Hours later, night had fallen upon the city, putting the people to bed. As the lights shut off in the institute, the sounds began to fade, and all the patients were sleeping now, all except Alice. She lay wide-awake in her cell, staring out at the cloudy sky that began to thicken.
She never slept, or ever rested, always awake and prepared for her unseen foes. They came at night to haunt her, when no one else was awake to save her. Always beckoning her to come with them to the land of misery, playing with her mind, taunting her with never-ending temptations.
As she lay in bed, watching the swirling snow begin to fall, she could hear the soft footsteps of him coming. "Alice," the silvery voice whispered. "Come on now, no time for this, follow me to Wonderland, where you've been greatly missed," he purred.
Alice shook her head, watching saw the giant cat stepped into the soft patch of light on the cement floor. Yellow eyes glowed maliciously as he stepped closer to the fifteen year old. His skinny, bony body moved in a swift, graceful manner, as he approached her, his thin white coat shimmering a ghostly white. "Alice, Wonderland is in need. She is being tortured for her past deeds. Everyone is suffering, not only us, but also you. Why not be so kind and help us as we've helped you?"
A wicked look crossed her innocent face for a brief moment. How she longed to return…forever live in her past…
"Why is it you refuse? What are you afraid of? Dear Alice, you amuse me. Do you yearn for love?" His eyes flashed, his ominous smile grew, for at last he found what was holding her back. Leaping off the floor and silently on her bed with such grace, Alice couldn't help but find the heinous cat so wickedly enchanting.
"Dear, sweet Alice. Do you think you'll find love here? Don't be silly Alice dear; don't let anyone get near. For what is the point? They just die, leaving you alone to cry," he hissed, yellow eyes staring into her green ones. He saw beyond the innocent child, and past the hidden secrets. Those cold, yellow eyes, penetrating through could see the mourning soul.
The young teen shuddered, she knew he knew. But he wasn't supposed to know…he wasn't allowed to know…she shut her eyes tight, refusing to let him learn of her true colors. Yet those evil glowing eyes shown just as brightly in her mind.
"Do not be a fool. You cannot hide it. Why do you even bother hiding it? Forget what people think, it matters not. Instead, leave this Earth behind to rot. Enter Wonderland with open arms, forever lasting and shan't do you harm. We live to serve and serve to live, come and take what we have to give. Cleanse us from our sickening pains, and in return, your losses shall be regained." His taunting song ran through her ears, yet despite her thoughts to say no, an overpowering urge washed over her. Opening her eyes slightly, she could see the cat's face staring back at her. She could smell its sour breath as it took sharp inhales and exhales of breath, waiting patiently for her to give in.
"Take me," she agreed, her first words that night. Before the words had even escaped her lips, however, she felt the cold gray walls swirl around her. The darkness that had been hiding in the corners leapt out and swallowed the room. She was drowning in a sea of darkness, never to be seen again. Frightened, she tried to call for help. Her voice was lost, however, and the only sound to be heard was the feline's foreboding laughter and the whirling of the room.