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QUEENS PALACE AFTERNOON The White Rabbit and Will stand before the throne, in which sits the Queen and flanked by two guards. Will opens his hand to reveal the pawn. The Queen squeals in delight and claps her hands together like a little girl. QUEEN Oh youve found one! Youve found one! She takes the pawn from Will and examines it happily. QUEEN Excellent! Excellent! Tell me, who took this and where were they hiding? My servant needs to be scolded. WILL It was the royal cat. She is hidden behind the communications building. Will receives blank stares. He clears his throat. WILL Uh, by the sculptures behind the building on the far end of...your kingdom? QUEEN Guards, summon her here. The two guards march out. QUEEN Wonderful. You have earned the right to paint one rose red. They are in the room over there. Go on. She gestures him to the door. Will and the White Rabbit bow before walking out. Will smiles. WHITE RABBIT What are you so happy about? WILL Its just nice...to see her smile again. They both exit. The two guards return dragging the Cheshire Cat between them. She is struggling wildly; hissing and snarling. The Queen stands over her proudly.

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QUEEN You thought you were so clever, didnt you? Stealing the seven keys right before the moment of my triumph. Well, it was in vain and you will all be punished. The Cheshire Cat laughs. CHESHIRE CAT It doesnt matter. You are too late. The Slayer has returned! He will stop you! The Queen laughs cruelly. QUEEN Is that so? CHESHIRE CAT Yes. QUEEN You foolish imbecile. The Slayer works for me. She holds up the pawn in the Cheshire Cats face. The Cheshire Cats grin drops. She shakes her head. CHESHIRE CAT (quietly) No. QUEEN Oh yes. (to the guards) Off with her head. The Cheshire Cat screams as they drag her from the room. The Queen sits back down with a triumphant smile.