I DO NOT OWN "The Great Mouse Detective" but I DO OWN Kate, Jay, Rose, Lidie, and Molly. Enjoy!
Chapter Seven
Basil
We managed to get to the prison, seeing Ratagin sitting in his usual spot in his usual manner, we walked in and she took a seat across from him, watching him smile at her seemed honestly genuine.
"I'm so glad you got my message Kate."
"Yes, no thanks to bill and his peeping ways."
"I'm sure he didn't..."
"I was in my night clothes from back in my world."
"Don't worry a fine punishment will be instilled upon him."
"Let's get down to this, why all the secrets?"
"I didn't want him to get a chance to know I'm telling you."
"Who?"
"A old college student of mine back in the days before my criminal ways."
"Oh?"
"Yes, he was a brilliant student of mine. The finest I had seen. I had him apart of many of my theories and experiments. He had one in particular, at first I found it ridiculous, till he showed me the math and by god
it was almost possible, then from there he had my full attention to this theory of his. One that in theory that the possibility that a doorway could be opened and travel through to other universes."
"So..."
"So there was only one part that seemed to be missing in order to make this possible. I thought he lost his mind when he started talking about magic and such, but he had a witch friend who had done this before
and showed that we could, even though it was only by spirit and not the physical body. After a few attempts I didn't think we would be able to do it, so I made a sarcastic statement towards him and he took it as a deal. Now he's come to collect on it."
"What has any of this to do with Kate."
"It has everything to do with Kate...and her daughter."
Wait, he... how did he find out!
"What about my daughter!"
"The deal was that the day that I could go to another universe physically was the day he could...wed my heir."
"WHAT!"
"I didn't believe he took it seriously back then as well as there ever being a chance for me to have children. Wrong on both accounts."
"What does my daughter have to do with this!"
"I'm not sure. All I know is that if plan A doesn't work then he'll already have plan B going."
Wait...that's it! that's why today happened.
"Kate, we need to get Olivia back to her actual age. She's plan A."
"Wait...you mean he used an age spell? that twit I told him to not use it ever. The repercussion could be..."
"Horrible, we know, but the spell was from my book of spells. How could he have gotten it!"
"I wish I knew. Ask your mother though, maybe the spell they had was only a copy."
"Whether it is or isn't, we're lucky no real harm has come to her. Now tell me Ratagin what is this student's name...So I can hunt him down."
"Moriarty"
"Fine, come on Kate we need to go now!"
"Kate! Basil! you two be careful. He's smart, witty, insane and dangerous."
"So are you, but we get along fine now."
He just shook his head as he smiled at her. I nodded my head towards him as we left. Needing to get to the market to get those ingredients before anything else could happen. Who knows what this Moriarty might
know about us. It's obvious he had to be watching to know to target Olivia, but how long has he been watching? long enough to know Kate has a daughter and if he still knows this witch that means he might try
to go into Kate's world and grab Rose. With all this running through my head, it had almost made me miss what Kate said.
"I have to contact Jay tonight."
"What? do you mean like last time?"
"It's the only way."
"It took both you and your mother to perform that spell and it drained both of you at the end."
"I'll be fine. It's just going to be me going."
"No, I can't risk you going alone."
"I'll be fine, I promise. Just keep watch of my body is all."
I didn't like her doing that. Her mother warned that it's best to not go alone in these situations, but she said as long as no one disturbs the physical body she would be fine...and we're not alone.
"Kate, your mother says that this is something that shouldn't be done alone."
"And the body shouldn't be alone either."
"I'm sure Dawson, Mrs. Judson and Olivia can watch over two bodies."
"...You are really determined to come with me aren't you?"
"You'll have me to watch over Rose while you talk to Jay."
"...okay."
That's all she said, but her smile was more then enough of an answer. She was happy to hear that someone would keep an eye on Rose while she had this discussion with Jay. As we made it through the market I
wondered if Kate would want another child? Not to replace Rose, never! but to have a second child...have one with me? It would be our first and I know she told me before she wanted to have another, but I wonder
if maybe sometime after marriage if she'll want to try.
Normally I would never have such thoughts, not with my line of work. Though the thought of holding a child that we made together...one that would have her beauty and quirks and to have my intellect and passion.
I hadn't noticed till Kate tugged on my arm to get my attention.
"You didn't hear anything I said did you?"
"Uh, well good, then you agreed to let me use your lab set for this potion. I'm so glad."
What!
I don't know what kind of face I made, but it made Kate giggle. I tapped my foot down, waiting for her to calm down.
"Sorry sweetie, but that was worth it. Don't worry, I did ask, but you didn't respond, so I figured you were in your own head while I talked."
"Sorry about that Kate."
"What has your mind so wrapped around? I mean besides today."
"We'll...Kate have you thought about...us...having children?"
I watched as the look of surprise showed in her eyes and a blush creeping onto her cheeks. She seemed too shock for words. I wondered if I had said something wrong.
"We don't have to discuss this now. I know we have a lot of other things to think about..."
"Basil...please stop talking for a second."
