The Meeting Part 1

Arden was still sleeping on the couch after directing "Punch and Judy" from the day before. When she woke, Hunter was in her face.

"GOOD MORNING, SLEEPING BEAUTY!" he cried. Arden screamed as she fell off the couch.

"Hunter, what the heck was that for?" she sternly.

"I awoke a long time, and you were still asleep. As much as I appreciate you, you really need to stop drifting off into La-la land," replied Hunter. Arden rolled her eyes.

"For your information, my La-la land was giving me a dream about my Uncle Oliver…my biological father's twin brother," explained Arden.

"When'd that happen?" asked Hunter.

"Remember that time when Basil and Dawson put me and Olivia in charge of their job while they were gone?" asked Arden.

"…yes," replied Hunter.

"Well, during that time, someone came to the door, and told us about something that happened at The Rat Trap, and it led us all to finding out that the cause of it all was by Oliver Pattison, my uncle, and my father's identical twin brother," explained Arden. Hunter was surprised.

"Oh, I see," replied Hunter.

"Yes, I know," returned Arden.

"So, you're worried about it?" asked Hunter.

"Yes, and I'm going to write letter to him, but he won't know me as 'Arden Diane Morgan Takamashi Pattison Flaversham'. He will know me as 'Mystery Niece'," explained Arden. She took out a pencil and paper, and started writing her letter she was going to give to Oliver.

Hello, Oliver Pattison

This is "Mystery Niece". You work for the Napoleon of Crime himself, you naughty mouse, thug for him indeed. Now, this isn't a threat or anything, but I'll meet you outside of the Rat Trap Bar at 6:30, and we'll talk about some things we need to talk about.

Sincerely, Mystery Niece

Hunter was surprised.

"Are you sure that's going to work?" asked Hunter. Arden looked at him.

"Trust me, Hunter. I'm finally going to find out what's going on. Then, I'll try to make Oliver good. It's the only way," replied Arden.

"I trust you Arden, but..." returned Hunter.

"But nothing...trust me. I'll be alright," replied Arden.

June 23rd, 1898 6:30 P.M

Arden crept through the water front area. She wore a black trench coat which was buttoned up. She had a black hat on, and black sunglasses. She was waiting silently. She suddenly heard a cracking sound. She turned and saw a mouse coming towards him.

"Is that you, Oliver Pattison?" asked Arden.

"Are you Mystery Niece?" asked Oliver.

"Yeah," replied Arden a.k.a "Mystery Niece".

"Why'd you tell me to be here? Tell me why!" cried Oliver.

"I asked you here because of your brother," replied Mystery Niece.

"My brother turned his back on Professor Ratigan! He deserved to die," argued Oliver. Arden went wide eyed. She looked at her uncle.

"What do you mean? Hasn't Julian and his wife been dead?" she asked.

"No..." replied Oliver.

"...you mean somewhere out there in the world, my parents are out there?" asked Arden.

"Yes...I've been getting mail from my brother every week. He and his wife, Emily, ask about you all the time...wait a minute. You're Julian's daughter? Arden?" replied Oliver.

"What do they ask?" asked Arden.

"They ask if you're still alive," replied Oliver.

"What do you reply?" asked Arden.

"I reply that I wish I knew," replied Oliver.

"Next time you mail from them, please say that I'm alright, and I'm living with the Flaversham family," returned Arden.

"Well, it's hard to mail them back. They haven't mailed to me much," replied Oliver. Arden frowned and sighed.

"I have another question," said Arden.

"Ask," replied Oliver.

"Why did you and your brother work the professor?" asked Arden. "What made you make that decision?"

"Arden, the 'Pattison' story, your father's story, and your story started when Julian and I were little kids. Mum and dad were good, sweet, and lovable. Sadly, that all ended one day. There was a time when things weren't what they seem. One day, bad guys had taken over the streets. Mum and Dad had always told us to do what you think is right, yet it was a shame to see them go. Their 'time' came when there was a tragedy called 'The Train Accident'. We were walking on a railroad when we heard rumbling. We turned and a giant train was making its way across the tracks. We were only lads at the time, so our father pushed us to the side. We looked and watched as the big train ran over our parents. When our parents tried to reach us, gasping for air, but, sadly, when my mum reached for me, she and Dad stopped instantly, and the rest was history, so that's the story of the demise of your grandparents," explained Oliver.

"What happened after that?" asked Arden.

"Well...," replied Oliver.

"...WHAT HAPPENED, BOY!" yelled Arden.

"Okay, okay, take a chill pill, girl!" replied Oliver. "Listen, after that..."

FLASHBACK:

"Now look what happened!" cried 9 year old Julian.

"Well, it certainly wasn't my fault!" replied 9 year old Oliver.

"Okay, okay, let's not panic. We've lost our mum and dad. How about we...we..." explained young Julian.

"Oh no! I'm not gonna let ourselves get into trouble because of you!" cried young Oliver.

"I know what happened last time went totally haywire, but I assure you, things aren't gonna be like last time," replied young Julian.

"Forget it, Julian. Nothing on Earth will make me want to let you lead the way," returned young Oliver.

"Are you saying that I should let you lead the way?" asked young Julian.

"Aww well, I bet your momma would let me lead!" replied young Oliver.

"Don't you be insulting my momma!" cried young Julian.

"I hear your momma's so stupid, I hear that when she hears your voice, she thinks it's the paper bag she places on you when she kisses you goodnight!" cried young Oliver. Julian's glare turned into a frown.

"Wait a minute. We have the same mother! That shows how dumb you are!" replied young Julian. Young Oliver glared.

"That does it!" he cried. He climbed on to a ledge and dived on to Julian. A fight began.