I apologize greatly to all my reader's for last chapter's epic fail. I did not realize that my method of dividing the POV's wasn't showing when I uploaded the chapter. In the future I will do better to correct those kinds of things. In closing thanks for the reviews and respectfully ask that you keep them coming. Oh and the usual these characters do not belong to me blah blah blah can be spoiler yada yada yada and yes it is femslash don't like ya ain't gotta read. One last thing I'm sorry for the grammar but if it's in quotes that's how I ment it to come out if not then idk why Word didn't catch it so blame the program. And well here to cuz this is pretty much me talking to you. Now on with the show….uh story….you know what I mean….PLEASE REVIEW!
It was so quiet that at first Alice didn't realize she was awake. The more she focused though, the more clearly everything around her she heard. She could hear someone breathing from what sounded like it was coming from across the room but at the same time it sounded so close. This puzzled Alice slightly but she really thought nothing of it. Slowly blinking her eyes open the first thing that came into vivid detail was the woman sleeping in an over-sized armchair beside her. Alice took in the pale beauty and was suddenly aware that she was staring at her Queen. Quickly glancing around she started to suspect that she was in her Queens's actual chambers and then another thing hit her. She was quiet possibly currently lying in her Queens's bed.
Calming her racing heart that sounded so loudly in her ears Alice stayed where she was. With her Queens's caring nature she would obviously make a big fuss over her in the morning when she herself woke, which had to be in a couple of hours. But she really couldn't complain now could she. After all her Queens attention would be solely on her and she was herself a little worried over the fact that she had no idea what had happened with the Jaberwocky blood. Then to wake feeling perfectly fine, better then fine even, she felt like she could just run for hours.
Letting her mind wonder off as she waited Alice had no problem keeping herself entertained. In fact she did so, so well that before she knew it she heard her beautiful Queen stir from her slumber. Looking over Alice was awestruck at just how beautiful and amazing her Queen was. Her Queens's eyes opened and instantly connected with hers.
"Alice your awake!" Her Queen rushed to her side checking her over for any signs of pain or discomfort.
"Have been for some time actually my Queen." Alice smiled up at her.
"Well how are you feeling? Any pain or anything?" Alice waved it off.
"No I feel great actually. Better than I've felt in ages." Her Queen still looked worried and Alice couldn't blame her. She was sure it had been an excruciating sight to witness. It certainly didn't feel very nice.
"Hmmm perhaps we should have some test's run. Yes that would be a good idea." Her Queen glided to a table that looked very similar to her lab table down in the kitchen. Picking up a small knife she walked back to the bed.
"Now this won't hurt too much Alice, but we'll need just a couple drops of blood." She looked for any sign that it wouldn't be welcomed. Alice just held out her hand allowing her Queen to prick her finger and gain what she had asked for. She watched her Queen set to work before deciding to ask.
"Would it be alright for me to do, well anything?"
"Of course Alice, if you feel up to it. Let me get some breakfast sent up for you as I'm sure the dining hall is likely not opened up yet and then if you like I suppose you could wonder around or visit with other's. They were all so worried for you. I just ask that you don't leave the castle grounds. This is just so I can find you easily if need be." Her Queen looked up to give her a small smile before gliding to the doors and asking the guards to fetch them some breakfast before going back to her work. Alice of course being ever curious got out of bed and walked over to see what was going on. So Alice would ask question's every now and then and her Queen would answer them. This went on until breakfast came and the topic of conversation moved on to other things such as child hood memories to even just the most basic of general conversation.
After breakfast was finished Alice was shown to her chamber's which just happened to be next to her Queens. She supposed it was so she could better protect Underland's ruler. Either way it made her feel all kinds of pleasurable emotions. Alice ended up searching the whole chambers and found her own bathroom and closet that had similar clothes to the ones she had arrived in. It pleased her to know that that much attention had been paid to her upon her arrival.
Quickly changing into a new set of clothes, Alice left her room to search over the castle. Feeling a little cramped Alice made her way to the outside and ended up near the stables at what looked like a training area for the soldiers of Maramoreal. Alice watched with great interest as they moved with strength and speed fighting pretend one on one battles. Never had she been very interested in the military aspect of things and never did she really think too much about the soldiers of her old world. However after coming to Underland her perspective on these things had changed greatly. After all she would need to learn it all if she wanted to be a proper Champion.
"Dear Champion what are you doing out here. We heard you were ill."
"I was good sir, but I felt much better this morning."
"That's wonderful news indeed. I am Sir Gideon first knight to her Majesty and second in command to only, well you dear Champion." The tall knight informed Alice.
"It is good to meet you Sir Gideon I am Alice Kingsleigh from the Aboveland. Please do call me Alice, I am far from being the proper Champion everyone seems to assume I am good Sir." The knight looked slightly puzzled at Alice's words.
"Did you not slay the Jaberwock in the name of our White Queen?" the knight asked the young woman.
"Well yes I did." Alice didn't know what else to say.
"Then lookin' at it from my perspective, if I may dear Champion?" the knight asked politely.
"Of course good Sir." Was Alice's automatic reply.
"You are a woman of young age compared to those that expected so much of you. It would have been strange for you not to have your doubts in the beginning. In the end though you did what was asked and saved us all from a terrible existence. Anything else you may need to learn well there are plenty of us that would gladly give assistance where needed for we owe you so much more."
Alice couldn't help but to smile brightly at the knight lightly blushing from the praise. The kind knight had left her speechless. Already she could tell she was going to like him and had a feeling that they were going to become close with the passing days. Looking around Alice couldn't help but to already feel like she belonged here and that did nothing but help to make the smile on her face that much larger.
"You know Sir Gideon; I think I'm going to take you up on that offer. How about we get started?" Alice felt a thrill rush threw her at the thought.
"Are you sure, I would not want to put your health in jeopardy dear Champion?" the knight asked looking down at Alice with a very concerned face.
"I will be perfectly fine good Sir, you worry too much. I have much to learn from you and I need to learn quickly. Besides my health is fine it is your own you should be worried for." Alice couldn't help but to tease him lightly. Truthfully though she was got lost in her own thought and her attention span wasn't all that great. Alice however was just as determined if not more.
"Well then dear champion lets go over to the yards and we will see just how well you learn." The knight's chest puffed out a little as they made their way, the other soldiers clearing a yard for them. Sir Gideon stopped in front of a rack of weapons taking down two swords, throwing one to Alice. Stepping to the middle the knight took a stance. Alice spun the sword once in her hand and followed the knight to the middle of the yard. She couldn't help but to smirk to herself as this felt even better than her previous life in the Abovelands
Ok ok…..please don't shoot me. I did this late and I have an early class in the morning, i mean who has a saturday morning class anyway. So I thought hey let's leave it with a cliff hanger! Aaahahahahaha! I know I'm evil and quite possibly a little psychotic but hey someone other than me has to suffer as well. I do hope the updates are coming fast enough for you guys though. I do try. Thank you all who has reviewed I appreciate it…feel free to keep dropping them.