" I believe that I can help your majesties if you allow me to. " Bunny said speaking up as she slowly entered the black castle. Everyone looked surprised to see her there. Many had their mouths open as they stared at her. She felt a little nervous but she knew that they had to feel even worse. She slowly made her way to the throne's. She bowed and did a curtsy out of respect as she slowly stood. " I have studied under Wonderland herself for a few years. If you have questions about your Kingdom I can help you with them. " She said as she looked around at the people who looked still surprised to see her there. " Since the King's passing." She paused as everyone bowed and said to bless his soul at the same time. " There hasn't been much growth in this Kingdom. I would recommend you take a tour of your land and see what needs to be improved and what you could do to help your people. A good ruler takes care of their people. In return the people take care of the rulers. " She said as the people all nodded.


Snake smiled as he watched Snow and played with her along with his adviser and even Wonderland. Snake was surprised and so where the others when Snow didn't want to go to the castle of White. He bent down seeing how hurt the children where and even the men dressed in white. " Are you scared? You know it's ok to be scared. But there are people there who have worked really hard today to fix food for you and to make a big welcome party for you. It would make people very sad. How would you like it if you planned a party for someone and at the last moment after you worked so hard they didn't come. " He asked as he smiled at Snow.

Snow frowned as she looked at Snake. " Yes I don't want to go. I want to stay with you. " She said and she frowned even more hearing what he had to say. She thought about what he said and he brought up good points. " Your right it would be really rude wouldn't it." She said as she turned and saw the faces of the kids and men who had been so nice to her. They really seemed to be happy to see her. She turned as she saw Wonderland appeared beside her holding out her hand to her. Snow took it as she watched Wonderland kneel down to her.

" How about we stay with you for the next week or so. We can explore the land together and play and get to know the people there. At the end of the week you can come back here with us for another party. We will stay with you and you wont be alone." Wonderland said as she saw Snow's beautiful smile appear again. Wonderland turned as she looked at the men in white. " Please get the carriage. I believe the little one is ready to go home." She said as the men all beamed along with the children. The children where take n by one of the men to a separate carriage that left. Next a lovely pure white carriage appeared pulled by white horses. There was pearl detail on the carriage as Wonderland along with Snake walked with Snow between them holding her hands to it. They helped her in and then each other.

Snake was really impressed with Snow and Wonderland. He watched as Snow fell asleep next to him as he gently picked her up and held her so she could be a little more comfortable. She must have wore herself out from all the play. He found himself rather excited to see the White Kingdom. He had a feeling once Snow got there after a few days she would love it and would make many friends. He had not doubt that they people wouldn't fall in love with her instantly. She seemed to have a effect on people that was really special he thought. He knew that little Snow would make a great ruler.

Jinx looked over at Bunny and then looked to Balthier who was staring at Bunny with an eyebrow raised. They were both suspicious of her it seemed but if Balthier was willing to give her a chance then jinx would do the same. Both Jinx and Balthier bowed their heads in respect and listened to what she had to say. The death of the king, well their father really seemed to still sadden people to this day. He must have been a great king. Jinx thought to herself. "A tour?" Jinx repeated and looked to Balthier. "What do you think brother?" she asked Balthier. Balthier was silent as he listened to what was being said, "I think that if we are to be the new rulers of this land, we need not help the people that live here. In order to do that we do need to take a tour and I'll need you to start taking notes Jinx of what needs improvement." he answered his sister. "Bunny, how long exactly has wonderland been without any improvement?" he asked her curiously as he stood up and started walking over to her. Seeing this, Jinx quickly stood up and followed him with a pen and a notepad in her hand.

Bunny bowed as she turned and walked with Balthier and thought about his question. " Uh three years plus your age so I'd say around 19 years. Pretty sad honestly." Bunny said as she noticed some of the people following along with them. She didn't have the heart to tell them to go. It had been so long since they had a ruler she knew they just wanted to enjoy having one again. Bunny looked to Balthier and spoke very quietly so just he and Jinx could hear. " Please don't send them away. It's be a rather long time for them. They just want to enjoy you and Lady Jinx company. If any approach you to give you things. To be kind and not to hurt their feelings you should take it. " She advised as she turned seeing the royal guards appear. They knelt down and rose as they drew their weapons looking ready to fend the people off of Jinx and Balthier. " Oh my." She said looking at them as one pointed his spear tip at her. " Please that's not necessary I have no intention of..." Before she could finished the guards had all surrounded her.

Captain of the Royal Guard.

"Our King declared war on all outsiders who dare enter this land. We will protect our new King and Princess and never allow what happen then to happen again!" The leader of the royal guards said. " You are servant to Wonderland witch means you are servant to the castle of Wonderland. We will punished you greatly for daring to be so close to our heirs! Your lying King took our Queen from us! Where has lady Wonderland been all of this time? The Queen of Hearts has waged war on us several times and the other kingdoms but Lady Wonderland never came! You are her servant so speak!"

