• I sat in my garden fumbling my hair into a ponytail and continue to draw my picture. “There it’s done,” I held up my picture of a rose from my garden behide my estate. But I feel something I-it’s my ponytail! The ribbon that held my ponytail up was being untied! I heard a odd yet soft voice, “Why must you put your long brown hair up? Oh I see you’ve drawn a picture. It’s wonderful!”

    i turned around quick to see,"Y-Your a rabbit? But your talking too me."

    "Of course i am silly. Im talking to you beautiful."

    "Ok! Who are you and wheres my ribbon!?"

    He hopped and waddled over to the back of my garden. I followed him and demanded he give me my ribbon back. "Kitomi, to get so frustrated and look we're almost there," said pointing to a hole in the ground. "How do you no my name ! And wait... if your talking you aren't just a bunny are you?"

    I heard him snicker and looked back up. It's a man with white fluffy bunny ears. He is so cute and adorable(he's like a big stuffed bunny... i just want to hold him 4laugh ). I pulled on the tips of one of them. They're so long and oh so very soft. "Your hands are very soft and plush. I thank you for rubbing my ears, no one has in a while."

    I blushed. "What's your name?"

    He smiled, "that will all only matter when we get there." He held my ribbon up in front of me, it dangling back and forth timting me . I timed it and launched for it. He moved it as soon as he could. Instead of grabbing my ribbon i ended up head latching to the bunny/ man. he reached his arms around me and tied my hair with it.

    He look at my blue eyes. "Your so beautiful and your eyes reflect from your your rose garden Well it's time to go." I knew what he meant so i clinched my nails deep into the crease of his waste coat( yay i finally get to hold him heart 4laugh ) and he put one hand on the back of my head, pressing it to his chest and the other gently held my spine. He jumped.

    I began to fall and tears rolled from my eyes into thin air i tightened my grip around him as he held me and said it will all be alright. Im gonna die! Im gonna die with this weird insane man holding me! I forced my mouth to speak," I-I've never been love!" I screamed," and im gonna DIE!" He chuckled and kissed me. " But, i love you."

    All of a sudden we hit the ground. I could fell his body ache and quake under me. i finally realized he land on his back to save-.... me? I climb off of him and knelled beside him. i layied my head on his chest in tears. B-But, wait. That sound. I know that sound. Its not a heart beat. It sounds like the old grand father clock in my checker tiled dinning room.

    He growned and sat up. I said," No! Dont move! Guh, you look like your in so much pain, i'll get a doctor!" i looked around. I saw stone walls separed by spaces. they looked funny. But behide them sat a big forest. I had no idea where i was! "On second though.... what do u need?"

    "You no what would make me really happy?" he pulled out an crystal shaped vial with a heart lid," Please, drink this." There was some clear liquid in it. I pulled the lid of and took a sniff. Gluh! But i had to drink it. I just had to!!! I tipped it up and guzzled it. The smell was volgar but, it tasted like honey suckles.

    It was gooey and sweet like honey. "There, i drank it." i tried to hand him the vial back he wouldn't take it."You can keep it, you'll need it." he slowly stood up and stretched alittle. The whole time i couldn't stop apologizing.

    "Well it's about time we go. This is Wonder Land and i am your guide, Peter White," he grabbed my hand," come along,dear." We walked behide the stone walls, into the forest.

    There was alot of trees casting big shadows on the dirt path. If you were to look alittle farther than the 1st row of trees you could only see green leaves off trees and plants. Peter kept pointing and naming things with a smile. I wasn't listening at all. He finally noticed i was just happy to see him smile. I heard foot steps and some one walking up ahead. He was reading some thing. A black leather book. It was faded and had some thing wrighten on the front of it. It was hard to make out the words. He also had ears of a hare like Peter( they look so light brown and scruffy.

    He was so focused on his book. He finally looked up and saw us. He closed the book, paused and waved at us. Peter gripped my hand tightly and put one foot slightly infront of me as to protect me from some thing. We now stood there with a good bit of distance between us. Out of first instinct i, though i was frighted, I raised my right arm and waved back. He darted toward us and stopped just a bit short from Peter.

    He smiled big at Peter and greeted him. He looked at me with a slight glance and looked back at Peter. He turned to me and greeted me, "Hello young ladie. Im Eliot. I hope you dont mind me asking, but who might you be?" I was very timid, but i replied pushing a fake smile out, " Kitomi. Kitomi Izumi." He smiled back at me," So where might you be from, Kitomi?"

