Alice's plan to overthrow the Queen of Hearts is thwarted by a dashing pirate with a hook. Years later, after the curse is broken, they reunite once again.
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I've been walking for about ten minutes with not a hint of another living being in sight, which suits me just fine. However, my solitude seemingly comes to an end when I walk up a steep slope. There, nestled among a clearing of winding trees, is a large tree house. The tree house is beautifully crafted with two stories. It even has a balcony with unusual flowers growing on it.
This place looks like a dream, which, all things considered, makes sense. I stare at it for a moment in wonder before approaching. As I go to knock on the door with stained glass windows, it swings open. Standing in front of me is a peculiar man staring at me with wide eyes. The man is wearing a top hat and has curly brown hair that reaches past his ears. His outfit is of mismatched colors, certainly no monochrome. He simply stares at me, not saying a word.
"Hello," I greet with a small smile.
"Alice?" He breathes out and tears form in his eyes as a large grin overtakes his face.
Before I can ask him how he knows me, he's pulling me into the tightest hug I've ever received. My eyes widen, but surprisingly, the hug isn't uncomfortable. I laugh as he spins me around joyfully. I'm usually not a fan of physical affection; however, his hug is like stepping into the sunshine after a chilly morning. He puts me down, putting his hands on my shoulders to look at me properly.
"I know you don't remember me."
His smile falters, but never fully leaves.
"I-Have we met before?" I ask with a tentative smile.
I don't know what it is about this man, but I do feel a strange connection between us. Maybe it's because his demeanor reminds me of Father's. I can't recall ever even seeing him before, though, no matter how much I try.
"Yes. My name is Jefferson. I-I know you don't know me, but we were friends. When you were a child. You said once you would help me. You promised. I need you to keep that promise, Alice." He says emphatically. A strange pulling sensation pierces my chest.
"I'll help you however I can, though I'm unsure what I'm even helping you with,"
His entire face lights up. His shoulders drop from around his ears as he pulls me into the treehouse by my hand. I let out an embarrassing yelp at the sudden movement, but I try to keep pace nonetheless.
As we enter what must be the dining room, I see a table covered in porcelain dishes. It looks like he's having a small soiree of his own, tea cups with little finger foods adorning the tablecloth. Sitting at the table are two...people? It feels rude to call them animals, given their human nature. A White Rabbit and A Hare. I imagine if I were an animal, I probably wouldn't be offended if someone called me one. Maybe I would only be offended if a human called me one. What kind of animal would I be?
I snap out of my racing thoughts when I lock eyes with the rabbit I had been following. My heart nearly stops in my chest at the reminder. I was at a soiree with my mother. Andy was there, and he proposed. But that would have had to have been a dream as well if he was there. My thoughts are interrupted as the other guest hurls a teacup right at my head. I duck before it can hit me. The sound of glass breaking comes soon after.