Bunny gently moved his spear point to the other side of her shoulder away from her neck as she spoke. " Lady Wonderland was trying to stay alive. Your heart and mind are clouded with sadness it doesn't matter what I say. You have chosen to punish me for crimes that are not my doing. " She said as she looked to Jinx and Balthier. " I'm afraid he speaks truth about Aleen. Being the only ruler here she added to the problems. This is the issue Lady Wonderland warned you about in her own way. The years have worn the people down and clouded their minds and hearts. Many of them still live as if the wars never ended. This is why little Snow can't come here. Until you can help change the people's hearts and mind they would kill her or any who where not you. I believe that is why Lady Wonderland want's your coronations to be at the Wonderland castle. She wants to show unity and to prove that the war is over. I don't blame your guards here or any who feel the way they do. The war was hard and the people have suffered greatly. " She said as she looked back to the guard.

Captain of the Royal Guard

" She speaks lies majesties! The Lady Wonderland has betrayed us and left us to rot! She could have stopped the Queen of Hearts any time but why didn't she? I have heard enough from this little witch to last me a life time! Like Wonderland Castle would ever hold a coronation for our heirs! Your right we would never let any outsider in this land without the penalty being death! No one will dare get near our heirs that I promise you! You will be the first to pay. We shall make you a example to all of wonderland and to Lady wonderland herself. "

"Nineteen years...wow. Well then Jinx and I have a lot of work to do." Balthier said and nodded at what Bunny said. "Understood." he said as Jinx was writing that down quickly. To his surprise, some guards had surrounded Bunny with their weapons drawn and started talking of war and Wonderland. "Oh Aleen...." he said and shook his head before raising his hands, his cat ear twitched slightly. "Now now, lower your weapons men. No one is waging war on anyone. I will not allow a war unless it is completely necessary. Bunny here is just trying to help. There is no war going on, the war ended years ago, you all need to realize that. You cannot continue to speak to outsiders like they are the enemy. If we continue to turn away the outsiders, we will look like the enemy. We don't want that." Balthier said seriously. "If I am the new prince here, then I promise to make this place like it once was, there will be no more talk of wars and we will keep an open mind with everyone we meet." he said.

Jinx was surprised by what she saw, but what surprised her more was hearing Balthier speak. "Lady Wonderland has been nothing but kind to us since we arrived. I will not allow you to speak of her in such a negative way. The past is the past and I need you all to look deep within your hearts and realize that it is time for us to move forward. Together I know we can make the dark kingdom even greater!" Jinx explained loud enough for them to hear.

Bunny turned as she heard both of them. She was in awe of them they sounded like great leaders. She turned as she heard the sound of the weapons moving. She sighed as she saw that the guards had put their weapons away. The guards looked at one another a little confused but each one then knelt down again apologizing. "Huh?" Bunny said as she watched something happen. She noticed that suddenly everyone's clothes had changed and their appearance. She looked outside as she saw that everything had changed outside as well. She was in awe everything was so beautiful. The black castle didn't look as evil and depressing anymore. It honestly was gorgeous. She looked around at the people who seemed to be changed themselves a happier version. " Could this be what Wonderland meant when she said a good leader will shape the fate of their land?" Bunny said looking confused and happy all at once.

" It looks like the war never took place now. I...." She paused as she looked to Jinx and Balthier smiling. " I think this is what Wonderland meant when she said that order would finally come back to the land with all the heirs here. Wonderland was dying and losing it's color. But what you just did your land responded to your hearts and healed it's self. I honestly didn't know that could happen. I guess because the only heir I have known was Aleen. I didn't know rulers had such power. I wonder if that what Wonderland meant when she said that each of the lands had a sickness that only the heirs could fix. " She said honest a little confused. " I bet that's why Wonderland wanted everyone to go to their lands. Having just Ezale wouldn't fix the land. It would save wonderland but not fix it. Because all of you are needed here to keep the order. I think for once I fully understand what Lady Wonderland meant. Now I feel truly terrible for what I did to everyone. If I had been myself to begin with and just asked you all to come you all would have. In stead because of me trying to fit in I caused some of this mess and I'm sorry. I really am a stupid bunny. I even ended up losing my own Prince because of it. I should have known Aleen was only going alone playing like I had any power over her." Bunny said as she looked back to them. " Who knew you would make such a amazing King and Princess!"

Jinx and Balthier noticed it too. The clothes of the people had changed and the castle had changed as well which was really surprising. It didn't look as dark as it had before but thankfully it was still the same color black. "I'm not sure Bunny, perhaps. It would make sense, a positive attitude really does make a difference." Jinx said and looked at the guards. "This is just step one of the renovation plan. We still have a lot of work to do in order for this realm to be perfect but I know we can do it through hard work and dedication. And help from all of you." she explained. Balthier nodded beside her. "My sister is right, we'll need your help to build this place back up to its former glory. We don't need any negative thoughts right now, negativity is us moving backwards and we need to move forward." Balthier said seriously.

There was no time to joke around, this was serious. They needed to make this place what it used to be and he wasn't sure how he was going to do it but as long as he and everyone else tried their best he was sure they'd do just fine. He wanted to get it all perfect in the year but he wasn't sure that was a realistic time frame to follow. Balthier looked at Bunny and listened to her. "Well Aleen used her powers for bad. Jinx and I are trying to use them for good. I think that's what Wonderland meant. Hopefully this entire land can be what it used to be, without any wars or fading colors." Balthier commented honestly. Little Snow could not grow up in a terrible place...no one should be allowed to grow up in a terrible or dangerous place so hopefully all the heirs could do their part in fixing this puzzle of a mess. "I didn't know Jinx and I would end up being King and Queen, it's a little scary but we are going to try our best." Balthier replied softly. "You're not stupid, Aleen was just a very good manipulator is all." Bathier said to Bunny softly.

