Chapter 14: Olivia's New Sister

Arden walked through the streets trying to find Hunter. She had escaped the burning boarding school, leaving Ratigan behind, not caring what would happen to him.
"Hunter where are you?" she asked herself. She started singing her Japanese song as she began to lose hope on where Hunter was.

She did not know how singing her song was going to help. She used to sing that song all the time since it was the lullaby Emily used to sing to her all the time. Arden figured that this was why she loved singing it so much.

While she sang, Arden looked everywhere for Hunter. She searched every searchable place Hunter could have gone to besides and was about to check Baker Street and the Flaversham home before she started losing hope and noticed tears of pain running down her face.

"My love, where have you gone? Don't leave me now that I've finally escaped that enemy of mine," asked Arden to herself, accepting the love she thought Hunter had for her. Arden's weakness made her fall on her knees in despair.

Arden weakly looked in front of her. As she saw many mouse people walk by, Arden began to remember the nightmare she had and how it was that terrible dream that led her to that evil place simply known as nowhere.

"Little do these people realize is that they're about to suffer great pain when my nightmare comes true," she whispered. Her nightmare reappeared in a vision.

After seeing her horrid vision, she started to run through the streets of London. She felt like flying.

Arden didn't realize she was passing by the Flaversham toy store. Her foot steps could be heard from inside. Olivia could hear them. At first, Olivia had no problem with the foot steps but then she started getting bothered with it. She got up from her seat and looked out the window. When she saw it was Arden, she busted out the door. Meanwhile, Arden fell back on her knees. She felt like nothing in this world.

"Arden? Arden?! Are you okay!" she asked loudly. Arden didn't answer. Olivia ran to her.
"Arden are you alright?" she asked. Arden looked at her and smiled with glee as she began jumping up and down with delight.
"Olivia! It's you!" she exclaimed. After jumping up and down, she hugged her very tightly.
"It's okay, Arden. I found out about Kanaka and your parents and I'm really sorry," replied Olivia.
"It's not your fault. It's mine. My parents once told me that I was a blessing but I don't believe that's true anymore. Now I have nothing. Kanaka's gone, Hunter is missing, and my parents are also gone! If only I had a brother and/or sister," said Arden.

Olivia brought her in to her home and Arden told Hiram Flaversham the same thing.
"Like I said to Olivia, It's not anyone's fault. It's mine. My parents once told me that I was a blessing but I don't believe that's true anymore. Now I have nothing. Allison's gone, Hunter is missing, and my parents are also gone! If only I had a brother and/or sister," she explained. Hiram then got an idea.
"So you're saying that you don't have a home and you don't have a sister or brother?" he asked. Arden nodded "yes".
"Would you like to live here with us? I'll adopt you. I have what it takes to do this. Trust me on this, Arden. Olivia can be your sister," offered Hiram. Arden smiled.
"You really mean it?" asked Arden. Hiram nodded. Arden hugged him.
"Oh thank you! Thank you! I'd love that very my much Mr. Flaversham!" she replied. Arden then looked at Olivia and she walked up to her with a smile.
"We're now sisters! Can you believe it?!" exclaimed Arden. As the two mice girls laughed and rejoiced, Arden and Olivia grabbed each others hands and started dancing around in a circle with glee and happiness.

Arden was the happiest of the two. She finally had a family, and though her good friend, Allison was lost, Arden would never forget the kindness she showed her. From that night on, Arden promised that she would do anything to have Allison back. However, life should go on, should it not?

That night, it was very peaceful. Arden looked at Olivia.
"I've never had a sister before," she said.
"Neither did I," replied Olivia.
"Are you my younger sister or older sister?" asked Olivia.
"Older," replied Arden.
"Oh alright," replied Olivia with out any complaints. Arden sighed.
"Do you remember the time I left you because of that nightmare and we sang that song?" asked Arden.
"Oh goodness! How could I forget!" asked Olivia.

"Well, I'm glad you remembered me," whispered Arden. "Now that we're new sisters, we'll remember each other forever," she said. Olivia smiled. They both went to sleep.