Chapter 1: The Rabbit Hole

I was sitting one evening, starring up at the sky, waiting for the stars to shine once again in the beautiful night sky. But, today was unlike any other day I've had. What was so different you may ask? I'll tell you. It was the most amazing thing, though it is a bit bitter sweet, everything all some how works out. This is my story of how I truly became " Alice ".

The grass was wet and damp. I could her my mother and grandmother calling for me. But, I decided to stay. But, the screaming was getting louder and more urgent. So, as I got up and dusted myself off, I heard a noise from the bushes. I curiously went to the bushes to see what it was. As I stuck my head in the bush I saw a white rabbit with a tail coat and a pocket-watch! It looked me straight in the eyes and ran off. I ran after it and found myself by a hole deep in the woods.

I heard hoarse screaming and hissing noises coming from the hole. I became very frightened and began to back away. But, as I did I felt as if someone was behind me! They grabbed me and threw me down the hole. As i was falling I saw a pair of golden eyes staring at me. I tried to close my eyes, but I couldn't I was fascinated by them. Then, the screaming and the hissing began again. Then, a mouth appeared with the eyes. It was saying something to me. I tried to make out the words, but couldn't.

Then, the hole lit up as if it were set a-flame. Then, blacked out. I couldn't see where I was, or what was going on. It felt like everything was still.

Then, as if I had finally reached my journey, I found a rather odd place around me. I was in Wonderland.

Chapter 2: Inside Wonderland

Everything around me was... Strange.

There were tiny Rocking-chair Horses with wings flying around me! I slowly sat up, taking in the scenery around me.

" Curious and curiouser..." I mumbled to myself as I got up to walk. The ground wasn't even normal. It was a mushy green with purple dirt. The flowers were gigantic with blossoms the size of a tiny cottage! I think it was my imagination, but... The flowers all had faces. And the butterflies flew backwards instead of forward. The caterpillars had the wings of a butterfly, but did not fly. Even some butterflies had bread as wings.

I could see a bird flying over me with the beak of a bull horn and the neck of a giraffe. I went threw a wall of vines to find on the other side, something I've never scene before.

It was a blue caterpillar. He had a smoking pipe connected to a big machine that lit his pipe. He was sitting on a blue mushroom five feet taller than me. I couldn't help but stare at him. He had an eye glass and blew rings of smoke, big enough for me to jump threw. I was in awe when he caught my eyes.

" You there. Who are you? " He asked me almost shouting.

" I'm Alice. " I said back quietly. " Who are you? "

" I am Absalom. I am absolute. " He said with content. Then, shouted at me, " Who are you! "

" I told you I am Alice! " I said back with my voice louder than before.

" You aren't Alice. Move along you girl! " He said losing interest and going back to blowing rings with his smoke.

" I don't know where to go! " I said running up to his mushroom. " Where is there to go? " I asked with fright in my voice.

" This is Wonderland. You can go anywhere you please. " He said still looking away.

" But, what if I get lost! " I said, " Please show me the way! " I said pleadingly.

" Go down that path. The Cheshire Cat shall show you where to go. " He said blowing a ring of smoke in my face. " Now be gone! "

I backed away from the mushroom and headed down a dark path. It was narrow with very many twists and turns. I couldn't see much around me. There was no sun at all and I could not see the sky. For the dark lonely trees had blocked my light. I carefully followed the path hoping not to trip on anything, or stumble upon a strange creature.

I guess I wasn't careful enough.

I looked ahead of me and saw a dark twisted tree. And inside the tree was a glowing pair of golden eyes.

Suddenly a bright white smile appeared and said, " Hello, Alice."

Chapter 3: Cheshire Cat

Hello, Alice", the pair of glowing golden eyes and brilliant white smile said to me.

I stared in amazement, speechless, not being able to say anything. Then, he continued on with the same smile not changing and his eyes never leaving me, " I've missed you, you know. And so has 'She'. "

I finally found enough words to ask, " Missed me? I've never seen you before. I can't even see what you look like. Who is ' she '? "

" By 'She' I mean the Red Queen of course. You truly don't remember me? ", He said with sorrow in his voice.

" Maybe if I saw you, then I might remember. " I said to him.