Bunny smiled softly as she heard Bathier. " Thank you and now I see why Snow liked you so. She really must have a great sense of people. I really thought you quiet fearsome. However you are far from it at heart. You and Jinx will make great rulers because you both have good hearts. And your right on all accounts. " She said softly as she jumped hearing a sound coming from her pocket. She reached inside her dress pocket as she pulled out a strange looking pocket watch. She licked it open as she looked at the time and saw a picture of the White Castle. " Oh my, it's time already for little Snow to met the people of White. Time really does fly." She said as she looked to Jinx and Balthier. " How ever I'm sure Lady Wonderland will forgive me this once for not attending. I believe I'm needed here for now. " She said softly closing the pocket watch and returning it back to her dress pocket.

" What to do indeed." She said as she looked around at every thing. " If your land is healed and everything that was broken is fixed then maybe instead of rebuilding you should look at helping people open their business's again. " She said thinking hard on the best course of action. " Ah maybe the first thing to do would be helping to make sure the black roses are planted and cared for. If I remember correctly they are rare and can be used for many things. Some people I heard could once make beautiful clothing from them. Out of the Kingdoms the Black Kingdom was known for it's army and military strength. Though the White Kingdom was nothing to sneeze at. " She said as she giggled softly recounting the stories she had heard from Wonderland about the Kingdoms. " Sadly the Heart Kingdom has always seemed to exploit the weaknesses of both Kingdoms and has turned them against each other then concord them or tried to. "However this will be the first time the heir to the Heart Kingdom wont have magic. And I believe that the people of the heart Kingdom are honestly tired of war. " She said meaning it. " It might be wise to ask for some of the skilled people from the Heart Kingdom to come and help show your people their way of doing things. It could be a jester of good faith. " Bunny said as she smiled softly. " Besides my King and Princess I don't know how to weave rose petals into fabric do you?" She said looking at each of them.


Snake slowly woke Snow up as he smiled at her. She was very cute when she slept and seemed to be having a wonderful dream. He smiled softly at her as he pointed to the large white castle that was coming into view. He was honestly a little shocked seeing the damage that was everywhere. He saw beautiful trees that had been ripped from their roots and once beautiful homes laid in ruins. He turned as he looked to Wonderland herself wanting to know what was all of this. He felt his heart almost break as people dressed in White looked so happy to see them. They all cheered even though there was nothing cheerful left about their land.

" It's heartbreaking isn't it my dear Snake? This is what war dose to wonderland. This is from 19 years ago when the war's started. Unlike the other two Kingdoms the people of White kept hope that their Queen would return to them some day. The people here are resilient. They are noble and good to their very core. Some view them as weak but it isn't weakness, no it's a greater strength than most will ever know. " Wonderland said seeing all the happy faces. " If every in battle you would do good to remember the people in White my little King. They are honorable and will fight to the very end with everything they have. They will protect each other jealously and to befriend one is to befriend them all. The only thing they would guard more would be their heir. By nature the people are peaceful and true, however if the things they hold dear are threaten they will fight. And when they fight they fight as one. With goodness and Kindness on their side a victory is always theirs at hand." Wonderland said as she looked from the windows to little Snow. " That is your castle little one." She said as the carriage suddenly stopped outside a large white castle. The door's open as Wonderland and Snake helped little Snow out.

"It's been so long since I've been here. It feels like a dream to finally be here. " Wonderland said as she looked around at all the people who had gathered. The people all stared in wondered and cheered and bowed. They looked just as happy to see their group. " Smile both of you. It has been ages since they have seen a heir other than Aleen. For them this is a milestone. " Wonderland said as she bowed herself and smiled at the people.

Balthier frowned slightly, "Ahh that's the key word, liked. I am fearsome." he answered and looked at Bunny. "I am when I want to be anyway. I know being feared is never good though, but it was nice to be feared every now and then." he explained. His ears twitched having heard the sound coming from Bunny's pocket. When he saw it was just a pocket watch he wondered what set it off. "The people of white?" he asked confused but there was no time for chatting, things needed to get done as soon as possible. "I will let Wonderland know you were helping me if she asks." Balthier assured and listened to Bunny's suggestion. "Help people open their businesses again? Sounds simple enough and complicated all at once. As for the roses, we shall have people plant them then and have others supervise to make sure the job is getting done correctly." Balthier said and looked at Jinx who was quickly writing this all down, nodding to herself as she did.

"So the heart kingdom was the true enemy, but now since the heir has no powers, they are of no threat at the moment. Perhaps we will have to pay them a visit and ask for their assistance because we do not know how to weave rose petals into fabric. I didn't think it could actually be done. Rose petals are much too fragile to play with, they tear easily last time I checked." Balthier explained honestly. This place was very strange indeed, but he liked it here, he felt at peace here unlike at school where all he wanted to do was hurt people.

