Chapter 3: Months Before the Ninth

~Two months into her Nine Months~

"Alice come back and lay down!" Blood yelled, watching warily as Alice skipped overdramatically into the kitchen.

"NEVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!" Alice yelled back. Skipping into the kitchen, she opened the refrigerator and took out the book of chocolate ice cream, and simply grabbed a spoon.

Carefully walking, she walked outside and sat down in the grass, the sun shining down on her. She sat down and started to eat a bit when Blood slowly walked out, seeing a lounging Alice. "Alice…" She ignored him, and continued to eat, staring at sky. Suddenly she stopped, and laid down, rolling onto her side.

Blood didn't say anything as a worker quickly took her food. "Nooooooooooooooooooo!" Alice whined, moving her arms up slowly in circular motions. Blood quickly and silently walked up to her, and picked her up, bridal style. Big. Mistake.

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" Alice yelled, tears starting to well up in her eyes. She started to sob hysterically. Blood flinched as the sounds hit his ears. It was so loud that Elliot, Dee and Dum ran towards her, all knowing she was pregnant*. Animal like sounds ripped from out of her mouth as she cried and whimpered. "Blood? Is Alice alright?" Elliot asked, looking at Alice with concern.

Blood nodded, but replied, "She's crying. I don't know why, so I'm taking her to our room." The trio nodded, and quickly walked away, glancing at Alice a few times. He gently carried her to their room, trying to soothe her. Blood set her down on her bed, and saw that her eyes were red and puffy, and tear-filled. "No…" Alice whimpered. "Alice…" Blood said.

Suddenly, Alice started to giggle. Blood watched puzzled as Alice curled up in their bed, and fell asleep.

"…" Blood sighed, and rolled his eyes, a content smile on his face.

~Third Month into her Nine Months~

Alice rested her hand on the small bump that was steadily growing on her stomach. Alice couldn't help but smile, feeling content. "What should we name you?" She mused. She suddenly wanted to go into town, and buy baby books. It hit her then.

She knew NOTHING about children.

Alice quickly slipped out of the Hatter Mansion, and anxiously walked towards the town, when she heard whispers around her. Human whispers. She stopped, and slowly turned around.

"Well look what we have here." A faceless said, staring at Alice, with a cruel smirk on his face.

"Look! It's the Hatters slut!" One yelled, laughing.

Alice noticed that they each held guns in their hands, and she instinctively placed her hands over her stomach. She regretted it instantly.

"OH! The little slut is pregnant!" One said jokingly to the other.

"How much do you think that Hatter would give for ransom for the slut?" One asked behind her. Alice twirled around, and with despair, saw that she was surrounded.

"Let's find out!" The apparent leader said cheerfully, as they all closed in on Alice. She let out a scream, as she felt hands grip her shoulders, and arms. She thrashed around, but stopped when they held a gun to her stomach.

"Move or scream, and I'll shot." Alice swallowed, and nodded slowly. Suddenly, a gunshot was heard. The leader- who was holding Alice- turned around and smiled.

"Well if it isn't the damned Mafia! Look what we found!"

Alice's eyes widened as she saw Elliot, Dee, Dum, and some servants. "Alice!" "Onee-chan!" They yelled. Elliot took out his gun, and looked ready to shot the faceless.

"ELLIOT NO!" Alice yelled. Elliot's eyes widened when he saw the gun pointed to her stomach, and he silently cursed.

"That's right, you stupid…"

The faceless dropped dead as the others slowly turned around. Alice felt someone grab her hand, and pull her back, away from the fight. Alice turned to face the person, but relaxed when she saw it was Blood.

He hugged her, as she cried silently. "Shh… It won't happen again Alice. I promise."

~Four Months into her Nine Months~

Alice started at the mirror, smiling at the bigger bump. Alice couldn't help but glow. She was so happy. After the accident, Blood took her home, and she cried, clinging to his chest. He promised her to buy her the books, and took off, returning shortly with a pile. A pile that two workers had to help carry in.

"Alice, for your safety, you're not allowed to go out without Elliot, Dee, Dum or me."

"What about the workers?"

"Not even them Alice."

The conversation played in Alice's head. She couldn't wait to show Vivaldi. Alice walked to Bloods office, and peering in, she said, "Blood, I'm going to Vivaldi's." Blood's head shot up from his huge pile of paper work, as Alice closed the door.

She felt a hand grip her upper arm, and then she registered the feeling of being dragged back. "No Alice. You can't go until I'm finished." Blood said, motioning to his paper work.

