Music that was listened to for this fic: Les Miserables Original Broadway, Phantom of The Opera, Original Broadway, and a bunch of other songs. TWO-MIX: White Reflection, Last Impression, and Hot Hot Hot from the Bend it like Beckham Soundtrack.
Hmm...Another chappie...I'm sorry if it's confusing...Sleep deprivation isn't fun...I'm sleep deprived because or neighbors play their stereo till 2 in the morning....And rather loudly at that.
Basil stood at his chemistry set, working cautiously with a few dangerous looking chemicals. In each hand he held a beaker one with a red colored formula, while the other was blue. Gently he tilted the red one to pour into the blue. A small drop was about to fall when....
KABOOOOOOOOM!!!!!!!
Jumping in surprise all of the red contents of the beaker spilled into the blue one causing both formulas to explode in the detective's face. Basil coughed, put the now burnt beakers on the test tube rack and stormed to the kitchen where the other explosion came from.
He wrenched the kitchen door open and was met with a cake mix covered room. The walls, floors, countertops, ceiling etc was splattered with the gooey yellow substance. And in the middle of the mess stood Saori and Hikaru covered from head to toe with the cake mix.
"Ano..Hikaru-chan....When you make flammbe..you add the match afterwards...." Said Saori who blinked in surprise. Hikaru who was equally shocked nodded her head.
"H-hai..."
Basil placed a weary hand over his eyes and went back to his experiment. Dawson who had just come through the door looked as though he ran a great distance. Panting slightly and gave his friend a worried look.
" What happened? What was that explosion? Is everything alright?" Basil raised both hands in reassurance.
"Yes yes, everything is fine Dawson. That was just Ms. Hiragawa showing her cousin how to make a flammbe....By the looks of it, it wasn't successful."
"What do you mean?" Asked the doctor in a confused tone. Basil just shook his head and gestured at the kitchen door.
Dawson causiouly opened the door and peeked inside. He was met with a batter splattered room.
"My word..."
The two batter covered cousin's looked up and grinned at the awestruck doctor.
"Hi Doctor Dawson. Sorry about the mess. We'll have the place cleaned before lunch." Said Saori who was mopping the floor.
Dawson went back to the living room and sat at his chair infront of the fire. A small smile appeared on his lips, soon he began to chuckle. Basil raised an eyebrow as he looked up from his chemistry set. His expression serious, although he, too was smiling.
"Dawson I don't see what so funny about this? If Mrs. Judson comes back to find her kitchen utensils gunked with dried cake batter and her baking pan destroyed she'll have my head!"
"I'm sorry Basil. It's just things have gotten rather interesting, since those two have come to live with us." Said Dawson in an amused fashion.
A knock was then heard on the front door. Basil put down a fresh set of beakers and walked over to the door to open it.
"Ah Mr. Durril just the person I wanted to see. What news from the front?" Said Basil Jokingly.
The gypsy removed his hat and cloak and placed them on the coat rack. His expression was grim.
"Nothing...Only that the two mice who tried to kill us, Phil and Simon were found dead in their cells at Scottland Yard this morning. Obviously someone didn't want them to say anything. James and I are also suspecting Ratigan is aware of what's happening. Already we had two run in's with mysterious attackers...I'm taking a huge risk coming here, but I just thought I'd give you a heads up. "
Dawson waved at the young man.
"Oh hello Cyric."
The young man waved back warmly.
"Hello Doctor Dawson."
Basil opened the door a crack and peeked outside.
"Did anyone follow you?" Cyric shook his head.
"No. But I should leave...To make sure nobody has.." Cyric cast the front entrance a suspicious glance. "Oh, but besides not finding anything we did find one thing out...That the people who murded Saori's family are indeed the same ones in league with Ratigan. The only problem is that we haven't got the evidence to get them arrested."
Basil thought for a moment. A small smile apppeared, which grew to a grin.
"Mr. Durril...Do you know where these men are?"
Cyric nodded.
"Yeah, they usually frequent that pub little far ways from the docks. Why do you ask?" The detective's grin grew wider.
"Have you ever tried going in disguise?"
Cyric raised an eyebrow and shrugged.
"Unless you call keeping low and wearing a hat and cloak as a disguise."
"No..I was thinking more of undercover work...Like mingling with the enemy." At this Cyric also grinned.
"What did you have in mind?"
Night had fallen on London. Toby the basset hound sat quietly on the damp cobbled street floor, looking down at his second master. Basil.
The detective adjusted the coat to his disguise. A pirate. He wore an oversized shirt, brown slacks, brown tricorner hat, and a cutlass on his side. James who was dressed in his old pirate captain clothes, and a cloth mask, grinned widely and stretched his arms.
"Ah feels good to be in these old things. How are you faring Cyric?"
The gypsy who was dressed as a gypsy. (A/N: Hehe. Ironic ne?) Was wearing an oversized white shirt, a red cloth belt, black bandana that covered his head (except his bangs that stook out), and black slacks; gingerly touched the piercing on his left ear, and scowled.
"You do know when Basil said that I needed a earring he never ment that I really did need one!" Yelled Cyric.
James made a mock sad face.