Then, there was a rustle in the tree. Some leaves fell and branches shook. Then, a man gracefully landed on the ground. He had on the same brilliant smile and his eyes were
even brighter than before. He had purple cat ears and a fluffy black and purple striped tail. I couldn't believe what I was seeing! He had radiant black hair that shined even in the dark. He wore a white buttoned up shirt, his cuffs unbuttoned, and the top two buttons of his shirt were missing. He wore black slacks that fit him rather well. They were torn at the knees and at the bottom hem. His shoes were black and had looked as if they were new, but had a small tear in them. He was dazzling. He looked only seventeen years of age. I couldn't speak, I was in awe staring at him. He was perfect.

He continued to smile at me, but this time not showing his teeth. He bowed slightly and made his way over to where I stood. I couldn't move. I just watched him. The way he moved was cat-like. He was right in front of me at this point. He stared into my eyes and said, " Do you remember me? "

As he said those words a ringing in my ear began. It felt like a memory from the back of my head was digging its way out. But, it couldn't reach the front. He seemed, so oddly familiar. At this point it was on the tip of my tongue, but I could not recall ever seeing or meeting him. I stared into his eyes and said, " No, I'm sorry. I don't remember you. "

His expression changed. His smile disappeared and his eyes seemed to lose its radiance. His ears folded back onto his head and his tail sank down to the ground. " That's a shame. ", he began. " I've missed you so much and you don't remember me at all. I thought about you this whole time you were gone, you know? "

" I'm sorry... You do seem familiar, but I just can't recall. " I said in a reassuring tone.

His face lit up once more. His eyes became a radiant gold and a smile spread across his face. But, this time he seemed to have the fangs of a cat. " Oh, I'm so happy, Alice! ", He exclaimed picking me up and swinging me. " I can't tell you how ever happy I am! ", he shouted as he kept hugging me.

I couldn't breathe. The shock of him picking me up pull the wind right out of me. He was warm and smelled nice too. He had a strong scent of roses that smelt marvelous. I could feel my face burning and my heart beating. My heart was beating so fast it felt as if it would burst right through my chest. I was finally able to make out some words. " How do you know me? " I asked.

" How you say? " He set me down and sat in front of me, as if he were about to tell a story. His tail flicked back and forth as he said, " I can't say how. But, you will soon learn my dear. " He jumped up and picked me up once again. He held me very close to his chest. I felt as if I was a baby being cradled. He began walking down the dark path
beyond the tree.

" Where are we going? " I asked. Then, I yawned. I suddenly became very tired even though I was just full of curiosity and excitement just a moment ago. Oddly enough I felt very safe and calm in his arms.

" You'll see. Go to sleep now, and I'll wake you when we arrive to our destination. ", he said in a calm reassuring voice.

I looked up at him seeing him smiling down at me and staring into my eyes again. Then, I began to see images in his eyes. I squinted up at his eyes and the ringing in my ears begun again. But, this time the ringing seemed to be voices and different sounds that I couldn't make out. Then, I heard a single word and my mind went black.

Chapter 4: Labyrinth Of Memories

I began to scream. It was as if my head was being stabbed and cramped full of things I didn't want to see or remember. A single word kept repeating itself. I couldn't hear it clearly though. It was static and hoarse. Memories and images flashed before my eyes. I found myself in a black room. I was no longer in Cheshire's arms.

Everything went silent. I looked around, but there was nothing to be seen. Just an endless black floor. I cautiously got up. I began to walk when I heard a voice. I froze. I looked around to see if anyone were there. But, there was no one in sight.

Then, I heard the voice again. It echoed within my ears. I couldn't make out the words yet. I listened again to the voice and could understand what it was saying. " Who are you?", the voice asked me.

I was in shock. I've already answered that. I didn't want to answer again, but it was no use. " I am Alice", I replied.

" Do you know why you are here? " The voice asked.

" I have no clue. ", I answered honestly.

" Would you like to see why?"

" See? " As I asked as large white screen began to slowly come down from no where. Suddenly, an image appeared. It was me. And another little girl I did not know. I was seven at the time. The little girl beside was the same age and as me had blood red hair. We wore matching dresses and were painting hearts on each other. I couldn't make out the little girls face. It was all a blur.

" Can we play a different game, Alice? ", the little girl on the screen said.

" What would you like to play? ", I replied.

" Hmm... Let's play King and Queen! ", she exclaimed excitedly.

" Okay! Who is the King and who is the Queen? ", I asked.

