Isabelle was grumbling to herself as she walked down the street of London, wondering why neil just couldn't give the plans for the Currington Job to Ratigan and then come back tot heir place. But then again, it gave her a good excuse to see her lover, its been awhile since she seen Ratigan.

She was broken out of her thoughts when she a low moan and realized it was coming from the garbage. She took a closer look, moving the garbage around. She then saw a beat up mouseling and to her surprise, she recognized the child.

"Lizzie?"

The child looked at her and whimpered, which broke the thief's heart. She instantly took Lizzie in her arms and rushed to her home.

Isabelle sat on her bed, looking at the little mouse next to her.

Lizzie was quiet when she was brought in, even while Abigail patched her up. She was apparently beaten with fists and a belt; but she still wouldn't tell anyone what happened. Isabelle knows she just has to be patient.

"Lizzie." she said gently, "Honey, what happened?"

Lizzie sniffled and looked down.

"Da-Daddy hot me ca-cause I was hungry. I-I wanted some b-b-bread. He told me to shut up a-and leave mommy alone. They were drinking the bad stuff."

"The bad stuff?"

"Yeah, the drink that smells sweet, but it tastes funny."

Isabelle realized she was referring to liquor and came to the conclusion that her parents were drunks. Her right ear twitched; that was not an environment for a child to grow up in.

"Ma-Mommy didn't help me. She just laughed at what daddy was doing."

Lizzie went quiet again, but continued to speak.

"Mommy doesn't cook a lot and they sometimes don't see me, so I have too look for something to eat. That's why I tried to steal from you."

Isabelle remained quiet as she contemplated the information. She then gave out a long sigh.

"Lizzie, you're going to stay with us, OK?"

She reached out to the mouseling, seeing she instantly flinched from her touch. Isabelle smiled softly and slowly patted her head.

"Don't worry, Lizzie. I'll make sure personally that nobody will ever hurt you again."

AN: Here is the second chapter, woot!

So, Isabelle finds Lizzie beaten up and in the garbage and takes her home. She then finds out Lizzie comes from a bad home and realizes that why Lizzie tried to steal from her. Isabelle has gone into mother lioness mode, world beware!

Anyway, enjoy and comments are loved! I don't own GMD, just Isabelle and Lizzie!