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Review time! We'll start with Alistair X Bunny. I understand that you like Alistair/Bunny. Not only is it canon, but I was once in your shoes in being a full supporter. But KCL reviewed one of my stories one day and all of the sudden, this ship was the cutest thing I've ever had the pleasure of writing. So while I understand your viewpoint, I'm glad you're willing to give this ship a shot.

And also, KCL! I really do love your reviews, and I do care about your shopping sprees. Did you buy me a jug of cider? I kind of ran out yesterday… that, and you stole the jug I was finishing off. *pouts* I'm quite stressed right now, actually. School, home stuff, sickness, all that lovely stuff we bottle up and label it: Unneeded. Still, glad you're enjoying the chapters. I wanted to start getting a few of the others involved (Maddie might pop up here and there, along with Cupid, Bunny, and Lizzie) so I can have new material to work with. In fact, another cameo appears in this chapter… and I was only joking about the whole breaking up thing. I tend to make jokes that don't make a lot of sense. :).

Enjoy the chapter, audience! I love you all!

Prompt 17: Origins Unknown

Kitty had two solids in her life: Alistair Wonderland and her mom.

With Alistair, Kitty always knew that he'd be there for her. He was a solid rock, able to help her with how she was feeling and cope with stress and anxiety she couldn't work through alone. She was also there to help him. She couldn't tell how she was helping him yet, but she knew she was in some way.

Her mom helped define who she was. The Cheshire line was Kitty's life. She was a dedicated Cheshire and she always loved her mom for helping her become a better one.

There were a lot of things in Kitty's life that weren't so solid. Friendships with others was one, classes were another. But Alistair was able to help with both those things, in any way he was able to. Kitty loved him more for that.

One thing, however, always threw her off. Kitty mentioned it to Alistair once, but he wasn't really able to help her. That one thing that had always bugged Kitty was this: her dad.

Not only had he abandoned her as a baby, but Kitty didn't even know who he was, where he came from. Kitty had all the facts about her Cheshire side. Everything on her dad's side was… unknown. That ate away at her sometimes. Who was the half of Kitty she never knew?

"You seem to be thinking hard about something," a voice purred. Kitty put on a grin as she turned to see her mom pop into existence. They were currently sitting on Kitty's and Alistair's bench. Kitty just went there to think that day, since Alistair was off making up an assignment.

"Mom! So nice to see you," Kitty said, hugging her. Another thing Kitty loved about her mom: despite being busy, she always had time to visit her daughter. Kitty couldn't help but admire her for being able to raise Kitty by herself. She hated to admit it, but Kitty knew she could be a handful sometimes…

"Well, I was making the Queen of Hearts lose her marbles, quite literally, mind you, and I thought 'I haven't seen my darling Kitty in ages'. So, I decided to check up on my favorite daughter," the Cheshire Cat purred. "I see that you found an interesting person for your boyfriend."

Kitty blushed in embarrassment. "Mom!" she whined.

The Cheshire Cat giggled. "Sorry dear. Not every day a cat can tease her litter," she chuckled. "Now tell me Kitty, what were you thinking about so hard before I arrived?"

Kitty's embarrassed smile feel a bit into a nervous frown. Kitty knew that her mom didn't like talking about dad. Only a few times had she dared bring it up, and all of those times resulted in the Cheshire Cat into being alone with herself. But…

"I was thinking…," Kitty started nervously, "…about… where… dad came from."

The Cheshire Cat's smile didn't budge. "What, that guy? Please, why would you be worried about him? Why don't we talk about all those pranks you've been pulling lately," the Cheshire Cat said. Kitty took a breath. She knew that was a signal in saying her mom didn't want to talk right then. But… she had to know.

"No, mom," Kitty said, sighing. "I know this is hard for you… and it is for me too. But… I can't go on, living a life where half of me isn't known. I want to know… more about dad."

The Cheshire Cat's smile finally faded into a depressed sigh. "I knew you would eventually ask me this," she said. "And… I'm afraid there isn't much to tell. I met him about two years before I had you. He was a strange fellow, never seen the likes of anything like him. Of course, being curious, I went and introduced myself. Curiousty normally killed the cat, and I was expecting to make a break for it. He was all kinds of sketchy, no face, wore a business suit, tall, had tentacles coming out of his back."

"But… he wasn't all what he appeared to be," the Cheshire Cat continued, seeming to be thinking of a memory. "He was kind and loved chaos. Where he came from, in the bits he told me, he said Fairy Tales were just that: tales. Not actual history. I found it laughable and he did too."

The Cheshire Cat sighed in memory. "I remember one day, on the off hand, that he'd make a great father on day. He really would have. He met your roommate once when she was just a newborn. He was great with her. I thought, maybe when and if we had kids, he'd be great with them."

"Then…" the Cheshire Cat said, dropping off, "… we had you."

"When I told your dad, he didn't seem to mind at first. Like me, he was overjoyed. We knew you would be a great baby for us to get started with our own family. But… things started happening. He started disappearing for extended periods and I kept getting house calls from Milton Grimm, who was the new head master for this school, at the time. Oddly enough, his visits corresponded to when your dad was gone."

"After you were born… your dad suddenly said he wasn't ready. And he up and left. I couldn't believe he would leave like that… he loved me and I know he loved you. It was hard after that, especially when you and I were separated by the curse on Wonderland. But that's about it."

Kitty blinked. She had heard certain bits of this before. But… she didn't know that her father was good with kids and originally wanted to have a kid… her. But…

"Mom, that didn't answer my question," Kitty said. "Where did dad come from? Who's my other half?"

The Cheshire Cat sighed. "That's just it Kitty," she said. "I don't know."

A few hours later, after talking with her mom a bit more about other things, Alistair came into view. Kitty's mom had vanished and Kitty had been left alone to debate what she had been told. Alistair sat next to his girlfriend with a smile.

"How have you been holding up without me?" Alistair asked.

Kitty gave him a smile. "Ok… I talked to my mom today," she said.

Alistair smiled. "She's… an interesting woman, I'll give her that much," he chuckled. "What did you talk about?"

Kitty sighed. "Well… mostly… dad," she said. Alistair raised an eyebrow and gestured for her to continue. "I asked mom where dad came from. I wanted to know about who he was and what his people were like. But… she didn't know."

Alistair seemed to understand. "You're confused about half of who you are," he said. Kitty nodded. "It's alright. Someday, we'll figured this out. You and me."

Kitty gave him a smile. "I hope we do," she said. "And one day, if I have kids… I'll be able to tell them stories about their grandfather. Hopefully."

Alistair smirked. "You mean our kids?" he teased.

Kitty blushed a deep shade of red. "Alistair!" she said. Alistair chuckled and kissed her, to which Kitty smiled and kissed back.

BN: *cries like a goat* Wait, can goats even cry? That's a serious question. Can goats cry? Hmm… I'm going to research that one. This chapter was to further investigate that sneaky sub-plot known as Kitty's father. I wanted Kitty to have a nice chat with her mom this time and get more clues on who her father is. She didn't come out with much, but she now knows that Alistair is still willing to help her find out her dad.

Also, fun thought of the night: if Kitty and Alistair had a baby, would it be a boy or a girl? (I know my answer, but I want to hear yours!)

One more thing. Remember that Loop idea? I should have it posted sometime tomorrow. (Hopefully) Check out my profile to see it when it comes out. (Another chapter of this should be posted along side it, so I'll announce it here too.)

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