Chapter 3 of the When the sun sets! I trouble writing this chapter. I had trouble choosing which way to take the story. But I hope it isn't too bad.

Disclaimers: I don't own Hugo or any of it's content. All rights belong to their rightful owners.

January, 24, 1939

Hugo's face scrunched up in deep thought as he carefully read the letter again. It was surprise that he was even considering the offer. He wouldn't have thought about the offer at all if Mama Jeanne and Isabelle hadn't mentioned traveling. Mama Jeanne wanted the two of them to do some travelling while we were still young. He didn't like the idea too much, but Isabelle seemed to love it. She liked it so much that she started to discuss plans on where they could go with Mama Jeanne. It was quite funny watching them discuss plans, even though our financial situation could not provide for half the places they discussed about. The idea of an "adventure" or something seemed to excite Isabelle.

Hugo sighed. If they were going to travel, then they couldn't get a better offer than this. The letter itself was from a Canadian who by chance had seen his magic show and apparently he was mesmerizes by it. The man had wished to have Hugo Quebec City in Canada to perform at a theater he owned. He was also allowed to stay at a room that he would have for him. And what was the best out of it was that it was charge free, as long as he kept working for him at the theater. Of course he could choose how long he worked for him. He can stay there as long as liked charge free for the time span of him performing at the theater. It was great deal, but the problem was that he could only bring along one person. Choosing it between Mama Jeanne and Isabelle would tear him apart.

"Dear, are you feeling alright?"

Hugo looked up reading and stared at Mama Jeanne oddly for a bit. "Of course, why would I not be?" Hugo asked in confusion.

"Well, I'm not sure, but you looked like you had a terrible headache," Mama Jeanne answered.

"No, I'm fine. I was just reading this letter," Hugo assured.

"What does it say?" She questioned him.

"Nothing. You don't have to worry about it Madame," Hugo reassured.

"I do need to worry about it if it bothers you that much." She insisted.

"No really you-"

"Hugo," she interrupted.

Hugo let out a defeated sigh and gave the letter to her. He knew better not to fight back when she used that tone. It always seemed to scare him when she used that tone. He remained silent while Mama Jeanne read the letter. She seemed to be beaming by the time she finished the letter. He never seen her smile like that since Papa George had passed away, which was quite some time ago.

"We need to tell Isabelle about this!" Mama Jeanne told Hugo in excitement.

"No, we're not. I'm going to reject the offer." Hugo dismissed.

"Why?" Mama Jeanne asked in confusion.

This was why he didn't want her to read the letter. It was going to get difficult to explain to her that he was going to turn it down. "It says I can only take one companion, which means you or Isabelle are going to have to stay behind."

"I won't be going though, so that won't be a problem," Mama Jeanne assured.

"You won't be going?" Hugo asked in confusion.

"Of course not. These bones of mine are too brittle for sailing," she answered.

Even if he wasn't choosing between the two of them, it was still difficult to leave Mama Jeanne behind. "Isabelle won't like the idea of leaving you behind all alone," Hugo said in an attempt to convince her otherwise.

"I won't be alone. I was planning on going down to my relatives. I can stay there until you guys get back," she assured as she started to take the traveling plans into her hands.

Hugo tried to convince her otherwise, but she was taking none of it. She was determined to get us to Canada. It wasn't long until he gave up and just started to write a reply to the man who sent the letter. And soon enough he was starting think of plans. If he was going, then was going to make the best out of it.

January, 28, 1939

Isabelle stood by the station as she waited for Hugo to come. Today was one of few days they had before they would go on traveling. "Business trip" is what Hugo like to call it. She was skeptical at first. She didn't like leaving Mama Jeanne behind, but Mama Jeanne had convinced her that she wasn't going to be alone. So with that problem solved, she jumped the idea of traveling. It was truly sensational. She was going to get a true adventure like the ones in the books. She couldn't wait to write about when she got there. It still saddened her that Mama Jeanne wasn't coming along. Which was why she was has to write with extra care, so that Mama Jeanne was didn't miss out on anything. She smiled, it was going to be a fascinating trip.

