Alice
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"But, you see, Mr. Caterpillar said..."
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Post by Alice on Sept 23, 2009 23:39:40 GMT -8
Alice wasn't even remotely sure of where she was at this time. She found a peculiar tree (peculiar even for Wonderland's standards) in Wonderland, with a door that was in the shape and design of a particularly eerie pumpkin, complete with a menacing face. Poor Dinah was left behind; Alice turned the knob, opened the door, and was quickly sucked into the black, void. She initially tumbled in a spiral, but thanks to the parachute-like function of her skirt, she glided down safely, until her feet landed on ground. After a short walk into moonlight, she found herself in a very spooky graveyard.
Alice was never fond of cemeteries, and this scary place was no exception. The night was filled with a chilly air. She could hear various creatures in the distance, and an unnatural-looking hill that spiraled could be seen from a distance. She had to watch her footing to avoid stepping on a pumpkin. There were many.
"Oh, dear," she said to herself, fearfully. She clasped her hands together and brought them up to her chest as she walked. Her blue eyes looked every which way, trying to find anything of or pertaining to normal life."I do wish I hadn't opened that door." He bit her lip, continuing to walk and look.
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Post by hh on Sept 23, 2009 23:44:50 GMT -8
"YAAAAA-HAHAAHAHAA-HAAAAAA!"
A shrill, frightening cackle filled the air. It was so sudden and eruptive that it terrified poor Alice instantaneously. The laughter was followed by the galloping of violent hooves. Alice turned around and saw a horseman ride swift after her. The purely black horse was nearly as terrifying as the rider, and as the rider got closer--
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Alice
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"But, you see, Mr. Caterpillar said..."
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Post by Alice on Sept 23, 2009 23:51:06 GMT -8
Alice's eyes widened even more. She was already scared, but the closer the horseman was, the more the little girl realized that he did not have a head! Even worse, this man evidently wanted to kill her, because the horseman carried with him a long, sharp blade!
Alice chose not to stay and wait for confirmation, which was a wise choice. She turned and fled, ducking behind a stone pillar just before the horseman could strike her. When the horseman rode past, Alice left her cover and ran when the attacker turned around.
"Somebody!" she screamed as loudly as she could, still running. "Help me! Please!" She was actually a quick runner, but she knew she couldn't outrun a horse at full-speed.
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Post by hh on Sept 23, 2009 23:54:28 GMT -8
Indeed, the headless horseman intended to behead Alice. He missed the girl, but he didn't give up; he circled and gave chase after the girl. He readied his blade, ready to strike at an opportune time. At this point, Alice desperately needed assistance, if she was expected to survive.
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Post by jack on Sept 25, 2009 16:50:19 GMT -8
*Suddenly, and almost in a blur of motion, something, or someone long and spindly launched from the bushes, pushing Alice away from the increasingly dangerous path of the headless horseman. With her it tumbled, and stopped near the foot of the spiral hill, and almost acrobatically, flipped to stand up. A kindly male voice was heard, speaking to her.*
I'm terribly sorry for that...are you okay, Miss?
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Alice
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Post by Alice on Sept 30, 2009 2:30:03 GMT -8
Alice shrieked when she was swept away unexpectedly. It was all so sudden, and the poor girl only increasingly became dazed. She tumbled to the ground but stood up as soon as she was stationary. Her long hair came over her head and shielded her eyes, so hastily pulled her yellow tresses from her face.
"Yes," she answered with eternal gratitude. "Oh, thank you! Thank you--"
As she thanked whoever the gentleman was, she looked up to see whom to thank. Alas, she was very spooked to see three highly unsettling facts about this man: he was as tall as a lamppost, his suit was eerie, and, above all else, he was a skeleton.
She gasped when her eyes stopped at the skull, and she covered her mouth. By instinct she stepped back. Her eyes were wide with shock.
"Oh, no!" she exclaimed in fright, after uncovering her mouth. She took a few quick steps backward, as if to avoid any direct contact with the skeleton. "Please don't kill me!"