    Peter intervened, keeping me from saying any thing stupid, "im actually not from here, im from-," Peter jumped in," we were just on our way to the heart castle, to meet the queen." Eliot smiled as if he didn't care," Ok, good then ill come." He grabbed my other hand, which made my stomach do back flips. We continued to walk on the dirt path even though Peter was very frustrated.

    Eliot asked me many questions as we walked. They varied from "Whats your favorite color?" to "How old are you?" , "Whats your favorite tea?" and "How high can you count?". So i got to 999,999 and tripped. I fell froward and hit the dirt. I lied there for a second, then sat up. i lifted my head and screamed," I CANT REMEMBER WHAT NUMBER I WAS ON!!!!" (go'sh that makes me feel so stupid crying ) Eliot and Peter pulled me up from the ground. Eliot laughed,"well i enjoyed it, though you fell, it was cute," i blushed at him (him called me cute 4laugh heart i wish Peter called me cute) ,"what do you think Peter?" I turned to him, but he was busy looking at the sky. I looked up as the sky are realized the sky was dark blackish blue, sprinkled with glowing stars.

    Eliot looked at Peter with an grin, " Look where we are, Peter," Eliot pointed to a big fenced in building and Peter tightened his grip on my hand, " look what time it is. Its late and you dont want Kitomi to get hurt here, do you?" Peter be came frightened and so did i, " Dont think i dont love or i would let you get hurt, Kitomi. Its dangerous out here and i can't risk losing you." Eliot smiled and i paniced," Where am i!?" Eliot replied," Haters Mantion. Peter stays at the Heart-Castle." "And that is where i must go for the night so the mistress doesnt worry," he said slipping hes hand from mine and Eliot holding my hand tighter as i tried to pull from his grip. Peter frowned looking at a big, over sized pocket watch, "i must go." He darted off into the dark, leaving me behide without a goodbye.

    Eliot demanded i stop squirming and shrieking as he pulled me to the gate. I demanded he let go of me and he refused," No! Now shut up already!..... Wait....," he hesitated and sighed in relief. "What is it now?" i glared at him fierce. He replied," i was thinking how frustrated i was about it but then i realized it's kinda a good thing the guards aren't here. They would probably shoot you." That made me stop screaming and trying to get away. He opened the gate and let me in locking it behide me. Then i realized he still held me hand tightly and close to his side and still walked in front of me seemingly as if he was protecting me.

    We walked hand-in-hand down the stone path that led to big oak wood, double doors. The grass looked so light green even though it was night and pitch black out side. Windows covered the walls of the two storied building and the windows were cover with closed blinds and curtains. The walls were painted over with white and the roof, many black wood shackles. The medal rods of the fence were tipped with sharp triangles like arrows. This was like walking into my worse night-mare. The only thing i could think was this house was probably filled with all me honorable night-mares.

    Tears filled me eyes and held over the edges of my rosy cheeks. I didn't frown or smile. I didn't make a single sound. My cheeks were pink but the rest of my face was flushed. My lips were still bright red. It all of a sudden felt like some thing was stuck in my throat, my spit became think, my palms were sweaty, and my hands shook violently. Eliot stopped and glanced back at me. "Hey, are you really that upset?" he turned around and wrapped me in his arms and put his lips to the crown of my head," it's ok. Don't be scared. I've got you, it'll be alright." i just stood completely still and took a second to embrace the comfort. I wrapped my arms around him and pushed my head to his chest. There was the sound again. I remembered home and the tears i held in fell down my face and on to his shirt. I held him tighter and my legs began to give way. I fell to my knees and then sat on my bare feet,( i didn't plan to leave the garden so i didn't wear shoes sweatdrop ) my hands falling into my lap.

    He neeled in front of me and grabbed my shoulders. " It's all ok. I promise!" He slid he hands down me arms and into my hands. He held them tightly, stood up, and the helped me up. I stood up and he scooped me up like a princess in his arms. We turned around and stared at the intimidating doors. "Open the door the door for me please," he said ," my hands are kinda full." I took a deep breath and grabbed door handle with my free hand while the other is across his shoulders so i don't fall then swung the door wide open.

    i wasn't quite sure what to expect but i had to prepare for any thing. But none the less i don't know any one who would even think of some thing like this. There was a tall man with black hair and a top hat standing there and two small boys pointing guns at him. A chandelier hung over the tile covered floor. There were stairs a little far back and the walls are solid cream white. it was quite a big room that seemed very similar to a ball room The tall man wore a full white suit with a red tie and a black under shirt, there was also a red rose placed in the pocket on the front of his suit. The boys were in full uniform and looked like soldiers. They too had black hair.

