I've relised something....Have I ever said the word 'junk' in this fic? If I did I'm really sorry...Hahaha..force of habit. Junk in my term doesn't mean garbage it means not so good. I didn't know that until mom said that Junk is a Pidgen word. Pidgen in Hawaii slang word for something not good, or terrible. Like if a hot dog didn't taste too good. I keep on forgetting not to put slang in here...Damn...Hopefully I'll catch myself next time.
The small group sat in the livingroom. Around them the tention was so thick you could cut it with a knife. Saori, James and Cyric exchanged worried glances, while Hikaru fiddled with a box of matches she had in her pocket.
Basil sat in his chair smoking his pipe and Dawson silently glanced back and forth at his companion and James.
"We're in deep crap aren't we?.."Whispered Cyric to the pirate. James nodded.
"Oh yes we are in really deep crap.."
Basil then stood up from his seat and gave the group a look.
"So let me get this straight....Ratigan is still alive and are friends with the Japanese Mafia?"
"Unfortunately yes.." Said Saori sadly.
"So he sent you to gather information about what I was doing, so then he'll be able to go around and commit more crimes without me knowing about it...Then try to lure me into a fake case/ trap and get revenge?"
Saori nodded curtly.
"As complicated and kind of unnecessary as it sounds...It's exactly what he planned. And if you ask me I think that little fall off of Big Ben made him a little more crazy then he already is..."
Cyric grinned widely.
"Actually I think he's been more crazy even before his little fall.."
"Ne ne! The other day when James went to go see him. The rat totally flipped out and thought it was Basil-san!!!" Said Hikaru humorously. James pulled a face.
"Getting your head nearly ripped off isn't funny!! The only way I had to convince him I was me was to recite the lair's rules..."
"The lair has rules? Since when did he make rules?" Said Saori, who had a look of surprise. James shrugged.
"I don't know. It was there when I joined....Don't worry about it..Nobody even follows them..."
"Then why have rules if nobody follows them?" Cyric grinned at the spy.
"Cause he's a phsycotic idiot..?"
Hikaru burst out laughing at the comment.
"Can we please get back on topic..?" Said Basil tiredly.
Saori put a hand behind her head guiltily and lightly nudged the child to be quiet. "Sorry Mr. Basil. Anyway...You probably figured out that my name isn't really Cathleen Fitzpatrick and that-"
" Your real name is Saori Hirigawa. The young man next to you is named Cyric Durril. He's of the Irish Romany ethnicity and is a skilled swordsman. The young girl is your cousin Hikaru Pearson who is a pyromaniac and an inventor.."
Basil then gestured to the pirate.
"And you are James Malin. An ex-pirate captain and if I'm not mistaken was the son of Richard Malin the famous explorer, who was also a retired archeologist professor from Oxford. Am I right?"
The group except Saori stared incrediously at the smiling detective. Dawson chuckled slightly at their shocked expresions.
Hikaru's eye twitched slightly and voiced what the other two were thinking. (A/N: hehehe...I'm putting a few anime inquires to make it more interesting. 'laughs like a maniac')
"What are you a bakemono?!!" (monster/demon) (A/N: take your pic)
Basil laughed.
"My dear I am a detective and deduce by deduction and am not a monster or a phsycic of any sort."
Hikaru glared suspiciously at the detective and slumped in her seat.
"Sounds more like the work of a bakemono if you ask me" She muttered under her breath.
The detective coughed before continuing.
"Now. From what you've told me Ratigan is up to something besides revenge...But what use would an antique sword or the directions be of use to him?"
James shook his head solomnly.
" We don't know...All we know is that he found out that we know that he's in league with the Japanese Mafia who's looking for Cyric, Saori and Hikaru."
"I can understand why he'd want the two girls but why Cyric?" Asked the detective questionably.
"It's because I was taught kenjitsu by Saori's father. And it's a possibility they think I know how to make swords..Which I don't."
Basil began to pace around the small room.
"Hmm...This is odd. I would suspect that the Japanese Mafia would make their move even though Ratigan probably promised something. What the real question is: why do they want the sword and directions." Basil paused slightly, with the group's attention on him. "I'm going a bit out of league into this case but, what if these two objects aren't what they seem?"
"Not what they seem? Like they're hiding something not visible to the naked eye?" Asked Dawson. Basil nodded.
"That's exactly what I was thinking. I wonder..."
The detective then went to the grandfather clock and produced the shethed sword and wooden tube. Opening the tube he pulled out the aged paper and strode over to the table where the bunsen burner was. He turned the gadget on and allowed the paper to barely lie above the flame. Saori shot up from her seat and ran over to the detective.