Bunny nodded hearing what Balthier had to say. " It's understandable that you and Jinx would feel that way. I'm sure that Ezale is feeling the same way. Wonderland is very different from other realms. So it's ok if find it strange. Time works different here from other places as well. That's why you don't have to worry about little Snow. " Bunny said as she smiled softly and looked around the castle as she started to run outside. She was amazed seeing the Kingdom. She laughed softly as she saw the faces on the people and how happy they truly where. Bunny's ears twitched as she heard hove beats. She turned as she saw a Carriage coming. It wasn't the royal one but it would do. She waved out to the driver who stopped. " May we please use this to see the land?" She asked as she pointed to Jinx and Balthier. The driver bowed quickly and nodded looking honored for such a request.

Snow followed suit and bowed with Lady Wonderland. She was surprised by how the people acted. They seemed so happy even though it didn't look like they had much. Snow was lead inside of the large castle. She wasn't sure if she should sit on the oversize chair that Lady Wonderland had asked her to and Snake. Finally she stepped forward and took a seat on the thrown. Suddenly something strange happen. A light came out from it and made her close her eyes. When she open them to her surprise the Castle was different. She rose out of the chair as she looked around at the beautiful castle. It was so lovely she heard cheers coming from outside. She ran from the castle stopping just outside of it as she saw the changes that had been made. It was so beautiful now. It looked like a dream land to her. She laughed as she walked out further.

Snow paused as she turned hearing a small girl crying. She slowly approached as she saw the little girl holding a flower. Are you alright?" Snow asked kneeling down. The little girl explained that she had only the flower to give to Snow. The other kids had told her that her gift wasn't suitable and that the new ruler wouldn't like it. They had told her that the new ruler would look down on her and wouldn't waste her time with such a worthless little girl. Snow smiled softly as she gently took the girls hand. " Well let's prove them wrong. I believe your flower is very lovely. It's most certainly one of the most beautiful ones I've seen." She said as the little girl smiled and stopped crying. Snow wiped her face and walked to the beautiful lake. " Can I show you something? " She asked as the little girl nodded. Snow smiled as she knelt down and placed her hand on the lake's surface. Suddenly the entire lake froze soiled. " The little girls mouth fell open along with the people's. Snow lead the small girl onto the ice and started to skate with her. The little girl soon forgot her worries and started to laugh. The people all cheered as they watched Snow and the little girl.

Snake watched everything and was amazed. He saw how happy Snow had made the little girl and noticed that a few children seemed surprised by what Snow had done. He could tell by their faces those must have been the children who had picked on the little girl. He turned as he heard two small voices behind him yelling out Snow's name. He smiled seeing the two children from before that Snow had played with. The two children told everyone that the new Queen was very kind. The children laughed as they joined Snow and the other girl out on the ice. Soon before Snake knew it all the people where playing with Snow on the ice. It warmed his heart to watch the people. They looked so happy and so did Snow.

"A good ruler is one that cares for all of their people no matter their age." Wonderland said as she smiled looking around at the White Kingdom. " It's even more beautiful than I remember. I believe our little Snow will make a great leader. She already knows the most important part of being a good leader and that's something most spend a life time learning. " She said as she laughed seeing the people. " There will be much Snow will have to learn and help lead her people but for now let's enjoy this day." She said as she laughed watching all the people.

"I agree...very different." Balthier said quietly and looked to Jinx who smiled, "I've written everything down brother." she said to him. Balthier nodded and watched as Bunny ran off outside. Curious, he took Jinx's hand in his and followed after Bunny. The people looked very happy which was a very good sign but a lot of work needed to be done still. Seeing the carriage, both Jinx and Balthier bowed their heads and approached the carriage in silence. "Ladies first." Balthier said to both Jinx and Bunny. He was interested in learning about this land, it would help him figure out how to help the people here.

Bunny smiled as she took her seat after Jinx had taken her own. She sat opposite Jinx so Balthier could sit beside his dear sister. She was surprised when the driver started. The city was amazing there where hints of color through out it but the beautiful black marble seemed to be the most predominate part of the city. The skills of the crafts man was obvious every where you looked. The way they had carved the marble was something to behold. If that wasn't splendid enough there where gems inlaid through out each and every building. Each building was different and beautiful. There where strange black tree's with white leaves and purple and green gems that grew from them. There where flowers with black stems and different color gem flowers.

Bunny was amazed with the diversity of plant live and the skill levels of the craftsman that had to have built each building and house they saw. Her mouth fell open as they came to a field that looked to go for miles. The driver got down and open the door for them as he helped the ladies out and held the door for Balthier. Bunny stared at the field admiring the beauty of the few black roses she saw. They looked like jewels and where amazing.

