Voila, chapter 3 is here! Thanks for all the review and favourites! *sips tea* Ahhh~ Oh right, let Alice Side Story chapter three begin! *drumroll and Kyoko-tan presses the play button ► * Oh noes, I ran out of popcorn.

Note: I know in the play, Paris and Rosaline don't really make an appearance in Scene 5, but it seems nice to add them in. Also, I changed — at least attempted to change — some dialogues in order to match the person's personality.

~ Kyoko-tan

Writer: Kyoko-tan

Editor: A big "thank you" goes to Sakura-tan for editing the story. :D

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Recap of chapter 2:

"Go, girl, seek happy nights to happy days." Misaki place both of her hands one either of my shoulders, before waltzing off the screen with Sumire. I walk close to the edge of the stage.

"Somehow, I get this feeling, deep within that I will meet my beloved tonight." The platform rose up and stars unfolded beneath it.

The Third Scene of the First Act has concluded.

Chapter 3:

My "family" joins me on the second floor, while down below was filled with a bunch of my fellow classmates dressing with mask upon their faces. It looks like the Christmas Masquerade party we had a few years back. Luckily, there won't be anyone who would take my mask off.

"Welcome ladies and gentleman! Are you ready to dance the night away? Ladies, are you ready to be crooned by these gentlemen? And you men, are you guys ready to — " Sumire steps on Koko foot to stop him from blabbering on.

"Let the festival begin!" Lady Capulet announces. "Juliet! Paris is waiting for you at the bottom of the staircase. Take this chance and decide carefully,"

"Aye mother," I curtsy and as I made my way down, a spotlight was on me. Don't trip, don't trip, Mikan! I keep repeating to myself, while smiling at Hayate. My white dress trails behind me. 'A few more steps, I can do this' As I was chanting that phrase over and over again, I messed up my footing.

–trips-

Luckily, Hayate uses his wind Alice, so I smoothly landed in front of him. Taking his hand, we walk onto the dance floor. My eyes catch a glimpse of Natsume, for a split second. His crimson eyes bore into Hayate and I. Was it anger? Sadness? Perhaps it was jealou– no that's not possible.

"What lady's that?" Natsume says loudly with a smirk.

I blush and subconsciously grips Hayate's hands tighter. Oh, how I wish I could turn around and yell 'I'm sorry, I tripped!' then stick my tongue at him and hug Hotaru. It seems even in his Romeo role, Natsume still find ways to tease me.

"Who knows? Have you taken a liking, my dear cousin?" Ruka inquires.

"Speaking of liking, I see who you're talking about," Mochiage joins in.

Ruka looks at Mochiage. Even Natsume looks at him because of his sudden outburst. Their eyes follow to where he points which they realize is at Mikan, or so it seems from their angle.

"Aren't you lucky Romeo. Rosaline is here." Mochiage gives a slight push to Natsume in Nobara's direction, earning himself a short, but deadly glare from Natsume.

From above, a shrilling voice speaks, "Oh that voice! Fetch my bow and arrow. I shall strike him down with my cupid arrows!"

"Where do you think you are doing, aiming the arrow around in my festival, my nephew?" Koko, pulls Luna back forcefully.

"Uncle, it is my beloved- I mean our sworn enemy. A Montague. Romeo, no less!"

"Young Romeo, huh?" Koko widens his smile. "Let him be,"

"But… but …"

"Leave him be. From all the rumours that circulate around, he is a nice fellow, with a great heart."

"I know he is great!" Luna quickly covers her mouth, realizing her sudden outburst. "I mean," Luna corrects herself. "What could be good coming from a Montague?"

"I don't want there to be blood at my party. My lady, let's dance…"

"Okay, fine." Luna places her hand out, waiting for Koko to take it. Nothing. She looks over to see Koko and Sumire dancing happily with one another. "Arggghhhh… just you wait, Rosaline and Juliet, I will make Romeo mine!" Luna grudgingly whispers to herself.

1…2…3…4…5…6… 1… 2… partner change. I accidently step onto the hem of my dress and lose my balance. That's when my lips comes crashing against another's. I felt my mask come off, and sensed that the other person's came off too.

"Che. You do taste like strawberries." Eh? I look into the strangers eyes, trying to find a feature I know. Bingo: crimson eyes, which means it was none other than Natsume. We resume our positions and continue with the dance, leaving our masks on the floor. My face still reflects my embarrassment. Forward step, back step, over, twirl and repeat.

"And so they grant me my prayers to find my beloved," I whisper loudly (so the audience could hear) and stop in my dance position. I turn to look at him.

"Juliet! You mother wants a word with you!" Misaki interrupts our moment. I curtsy to Natsume, before briskly taking my leave.

"Who's the annoying mother?" Natsume asks.

"It is the lady of the house – Lady Capulet." Misaki replies.

"That old hag?" Natsume glares at to the top of the staircase.

"Aye," Misaki fakes a smile.

"Oh my, this is no good. Capulet's daughter… Romeo we shall find you another. Let's take our leave," Ruka and Mochiage walks over to Natsume.

"What if she's a Capulet," Natsume states.

"Nurse, who was that man?" I inquire Misaki. "If he be married, my grave is like to be my wedding bed."

"His name is Romeo and a Montague. The only son of your great enemy!"

"My love sprung from my only hate! Too early seen unknown and unknown too late; that I must love a loathed enemy."