    Eliot walked in with a grin and at the moment all i could think was," YOU SAID EVERY THING WOULD BE OK!!!" His shoes made an echoing tapping sound that mad it obvious that we were there. The tall man turned slightly and smiled at me and Eliot," Hello, i see your back and you've brought a friend home, too. How nice." He sounded very sarcastic . The twins turned to look. They saw me perched in Eliot's arms in a white, spaghetti strap dress that was a little higher than my knee by an inch or two. My long brown wavy hair laying across my back and my silk ribbon tied around my wrist. They wandered closer to me and Eliot.

    The tall man told Eliot to put me down so i could speak. So Eliot gently placed me on the ground. Once my feet were completely on the ground i hesitated and then ask the boys," So you are your names?" One stepped slightly in front of the other and replied," I'm Dee." Then the other shoved Dee and said," I'm Dumb." My eyes widened," Oh, i'm sorry for asking." I extended my hand for a hand shake, but before i could shake hands with them the tall man grabbed my hand gently and put it to his lips. I blushed and turned my face down to stare at the floor so he wouldn't see. " And finally, I am Blood Dupre, the head of the mansion. So, what might your name be?" he smiled and i still didn't let my eyes meet his. "I am Kitomi Izumi." He let go of my hand and put his finger under my chin pushing slightly up toward. Our eyes finally met. His grayish brown eyes sent chills down my spine. He snickered," What pretty blue eyes you have."

    The only person i've ever been this afraid of was my brother. They looked just about the same, the only difference i can see is my brother's eyes were a stunning almost-clear cloud-blue. "Thank you," i said taking a step back. Eliot smile," Isn't she just so remarkable. She even knows to stay away for you already," he said chuckling. Blood snapped at him," shut you trap bunny boy before i have the nurse sew it shut." " Are you implying im a rabbit!" Eliot became tempered. I could see were this was going, more guns, if Eliot even had a gun," Correction! Eliot is a hare not a rabbit. Though related, they are not the same." Eliot smiled and patted me on the head," see you've gotta love her."Blood sighed," Well, ya'll are just in time for dinner. Come on and sit down. We'll eat out in the garden tonight, sense we have a guest."

    I was hesitant to follow, after all i didn't trust this man. But the twins grabbed me by my hands, dragging me behide, and Eliot walking with a big smile behide me. We walked straight through the room we entered into first, then we walked through a dinning room. On the wall far to the back there were big tall doors. Blood gently opened the door. It was a beautiful sight. A shadowed rose garden, dew layied on the roses and leaves making them sparkle just like the stars in the sky. The moon light shined brightly across the table and set like wine in the bottom of our glasses. Blood held the door open for us and followed me out. When we got to the table pulled my chair out for me, too. Some thing didn't feel right. Maybe he was trying to get on my good side. I thanked him and sat down, Eliot sat to my left and Blood to my right.

    I laughed the whole time and didn't get to eat any thing. The twins kept flicking food across the table at Eliot and arguing that they should have gotten to sit by me and hearing an argument like that made me smile and blush instead of crying like the arguments at the normal dinner table back home. I barely eat any thing at home too, but it's not for good laughter like this. I turned to my right and saw Blood sitting there just eating, not really smiling. For some reason i didn't think it through, but i grabbed Blood's hat from him and put it on. It fit comfy, but he turned to me with a straight face and a fork hanging out of his mouth. I lightly pulled on the fork but he wasn't going to let go. I smiled and stood from my chair. I pushed in my chair and said," i might keep this hat. It keeps my ears warm."

    Everything at the table became quiet. No more laughter, no food being thrown, it even seemed like the roses lost a bit of their sparkle. A cold breeze filled the air with Blood stood up from his chair. We stood about an inch and a half apart. It felt like he was a skyscraper towering over me, though he wasn't much taller than me, he was just a tall man. He looked down on me and i could no longer hold a smile nor could i look him in those eyes that cut through me. I closed my eyes as tight as i could and faced down toward the table. He snatched the hat from my head and i could feel the wind from his hand. When Blood turned to walk away Eliot spoke softly but loud enough to hear," Come on Blood it was just a joke to make you smile." But Blood didn't stop until the twins chimed in," you all ways take every thing to serious!" He froze in place after at comment. Every one was standing up now. Every thing was still silent. I didn't know what to do. "i'm sorry," i mumbled in a quiet tone. I forced my feet to move forward and i hugged him.