" This is our jewel besides the mines. " The man said as he stared across the field. " Before the war the Black Roses grew all over the land. They where our pride and joy. Black roses aren't like normal plants. They are enchanted and have their own powers. Our land was known for our craftsman for stone and our different uses for our black roses. Black Roses will only grow here. It takes skill artistes to make the black roses into the different products. Just like crystal apples and crystal roses will only grow in the White Kingdom. We have some of the most talented tradesmen here. Our black smiths can make anything with their forge. Our stonemasons are amazing and highly skilled. And the Heart Kingdom use to pay well for our black fabric made from our black rose. The white Kingdom is known for their healing and sweet treats. We made a market for ourselves with them by turning the black roses into different potions to help with healing. They can be used in cooking as a spice. The heat Kingdom is known for their fashion and knowledge of plants. Just as Wonderland's Castle is known for Justice and order. That is where all the knowledge of wonderland was held. Before the war the kings of all kingdoms would make presents and send there. Everyone loved Wonderland's King. Wonderland Castle is known for their hat's strangely enough. " The man said as he laughed.

Bunny was amazed hearing what the man said. The man confirmed everything that Lady Wonderland had spoke of. Except that the people of White where known for being good. The did master healing and where known once for their baking. They where also know for their clothing and weapons. They where a mirror image of the the Black Kingdom just dressed in white. Or that is what Wonderland had told them. In the early days many feared the Black Kingdom because unlike the White they where not honorable and where brutal. However that has changed over the years and the Heart kingdom has become the feared Kingdom over and over again.

Balthier looked out the window as the driver took them along the city to see everything it had to offer and honestly, it was amazing. He didn't think a place could be so....beautiful but now he was proved wrong. "Wow.." he said softly. When they arrived at a large field of flowers, Balthier was very surprised. He thanked the driver for holding the door for him and instantly approached one of the flowers. "This is amazing, simply amazing. It's a real black rose." Balthier said. It was clear that the black kingdom had a long history with the black rose which made sense. These roses were special, the driver made it very clear that these roses didn't grow anywhere else and that they had plenty of uses. "So these roses can be made into fabric?" Balthier asked.

Jinx was grinning when she saw all the flowers. She thanked the driver and walked over to the flowers and wrote down everything the man was saying. She knew that this information would be important and would come in handy later. They wanted to help the people with the businesses, so maybe they could have some people from here work on making the flowers into fabric so that they could sell them. That would be a great business to have and then other people could be in charge of planting more seeds to keep these black roses growing. Jinx quickly made sure to write down her ideas to share with them later.

The man bowed as he listen and watched Jinx. " You can't just simple plant black roses and expect them to grow. There is a lot into caring for them. Most of the ones that are left are to young to produce the seeds we need. There are only two adult Black Rose plants left that can produce seeds for us to plant. The the knowledge I'm afraid was lost in the war. Our libraries where destroyed. Our records lost and most of our history. Perhaps Lady Wonderland would permit your majesties to see the records of wonderland kept in the wonderland castle. Most of the history of our trades and craftmen are their. The heir of wonderland's job it to be the keeper of knowledge so I'm sure there are records. I am sure Lady Wonderland will help she has always tried to help. " He said as he walked over to one of the Black rose plants and knelt down as he put his hand near the plant and started talking to it. The pant moving away from him. " Now now that's now way to act. I'm not here to hurt you. I believe that you are the prettiest Rose and our Princess should wear you with pride. Would you turn down the honor of being worn by the Princess?" He asked as the Rose seemed stop moving away from him. Instead it stood tall and bloomed out even more looking breath taking. The rose detached it's self as the man pulled out white dust from his small bag at his side and sprinkled over the rose. Suddenly the rose harden into a lovely jewel he walked over to Jinx and placed it on her neck as vines shout out from it forming a beautiful necklace around her and then harden. " That is dust from the White Kingdom it's what we used to turn the black roses into Jewelry however only the White King and Queen knew how to make it. My family where great jewelry makers and tended the Roses for the Kingdom once with twelve other families. This dust has been hidden since the wars and I have been entrusted with it. I never thought I'd get to use it for the heirs. " He said smiling as he held out the dust to Jinx and Balthier. " Here my Majesty's it's yours. You can do far more with it than a simple man like me. Just as it's said the Queen could make the Black roses all bloom into the most beautiful things you have every seen. It's said when she was here everything came to life and looked enchanted. I see her in you because if you look your necklace as new blooms on it. It looks like the young Black Roses here are all budding at once for you majesties. "

Bunny watched and was amazed as all the Black Roses seemed to suddenly burst into bloom they where amazing to see. And the sent coming from them was heavenly. Her mouth feel open as she stared in wonder. She had heard stories but never thought she was see the day that the Black Roses came into bloom again. She thought about what the man said and remembered the hall of knowledge that Wonderland had showed her. She was sure Lady Wonderland would help. But she paused as she thought about Snake. It was no longer Lady Wonderland's choice to help or not. With him here it was now his choice. But she had a feeling he would do so with no issue. He seemed kind even if she had to use the dark mirror on him.

"Gah!" Jinx gasped and looked over her shoulder to look at the man. "Oh...I'm sorry I wasn't aware of the process." she said and turned to a new page. Listening to what the man was saying, Jinx was quickly writing down any important things he said,nodding as she listened to him. So they only had two adult flowers at the moment? Something told her that these roses took very long to grow. "Lady wonderland..." she started and smiled sweetly. "Yes, perhaps she will. I will let my brother know and we will see her as soon as she can see us." Jinx answered honestly. Lady Wonderland was a busy lady so getting a hold of her probably wasn't going to be so easy. We will have to visit her someday and make a request then go back on the day she says is okay to see her. That's how these things are done. she thought to herself.

