Hello! Sorry it took me so long to update again! Usually, I try to get a chapter done once every day and a half and it's been a few days since Revenge Of The Cat! Thanks for all the reviews so far and onward to the story!
Running Out Of Time
Basil looked horrible when Dr. Dawson walked into the room, early morning light streaming in through the window by the bookshelf. Basil was in a fitful sleep, twitching and muttering under his breath, then falling silent and motionless again for a handful of minutes. Then it started again. Dr. Dawson was not shocked that Basil had not gone to bed, the great detective often staying up until the early hours of the morning, pacing back and forth. It was usually after those sleepless nights that Basil came to the conclusion of the case and everything was made right in a matter of hours. However, it didn't appear to be the case that night.
Dr. Dawson looked upon his friend in sadness. The detective had circles under his eyes, the dark smudges that peeked through the light brown fur a sign of his sleeplessness. There were several grey strands of fur, Dr. Dawson observed, not many, but just enough to show the stress Basil had been putting himself through. He was not an old mouse, not by far, but he already was greying. Silver hairs on a young mouse such as Basil was unique. But, Basil was unique. His mind was sharp and lightening quick, his reasoning skills beyond the normal aptitude of any mouse. His body was taking the brunt of the force the mind gave off, and it was hurting Basil, although Dr. Dawson knew Basil wouldn't admit anything.
The violin lay beside the chair, the bow near Basil's twitching hand. The music he could make was worthy of any concert hall, the music better and better the harder Basil had to think. But it had been many days since the instrument had been used and Basil was in need of a good practice session. The sound that came from the strings was heartbreaking, the true proof Basil was a musician at heart. Dr. Dawson always found himself at ease when Basil was performing, often sitting in his room, a book on his lap, listening to the music coming from the main room. He would open the door and walk down the hallway to see Basil, the firelight gleaming off his fur, a fire burning in his eyes strong enough to rival the fire in the pit, strains of music floating through the air to vanish in a matter of moments.
Dr. Dawson picked up the blanket that lay in a heap on the floor at Basil's feet and placed it gently over his friend, taking a note of his shivering. There was time enough until the sun would fully come through the window, the great golden orb not yet rising enough to cast warmth on the world. He would go and prepare breakfast after changing, the housekeeper still in bed herself. Making food was Basil's equivalent of making music; it helped Dr. Dawson think. He made his way to his room, changing, setting books back on their shelves; he had been reading histories the previous night after his exchange of words with Basil. As he did this, he thought he was imagining the faint sounds of a song, a violin softly playing a melancholy tune.
Basil was awake and thinking. Dr. Dawson, despite his happiness that Basil was now awake and performing again, was anxious. Now was not the time for music, really, now was the time for action. Basil needed to think faster, because the villain was not far behind: Dr. Dawson could tell they were running out of time.
Sorry this last chapter was so short and went no where. I want to look into the mind of Dr. Dawson at least once before I start with all the action chapters. Within the next two chapters (maybe even the next one) there is going to be some action and villainy that Basil will have to deal with. For the moment, I feel like Basil: unwilling to do anything else at the moment for lack of proper thought. But, I like this chapter because we get to see Dr. Dawson's point of view. I love to take time for all my characters (well, I don't own them, but I call them mine for sentimental reasons) to have their say in what is going on. I figure that, if I was a character, I would like at least one chapter to myself!
Thanks and please review! I really appreciate them! Thanks for reading! I'll update soon! (Hopefully sooner than later!)
