The Problems of Staying
Thank you Aitora x Otaku, crazzy2000, brighteclipsemoon, PurpleRose8a, Pennameabc, Captain Isa Von Pickles
Ok I only got 4 reviews, I will like to thank those who reviewed. But I crave for more reviews. Oh and just saying even I don't know what's going to happen. You readers choose what will happen. Since a majority of people said marry she shall marry (I was hoping for her to marry too!) but since one person said clock I will attempt to somehow include that to the story.
The Problems of Staying
"I choose. . ." She started but she faded off. She was waking up. 'No I gotta choose.' "I choose to. . ." She woke up. The sunlight streaming through the window temporarily blinded her. "Well at least this gives me a little time to think." She whispered to herself. She went down the stairs from her room to the kitchen to make Julius his morning coffee. 'Maybe I should have some too. I do not like the taste at all but it will wake me up. And I need to wake up to think. And, boy, do I have a lot to think about. Should I marry a role-holder or switch my heart for a clock. Hmmmm. . .' She thought while making the coffees. She made Julius's black and hers was sugar and cream.
She brought Julius his fresh morning coffee. Julius had noticed that she had made two cups of coffee. 'She only drinks coffee when a lot is on her mind and/or something is bothering her greatly.' Julius thought while fixing yet another clock. 'I need fresh air to clear my mind. When I am done my cup of coffee I will go for a walk.' Alice thought before taking a sip of the really sweet coffee. "86" "What" "86 points" "Oh" "What is wrong?" Julius questioned her. "Just a lot on my mind." "Will you tell me what is on your mind that is bothering you." "I don't know if I should." She said nervously. "Fine but I will find out eventually." He said knowingly. 'Yes, I know you will. If I choose clock he will have to make me one. If I choose marry I live with him so he will find out.' They both finished their coffees in silence. Alice took the mugs and washed them. Then she went on her much needed walk.
Alice just walked down the road not caring where she is going. 'Well if I choose to marry I get to keep my heart. Plus most of the role-holders are cute and attractive. But I have a chance of marrying any of them. I mean I could end up marrying Blood and he just reminds me of my former flame and he is such a damn annoying bastard. Or I could marry that perverted rabbit Peter. Or that tone deaf old man Marry-go-round. I mean Mary Gowland. Oh gawd what if Vivaldi, I am NOT marrying a girl. I am not a lesbian!' She was so lost in thought that when she woke up from her thought trance she found herself near a creek, grassland everywhere, and a big rock to sit on. She climbed onto the rock and basked in the sun. 'This place is so peaceful and beautiful. I better not fall asleep and don't want to talk to Nightmare until I picked my answer.' "I am only 16, although I will be 17 soon, but that is still young. I don't want to be married yet. But if I lose my heart and exchange it for a clock I won't be me the real me. And I might cause another poor girl to get kidnaped and brought into this twisted and warped world. I guess the only option that I can accept is to marry. Plus I can always refuse if someone proposes. Right?" Alice thought out loud. She started to dose. 'No must stay awake.' A cool summer wind blew and brought the smell of sweet, sweet flowers with it. The warm sun felt good on her skin, the sound of the rushing water, the soothing summer wind carrying the smell of flowers and grass, and the sound of birds singing a peaceful lullaby in the trees. She fell asleep a few minutes.
"Welcome back. You were quite clever to wake up and postpone your answer." "I didn't mean to and I believe I do have my answer." Alice said to Nightmare. "Very well what is it." "Shouldn't you know? I mean, don't you read minds." "Yes I do read minds. But you aren't thinking about your answer at the moment." "Oh. That makes sense." "Yes now answer so I can get back to work, and Gray will kill me." Nightmare thought for a second. "On second thought how are you. How is Julius? How is your health?" He smiled sweetly. *Sigh*"How about I give you my answer about the earlier problem instead. 'kay?" Alice said also smiling sweetly. 'She looks so cute like that' Nightmare thought. "Fine" "Thank you. I choose to marry." "Very well. But here is the twist." "How did I know that there was going to be a twist." "Hahaha very funny. Ok here are the rules. You have one year starting tomorrow to get married, or at least engaged. You are allowed to refuse an offer, but you never know it could be your only one. If you get engaged by the end of the year you have six months after your given year to wed. Any role-holder is allowed to wed you." Nightmare said. "Is that all" Alice said 'Why do I have a feeling there is more and that it will be worst of all' "You are right, my dear Alice." "Will you ever stop reading my mind?" "Nope it is too much fun." He said this while smiling. Ear-to-Ear. "If you fail to marry or get engaged by the end of your time limit. You will either be: 1) Forced to marry any role-holder. And I mean any. 2) Get a clock for a heart. Or 3) Leave Wonderland . . . Forever." Alice gulped as she digested this information. "I agree to these terms and conditions." "Very well let the new game begin." "I better wake up so you can get back to your paperwork." "What! No! Please don't let me go back to Gray. He is evil." "Too bad. Bye Bye." She smirked evilly. And woke up. 'She looked cute. I will get your hand in marriage.' Nightmare thought.
Ok people. What do you think so far? Here is the question that starts the next chapter.
Should Alice wake up peacefully and head home to Julius and get questioned by him. Or should she wake up to a little surprise say a role-holder watching her. If the first say so and give me a question or action for Julius to do. If the second say what role-holder any!
Buh Bye
~Fruity