I closed my mouth. I was surprised to hear her say that, but she smiled and took my hand in a reassuring manner.
"I didn't mean to sound rude there Basil. You took me by surprise there, I wasn't sure if you had wanted children."
"We'll...at first I didn't think I did, but...with you...to start a family...I think I would like that."
"Me too, but I'm not sure if I would be able to have any. I told you before I was having a very hard time trying to have a second child."
I had forgotten about that. I don't know how much better of a chance she would here, but no reason not to try.
"I know, but it doesn't mean we cannot try and even if we don't...we'll still have each other and that's all that matters."
I caressed her cheek and she smiled at me. The way her eyes shined said how much she agreed with me and how relieved she was.
We finished getting the rest of the ingredients for the potion and sprinted off home. We found in her book that the ingredients, the time it would take to get them at the consistency they needed to be and how to make it would take a full day. I wasn't sure how long Lidie could keep Mr. Flaversham occupied, but knowing her it might not be too hard for her to do so. It was almost nine o'clock when Dawson came back into the living room with Kate and I, with Olivia behind him. Dawson asked Olivia to go into the kitchen while he spoke with us.
"We'll she seems fine. Everything the way it should be for a sixteen year old girl."
"So that's how old the age spell made her. We'll I'm glad I bought more then needed then."
"What do you mean?"
"We don't know what exactly this age spell does. If it's only similar to the one in my book, who knows what else it could do. I've read that some can make then age another year or two everyday, make them age in
their sleep. Possibly make them mentally age as they age. So far I haven't seen that one."
"We'll Kate she may still be ten mentally, but physically she's..well like every other young person out there..."
"Raging hormones I get it...wait...no she couldn't be just yet. She would have to start that terrible time of the month."
"Well that's why I did a full exam Kate...she did start that."
"Well...this must be awkward for her."
"Indeed. I tried to explain that it's perfectly normal, but then again it would be if she was normally sixteen."
"Yes, well I think this now takes a woman's touch now, at least from either Mrs. Judson or myself. SO if you will do me a favor, I'm going to give you a list and if you would be so kind to get what I need for Olivia, it would be most appreciated."
Seeing Kate take charge was always interesting. Seeing her hand Dawson a list of items after she finished writing them. She handed him a small blue bag of money to take for it all and Dawson took off right away. I followed Kate into the kitchen as Olivia sat there with her head on the table. I sat across from her as Mrs. Judson came over and place a few of her cheese crumpets for her, but she didn't seem in the mood
for them.
"Sorry Mrs. Judson."
"It's okay dear. Maybe you would be in the mood for something else."
"If you'll give me the opportunity Mrs. Judson I think I know how I can help."
"Suit yourself dear."
"Thank you. Basil dear could you do me a favor please."
"Anything for you my dear."
"In our bathroom in the cupboard is a bottle with purplish clear liquid and some purple flowers in it, would you draw a hot bath and put two cup fulls of that stuff in it. When it's half full, please come back
and get me. I can do the rest."
I smiled as I agreed and kissed Kate on the cheek as I hugged her from behind. Since she embraced her magical roots she has done a lot of work in the sense of herbs. For instance the bottle she spoke of is a
body soap of some kind with lavender infused into it to sooth and relax the one using it. If I know her she's probably making her own batch of a herbal tea, for whatever the purpose may be, it'll be to help Olivia.
By the time I finished doing as Kate asked I was coming down to a lovely aroma of sweets drifting in the air. When I got in I saw Kate just now fixing a plate of cookies as I saw Olivia sipping on a cup of Kate's tea.
"Are those chocolate cookies I smell?"
"You got it."
"So what does this tea do?"
"This version of my tea is to sooth the pain and aches that comes with a woman's time of month."
"How did you know I was hurting?"
"Because all women knows that look dear. As if you've just been sliding down a series of drain pipes, hitting every bump on the way and then a fight with a cat. Tired, hurting,bloating and just miserable."
"Is this really how it will be when I actually become sixteen."
"Unfortunately that's what it may be like for you...when your twelve."
"Twelve! that's only two years away for me."
"Well all women are different dear. You may start at twelve or maybe you'll start early or late. For all any of us knows you may not start till your sixteen."
"This stinks."
"I know. Believe me I know."
"Did your daughter have to go through any of this?"
I saw sadness in her eyes, even with a smile on her face. She knew she wouldn't be there when her daughter would become a woman and be able to share such knowledge with her like she is with Olivia.
"No Olivia, my daughter was only four when it all happened."
"Oh, I'm sorry."
"It's okay. I know my daughter is happy and at peace with her father and her aunt. That's all that matters."
I went and held Kate close to me, whispering into her ear that it's okay and we'll be seeing them tonight. Seeing her smile I had hoped I was cheering her up. She kissed me cheek as I let her go with the plate of
cookies.
"Alright Olivia, let's get going. The hot water will relax the rest of your muscles as well as the tea."
"What's the cookies for though?"
"It's easier to eat chocolate this way"
"But why chocolate?"
"Chocolate for women are a cure for all...if anything, chocolate makes everything better."
