We're all mad in under land

Too hot...

It was an unusually hot day In Underland. It was about 103 degrees outside and everybody felt like they were dying... Poor Eclipse felt the same. Everybody had their fans on, they drank plenty of water and they stayed inside, trying to stay cool.

Eclipse got hot easily so that really didn't help. Even though she was wearing a blue blouse and a black skirt, she felt extremely hot. She was sweating, her heart slightly pounding. She started to walk down the stairs, but she felt bile rise in her throat. Why? She didn't eat anything that would upset her stomach... did she? She started to feel lightheaded as she stopped walking, leaning against the railing for support. All the color drained from her face, her breathing becoming a little shallow. Her vision started to blur, the world spinning around her. Her lips looked grey as well.

Tarrant and Alice walked into the living room and looked up, their eyes widening when they saw how Eclipse looked. She didn't look so good.

Her eyes rolled back as she started to fall forward, but Tarrant was quick on his feet. She collapsed into his arms, unconscious, her head rolling back. Alice covered her mouth in fear, praying to god if she was alright. He placed a hand on her forehead, feeling how hot she was. He quickly scooped her up into his arms, glancing at Alice worriedly before they rushed up the stairs. He race walked into her bedroom and laid her down on the bed. Alice hurried to the bathroom and rinsed a rag with cold water before walking towards her. He handed the towel to Tarrant, who placed the rag on her forehead. Alice rushed downstairs to get a glass of water, just as a soft groan escaped Eclipse's grey lips. She felt weak and her head hurt like crazy,

"Honey? Can you hear me?" Tarrant asked softly, so as not to startle her. He couldn't believe how pale she looked. The poor love. The heat really took a toll on her.

A whimper came out of her mouth as she held her head, which surged with dizziness. Tarrant placed a hand on her cheek. "Take it easy sweetheart... just relax...'

"w-what happened?" She whispered as Alice walked up the steps. Tarrant stroked her cheek with his thumb. "You passed out... you feel really hot and you look pale..."

Alice looked at Eclipse and placed a hand on her shoulder. "Sit up love... This should help a little bit..." Eclipse groaned as she held her head, propping herself on her elbow. She took the glass of water and slowly drank it. Tarrant dabbed her forehead with the cloth as she set the glass down and laid back down. He rubbed her side as he watched her curl up, her left hand clutching the cool pillow. They needed to stay with her, Just in case something else happened.

Tarrant laid down beside her and pulled her in his arms as Alice laid down on the other side of the bed. She slowly and soothingly rubbed her back as Eclipse tightly closed her eyes, another wave of dizziness surging through her brain. She buried her face in her father's chest as he slowly ran his fingers through her hair. "Just relax my dear girl... get some sleep..."

She needed to take it easy and relax. Being in her parents arms, she found it a little easier to do.

"I love you..." she whispered as Tarrant gently stroked her temple and hair with his fingertips. He tenderly kissed her forehead, a soft sigh escaping his lips. They were both grateful that she was ok. She just had to relax for a while.

Alice traced patterns on Eclipse's back as she kissed the back of her head. Tarrant rested his chin on top of her head as he sighed softly. "We love you too darling. We are so glad you're ok..." he said softly as he rested a hand on the back of her head, the other one slowly rubbing her side.