" You get to be the Queen and Cheshire will be the King! ", she said grabbing our black cat that had purple paint on his ears and tail.

" Then, who are you? " I asked taking Cheshire into my arms.

" I'll be the Princess! ", her face lit up as she said and went on, " I'm waiting for my Knight in Shining armor! "

" And I get the cat as a King. ", I said pouting.

" You don't like Cheshire, Alice? ", she said as if she were about to cry.

" Don't be silly I love Cheshire! ", I said hugging him. " He's the most gorgeous kitty in the world! "

Indeed he was. He had radiant black hair that shined and brilliant golden eyes. He looked just like Cheshire here. Except here he is human.

" Yay! I'm so glad! ", the little girl exclaimed happily.

Then, suddenly, the screen went fuzzy. The words became static. Then, the ringing in my ears began again and I could hear people shouting my name. Images continued to flow from my head rapidly. I slammed down on my knees holding my ears and screaming. I heard the voices screaming at me in my head.

" Alice! ", said a frantic little girl. " Alice! ", said a young man angry at me. Then, a voice so menacing and piercing simply said, " Alice. "

I continued to scream and hold my ears. Then, I heard a faint whisper. The faint whisper was calling my name. And again said a single word I couldn't understand.

Then, I woke up. I was in Cheshire's arms. I was breathing heavily and drops of sweat fell from my face. " Alice, are you alright? ", asked Cheshire in a worried tone.

I looked around once more and said, " Yes, I'm fine. " Was that all a dream? Was that part of my memories? Who was that little girl? Why was I with her? Why don't I remember her? All these thoughts flooded threw my head, but were interrupted when I looked up at Cheshire. Then, another question appeared. Was that Cheshire? If so, how is he a human here and a cat there?

Cheshire averted his gaze to in front of us and said, " Were here. "

I looked over and saw a long table. The table was full of tea sets. From the sugar cups to the tea pots, to the saucers. At the very end of the table said a man. With glowing orange hair and a bizarre hat. The hat had a ribbon on it tying an Ace of Hearts card to the hat along with a feather and another card I couldn't make out. His face was covered my his hat, so I couldn't make out his face. Along the table was a mouse and a hare. The mouse was tiny and stood and its two hind legs while the hare's face was flat on the table, his ears laying in different positions.

Then, Cheshire said in a rather cold tone, " Hello... Hatter. "

Chapter 5: The Dormouse, The Hare, & The Hatter

I stared at the man called the 'Hatter'. He slowly lifted his head up revealing his face. It was rather bizarre! His eyes were different colors, his hair puffed out of his hat, and his face. His face was very pale. His left eye was a brilliant bright sea blue. And his right eye was covered by an eye patch. I couldn't help, but stare at his eye patch. It was a dark brown and had a magnificent patterned on it. The eye patch had vines going around and all through the patch with little rose blossoms decoratively painted on it. He had on a dark auburn orange over coat that had two breast pockets. The first pocket had a pocket watch in it and the second one had a needle with a short piece of thread attached to it. His undershirt was white, but had many tea stains on it. His jacket cuffs were rather big and hung down, while his undershirt puffed out. His pants were multiple colors due to patches in his pants where holes used to be. He was unlike anyone I've ever seen before, but he unique and very good-looking surprisingly.

The Hatter stood up and bounced on the balls of his feet over to us. He looked at me and a wide grin spread across his face. His teeth were tinted yellow and chipped at the ends due to the tea, probably. I stared at him in amazement. Shocked that someone so odd and unique actually existed. He was indeed amazing.

" Could you be, Alice? ", he asked me with absolute confidence.

" Yes, I am, Alice. And you are the 'Hatter'?" , I asked curiously.

" Yes, I am known as the ' Mad Hatter ' ", He said with pleasure.

" Why do they call you that? ", I asked.

" I've been making to many hats in my life, child. or, shall I say, young lady. You are not a child anymore. You have grown. ", he said scanning me.

" I've been here before as a child? ", I said. It felt as if I was about to faint. A sudden wave hit me as if I had just remembered something.

Cheshire's grip tightened as he held me. " That's enough, Hatter. ", he said with a hiss in his voice.

The Mad Hatter shot him a cold look. Then, skipped back to his chair at the end of the table. " Won't you have a seat my dear? ", he asked gesturing to the seat at the other end of the table closest to Cheshire and me.

