Somewhere on the streets of London, Higgins and the Irregulars were searching the port for Basil. They searched high, they searched lo, but they found nothing. All of a sudden, Slyder the snake stuck his head out from the sewer. Higgins hid behind a barrel and watched in fear as the snake turned and slithered away, with a group of ruffians on his back. Not far behind, a black airship with a yellow R came out from the chimney, with Fidget peddling away, with Doran at the helm, and Mrs. Ratigan standing proudly on deck.

When they had gone, Higgins out two fingers in his mouth and gave a loud whistle. The other Irregulars came out of their hiding spots and ran towards him. He whispered to them, telling them what he saw. Up in the sky, Cyril circled the Thames. Then they saw Higgins waving a white cloth. Knowing that he had found something, the pigeon flew backwards to find Toby, Dawson, and Relda. Although he hit his head on a boat's mast along the way.

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Meanwhile down in the sewers, Basil and Rosa were still tied to that pole, their faces turned away from each other, hurt, sadden, and depressed. Suddenly, there was the sound of water rushing in threw the sewers and to the spot where Basil and Rosa were tied. Basil tried to free himself again, but it was no good. Rosa however, began to perk up a little.

Rosa: A million dreams ago or was it one or two

I dreamed a dream and it was you

Just then the dream came true

Don't come any closer

Unless you can stay, unless you can stay

Unless there's a way

Unless I can say I'm sorry

And never let you go away

Water came in, it rose up to their feet.

Basil: The best of you, the best of me

To me it would be the best that there could ever be

Unlikely pair, though we may be

We strike a special spark for all the world to see

Such dangerous games we love to play

Though who will get the best of whom it's hard to say

Rosa: We lend the world with little style

And best of all we do it with a little smile

The water was now rising up to their waists.

Basil/Rosa: The best of times are ours together

Though some may say the best is past

We are the living proof that someone knew

To save the best for last

Rosa: Like China tea, the best of plans

The kind that makes the best of foes and best of friends

And to this brew, if you agree

We simply add the rest of you, the rest of me

Now the water was reaching their shoulders.

Basil/Rosa: The best of you, the best of me

Making last

This one apology past

The best of us

The water rose up over their heads, but Basil and Rosa didn't care. They held hands and closed their eyes. Suddenly, four little figures dove into the water and swam towards Basil and Rosa. It was the Irregulars. Higgins, Mike, Clark, and Harry used their pocket knives to cut away the ropes, freeing Basil and Rosa. Higgins and Harry carried Basil to the surface while Mike and Clark carried Rosa with them.

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Out of the sewers, Dawson, Relda, the Irregulars, Cyril, and Toby crowded around Basil and Rosa, both whom were already coughing out water and trying to catch their breath.

Dawson: Basil, are you alright?

Basil: Dawson? What are you doing here?

Dawson: Looking for you. Lucky for you, the boys spotted Ratigan's airship leaving port, otherwise we-

But Basil happily leapt up, shook Dawson's hand rapidly, kissed Relda on the cheek, and gave Higgins a head noggin.

Basil: Ha, ha! I can't tell you how happy I am to see you all!

Toby gave Basil a friendly lick and he wagged his tail happily.

Basil: I'm happy to see you too, Toby.

Billy: And we're happy to see Miss Spellcove alive too.

Rosa: Actually, Spellcove is not my last name. It's really Ratigan. I'm his daughter.

Everyone stared at Rosa in disbelief.

Higgins: Are you kidding me?! You're his daughter?!

Billy: I didn't know Ratigan married!

Clark: Who'd want to marry that dirty rat?

Rosa: My mum did. She's the leader of the Anti-Basil League, and was the brains behind the prison breakout, the thefts, Olivia's kidnapping, and framing Basil for my supposed death.

Cyril: But there's one thing I don't understand. If you're alive, whose body was it that the police found?

Rosa: That was my sister, Mara. She died of a sickness when we came to London.

Dawson: Then that explains everything.

Basil: And believe me, Mrs. Ratigan is just as cruel as her late husband.

Relda: Well what about his daughter? I mean, she lied to all of us. She's his offspring.

Basil: Now, now. You mustn't be so hard on her. As you can see, she is no longer with the League. As you can see, there are bruises and scars on her face, arms and legs, and her dress is torn and ripped. Judging by the cruel torment she received, it indicates that she is no longer close with her mother.

Rosa: I hate my mother!

Basil: With a good reason.

Dawson: She did this to you? Heavens!

Rosa: Mama lied to me. She told me and Mara that everyone hated our family because of Basil. She even told us that father was killed by Basil on the night of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Higgins: I see. You thought you were doing the right thing by avenging your father and frame Basil for a gruesome crime? Instead, you would help your mama commit the biggest crime of the century!

Relda: Your mother must've been the one who tried to have me killed by that pet snake of hers. But I managed to escape by hiding in a warehouse.

Basil: She only wanted me to suffer first, by getting rid of Relda, and then kidnap Miss Flamhammer. We must find her before the coronation ends!

Dawson: Coronation?

Basil: Mrs. Ratigan is really Lady Caroline in disguise! She attempts to finish what Ratigan started by becoming Queen and take over all of Mousedom!

Cyril: Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go!

Basil, Dawson, Rosa, and Relda climbed onto Toby's back, while the Baker Street Irregulars got onto Cyril's back, and they all left for Westminster Abbey.

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At Buckingham Palace, Mrs. Ratigan, already disguised as Lady Caroline, was in Queen Moustoria's room, sitting by the mirror and putting powder on her face. She wore a fancy red dress, with a red royal robe around her shoulders. Doran entered the room disguised as a guard.

Doran: It's time to go, My Lady. Everyone's heading for the Westminster Abbey.

Mrs. Ratigan: Good.

She turned and grinned malevolently at the tied and gagged Queen Moustoria. Fidget carried her away like a sack of potatoes. She turned to the mirror and gazed her photograph of husband, Professor Ratigan.

Mrs. Ratigan: I've finally avenged your death, my darling. If you could be alive to witness this event.

At last, my revenge is complete

I shall be Queen and everyone will grovel at my feet

While that one man everyone looks down upon

His days are numbered, he is as good as gone

But they have no idea that they have all been fooled

At my wishes

Basil of Baker Street has died

His spirit has died for the better

Vendetta

Vendetta

(vocalizes) VENDETTAAAAAA!

She cackles wickedly as she and everyone leave for Westminster Abbey.