Chapter 1:
While in the city of London everywhere was peaceful. The fear of Ratigan had died down. But his cruel memory lived on in one mouse's mind. That night Basil stared out the window in his dressing robe.
''Dawson I don't like it one bit'' he grumbled turning away the window smoking his pipe.
''But Basil surely with Ratigan gone is a good thing'' said Dawson sitting in his chair.
Basil sat in his chair across from where Dawson sat. Beside the leg was a brand new violin.
''I guess that is a good point but I feel wicked deeds aren't yet done'' said Basil putting a hand on his head.
Dawson shook his head at this. This wasn't like Basil to think such thoughts. It felt a part of his friend had changed during the years. He was still the young handsome charming mouse he had come to known. If he was a bit older but times were changing.
But Dawson thought for the better. His brows knotted together as he was in thought as well. That moment they heard a clap of thunder.
''Did you hear that old fellow'' said Basil.
''I did Basil what does it mean'' said Dawson.
''That means the games afoot doctor hurry'' said Basil as he changed quickly into his coat, cape and deerstalker.
Dawson watched as Basil ran out the door. He followed after him so he wasn't left behind as always.
That moment Ozma awoke as she lay on the ground beside the hot air balloon. She had quite a fright as she tried to use her magic to slow it down. Her eyes gazed at an item that lay beside her. She felt her hand across it. She felt something at the back to wind it up. Curiously she opened it up it played the softest and beautiful of melody.
It was the music box Oscar had given to Theodora on his first encounter with her. As it played it brought to her the memory of that night. As the two danced to the music as it was one of their happy times. Ozma felt a warm feeling inside of her.
Slowly she sat up as she stared at her surroundings.
Everything was big and different colours even where she had made a soft landing a few yards from the river. She felt her hands down her body. She stared frighten by this.
''What sort of trickery is this I am no bigger than a mouse'' she said out loud to herself.
''No matter I can use my powers to make myself bigger once more'' she said as her magic flowed through her body.
Basil and Dawson had appeared at the spot as they saw the glow a few feet away.
''This way Dawson'' said Basil.
''Basil slow down I can't keep up'' said Dawson catching his breathe.
They appeared as Ozma stopped what she was doing.
''How in Oz am I going to explain this to mother and father now oh hello there'' said Ozma as she turned to face them.
Both mice were stunned silence. They had never a lady like her before in all their lives. It was possible for them to come across a young mouse lady. Not a human lady who was the actual height as them.
''It is alright there is no need to be afraid'' said Dawson hoping not to startle her.
''Who needs to be afraid of you since you are cute'' she said.
Basil felt himself blushing by her gentle words. He took in a closer look of her features her style of clothes and appearance didn't match those from this era.
''You aren't from around here aren't you'' he asked.
''No afraid not'' said Ozma.
Then she thought of her own question.
''What year is it'' she asked.
''It is 1923'' replied Basil.
''Oh do you know where I can shelter'' she asked.
''I think it is best you come with us to Baker Street then we can see what to do form there'' said Basil.
''Baker Street is that another land'' she asked.
''No, no my dear it isn't far'' said Dawson chuckling at this.
As Basil and Dawson began to walk off Ozma returned to the hot air balloon. She picked up the music box in both her hands. Then she noticed a bag full of supplies.
''Young lady'' Basil called over his shoulder to her.
Quickly she snatched up the bag as well as she rushed off after them. Unaware to them a shadowy figure emerged from it's hiding place. It had witness the whole thing up to Ozma using her magic to when the two mice found her.
While the trio walked in silence she had so many questions bubbling inside of her to ask her two new companions. Starters where was she in this strange land. And was she ever to get back home.
Then they thought they heard something in the trees. All three looked up to see a bat in one of the branches. He had a frighten look on his face.
''Oh that poor thing we have to help him'' she said in a worry tone.
''Guess I have to go up there and save it'' said Basil muttering under his breath.
He departed from them as he scurried up the branch. Once he reached the creature he was stunned to see who it was.
''Fidget you're alive'' said Basil surprised by this.
Fidget squirmed further back in fear knowing Basil would be furious with him. Well he couldn't blame him as the bat worked for his arch enemy.
That moment the branch began to snap in two under their weight. Ozma knew she had to act fast. Using her powers again she gave Basil and Fidget to float down unharmed to them.
''Thank you how did you do it'' asked Basil.
Ozma wondered if they would believe her. Basil turned his gaze to Fidget.
''Now Fidget tell us how you manage to live the Thames'' said Basil angrily.
''Huh can we talk about this later'' said Fidget nervously.
''No we can discuss this now'' said Dawson.
That moment they heard the sound of rushing feet. They turned as Basil knew at once the group of mice heading their way.
''Everyone run into the trees'' Basil cried as they ran for their lives.
Ozma ran as she turned round to see the person in lead. It was a beautiful white fur mouse with dark red hair tied up neatly on her head with dark blue cat like eyes and a pink nose. She wore a dark blue strap gown with long matching evening gloves, black heels and a gold ruby encrusted bracelet around her left wirst.
Her red lips pursed into a tight smile.
''Who is that'' she asked.
''Anika one of Ratigan's former allies this way before they catch us'' said Basil.
Before she had time to ask anymore Anika sent dark blue sparks at them. The four ducked in time as a branch came falling down at them.
They manage to get to the top of the tree as they were hidden by the leaves. The group with Anika stared in anger.
''You idiots you let them get away'' she said slapping one of them across the face.
''But Anika it wasn't our fault Basil was too smart for us'' said one.