    He hesitated to react. He looked slightly over his shoulder and announced to the table," It's getting late. Eliot think Kitomi should stay the night with you. I don't care to keep her in my room but i have alot of work to do and i'd prefer her not disturb me. Oh, and if you would please let go of me, Kitomi." So i let go and stepped back a bit then he walked off into the mansion. Eliot grabbed my hand and said," don't worry about it. That wasn't the worse thing he could have done, he could have threatened to shoot us all, but he didn't so it's ok." The twins stood on the other side of the table and said," Awww! Do we have to go to bed?" Eliot went to say some thing but i replied," i could tell ya'll a bed time story if it's ok with Eliot." The twins jumped up and down begging Eliot. "No," he replied. I looked him in the eyes," Come on just one story, please?" He sighed," fine, but only one." Before he could say anything else they were already dragging me and Eliot through the door.

    When we got there they pushed us in and shut the door behide us. It was not a normal little boy's room. Swords and Guns hung on all the walls and the walls were a settle red. The carpet was white and there were no toys on the ground just knifes, daggers, and hang guns. They pulled Eliot and i down on the coach then Dee sat on my lap. Dumb pushed him off and screamed," Thats not fair!!!" i scooped Dee up and placed him to my right and Dumb pushed Eliot over to sit on my left. They both asked what story i was going to tell the. I said, "Well, Once upon a time there was a little girl named Alice. She was very pretty. She had long straight blonde hair and her eyes were a honey brown. She lived in a world than was dull and boring. There was always some thing wrong. Well, one day in her garden she had dosed off into a world she loved. This world was painted with neon colors and flowers. She always saw many creatures she'd never seen before. This was a crazy place that she called Wonderland. This was her escape from reality. Here she made many new friends like a Cheshire Cat and a Hare along with a small Door Mouse. But thats not all she met a rabbit and a Mad Man or Mad Hatter. There she met good and bad of course. Wonderland had a Queen and a women than claimed she was Queen. Alice fought wars and became a hero to save Wonderland from the rule of the evil Red Queen and turn the kingdom over to the rightful owner, the White Queen. And soon after Wonderland was restored. But like all good dreams must come to an end." The twins gasped," No! She shouldn't wake up!" "But, don't worry because every night when she goes to sleep she gets a chance to relive it and save Wonderland again. And she will never forget." By the end the twins were leaned against me asleep and Eliot was asleep by Dumb. They all looked so cute and cozy. I closed my eyes and fell asleep.

    It only took a few seconds for me to wake up. it was obvious i wasn't going to get any rest so i decided to take a look around. i peeked out a crack in the door. Dark black halls. I found a candle and a match-box and seeing all the weapons in their room made it sensible to find matches. The striker on the match-box was wore down quite a bit. A small flame, if touched causes great pain. My fingers were to close to the tip of the match and the striker when i lit the match. I wanted to scream but i just cupped my over my mouth and i felt a tear roll down my fingers. The pain flourished in my blistering, throbbing thumb but i was more worried about waking any one up than the pain in my fingers.

    I lit another match, being careful not to burn myself again, and touched it to the candlewick. The small flame grew a bit larger and lit up a good bit of the hall surrounding me. I started walking down the hall. There wasn't much to see but the abundance of doors that covered the dark red walls and the white tiles and the floor. Like most halls, it came to a stop or dead end. But and the end of the hall there was a set of double doors that stood tall and proud compared to the rest of the doors. The door handles looked new but it candle light they looked just about as wore as the striker on the match box.

    I grabbed the door handle and gently cracked the door and squeezed in slowly shutting the door behide me. I turned around to see a big set of windows the welcomed the moon light in. Compared to the moon light my candle didn't do any thing so i licked my fingers and pinched the tip of the match so no smoke came up. I set the candle by the door and raced to the window. i loved it! i had a perfect view of the garden and it's sparkling roses. I sunk to my knees, crossed my arms, and rested my head on the window pain. i looked out the window until mt eye lids became heavy and i slowly closed them not wanting to tell go of the view.

