Thread: Lost Time Is Never Found Again (Lotherio & darkangel76)

The road seemed endless. So dusty, so straight and narrow. So Oh, it just kept going. No matter how far Alice walked, she always seemed to be back in the same place. It was so odd and more than frustrating. Curious, Alice mumbled to herself, her hands gripping her case. She desperately wanted to find the source of the music, the party. Somehow she knew she was meant to attend, to find it. It would be there shed find the answers on why shed suddenly found herself back in the world of the surreal. A world where anything could, and probably did, happen. Letting out a soft sigh, Alice suddenly noticed that the music seemed to be louder. Was she getting closer to the party? Or was the party getting closer to her? Oh, it was all so jumbled! So completely and utterly mad! Then again, that was the way of things. Nothing ever made sense in Wonderland. You were always late, rarely early and never ever on time. Right, Alice then said as she set her jaw. Ill find you, I will. Just then she smiled and set off at a dead run. She didnt care that she wore heels on her feet, that she wore the dress of a lady and not a child. No. This was Wonderland. Land of dreams and oddities, desires and fears. Shed find that party. And, maybe, just maybe, get those answers she was seeking. Alice continued to run, her lungs beginning to burn as she felt her corset suddenly squeeze at her body. The things just werent meant for running in. No. They were meant to push and squish and What did it matter? They were the garment of ladies. And, though she didnt like the idea of having to always face cruel realities of the world, such as marrying an eligible man merely for the sake of his availability, she had to admit, she rather liked the way the things made her appear. Finally, Alice came to a halt. She wasnt getting anywhere. It was beyond pointless. Drat it all! she shouted, her cheeks flushed, her frustrations growing. Just then, she heard that music. Immediately, she twisted her neck and glanced in the direction of the merry sounds. Why, the sound was coming from the building just in front of her. How typical! Giggling to herself, Alice removed her coat. The air suddenly felt warm. Or was that merely because shed been running? Regardless, she tucked the item under her arm and headed toward the building the music was coming from. Slowly, she walked up the rickety wooden steps and then pushed open the door. Loud piano music, tinny and happy, came at Alice like a rushing blast. There was dancing, movement all around and then Hatter! Alice blinked several times as her pale eyes locked onto those of the Hatters. Her mouth went dry at the sight of him. Was it him? Was it really him? Oh, but it was! She knew it with all her soul! She knew hed be here. But why? Just then she felt something striking her hip. Something in her pocket? Looking down, she reached a hand into her pocket and inside she found a gold pocket watch. Her eyebrows furrowed at the sight of it. She didnt recall placing the item in there. How odd? Alice whispered as she looked at the watch, staring at it while the hands whirled and twisted as if unsure what time it truly was. Looking back up, Alices eyes found the Hatters once more. Giving him a smile, she walked closer and gave him a low curtsy. He was madder than ever, but that hardly mattered. Everyone was mad in Wonderland. Oh, it was so good to see him. Standing back up, she watched the Hatter clear off a seat for her. She couldnt help but giggle at his way and manner. He hadnt changed a bit, yet hed changed so very much. Why thank you, Hatter, Alice answered, her cheeks reddening ever so slightly. Im sorry Im late. Then again, Im always late to these parties. She couldnt help but giggle as she spoke. At that, Alice took her seat, taking care to sit down in an elegant fashion. So different than the way she had as a child. Sitting down, she placed her case and coat on the floor beside her and then gave everyone a smile. Things had changed. But, oh, it was good to see everyone again. To see Hatter. How have you all been? Alice asked. She suddenly turned to Hatter, her eyes expressive as she looked into his. So mad. So Ive missed you.