Olivia's POV

I wish she never left. When her parents found out, they were left in tears. They know about the nightmare. As sad as they were and as much as her parents didn't want to let their daughter go, they had to let Arden make her own decision. Ever since, no one has seen them. I mean it! No one has seen those two for days. They probably left with out telling us or something happened to them. It's hard to believe that this all started when I saw Arden lying on the ground bleeding. After all that has happened, I no longer know if saving her from death of just lying there bleeding blood. After hearing that nightmare, I don't know what I believe. Ever since Arden left, life has been turned upside down. I've been hearing Basil curse under his breath, Doctor Dawson hasn't act like himself lately, and my father has been working harder than usual. I guess Arden has changed everyone's life. Knowing this, I might as well help as much as I can. I wonder what has become of Arden. I hope everything is alright. If not, if only there was something that could be done. I've never had a friend like Arden. It feels as though I've known her for years. I guess that's what happens when you talk to Arden. Spend time with someone like Arden and it feels like you've known that someone for a LONG time. I still remember Arden's Japanese song. Ever since first hearing that song for the first time, I've been singing it to myself without any interruptions. It's hard to believe that Arden has some Japanese in her. But she is. Her mother is Japanese so I guess that's what makes her Japanese. I guess she's Scottish and Japanese. My heart tells me to find Arden. But I can not. Arden said that problem is between her and Professor Ratigan. I'll always remember her and every time I think about her, I'll sing her song. That's all I know from her. After hearing her stories, I now know that she has quite a family history. Isn't it obvious? I hope Arden made the right decision. I feel some what responsible for her. I didn't really want her to leave. But I decided not to make an argument. Starting a dispute would only make it worse. I just let her be. I'm sure she needs to be FREE! I'm sure she has always been energetic, free, and wild and I'm sure she'll always will be. But thinking of her makes not only sings that song but it almost always wants to pull me to the ground on my knees. I'll think of her always.

-Olivia

Olivia closed her journal and went into the room where Hiram Flaversham was. He was writing in his journal also.

Hiram's POV

"Wow. What a time! I can not believe I let Olivia enjoy time with her! Arden! But I must admit that her family history is quite sentimental. Basil told me everything that happened. Olivia and Arden went on a mission to find Julian and Emily. I must admit that was heroic to take that risk, especially for my daughter. After what the Professor did, I don't want to take any risk. I'm just happy that this is done and over with. And I must admit that it was very brave for those two to go out and find Julian and Emily; especially when they had to get past Ratigan's turf. I especially hope they didn't go into The Haunted Alley. I told Olivia not to go there. I'm sure they didn't. Olivia would never disobey me. Well anyway, so everyone knows how Arden left. I think it was because of a nightmare about the future. I don't know what it means, but I'm sure it's something serious. I've grown to like Julian and Emily. But sadly, they had to leave because Arden left. I think it was because of the nightmare about the future. Nightmares can mean very serious things. All I'm saying is that I don't know if I believe this nightmare Arden leaving us situation. I guess this one meant the future of our homes. I hope it didn't have anything to do with Professor Ratigan. If it does, Lord give me strength. If not, then I hope there won't be any problems. And to think this all started when we all met Arden for the first time. When she slapped Olivia that was when I felt like putting my foot down and slap Arden. I see why she would say not to say Ratigan's name. She's angry with him. I'm angry with him too after what he did to Olivia and me. I just hope she's okay about it now. Well since because Ratigan is finally out of Arden's life. I wonder what she's doing now. She's probably trying her best to hide from Ratigan. But who knows if she can keep it up. I hope she can. I can't stand another Rat Attack! Who knows what the professor might do to her if he finds her. I mean that locket must be pretty powerful. After seeing it, I see why Ratigan wants it so much. I wonder what Basil and Dr. Dawson think about this. I also wonder what my dear Olivia thinks about this. Basil told me about their little cat fight. But then some time later, Dr. Dawson told me how Arden and Olivia were getting along. I guess things changed over night. Well I'm just happy that Arden and Olivia were getting along. I also have a feeling that Olivia already knew about Arden's departure. I hope Arden did the right thing. I'm sure no one will forget her ways. I'm thinking of her as person who is real sensitive and hard. I guess she got that from her father. Arden's parents were really upset about the fact that their only daughter left her. I guess it was because Arden found them and now it's time for Arden's parents to find her. Ever since then, no one has seen them for days. It probably had something to do with the fact that Arden left them. Her song still buzzes through my head.

