"The Queen of Hearts is summoning me...?"

All I could do was tilt my head at the unfamiliar name. Even Bambam, the white rabbit, didn't seem to know why she wanted to see me...

"I can't leave you on your own, so I'll accompany you to the Castle of Heart, Kyungsoo."

Baekhyun's voice was unwavering. His cheerful expression didn't falter, but his decision was already made. Even if I were to protest, I was fairly certain he wouldn't take no for an answer. 

"As Wonderland's guide, it's my responsibility to protect you, my Alice." 

"...My Alice?"

Yifan furrowed his brows as he repeated Baekhyun's words in a low voice. 

"Of course I'm not Baekhyun's. I'm not even Alice."

Bambam blinked unexpectedly as I promptly refuted Baekhyun's claim.

"Ah..."

"What's wrong, Bambam?" 

"Come to think of it, the Queen asked me to bring the Cheshire Cat along with you, Alice..."

"Is that so...?"

Baekhyun seemed surprised as he narrowed his eyes.

"...Why does Baekhyun have to come?"

"Er, because he's the guide, he's supposed to stay by your side."

"It would be extremely rude of me to decline the Queen of Heart's invitation, wouldn't