I changed Chapter 18 so please take a look at that before looking at this chapter, Thank you! ^_^

Alison took a deep breath and nodded to Cheshire that she was ready. Cheshire started to dance to the song, Alison joining in with him. People stood back and watched as the pair danced around. Cheshire sang to the song also.

Our lines of sight intersect within this closed world.
Although you play dumb, I can almost feel your infatuation

Hiding my burning heart, I approach you.
Simply feeling my breath will be enough to paralyze you

I now set up a trap to capture your captivated heart.
I won't leave a footprint in even the smallest crevice.

Thinking that my words are pure, you've let your guard down.
Even if it were a potent poison, I had a feeling that you'd still drink it all down.

There's no place to escape from this rusty chain;
the more you fight against the tickling of the clock's second hand, the harder it gets.

If I slip you into the deep bushes,
you'll probably be violated by the scent of our mixing sweats.

I now set up a trap to capture your captivated heart.
I now peak into the small crevice,

and capture you.

I slipped you into the deep bushes,
and you are now being violated by the scent of our mixing sweats.

Alison smiled at Cheshire and even sang some of the song with him, their voices echoing throughout the large room. Cheshire smiled back and twirled Alison twice before they both stopped dancing. The crowd around them clapped at the performance. Cheshire took a bow and Alison gave a small curtsey. The crowd stopped clapping and returned to their original dancing like before.

"Princess that was lovely!" said a woman wearing a long pink gown. A man wearing blue walked up beside her.

"Yes, quite a splendid performance." he complimented. Soon Cheshire and Alison were surrounded by the guests and being told how amazing they were.

When Alison looked up though, she saw Princess Club glaring daggers at her. Alison tried to say something but Club just turned and stormed up the staircase. Cheshire forced people back and gestured for Alison to go in front of him. Alison ran up the staircase, Cheshire behind her. They chased the Princess to her room. She had run inside and locked the door.

"Princess, please talk to me. What's wrong?" Alison asked through the door.

"Princess, open the door." Cheshire said.

"Go away!" The Princess shouted.

"Princes what's wrong?" Alison asked. Alison could hear the soft sniffling and sobs coming from the room.

"This was supposed to be my ball! Everyone was supposed to turn all their attention to me and bask in my glowing glory!" Club sobbed. Alison growled a little.

"Stop being a little spoiled brat!" Alison snapped. Cheshire looked at Alison with amusement.

"What?!" Club squeaked.

"This isn't all about you! I'm sure the people came here to have fun too. No one's gonna show sympathy just because you shed a few tears. Now grow up!" Alison huffed, her hands on her hips. Cheshire snickered at Alison's little snap.

"Everyone should die..." they heard the Princess say.

They heard a man cry out in pain after the sound of a window shattering, and the Princess laughing like a maniac.

Cheshire broke down the door and looked around. A man lay on the ground dead, a shard of glass in this chest. The doors to the balcony were open and Alison could hear the Princess cackling like a witch outside.

"Go get help Cheshire, you're faster than me." Alison told him. He hesitated but nodded and ran out to get someone.

Alison took off her shoes and ran out onto the balcony. Alison saw the Princess climbing up the building from window to window. Alison followed the Princess. Alison had more difficulty the higher up she climbed. When she was almost to the roof, Alison's foot slipped. For a moment she hung from her fingertips, but after a moment she pulled herself up and sighed with relief when she was on flat ground again. It was pretty windy though and that made Alison a bit nervous. The Princess stood at the edge of the roof, her back to Alison.

"Do you know what it's like to be royalty?" Club asked. Alison shivered at the emptiness of her words, like it was a lifeless zombie talking to her.

"No, I don't." Alison replied.

"Let me tell you." The Princess sighed. "You know it wont last very long, you wont survive more than ten years. There are assassin's constantly after you. Servants murdering the people of a higher standing than them. The cook poisoning the food. All of this could happen to me at any moment. I know I'll die soon, I'm not liked by many in Wonderland. I wonder why but no one explains it to me. I guess what you said was true, I'm a spoiled brat who cries until she gets what she wants."

The Princess turned and smiled a little at Alison.

"Thank you for giving me my answer, Princess Alison." she mumbled.

The Princess closed her eyes and leaned back until she fell from the edge.

Alison reached out to save the Princess but Alison had no luck. The Princess fell...farther and farther down she went...until she met her end on the stony path below. Alison straightened her posture and stared at the body below. No feeling swept over her, it was like she had gone numb. The body faded into a small gold crown with emerald stones decorating it.

A hand gently touched Alison's shoulder. Alison looked behind her and saw Cheshire standing there without his mask. His violet eyes searched her grey ones with concern.

"You okay?" he asked. Alison nodded and pat his shoulder lightly.

"Just tired." Alison said. Cheshire nodded, understanding that she wasn't the happiest about this adventure and what she had to do. Cheshire helped Alison down to the ground beside the gold crown. Alison picked it up, holding it like it was a baby, gentle and caring. Alison turned and walked inside.

The crowd of people spread out to create a pathway for her. Alison walked right up to Ruby and held the crown out to her.