"You sure look excited," Hugo said as he walked up to her.

"Oh yes, we're going to the theaters!" It was true that she was also excited about the theater. Since they didn't have much time before they left, they were going to the theaters and that did excite her very much.

"You sure that's all your excited about?" Hugo asked with a raised eyebrow.

Isabelle grinned. "We're going on an adventure!" She added with excitement.

Hugo's smile widened. He was foolish to think that Isabelle wouldn't have like the idea of leaving Paris. It was doltish really. He chuckled to himself. He remembered when she used that to describe him to the station inspector. It seemed like it was only yesterday, but it had already been 8 years since then.

"What's so funny?" Isabelle asked in confusion.

Hugo just gave her an amused grin and shook his head as he started to walk towards the theater.

"Come on Hugo, tell me. It's not a secret right?" Isabelle whined as she trailed behind him.

"Doltish," Hugo simply answered and gave a good hearted laugh.

"Doltish?" Isabelle repeated in confusion.

"Yes, doltish," Hugo said again as he sped away from the fury that was going to come.

Hugo and Isabelle walked hand in hand into the theater. It was a friendly gesture. Something they did often whenever they went out. They already did it countless times before, it was natural for them. They enjoyed doing it. It reminded them that there was someone besides them. It especially helped Hugo. He was alone for so long that it was reassuring that she was next him. That he wasn't alone anymore. Sometimes he would think that this was all a dream, but Isabelle would always be there with him. He dreaded that idea. If he were to wake up and all of this turned out to be nothing but a dream, then it would be better off as not waking up. But he knew that wasn't happening this was all real and Isabelle's hands were real.

"Hugo! Isabelle," a man called out gleefully.

They both looked up and found the theater manager coming up. They were frequent customers and the man was always happy to see us in his theater. It was ironic, the first time they were here he threw us out saying that he never wanted to see us again. Of course he wasn't happy when he saw us the second time. But that changed quickly when he saw Papa George behind us. He said something about being an honor having George Melies in his theater and how his kids are always welcome in the theater. After that the manger was nothing but nice to the two of them.

"It's great to see you lads back!" The manager said with joy.

"Yes, it truly is! I can't wait for another breath taking adventure!" Isabelle almost squealed.

Hugo nodded in agreement.

"Well then will you be watching a film tonight?" The manger questioned with a grin.

"Yes, we will be. I also believe that it's going to be our last for a while," Hugo paused for a bit in thinking. "So I was wondering, do you have anything special tonight?"

"The last?" The manger asked disappointed.

"Yes, Isabelle and I will be going to Canada for a business trip," Hugo answered.

Isabelle rolled her eyes at his answer. It wasn't a business trip to her, but she remained silent about it.

"A business trip?" The manager said in disbelief.

"Yes, a business trip. It was unbelievable for me as well," Hugo told the manager with a chuckle. Which made the manager give small chuckle himself.

"I hope you enjoy your trip, and as for you film…" the manager trailed off as he went into thinking. "Ah yes! I have managed to get my hands on a Melies film, I'm sure you've seen it though."

Isabelle's eyes brighten from the mention of the film. "A Papa George's film!" She exclaimed.

Hugo smiled, they actually saw all the films that were found, but they would never get tired of those films. "We'll watch it. How much would it be? I'm sure it was difficult to find, so I can pay extra," Hugo asked as he went to pull his wallet.

"No charge! Not this time. This time it's on me. Since it's your last time," the manager replied with a wink

"Oh no! We-"

"I insist," the manager interrupted. "Now you lads go to screen 4. I'll ready it for just the two of you," he added and walked away.

Hugo let out an amused sigh and they went to hand in hand to their movie.

Yes I am taking them to Canada. I thought it would cool to get them out of the country, especially with world war 2 looming over the horizon. It would've been bad if Hugo had to participate in world war 2. Since it would unlikely for him to come back alive, and that would destroy my story.

I promise the next chapter or the chapter after will be better. It may take some time to pick up pace now.