eyes that caught his attention. She was darker skinned then anyone he'd met and it only seemed to make her startlingly blue eyes glow.

Stayne couldn't get his eye to leave her form. Despite her small size she was obviously a young woman. She was wearing a light yellow dress that went a little past her knees and white shoes with matching ribbons that tied up to her shapely calves. Even in the flowing material Stayne could make out the curves of her body, from the soft curves of her breasts to the gentle flair of her hips.

Mei felt like she was being watched and resisted the urge to look over her shoulder. She knew that she should be safe within the walls of the White Palace but she just couldn't shake the feeling. So lifting her camera she took pictures of all the surrounding area and then looked back at them to see if anyone was there.

What she saw made her heart freeze. There was a person hiding ahead of her and to the left. Realizing it could be a spy Mei took off in a run, only to be grabbed from behind by the biggest set of hands she had ever seen. Quickly one of the hands covered her mouth successfully muffling her scream.

When Stayne saw her eyes widen he knew she had seen him and when she ran he did the only thing he could think of which was to grab her. She was even smaller up close and her hair was like a raven's wing. She came up a little past his hip but even so she was surprisingly strong as she struggled in his grip.

Mei fought with everything she had. She twisted and squirmed but the mystery man held firm. Finally having enough of not knowing who her attacker was and the hand against her mouth the small Asian bit down hard. She felt her assailant stiffen and smirked.

Stayne was easily keeping her in place until he felt teeth sink into his hand. He quickly went to rip his hand away only to find she hadn't let go yet which only caused another wave of pain to shoot through his hand.

Mei thought she was going to lose a tooth when he ripped his hand back but she held fast. If he wanted his hand back then he was going to have to let go. And the second he did she was going to drop kick his skull into the fucking ground.

"Now little girl, let go of my hand or you'll lose all of those sharp teeth." Stayne growled. He wouldn't actually hurt her but she didn't know that. However the only response he received was her biting down harder.

Mei's jaw was killing her but she wasn't going to give into his threats, she was a Cho damn it! Seeing that she wasn't going to give in he tried pulling his hand again but she just repeated the action of tightening her jaw.

"Ok look. I'm going to let go so when I do I want you to release my hand ok?" Stayne asked. He both saw and felt her nod her head. Slowly he moved his arm so that it was behind her and just as slowly felt her remove her teeth from his hand.

In a flash Mei whipped around with a fierce glare which she felt shift into a look of amazement. The man before her was huge. He towered over her measly four foot eight by easily two and a half feet. He had black hair and pale skin, but what she noticed was the eye patch shaped like a heart.

"Well so much for drop kicking him. There's no way in hell I'd be able to reach his head without a ladder!" Mei-Lin thought to herself bitterly. She hated how short she was compared to everyone else in Underland. This man just made it all the more frustrating.

"Ok think Mei. What can you do? Obviously you can't fight him in hand to hand combat and we agreed no guns! Gods if only I had something to hit him with, like a bat or something!" As soon as the thought crossed her mind a black bat appeared in her hand catching the man in front of her off guard. Without a moment's hesitation Mei swung with all her strength. She watched as he fell holding his side swearing and then she ran.

Stayne was stunned. Not only did the little woman bite him but she was somehow able to summon a weapon and proceed to strike him with said weapon. Now she was getting away! Forcing himself to his feet he ignored the burning in his ribs and ran after her. He easily caught up and pushed her into one of the many corners of the garden.

Mei was so startled by the sudden push that she lost her grip on her bat. Seeing this Stayne quickly took it from her weak hold and tossed it behind him. The last thing he wanted was for her to fear him more than she already did. Using his much larger body to cage her in he proceeded to look her over once more now that he was closer.

She was slightly panting making her chest rise and fall much faster, it made him notice just how nice her chest was. However looking at her face he was struck stupid. She was glaring at him for all she was worth. There was a promise of pain in those vibrant blue eyes and Stayne felt himself swallow hard.

Mei was not impressed. He had her pinned in a corner and now he was checking her out! She felt a surge of satisfaction when he swallowed at the sight of her glare. If he thought he was getting away with this then he was dead wrong. After all no one said anything about tasers. As soon as she felt the weight in her hand she jammed it into his leg.

Stayne should have known by the look in her eye that something bad was going to happen but instead he just kept on looking at her and taking in her exotic form. He truly had never seen someone like her before. However those thoughts left when the pain tore it's way thought his person.

Mei winced when he fell to the ground with an undignified "thud". Yet when she saw him move she tased him again. This guy wasn't getting up anything soon if she had anything to say about it.

"Sweet dreams creep." Were the only words Stayne heard before his world went black and silent. Looking down at the now unconscious man Mei knew she couldn't leave him there. So summoning a long sled with wheels she started the task of moving him onto it. After a few failed attempts one in which she grew frustrated and kicked him a few times to feel better she managed to get him on and secure.

"Right. Now to take you to Aly." Mei said aloud. Grabbing the handle she made her way into the castle and to the Hatter's shop. She was so grateful she didn't run into anyone on her way there. She was starting to feel bad about what she did to him, he really hadn't hurt her but this was a war and she just couldn't risk it.

Stopping outside the shop she quickly knocked and upon hearing a happy "enter", opened the door and pulled him inside. Once in she closed the door and turned to look at the pair. Alice looked horrified while Tarrant was shaking from trying not to laugh.

"Mei what did you do to him?" The Hatter asked with muffled laughter.

"I tasered him. He was in the gardens and when I went to run he grabbed me. So after a scuffle and hitting him with a bat I tasered him. Why who is he?" Mei asked with a feeling of dread filling her.

"Mei you just tasered Stayne." Alice answered in disbelief while Tarrant finally broke out into a fit of laughter.

"Oh my god!" The Asian exclaimed horrified. This was not good. This was really not good.

~A.N.~

Ok so sorry I haven't updated lately, I was moving into my new apartment and getting my boyfriend moved in as well. Also I've been looking for a job. However here it is! Mei has just met Stayne and it wasn't all that fun. There really weren't a lot of Alice and Tarrant moments but I did get some Mirana and Duncan in there. I also explained the whole summoning thing, which I plan to use making this story a blend of both worlds. As always I would love to hear what you think so please rate and review! *smiles and bows*