Vanilla Twilight- Owl City

The reception was quickly ending as the twilight crept into the evening and guests begin to leave. I smile when I watch how the sky changed so drastically, yet beautifully. I look over Basil who was smoking a pipe silently. I go over to him and stand beside him as I gaze at the sky. I know he was thinking about Moriratty. I let my hand stay motionless, even though I wanted to grasp his paw I knew it would be inappropriate when he was busy thinking about more important things. I was surprise when Basil finally takes my hand in his. I look over at him and beam happily. Basil laughs silently at me. We both look up at the stars. "They seem so close…" I whisper.

"They do…how far is a star?" Basil questioned thoughtfully.

"Over millions of miles probably; I don't exactly know. Why so interested in astronomy? I thought you found that information useless to you." I watch him with a teasing smirk.

Basil shrugged. "It does not mean I can't be curious about it my dear."

I grin as I watch the stars twinkle. "I've been studying stars with Merlin…it's amazing that one of those many stars are actually a world. Do you see the second star to the right." I point it out to Basil. "It's Neverland, Mia likes to visit it a lot." I point to a familiar star. "And there's our star."

"Our star?" Basil watched her fondly and briefly glanced at the star.

"That's my home Basil," I frown. "I'm afraid I have to go back again."

Basil frowned as well. "Well, can't you stay over with me?"

"I have to get ready for my next semester Basil…" I turn to him. "I'm sorry."

Basil looked saddened, but he scoffed and shook his head. "Now, don't worry about me love, I'll be fine. Besides," he lifts my chin with a smile. "I want you to get the best out of your University days."

I look down, but smile at him. I honestly didn't want to return to school. After everything that happened it seemed so…meaningless. I've learned more things from Merlin and Nimue in one day than an entire semester in college. I wanted to stay with Basil…but how long can I stay with him without missing home?

I was distracted from my thoughts when everyone started to rush off cheering. I notice mice helping Dr. and Mrs. Dawson onto a cart as everyone waved goodbyes and best-wishes. Basil and I run over and I shout. "Goodbye! Good luck!"

Basil looks up at Dawson and gives his old friend a sad smile. Dawson smiles back and tips the familiar bowler to Basil. The human gets onto the cart, without noticing the rodents, and started driving off. We chase after the cart and cheer. I see my siblings and go over to them. I take Marten's and Cassie's hands. "Time to go."

"Seriously?" Marten questioned.

"Can't we stay longer Donna?" Mia begged.

Cassie tugged on my hand hopefully as Nick commented. "We can go back to Baker Street…"

I shake my head; knowing that going there would only make me want to stay in this world. "Sorry guys, but I promised Mom that I'd bring you back in a reasonable time."

The kids sighed as we made our farewells to the Flavershams, Mrs. Hudson, The Clarks, Proudfoots, Lestraine, and Basil.

Basil kisses me softly. After a few seconds I hear Marten clear his throat in annoyance. I glare at my brother as he glared at Basil. Basil smirked back at him deviously and tells me. "Come back soon." I nod and lead my siblings over to a bush. In its shadow, hidden from any curious eyes, I lift my paws up and my family copies the move. When we shove our hands downward there was a flash of light and we were back in our world. Mia and Cassie went to their room to chat about how much fun the wedding was while Marten went upstairs to catch a game. Nick stayed downstairs with me to ask. "You okay?"

I tousle his hair. "Yeah, I just wanted to stay too."

"Maybe Basil can visit our world one day?" Nick inquires before heading off to his room.

I sigh and decided to teleport out before my parents saw me.


Basil stares at his ceiling as he smoked some peppermint tobacco. He thought about Moriratty and his 'advice', but he was then tormented with the rare feeling of worry for his companions and Belladonna. He didn't like how Moriratty referenced her or the others…maybe he did make a mistake falling for her…if she was ever hurt again because of him…Basil growled in frustration and went downstairs to pace out his doubts and fears.


