Chapter 7: Safe

Previously:

"This is my family." She said, smiling. "This is my home."

And so, we continue…

Ethan stared at Alice with wide eyes. "Alice, you're joking." He said, looking at her frantically. "These CAN'T be your kids." He said, shaking his head. Alice frowned, and stared at Ethan. "And why can't they?" She asked, ignoring all the role holders who were listening to Wilfred explain what happened those three time periods they were gone…

Ethan looked up, standing in front of Alice in a protective manner.

"Sorry to interrupt. Not really actually."

The voice stopped her heart. Her heart started to pound frantically in her chest, as she gripped the flowers tightly in her hands. She slowly stepped towards the side, peering at the voice behind Ethan's outstretched, protective hands. Alice couldn't believe what she saw.

Someone with pitch black hair and someone with blonde hair stood there, side by side. Alice's eyes widened and her mouth fell open a bit.

Wilfred was causally standing next to Blood, smiling.

Blood, who was still standing next to Alice, glared at the man. "Of course they're our children. Why, the day of our wedding day, we-" "BLOODY-CHAN!" Alice yelled, blushing bright red. Blood smirked, and pulled Alice closer to his chest, and Ethan saw, that even blushing, and stammering insults at this 'Blood', she was clearly in love with him.

"Alice, I need to talk to you…" Ethan said, shifting uncomfortably. "Alone, please." Alice looked at Blood, and nodded. "Sure. Wilfred, could you?" She said, gesturing towards Ebony, who was fast asleep in her mothers arms.

Blood frowned slightly, but let Wilfred hold his child. Alice walked to Blood, and gave him a quick kiss. "I'll be right back. Promise." She said, smiling kindly at him. Blood nodded, and said, "Don't keep me waiting." Alice blushed, and followed Ethan.

"Alice, do you love him?" He asked her, leaning against a window. Alice nodded, and looked at him. She got this soft expression on her face. "Yes, I do. Yes, I know he looks like Alexander*, but they're different. Blood's… kinder in a way. He understands that I'm different. He treats me as if I'm going to shatter and disappear. Although he can be cold, and really cynical, not to mention he's a sexual harasser when he feels like it, and that he's a Mafia Boss, but…" Alice smiled warmly. "I love him. I can't imagine a world where I'd have to move on without him."

She looked at Ethan. "I'm sorry that I left like that. But, when I was in that world, it was all black and white." Alice shrugged.

"This is my wonderland." She said, smiling brightly. Ethan nodded sadly. "Lorina was right. You're perfect here." Alice noted the sad look in his eyes. "Well, before you leave, what about you come back to the Hatter Mansion, with Blood, the twins, the Bloody Twins and Elliot?" She asked.

He looked at her, surprise filling his face. He smiled. "I'd love that Alice."

They both walked back, to see Vivaldi screaming at Ace.

"OFF WITH YOU'RE HEAD! HOW DARE YOU SAY THAT WE ARE OLD!?" She yelled, waving her scepter around, trying vainly to hit Ace. Ace laughed, as Julius just groaned. "Queen, I'll take him off your hands." Vivaldi stopped for a minute and nodded.

Soon, one by two's, most role holders had left. Alice and the group, was already walking towards the Mansion, Alice pushing the stroller ahead.

Elliot glanced at Ethan, who looked away. Suddenly, there was the sound of gunfire.

Blood ran towards Alice, as Alice quickly covered the open part of the stroller with her body. She stared at the now crying Twins as she stared to sing a soft song, to over talk the noise of gunfire.

"I remember tears streaming down your face when I said I'd never let you. When all those shadows almost killed your light. I remember you said don't leave me here alone but all that's dead and gone and passed tonight."

The sound of gunfire and screaming became louder, and she could feel Blood stepping closer to her.

"And come morning light, you'll and I'll be safe and sound." She sang.

"Just close your eyes. The suns going down. You'll be alright; no one can hurt you now. Come morning night, you'll and I'll be safe, and sound." Alice sang, as the Twins crying started to cease. They were staring at their mother with bright, wide cyan eyes.

Suddenly, she felt a pair of hands grabbing her waist. She looked back, and smiled when she saw Blood, looking at her with a smile. She didn't have to look around to know that everyone was safe.

"Blood…" Alice said, throwing herself onto him. He stoked her hair as he slowly slid to his knees, and Alice quickly pulled the twins out and hugged them. Feeling arms around them, Alice relaxed. She knew they were Elliot and Dee, and Dum.

She felt safe.

She felt sound.

Ethan looked on, and smiled sadly, as he started to flicker. "You're fine here Alice." And with that, he returned to his world.

A/N: *I made up with the name of Alexander, because they never say the name of Alice's ex-boyfriend. So yup. Here's chapter 7? Gosh. Three more and it'll be ten. So, the reasons why its short-Im sorry- is because tomorrow I have a two and a half hour entrance exam to go to a school that I really want to go to. *Sighs* life is so hard DreamLeaves. The song Alice sings is no to her then 'Safe and Sound' by Taylor Swift ft. The Civil Wars. Who knows what song this is from? Guess. I'll… I'll make up some prize to the person who gets it. BUT NO GOOGLING! BECAUSE I KNOW GOOGLE KNOWS EVERYTHING.

…. Yup. I'm sorry I added that song here. It's just, I watched the second and I was all like 'THE FEELS'. It's so good too! And now, for replies;

DorkyHater: A dream you had? I once had a weird dream… I think I posted it in the other story… Okay I can't find it. *sighs dramatically* But you know what? I actually like that idea a lot… I'll make sure to add it… I mean…. CUPCAKES *disappears mysteriously around a bus* Thanks btw :D

pinkyndx: Yup. Surprises are one thing I can work with. :D

xxxCatsOfTheShadowsxxx: Thank you for the compliment. And yea…. Alice, Alice. *shakes head sadly* I've become more obsessed with Wonderland after this manga…

Guest: Cliff hanger free? Oh, I see. :D well, that's an improvement. Considering before, all endings were cliff hangers. Thanks for the compliment.

OtakuForever13: Nah. I don't think Wilfred will ever not be the cliff hanger king. But yea, Ethan… I wonder what'll happen next? *laughs evilly* Bloody-chan will now be his nickname. I've actually called him that at school, and my friends like PeekerBear, are like Who? And Im like Blood. Dupre.

ClaraJayCarter: Thank you! I like you're story too btw. *Forgot to review when I was reading it this morning*

Well guys, it's late. Actually not really. I know I've been taking longer to update and I apologize. I am currently working on like three fan fictions. One is a creepy pasta one. One is another Alice one about Alice getting an arranged marriage to Blood and not wanting to be and loving him in the end. YES I haven't forgotten. Im working on it. The titles, 'Unhappily happy'. No, its not out yet. Im also working on an Ouran High School Host Club fan fiction. Yup. Well, imam work on that. If any of you have any questions about this story, updates, requests, or future stories, PM me. I might respond late, but I do check!

'Till Later DreamLeavers - AutumnsNightmare.