"What are you saying? I do not understand."

I sigh and reply, "Just something I learn just now,"

"Juliet!" Sumire calls again.

"Coming!" Both Misaki and I call in. The curtain closes, signalling the end of the first act.

"Great job out there Mikan!" Narumi pats me on the back; as I sat down to continue typing the story. Hotaru comes over to set my hairstyle – straight – for the next scene.

"That was some nice acting between you and Natsume. Good thing I didn't miss it."

"Eh?" I look into the mirror to look at my friend's reflection. "What's with the way you say 'acting'?"

"Nothing. You'll see." Hotaru smiles. Somehow, I am not liking this. Anyone else and I would let them off, but not when your best friend is a blackmailing queen. Everything she says is hint to something bigger.

"Mou~ Hotaru!"

"All set." She ignores my pleas. I stood up and carefully made my way back to the backstage.

Thuck.

What was that? I slowly turn my head to see what just missed my head. It was an arrow – cupid's arrow.

"Natsume!" Luna puckers her lips and blows a kiss. She was pulling on the bow's string. "Where did you go?"

"Luna, what are you doing now? Didn't you cause enough trouble with the dresses a while ago?" The director yells at her.

"Natsume?" She releases the string and the arrow flies to the director's head.

"How in any way, does my voice sound like Natsume's?" The director is fuming.

"We're beginning!" one backstager asks.

The prerecording plays again. Nonoko says:

"Now old desire doth in his deathbed lie,

And young affection gapes to be his heir;

That fair for which love groaned for and would die,

With tender Juliet matched, is now not fair.

Now Romeo is beloved and loves again,

Alike bewitched by the charms of looks;

But to his for supposed he must complain,

And she steal love's sweet bait from fearful hooks."

The curtain opens to reveal a night scene, with a balcony that views a rose garden. Anna says:

"But soft! What light through yonder window breaks?

It is the East, and Juliet is the sun!

Arise, fair sun and kill the envious moon,

Who is already sick and pale with grief

That thou her maid art far more fair than she.

Be not her maid, since she is envious.

Her vestal livery is sick and green,

And none but fools do wear it. Cast it off."

Natsume walks onto the stage from the right side, looking up at the balcony that was on the opposite side. They say, a picture is worth more than a thousand words; and in this moment, it seems like Natsume's emotion is all that's needed.

I walk onto the balcony and rest my arms on the rail, looking at the imaginary moon. "Ay me!"

Silence. Sigh, guess Natsume isn't going to say his lines. I close my eyes, picturing the script in my head.

'She speaks, O' speak again, bright angel!'

I open my eyes, and look to the crowd with thoughtful and dreamy eyes. "O, Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?" I host myself to sit on top of the rail. My hands wrap my leg closer to my chest.

"Deny thy father and refuse thy name;

Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love,

And I'll no longer be a Capulet."

I hear rustle of noise from below. Could it be Natsume is going to 'reveal' his presence to Juliet? But it's way too early! I sped up my dialogues.

"What's in a name? That which we call a rose

By any other name would smell as sweet.

So Romeo would, were be not Romeo called,

Retain that dear perfection which he owes

Without that title. Romeo, doff thy name;

And for thy name, which is no part of thee,"

I smile softly and got off the rail. Wrapping my arms around myself, I said the last line while twirling: "Take all myself." I pause, waiting for Natsume to make a move.

From below, there was more rustling sounds, in which was gradually getting louder and louder. Suddenly, a girl voice speaks.

"No, Romeo! You mustn't let yourself be seen by Juliet!" I look down to see Luna encircling her arms around Natsume. Then she tries to whisper something into his ear. I couldn't hear them since I was so far, but from her lips, I presume it was along the lines of "You know you want me," or "You know what's going to happen."

Stab.

Luna is ruining our best moment in the script. I look with sad eyes, at the two people beneath.

No Mikan, you mustn't. You're performing. I continuously whispered to myself and look into Natsume's eyes. I will get him back! "Art thou Romeo?"

I step out of my heels and ran down the stairs, into Natsume's arms, after he successfully shakes — or more like burns— Luna off.

"The orchard walls are high and hard to climb, and the place death considering who thou art. If any of my kinsmen find thee here." I blurt my lines out like there's no tomorrow.

He hugs me tighter, the "Can't-help-but-hugging-tight" situation. "I won't let go."

"ROMEO!" Luna shrieks.

"Tybalt, I would like to talk to you!" Koko, yells from the back stage.

"But… Romeo, come with me!" She tries to drag Natsume off with her, but I held strong.

Koko walks on stage and drags Luna off. "Tybalt, give me your input on Juliet's marriage and let us reflect upon the festival tonight."

We were left alone on the stage again.

"I'll never let go of your hands, as long as the moon…"

"No, not the moon. It's always changing!"

"Juliet!" Misaki's voice came from above.

"Anon good nurse!" I yell back. "Stay but a little, I will come again." I whisper to Natsume.

I ran up the stairs, through the hidden doors and ran back out. I semi-yell and whispers, "Send me word tomorrow of your marriage proposal; for if not, I shall be consume by my grief. A thousand times goodnight."

The Second Scene of the Second Act has concluded.

Did you know? [also known as the Notice anything different]: The balcony is considered one of the most famous scenes in Romeo and Juliet; however in the actual play there isn't anyone interfering (glares at Luna).

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