Bonjour, mes amies...OK, that's all the French I know. Let's just move on, shall we?

FairyTales And Pixie Dust: Yeah, I could see the rest of Ratti's Mufasa speech going something like "Remember who you are; you are my daughter and the one true Queen of Mousedom..." I dunno. YAYZ, I'm glad you're happy!

LuluCalliope: Be my guest, my friend! Just please be careful not to kill him, I need him alive for my next chap.

Sorceress of the Nile: Yeah, poor guy. IKR, that scene is so very epic! Oh Terra, I absolutely love you...you're so honest with your violent nature!

Here, Wallace and Danielle's wedding begins, and Basil plans to crash the party. As usual, I don't own boo.

St. Paul's was bustling with excitement. Many mice had gathered in the cathedral to see the wedding. Writers from local newspapers gathered in the back, preparing to write about the marriage of the daughter of London's most successful crime lord and the son of the country's stupidest nobleman. It was the wedding everyone would be talking about.

As the mice watched, Wallace and Danielle made their way to the altar. Danielle could feel the people's eyes glaring at them. She knew many still harbored great resentment towards her father and thought little of Wallace's father. She looked over at Wallace. Her groom either didn't feel the eyes or didn't care. She gulped and continued walking.

The priest began the ceremony. "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join Danielle Mary Ratigan and Michael John Wallace the Third in holy matrimony," he spoke. "But what exactly IS marriage? Is it two souls joining together to become one? Is it just a silly commitment made between two mice? Well, my friends, this is what I think marriage is..."

"Oh good Lord, we've got a rambler," Wallace muttered to himself.

Basil and Olivia ran to St. Paul's. They headed for the front door, but were blocked by a large mouse acting as an usher.

"Sorry, folks, wedding going on in there, invited guests only." Then, the usher recognized the detective. "Hey, you're Basil of Baker Street, the great detective! You here on a case?"

"Um, yes, actually," Basil fibbed. "Someone has been stealing hymnals from the church pews recently, and I'm here to investigate and see if there are any possible leads."

"Well then go right on ahead." The usher stepped aside. Basil tipped his hat. "Thank you, my good man." He ran in, but the usher blocked Olivia. "Sorry, kid. Invited guests and detectives only."

"And that, my children, is what I believe a marriage is," the priest finished his sermon.

"Oh thank God!" Wallace cried out. "Can we PLEASE go on with the rest of the ceremony?"

The priest sneered at Wallace. "Very well. If anyone should have any reason why these two should not be wed, speak now or forever hold your peace."

"I have a reason!" a voice from the back of the church called. Everyone turned to see Basil running down the aisle. Many whispered to one another about what could be going on.

"Basil?" Danielle asked, her heart leaping a little.

"Danielle, I need to talk to you," Basil gasped, trying to catch his breath from running.

"This isn't a good time, Mr. Basil," Wallace told him. "We're in the middle of a wedding."

"Step aside now, you cad!" Basil shot back, pushing Wallace back a bit. A few mice gasped.

"Me, a cad? You kiss my fiancée while she's betrothed to me, and I'M the cad?" More mice gasped.

"Well at least I don't plan to marry rich young ladies and then MURDER them so that I can inherit their fortunes!" The whole congregation gasped.

Wallace grabbed Danielle's shoulders and turned her to face him. "Danielle, my love, don't listen to him, he's insane."

"Danielle, please, you have to listen to me," Basil told the bride, yanking her in his direction. "I know you overheard what I said last night, about not being able to love. I just want you to know that I am so sorry and that it's not true. I CAN love. It's just been so hard for me to try and reopen my heart. I was always so afraid of suffering another heartbreak."

"I understand," Danielle replied. "You were devastated when Evelyn died. I can see where you'd be afraid."

"Land sakes, Mr. Baker Street, I must admit that I never knew you were ever involved with a woman before," the priest commented.

Basil sighed. "It's a long story, Father."

"Yes, well, I think we've had enough length added to this ceremony," Wallace interrupted. "Please continue, Father."

"No! I will not let you take away the woman that I love!" Basil yelled. The entire congregation gasped again.

Danielle blinked. "What...What did you just say?"

Basil sucked in his breath and nervously took Danielle's hand. "I love you, Danielle Ratigan. I don't care if your father was my greatest foe or my greatest friend, or if he left you richer than the Queen or poor as a louse...I love you, and I want to be with you."

Danielle smiled. "Oh, Basil, I love you, too!" She ran into Basil's arms. The congregation applauded as they embraced.

"Need I remind you, Danielle, that I still have the Flaversham girl in my clutches, and if you refuse me then she may not live to see tomorrow," Wallace spoke up. Danielle tensed up in Basil's arms.

"Don't listen to him!" came another voice from the back. Everyone turned again to see Olivia running up to the altar, followed by the usher.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Wallace, she slipped right under me," he told Wallace. "She's a fast little bugger!"

"Olivia!" Danielle cried out, running to the little girl and scooping her in her arms. "Oh thank goodness you're all right!"

"Wallace lied to you!" Olivia announced. "He never had me in his clutches! I was with Basil and the others the whole time!"

Danielle turned to face Wallace, fire in her eyes. "Wallace, you are a rotten, dirty, lying, cheating, despicable excuse for a mouse, and this wedding is off!" The congregation cheered as she went back to hugging Basil and Olivia.

Wallace growled. "Don't think that I will be beaten that easily!" He ran over, grabbed Olivia away from Danielle and ran out the door. "Follow me and the girl is dead!" he shouted as he ran.

Danielle screamed. "Olivia! Oh God, Wallace will kill her!"

"Then we don't have a moment to lose! Come on!" Basil dashed out the door after Wallace, with Danielle close behind.

Aww, Basil and Danielle have admitted their feelings for each other! I just adore good old fashioned mushy romance, don't you?

OK, the part where Basil crashes the wedding is heavily inspired by the end of Shrek...yeah, I tend to "borrow" elements from movies and shows that I like for my fanfics. Hey, I never said that I was a professional authoress.

Ooh, big climatic chase scene coming up next chap! Better hold on to your socks! Hope to see you guys there!

All my best, DiscordantPrincess.