4. There is a cat that can disappear.

"Would you at least let me borrow it Hatter?" Cheshire purred. "I want to look my very best."

"Absolutely not. If you were to wear my hat then you would look your best and me not quite so, but if I am to wear my hat then I would look my best and you would look as you always have." Hatter huffed.

The perpetual grin Cheshire wore began to wilt around the edges as his body turned on it's back but his head remained upright. "Then whatever shall I wear to dinner?"

"You're a cat, wearing nothing is much more acceptable for you than it is for me."

"Hmm" Cheshire hummed. Slowly his body began to fade, it seemed as if he was finally conceding to the Hatter. Now rid of the cat's presence, he continued the task of choosing a jacket for that evenings affair. Should he wear the turquoise blue jacket with the gold trimming or the green jacket with the purple trimming? The green would compliment his hair nicely. Speaking of hair, it was feeling a bit light all of the sudden. Eyes darkening to amber the Hatter whirled around to find Cheshire floating towards the window, Hatter's prized hat atop his head.

"Cheshire!" Hatter roared, a Scottish accent becoming prominent. "If you ever hope to continue the Cheshire line you would be wise to return that hat to me this instant!"

Chesh responded by sticking his tongue out at the Hatter and floating lazily across the room, just high enough to be out of his reach.

"It's war then!" Hatter exclaimed and grabbed the nearest object, a hand mirror, and flung it at the insufferable cat. Cheshire easily dodged the mirror and smirked wider as it crashed against the wall.

"That's seven years bad luck my friend."

Next came a teapot, three books, a pillow, a chair and finally a manequin which barely avoided hitting Alice as she ran into the Hatter's room to see what had caused such an uproar.

"What is happening in here?"

Seeking safe haven Cheshire quickly evaporated and reappeared behind Alice, wrapping his long tail around her shoulders.

"Nothing dear, Hatter and I were just having a disagreement."

"Indeed!" Alice exclaimed, looking at the debris strewn across the room. "You stole his hat again Chesh."

"I was only going to borrow it."

With a soft, amused smile Alice shook her head and turned to face Cheshire. Reaching up she took the hat from his head and gave his nose a light tap.

"How about I make you a promise? I'll ask Hatter to make you a hat of your very own if you promise not to steal his anymore."

"Would you really?" Cheshire purred in happiness.

With a nod from Alice, the cat was appeased. Rolling onto his back he waved at the couple with his tail. "See you at dinner then." he drawled before disappearing from the room.

Since Alice had entered the room, the Hatter had become unusually silent. His eyes, now their normal color, were transfixed upon the girl as she walked towards him and placed his precious hat back upon his head. She was wearing a beautiful green dress of silk that suited her wonderfully. No doubt it had been a gift from the White Queen.

"Are you ready to go then?" She asked softly, tucking a strand of his brilliant orange hair behind his ear.

"Oh yes! Quite indeed. I am, I am!" He said much to quickly as he grabbed his jacket and pulled it on.

He had decided to wear the green jacket after all.


Author's Note:

I wanted to try something with a bit more dialouge to see if I could keep the characters in character while speaking to each other. Hope you enjoined!

Thank you to everyone who has reviewed and added this story to their favorite and alert lists. I never expected this small idea to get so much attention.

As usual I just wanted to say: I do not own Alice or any of her friends. I just like to play with them.