Magnificently Mad

Heavens Evangel

Rated: M

Pairing: Alice x Hatter/Tarrant, Mirana/OC

Disclaimer: Alice in Wonderland does not belong to me, only OC's do

Omg so much stuff has happened since I put out the last chapter. I've been getting really sick for the last few months and it turned out it was my gallbladder after like my 3rd really bad attack. So I had to have it removed. I'm in my second week of recovery so I'm actually fine now, lost a few pounds (yey), but I'm still scared to eat certain foods. Lol anyways, school isn't that bad this quarter, I got three more to go before I graduate in March of next year ^_^.

I got a little bored and drew a picture of Mirana and Blake so, here you go: cosmicwitch . deviantart . com/art/Magnificently-Mad-MiranaBlake-208964276

Hopefully more chapters will be coming your way, so without further ado, I present to you, chapter 13.

Mirana had completely forgot that it was her birthday, but now thinking back on it she felt as though that today, she had gotten the best present she ever could have. She stood straight and grabbed a hold of his cheeks, tugging him down to her and pulled him into a shameless kiss, unafraid of what her court members would say about her actions. She could hear some people gasp and others whoop while some groaned in disappointment at having lost to some foreigner, but the most surprising reaction she received was from a group of friends that she had become very close to, an exasperated and happy sounding collective "Finally!"

Blake pulled away and smiled at her before reaching and caressing her cheek.

Yes, this was indeed the best birthday she had ever had.

This is the worst birthday EVER! There was something silent, looming over by the window, staring at the festivities inside, jealousy, rage rolled into one, boiling festering, waiting…always waiting, with a tiny sad lisping voice asking. Why not me?

Chapter 13: In the Shadows

It had been months since Mirana's birthday party and Blake confessing that he had feelings for her, months since a dark figure had watched the festivities and boiled with hate, not that anyone had known that the figure had been there. But since then, Blake and Alice both had very important jobs given to them. Blake became a personal guard to Mirana, much like the Knave had been to her sister, he had proven himself well against the other knights in her army and earned the title through a series of battles against knights who had years of training. However, Blake had training of his own as Alice's personal guard, well rounded with various swords, although he preferred his concealed to give an air of surprise against enemies. Blake wore very little armor, in fact he hadn't worn any, much to Mirana's discomfort, but he had told her it was easier to fight without having so much to weigh him down. Tarrant had made him durable, yet movable suits, allowing him to breathe with light chain link in the jacket and waist coat to give him protection against a stray sword. The jacket and waist coat had several small knives and other small weapons, while his black polished wood cane housed a long thin, yet durable and strong sword made out of the strongest metals that Underland had. In Tarrant's opinion, Blake had become a walking armory, without an enemy knowing him as such. Really it was a good strategy, make them think you're weak to get the upper hand, it was brilliant, so Tarrant took a similar approach for his outings with Alice, he had self appointed himself as her guard and Alice would not have it any other way, although she disliked him getting into meaningless scuffles with anyone who crossed her path the wrong way. She had to correct him several times out of annoyance, but Tarrant had an amused apologetic expression on his face each time she scolded him. They were already acting like a married couple it seemed and it brought him much amusement when someone had pointed it out.

Alice now had a job similar to the one she had in Aboveland. Her job was to create and maintain trade posts and routes between each county within Underland, and although it was a long and slow process it was quite successful thus far. In the middle of her work she was also planning her wedding, all the details were mind boggling, she never thought she could ever be overwhelmed by planning anything, but this! It was too much, so she enlisted Mirana's help reluctantly.

Mirana had happily taken over the wedding planning, knowing that Alice had quite a full plate with the work she had given her.

Although Blake had told her it was unnecessary, Mirana had started to work on a way to send him and Alice back whenever they wanted to, of course with a way for them to come back to Underland. It was taking her so long but she knew she was getting closer. Once it was perfected she would surprise them both. It was the least she could do since they were both working so hard for her.

Blake entered the room and smiled a bit as he saw her hunched over her desk, completely lost in wedding planning. "Mirana?" He slowly went over to her, giving her enough time to snap out of her thoughts and turn her attention to him.

She turned around in her seat and looked at him. "Oh Blake!" She smiled. "I wasn't expecting you."

"You never do now a days." He said with a soft pout as he kneeled by her chair and rested his head in her lap, smiling as she placed her hand on his head and ran her fingers through his white tuft of hair that rested among long black strands of silk. He slowly looked up at her and placed a kiss on her lips.

Mirana happily accepted the kiss and returned it lovingly before pulling away; a hand ran against his check, dark painted nails running gently against one of his scars. "How does my brave knight fair?"

"He fairs well aside from suffering from a slight lonely heart because his love is almost always busy."

"Well my knight, please forgive me, perhaps later I can make it up to you." She pressed her nose against his and gave him more kisses to reassure him. It felt nice to have someone like this, now that she knew what it felt like she didn't want it to end ever. As the days progressed, Mirana's feelings for Blake had solidified and she simply adored him, even his bad habits, because face it, she had a few bad habits of her own. She was glad Blake had not minded her quirks; in fact it seemed he liked them.

"Your knight wonders what his queen would do to make it up to him." He said with a smirk tugging at his lips before he leaned in and kissed her lips as softly as possible.

She heaved a soft content sigh and tangled her fingers in his hair. "He will have to wait to find out."

Neither had any idea of the person watching from the window of her study, glaring at them.

Blake felt someone watching them, could feel the evil intent. He stood and caressed her cheek, before heading towards the window. He pulled the curtain fully back and looked out the window. He saw no one there. He heaved a sigh and closed the curtains. That was odd; I could have sworn I felt someone there a minute ago. He turned away from the window and returned to his beloved.

She peeked up at him and wondered what was the matter with him. "What is it Blake?"

