Sunday, December 24rd 2035
London, England
11:00 AM (GMT)
Fiona's plane has arrived in England. She and the rest of the team slept on the flight, with exception of Fiona getting a charge while she was in sleep mode. She left the terminal with the others, with just a backpack with her charging pad, some clothes, the rest of her belongings at baggage pickup. She had a long day ahead of her.
The mouse woman left the plane through the gate with the team, they had just hours to prepare for Dawkin's funeral.
"This is going to be a long day…..I'm not ready to say goodbye." Fiona said.
"None of us are honey, c'mon, we've gotta get to our hotel…." Marta said.
Fiona and Marta were sharing a hotel room with two beds.
Later…..
1:00 PM (GMT)
Cemetery
Cue Theme: Sad Song – Yu Yu Hakusho OST
Fiona was at the ceremony with her OAOS comrades. The mouse woman wore a black dress and brown knee high boots with black leggings, with a brown leather jacket over it.
Marta was wearing black dress pants with boots, with a winter coat.
The others were dressed with similar color patterns.
Everyone was saying their last words to Lance Dawkin in his casket, before it would be lowered.
It was Fiona's turn after Marta.
She walked up to the box. Almost hesitating.
"It's okay honey. Take your time." Marta said.
She finally welled up the courage to say what she wanted to say, in front of everyone. Including Dawkin's family who was watching.
"Dawkin….you were more than just my boss. You were my friend, my mentor, almost even dare to say, a father figure. I was shy and reserved when I first was brought into the OAOS, shortly after I was assembled and activated to also work at the Pizzaplex, I was only a month fresh out of the warehouse. You broke me out of my shell, made me so much more than what I was when I was first brought online. I, in front of your closest friends and your family, want everyone to know, I would not be the woman I am right now, if it was not for you guiding and advising me through my job and my life every step of the way. I hope to one day, inspire and left up others, just as much as you have for me. I love you Dawkin, and I will miss you so much." Fiona said tearfully.
She set a rose on his casket and stepped back from it, as it was lowered down, she was the last one to speak.
20 minutes later, the ceremony concluded, as everyone prepared to leave. Fiona, with the other OAOS agents were discussing the memories they had with Dawkin, and the impact he had on their lives. They also discussed their need to change holiday plans entirely given the 16 hour flight would not allow them to make it back to the US on time for the holidays.
"I've got in laws and my parents flying in here tonight instead, since it will be too late for me to go back, so I can at least still spend Christmas with them." Marta said.
"Pop, and myself are actually staying here for a few days, since most of my family is from here anyway and we already had plans to spend Christmas here." Kane said.
"Crap. Looks like when we leave tonight, we're not getting back until 11 PM on Christmas Day…" Rockstar Chica said.
"I'm sure Glamrock Chica will understand, and she and the Pizzaplex gang will do something with you to make up for it when we get back." Rockstar Foxy said.
"Fiona, what about you?" Rockstar Bonnie asked.
"I…I don't know….I guess I didn't really make any holiday plans that would have been changed on me." Fiona said.
A well dressed man in his early 40's approached Fiona.
"Excuse me, miss." The man said.
"Um…hi? Do I know you sir?" Fiona asked.
"You don't, but my employers know you. I am Remmington, the family butler for the Dawkin family. You are Fiona Mouse correct?" Remmington asked.
His family butler!? Are you kidding me!? She thought.
"Uh…yes." Fiona said not sure what to think yet.
"Your presence at Dawkin manor has been requested by Susan and Charles Dawkin, if you accept this invite, we shall be ready to depart to the manor in an hour. Do you accept?" Remmington asked.
Manor? His parents personally inviting me to their…mansion!? They own a mansion? I can't say no to this! My only question is why? Fiona thought.
"Yes of course!" Fiona blurted out.
"Wonderful. You are staying at the Park Plaza Westminster correct?" He asked.
"Yes." She responded.
"Great. A chauffeur will be arriving to pick you up from there in one hour. Oh, and do plan on bringing your belongings with you when you check out of the hotel, you will not need to arrange for another day's stay there." Remmington said before walking away.
"Sounds like someone just made your holiday plans for you." Marta said.
"And then some." Kane said.