"Mr. Basil are you insane? That is-" Basil put up a hand of reassurance.
"Don't worry Ms. Hirigawa....I made a copy of it." The detective immediately removed the paper and glanced at the back. "Just as I thought. Ms. Hirigawa..If you'll do the honors please?"
Basil handed the stunned Saori the slightly charred paper.
"It's grandpa's will."
"His will? What does it say?" Asked Hikaru, eagar to hear whatever was written. Saori cleared her throat.
"It says: To my son Kentaro, my daughters Akane and Megumi, my daughter in law Cathleen, my grandchildren Aidan, Saori and Rae. And of course my adopted grandson Cyric. This is my will written on June 1st 1890. Though this is a will, it isn't the real one. The real one you'll discover in my account book on the topshelf of the book case. This will however is a last confessions.
In my younger years when Kentaro was still a child I journeyed from Tokyo to Kyoto to deliver a sword to a rich government offical's son. On my way back I became lost and found a beautiful white bird trapped within a poisonous thorny vine patch. Since it was weak from the poison I cared for the bird until it became well again. Once the creature became well it transformed into a human young woman. A moon deity.
She then said these words to me: 'Valiant young mouse. I thank you for the kindess and care you've shown, in taking care of me. As a reward I give you this crystal ball. It is a map that will only work in the light of the full moon. This map will lead you to a great treasure. But be warned. Not all treasure is strewn with precious metals and jewels. I bid you farewell. May we cross paths again soon.'
After saying these words she dissapeared in a flash of light. I haven't seen her since. During my life I have never once persued the treasure stated on the map, because I was already happy with my family. Oncing moving to England with everyone I hid the crystal, and if one ever wants to find it, the directions are hidden in sword that isn't real. Happy searching.
Akito Hirigawa"
Cyric grinned and chuckled slightly. " I have to admit..Your grandpa did have a odd sense of humor."
"Tell me about it...A sword that isn't real? Is there such a thing?" The spy wrinkled her nose humorously.
"No. Unless you count this one." Said Basil who handed the spy the sheathed sword. "Once again, if you'll please do the honors."
Saori unsheathed the sword and inspected the flawlessness of it. The blade didn't have any smears, scratches or chips; indicating that it was never used. Her eyes traveled down to where the blade met the hilt, it seemed out of place.
" It's not properly aligned with the hilt."
"It's not what?" Asked James who raised a curious eyebrow. Dawson, Cyric and Hikaru glanced eagerly at her. Basil however smiled slightly.
Saori handed the sword to James and pointed out the slightly mismatched part of the weapon.
"See. The part where the blade meets the hilt. it's not on center. It's a bit off." James nodded in agreement.
"Aye. I see what you mean. That's odd. If I didn't know better I'd say the hilt was hollow. I wonder what will happen if I did this." James grasped the dull edge with his first three fingers and turned the blade counter clockwise. To his shock the blade came off. "I was right. Look it's hollow. Your grandfather, who probably made this; had the hilt heavier and the blade lighter then usual so it wouldn't seem out of the ordianary. What a thing of pure genius.."
A small folded slip of paper in the hollow hilt caught his eye. Gently he pulled it out, handed it to Saori and twisted the blade back onto the hilt. The spy unfolded it and raised an eyebrow.
"There's somemore writing. But it's in Chinese. Mr. Basil, do you think you could translate for us please?"
Basil took the paper from her.
" Of course. " He than read it outloud.
(A/N: Just to let you know I'm terrible with making riddles.)
The secret of the moon fey's gift shone by the moon rays
it's answer hidden inside is what you seek.
From the great clock of Ben go to the area where
Power of England reign. Go to the tower where once
human evil and unjusified rotted and died
Where two princes met their demise
On the South wall a letter M.S is scrolled
There the map you seek is buried inside.
Hikaru and Cyric immediately perked up.
"It's the Tower of London." They both said simultaniously.
"That makes a lot of sense. It's possibly the last place anyone would look." Said Dawson in a musing tone.
Cyric grinned like a kid in a candy shop.
"So...When do we leave?" James coughed slightly.
"Ah matey, I think you're forgetting our plan."
Basil gave the group a questionable look.
"May I ask what this plan is?" James shifted in his seat.
"We thought that if possibly Hikaru can stay here at Baker St., since it'll be safer then with us. You see as you already know about Ratigan. He had planned to have Cyric, Hikaru and myself anihilated, so we don't tell Saori of what we know. Fortunately we over heard the conversation and came here.
Anyway. The plan was that Cyric and I will go back to the lair and pretend that nothing had happened. When his two hitmen take us to be killed we'll beat 'em up and give them to Mouseland Yard, for safe keeping. During that time we'll go into hiding and find enough evidence to match the mafia to the murderers and then let Mouseland Yard take care of the rest. So will you do it?"
