Dedicated to Winter Winks 221, who wrote We'll Get Her Back and Dr. Phoenix, who gave me a review on Christmas at Baker Street, besides Winter Winks 221. Oh, and as regards for one saying that (s)he wants to save this person or this place from a bad person's wrath, but is doing it for him/herself is considered lying, misinforming, or being selfish. I was starting to think that him mouthing off at Ratigan was what caused Olivia's dad to finish the robot queen. Whether or not his popping off caused Olivia's father to complete the project, Basil STILL did not make things right for talking back at him for little things. I could be wrong, though. If it were me, I would've just ignored Ratigan for saying stupid things like "trouble with the chemistry set" or whatever because it's not worth getting mad about in my opinion. I would speak up to Ratigan when I NEED to. Enjoy!
Where did I go wrong? I thought to myself and here I was, lying on a trap with my partner, Dr. Dawson, who was soon to have the same deadly fate as me! The thought of us being halved and us being smashed cut me like a knife and made me feel crushed! My hope was shattered! He will be sorry for becoming my partner as well as Olivia (who was compelled to watch us perish) will regret putting her faith in me because I let him, her, and most of all, London down! I hadn't realized how overbearing I was until it was too late. I was getting too ahead of myself on capturing Ratigan to save London, but I contradicted myself by doing it for mostly myself. I say one thing and do the opposite. I don't blame Olivia and her father if they don't see me again because the other clients after they thanked me for solving their problems, including the well-bred ones left me without giving me another look.
I deserve it and why shouldn't I? I made them mad at me, although they don't know me well. That's no excuse! What also pierced me in the heart was that my arrogance and moodiness were two of the main causes. I let them get the best of me. I was told that being arrogant, cocky, and mean is NOT okay. Just because I know about "unchecked ambition" (including a darker side of it) as well as trying to uphold the law, and trying to do my job does NOT give me the right be THAT way. It could've led to my demise.
I've been mocked before by Ratigan. I see why bullying is wrong. I've been warned many times by that, but what do I do? The opposite of what Dawson and Olivia have warned me about. Olivia is a good little girl. I just have a hard time dealing with children. She wants to be a detective just like me, but not exactly like me. For instance, she watched me match up the bullets 24 hours ago and we looked for footprints.
If Dawson and Olivia want to see me as a bad friend, so be it. I wouldn't think less of their kindness.
Now I realized that when Dawson lashed out at me, he was making a point: Everyone makes mistakes! Yes, that includes geniuses. It's not the first time this happened nor will it be the last. What matters is me saving not only myself, but Dawson and Olivia, as well.
Anyway, I suggested that we set the trap off now. Dawson was shocked at first, but at least I thought about what he said.
Then I watched the contraption take its toll. The metal ball was rolling in our direction to our supposed death. This gave me an idea: I looked over to my partner when I gave him the signal to release the triggering mechanism, which was between the trap; he was scared at first, but he did it. No, we did it together! To our relief, and mine, the arrows, crossbows, gun, and the axe missed us. Instead, the axe chopped the trap in between us. We survived the ordeal!
Now I have Olivia to rescue from the bottle. I catch her in my arms and I say as I smile for the camera, "Smile, everyone!" That'll give that diabolical sewer rat something to remember us by! Speaking of which, I have London to save and the professor to catch. The game's afoot!
Author's note: Well, that's my interpretation, based on Basil's thoughts. This was based on Wake Up, Basil by DetouredBe, which was not told from Basil's point of view, but from his guardian angel's. I thought (s)he did great on it.