**Note: Okay, so it seems most people want to see Alice come into the story. To be honest, the idea had crossed my mind but I had pushed it aside. And since not only those with accounts or those who leave a review want to see Alice come in, I suppose I will add her. Well, I hope you like it.

Chapter 11—Enjoy!

Chapter 11: Old Friend

Three weeks had passed since the incident with Angel. Wave's parents had worried about her sudden amnesia of that day but didn't say anything since they believed it was for the best. By then, everyone in the school knew what had happened and would talk about it when Wave wasn't around. Wave on the other hand continued to ask about Angel but never got an answer. She felt that she was forgetting something important but she wasn't sure what it was.

In her room one afternoon, Wave tried to focus on her school work but the thought of not knowing where Angel was continued to cloud her mind. She let out a sigh and laid on her bed. Her arms stretched out and her legs hanging out of the edge of the bed.

Cat appeared on the left side of her bed, "Slacking off?"

"Why are they hiding things from me, Cat?"

"Humans tend to lie in order to protect another…"

She turned her head to see him, "Protect me from what?"

"I can't know everything, you know."

Wave turned her head again and stared at the ceiling. "Why do humans lie?"

"I haven't the slightest idea. Why don't you ask them?"

She laughed.

It had been the first time in weeks he'd hear her laugh. Wave had been so dull lately and her smile, along with her memory had vanished that night. Guilt still stabbed him every time she asked why her parents lied to her. It had been easy to lie to her at first, but with each passing day that simple task became extremely hard. "Cat, can I ask you something?"

"I suppose."

Wave sat up, "Where did you come from?"

"Hm?"

"When you first arrived, I knew you didn't belong in my mind… whose mind did you come from?"

He groaned, "Why does that matter?"

"I'm just curious, that's all."

"I came… from an insane mind that no longer exists."

She looked over her shoulder at the cat, "Whose mind?"

He gave her a grin, "You've asked too many questions in one day. Give it a rest, will you?"

"Fine… but this isn't over."

He vanished.

Wave's door opened, "Wave, honey…"

"Yes, mom?"

Her mother entered her bed room with a concerned look on her face, "Who are you talking to?"

"Myself."

Her mother closed the door behind her and walked over to her daughter. She sat beside her and hugged her, "Please stop talking to yourself… it's not sane."

"What is sane mother?"

"A correct state of mind… talking to yourself isn't right."

"But hiding things from me is?"

Her mother remained silent. She then pulled away and locked eyes with her daughter, "You must understand."

Wave laid back on her bed again. Her arms crossed on her chest this time, "Lying is wrong."

"Like you haven't lied before."

"I have, many times… but if I told you the truth you wouldn't believe me."

"And if told you about Angel you wouldn't believe me either."

Wave looked at her mom, "I suppose."

Her mother gave her a smile, got up and walked towards the door. "Dinner will be ready at five."

"Okay."

With that, she left the room.

Cat appeared after a few seconds and looked at the girl. "Thoughts?"

"She won't tell me…"

"And she never will."

She looked at him.

He gave her a nod, "It's better that way, girl."

*Ding, Dong*

The sound of the door bell made them look back at the door with curiosity. Who could that be? A normal question to be asked every time there was a knock or a bell ring at the door. Yet, Wave's only thought could be that it was Angel's parents, coming to know if her amnesia had gone away or if she was still without memory.

"Wave!" Wave's mother called from downstairs, "You have a visitor!"

"A visitor?" she whispered as she looked at Cat.

He just shrugged, "Must be a relative or a child from your school."

"But why do they come now?"

"Humans are curious creatures and they long to learn things about one another, even if it isn't their business."

"I guess you're right."

Cat gave her a nod, "Well? Aren't you going to see who came to visit?"

"Yeah…"

Wave slipped her shoes on and walked down stairs. Cat became invisible and followed her soon after. As they walked down stairs, Cat froze. He could hear Wave's mother talking to a girl… a girl whose voice he recognize. 'It can't be…' he thought.

Then, he heard Wave's voice.

"Alice! It is so good to see you!"

Alice… his Alice?

He continued to go down, hoping with each step that his mind was playing tricks on him. He stopped at the fifth step; it gave him a view of the two girls who by now had released each other from their embrace.

"It's been so long… how are you?" Wave asked.

"I'm… much better now." Alice replied.

It was her… there was no mistake.