-Hiram Flaversham

Flaversham closed his journal and looked at Olivia.
"What were you writing?" asked Olivia.
"Nothing. Just some reminders." replied Flaversham. "I wonder what's going on at Baker Street." he thought.

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While Basil was studying the locket, Dawson was righting in his journal.

Dr. Dawson's POV

What going on here! Why did Arden leave us? I don't think that was the right thing. I found that very foolish. Arden could have at least brought her parents with her. This nightmare sounds like just a regular nightmare. People have nightmares all the time. Ever since Arden left, I've become curious. This nightmare sounds more like a psychic vision. Nightmares don't tell you the future. Yes, Ratigan caused her much pain but this bad dream surely doesn't mean anything. Does it? I'm sure it doesn't. I mean I've studied night time experiences back when I was in college. This shouldn't be true. Arden is probably just scared. Many children are afraid of Professor James Ratigan. That's probably the problem. Arden's fear must have created this nightmare of us all dying when Ratigan takes over London. I'm sure Ratigan won't take over London. That's highly doubtful. So all I'm saying is that I kind of don't believe this nightmare Arden leaving us situation. Some of this may be true. But the other part I highly doubt. What should I believe? I feel lost in this question of belief. But that song Arden sang in front of us all. It was really beautiful. All I know is that Julian and Emily probably won't see us again until they find Arden. I hope everything will be alright in the end.

-Doctor David Q. Dawson

Dr. Dawson closed his journal and looked at Basil studying. He was studying about Arden's locket. He found it very amazing. He was told about the nightmare. After hearing what Ratigan did, like Arden, he just KNEW this was going to happen. He has known Ratigan for as long as he can remember. Basil just knew this was right. He also took out his journal and wrote in it. But he doubted the part where he dies in the nightmare. He wrote this:

Basil's POV

No doubt about it! Arden is right! Her nightmare is some sort of vision. Julian and Emily better find Arden soon before something really bad happens. The only thing I disagree with is everyone dying. I don't believe that. Everything else sounds right. At least that's what I think. But if for some peculiar reason everyone dying is true, I've created a plan that has been thoroughly postulated. But we must make sure none of Ratigan's operatives find Arden before Julian and Emily do. If those incompetent thugs do go out to find Arden and bring her locket and/or Arden, I hope my incomparable plan will work! All we can do is think about Arden and how she is doing now. And who knows what that malevolent rat might do to her or any one for that matter. What has become of Julian, Emily, and Arden now? I'll never forget that song.

-Basil of Baker Street.

Basil closed his journal and got back to work. Mrs. Judson was watching from the kitchen. She took out her journal. She wrote:

Mrs. Judson's POV

I don't believe a thing! I don't believe any of this! This nightmare, the future of London! If Arden was standing right here in front of me right now, I'd say: I don't believe you! The only thing I still remember is that song.

-Mrs. Judson

Meanwhile, some where near a laundry building, a small mouse named Arden Diane Morgan Takamashi Pattison sat against a wall. She wrote on the wall: "Here lies Arden Diane Morgan Takamashi Pattison. Gone but not forgotten.

She was in for the end.

Angel of my nightmare. I'm ready for you to take me home! Home to heaven. The home of everlasting light..." she whispered softly. She sang her song

She closed her eyes. She fell asleep...

End