    "Kitomi," i heard a familiar voice call out,"wondering around the mansion at night can be dangerous." I saw a dark figure lurking in the shadows. The closer the figure got the more the features became obvious. "Blood. So tell me why it's dangerous," i finally put a name to the figure. He finally came completely out of the dark," i thought i told you i had alot of paper work to do. So, did you have trouble sleeping darling." i didn't hesitate to snap at him," It's none of your concern! You shouldn't concern yourself with-!" "But as the head of the house and you being my guest it's only responsible for me to be concerned," he made complete sense and was probably right,"come on now. I can't have you sleeping there." He reached for my hand and i quite to pull my hand back but then i just let him help. he pulled me up from the window and began to lead me into the dark. i wanted to pull against him but i could find the strength to with me being so tired. I asked him quietly where we were going and he replied," i told you i have paper work i have to do." With in that second he set me down on a couch and told me to sleep there. There was a table i front of the coach and a desk in front of the table where Blood sat down. He lit a small candle, picked up a pen, and started to scribble on some papers. i mumbled goodnight in to the coach cushion and fell fast asleep.

    I dreamed of some thing crazy. A meadow, with fog covering over the grass. There was also a man there. He had a pail face and black long hair. "Ha ha, finally at ease Kimi." i paused and looked at him funny," Kimi? That's what me dad calls me.... Who are you and how do you know my name?" i heard him chuckle," i dont just know you name i know all about you. Kitomi: age 15, from a family of 3, but a broken 3 at that, abused by her alcoholic father and rejected by her mother because she always did want a son." "Shut up! Now tell me who you are before i- i," i paused and was stuck on my words. I didn't know what to say."You'll what, cry. For heaven's sake, spare me the tear and a melancholy song. Your nothing by a wreck!" i lunged at him, grabbing him by his collar and raising a fist. He paused, coughed a few time and then throw up on me. My dress and bare feet were covered in..... blood? i let go and looked at him confused," You need to get that checked." "i'm terribly sorry about that. My name i s Nightmare. I live in peoples dreams or i might say i kinda am peoples dreams..... I know all about you because of all your dreams and nightmares." He smiled at me and said," well, i was nice seeing you but i think our time has come to an end. i will so you again shortly."

    I opened my eyes to see some thing weird," Eliot?... What the heck is going on here." I didn't fall asleep here. i tossed myself out of the bed. Eliot opened his eyes," morning Kitomi. Oh, wait. Where'd you go." he peeked over the edge of the bed," there you are." " How did i get here and why was i in the same bed as you?" He smiled at me and just laughed," Ha ha, well i woke up in the boys room and you were gone so i got worried and went looking for you. So i found you in Blood's room fast asleep and his couch. He said,' Oh, hello Eliot. Your probably wondering why Kitomi's in here. Feel free to take off my hands, but please, do be careful no to wake her.' You were so cute i didn't want to wake you either so i gently picked you up and moved you in here." i looked around," so this is your room. It's has perfect lighting. But that didn't explain why i was laying in the bed." "well, i needed some place to stay too," he replied.

    I looked around. The big windows on the wall let orange sunlight glaze the room and set perfect on the queen bed covered in messy sheets and a big white comforter. It wasn't a small room but not but size. The walls were a kind of cream white with a hint of orange and the floor was polished oak wood. The room smelt of cream cheese icing and carrot cake.

    I stood up and tried my best to untangle myself from the sheets but i just fell over again. Eliot laughed at me then grabbed the corner of the sheets while i squirmed around the floor. With one pull i toppled out of the sheet and fell out on to the floor. He kept laughing to whole time as i stood up embarrassed at what a cults i was. My face was so red that he apologized for laughing at me. I sighed," i have nothing to put on for today." Eliot smiled and said," i have some thing for you to wear. Mom was a very nice women before she passed away. I still have some of her dresses that might fit." i looked at him sincerely," Oh im sorry to here she passed away but thank you for letting me wear one of her dresses." "One of them? Oh, well, you see im a man and dresses might not look so good on me so you can have them." My eyes grew wide and my smile got so big i could feel it my ears. i hugged him tight and thanked him again.

    i walked over to the closet parallel to the bed. I turned the handle and that when compacted dresses forced the door open. A pretty cream orange one fell on, knocking my to the ground. i stood up and lifted the dress up. it was a cream orange dress with inch thin straps green border at the end and in ever loop of it set a cartoon carrot. There also was a big cream orange bow with a green line going through it, clipped on the shoulder. i smiled and said i'll wear this one.