Cheshire set me down lightly and I walked over to the chair. Cheshire stood next to my chair and did not sit. He kept his eyes locked on the Hatter and occasionally glanced at me, as if to make sure I was okay. He seemed rather upset and very protective of me with the Hatter. The Hatter seemed perfectly normal. Well, maybe not normal, but not dangerous in anyway. The Hare at the end of the table did not lift his head. He just sat there face down occasionally giggling and mumbling to himself. While, the mouse stared at me.

" This is the Dormouse and the Hare. ", he said gesturing to them. Then, averted his gaze to the Dormouse and the Hare. " Well, don't be rude. Greet out guests. "

" Would you like some tea! ", said the Hare jolting up and flinging a spoon in my direction with a sugar cube at the end. His voice very high pitch and rather odd.

" Yes, would you! ", said the Dormouse mimicking the Hare. The Dormouse's voice was rather squeaky and also high pitch.

Cheshire caught each sugar cube and squeezed them within his hand. Little sugar grains feel from his hand. The Dormouse, the Hare, and the Hatter were laughing hysterically while banging their fists on the table. The Dormouse was on it's back holding it's stomach laughing while the Hare was slamming his head into the table also laughing. The Hatter had fallen out of his chair and was laughing quiet hard as well. I stared at them in confusion and in amazement. What could be so funny about two sugar cubes flying at me and Cheshire catching them? Well, they are mad. I didn't dare look up to see Cheshire's expression. His actions spoke for him.

" This is no time to be playing games Hatter. You know what we came here for. ", he said in a cold tone with more hissing in his voice.

The Hatter got up off the ground and straightened his hat. He jumped up on the table and made his way over to us. He stepped on all sorts of things and kicked some out of the way. As soon as he was standing in front of me, he sat on the table in front of where I was sitting. He pulled the pocket watch out of his breast pocket and held it up to me.

" Do you know what this is my dear? ", he asked.

" It's a pocket watch isn't it? ", I said in shock. Why would he ask me such a silly question? I know what a pocket watch is.

" Correct. Now I want you to sit back in your chair and relax. ", he said in a calm voice.

" Are you trying to hypnotize me? ", I asked bluntly.

" No, not at all. ", he said with a giggle in his words. " We're just trying to get you to remember something very important about your past. "

I looked up at Cheshire who nodded and smiled at me. That was more than reassuring for me. " Okay. ", I said relaxing into the chair.

" Now do clear your mind first. Or else it won't work. ", said the Hatter.

I sat back in the chair relaxed, and cleared my mind.

" Now, follow the watch. ", he said calmly. He swayed the watch back and forth in a calming rhythm. It was so soothing and comforting. It could tame even the wildest beast.

I followed the watch with my eyes. There was nothing in my mind. It was blank. All I could think about was the watches movement. Then, suddenly, I found myself in the black room again. The white screen was already there. And there was already an image on the screen as well. I was to far to see the image clearly though. I slowly walked to the screen as the image become more clear. As I got closer the voices began to start screaming my name, and the ringing in my ear began again. I could finally make out what the image was. Although I wish I didn't. This was something, so horrible and terrifying I wanted to puke.

It was me. I was around eight or nine years old. I sat there. Crying. And around me was blood. I had blood on hands and at the bottom of my dress where I was sitting. I had scratches on face that were bleeding and my dress was torn in many places. Near the corner of the screen I could see blood red hair scattered everywhere.

(Italics are what is happening on the screen)( Nee-chan means older sister in Japanese)

Chapter 6: The Girl With The Blood Red Hair

What is that! What am I seeing on this screen! What am I covered in blood!

I covered my mouth, so I wouldn't puke and continued watching. It was terrible. Is this real? What happened? How did this happen?

" Alice... It hurts. ", said the little girl. She was lying there. She was covered in blood. She had a pool of blood around her. The little black cat had blood around him too. His coat of fur was no longer black. It was stained a deep red.

" I'm so sorry! ",cried Alice. " I never met for this to happen to you and Cheshire! ", she was crying in the pool of blood. Sitting next to her little sister. Holding her hand as she slowly was dying. Her head was down crying into her and her little sister's hands.

