Alice Returns to Wonderland - my idea of 'Alice in Wonderland 3'

by teatimeforever

Alice Kingsleigh and Helen Kingsleigh just completed their first expedition together, along with Mr. James Harcourt and the rest of the crew. They've decided to take a break from sailing for a while. Stuff begins happening all at once. New adventures await and a new face appears. How will Alice keep up? Will she overcome troubles both at home and in Underland?

5. Chapter 5

"His name is William," Mirana said while studying two pieces of ribbon in her hands, one lavender colored and the other lilac. "I just met him a year ago, though you'll most likely meet him tomorrow since he isn't around much," she chose the lavendar colored ribbon and set it next to the small bouquet of daphne flowers she had previously picked out, "William is quite a reserved person." Alice and Helen looked down at the ribbons and flowers the queen set down. "Your majesty," Alice said, "Why are you planning out the wedding today? You said tomorrow was the day?" Mirana gave them an embarrassed smile, "I guess I was too love-struck to have done it much sooner. But, really, it's only the reception that's not quite done yet. We're holding it here." Helen then spoke up, "Are you sure you can get it done by tomorrow?" The queen smiled back at her confidently, "Very certain, Mrs. Kingsleigh." Alice thought of an idea and looked to her mother and asked, "Can we help set it up?" Mirana smiled at them both, "If you really want to, of course." Tarrant spoke up, "I'll help too, your majesty!" Mrs. Kingsleigh put on a smile but thought 'When will I wake up?'

After hours of decorating the hall, it was time to rest as nightfall overcame them. They had finished rather fast because almost everyone in the castle had decided to help. "Now, where will we sleep?" Helen turned to Alice, who was making sure the table decorations were in place. "Here, of course, Mrs. Kingsleigh. There's plenty of room for my guests of honor," Mirana interfered. "Actually," Tarrant interrupted them, "I was hoping Mrs. Kingsleigh and Alice would like to stay at my house. We just expanded it since my family moved in. I have a spare room." Alice turned to her mother and Mirana, "Well, I still haven't properly met the Hightopps." Mirana smiled at them and waved her arms in the air, "Splendid. Wherever you're comfortable, my dear." Tarrant was overjoyed at Alice's choice, "Come along then. I'm sure my parents would love to meet both of you!" He linked arms with Alice and Helen and the trio walked out to the Hatter's home.

"Mother, Father!" Tarrant called out while entering the house. "We have guests!" He shut the door behind them and took Alice's and Helen's coats and hung them on the coat rack near the door. Zanik and Tyva came from around the staircase while the rest of Tarrant's family came down the stairs. "This is Alice," he introduced his friend then turned to Helen, "and this is her mother, Mrs. Kingsleigh." Tyva and Zanik stepped forward to shake their hands, "The Alice?" Tyva asked then continued, "The one Tarrant won't stop going on about?!" Hatter had the most embarrassed look on his face and whispered, "Mother!" She gave them both a cheeky smile while Alice blushed. "Nice to meet you, Mr. and Mrs. Hightopp," Alice said.