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Ben's Note of Sheer Awesome: Ok, so I think I've found a good way in doing this. I'll try to update this story twice a week. Don't hold me to that, but I'll try. Also, every time I post a chapter for TDFI or TDASB, a chapter of this will be posted. Since these are so easy to write, why the cheese not?

Also, KCL (KittyChesireluv, since it's easier to abbreviate your name, no offence), I'm absolutely fine with you writing a review for that dare you have. You might not believe me, but I do indeed read through every review you write, and I don't mind in the slightest if they are long. And I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter I wrote for your birthday. :)

Prompt 10: Blood

Alistair was proud of the blood he had running through him.

He had always admired who he was. The Wonderland family tree was a long one, but it was one that he knew would have endless amounts of secrets. Alistair could imagine sitting in one spot for years, and still not being able to uncover all the secrets his family had had over the years.

Kitty was very different.

Whenever Alistair asked about Kitty's family, all Kitty would talk about was her mom. No dad, no grandparents, just the previous Cheshire Cat. He didn't press too hard on the subject, but he still wanted to know about her ancestry.

He didn't know how much Kitty wanted to actually forget her ancestors.

One day, Alistair had walked over to Kitty's dorm. He was met with Maddie, who simply told him to wait inside, since Kitty wasn't back yet. Alistair walked inside the room and waited over where Kitty's bed was.

He wouldn't have noticed it if he hadn't been sitting where he was. A book was crammed inside a hidden spot in the wall. A single page stuck out of it. Curious as he always was, Alistair walked over to it and pried it open.

Once the compartment was open, he pulled out the book. After brushing the dust off, he noticed the title. Cheshire Family History. Alistair, continuing to be curious, opened up the book.

Alistair was normally surprised a lot by Kitty. She was a mischievous girl after all. He never knew what to expect.

This was ten times worse.

Alistair's eyes widened as he saw Kitty's mother on one page, but on the other, a big red X. The picture below the X wasn't a fairy tale he knew of. It was a picture of a man who bore no face dressed in a suit. Alistair repeated every possible fairy tale in his head that this man could possibly be in… only to turn up blanks.

"Hey Alistair. Maddie said you were in here," Kitty said with a smile, entering the room. She stopped cold, staring at Alistair holding the book. Before Alistair could explain, he noticed Kitty's right eye twitch. "Alistair… put the book away," she said sternly.

Normally Alistair would be filled with questions, but his normally happy girl seemed… angry? Kitty never got angry. Upset, yes, all the time, but angry?

Listening to her, he shut the book and slipped it back into the compartment. There was silence for a few minutes. Alistair didn't really want to have the first word because he knew he had stumbled upon something Kitty really didn't want him to. Silence in the room was dominant for a very long time. Finally, Kitty took a breath.

"Alistair… there's something you need to know," Kitty said.

Kitty and Alistair had moved the conversation to their bench. Kitty was resting against Alistair while she told him more about her father. "Mom had never seen anything like him before," Kitty said. "He wasn't native to Wonderland. He said he came from a different place… a place where fairy tales were non-existent."

"He and Mom had this connection though. Mom didn't dare tell anyone, since she didn't want him hunted out for being different and not a fairy tale. They kept up their romance for about two years. Until… Mom had me."

"I don't… remember Dad. After I was born, he knew he made a mistake. He left shortly after I was born. Mom doesn't mention him much, but I can tell she misses him."

"I don't. He left because of me, Alistair. I was the mistake that tore him and Mom apart. My grandparents new it too. They knew I was different, unlike most other fairy tales. I wasn't pure. My own flesh and blood… they think I'm a mistake. And I am…"

Kitty had broken down crying as she finished explaining. "I… I tried forgetting them. The only people in my family I should worry about is my Mom. She loves me… but Dad comes in my head sometimes… and I just…"

Alistair pulled Kitty close. "You aren't a mistake," he said to her. "Your Dad left. I don't think it was you. I think he just didn't think he was ready to be a father. And so what if the rest of your family doesn't think you're perfect? You were born into the legacy of Cheshire. You have a right to be where you are and you will maintain that legacy. People in this world love you Kitty. I love you."

Kitty smiled lightly at Alistair. "Thank you… it hurts sometimes. I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner, but it was personal for me."

Alistair wordlessly gave Kitty a brief kiss. "Sometimes I need to stay out of your business. But if something like this bothers you… don't be afraid to talk to me. I'm here to comfort you and help with your troubles your family can't sometimes." Kitty smiled and shared another deep kiss with her boyfriend.

BN: *sniffles and cries like a baby* I NEED TO STOP BEING SO GOOD! I won't admit this was the best chapter. I felt I kind of jumped corners in a few spots. This was always going to be a weird chapter for me to write, but at least I did it. This time, I wanted to show a focus that slightly distracted from Kitty and Alistair. It was still a lot about them, but I wanted to highlight Kitty's dad here. I wanted to show that Kitty has family troubles. Most couples I see often do have one partner who worries about their family a lot. With Kitty, her dad was highlighted since we don't see her dad ever. I knew Alistair could help Kitty with her doubt about her father, and I think I portrayed that.

There's something else I want to mention here too. Kitty's dad will be mentioned again in the future, and some things inside of Kitty's head are because of him. Oh, and for those of you who don't know who Kitty's dad is, he is not a fairy tale. (This is kind of my own thing. Sorry if it detracts from you strictly canon people. Her dad won't pop up often, just so you know.)

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