Mice of all kinds arrived at the Mansion, checking in coats of all kinds. They soon walked to the stairs leading to the ballroom, where they were welcomed with large tables of food, cheese, and champagne. Many mice danced in the center of the ballroom, including Elijah and Rosalie, he picked her up, spinning her around making her laugh. The band was playing a merry tune, but in the foyer, Ratigan was pacing back and forth with Bernie watching him "You have to tell her. Everything."

He remained silent as Bernie patted him on the back "I know it seems hopeless, but you need to do this.." Ratigan adjusted the satin blue cravat around his neck, and slicked back his black hair. He walked into the ballroom, spotting Rosalie in a beautiful dark purple strapless gown, that twirled as she spun around. She also noticed Elijah smiling with her, as they clapped when the song was over. Ratigan confidently walked down the stairs, Elijah sending him daggers of hate.

"What is he still doing here?" Elijah muttered. Rosalie nudged him as Ratigan approached the two. Ratigan swiftly grabbed Rosalie's hand and kissed it, making her smile "Rosalie, you look beautiful." She blushed and commented back "I thought you didn't take part in frivolity like this.." she joked.

The conductor of the orchestra raised his voice "And now everyone, we would like to ask a gentleman to choose a young lady he did not escort tonight, and ask them to join in the King and Queen's waltz." The piano started to play as Elijah looked at Rosalie with caution, then tapped Nellie on the shoulder. Rosalie and Ratigan stared at each other with a slight awkwardness. Ratigan smiled and grabbed Rosalie's hands, pulling them into a waltz position. Rosalie pulled in closer, adding a warmth between the two.

The singer on stage began to sing softly:

You're in my arms.. and all the world is calm

The music playing on for only two…

So close together.

And when I'm with you

So close, to feeling alive.

Ratigan spun her out and she stumbled "Sorry.. I don't dance.." he smiled and whispered "If you can play piano, you can dance."

A life goes by,

Romantic dreams must die.

So I bid my goodbye

And never knew.

Elijah started to stare as him and Nellie spun around, him growing more and more angry as Rosalie and Ratigan danced.

So close, was waiting,

Waiting here with you.

And now, forever, I know

All that I wanted

To hold you so close.

So close to reaching

That famous happy end.

Almost believing

This one's not pretend.

And now you're beside me,

And look how far we've come.

So far we are. So close...

At this point, it felt as if the two were the only two in the room. Ratigan picked her up, spinging her around, making her smile. They gracefully moved around the dance floor, Rosalie no longer feeling awkward or uncomfortable, because she had an inkling, somehow they were meant to be..

They paused. Ratigan looked into her eyes "Rosalie-"

Elijah patted Rosalie on the shoulder as she reluctantly moved back with Elijah, letting go of Ratigan's hand slower than usual. Elijah wrapped his arm around her waist, leading her back into a waltz. Ratigan was blocked by the other dancers..

Oh how could I face the faceless days

If I should lose you now?

.. that is when he realized.. Rosalie was better off with someone like him.. What could he offer her with a life in the sewers.. to spend her entire life either in hiding or on the run. He slowly stepped back and headed back up the stairs, tempted to look back at his love.. but didn't turn back.

We're so close to reaching

That famous happy end,

And almost believing,

This one's not pretend.

Let's go on dreaming

For we know we are...

So close, so close

and still so far...

Ratigan and Bernie left out the door, right as the dong ended. Rosalie looked up at the top of the stairs, noticing that Ratigan had left. Her face saddened as Elijah touched her bare shoulder "Are you alright my love?"

She hesitated, and rubbed a small tear from her eye "Yes. Yes I'm fine." She smiled as Elijah kissed her, she let go gently and backed away. Richard noticing her walk outside to the balcony, as tears rolled down her face.. to him that meant one thing.. she had fallen in love, but not with Elijah.

The next morning, Ratigan and Bernie wandered around the slums of London.. Until they finally ended up at a lonely bar. The lady bartender walked up to the two "Merry Christmas.. What can I get ya.."

He stayed silent as she brought out a small cup with some brandy in it "Free for a broken heart." She said "Merry Christmas." Bernie fidgeted in his seat as he finally watched Ratigan move into his pocket, bringing out a small box containing a large diamond ring. Bernie slapped his head "Oh my gosh. You we're going to ask her to marry you weren't you? Before I granted your wish and sent us back.. I am such an idiot."