"I can so go!" Alice whined. Blood sighed, and replied calmly, "You're four months pregnant." "So?" Blood looked at her sternly. "You can't go. And that's final."

Alice stomped her foot, and quickly walked to their room, and locked the door.

Soon, Blood was drop dead tired. Barely keeping his eyes open, he stumbled to their bedroom, only to find it… Locked. He tried to open the door, but found that it was indeed locked.

"Alice open the door." Silence. "No." Came Alice's soft voice. "Since I can't go outside, you can't come inside." Alice reasoned. Blood could practically hear Alice smirking. Blood groaned, and slammed his hand on the door. "Alice, come on. Open up." "No~" Came the answer in a sing song voice.

"You can sleep on the floor." She replied. She was sitting on the bed, eating some grapes. Blood sighed, and slowly slid to the floor, resting his head on the wall next to the door.

"Why can't I go out?" Alice asked. "Because… Alice., you cant." Silence came from the other side of the door. "…why?" "Because you can get hurt." "I can get hurt anywhere." "No. I'll sleep in my office for today. But you're not going out."

Alice waited patiently as she heard Blood's door shut. "Plan B." She whispered. She then waited for a time period to pass by before she quietly slipped out, and snuck by Bloods office. She ran out, smiling as she decided to go to the Clock Tower to see Julius.

Once she got there, she slowly opened the door. "Julius?" Alice asked shyly.

Julius looked u, a broad smile forming on his face when he saw Alice, and it widened when he saw the bump protruding from Alice's smile.

"Alice! I haven't see you in four months!" Julius said, standing up. He walked over, his gaze on her stomach. "Alice… Are you… Are you?" "Hope you want to be an Uncle Julius." Alice answered with a bright smile. Julius smiled, blushing a little, and pulled a chair up for Alice to sit down. She sat down, accepting a cup of tea**. They sat down, and talked for a while. About the time periods, about Blood holding her hostage- about him caring about her. It was only when the darkness from outside had been suddenly replaced by a warm, welcoming sunlight, that Alice realized they had been talking for four time periods.

She got up, and tolled his she had to run to the Park before Blood came looking for her.

"Don't tell him I came by?" She asked, and Julius chuckled as he watched her walk towards the Amusement Park.

~Hatters…~

Blood walked into their bedroom, hoping Alice would forgive him. He opened the door to find Alice huddled under blanket. He sighed, and sat down next to her.

"Listen Alice, im sorry. I just… I don't want anything to happen to you, or to our child. Like before…. I don't want to lose you." Silence answered him. "Alice?" He grabbed Alice, and rolled her towards him only to… "…" It wasn't Alice. It was just pillows.

"ALICE!"

~At The Amusement Park~

"Awh Alice!" "Sweet Pea, you'll be a swell mom!" Gowland said, while Boris 'Ohh' and 'Ahhh' over Alice stomach. She laughed.

"I hope so Gowland. I want to be the best mother for my child." Alice replied. Gowland chuckled and said, "You'll be a fine mother. It's the Hatter that I'm worried about." "Why?" Boris swished his tail, and replied, "The old man has a point. I mean, he IS the Mafia Boss, so he's over protective for a reason."

Alice nodded, and shyly said, "umm… I may- MAY- have snuck out, when Blood was asleep." Both men looked at her in shock.

"You… you snuck out of the Hatter Mansion without Blood knowing?" Boris exclaimed, sounding beyond shocked.

Alice blushed, but nodded. "Then go visit the Castle before that damned Hatter comes and blows this place up." Gowland chuckled.

Ace suddenly appeared out of thin air and said, "He blew up at the Clock Tower." Alice paled, and turned towards Boris and Gowland. "That means I have less time. Don't tell him I was here!" She shrieked.

Boris grabbed Alice*** and opened a door, pushing her in.

She blinked and suddenly was at the Heart Castle Gardens.

"ALICE!" She heard someone familiar yell.

"NOoooo!" She shrieked, bracing herself.

She heard a fierce female yell. She smiled, and relaxed when she heard Peter fall dramatically on the floor. She opened her eyes to see Vivaldi hitting Peter in the head repeatedly with her scepter.

Alice chuckled and asked, "Did Blood come here?" Vivaldi stopped hitting the rabbit long enough got him to scramble away and stand next to Vivaldi.

"Yes, that rude and obnoxious Hatter stormed through here, asking for you. Nearly shit my head Alice! Why did you marry such a cruel man?" He whined. Alice settled her hands on her stomach, smiling at Vivaldi.