The moment the plant started moving away Balthier widened in his eyes in disbelief. Was this really happening?! This place really was strange and it seemed to get stranger every day. He watched in silence as the flower bloomed fully, and the man then pulled it out gently and placed it on Jinx's neck after sprinkling it with some white dust. Fairy dust? he thought to himself and stood up, walking over to them. Listening to the man, Balthier blinked as he accepted the dust. "This dust is hard to get isn't it?" he asked curiously. Jinx was surprised at what the man did but she loved the rose jewelry very much. "Thank-you so much." she said softly to the man.

The man bowed as he started walking back to the carriage. " Majesty's the two adults are at your castle. " He said as he looked to them. They are in your privet gardens. I know because my family had planted them there years ago. If what the servant of Wonderland castle is true then Lady Wonderland and her heir will be with the heir of White. In the old times the heir of white was always kind and a amazing person full of kindness and life. It's said that some of the first royals had a ability to make people happy but just being with them. Your father and mother where that way for us. It would be nice to see a new generation of young rulers like that. It would be nice to have a kind and just ruler in every kingdom. Maybe if Lady Wonderland can get the new heir of White to help their people we can both restore each others kingdom. " He said as he took his seat and waited for them.


Bunny spoke up once the man had left. " Well you have to go to the Wonder land Castle for your coronation on Monday. So then you can ask for the books that you need to help with the Black Rose and you can talk with Lady wonderland herself! It's getting late so we should head back to the castle so you can get some rest. I'm sure over the next week you'll learn more and more about yourselves and your people. You have advisers at the castle to help you. As well me and I'm sure little Snow will help if she can and so will my master Ezale. " She said softly.

(Time Skip )

Snow had woke early hearing the sounds of the staff buzzing around. She smiled as she bathed and got dressed. She made her own bed and slowly peaked her head out as she saw the staff of the castle busy decorating it and fussing over what they had done not feeling it was good enough. It made her smile and laugh as she came out of her room. " I think it's beautiful." She said as the entire staff jumped hearing her. They all looked surprised and each one hung their head. Finally her royal adviser spoke up. " Majesty we where trying to make it perfect. We can do better it's just not good enough for you. We want everything perfect. " The man said making Snow laugh. " It can't get any better! Besides you should make a fuss over me all the time. I have to get to the fields I promised to help some of the farmers today. And I know I have my royal studies I promise to be home for lunch!" She said as she smiled and giggled. The entire staff couldn't help but smiled and looked to one another as they follow Snow to the fields. They had no issue following little Snow. It honestly was impressive how caring she was. She worked hard in the field inspiring everyone to come and help. Before lunch time the harvest of the crystal apples and flowers where done. The people celebrated with a party for the entire Kingdom. The people had wanted to surprised their little Snow but she had surprised them instead.

Afterwards she started her royal classes learning to be a good ruler. She was surprised when she saw a carriage appear for her. Her royal adviser reminded her that she had promised to spend the afternoon with Wonderland and Snake at their Castle before the coronation tomorrow morning.


Snake had left Snow along with Wonderland seeing she was happy in her Kingdom. He had work of his own to do. He had started learning about wonderland and each kingdom from his adviser and Wonderland herself. He worked with the people of his castle to start training them on how to help each kingdom. He found the history of wonderland very interesting. Wonderland had even started to teach him how to make lovely head bands for girls and interesting hats. It was something that the people here where known for. He found that is Kingdom was made up of people from every kingdom. They had chosen to come here to be close to Lady Wonderland and to dedicate themselves to their skills and to a greater cause. He looked up from the beautiful headbandhe had made for Jinx. He hadn't forgot her and honestly missed her. He smiled thought as he gently put it into a lovely box for her and tied a bow around it. He left it on his work desk as he walked out to the throne room to wait for little Snow. It had been Wonderland's idea to have Snow come here before the coronation to keep her safe and to have some fun.

Jinx woke up early, she always was the one to wake up before her brother. Looking around her room, she looked grabbed some clean clothes and left to take a bath. Once she finished with her bath, she stepped out, dried off and got dressed before walking out of her room and over to her brother's room. His room was dark, it looked frightening in the nighttime but still looked scary at times in the morning. Hesitantly, she knocked on his door before opening the door and stepping inside to find her brother fast asleep on his bed. They had a lot of work to do today though, he couldn't be sleeping. "Balthier wake up." she said softly. Jinx approached him and started to shake him so that he would wake up faster. "Come on now, we have a lot of work to do today, we can't afford to sleep all day even though we want to." Jinx pointed out.

Balthier was peacefully sleeping. Yesterday had been a long day and today wasn't going to be any different but it felt great to get some sleep finally. In a brand new bed in a new home, a different home away from their mother. He felt someone moving him and he groaned, his eyes opened slowly and locked on Jinx. "What is it Jinx?" he muttered. Listening to her he sighed, she was right. People needed their help. "Right, right...give me a second to get ready and I'll be right down. We'll eat something and head out to help so grab your notes, we'll need them." he ordered. His sister nodded and quickly left, giving him the time he needed to wash up and get dressed. When he was done, he of course spent a few minutes on his hair alone and then headed down to meet up with Jinx.