"If anyone is an idiot.. It should be me.. Who was I kidding. What can I give her? You saw my past and my present.. I should just evaporate now into dust."

Bernie sighed "But what about Rosalie? She's everything to you.. Everyone can see it!" he shook his head "So you're just gonna let Elijah win." He watched Ratigan stay silent "And Just when I thought things started to look up.." he patted Ratigan on the shoulder "Just because your story doesn't have a happy beginning.. It doesn't hinder who you are going to be." Bernie watched him soften, hoping that would do the trick.

The sound of laughter came from a table in the back, in curiosity Bernie started to listen:

"Oy, so what is your plan after the weddin?" a gruff mouse said.

One thug laughed "I mean, who knew you were gonna inherit money like that?" he was quickly hushed.

"Well.." the man began "This is not only a lucky day for Rosalie.. but for me as well.."

Ratigan and Bernie leaned in to the conversation at the mentioning of her name.

"Before the sun sets.. I will be a very wealthy man.." he sniffled "And widow.." he laughed along with the boys "Till death do us part eh?" he made a slicing motion across his neck, as Ratigan and Bernie swiftly walked out, until Bernie tripped over his scarf, making the glasses break. Elijah quickly looked up and made contact with Ratigan's yellow eyes "Get them!"

The chase was on! The boys started to chase the two up the street, across alley after alley as they laid across a wall. Bernie huffed out of breath "Go.. There isn't much time.. I can keep them distracted."

"Bernie they'll kill you."

"I'm an angel. I don't have to worry about that." Bernie sighed "Now GO!" Bernie ran the opposite way, averting their attention. Ratigan ran across each street, hoping to find the church.. to warn Rosalie.

Rosalie paced back and forth after she was prepared in her gown. The beautiful long sleeve white gown reached the floor, followed by a glittering veil trailing behind her. She suddenly stopped at the answer of someone at her door "Knock, Knock." Richard walked through the door, smiling "You look so beautiful." He noticed the panicked look on her face "Are you alright?"

"Yes." she said shortly "Just excited."

"Is this what you want?" Richard said "Are you happy?"

Rosalie's eyes widened "Of course I do! I mean…. Yes. I am happy. Very happy." She looked around nervously as Richard walked up to her, one hand in his hand, the other touching her face "You look just like your mother.." he motioned her to the mirror, looking at herself as she moved a piece of hair out of her face. Richard held both of her shoulders "Whatever you decide.. Your daddy will always love you."

Rosalie softened and looked at herself once more. She turned around "Daddy I-" she looked behind to notice he had disappeared. With no time to think, the wedding march began to play. Her father walked her down the aisle as she smiled at her groom, who motioned her to walk faster. She made it to the end as Elijah quickly grabbed her. The priest, a white mouse started the ceremony:

"Dearly beloved-"

"Yes, Yes can we hurry to the important part." He looked around nervously and grabbed her hand "We are an eager couple in love." he smiled. The priest stood shocked and continued "Well, alright then.. Elijah Robert Lockson, do you take Rosalie Ann Hampstead as your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold.. in sickness and in health-"

"Yes, yes, a million times yes!" Elijah said, smiling at his bride.

"Rosalie Ann Hampstead, do you take Elijah Robert Lockson as your lawful wedded husband.. To have and to hold, in sickness and in health till death do you part?"

Rosalie looked around nervously, making eye contact with her father who shrugged his shoulders "I-I do." She gulped as the priest looked around "If anyone belives this union should not take place… speak now, or forever hold your piece.." he looked into the many church seats "With the power-"

"Stop! Please!.. I object!" a voice rang through the aisle. Rosalie turned around as her heart leapt in her chest "James? What are you doing here?"

"Rosalie, I-" Ratigan began "I can't let you do this.. I need to talk to you."

She rolled her eyes "Oh now you want to talk.." she motioned to the audience watching "Well it doesn't seem like a good time... probably after my honeymoon." Ratigan grabbed her hand "Please Rosalie-"

Elijah burst between them "This is ridiculous! Interrupting a man's wedding.." he leaned into his face "I don't think you would want your secret to be revealed, is that what you want?"