Vivaldi's red eyes widened, and she slowly walked towards Alice. "Ohh Alice…" Vivaldi carefully hugged Alice, and said, "Congratulations."

"For what?" Peter asked. Alice looked at him, and with a kind smile, she said, "Peter. Im pregnant with Blood's child." "…" Silence from the Prime Minister.

Peter smiled sadly, his ears dropping a bit. "That's good… that's good news my dear…"

"ALICE DUPRE!" Came from the other side of the bush. Alice paled, and she quickly hid behind Vivaldi, who chuckled softly for only Alice to hear.

Blood came from the a path, clearly exhausted from running all over the country. His cheeks were a bit flushed, his hair disheveled. "Queen of Hearts." Blood said, clearly mad, and tired. "Yes, hatter?" Vivaldi said calmly, placing her hands on her waist and raising an eyebrow with a calm manor.

"Where is my wife?" Blood replied. Alice flintched at is cold tone. She knew she was in for it. Vivaldi chuckled. "Oh, did you lose your wife?" Blood growled. "I know shes here." Alice flintched, gathering her courage, and shyly stepped out from behind Vivaldi. "Hi… Hi Blood."

Blood was in front of her instantly, and he grabbed her, silently dragging her. "We're going to the Mansion."

Alice frowned and replied sharply, "Blood, I just went to visit the others."

You could've been hurt!" He yelled at her. She struggled to get out of his grip. "Blood, my trip wasn't even for long!" Alice whined, trying to free herself from his hold. Vivaldi stepped towards Alice, glaring at her younger sibling.

"Dupre, let go of Alice." She commanded sternly. Blood yanked Alice towards him and glared at Vivaldi. Elliot stepped behind them, glancing at the Heart Role-Holders. Silence. Alice didn't say anything as Blood silently dragged her to the Mansion.

'Who does he think he is?' She thought angrily.

When they finally got there, he dragged her into their bedroom. Silence filled the room as he locked the door. Alice stomped off to her bed, where she sat down, crossing her arms. More silence. Alice glared at Blood as he walked forward, his expressions unclear. Suddenly he lunged towards her, slightly pushing her on the bed as he trapped her.

"Do you know how worried I was?" He asked. Alice's eyes widened as Blood hugged her, bringing her close to him. "I was so worried. You could've been hurt. Our child could've been hurt." He whispered.

"I'm sorry Blood." She whispered, and hugged him back.

~Eight Months into the Nine Months~

Blood moaned and rolled to his side. He opened his eyes to see Alice washing her mouth, wiping the sweat off her face. She climbed back into bed and snuggled against Blood. Blood smiled sleepily, and he sighed contently.

Later, Alice slipped into a light pink – similar to her blue dress- and walked towards Blood's office. Suddenly she felt a light kick in her stomach, followed by another. "BLOOD!" Alice yelled/

Blood lunged out of his office. "Alice?" She smiled at him, and grabbed his hand and placed it o her stomach, which was huge.

Blood watched with confusion. HE gently spread his hand open, and glanced at Alice, who smiled at him. His face broke into a smile. He gently kneeled, and let his head rest on her stomach. He felt it again. "Did you feel the baby kick?" "yes. Twice…" He nodded. And smiled.

~Nine Months~

Alice flipped through the pages blindly. She was nine months pregnant. She couldn't wait for the day.

She suddenly felt a pain in her stomach, and dropping the book, she slowly stood up. Suddenly, water spilled down her legs. She shrieked, causing Blood to look at her.

"Alice?"

"Blood, my water broke!"

"…?"

"Blood, I'm about to give birth!"

A/N: *Only the Mafia knows. ** I don't know if it was coffee that you're not supposed to drink when pregnant? ***Boris can do this a lot in Clover… Okay, I was thinking about doing a baby shower…. And decided it could wait until later… cause… I suddenly had an idea… so MWAHAHAHAHA! I mean _ yea.

Anyways, since I love you guys so much I came up with a name! how about Dream Leaves? Huh huh? I don't know _ Okay!

DorkyHater How long? I don't know… Forgetting the Unforgettable was supposed to be short… And Yea O

Kpeter: :DD CLIFF HANGERS FOR ALL!

OtakuForever13: No matter what, I can always count on a review from you :DD The dream… hmmm well you've read F.T.U…. You have a bit of insight :3 And as for the gender…. I left a few hints in here about it… Left some clues about it0- not the gender but stuff in general. MAWHAHAHA

EVERYONE REVIEW! PleasE?

So, there we go my Dream Leaves. Till Later- AutumsNightmare