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Post by hh on Sept 30, 2009 2:34:38 GMT -8
The shrill, piercing neigh of a horse erupted at that moment. It was obviously the horse of the headless murderer. The horse galloped until it came into view. The horseman stopped his mount, so it could face (as best as it could) the skeleton and mortal girl. Although the horseman was fixated on the girl not more than a minute ago, his attention actually shifted to the intrusive skeleton.
The horse's blood-red eyes also stared into the Pumpkin King. A truly horrifying visage. Unfortunately for the horseman and his mount, they had no idea who they were about to deal with.
They continued to stare for a tension-filled moment. Soon, someone had to make the first move...
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Post by jack on Oct 13, 2009 2:03:42 GMT -8
Forgive me, but I mean no--
*Jack was just about to reassure her he had no ill intent, when the Horseman's approach distracted him from his speech. His eyeless sockets narrowed in coldness at the visage.*
So, this fiend is the reason the entire village is so terrified to go out at night!
*He pulled himself to his full height, staring down the spirit, nearly equally intimidating looking, quite unafraid and undaunted of the headless spectre's appearance. Besides, he was already dead himself--what more did he have to lose?*
Be warned, Horseman...you have entered these lands with malevolent intent and with the intent to harm others. As the Pumpkin King, I command you to take your horse and leave Halloweentown!
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Post by hh on Oct 13, 2009 2:09:15 GMT -8
The headless horseman remained still for moments longer, increasing the tension further. Alas, he made his decision, and he expressed it loud and clear, even without a voice. With a swoop, he brought up his deadly blade, and his mount stood on its hind legs to kick the air wildly with his front legs. The horse returned his fours to the earth and broke into a dangerous charge, with the horseman aiming for Jack's head.
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Post by jack on Oct 17, 2009 21:29:15 GMT -8
*A less agile person might've "lost their head" right then and there, but Jack, being less than mortal and one of the most nible creatures in Halloweentown, dodged the horseman's attempt to slice him to bone fragments with a swift, fluid flip out of the way, swinging up a nearby skeletal-like tree.
When the horseman's horse got close enough, Jack sprung onto the backside of the equine, light as a feather, keeping his balance. He made an attempt to grab the Horseman's source of terror--the very blade the ghoul had intended to do harm with.*
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Post by hh on Oct 19, 2009 2:39:00 GMT -8
Jack was successful; the horseman's sword was easily snatched by the Pumpkin King. The evil, murderous spirit was probably baffled by the surprising action; he turned, as if to 'look' at his opponent.
Meanwhile, the horse was also startled by Jack's presence, and stopped and kicked its front legs madly into the air, neighing with a hellish, piercing wail. The horseman fell back when the horse panicked, landing hard onto the ground. His cape had covered most of his body due to the impact.
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Post by jack on Nov 15, 2009 1:33:14 GMT -8
*Avoiding the Horseman's own body, he backflipped off right before the hessian could reach him, landing on his feet. The Pumpkin King held the sword out at him, scowling hard, then, planting the sword, point end into the ground, leaning on the hilt as if it were a cane, in a dapper manner. His angered expression did not change, however.*
If I haven't made my self clear before...again, I will repeat myself! If you wish remain here to cause harm to the innocent, you will leave these lands *IMMEDIATELY*...Now away with you!
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Post by hh on Nov 26, 2009 2:41:51 GMT -8
The headless horseman slowly got back up to his feat and scowled at Jack, even though he had no head. He forcibly took his sword back, climbed onto his now calm horse, and rode off. He would lose this night, but he would be back, some other time...
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Alice
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Post by Alice on Nov 26, 2009 3:13:35 GMT -8
Alice hid behind a large gravestone, and watched from behind her makeshift cover. She soon realized that the skeleton, as eerie as he appeared, was a good man and on her side, and therefore felt guilty for how she treated him just a moment ago. She watched and was greatly impressed by the skeleton's lithe and athletic movement and actions, and all with finesse. She smiled happily when the Headless Horseman was defeated, and was relieved to watch him flee.
