Alright ladies and gent's I really like the reviews but would love more. You show me a little love and I'll give back, I promise ;) aaaand with the usual I do not own these character's yada yada yada is a little spoiler blah blah blah aaaaand yes there will be femslash, so pls if you don't like then don't read. Also I hope to correct a few views with this chapter and work my evil magic aaahahahahahahaha!
As Alice and Sir Gideon began to circle a crowd started to gather. Of course everyone knew of their Champion, heard the tale of her victory against the Jaberwocky. Many wished they had witnessed the great battle but at the sight before them this very second they would definitely make do with seeing her against one of their best.
"Are you sure you'll be able to handle this dear Champion, in a dress?" Alice had to admit that it would be a little difficult but she was sure she could manage. There would be no way she backed out now. She would just have to deal with the clothing at a later date.
"I assure you Sir Gideon I am quite capable of holding my own even in a dress." Alice couldn't help but to smirk as the older man only shook his head and continued to circle. Bringing both her hands to the hilt of the sword Alice let her arms drop a little causing the knight to strike out with his own. Not putting a lot of strength behind his blows Sir Gideon was surprised to find that Alice was matching him and slowly getting better.
Deciding quickly he started putting more strength and skill behind his blows and still Alice would match him. The crowd around them watched on with awe so clearly on their faces watching their young Champion take on a fully trained and weathered knight. It was an amazing sight to see that was for sure. Sir Gideon was finally using everything he had when finally he found his opening. He had asked their champion if she would be capable in the dress now he was using that to his advantage wrapping his sword in it, it did exactly as he had expected landing Alice on her backside.
"Ha, I told you dear Champion," Sir Gideon literally gasped out from the lack of proper oxygen "dress's aren't good for training." He couldn't help but to laugh at the sour expression Alice made at the comment.
"Well dear Knight next time you won't have the dress to give you the advantage." Alice smiled knowing she had been doing well, maybe a little too well, puffing out a breath at the realization she knew she would have to let her Queen know. Just thinking about what her Queen would think of her out here and suddenly she didn't feel so great.
Frowning slightly Alice thanked Sir Gideon for his time and informed him that she would most definitely like to take up her duties that came with the title. After setting a time to meet the next day Alice decided to go in search of the Hatter and maybe see if he was up for tea. He did seem to love his tea time at any rate. She knew she was just delaying the inevitable by not going to her Queen but Alice really couldn't face her at the moment and it hurt her to not know why.
As Alice stepped through the doors that would take her inside she came across none other than her Queen with a succession of people following in her wake. She supposed they where most likely important but stopped to bow lightly as one is expected. What she wasn't expecting however was for her Queen to stop right in front of her most definitely within arm's reach.
"What was this I heard of you training with the men?" Her Queen stepped closer dropping her voice so that only Alice could hear. "I would feel much better if you refrained from such strenuous activity until we knew exactly what has happened my dear Champion. I would be upset if anything were to happen to you."
"Yes my Queen." Alice quickly replied looking a little sheepish but kept her voice low as well. "There was something strange going on while I was learning." Alice paused not able to find the words immediately and looked up slightly to her Queen.
"No worries dear Champion," her Queen let her voice rise to its normal level. "I do have an important meeting to attend; perhaps we can discuss this after dinner tonight?" Alice quickly agreed and her Queen smiled.
"I was wondering though if you could tell me where I would find Tarrant, my Queen?" She quickly asked before her Queen could depart.
"He's in his workshop actually; I'll have Niven's take you there. The castle is so large and we wouldn't want you getting lost." Her Queen gave her another smile before leaving in the direction she had been headed before running into Alice who couldn't help but to watch her as she went. Turning to look at McTwisp Alice crossed her arms.
"After you kind sir." he only looked at her before shaking his head like one would to a foolish child and turned in the opposite direction muttering to himself something about silly girls. She could only guess the Hatter's shop lay somewhere beyond because her Queen had been right, the castle was ever so large.
Alright Ladies and Gent's cutting it a little short cuz quiet frankly if I don't here this chapter will end up being way too long. So there for this is all ya get for now and remember, reviews are love. Next chapter will be longer I swear. Besides if you kill me then you'll never know what happens next muahahahahahahaha!