ok before i start this chapter, i want to apologize for not writing in forever. ive just been very busy and over my spring break, i met this guy, well ive known him a couple months before but i really just got to know him, and he has kept me occupied with my thoughts and emotions and blah blah blah. ok ill stop my ramblings and get on with the story. and now i present u with chapter 8!

Marissa

Marissa woke up to the heat and brightness of the sun streaming from her bedroom window. She smiled slightly. She sat up and looked around, taking in the beauty of the room in the sunlight. Of course, it was still white, yet not at all boring. It seemed to ease her and settle her thoughts. Marissa's senses hightened when she heard a knock on the door. Calm down. It's probably just the Queen. No need to be scared, sweetheart. Said her voice in a reasurring tone. Sorry. It seems that I'm a little jumpy since I woke up in a new place. Marissa told it. You'll get used to it here. I'm absolutely sure that you will love it in this place. the voice said. I'm sure I will too. But it's quite new. Marissa was pulled from her inner conversation by another light knock.

"Come in!" she yelled at the door.

The door opened to reveal the White Queen.

"Good morning, Your Majesty," Marissa greeted.

Mirana walked in and sat on the edge of the girl's bed. "Please, call me Mirana. While you are here, I will not be your queen, but your friend. And a friend is not known as 'Your Majesty' now is she?" Mirana said, chuckling slightly.

"No, I suppose not. I'm sorry for not greeting you on the first knock. I was...thinking!" Marissa said.

"It's quite alright, dear. I came to tell you that we will be having breakfast soon and you need to prepare yourself for we're having quite alot of guests who want to meet you." Mirana told her.

"Of course! But I don't have any clothes."

"We have already taken care of that. Or rather, the Hatter has taken care of that. He came early this morning with a whole wardrobe of dresses, undergarments, shoes and accessories for you."

"He did?" Marissa asked, puzzled.

"Yes. I put them in that closet for you." Mirana said, pointing at a beautiful wardrobe.

"Oh. Well thank you!"

"You shouldn't be thanking me, dear. You should be thanking Tarrant. I guess I'll leave you to get dressed. There's a washroom through that door to the right of your bed. I'll see you soon." Mirana said and left, gently closing the door behind her.

Marissa got up out of bed and walked towards the wardrobe. She pulled open the doors and peered inside. There was a whole assortment of colors and designs. She looked throught each dress and finally settled on a turqouise silk dress that pooled around her feet. It literally looked like water on her body. The torso of it was magneficent. It framed her thin figure and complimented her breast. It was strapless, but that was okay with her because she didn't really like them anyway. You're gonna have to thank him big time for this. This dress is beautiful! The voice said. I know. Imagine if this dress is like this, what the others will be like. Marissa told it. Marissa pulled open a drawer at the bottom of the wardrobe and pulled out a pair of matching flats that sparkled in the sunlight streaming into the room. After brushing her hair, she walked out of her room and looked around trying to find someone who could direct her to the dining area. She soon saw a white rabbit coming towards her mumbling something about Time. She moved in front of its path to block it. It stopped at her feet and looked up at her. It was carrying a pocket watch and wearing a waistcoat. That's sort of odd to see on a rabbit,she thought.

"Excuse me miss, but I must be getting to breakfast at the White Queen's table. I'm going to be terribly late!" It said.

"Well it just so happens that I'm heading there too. Will you be so kind as to show me the way?" She asked.

The rabbit seemed to think about it. It sighed. "Fine. By the way, what is your name?"

"Marissa. And yourself?" She said.

"Nivens McTwisp. Glad to make your aquaintance. Now we must get moving or we're going to be late!" The rabbit said, already hopping away.

Marissa began chasing after it but she couldn't catch up. "Wait! Slow down, you silly rabbit! I can't catch up!" She yelled after it.

McTwisp slowed and let her catch up, only to hop away as soon as she reached his side. "Oh boy," She said under her breath. She followed him around corners and hallways until he finally stopped. Marissa looked into the two open doors in front of her and gasped. There was so many people she could hardly count them all. She instantly picked out the Hatter from them and started walking towards him. He looked up at her and smiled brightly.

"Ah, Marissa! I see that you've decided to wear one of the dresses I made you." He said as soon as she approached him.

"Yes, I have. It's beautiful, Hatter. Thank you!" She said, wrapping her arms tightly around his neck. His eyes widened and he ackwardly put his arm around her.

"I...um...uh...you're welcome!" he stuttered, shocked by her sudden embrace. Marissa pulled away and gave him her winning smile. She pulled on his sleeve and said, "Shall we sit?" He nodded and they walked over to the two open chairs at the dining table. Everyone seemed to stare at her and Marissa became uncomfortable. They only want to know who you are, sweetheart. Said her voice. Yes, I know but must they stare so? She told it. Ignore them if it bothers you so much. Marissa greeted all them with a wary smile. She spotted Mirana as she walked up to the end of the table. She clinked a spoon on a wine glass.

"May I have your attention, please?" Mirana said. Everyone turned to face her and the room grew quiet. "Thank you. I invited you all here to meet our newest inhabitant, Marissa Kinglsy, daughter of our Champion, Alice. Marissa, would you please stamd up to show yourself?"

Marissa could feel her face heat up. She had never been called out in a big crowd before. The Hatter put a hand on her shoulder. "It'll be ok. Just stand up." he whispered. She nodded and stood up. She waved and gave a short smile. "Hello everyone." Whispers suddenly broke out and she sat back down.

"Everyone, please welcome Marissa to Underland as you would your own people. But before we begin breakfast I would like to announce that Alice will be returning to us shortly to reunite with her daughter and us. Now please, eat!" Mirana announced and sat down in her chair.

Marissa began to put food on her plate and tried to ignore the stares that seemed to bore into her. Her face flamed from embarrassment. "Are you alright?" The Hatter asked.

"I will be. I'm just not used to this. They keep staring at me..." Marissa answered, trailing off.

"Ignore them and enjoy the stares, for they will be bombarding you with questions and such. Why, I remember when I went to this one place not to long ago only to be shoved one question after the next. It was quite mad, if you ask me and I'm the Mad Hatter!" he said. Marissa laughed and started to eat.

Yay! i finished it! i hope you liked it. Oh and if want to know or get an idea of what Marissa's dress looks like, heres a link to it. .uk/blog/?p=76

next chapter should be up in awhile. thanks to all those who waited patiently for this and left reviews. btw: review!

-Katelyn