"When you're finding things to do not to fall asleep because you know she'll be there in your dreams- that's when she's more than a memory"—More Than a Memory, Garth Brooks

Short, I know, but we're getting into the main plot…sort of happy with a sad ending to this chapter, but it does get much happier eventually, trust me. I've written too many sad stories…

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Marvelous Mirana

She lay there in bed, gazing up at the white ceiling. Everything was white- her skin, her hair, her bed, her side table, her desk, her parchment, her clothing, her whole castle was a giant white hole. She dare not turn off the light because she knew she'd fall asleep, and then she'd dream of her. And dreaming of her would lead to regrets and tears. Tonight wasn't going to be one of those nights…again. So she instead thought of yet another memory.

"I had hoped to have a champion by now…" she trailed. The young girl standing next to her looked up at her. She was so innocent, so oblivious and sweet. She had absolutely no idea what this world has seen in just a few years. Mirana wished Alice could see how much they needed her. How much she alone needed her.

"Why don't you slay the Jabberwocky yourself? You must have the power," she said. What a peculiar question to ask, she had thought at the time. It was a question everyone in Underland had floating at the back of their heads, but no one dared to ask her.

"It is against my vows to harm any living creature…"It was the truth. Every single vow was written in a giant book. Once Mirana came up with another vow, she wrote it dow. And once a vow is in ink, you can't go back on it.

She began listing her vows, keeping busy.

1) I vow to never harm any living creature.

2) I vow to be vegetarian in order to support Vow #1

3) I vow to be fair to any creature in Underland

4) I vow to never get angry with someone to a point where it becomes dangerous

5) I vow to wear white, hence the title White Queen

6) I vow to never become fully overcome by evil or darkness

7) I vow to be respectful of all species…

At this time, she had become so drowsy that she drifted off to sleep. She did dream of Alice, but it wasn't a pleasant dream that she woke from, crying, because it was over. It was a dream she woke from, crying, because it had lasted too long. In the dream, her Alice had been going against the Jabberwocky. But instead, Tarrant had followed the rules and hadn't interfered. The Jabberwocky crushed Alice beneath its giant talons and only then did they break out into a full out war. Tarrant then tried to be Champion, but he ended up dead as well.

"No!" she screamed, opening her eyes and gasping hard. Someone had been shaking her shoulders, hence the dream of death. Tarrant was staring her in the eyes. His eyes were such a bright green they seemed almost neon in the dim light.

"Mirana, wake up please! You must come now!"

"Was it only just a dream? Are you the only one awake?" she asked shakily, still shocked from her dream. He pulled her into a sitting position as she wiped the sleep away from her eyes.

"Yes and yes, but you must come right now. Others will be awake soon, so come on, lassie! We'll miss it!" She dragged her body out of bed, barely noticing she was slightly sweaty. Tarrant pulled her by the hand until she was more awake, and she ran beside him down the corridors. She felt much younger, though she was young now. She got excited and ran a bit faster, a little smile gracing her features. They reached the front of the castle and quietly exited, then ran further down a path. They each got a horse and a saddle, and then galloped miles to the Hall of Doors. They dismounted and tied the horses to a nearby tree, then entered the hall. Both grinned as if they were completely crazy at the sight in front of them.

Alice.

"Alice!" she shouted. The woman in front of her turned around and beamed. They skipped closer to each other and hugged tightly. They had both missed each other terribly, whether they knew the other missed them or not. Mirana rested her chin on Alice's shoulder. She had gotten taller!

"I've missed you, Majesty…" Alice whispered, pulling back. Mirana bit her lip, silently wishing Tarrant weren't there so she could try just once…

"Tarrant, could I have a moment with my Champion?" He nodded respectfully and left the hall without a word.

"Mirana, there's something I must tell you-"

"And you can do so after I tell you something. Alice, it's been years since you were here, you know. I've been thinking of you constantly; wondering if you were okay or if you were okay. I even thought about…us," she whispered, ducking her head in embarrassment.

"Me too." Mirana glanced up and saw Alice smiling. The taller girl tilted Mirana's chin up a bit further and hesitated. Then she kissed the Queen. And the Queen kissed her back with such a passion she didn't remembering one tiny important detail.

The last thing she had eaten was dangerous to Aboveland humans. And a tiny bit of it lingered on the corner of her lip…