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Chapter Four: A Surprising Turn of Events

"Okay, Rover. My new case is about Queen Hope of Velecroe. She is missing a very old and very valuable ring. It was stolen a few days ago, on Thursday, to be exact. Queen Hope has asked for my assistance in retrieving it. And, of course, you may tag along if you wish," said Holmes the next afternoon.

Thank you, Sherlock! said Rover, excitedly.

"You're welcome. But, you better behave yourself, or I won't let you come on anymore cases with me, understand," said Holmes.

Crystal clear.

"Good."

So, later that afternoon, Holmes, Watson, and Rover went to the country of Velecroe to investigate The Case of Queen Hope's Missing Ring. (Watson is of course, oblivious to Rover's presence.)

"Well, Holmes, what do you think happened to Queen Hope's missing ring," Watson asked.

"It was either lost or stolen," said Holmes, matter of factly.

Or someone accidentally ate it.

"Don't say that," Holmes quietly hissed at Rover, "No one's that stupid."

You'd be surprised.

"Be quiet," was Holmes' quiet response.

"Did you say something, Holmes," asked Watson.

"No, Watson, why do you ask," asked Holmes, nonchalantly.

"Oh. I could've sworn you said something," said Watson, becoming confused.

"I didn't," said Holmes.

"Oh. All right then," said Watson.

Rover was chuckling at this conversation. Holmes gave him a look that said 'knock it off, or I'll beat the stuffing out of you.' Rover silently chuckled.

A few hours later, Holmes, Watson, and Rover arrived in the beautiful country of Velecroe. The trio made their way to the castle, where Queen Hope and her family lived. (Queen Sunshine, Hope's younger sister, actually rules the country.)

(A/N: Just for future comments, Rover has a very 21st century attitude, comments, and dressing style.)

When they entered the throne room, a very fat woman with red hair came up to them, and said," Mr. Holmes, Dr. Watson, I'm so glad you made it! How was your trip?"

"It was fine, Queen Hope," Watson and Holmes replied.

That's Queen Hope? She shouldn't be the queen of Velecroe; she should be the queen of Twinkies! I bet when she sits on a rainbow, skittles pop out!

Holmes had no idea what Rover was talking about, but he knew it wasn't very nice, and whispered," Be nice, Rover. Remember your promise!"

What? Hey, I'm just telling the truth, man!

"Learn how to tell it, and be respectful at the same time," Holmes whispered to his invisible "friend."

All right. I hear you. It's all good! It's all good!

Well, anyway, Holmes, Watson, and Rover did some investigating.

By the evening, Holmes and Watson had not been able to solve the case. Then, Rover came up to Holmes and said Ask Sunshine! She knows!

So, Holmes went to find Queen Sunshine, and asked her if she had seen her older sister's missing ring.

"Yes. I just went to have it cleaned," said Sunshine, holding out the newly cleaned ring.

Queen Hope came over to them, just then, and saw the ring.

"You found my ring," she cried.

"Yes. Queen Sunshine went to have it cleaned," said Holmes.

"I wanted it to be a surprise," said Queen Sunshine, "So that's why I didn't tell you where it was."

"Oh, that's all right, Sunshine," said Queen Hope.

So, the case being solved (by Rover), Holmes, Watson, and Rover went back to Baker Street.

Once they were away from Watson, Holmes asked Rover how he knew that Queen Sunshine had the ring.

Because, I saw her coming into the castle with it.

"Oh. All right. You were a great help to me today, Rover. Thank you," said Holmes.

You're welcome, Sherlock. What's a friend for?

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A/N: What do you think of this chapter? Was it too lame, too short, just right, what? And, what do you think of Rover's solving the case? He's good forever, just sometimes.

Next chapter: Rover's back to doing his tricks again and Watson still thinks that Rover's completely imaginary.

Please R/R!!!!!!!!!!!!!!