The Meeting Part 2

"TELL ME MORE!" cried Arden. Oliver was getting annoyed.

"Alright, alright," replied Julian. "Well, anyway…"

FLASHBACK:

October 27th 1874

The boys fought and fought for 25 minutes until the both of them were bruised. They looked at each other. They both saw each other with black eyes and bruises in their fur. They pulled out white flags and waved them.

"Truce?" asked Julian.

"Truce," replied Oliver. Julian got off Oliver, and he placed his arm on Oliver, and helped him walk. Oliver was more injured than he was.

"Stop it! I can walk by myself," said Oliver.

"No, I want to help you," replied Julian. They limped toward an alley way, and lived inside a box. Oliver pulled away from Julian.

"Like I said, I can walk by myself," Oliver said. A few seconds later, he fell. When he did, Julian tried to help him, but Oliver refused.

"Let me help you," replied Julian.

"I can do it!" returned Oliver. He crawled to the left side of the box, and sat there. Julian looked worried, yet he didn't help. He sat on the right side. As he looked at his twin brother, he wondered why even though they were twin brothers, they were very much different. The only thing they had in common was that they both wanted to be the leader.

All in one day, his and his brother's life has been turned upside down, and it was all because of what they will know forever as the train accident. He pictured there mother and father. His mother was a tall white mouse with bright green eyes. She had long brown hair, and was not only beautiful, but beautiful at heart. Her name Anna Marie Pattison. She was Arden's grandmother. His father was a tall lean mouse with tan fur like Julian and Oliver. His eyes were sapphire. He was gentle, talented, sweet, and loveable. He was Arden's grandfather. They didn't care if they hadn't any money. They were walking on a train track because they were leaving to find a new place to live. They left their home in Birmingham because a depression was going on. They had to leave, or they'd lose everything. Julian and Oliver were all alone with no friends any way. As they walked, the Train Accident occurred, and, well, here they were. These times in his life were flashing before Julian's eyes, while he looked at his brother. As he stared at his wounded brother, he thought about what things would be without him. How could he live without the only friend he ever had. He loved his brother, but sometimes, Oliver would get on his nerves. In fact, Julian has always thought that if he were to get injured, like right now, or sick, or even died, Oliver would go down with him.

After a long night of staring, and, later, sleeping, morning came, and Oliver was already gone when Julian noticed that he wasn't there. Julian looked outside of the box. He saw his brother breaking, ripping, and tearing trash. This was unusual.

"Oliver, what're you doin'" asked Julian.
"I'm trying to release my anger in the best way possible," replied Oliver.

"Well, you shouldn't hold on to your anger. You have to let go of it," returned Julian. Oliver glared and pushed him to the ground.

"I'm sorry, Julian, but times have changed. It's time to leave that behind. We've got to find a way to get back a life. Right now, we have no life! We need to find one!" implored Oliver.

Julian was misunderstood.

Julian's misunderstood look turned into a wicked smile.

"You're right, my brother. If we're gonna find a life, we'll do it together," he said. They shook hands on it.

They ran off, and headed off towards London, knowing that they'd find something there. Since Oliver was older be 15 seconds, Julian let him lead the way. There, they started committing crimes all over the place, and they were darn good at it. After a couple of years when the boys were 11 years old in 1876, they were discovered, and were then on the run.

Later on in life in 1880 when they were both 15 years old, Professor Ratigan found them, and made them join him. Julian and Oliver agreed to be two of his thugs. Immediately, Julian was doing very well, and earned the title of best thug. Oliver was the second best, but was determined to take the lead. The two twins became friends with Bill the Lizard, Bartholomew, and the thug who wore orange, and always had a cigar (all three were seen in the movie). Then came 1884 right before Julian first met Emily. Julian and Oliver were in a big fight. There was slapping, and arguing of all sorts.

"I'm not following your ways any more, brother! I follow no one, but Ratigan!" cried Julian.

"Two can play at that game!" cried Oliver. They fought and fought. They fought until they called truce! When they did, they shook on it, and walked away. Julian walked towards Bill.

"Are you alright, Julian?" asked Bill.

"I'm fine, but Oliver bit me!" cried Julian.

"Wow!" replied Bill. "Why'd you call a truce?" he asked.

"Because…well…he and I are brothers and we can't fight forever. How can I live without him?" replied Julian. Bill nodded.

March 29, 1885

Julian was waiting impatiently outside his bedroom door. His wife, a Japanese English mouse named Emily, was in pain and Julian was really bothered about this.

For those who don't remember, Julian is Arden's father and he was Ratigan's best thug.

