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My mind reeled, shock ran through me, finally I found the words to speak. "You... you invited them? Who are they Alice, what do they want?"

I allowed my mind to roam, searching desperately for the thoughts of those that were in the forest but I came back blank, exactly like I was when I looked at Alice. Even though she was standing in front of me it was as if she wasn't there.

Panic began to rise in me, was my ability deserting me? How ironic would that be, the one time that I wanted to have this 'gift' it deserts me. The phrase be careful what you wish for sprang into my mind. Then my eyes settled on Alice.