Now that she was alone with the skeleton, she left the gravestone and approached her new friend. "You saved my life, sir!" she exclaimed merrily. She locked her hands together and smiled up to him warmly. "Oh, how could I ever thank you enough?"
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Post by jack on Jan 5, 2010 18:25:35 GMT -8
*The skeleton reeled a bit as the horseman took his sword back forcibly. Straightening his suit, he then watched the apparition ride off, scowling a bit. Hopefully, the spirit wouldn't be back, but he had somewhat a feeling deep down that the horseman WOULD be. That matter taken care of, he looks back down to Alice, his expression finally softening, smiling a bit at the young girl, bowing kindly.*
Oh, it's no trouble, really...I'm terribly sorry for frightening you earlier. That spirit has been troubling the townsfolk for some time now. It's one thing to scare someone out of the fun of Halloween, but he tried to harm as well as frighten...and he had everyone much too afraid to so much as leave their homes at night.
*Blinking, the skeleton realized something.*
Oh! Where are my manners. I am Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King. And you are...?
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Alice
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Post by Alice on Jan 11, 2010 1:42:45 GMT -8
Alice, being much smaller than the tall skeleton, smiled warmly up to her new acquaintance and replied, "My name is Alice." She clutched the edges of her large skirt and curtsied. "Alice Liddell." She straightened herself from the curtsy, but she retained her smile. "It is nice to meet you, Mr. Skellington. I mean, Your Highness!" She bowed, then looked back up to the very tall skeleton while keeping her smile. "I'm sorry that he has been troubling your town." She, of course, referred to the Headless Horseman.
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Post by sally on Jan 14, 2010 13:25:09 GMT -8
Sally had seen Alice get attacked and came runing holding a wraped bundle seeing jack she slowed slightly " I-is she hurt jack ? Im sally... I wont hurt you
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Alice
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Post by Alice on Jan 22, 2010 4:08:31 GMT -8
Alice soon noticed the bizarre woman just as she arrived. Alice covered her mouth to stifle a gasp, for she knew that doing so was rude. She uncovered her mouth and smiled as she took a few seconds to examine the redhead. She was obviously stitched together, and made up of various limbs and body parts that did not all match. But even with her decidedly grotesque texture and unsymmetrical lips, Alice couldn't help but find a certain quality of genuine warmth and beauty in the woman. Of course, she was charmed by the savior known as Jack Skellington, so perhaps she was only then seeing the legitimately good qualities in the denizens of this strange place.
"It is nice to meet you, Ms. Sally," Alice said warmly. She curtsied and added, "My name is Alice. So you do know this gentleman?" She stood straight after the curtsy and gestured to Jack. She turned and looked up to the skeleton, fondly.
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Post by sally on Jan 22, 2010 15:08:04 GMT -8
"I...its just Sally Ms . Alice , " Sally glanced over to jack when Alice mentioned him but than found something amazing about the ground ." Yes Jack is very Brave and kind. " A small blush crept over the parts of her that was about to blush and she suddenly remimbered why she had come and unwraped the bundle there were herbs of all kinds now laying before her " did he hurt you ? I know these herbs will work on humans with no ill effects... I grow them myself.
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Post by jack on Jul 12, 2010 5:06:41 GMT -8
*The tall skeleton man nods, with a bony grin.*
You may call me Jack, Alice. Would you like to come back into town with me? I'm sure by now the townsfolk have gotten the news of the Horseman's departure. Oh!
*He was caught off-guard by Sally's sudden entrance...guess he'd been correct about the town. He glances at the rag doll woman warmly.*
Sally, you were there in town...is everyone alright?
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Alice
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Post by Alice on Jul 12, 2010 16:05:53 GMT -8
Alice exchanged glances between Jack and Sally. The two were very bizarre in appearance, but they were undeniably friendly and kind. If there was ever a location that encouraged one not to judge by appearances, surely this was that location. Feeling safe in their company, Alice smiled as she watched Jack and Sally converse.
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