"Well Alice, since you're here how about you join us for dinner?" Wave's mom said.

Alice gave her a smile, "I would be delighted."

As Wave's mother left the two girls to talk, Alice looked around and smiled. "You're house hasn't changed."

Wave laughed, "Believe me, it has. My mother convinced my father in putting yellow wallpaper upstairs, in the hall I have to walk across every morning to leave my room and when I return to it. It's such a terrible color!"

"You'll get used to it."

"It's been there for a year…"

Alice laughed. While Cat wished with all his might that he was dreaming. Alice's mind called him; it felt as if her mind was trying to pull him inside once again. Why was she here? He had taken her memory of Wave; she shouldn't remember her at all… then again, he had only taken one memory. And there were probably a lot more, millions of memories…

"I have to tell you something…" Alice said.

"What is it?"

"It's about Wonderland…"

Wave's expression changed, "Oh. Let's talk in my room."

"Okay."

As the two girls walked towards the stairs, Cat ran up stairs and entered the girl's room. He jumped on the dresser and remained invisible. He didn't want Alice to see him… he wanted to leave, but he also wanted to stay. It was a mixed emotion of fleeing in fear but staying to face it, it wasn't like him… what was going on?

The two girls entered the room and Wave closed the door. They then sat on her bed and Alice looked down for a moment, "Wonderland became twisted."

"What?"

She nodded. "When my parents… my mind broke. The memory of that dream became dark and something in it was trying to kill me…"

"That's… impossible… dreams can't kill you!" Wave exclaimed.

"They can… well, at least mine can."

Wave looked around; no sign of Cat any where. Where had he gone?

"Tell me more…"

Alice looked up at her, "My friends… became twisted. Some extremely evil…"

"Really?"

"Yes. In that Wonderland, it was kill or be killed… those where the rules."

Wave looked confused, "Rules?"

"I don't know how to explain it… everyone, they were all victims in waiting. The Queen… it was always 'Off with his/her head' but I never witnessed her do it. Now, the soldiers and everyone who had joined the Queen's army carried out those orders without hesitation."

Wave could feel shivers down her spine. This was scary… very scary and Alice had to face that alone…

"But… you must have had some help…"

She nodded, "The White Rabbit showed me the way and the Cheshire Cat… well, he spoke in riddles and was hardly of any use."

Cat's eyes grew, his claws slowly penetrated the wood, 'Hardly of any use, eh? I'm glad to know what you think of me now, Alice…'

"So, how did you manage to survive?"

"I killed the Queen…"

There was silence.

"That is why you're okay now, right? With the Queen dead and gone, your mind is safe."

Alice smiled and nodded, "Indeed, but… I fear that she will return."

Wave gave her a confident smile, "I hope she doesn't."

Alice just gave her a nod and looked around, "Well, at least your room has changed…"

"Yes, well… a girl has to grow."

They shared a laugh.

"I'm going to see if mom's done… just stay here."

"Okay."

Wave stood up and walked out of the room. Once the door closed behind her, Alice looked over to the dresser and glared, "You damn Cat… I know you're here."

Cat was surprised, but grinned and appeared, "Well, well… sharp aren't we?"

"How is it possible? How did you leave my mind?"

"I owe you no explanation whatsoever. Your mind might have created me but I am no longer part of it."

Alice stood up and walked towards him, "I'm not asleep… how are you here?"

Cat chuckled, "It's part of an ability I developed, thanks to Wave."

Alice's eyes grew, "Wave? Are you in her mind?!"

"That I am, and I must say… it's very lovely."

"You…"

Cat disappeared and re-appeared on the bed, "Why would you care if I left your mind or not? You don't need me anymore, Alice. Your mind is healthy now; your characters are no longer evil."

"That isn't the point!"

"What is the point?"

She glared at him, "Why are you in her mind? Do you want to turn her mad?!"

"Perhaps."

"I won't let you do it!"

He grinned, "Oh? And how are you going to stop me?"

"I will kill you if I have to!"

Cat laughed. "There is only one way to kill me, Alice…"

She walked towards him, "By killing myself? So be it! My life means nothing to me!"

"That my dear would be true… if I was still part of your mind. But like I mentioned, I no longer am and therefore that won't kill me."

She remained silent.

Cat gave her a dark glare, "The only way to kill me, is by killing Wave."

**Oook! How was it? I hope it was good… well, thanks for reading!**