I am so sorry I've been away. A lot of things have been going on (family,health,etc.) and so I haven't been able to update. Hopefully I will be able to start getting back into my stories now, and I hope I didn't lose any of you...

Is it her? I don't know. It looks like her.

Makas eyes fluttered open and were greeted by warm sunlight. She sat up and rubbed her head.

"Why does my head hurt so bad?" She whispered to herself.

"You did take a nasty fall." Maka looked around for the sudden voice. "Down here!" Her eyes trailed down to stone floor and widened at the strange sight. There, standing just like a human, was a mouse. It had on a small pink dress and a bonnet.

"Great. Not only do I have no idea where I am, I'm also going crazy." Maka rubbed her temples and stood up.

"You aren't going crazy. Promise! My names Perla. My friends Jaq and Gus found you and brought you through the portal."

"Portal?" Nothing was making sense to her.

"Yes, the portal. You see, there are different dimensions. Nine in all to be exact. We mice can travel through them easily because we are small and our souls are pure, but for a human to pass through they must have a clean soul or be something called a passer." Perla looked up at Maka to make sure she understood. "I know it's a lot to take in, and is really confusing, but you will understand soon enough." Perla turned and scurried over to a small hole in the wooden wall liner. "Jaq! Gus! She's awake!" She called through it. Moments later a skinny mouse dressed in red and a larger one in green ran out.

"I'm so glad you're okay! Names Jaq by the way." The red one stuck out his hand. Maka carefully placed her finger in his palm and shook it while the other one ran up beside her.

"I'm...Gus Gus..." He sighed out between breaths while wiping some sweat from his tiny brow.

"Um nice to meet you. My name's Maka. Where am I?" Maka glanced around the small room. It was made of mostly stone with wood lining the floor and ceiling. There was only a small bed, table, and a basin full of water along with a tiny dresser and a room divider.

"You're in Cinderellys room." The green one said.

"Cinderelly?" She repeated the name slowly.

"Yep! She's downstairs cleaning right now, but when she's done you can meet her." Maka nodded and looked around again.

"Is something wrong?" Perla asked while climbing up onto the table.

"I was wondering if you've seen any of my friends." Perla shook her head and Maka felt her stomach tighten.

"But that doesn't mean they aren't here!" The small mouse said quickly, trying to sound hopeful.

"Lucifer's coming!" Another mouse ran into the room from under the door, and scurried into the mouse hole without another word.

"What? Everyone, in the hole!" Jaq directed the other mice into the hole and looked back up at his new guest. "Lucifer is the cat. If he sees you we are in big trouble! Come on!" Jaq climbed up one of the large wood poles that led up to the ceiling. "You have to climb up here!" Maka looked up at him with astonishment.

"How am I going-" She stopped mid sentence when a scratching sound was heard at the door.

"Come on!" Maka jumped, grabbing onto one of the poles that splayed across the ceiling. In one swift move she swung and pulled herself up. A sigh of relief barely escaped her lips when the door creaked opened.

"Mreow" A large gray cat sauntered in, tail swaying, and deep monotone voice drawing out. It stopped just below them and sniffed. Maka could feel the sweat beading on her forehead with every passing second. Breath held, hands tightening on the wood she was sure they were caught. The cat continued sniffing, his head moving higher and higher. Just a few more inches and it would see her.

"Lucifer, you silly cat. I have to clean up here now shoo." A bright blonde haired woman came in, batting the cat away. It trudged towards the door, sparing her a glare before walking out. "Oh that cat..." The girl adjusted the cloth on her head and bent over to squeeze out a rag.

"Cinderelly!" Jaq jumped down, landing on her shoulder.

"Why, hello there Jaq. You've been staying out of trouble, right?" The small mouse just smiled.

"Actually, we've got a new guest." Cinderella walked over to her dresser and pulled out a small sowing box.

"Is it a boy or a girl?" She asked while lifting up a tiny dress and shirt. Jaq laughed and glanced over at Maka.

"It's a girl, but I don't think that dress will fit." Cinderella blew a stray strand of hair from her eyes and looked at the mouse. Maka climbed down from her hiding place, landing with a soft thud. The older girl jumped at the sudden noise and spun around. Her blue eyes widened as they landed on the small girl.

"Youre right, Jaq, I don't think this will fit..." The blonde set the dress down and turned back to her new guest. "I'm Cinderella, nice to meet you." She smiled warmly and curtsied.

"I'm Maka Albarn." She bowed and then looked the other girl over. She was a bit older, maybe nineteen, and had bright blonde hair. Her clothes were simple and dirty, but she wore a smile that made Maka feel safe.

"So what brings you here?" Maka fiddled with her hands behind her back a bit, a nervous habit of hers.

"I don't really know to tell the truth."

"Cinderella!" A loud voice boomed through the house causing not only Maka, but the mice to jump too.

"Who is that?" Maka asked while looking eerily at the door.

"My step mother. If she sees you we will both be in big trouble!" Cinderella said, her face not hiding any of her worry. "We have to hide you."

"But where? I'm not sure I can get in the ceiling again." Maka eyed the ceiling.

"Do you thing you could fit under my bed?" She looked over at the small cot.

"Cinderella!" The voice screaming, seemingly closer.

"It's worth a try!" Maka ran to the bed and no sooner had she climbed under it when the door slammed open.

"Cinderella, what did I tell you? The girls need you to alter their dresses for the ball!" From her hiding place Maka could not see the older woman, but her voice was enough to send a slight shiver through her body.

"Yes, Step Mother." Cinderella bowed to the older woman and followed her out the door. After a few minutes Gus popped his head under the sheets that concealed Maka and lead her out.

"Now what do we do? I don't think I'm going anywhere with her around." The young girl sighed and looked out the window.

"Don't worry, Maka, I've got a plan." Jaq winked at her, a mischievous glint in his small black eyes.

Again, I AM SO SORRY! I took way way waaaaay to long to update. I hope I didn't ruin Cinderella for any of you...I'm trying my best... Please review so I know some of you still like me and aren't going to come to my house and kill me. ~Sky