Every Mirror Has Two Sides

Like I said, school will be delaying my updates, but do not give up hope! I'm still on everyday, and eventually I might have a poll up about the stories. Keep looking for it! Now onto the story!

Do the disclaimer, Blood!

Blood: You made me gay, I owe you nothing.

Me: :(

5. Mafioso and the Mortician got it Going On!

A thick but tiny streak of blood ran from Alice's nose as a familiar face came into view. That can't be who I think it is!

Of course, she was wrong. In fact, she had seen many wrong things in her time, but this had managed to top them all.

Blood Dupre was skipping towards her. Skipping. A goofy smile that rivaled Ace's on his face. Alice tried to avoid him, but it was no use. He grabbed her into a bone-crushing hug, picking her up and spinned her around." Oh Alice, I've missed you so much! Come to my tea party, we'll have lots of fun. Other roleholders are already there! " he cried happily. He picked her up bridal style and skipped towards the gate, humming a bright up-beat tune that matched the rhythm of his skipping.

The tea party area had never been bustling until now. Maids and butlers weren't serving tea or cakes, but instead sat around the table, deep in conversation with each other. Carrot pudding, carrot cake, carrot cookies and carrot souffle sat around the table. Blood bounced in and sat Alice down, a freakishly huge smile on his face." Oh Alice, it's fantastic to have you here! Please do enjoy yourself," Blood smiled, then jumped off to join his employees. Glancing around, Alice saw Elliot at the end of the table. He was all alone and oddly enough, he wasn't touching a single carrot dish.

She strode over to him, a smile on her face." Hi Elliot. How are you?" she asked brightly. He ignored her, keeping his head buried in his arms. " Um, Elliot, are you alright?"

" Too many carrots," she heard him mumble." Uh, what was that?" she asked again.

" TOO MANY CARROTS! WHY ARE ALL THESE DAMNED THINGS HERE!" he screamed.

Alice wrinkled her brows, confused at his outburst." Elliot, you love carrot flavored things."

He threw back his head and glared." I HATE them. He's the one who likes them!" Elliot snapped at her, jabbing a thumb behind him. Glancing around, Alice saw Blood delightfully chomping down what looked like carrot ice cream from a distance. This is so weird!

" If you don't like being at this party, why are you here?"

He looked at her like she was stupid." I live here. Duh. And aside from that, Blood said I should do some paperwork but I don't feel like it," he yawned, resting his head on the table.

" Okay, well, I guess I'll see you later then, Elliot."

" Yeah, later," he muttered, waving her off.

Alice didn't bother saying goodbye to anyone and headed for the gate. She thought for a second she may have actually made it through, but fate just wouldn't allow it." Alice," a voice whined," where are you going? Don't you want to stay here with me?" Blood's hand gripped her wrist, a sad plea in his voice. Alice had a hard time coming up with an answer, seeing as how Blood's lower lip was quivering like a bunny's.

" I'm sorry, Blood. I have to go now so I'll see you later," Alice said, trying not to give in to his twitching sadness." Oh, must you go?" Blood sighed." Yes, but I'll be back later. Bye," she waved at him with a smile on her face. I don't know about this whole changing thing, but I might not mind if Blood stays this way.

Alice stood in front of Julius's door. It had taken all the strength of a thousand suns to make her come back after the accident earlier. She twisted the knob and pushed the door open. A searing flash of light blinded her as she stepped into the room, and as she shut the door behind her, she felt another nosebleed coming on.

What the-! This isn't Julius's office.. is it?

The room was brightened by the light of lamps and candles and everything was completely repainted in bright greens and dark blues. A figure stood at the window, hanging some soft gray curtains." Julius.. is that you?" Alice asked, her eye twitching as the man turned around.

His entire aura had changed, and the creepiest thing of all was his smile. It spread across his face like a cheshire cat grin and what was even creepier was that he was actually leaping over to her." Oh Alice, I'm so happy you've come back! While you were gone I found the most lovely tulip patch outside the tower. You just have to pick some with me!" he cried, grabbing her hands up in his.

" Julius.. have you been smoking pot?"

His head tilted to the side as his hands squeezed hers tightly." Why would you say something like that? I just wanted you to pick flowers with me. Is that so wrong?" he questioned, tears forming in his eyes. Alice rapidly shook her hands at him." No, not at all. It just.. seems a little out of character for you," she sighed.

" Speaking of being out of character, did you see Gray anywhere?" she asked, her pearly whites clattering against each other. Julius's nose wrinkled at the name." That horrible man? I finally convinced him to leave when I said you wouldn't be coming back for a really long time," he replied. Alice sighed. Well, he's gone so that means I can walk around without the fear of being slashed to death.

But before Alice could move away to her room, Julius pulled her through the door and down the stairs." Come on Alice! There are so many new flowers you have to see!" he cried.

" Julius, wait a second!" she protested. Picking flowers wasn't something she minded but now really wasn't the time. He ignored her, jerking down the twists and turns of the stair filled halls and out into the open forest. He pulled her close, leading her around the backside of the Clock Tower.

In front of her was a gorgeous patch of tulips and carnations, all blooming in different colors. He plopped her down on the ground and scooted close to her, their sides almost touching. As Julius opened his mouth to say something, a rustling came from the woods across from them. A dark figure stepped out of the bushes, his wavy cloak swaying behind him.

" Ace, is that you?"

Here are the new and totally screwed characters!

Elliot - His feeling towards Alice weren't very strong in the beginning so his hatred for Alice isn't very strong either. He absolutely HATES carrot flavored food, and instead of being loyal and serving Blood's every whim, he ignores Blood and slacks off.

Blood - Instead of being cynical and rude towards Alice, he loves her with every ounce of his being and wants to be around her all the time. He, unlike Elliot, adores carrot flavored food, and he also holds a little secret of his own.. Can you guess what it is.*Hint* What is Blood madly in love with?

Julius - He's not the same man who hid in his office fixing clocks all day. Now he's all about being out and about and spending time with friends. His feelings are easily hurt by mean words and Alice is always on his mind.