    I had to change in the closet but i was fine with it. i swung the door open and stepped out. My hair was in a bouncy ponytail with the big bow clipped on it and the dress fit just right. i spun once and smiled. Eliot cupped his hand over his face and tried to hide his blushing cheeks. "You look..." he took a breath and let it out," very nice."

    We heard a knock on the door and Eliot called for them to come in. The door swung open and Blood was standing there. " I tried to get him to leave but he wouldn't leave with out you," he said looking at me. All of a sudden Peter walks through the door. "Darling!" he said reaching for a hug, his arms open wide. i took two steps back and shook my head," What are you doing here and if Blood tried to get you to leave why didn't you leave after all it's his house." Peter hesitated and shook his head," but i came back for you. i just had to see you again. Aren't you happy to see me, too?" i didn't know what to say. I'd never been stuck in a spot like this. Of course i was happy to see him but it's not like i needed a prince to come save me so i wasn't going to just fall and kiss his feet. Besides i felt kinda guilty for liking Peter then changing all of a sudden, but wait," well, i would be but you left me for another women." "You mean the Queen? She doesn't care about me. i'm like dirt to her," he looked at me like was crazy for such thought. "But you said she would be worried about you and if you were like dirt to her she wouldn't care how late you were and not only did you leave me behide you didn't even say goodbye."

    He looked at the ground then back up at me," i'm sorry. i didn't know thats how you felt. But i could take you home now. It's day out side and we wont have to worry about danger. Come on what do you say?" i looked past Peter for a second to see Blood smiling at me. "No. I love it here! It has the most beautiful garden and these people you see are my friends. I don't want to leave them and i couldn't if i tried." Peter sighed and frowned," well, just know if you change your mind im waiting at home and i understand you feel strongly about this. But just don't forget i love you." He turned around and left the same way he came. I'm frown dropped so low and i tried to breathe but it felt like a knife in my wind pipe. i barely could stand up any more. i sat on the bed be side me and felt Eliot's hand on my shoulder. Blood shrugged in the door way, "it was your decision. No one was stopping you from leaving and if you want, the doors still open." i didn't sit up or think before i spoke," i want to go home." i could feel tears rolling down my cheeks. i knew i didn't really want to go home but that felt like the only way to fix it. Blood chuckled," that's to bad.I can't really help with that. But you've made a hard decision. Come on down stairs and have some coffee.

    It was fairly quiet as we walked through the halls. "Love..... It's such a strong word," i said as i could recall what Peter had just told me," and for some one to express such a feeling for me. One might even believe it was impossible." Blood laughed," You mean someone like yourself. Nothing is impossible unless you don't believe it's possible," he turned and looked at me hoping i would yell at him for such words. But, sense i don't," but.... you know it's makes sense to be surprised that someone may feel such ways toward you," he still tried to provoke me. I wanted to scream at but at the same time i didn't care so i just kept quiet. All of a sudden he whirled around and grabbed me by the shoulders. I didn't even flinch until he was so close to my face i could feel him breathing on me, "Why aren't you yelled at me? I've said nothing but mean words to you and you still haven't made a single sound. Just say some thing-" He looked passed my bangs, into my eyes. Tears swelled at the top of my cheeks. Like usual i couldn't look him in the eyes but this time it was because i didn't want him to see me this hurt. His grip was once so tight on my arms i knew it would leave bruises but now his grip loosened and my arms regained circulation. "I'm sorry," hes replied letting go of my arms. Those were the only two words i wanted to hear.

    Thats when i heard to little voices shouting my name. The twins came whirling around the corner. "We've found you Kitomi! We thought me lost you but it's all ok now because we found you!" I ran my hands over my eyes before they could see the tears. "Here i am! You found me!" i cried like a game of side-n-seek. They grabbed me by my hands and yelled at Blood and Eliot," We want to play with Kimi-Chan." I laughed then leaned over to the boys,"you know what i would like to do. I would like to have a look around Wonderland."