Bunny let out a yelp as she was scared out of her bed by her pocket watch. It went off suddenly waking her almost instantly. " Oh...." She said as she rubbed her head and got ready for the day. She open it as she saw the request from Lady Wonderland. She bounced around the castle trying to find Jinx and Balthier. " Majesties!!! Jinx, Bathier!" She yelled out as she looked for them. She bounced around and ended up bouncing right into Balthier. As he was coming down to find Jix. " Oh...I'm so sorry. " She said as she bowed. " I just got a request from Lady Wonderland. She wants all of you to come to the Wonderland Castle before the coronation tomorrow. She thought it might be fun for everyone to spend some time together." Bunny said trying to dust him off from where she had bounced into him. "Oh I'm so sorry I get really worked up sometimes. "

As he was walking down the stairs, Balthier felt someone run right into him. At first he thought it was Jinx growing impatient with him, but looking down he noticed it was bunny. "Good morning to you too Bunny." he said plainly as he listened to her and stood there in front of her. She was so small now that he was really looking at her. "An invitation from second mother, lady wonderland huh?" Balthier repeated and raised an eyebrow when Bunny started to dust him off. "Well then, we can't ignore such a special invite. We should get going then shouldn't we?" he asked. "Jinx!" he called out and motioned at her to come over to him. "What is it brother?" she asked and noticed Bunny there. "Oh, good morning Bunny, I hope you slept well." Jinx said politely and looked back to her brother. "Bunny just informed me that Lady Wonderland has invited us to her castle." he informed. Jinx smiled happily, "Today or tomorrow?" she asked. "Well coronation is tomorrow, so today of course." he said. "Oh! Well then we should get going!" Jinx said.

Bunny smiled as she bowed to Jinx. " Thank you and I did. Yes Lady Wonderland would like you to come today. Is there anything you would like to take? Ezale and Snow will be there. I'm not sure if Aleen will be or not. Honestly I'm more afraid if she doesn't." Bunny said being honest. " No one has really heard anything from the heart Kingdom I'm not sure if that is good or bad honestly majesties. But Lady Wonderland wants you all to enjoy yourselves before the big day tomorrow. "

"Aleen...!" Balthier hissed, fire in his eyes as he said her name, his hands balled up into fists. He didn't want to see her....ever. He managed to calm himself down and sighed. "Jinx grab your notes." he said and watched her run off. Looking at bunny he nodded, "I want to take a black rose." he said to her honestly. He was hoping little Snow would like it. Jinx quickly returned with her notes and a pen. "Got them! Oh this is going to be so exciting!" she squealed happily as she ran down the stairs. Balthier watched her and smirked before walking down the stairs with Bunny. "We shouldn't keep anyone waiting, we'll just grab a flower and from there we can go." Balthier explained as he walked out of the castle and towards the carriage. "Take us to the field of black roses, and then to Lady Wonderland's castle." he requested to the driver.

Bunny was scared a moment seeing the fire in Balthier's eyes she was a little hesitant to go with him but smiled hearing him. She nodded and followed happily. She laughed as they came to the filed. She sat in the carriage as she waited for him to pick the flower he wanted. She looked up as they started to return to Wonderland Castle. She smiled as everything looked so grand as they entered the Kingdom. " Oh my it's amazing!" She said seeing infleses from every Kingdom. She beamed seeing the castle and seeing her King standing there waiting. " OH IT"S MY MASTER!!!! He is waiting for us with Lady Wonderland!!" She said happily as she saw a lovely box in his hand. She smiled seeing little Snow waiting for them. " Oh it looks like little Snow is waiting for us!" She said as she giggled.

Snake felt nervous as he stood there. He wondered if Jinx would like the headband he had made her. He looked as he felt Snow's hand on his making him smile. She looked really beautiful in the dress the people had made for her. She wore a beautiful smile and it seemed to help calm him down.

" A king shouldn't be nervous. Besides I'm sure she'll love it. She'll have to it was made from the heart." Snow said softly looking up at Snake. " Now stand tall and believe in yourself. Everyone loves someone who is confident." She said as she fixed his bow tie and smiled. " You really should lose the tie and this stuffy suit. If you want someone to like you then you should be yourself. " She said smiling up at him.

"Is that what you think little majesty?" Snake said as he knelt down hearing her wise words. " Maybe your right. You know what if we forget all this royal crap tonight and just have some fun. We have a vast open space here that would be really fun with some snow and ice. I mean I might know a wonderful white haired girl who could fix this issue." He said to Snow smiling at her. "

Balthier easily picked the black rose he wanted for Snow and sat there in silence as they were taken to the Wonderland castle. When they arrived, he noticed Lady Wonderland waiting there with Ezale and little Snow. Even then he didn't smile even though he was happy to see them. Looking over at his sister, he noticed she was blushing. "Nervous really?" he asked her. "I'm sorry brother, I guess I am. I haven't spoken to him since the incident..." she said quietly. "Hey, he's still the same weasel, just new fur is all." Balthier muttered. When the Carriage came to a stop, the driver opened the door and helped the ladies out and held the door open for Balthier. Balthier stepped out of the carriage after bunny and Jinx, he hid the rose behind his back and wrapped an arm around his sister's shoulders, being protective as ever. Sure this was the same Ezale but being in a new place, he still had to be protective of the only family he had.