"I think there are more secrets you contain Elijah." Ratigan turned to the audience "Everyone, Elijah Lockson is a fraud.. he is marrying Miss Rosalie Hampstead, for her mass amount of inheritance!"

Elijah started to laugh "Oh this is precious! he is making up a lie to come between me and my bride!" he cackled "This lowly pianist is in love with Rosalie!" the audience began to chortle with him as Rosalie turned to the grey rat "James.."

Elijah turned back to the people "But what you don't know is that this rat is not even a pianist at all! Are you? This was just a jest to have Rosalie fall in love with him!" they continued to laugh as Elijah grabbed her hand "Rosalie my darling, lets finish this.." he attempted to kiss her when Rosalie broke away.

She walked down the small steps, grabbing Ratigan's face "James is this true?" he held her hand "There is something else.. He is planning on killing you." She gasped along with the entire church.

"OH now you spoiled the surprise!" Elijah grabbed Rosalie and held a knife to her throat as Richard stood up "Now hold on! What?! Let go of my daughter at-"

Elijah smiled "Tut, Tut! One more step and she'll die.."

Rosalie whimpered "Elijah, how could you… we trusted you, took you in like family, you loved me."

"I love money a little more my dear.. but it seems you had your own reservations." He motioned to Ratigan, who scowled at him.

"Please! Don't hurt her! I'll give you anything.. Please.. This can't be true." Richard pleaded

Ratigan touched his shoulder "It is true.. I heard him.. he fooled you.. he fooled all of you"

Elijah looked at the priest "Well, if you don't mind finishing these vows, me and my little wife will be on our way." Rosalie elbowed Elijah in the stomach, making him let go. She ran into Ratigan's arms as he held her protectively. Elijah walked to the two as Bernie swung in on a rope at the top of the church, he suddenly kicked Elijah out of the way and ended up on the floor "I wanted to do that since we met him."

The six thugs that had chased Bernie burst through the doors, Elijah shouted "Change of plans boys, grab any loot you can!" everyone, including Rosalie and Ratigan began to defend themselves in a large fight.

Rosalie kicked a thug in the groin, making him fall over. Ratigan was behind her as she shouted "Why did you leave last night?"

"I promised Elijah I wouldn't speak to you again." He pushed a thug out of the way, he turned around and smacked a thug that was about to grab Rosalie. She frowned "When you left-" she turned around, knocking a thug to the floor "When you left, It practically ripped my heart out! I had so much to tell you!" she grabbed another man and head butted him. When the smoke cleared, she turned and smiled at him "But you came back.. and now I feel complete again."

They looked around at the mess of thugs on the ground "We make a pretty good team!" she smiled.

Ratigan sighed "You have no idea."

All of the audience had watched as two guards grabbed Elijah and held him on each arm as he struggled "You don't deserve her! A rat like you doesn't deserve a happy ending!"

Bernie shouted "Ratigan!" the sun was starting to disappear as Ratigan looked up at his arm, it was starting to glow and evaporate into nothing. He fell over in pain as his legs started to glow.

Rosalie held his head, leaving one arm on his chest "James."

"His time is up! His time is-" Elijah's mouth was covered as all the onlookers looked on in sadness.

Rosalie whispered "There has to be something I can do.."

He held her hand "You've already done enough.. you gave me a home, and a family.." Rosalie quirked an eyebrow "You have children?"

"We have children, inherited.. but they are still ours.. P.J, Alexander.. and a little girl named Victoria." She smiled as tears started to roll down her face. He was fading fast, and was able to still talk to her "Do you know what the best part of today was?"

She raised an eyebrow as Ratigan used his free hand to gently touch her face "I got to fall in love with you, all over again."

In an impulse, Rosalie kissed him softly on the lips as he disappeared into glowing dust. She sat, holding her hands to her face, lightly sobbing. Suddenly, the church began to shake violently as things started to disappear, Bernie urgently tugged on the sleeve of Rosalie's white dress "Rosalie, you did it!"

"The kiss worked." She said. Everyone started to magically evaporate into nothingness. First Richard and Nellie, then the people in the audience, the thugs, and even Bernie.

Rosalie shouted "Bernie!" running towards him and disappearing into nothing.

The last person left was Elijah "N-NO! This is impossible! NOOO!" he disappeared as everything went black.

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