Julian had tan fur, black pants, and a green turtle neck.

"Oh…that is it! I'm coming, Emily," called Julian. Julian came in there was complete silence. Emily was smiling. She was holding something in her arms. Emily was a gray furred mouse, black in a tight braid. She was holding a baby in a white bundle.

"Is she who I think she is?" asked Julian.

"Of course, Julian," replied Emily. Julian walked up to Emily who was lying on their bed. Julian sat with his wife and daughter.

"She looks like you," said Emily.

"She has your eyes," replied Julian. Emily giggled.
"So...what are going to call...is our baby a 'he' or 'she'?" asked Julian. Emily looked and saw what she needed to see.
"Girl," replied Emily.
"What should we call her," asked Julian.
"...Arden," replied Emily.
"You sure?" asked Julian.
"Absolutely...I think it's good. Do you think it's good?" asked Emily.
"...yes," replied Julian.
"Julian Morgan Pattison, I don't like that look. Why do you have that look on your face?" asked Emily.
"I'm worried about...you-know-what," replied Julian.

"You mean "Professor Padraic Ratigan"?" asked Emily.
"Well...yes; I have the feeling that he's out there still...trying to get you and me," replied Julian.
"Julian, it's over; there's no way he can find us. You remember the threat he put against you don't you?" asked Emily.
"How can I forget? It was a very horrid thing," replied Julian.

FLASHBACK:

April 4, 1884

Professor Padraic Ratigan was instructing Julian what he must do.
"Now Julian, I need you to go to Baker Street and find any information on Basil of Baker Street...and if you think that you can't even do that...you know the penalty," he instructed pulling out his bell. Julian saluted him.
"Whatever you say, Professor," replied Julian. Julian scurried off into the sewer and out to Baker Street. He passed by many mice. He even saw the Flaversham shop. "Those Flaversham toys are stupid," thought Julian. He kept running until he saw something that caught his eye. He stopped running and tried to take a closer look at what he thought he saw. He followed the shadow of the thing he saw. He followed the creature until the creature stopped. The creature stopped and gasped. She turned around.
"Why are you following me?" she asked.
"Oh sorry...I thought you were...hey come into the light," replied Julian. She came into the light and the creature was Emily! She was holding a basket of some kind. Julian spotted it and wondered.
"Ko nee chee wa sir," she said. Julian gazed at her blankly
"You don't understand "Japanese" do you?" asked Emily
"I-I...no," replied Julian.
"Not many in this country do. I'm Emily Diane Takamashi," returned Emily.
"I'm Julian Morgan Pattison," greeted Julian.
"So...on your way to some place I suppose?" asked Emily.
"Darn right, Emily," replied Julian. "I...have to leave. See ya later,"

He left Emily there to go to Baker Street. He saw the gold sign that read "Baker Street" and looked into a small window. He saw Basil and his former assistant Martin Jade Parker (who is Rita's brother. Remember Rita Smith Parker from Chpt. 5 from "U.T.F.R?") Basil was talking to Martin who was a rat like Rita. Martin was wearing a black long sleeved shirt, blue pants and a gray hat. Luckily, Basil didn't judge him because Martin was a rat. In fact, Martin was proud he was a rat. It never bothered him at all.
"So Basil, what has happened now?" asked Martin from inside.
"Well Martin, it turns out that Professor Padraic Ratigan is at it again. He has committed a crime that will be forever known as "The Tower Bridge Job"," explained Basil. Martin nodded letting Basil know he understood. Julian gasped and started to sneak inside. He snuck in as quietly as he could. He hid behind as he listened to Basil and Martin talk. The door bell rang and Mrs. Judson came out to answer it. She opened the door and it was Emily.
"Hello Miss Takamashi," greeted Mrs. Judson.
"Hello Mrs. Judson; are Basil and Martin home?" asked Emily.
"We're over here," informed Martin. Emily walked over to them.
"Hello Emily, had a nice day?" asked Basil.
"Oh yes, very nice it was. Anyway, here are the loaves of bread you asked for Basil," replied Emily. She reached into her basket and took out two loaves of bread.
"I'll take care of this," Mrs. Judson said. She took the bread and went back into the kitchen.
"Thank you, Emily," replied Basil. Emily smiled, nodded, and went away. Julian immediately snuck back out and tried to catch up to her.
"Emily!" he cried. Emily turned and smiled.
"Julian, how nice to see you again. How are you?" she asked.
"Uhh...uhh..." replied Julian. Julian ran away back to Basil's flat, but Julian couldn't keep his eyes off him. He stopped and went back to Emily.
"Emily would you like to go out with me?" he asked. Emily smiled.
"Oh why...yes; I would love to," replied Emily. She walked away and Julian smiled. He suddenly realized that he had forgotten about Professor Ratigan's demand. He rushed to Basil's flat, got his information, and went back to his boss's lair in time to meet up with Emily that night

At 7:00 P.M...

