Returning Home
Summary:Alice's departure arrives, and everyone goes to say their goodbyes. After tearful moments, she leaves, leaving everyone heartbroken. Not long after, Alice is doing the usual routine, when all of a sudden, everyone somehow arrives in her garden. Not being able to go back, they reside in her house until they find a way back, but not before learning more about Alice's life, and how it is different from their's.
Disclaimer:I don't own J/C/HnKnA. It belongs to Quinrose, who I worship like a god for making this. Thank you for reading, please review.
Chapter 2- Arrival
"Onee-chan! Wake up!"Edith shouted, jumping on my bed. I opened my eyes as she looked at me.
"What?"I asked.
"We're going shopping!"she said happily. Shopping? Shopping for what? "Nee-san, get ready! Papa's waiting!"she rushed me into the bathroom, and shouted "We're going to be late!" as I put on my clothes. Reminds me of Peter...
"Alice! Edith! Come on, why does it take women so long to get ready?"father shouted as we ran down the staircase. We got into the car and drove off.
"W-where are we? What happened to the shop?"I asked. We were standing in front of a huge mall. Edith grabbed my hand and ran inside, with dad trailing us.
"They replaced that old shop with this mall! Isn't it great?"she beamed. I looked around, dumbfounded. There were video game stores, clothing stores, tailors, food courts, furniture outlets, shoe stores, and so many more! There was even a manga store. They should make a manga out of my life. That'd be fun to read.
"Which one are we going to?"I asked. Edith just pulled me into a random shop. It had those jeans she was wearing, and different colors and patterns too! There were weird shirts there also, but their coats were cute.
"Here onee-chan! Try these on!"Edith chirped, shoving a bunch of clothes in my hands. She pushed me into a dressing room and stood outside, waiting.
The first thing I tried on was a pair of black skinny jeans, a white and navy blue striped long sleeved V-neck, a pair of gray boots, and a black jacket that stopped 2 inches above my waist.
The second thing I tried on was a white V-neck with a weird picture on it, a pair of white shorts, a black belt with a heart shaped buckle, and white ballerina flats with a bow on the tip.
The third one was a long white tank top with a bow around my upper torso, a grey vest, a pair of grey skinny jeans, and black studded ankle boots. To top it all off, I wore a black fedora with a grey plaid ribbon.
After trying on several hundred other combinations, Edith made father purchase them for me.
"Father, you don't have to purchase everything."I assured. It's not like I'd be able to wear that all in my whole lifetime anyways. He smiled, paying for them.
"Don't worry Alice. I don't mind spending money on you girls. You're the only things I have left, so it's fine."he protested. I smiled, it was nice to see him not piling himself into work all the time.
"Okay then."I said, grabbing the lot of bags from the counter. The next place we went to was the music store. Edith insisted I buy some CDs to listen to. Again, she made father buy me more things. He bought me an iPod, a laptop, and a flatscreen TV.
Has everything in this world changed? How long have I been gone anyways?
"Edith, father. May I ask how long I've been gone?"I asked, puzzled.
"About a year and a half."Edith said. My eye twitched. I've been in Wonderland that long? I can't believe it... Suddenly, I bumped into someone.
"Ah! Sorry sir, I didn't see you there."I aplogized.
"It's quite alright darling."the man said. I looked up to see Leon.
"Eh? What are you doing here?"I asked, surprised. He smirked and took a few of my bags.
"I just came to walk around. I see you've spent quite a lot of money there darling."he chuckled. Edith giggled and father had trouble carrying the boxes and bags.
"Yeah, Edith just keeps piling the bills."I teased. She smiled and took something out of a bag.
"Here onee-chan. A phone. Put my Leon's number on it so you can call and text each other!"she giggled. A phone? This looks nothing like a phone.
"Here Alice, my cell phone number."Leon said, punching in numbers into the device. Edith and father did the same, and they did vice versa, putting mine into theirs.
"Well, I think it's about time we go home."father announced. He picked up everything and began walking to the car.
"Yeah, I'll talk to you later Leon. Bye."I waved, walking with Edith, as he waved and walked the opposite way.
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After we got home, I immediately went to my spot in the garden and read fairy tales. I fell asleep, or, at least I would have if it weren't for the rustling in the bushes. I got up and went over to them, moving them aside to get a clear view. My eyes widened at the sight.
"Ah! Alice darling!"Peter cried, glomping me.
"P-Peter! Is that really you?"I asked in was here, even the Jokers.
"Yes my love! I've come to see you again!"he said, holding my hand in his. "We can finally be together again!"
"Stupid rabbit! Don't rejoice! Tell her the REAL reason why we're here."Black sneered. Peter pouted, but then sighed.
"Well, the incubus held a meeting concerning you, and we somehow ended up here. We have no idea how to get back though."Peter explained. Everyone glared at Nightmare, who held his hands up in defense.
"Hey! Don't look at me! I had nothing to do with this!"Nightmare protested. Everyone just rolled their eyes as I laughed.
"Alice! It's dinner time!"father called from the mansion.
"Oh no!"I gasped. What am I to do?
"Alice?"father called again, but questionably.
"U-uh... Coming dad!"I shouted. I turned to the role holders. "Okay everyone, follow me. Black, if you think you might swear, bite your tongue, because if you do, my father will surely kill me."I demanded. Everyone nodded, while Black just growled.
They followed me into the kichen, where my father and Edith was.
"Alice? Who are these people?"he asked, putting the last plate on the table.
"Umm.. Dad, these are the people I went to see on my trip. They're.. From an organization! They came to observe my everyday life, and they uh... Need a place to stay."I said. My father examined them closely. I saw Black biting his tongue, and hard too. He must be yearning to swear so much right now.
"I see. Well they're welcome to stay here for as long as they'd like! They took care of you, so we'll take care of them. I made plenty of dinner, so please eat up!"he cheered unusually. Edith stared at them all, I could see Vivaldi wanting t hug her so bad.
During dinner, everything went smoothly, AFTER dinner is when it started to get awkward.
"Hey! I just noticed something Nee-chan!"Edith said, a curious look on her face.
"What would that be Edith?"I asked, smiling. She pointed to Blood.
"He looks just like Leon, but with black hair!"she exclaimed. Dad turned around to look too.
"You're right! Are you a relative of Leon?"he asked. Blood gave a look of confusion to him, then to me.
"No, but I'd like to know who this Leon person is."Blood said, smirking.
"Oh! Leon is Onee-san's boyfriend!"Edith giggled. Everyone's faces went into shiock.
"Well, you kids seem to be taking it well here, so I'll be in my study if you need me."he said, and walked away.
"Alice my love, what is this about you having a boyfriend?"Peter asked painfully. I had no idea what to say.
"Your love? What do you mean?"Edith asked, tilting her head to the side.
"N-nothing Edith! This guy is weird, don't pay attention to him!"I laughed, trying to convince her. She shrugged and went to her room.
"Well that was akward~!"Ace said. I nodded.
"Yeah... Okay, listen guys, I need to tell you some rules if you're going to stay here. One, don't bother my father, two, don't go into my father's room or study, three, don't go into Edith's room without permission, four, don't make a mess, and most importantly, don't use weapons, violence, and don't fight! Got it?"I asked. They nodded.
"So Alice, where's our rooms?"Elliot asked. I pointed up the stairs. Chose any room upstairs, but not the ones that have names on them. Goodnight."I said, and went to my room. They did the same.
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"I wonder how they all got here... Oh well, it's a mystery to be solved."I said to myself, and drifted off to sleep.