Seo Hyun here! I got inspiration while attending some of my "pre-classes" for school! I think this will be fresher in my mind than Tweenage days (sorry!) (^^)! This story has nothing to do with the plot or theme of wonderland. The setting is modern day (Japan to be exact) and no animal parts haha! Please enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Heart no Kuni no Alice!

Chapter One: Fate Decided

It was a cold and rainy night. The winds were blowing hard against the Japanese style home of the Monreys. On the couch sat Mr. Monrey who was reading his newspaper, while Mrs. Monrey was playing with her three year old son, Julius.

"Honey, don't you think it's time for us to have second child?" She gently played with Julius's long hair as she asked.

"Why should we?"

Mrs. Monrey pouted and answered back. "I find that Julius being an only child is sad. It would be nice if he were to have some company."

Mr. Monrey put down his newspaper and frowned at his wife. "Julius doesn't need any more siblings, he already has good friends and his cousin, Gray, that live nearby."

"But honey—"Suddenly, the doorbell rang.

"I'll get it then," said Mrs. Monrey. She opened the door, but found nobody there. "Hello? Hmm… that's strange." Mr. Monrey got up and stood with his wife. "Are you sure you saw no one here?"

"Yes I'm sure—" she stopped talking and saw a small bundle at the doorstep. She carefully picked the bundle up. She opened it, revealing a small little girl. Her eyes were teal-blue and her hair was golden brown.

"Honey, should we call the police?" But before she even did that, Mr. Monrey found a note attached to the baby girl's blanket.

The note said:

Do not even bother calling the police. Her name is Alice, but you can change it if you like. I have left my daughter in your care, hoping that she'll find a better family and more loving parents than me. I cannot take care of her, so please, love her equally as if she was your own. I do care for her deeply, but I just can't. I'm sorry for any burden she might be when she gets older. Thank you.

-Sincerely, her mother.

Mr. Monrey gave a sigh and then smiled at his wife. She looked happy as she cuddled the baby in her arms. "Alice…"

Little Julius walked up to his mother and tugged at her shirt. "Mama?" He was curious of the bundle that she was holding in her arms. Mrs. Monrey smiled and showed him the baby girl. "Julius, you're going to be a onii-chan. This is Alice-chan, your baby sister." Mrs. Monrey showed the sleeping little girl who was adorable.

Julius smiled and patted the little girl's head. "Alice," he murmured her name. Her hands were so tiny. She was only one year old and the first thing that came into mind was that she was adorable and innocent.

Mr. and Mrs. Monrey smiled at their son, who gladly accepted their new daughter. The following day, they went to register her under their names. She became known as Alice Monrey from this day on. Julius held his father's hand and stared at the baby girl who was being held by his mother. He didn't know the sad fate that he will encounter years on.

A two years later:

Julius quickly walked down the sidewalk, wearing his school uniform and carrying his backpack. He was already tired, but he was excited to see his favorite little sister in the whole wide world.

He slammed the front door opened and kicked off his shoes. "Tadaima!" (*I'm home!)

"ONII-CHAN!" screamed the three year old. It was Alice! It had been already two years since she was living with them and she felt just like family. She gave Julius a big hug and he smiled, hugging the little girl back. "How was school onii-chan?"

"Good, but I wish you were there," smiled Julius, patting Alice's head.

"I wanna grow up and go to school with you!" pouted Alice with a cute stomp. Julius couldn't help it but laugh. He put his backpack down and walked over to the kitchen, along with little Alice who followed behind him. "Okaa-san! I'm home!" He shouted again.

Mrs. Monrey gave a small chuckle as she put down the knife from cutting vegetables. "I heard you the first time Julius! Oh, come to the table! You're oba-chan and cousin is here!" Her eyes pointed over to the two people that were sitting at the table eating some japanese cookies.

"Hi oba-chan, hi Gray," said Julius in a gruff voice. He glared at his cousin who did the same thing as well. "Oh Julius! You're really adorable in your school uniform!" commented Mrs. Ringmarc. "Oh yes, by the way, Gray will be attending the same elementary school as you next week!" Mrs. Monrey smiled and congratulated them.

"Oh," muttered Julius. He looked at Alice and couldn't help but give her a smile. "Why don't you invite Gray to play with you guys?" said Mrs. Monrey, a bit of violence detected in her voice.

"Yes, okaa-san," he walked out of the kitchen with Gray and Alice following him into the play room.

Gray had a thing for Alice-chan. He adored her and Julius, for some reason, didn't like it. He never really felt like this unless Gray came to their house or to school events. "Gray onii-chan!" Alice gave him a hug. Gray smiled and hugged her back, making Julius mad. He separated the two. "Yeah yeah.. so watcha wanna do you lizard?" asked Julius in a nonchalant tone.

"Stop calling me a lizard!" said Gray, glaring at Julius.

"Can't tell me what to do!" said Julius sticking his tongue out. Gray frowned and was about to push Julius, until little Alice stepped in front of him. Gray didn't have time to stop and accidentally pushed Alice to the floor hard.

"Alice!" shouted Gray and Julius. They glared at each other before helping the three year old up.

Alice started to cry, tears falling down her round rosy cheeks.

"WAHHHHHHHHH!"

Julius groaned as Gray tried to shush the little girl. "JULIUS!"a high pitched voice screamed from the kitchen.

"Great...thanks a lot Gray," said Julius with a sarcastic tone. "It's not my fault!" retorted Gray. The two argued as the mothers entered the room. The two glared at each other with hate in their eyes. Juluis sighed. If that lizard is going to my school... ugh... it's gonna be a long school year...

Wow this is a short chapter... but this is just chpt one... so don't expect so much out of it I added a bit more so it wouldn't be too short... expect more from chapter two! XD How is the story so far? Good idea? Any suggestions? Comments? haha XD Well, I'll put up the next chapter really soon!

Thanks for reading and please review! ;D