''Enough what will he say if we report back without that mouse hmm'' she said purring at the last word.
The group stared at her in fear. More dark blue sparks appeared between her fingers. They shook as they headed out knowing they were in serious trouble on their return.
''It looks like they are leaving Basil'' said Dawson.
''Good you know I really hate witches'' said Basil annoyed.
Ozma gave a tiny laugh to this. Basil raised his eyebrow at her wondering what was so funny.
''Well I am a witch too Ozma'' said Ozma.
''A witch that is impossible you look too beautiful and kind to be a witch'' said Basil.
''You don't know much about witches'' she said as she repeating something someone she knew said once to her father.
''And where is your animal companion'' asked Basil.
''Why would I need to carry an animal around with me'' Ozma asked him.
''You see Ozma that Anika you saw she has an animal companion actually three bats that obey her very command'' said Dawson.
''Yeah and don't think I am one of them toots even if she did bring me back from the dead'' said Fidget as Ozma stared down at him.
''Ah I thought that Anika was behind it and I suppose she went back like the loyal dog she is to her master'' said Basil in triumph.
''Actually no we don't know where the boss but we do believe he is still alive'' said Fidget.
''Very well then come along Ozma, Dawson we must get back to Baker Street'' said Basil about to head off.
''Wait you're just going to leave me out here all alone'' said Fidget in fear.
''Well yes oh don't worry I am sure Anika won't be long till she comes back'' said Basil as Fidget grabbed onto his leg.
''You don't understand Anika will tear me to shreds'' said Fidget.
''Oh Basil please take him with us the poor thing'' said Ozma.
Basil stared at her then to Fidget.
''Oh, oh right but I don't want any trouble from you'' said Basil in a stern tone.
''I promise to be on my best behaviour'' said Fidget.
Basil didn't know to believe him or not on that. As they walked forward with Fidget walking by Ozma's side.
''Thanks toots for sticking up for me no one else I knew would'' said Fidget.
''Your welcome Fidget we must always see the good in others and call me Ozma'' she said smiling at him.
''Oh right say Ozma why you got a strange name'' asked Fidget.
''It is what my father named me which the people of our country known me as'' said Ozma.
''He sounds even stranger'' said Fidget.
''I know'' said Ozma.
A few hours later they arrived at Baker Street. That moment Basil's housekeeper Mrs Judson had came out to greet them.
''Oh Mr Basil thank goodness you are back and Dawson who is this'' said Mrs Judson.
''Mrs Judson I would like to meet Ozma she will staying with us while her time in London'' said Basil.
''Oh that is nice we never get many visitors like you around'' said Mrs Judson.
Ozma took it as a comment. Then she noticed Mrs Judson gave a scream once she saw Fidget.
''Mrs Judson whatever is the matter'' came a female voice as a figure appeared before them. She was a tall adult brown fur mouse with blue eyes as she wore a blue dress with white socks and black shoes.
''She had a little fright nothing to worry about it miss'' said Basil.
''Basil don't you know who I am'' asked the female mouse.
Both their mouths dropped at this.
''Olivia'' said both Basil and Dawson.
Ozma felt a bit longing when she heard that name. That was her actual name before it was lost when everyone called her Ozma.
''What suppose frighten her what is he doing here'' said Olivia pointing a finger angrily at Fidget.
He hid behind Ozma for cover since she was the one he trusted the most.
''We met Fidget while escaping from Anika he had promised not to cause any trouble'' said Basil.
Olivia kept a wary eye on him as she didn't know to believe Fidget herself as well.
''Anika that spiteful witch up to her old tricks you better come in'' said Mrs Judson letting them inside.
''What is it that makes her so wicked'' Ozma asked once they entered the house.
''Ah you see Ratigan tried any trick in the book to get rid of me so one night he comes across this penniless mouse Anika who said she lost her family and nowhere else to go'' said Basil.
Ozma listened very carefully to his tale as Basil went on.
''So Ratigan hired her once he learned she could do dark magic like gruesome rituals and deaths then he thought of using her talent to his use making Anika think he cared and loved treating her with gifts and new clothes as they planned to destroy the royal family but in the end I put a stop to that'' said Basil.
''What exactly was that you did'' Ozma asked.
''He planned to have Anika poison the prince's mind by making him burn to death and have Queen Mousetoria died of a mysterious illness once their plan was foiled Ratigan shun Anika which shows his true actions'' said Basil.
''And after his death they follow Anika's brother Nicholas'' said Dawson.
''Brother'' said Ozma confused.
''Yes she kept him hiding so he would have his reign of terror'' said Basil.
''Like Anika he too as no emotion or mercy to those that suffer'' said Olivia.
Ozma felt sick and shocked by this. If her mother and father were here they would put a stop to the two vile siblings.
While she was deep in thoughts she felt a hand on top of hers. She turned to see Olivia staring at her.
''I like your name Ozma it sound unique and interesting'' said Olivia beaming at her.
''Well it is that of my name which is Olivia too my actual name is Olivia Zelda Marie Amelia but everyone in Oz knows me as Ozma'' said Ozma smiling herself.
''I like it anyway'' said Olivia.
Ozma felt herself warming to her.
'Where is Oz, what is it like'' Olivia asked.
Ozma was about to speak but she didn't have the chance. She saw on the table broken pieces of vase. She felt her fingers across the shades.
Then Ozma felt about the bag as she brought out a bottle of glue. She began to fix the case with it.
''That's glue'' said Olivia.
''How do you know about the magic in a bottle'' said Ozma as she fixed the vase.