"I thought I sensed something. It was odd, such a deep resentment and evil intent." He frowned as he returned to his position on the floor beside her.

"I have been feeling that for a while now, but I never see or hear anyone. I've begun to ignore it."

"Why didn't you tell me this before?"

"I didn't think it necessary." She simply stated as a hand reached and tangled in his hair again.

"Mirana, am I not the man who is supposed to guard you? How am I to protect you if you do not tell me what you feel from time to time?"

"Forgive me darling, I didn't think it would have upset you so. I will inform you next time. I promise." She gave him a soft sweet smile.

He heaved a sigh, he couldn't argue when she gave him looks like that, so he simply let it go, leaned up and kissed her lips again, his hand resting on her knee softly.

If only Blake had realized that this person would become a threat sooner. He could have avoided a lot of the things that were going to happen.

Outside the dark figure had hidden within the maze and huffed when they reached the center. "Blast it all. My stupid wittle sister always gets what she wants. It's not fair! Miwana always bats her pwetty wittle eyes and everyone bends to her whims so easily. WHY NOT ME!" The red haired woman practically screamed, her anger boiling over, her face turning to match the shade of her hair. The ex-monarch of Underland had managed to get free from the knave two years into their exile. She had to kill him but, it was either her or him, and frankly she preferred her own life, for a few reasons. "The thwone will be ouws again! I swear it." The dress she so loved had long since tattered and broken under the conditions she had been in, she was dirty and she hated being dirty, she hated her life and what it had become. She wore a simple red dress that was tattered on the ends, over the course of time her head had seemingly shrunk and she was now more proportioned, her speech still had that impediment but her looks had improved greatly.

Speaking of bright hair, Tarrant was running back and forth with Alice running errands. He heaved a sigh as he flopped down. "Alice- we've been at this for hours now, can we please rest?"

She sighed and turned towards him. "Tarrant, there's a lot that I have to do now, so much responsibilities I have to comply with, now you can either help me or just sit there and be lazy." She stuck her tongue out at him.

He rose a brow. "If you keep sticking your tongue out at me I may have to put it to better use." He fought the smirk that twitched at the corner of his lips.

"Tarrant now is not that time for that you naughty boy."

"It takes a naughty boy to know one doesn't it Alice dear?"

She smacked her forehead. She was in no mood for playing with him today. Alice loved him dearly, but sometimes he was just a handful. A perverted thought popped into her head. He's a handful alright. She caught herself and turned away from him, going back to her work. I swear! Tarrant has rubbed off on me in all the wrong ways! What am I going to do with that man? She sighed. Nothing I can do but love him. She mused to herself as she toiled over mountain upon mountains of notes and information that mapped out all of Underland. She sat and mapped out different routes that would be convenient.

Tarrant simply watched her in amusement. She concentrates so much when she's working. Somewhat cute of her, but also a tad bit annoying, she's been very testy lately as well, perhaps because of all the work. "Alice, take a break, you've been working all day."

"I can't. I have to work on this." She simply said, dismissing his plea.

He frowned. "Alice darling please." He stood and came up behind her, before wrapping his arms around her, holding her close to him. "If you stop now I'll give you a reward~" He purred in her ear suggestively.

"A reward?" She peaked back at him in curiosity.

Ah, there it was, the one thing about Alice that would never change, she would always be forever curious. "Indeed, a reward."

"But Tarrant, I have so much that needs to be finished."

"Tomorrow is another day love."

She frowned. "Alright." Tarrant would never stop insisting if she didn't give up on working now. She leaned back and brought her head up to look at him, she pouted her lips at him.

He grinned and leaned in, kissing her lips. "Alright then, let's be off!" He lifted her quickly before she could change her mind and skipped out of the room happily, forcing Alice along.

She began to wonder if their children would be anything like him. She mused to herself as the image formed of red haired children with her eyes, or blonde children with his eyes with a mix of both their personalities, or even oddly yet, children with a mix of blonde and red hair, or children with a strange heterochromia. As they headed outside she noticed something odd with the maze. "Hmm?" She let go of his hand and headed that way. She saw some of the bush had been forcefully pushed aside and placed back in a rushed manner. Her brow furrowed as she wondered who could have done it, when a few strands of red hair caught in the leaves and branches caught her attention. "It couldn't be…"

"What is it love?" Tarrant walked to her and cocked his head to the side.

She feared mentioning her in front of him. She remembered his reaction the last time she was mentioned in his presence. "It's nothing Tarrant. I just remembered that I need to go speak with Mirana."

He huffed. "Fine, I will wait for you in the kitchens, I'll be with the March Hare. Please don't keep me waiting long, tomorrow is our wedding you know, I'd like to spend just a bit more time with you before you have to be kept from me for the rest of the day." He pouted.

"Right love, I promise, it won't take long."

He leaned in and kissed her deeply. "I love you poppit." He poked her nose before sadly walking off, feeling slightly rejected by her.

She sighed and plucked the pieces from out of the bush, unaware that she was being watched. I have to alert Mirana as soon as possible. I'll have to make it up to Tarrant later, he looked so sad. I must have hurt his feelings by brushing him off that way. But it was all to avoid him going into a mad rant. It cost me a lot the last time to stop him. She turned to make her way back into the castle when a pair of hands reached out and pulled her into the maze. Before she could yell everything had faded to black.

Ugh oh, I wonder what's going to happen next. Sorry the chapter took so long. I love you? I'll kiss you guys to make the wait better? You can ugh… torture me if you all like, but ugh, try not to hurt my hands or… my brain, I need those to put out more chapters. Forgive me for making it so short as well. Hopefully the next will be a tad bit longer. And maybe it'll up sooner.

Well, much love, luck and pixie dust!

H.E