"Aww comon Cyric, where's your sense of adventure?"
"Back at Baker Street BEFORE you ran a bloody needle through me ear!" Growled the gypsy.
The pirate just grinned and patted his friend on the shoulder.
"It's all part of the experience my friend."
Dawson, (who was dressed also as a gypsy in white shirt, brown slacks and fake white beard) chuckled at their antics.
"Don't worry Cyric. If you clean it properly it'll heal in no time."
"Wait..Basil actually pierced your ear? I thought it was a fake?!" Said Cyric. Dawson nodded his head.
"Actually it was, but since I'm a doctor; I thought I'd give you a some helpful information."
The gypsy lowered his ears sullenly. Slightly pouting.
"Gee..I feel so much better...By the way where's Saori?" Dawson looked around.
"Odd..She was right here." Basil sighed.
"She's hiding over there." He pointed to the human sized barrel and hailed her. "Ms. Hirigawa, I assure you, you look fine."
Saori popped her head from behind the barrel and gave the detective a look. Cyric and James went wide eyed. Her long hair was unbraided and was tyed back with a red and gold embrodered gypsy scarf. Her ears were adorned with two simple gold hoops. Hesitating she stepped into view. She wore a long sleeved white peasant shirt and simple red skirt.
"Mr. Basil..Do I really have to wear this?" Asked Saori, who noticed Cyric's expression. James laughed.
"Your mouth is hanging open mate."
"What?" Said the gypsy; snapping back to reality. Basil coughed slightly and answered the spy's question. "Yes you do Ms. Hirigawa, but if it'll make you feel better, you can wear this cloak over your shoulders." Saori accepted the cloak and put it on.
"Thanks."
"You're welcome. Right. Here is the plan. James and myself are pirates who have just come from the Carribeans. Dawson, if anyone asks who you are, say that you're Ms. Hirigawa's uncle and have just arrived from Paris. Ms. Hirigawa. You and Mr. Durril; if anyone approaches you say the two of you are engaged. That way some of the seedier people here will leave you alone."
"WHAT?!" Yelled the two, both blushing.
The younger couple stared at Basil not believing what they just heard the detective say. He smiled at their expression.
" It's not like the two of you are really engaged. This is the only way we can make sure nothing happens to you Ms. Hirigawa."
"For your information, I can take care of myself Mr. Basil." Said Saori slightly miffed.
"I know you can Ms. Hirigawa, but this to make sure the Mafia doesn't have the upper hand in attacking if they become too suspicious." Replied Basil. " When we go in James and I will act like we don't know you...Once inside each of us will try to gather information on what their purpose is with those two items, as well as evidence that we can try against the group for murder.
Now, for the next step. We need to choose fake names for ourselves. My name will be Anthony. Dawson?"
" Arcas." Said Dawson. (A/N: Arcas is the son of Callisto from Greek Mythology) Basil nodded in approvment and turned to James, who grinned.
"Darius."
"Ms.Hirigawa?"
"Ema."
"Mr. Durril?"
"Dracul." Said Cyric, smiling like a chesire cat. The spy and pirate laughed at his choice in names.
"What? Can't I chose a name close to a vampire?"
"Before we go in, Saori, I think you should wear a ring, so your part will seem more convincible."
She blushed and glared at pirate.
"You're enjoying this aren't you?"
Her friend only gave her a rougish grin and walked away laughing to himself.
Dawson perked up slightly and reached into his pant's pocket.
"I keep on forgetting this but," He handed the ring on the silver chain to Saori. "Your brother said to give you this."
The spy smiled and took the item from the doctor.
"Thank you..."
"Er..By the way. What is it for?" Saori removed the chain and placed the ring on her finger.
"It was my mother's most prized possesion. She said that before her family moved to England, she lived in the countryside of Ireland. She said that she was friends with a puck..Which ironically is the same one from a Midsummer Night's Dream. This ring, she told me and my brother was a departing gift from Queen Tatiana and King Oberon themselves. She always kept it on a chain as a good luck charm..."
Dawson nodded in response.
"Really? I thought the characters were all made up or legends."
"If they are legends then how did they get started?" Said the spy with a wink.
"Shall we then?" Said Basil; motioning to the pub's entrance.
(A/N: Well? What do ya think? Huh? Huh? Huh? Pathetic ne?)
I went to see The Incredibles the other night. Funny movie. Even though I'm fan of disney, I believe that Pixar is going to do a bit better. I also heard rumors that their making a bugs life 2...
Adventures of Gothkitty
Gothkitty: 'Sigh' Another end to another chappie...Hmm I realise my fanfic is really going to hell, and becoming longer...Which is rather odd...
Ratigan: Then put in on Hitius
Gothkitty: Because I'm destined to finish it...Or...I could always make a X-files crossover have Mulder think of you as a alien...Hehehe..Gives me an idea....'laughs like a maniac'.
Basil: You do realise X-files has been over since 2001...
Gothkitty: Yeah, but the last episode aired on TNT a month or so ago...Gives the old fans who haven't purchased the tapes of dvds a chance to see it over again. I can't wait for the pizza vampire episode. Hahahahaha!!!!