Julian came by near the Haunted Alley (from "After What Happened, Can I Still Win?") to meet up with Emily. Emily came out of the shadows and saw Julian there. They held hand in hand as they went inside The Haunted Alley. As they walked through, Julian could hear spooky voices, Emily started crying and her crying started making her bleed for some reason. Julian thought he heard Professor Padraic Ratigan's voice. Julian and Emily started running as fast as they could. But it was no good. They still heard the hissing of the malevolent rat! Scaly snakes and snarling cats surround the couple. They were surrounded by merciless beings. The snakes' mouths were covered by the blood of innocent of mice. Drowned in fear, Emily held on to Julian. Black street cats blocked their path. Julian quickly rolled under them. The couple ran out of their surroundings. When they finally reached out of The Haunted Alley, owls and hawks flew in a circle around them. As they them coming near, Julian took out a knife and stabbed them. The hawks, owls and snakes were killed instantly. Emily looked at Julian.
"I think...yes this is "The Haunted Alley". This is where people say The Napoleon of Crime was born. That's why we heard voices of him. You can hear the voices of his past," informed Julian. Emily looked at him.
"How do you know?" she asked.
"It's a long story," replied Julian. Julian explained to Emily his life. He talked about his past, his career with Ratigan, and what he thought of Emily. He thought Emily was a beautiful youthful mouse. Emily was surprised yet happy. She was happy for his honesty and his nice comment. She kissed him. Julian suddenly felt a change in his gut. He hugged Emily while his kissed his soon to be wife. What he didn't know what that Fidget was watching and he was really surprised. He went back to the rat Trap to tell the professor.
At 9:00 PM, Julian left for his boss's lair and met up with his best friends Bill the lizard and Bartholomew. Julian was happy because on his day with Emily, he proposed marriage to her and Emily and he was thinking about making Bill and Bartholomew be Arden's godfather.
"Where've you been?" asked Bill. Knowing Bill was his best friend, Julian told Bill about Emily and Bill and Bartholomew were rather surprised when Julian asked about being the godfather of Julian's future child who will be Arden. Bill and Bartholomew were honored but he frowned.
"Julian, I hate to burst your bubble but Professor Ratigan knows," he explained. Julian stood there blankly.
"He knows?" he asked.
"I know," said a dark voice. Julian turned around.
"Julian, you're already my best of the best, don't ruin it," threatened Ratigan. "If you don't break up with this Emily, you know what you'll expect." He pulled out his bell to make his point. Julian bowed his head. He walked off. He passed into the streets to meet up with Emily. Emily was told everything and she understood. Julian and Emily decided to leave that night immediately. Before he and Emily left, Julian wrote a letter to Bill and Bartholomew. Bill and Bartholomew got the letter. The letter said

Dear Bill and Bartholomew,

I am leaving. I've had enough. I'm leaving London, going to the Forests of Dean and I'm never coming back. Nothing is wrong, but it's just that I'm getting married. I'm marrying Emily. I don't care what the professor might do. I'm asking you to be the godfathers of my offspring. If you ever come by my child, watch her and don't let Ratigan get her. I just know that he'll try to do something. I can't let that happen. Remember me and don't forget about this. You probably won't see me ever again; farewell my friends.

Sincerely, Julian Morgan Pattison

Bill and Bartholomew looked at each other and sighed.

April 5th 1884

The next day, Julian and Emily were married and started their life in the Forests of Dean not knowing that their daughter will be having the most dangerous, strangest life ever.

END FLASHBACK

Julian and Emily thought about all of this and were worried. Arden watched and wondered without realizing what they were thinking or talking about.

END FLASHBACK

Arden was surprised at everything she heard.

"I.. I don't want to hear any more," she whispered. She turned and ran away as fast as she could before Oliver could say anything.

August 9th 1898

Arden was sitting down and reading. Almost two months had past by since Oliver had told her the past, and Arden was still upset. Suddenly, Olivia came in!

"Arden! Someone sent you a letter. Do you know anyone named 'Oliver'?" said Olivia.

"Yes," replied Arden. She snatched the letter, and read it.

"What's it say?" asked Olivia.

Dear Arden,

I've found…your parents…

Sincerely, Oliver…