*X notices a shiny object nearby the Anti-matter cannon's remains*
Highwind: X? What do you see?
Nathan: Is that...some kind of sword..?
X: It is! And I've seen it somewhere before...
*X reaches out to it*
Sulaco: I wouldn't do that if I were you.
*As soon as X picks up what looks to be a large, sharp carving knife, he vanishes*
Group: ...
*X opens up his eyes and examines his surroundings*
Alice Madness Returns Queensland (Extended)X: ..oops.
Voice: 'Oops' is a rather unorthodox word to discern where you are.
X: Who said that..!?
Voice: In the tree genius.
*X looks up*
X: The Cheshire cat?? WTF!
Cheshire cat: Such crude wording for one who's been allowed to enter the mystic hallows of Wonderland.
*X readies his positron rifle*
X: What happened to me? I know you aren't inherently evil as your loyalty to Alice is well documented. But I will shoot you if you try any unwelcome games with me.
Cheshire cat: Puuuurrrrrfect. You remind me of Alice when she first returned here after putting her shattered mind back together. it only took her ten years but...
X: I've already read the psychology report, thank you. So spare me. The only thing i want to know is why I'm here.
Cheshire cat: You picked up the mighty Vorpal blade. That's why you're here.
X: The anti-matter cannon..! It used a vorpal attack.
Cheshire cat: Within the confines of a "Black Hole" no-doubt.
X: Yes.
Cheshire cat: Excellent.
X: Whatever! Just put on some weight, your freaking me out with your gaunt look.
Cheshire cat: Don't blame the dwellers. We're just reflections of Alice's subconsciousness. Her mind broke, we all suffered. But she's much better now however we've still remained unchanged. Not that it's a bad thing as I was always looking to shed a few pounds.
X: I think you got more then you bargained for.
Cheshire cat: Of course, of course.
X: So, about this vorpal blade- er...carving knife..?
Cheshire cat: It's not a knife any more. It will change depending on it's user. to alice it was a carving knife. To the white knight whom defeated the mighty Jabberwocky, it was a wooden sword. But to you? Let us see for ourselves, shall we?
*Unconsciously X reaches behind him and withdraws the sword from it's sheath*
Cheshire cat: Now that is the most wicked-looking Scimitar I've ever seen! Polished to a silvery shine, almost glowing. And such embroidery... Exquisite to any warriors taste buds. Puuuurrrrrfect. Queen Alice would be impressed, no?
X: Queen? What happened to violent old Red?
Cheshire cat: Retired. At the time she was completely deranged. Alice had to stop her. The two eventually made a truce and then Alice took over from there.
X: Fine. Thanks for the history lesson. now how do I get back home? I've no intentions of tumbling down a rabbit hole.
Cheshire cat: You could always click your heels together three times.
X: Very funny.
Cheshire cat: All kidding aside, just bring the Vorpal blade up over your head.
X: Like so?
Cheshire cat: and now say "By the power of Greyskull"-
X: Stop joking around!
Cheshire cat: *Snicker* Very well. Just sheath you new weapon and imagine yourself back home. The world's very power is that of imagination. Here you are like a powerful wizard. You can go anywhere, any time. Isn't it just maddening?
X: Sure. Maddening.
*X imagines himself back with the others and he is gone*
Cheshire cat: Is it really necessary to rely on that man? He has almost no sense of humor. although I'll admit he's very much like you. Innocent at first. Then broken near the end.
Queen Alice: That will be quite enough out of you. Remember you are to be his support should he need it. And after what I've seen happening to my former home since I have been gone, I will not delay in choosing a champion to help safe-guard what is left.
Cheshire cat: Of course my Queen. but do not expect him to transform into a magical girl.
Queen Alice: *Giggle* Heavens no! I'm not that cruel.
*X soon is back with the others*
X: What a rush... I feel like I just stepped through a Stargate.
Highwind: Dude! What happened...and where did you get your hands on such a detailed sword?!
X: I'll explain on the way back to the villa. Although at this point I'm more inclined to think it was all just a bad acid trip.