    "No," Eliot said in a tone that told he wasn't amused to the slightest. They growled and mocked him," *sticks tongue out at him* Your just jealous Kimi-Chan wants to spend more time with us, Bunny-Man!!!" He stuck his nose in the air," *sigh* No i'm not and don't call her Kimi-Chan. But foremost.... I'M NO BUNNY!!!" Blood stood there looking annoyed like usual," Just let her look around Eliot. It's not like the boys can't protect her. She'll be out of harms way and will stay safe, right?" he said looking to me for the answer. "Y-Yeah. Yeah! And like Blood said, the boys can protect me." Eliot's eyes grew with fear and shock Blood would ever trust them," No. I'll go with you! I can't trust these careless children to keep you safe and handle your well being, besides, they have to stand guard at the gate." I thought back to when we arrived and what Eliot said," i was thinking how frustrated i was about it but then i realized it's kinda a good thing the guards aren't here. They would probably shoot you." But did that mean Dee and Dumb would even consider shooting me?

    Dee and Dumb pitched a fit in the hall about gate work and how they should get to go with me instead of Eliot. I looked a Blood," Would you like to come? Assuming your stern looks i have a feeling you know the right and wrong paths to take in Wonderland." Once again using the most sarcastic voice ever," Though it sounds fun to spend hours escorting you around and i can't express to you how must i would just love to go, i have much more paper work to do." I glared at him softly then eased up alittle," fine, suit you self. It's not like i really want you to go, it's just polite to invite," i said with a grin. Blood chuckled," Your right and i do think you expected me to say no. Well, i hope you have a good time on your journey and remember to be back before dark or else."I hated the sound of that but what more to do but assume the worst. We said our goodbyes and left the mansion.

    I looked left and right then asked," So.... which way?" "Your choice. It's your tour," Eliot looked at me waiting for answer. "Hmmmm..... I don't know.... Right, i guess," i pondered over my answer. Eliot grabbed me by the hand and pulled my confused self forward alittle. The path was covered in dirt of a light brown and a bright orange. It smelt of nature's sweet breezes and river water. The trees branched in many directions and blossomed with with leaves; some painted red and orange, few of yellow and there hung a few golden acorns on every other branch.


    Eliot smiled and pulled me toward him. I tripped and started to fall when Eliot caught me in his arms. My face turned red and i looked up at him. "Your so clumsy. But im glad 'cause if you were perfect it would be so boring," he said grinning at me. I stood up straight and sighed. I heard the bushes rustle around. I dashed for Eliot's gun. I snatched it out, aimed, and fired into the bushes. I lowered the gun a little and looked over at Eliot. "Ummm.... Was that necessary?" I hear more rustling and before i could aim again the man run up and grabbed my wrist. He pulled forward until our for-heads and noses met. "Hello," he said standing parallel to me and gazing into my fearless eyes. Blood dripped from his shoulder on to my arm. I took one hand from the gun and let it flop back to my side like a noodle. I grabbed the gun in that hand again and pulled wrist that he was holding back to my hip. He stumbled closer and I shoved the gun into his chest. "Let go or i'll shoot you again," i said nashing my teeth together. He loosened his grip on my wrist and i darted back a step.

    Eliot looked at me then at the man," Ace?" He chuckled and pulled the bloody hood from his head. His head was covered with abundant dirty blonde hairs and his forest eyes didn't leave sight of my blue eyes. "Muzzle your dog. She already shot me. Next she'll be chewing on my ankles."
    "Not even a bear that's been fasting for a week would eat you," i snapped, still with the urge
    to shoot him. "No. That's why i would sick him on you." Eliot paused and looked at both of us, "Both of you are acting like children."

    I sighed and lifted the gun to a perfect aim with one hand. Ace pulled a long sword from his back and swung it until it was pointed about two inches from my chest. Ace muttered, "She is a child." "I'm 15! I'm not a child!" I shouted glaring at him. I looked at Eliot," You know I'm not happy I'm imperfect some times..... I wouldn't have missed his head." Ace lifted his sword and brought it down quickly on my shoulder. I screamed and shrieked.

    "Ace!" Eliot yelled. "That's for shooting me in the shoulder," he said. He pulled it out quickly," and that's for insulting me." I screamed again and fell to my knees. My eyes flooded with tears and I sat in a puddle of blood. Eliot just stood there wondering what to do. I was in so much pain. I had already lost so much blood. I mumbled," Well, this is gonna ruin my whole day." My eyes lids felt so heavy and i could barely breath. I fell in deep sleep.

    I woke up laying on the oak floor on a white bed sheet. The nurse was sitting by Eliot and Blood was sitting on my other side. I think this was the first time I'd seen Blood smile at my. I felt my left shoulder. Soft white bandages wrapped my arm in love.

    (Story in progress. Please wait. Thank you)