"Yeah Mr. Basil I promise I won't touch anything or bother you! So can I stay? Pleeeeeeeeeease?" Begged the pyro who gave the wariy detective huge soulful Bambi; puppy dog eyes.
Basil faultered slightly under the Bambi eyed gaze the child was giving him. Sighing he nodded.
"Yes you may stay..." Hikaru let out a whoop of joy and tackled the detective putting him in a huge bear hug.
"ARIGATOU GOZAIMASU!!!! "
Cyric and James stood from their seats (as Hikaru let go of Basil), and strode over to the detective.
" Thanks Mr. Basil. Don't worry, Hikaru is a well behaved child, even though she seems a bit wild. Saori will make sure she does." Said Cyric, who shook the detective's hand vigorously. A sinking feeling immediately formed in Basil's stomach.
"Thank you detective. We'll keep in touch Saori, take care of yourself and Hikaru." James gave the spy and child each a quick hug a piece. The two returned the gesture.
When it came to Cyric's turn. He swooped down and grabbed Hikaru into a hug. The child giggled when he set her down and ruffled her hair affectionately.
"Take care of yourself Hikaru-chan."
"Hai!"
Turning to the spy he hugged her gently.
"Be careful...I mean it Cyric. You too James. We don't know what the jerk could be plot-" Cyric rolled his eyes and gave her a quick kiss on the mouth to keep her from saying anything more. It seemed to work since Saori's cheeks flushed and didn't say another word. (A/N: yay..Getting better..wheeeeee.)
A series of things happened at once in the room. Basil raised a curious eyebrow, Hikaru grinned widely and stifled a giggle, Dawson had a expression between shocked and amusement and James rolled his eyes skyward.
"Everything will be fine. I promise. Cross my heart and hope to die and all that stuff...." He noticed the wary look on her face. "I'm absolutely serious about this. Just worry about yourself and Hikaru okay?"
"Okay...Just keep in touch, and let me know if you need saving." Said Saori with a impish grin on her face.
"Me need saving? I think not...I-"
James interrupted the seemingly long speech that was about to be said and dragged a half protesting Cyric to the kitchen door.
"Okay lover boy enough with your hidden vows of marriage proposal. We need to get back before anybody becomes suspicious." Cyric turned bright red.
"M-marriage proposal? When the hell did I say anything about that?" James grinned toothily.
"It made you shut up didn't it? Besides I'll let 'er know if your butt needs saving." The two entered the kitchen.
"I don't need saving!" Yelled Cyric in a stubborn tone.
"3rd grade. Just keep on reminding yourself that. 3rd grade."
The gypsy's shouts of protest was muffled when the two friends left the flat.
Scilence regained the flat once more. Basil and Dawson exchanged similar glances. Dawson cleared his throat.
"Those two were very interesting young men..don't you say Basil?"
Basil nodded slightly nervous of having a very destructive child living in the flat..
"Yes...Very...."
YOSHAAAAAAAAA!!!!!! Woohoo a week or so of writers block is over.
Adventures of Gothkitty
Gothkitty: OMG! TWO-MIX IS IN DETECTIVE CONAN!!!!!!!
Ratigan: Who?
Gothkitty: TWO-MIX! One of the best music artists in Japan!!! You know the creators of the song Just Communication? The two people who sang most of the insert and opening/ ending songs for Gundam Wing?!!"
Ratigan: Oh..So?
Gothkitty: SO? So?! THEY'RE FREAKEN AWESOME!!!
Ratigan: You're sleep deprived again aren't you?
Gothkitty: You bet your bottom I am. Hehe..I've been watching Shrek 2 too many times...I love Puss n Boots...KAWAIIIIIIIIIIII! 'goes starry eyed'
Ratigan: Why don't you go do a photography project or something?
Gothkitty: Already done. see? 'holds up picture of a adorible Chihuahua'
Ratigan: A rat dog?
Gothkitty: The more suitible terms is Chihuahua...Yes you will obey the cuteness of the puppy...Give into the cuteness. The cuteness commands you!!!!! Hmm...maybe I do nee more sleep...
Ratigan: 'holds up a baseball bat menicingly' I can help you....
Gothkitty: uhhhhhhhhh........Maybe not...
Yeah..TWO-MIX is a band of two people a girl and a guy. The girl is Minami Takayama who is also the voice actress of Conan (Japanese version) and Shiina Nagano. Most of their music is techno, but it's really good techno that would want you to dance to no matter what. Please let me know what you think. R&R. Thank you.