Jinx new that Balthier was right. Ezale was still Ezale even though he didn't look like Ezale. Sighing softly, she rubbed her eyes gently as she stepped out of the carriage and looked over at Ezale then smiled when Balthier wrapped his arm around her shoulders in his over protective way. He was still the same big brother she loved even though she hated how over protective he could get at times. "Well let's go, we cannot keep them waiting." she said softly to her brother who nodded and the three of them walked over to where the others were waiting.

Snow smiled as she saw Jinx and Bunny but her eyes lite up seeing Balthier. She looked over to Ezale who nodded at her. She giggled as she held up her hand and suddenly the entire grounds where covered in snow and some in ice. She laughed as a soft snow started falling. She smiled as she looked up at the others and then to Lady Wonderland. " It's be decided today we aren't being rulers. We are going to just be people." She said as Snake nodded and walked boldly over to Jinx and handed her the black box he had carefully wrapped.

"This is for you. I hope you like it." He said boldly as he looked to her and grinned. " I hope you don't mind Snow and I had a conference and decided that we are tired of all the royal duties and rules for the day. So we've decided to throw them away for the evening and have some fun. We're hoping that you to majesties will join us." He said to Jinx his eyes full of love as he smiled warmly at her looking like the old Ezale.

Lady Wonderland watched everything as she laughed and giggled. " Well this is a surprise a lovely one. It's so good to see you all together." She said as she smiled and laughed as Bunny ran to her and hugged her. Wonderland hugged her back as the two smiled and watched what Snow had done and then watched Snake. " A heart breaker he is." She said as she laughed with Bunny looking over to Balthier wondering if he was going to join in or wanted to be all business."

Balthier looked at Ezale as he approached his sister and held out a box for her. "Too big to be a ring.." he said, relived. He noticed that it had started to snow and knew this was obviously Snow's work. Today was a casual day?! "Really now?" he asked and looked down at what he was wearing. It wasn't casual at all but whatever, it was comfortable and it was black. What more could he want?

"No rulers today? Interesting." Jinx said and looked at the box that Ezale held out for her. She stared at the box and looked to her brother. "What do you think?" she asked. Balthier stared at Ezale and then looked at Jinx. "He's the same ol' weasel from school." Balthier muttered with a smirk. Jinx smiled but shook her head and took the box from Ezale. "Thank-you, this sounds like fun. Of course we will stay if my brother allows it." Jinx said. She never liked to do anything without her big brother's approval. Carefully, she unwrapped the ribbon and then opened the box, gasping when she saw the crown inside. "Oh my goodness...! D-did you make this?!" she gasped and looked at Ezale.

"Oh I approve." Balthier assured and looked over at little Snow, smirking as he approached her and knelt down in front of her to be at eye level. "Why hello again little Snow. I hope you didn't forget about me." he said to her and chuckled. "I brought you a little something." Balthier said and held out the black rose to here. "This here is just for you." he said kindly. Little Snow was so adorable, it was hard not to want to make her smile.

Ezale smiled to Jinx as he laughed softly. " Yes apparently it's a thing here. I'm learning so much here. I'm sure your learning as well. That rose necklace is beautiful on you. However your beautiful on your own you always are." He said to her gently taking her hand as he turned hearing Snow. He was ready to defend her when he saw Balthier and just grinned looking to Jinx. " I'd say he has stolen her heart and we haven't even had a first dance for her. I'm not sure how I feel about this." He said of course playing as he looked to Jinx. " Oh Bunny said you need books. I have them here for you and Balthier on the black Roses." He said as he pulled out two books one black and white and the other pure black. "These are yours to keep they are the history of your kingdom and the other kingdoms. " He said smiling at her gently moving her hair from her face tucking it be hind her ear. " He knows if he had any of the white dust he could turn it into a peice of jewel for her right?" He asked wondering if Balthier knew that was a option.



Snow turned and beamed as she saw Balthier coming towards her. She gently caressed his face as she laughed softly. " How could I forget you?" She said meaning it as she kissed his cheek gently. " Seeing you is enough of me. I thought you had forgot me." She said being honest as her mouth fell open seeing the beautiful black rose. " Oh it's so lovely. I have never seen something so beautiful!" She said meaning it as she stared at it in wander. She gently wrapped her arms around his neck and hugged him as she kissed his cheek again and smiled for him. " It's so lovely are you sure you want to give me something so Beautiful? I'm sorry I didn't think to bring anything for you I hope you can forgive me. I honestly didn't know you where coming until now. I feel really bad. You are truly thoughtful and the sweetest person I know." She said to him kissing the tip of his nose softly as she smiled softly. " It's so pretty, I hate that it's going to die though. I wish there was a way I could keep it forever." She said softly gently taking it as she admired it's beauty. She laughed softly as the flower seemed to bloom even more in her hand. " Oh it's so beautiful. " She said looking back to him beaming once again.