I go through my schedule and sigh. I couldn't stop thinking of Basil. I suddenly hear my puppy, Mage, snore from underneath my desk. I peek at the puppy and smile. She had brindle fur of her mother Poesy and the long ears of her father Toby. She looked like a large hound since she was mixed, and she was my familiar. Familiars are like wizard pets; protector, helpers, and companions to wizards. I pick up Sage and pet her softly as she nestled into me and yawned. I smile, Sage was the only girl and had two brothers who were with their mother now. Brutus and Toby II. Poesy was a proud mother and was happy to have pups…I freeze when I realized Toby hadn't met his pups yet. I sigh sadly and Sage licked my hand. I smile and let her clamber onto the floor as she sniffed my shoes excitedly. I couldn't stop thinking about Basil. Why was I missing him so much? I suddenly get an idea.


Basil leaned against the wall as he looked out the window. He couldn't get his mind of her…it was vexing him to no end. It was like when he first met her. I miss her…her visits aren't enough for me. The detective thought as he wished she was with him. He suddenly heard Toby happily barking above him. Basil knew something was amiss and went up to Sherlock's study.

When he got there he was shocked to see Poesy, the giant mastiff, and three pups! He saw the pups had thinner bodies than their mother and long ears like…"Toby!" Basil laughed. "You rascal!" Basil patted his dog's side as a pup with fur like Toby's sniffed him and howled excitedly. A second pup with brown brindle fur jumps over and barks. Another pup that looked just like her was busy sniffing around where Basil entered and followed the trail to the mouse himself. A voice suddenly says. "That's Toby II; he's quite the hound."

Basil sees it's Belladonna and felt ecstatic and went up to her as she tells him. "The one that looks like Toby is Brutus, and the girl is my familiar Sage." Basil grinned as she tells him. "I wanted Toby to be able to meet his family…and my family and I decided to give Toby II to you. What do you say?"

"Brilliant!" Basil laughed as he surveyed the pup. "Absolutely brilliant."

I smile with him as we go to his flat. I finally say. "Um Basil?"

He turns to me and smirked. "Do you need a place to stay?"

"Yeah, do you mind?" I ask coyly.

Basil smirked devilishly. "Never," He leads me upstairs as he whispers to me. "As long as you don't mind sharing a room."

I look at him surprise. "Anything wrong with the guest rooms?"

"Why does anything have to be wrong with them?" Basil smiled at me alluringly.

I grin back as I went upstairs with him. "Oh, no reason." I kiss him.

Basil holds me close. "Welcome back."


Author's Note:

"So bro, teehee, that rhymes."

"Congrats." Brother muttered tiredly.

"What did you think?"

"Fluff and stuff."

"Huh?"

"Sweetly romantic...where's the action sis? You owe to me and your viewers to have some action!"

"Don't worry the next chapter will be a huge adventure. It's basically a year later in GMD world. It'll be a mix of Doyle's Copper Beeches and The Speckled Band. They're my favorite stories. There will be lots of ficlet-sort of chapters that will all connect. Hmm...it all depends what I write next. I'm just glad you're here with me to-" Author sees brother is asleep and whacks him with a rolled up magazine.

"What!"

"Review or no ice cream!"

Brother fake weeps. "You're a monster!" Author raises magazine. "Ah! Fine! This chapter goes really well with Owl City's song, but I think Basil and Belladonna sharing a room is a bit..."

"Serious?"

"Yep."

"You know that's what happens with relationships: they get serious."

"Can Marten find out about it and flip out on Basil? Please! It'll be fun."

"If my viewers ask they shall recieve."

"But I'm a viewer."

"Nope, you're just my comment monkey."

"Well this chapter is written by a monkey! Wait that's a insult to monkeys!"

"Why you!"

"Bring it!"

Author and brother start fighting with magazines. They then stop to say:

All rights reserved to Disney, Eve Titus, Arthur C. Doyle, and-

Brother slams author with a pillow. "In your face!"