" Nee-chan... ", said the little girl weakly. Alice's head immediately shot up to look at her sister. " How did this happen? "

Alice cleared her throat and wiped her tears. " Your Knight In Shining Armor came... But, he turned out to be a very bad man... And did a very mean thing to Cheshire and you... ", she said trying not to cry.

" Will I be okay? ", she said with tears welding up. She was trying to be brave in front of her big sister who she respected so much.

" Yeah, you'll be fine. ", said Alice with a smile on her face. She was being brave for her little sister so she would not cry.

" Alice! ", called a faint voice in the distance.

Alice turned her head to look behind her. A little boy about twelve years old was running to them. He had straight orange hair and wore an outfit that didn't match. Plaid shorts that were purple and a striped button up shirt that was a revolting green shade.

" Is that Lawrence calling you? ", said the little girl trying to get up to see.

" Don't move. Just lay down. Yes, that's Lawrence coming right now. He getting people to help you! Isn't that great? ", Alice said. Her voice cracking and on the verge of tears.

" Alice! Helps on the way! Just wait okay? How is she! ", said Lawrence running up beside Alice.

" She's doing fine. Tell Lawrence what a strong girl your being. ", Alice said smiling down at her little sister.

" Alice said I'm going to be fine... And help is on the way to get me... ", said her little sister with a confident smile on her face. Her breathing was getting slower and more blood continued to sweep from her wound. Alice stared at the knife that was dug into her little sister's stomach.

" Why would someone want to do this to her? ", asked Lawrence sniffling and wiping his tears then snot coming from his nose.

" Have I been a bad girl, Alice? ", asked the little girl.

" No, of course not! Your the sweetest thing in the whole world! Everyone loves you! Don't you ever think otherwise! ", said Alice in a confident loving voice to her little sister. But, there was anger and madness also mixed in with her voice. Causing her to almost yell at her little sister. But, it was true. Everyone loved her little sister. Her parents
treasured her. And everyone adored her. In all truth Alice was jealous of her. On birthdays her little sister got everything she wanted. Alice, only got a few items. Her mother made her the finest dresses made of the finest materials. Alice, on the other hand, got the scraps sewn together. That was her dress. What was even worse all the boys liked her little sister! Lawrence who Alice had a crush on liked her little sister. Even though they were four years apart and Alice was a closer age to him. Everyone truly loved her.

Suddenly, there was screams and people began to come. They were still in the distance. Alice grabbed her little sister and held her tight. " Just remember I'll always love you! No matter what. ", Alice said in a strong voice holding back her tears.

Her little sister's heart beat began to slow down and her breathing was very slow
as well. " I... love you, Alice. ", she said with her last breath. Then, her heart stopped.

The screen went white and I began to cry. " That was my little sister! Why did she die! Who would have killed her! ", I screamed out. I was screaming at nothing. I was alone in a room. But, I had to let it out. I feel to the floor hugging my knees. I began to cry
and scream. I couldn't understand that. That truly happened. But, why don't I remember. Why did someone want to kill my little sister? Why can't I remember her. I don't even remember my beloved little sister's name. I looked back up at the screen and it began playing something. I slowly sat up and stared at the screen. It was me. Sitting alone in my
room. I was nine years old. My eyes were puffy and red. I was hugging my knees sitting on my bed.

" I miss her... ", Alice said to her stuffed animal. Cheshire had died before her little sister
had. Lawrence would visit Alice from time to time to see how she was doing. It had been two years now. Alice, had it all. She had the best clothes, all the toys she could ever ask for, and a loving family. Now that ' she ' was gone people gave her all the attention. But, Alice felt empty and alone inside. She felt as if she had nothing. Everyone pitied her. She couldn't stand it.

" You feel alone don't you? ", said a voice.

Alice, lifted up her head to see to who was there. She wasn't in the least bit shocked after what she had seen. She didn't care what happened to her anymore. She wanted to die. " Yes. ", she simply said.

" After all, help came to late. Didn't they? ", said the voice again.

" Yes. ", she answered. Help came to late indeed. By the time they got there her little sister was dead. Her funereal was the saddest thing of all. The whole town was there. And everyone cried. I think Lawrence and me cried the most. After all we saw what had happened that day. And Lawrence did love her.

" Do you know how to solve that. What you could do to avenge your sister? "

Alice, looked up. This time very much interested in what the voice was saying to her. " And what would that be? ", she asked.

The voice answered in one single word. " Kill. "