Unexpected She-Lock

Chapter 1

I would like to note now that I DO NOT own the copyright to Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century or Digital Holmes. I've only borrowed Hugh Ibuka Holmes's appearance and name for the story. The rest is made up because I can't read Japanese. Lol. If you don't understand the story I suggest starting with reading the first and second stories before reading this, the third of my Holmes/Hugh stories. Oh, and yes I've changed my format a little for writing this story.

'When Great Gra… No, when Father is home he is in for a surprise.'

That was true in theory because since Hugh started the cooking class in the final quarter not once during then did he cook anything for Holmes. Holmes knew about the class and showed the signs of expecting Hugh to ask him to try some. But where was the point if he was expecting it. But he wasn't expecting that at the end of the quarter when no cooking was required any more that Hugh would be waiting with Orange Chicken with broccoli when summer break was about to start. That one advantage he enjoyed about the Americanized school system Britain had now, he could pop the surprise meal just when Holmes was returning from a meeting with Grayson.

Also it gave Hugh the opportunity to work on his "special" baked goods and store them in the fridge before Holmes sees them. Not that he would know what they were for which protection. Since he learned he had gained special abilities from the book. It had been nearly a year since then Hugh had learned the that the book wasn't so much as magical but simply brought out the traits of extra energies that ordinary objects or people contained. So Hugh over the year practiced his skills a secretly as he could, which meant working on it at Paddock away from Holmes. He know that he suspected that was practicing his skills but Hugh never admitted to such in case his guardian objected.

Outside there was the sound of a hover care landing, 'Their back too soon!' The best Hugh could do was stare at the scalding hot enchanted croissants knowing he couldn't touch them till they cooled down. To make the matter worse he wouldn't be able to served dinner before…

The door opened, Holmes voice could be heard threw the kitchen door, "'I smell Hugh is cooking once more. And even after school is out of session for the summer?'

Sherlock Holmes entered the kitchen, already taking off his deer stalker and inverness peeked through the door. The door closed and a minute later Holmes returned entering the kitchen he took in the chicken Hugh had only just managed to shift to the two waiting plates.

'I surmise from your expression that you were planning to surprise me with dinner and a dessert of your own making. Don't be so glum I am thoroughly surprised.' Holmes quickly moved a croissant to a dinner plate.

Oh, well. I guess it will protect him if someone tries to use some low level magic on him.

Hugh followed Holmes' own example and followed him to a small table where they occasionally ate together, 'My own cooking is not perfect but it did get me a better then passing grade.'

'It's only natural that you excel in such artistic pursuits. All Holmes' tend to be fairly proficient at the arts. And this seems to prove the point. This chicken may be a bit dry but it is extremely tender and sweet.'

Hugh sighed at the commentary, 'About my plans for the summer… I was thinking I would spend more time observing your technique and tracking down criminals on my own. There's a case of great interest to me. Someone stole an antique glass bead necklace from the 1950's and I think I have an idea where it is right now. I want to confirm it before turning the information over to New Scotland Yard.'

Of course on cue Watson was standing behind beside them, 'Really, at your age such pursuits are very dangerous. It would be safer with Holmes then on your lonesome.'

Hugh sighed again, loudly. Watson is an android not my mother. Yet he talks to me like he is my mother. And why am I comparing an android to my mother?

Holmes intervened on Hugh's thought, 'Watson means well as you know. I however trust you to act with caution. Remember Moriarty is out there planning his next criminal venture and may strike soon.'

I just need to reach the goal before Moriarty does.