Hello friends! I would like to say that this is my very first fanfiction! Please be kind if you can be because I do make many mistakes but I will learn. I hope you enjoy this story because I will commit to it and finish it. Scouts honor.

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters from the Don Bluth film. I only own my OC's.

Chapter One

I woke up in a cold sweat and immediately sat up. My heart raced as I stared out into the darkness of my bedroom. I could barely recall the nightmare that had made me wake up, but I could still remember the fear I had. Dragon. That beast of a cat. I then looked at the side of the bed that was empty. I gently placed my hand on the spot my husband used to sleep in. My chest then began hurting the same way it had been since I was informed of his death. I knew no matter how many years passed, it would always hurt. The tears began to well up in my eyes and I quickly shut them. "Jonathan…." I whimpered out into the darkness. I covered my face and tried to wipe away the tears. As I sniffled I had a sudden urge to leave. I have no idea why but I had this strange feeling that I should leave my house for a bit. I got out of bed and grabbed my red cape as I quickly and quietly left the front door. I made sure it was shut before I turned around. I exhaled. "What am I doing?" I whispered to myself. I then began to walk to the one spot I will always cherish and that no one knew about.

I sat down on the edge of the pond and placed my feet into the water. I sighed as the water was rather cooling and relaxed me a bit. This is where it all started. The spot I would eternally grateful for and would remind me that everything happens for a reason.

This was the spot I met Jonathan.

We were younger then. I was a more timid mouse then and didn't dare to go out far from home. But for some reason, I had decided to explore that day. I sat down where I am now and looked into the pond. When I looked up and turned around I was met face to face with the another curious mouse. I lightly chuckled while recalling how startled I was and nearly took off without a second thought. We became friends quickly, and then we became lovers. It wasn't hard to love him. He was so smart, adventurous and so very kind. I stood up and began to walk in the water. I loved him so much and I still do. He gave me a home, he gave me my children, he gave me love. I looked up into the night sky and saw all of the stars shining brightly. It reminded me of a simpler time.

Flashback Starts

He held my hand tightly as we both lied down and gazed at the stars. He then pointed up at the night sky. "That's the big dipper." I cocked my head and tried to find whatever he just said. "Where?" I asked. He pointed again. "You see the group of stars that form a pot?" I tilted my head the other way and finally saw it. "Oh! I found it." I replied. "That's the big dipper." He said it while smiling. "I've never seen it before. How did you find it?" I asked him with curiosity. "I read it in a book somewhere." He answered. "You can read?" I asked him while sitting up. He nodded his head. Not very many mice could but the ones that did were very smart. "I could teach you if you want." I was in complete awe. "Really?" I asked in disbelief. He looked at me and sat up while smiling. "I promise." I then quickly hugged him. He laughed and brought us back down on the ground. We giggled as we went back to looking up at the stars again.

Flashback Ends

I found the big dipper and smiled. "I miss you," I said aloud. After a few more minutes of looking up at the stars, I began to head back home. As I finally was back inside I went into Teresa's and Cynthia's room. They both were sound asleep. I then checked into Martin's and Timothy's room. They too were both fast asleep with some light snoring coming from Martin. It made me smile. I let them be and headed back into my own bedroom. After I took off my cape and placed it aside I slipped back into my bed. I lied down and exhaled. There would be no more nightmares tonight. I closed my eyes and started to recall a few good memories.