Chapter LXIII: In the case of Baker Street final part II
Summoned to the meeting chamber the golden red of the sunset shining from the one stained glass window, the three knights stood together in unison as they heard their orders from his royal highness.
"I have had my suspicions about this for a long time…" the king spoke from his chair, his eyes closed in contemplation as he held his hands his fingers intertwining together hiding away his mouth, showing the seriousness of the matter.
Terra standing then asked him, "but your highness… are you absolutely sure it's him?"
His majesty opening his eyes revealing his rich violet eyes answered him immediately, "I am… his actions of late have been irregular, he simply comes and goes as he pleases to the meetings and he has not bothered to appear at all lately… this of which greatly concerns me…"
The younger of the three knights there curious also asked his question, "why would this concern you your highness?"
At this the king's gaze changed as a great sadness echoed from his being as he told them, "I have heard of late the most disturbing of rumours… there have been secret uprisings in the many worlds… they have all begun to act on their own out of panic… and already there have been casualties of innocent people."
At this the knights were shocked to hear this for nothing like this had been mentioned at the assemblies, they were all quiet as his majesty then concluded, "and I have heard of a description of a man that fit's Xehanort's description… and I cannot look away from this."
Hearing his name then the only female there then asked, "So what would you have us do about this your majesty?"
This question asked the king answered, "I want the three of you to go out to the worlds and find out if it is really him who's doing this… and if you do I wish for you to capture him on sight if this is the case."
Hearing these orders the three knights together bowed their heads and put their hands to the hearts in salute, the younger of the three there then answered once more, "we'll do our best your majesty!"
These loyal words spoken the king nodded with his approval however before his knights left he told them, "you must hurry as well… for I don't know how long I'll be able to hold them all back… from total onslaught…"
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Opening her eyes slowly Nozomi echoed, "onslaught?" Her head ached as she slowly sat up from where she'd been lying on the floor, the rest of her also ached quite a bit from the sudden fall had occurred only moments before.
Annoyed she spoke aloud, "ow my head!" For now her head really was aching and around there was a horrendously loud racket, "what's making all that noise? It's the last thing that I-" however opening her eyes she looked on shocked as she saw that she had been lying on an enormous cog as it turned slowly within the mechanized dark shadowed structure of gears and chains as she saw the clock face they had all smashed through.
Bewildered by all the mechanisation as she heard the turning and clanking of it all she asked, "what is this?"
Suddenly then beside her she heard a pained moaning, turning quick she saw then lying a short distance from her was Basil he lay on the cog as well flat out, seeing him like this Nozomi ran straight to his aid, "Basil! Basil! Are you all right?!"
Hearing his name being called the mouse detective opened his eyes as he turned his head and looked up at her, "miss Nozomi?"
Seeing that he was conscious at least this was a good sign, but speaking again she asked, "are you okay?"
Getting up a little more as she asked he answered turning over as he rubbed his aching neck, "yes… nothing to be gravely concerned with."
Sighing at this she answered, "oh that's good…"
Opening his eyes then as Nozomi spoke this Basil saw too with a shock too where they had got to as he looked at all the machinery speechless, seeing that he was in the same frame of mind that she'd been in Nozomi then helped Basil up as she asked him, "so what is this place?"
Looking around still amazed Basil didn't hear her question at first as he turned and replied, "uh what? Sorry?"
Seeing
he'd missed it she asked again, "this place… what is it?"
Hearing her ask Basil then looked at her with dismay, "what is
this place!? This is the inner workings of the great clock tower! Big
Ben!"
Blinking unsure why he suddenly burst on her Nozomi
replied repeating, "Big Ben?"
Nodding again Basil spoke, "yes that's right." After replying he then looked around once more.
Confused as she heard this name Nozomi wondered why on earth a clock would have a name like that, but then after deliberating for a few moments she then spoke quietly, "well I guess a clocks gotta be called something…" with that she looked at Basil again as he had his hand above his eyes as he scouted around.
Seeing him do this Nozomi then knew instantly what it was he was doing and felt like an idiot for not doing it in the first place, they had to be on the look out for Rattigan and Olivia! With that she joined him as she did the same pose as she asked angered, "now where is that rat!"
However unbeknownst to the wary hero and heroine Rattigan was right behind them as he lifted one of his grand fists out to smote them down, while Olivia struggled once more in his fearsome grip.
Upon them then he raised his fist up high but then at that moment it was then Olivia finally managed to get her mouth free as she gasped and then cried, "Basil! Nozomi! Look out!"
Hearing
this cry making them both jump they turned with shocked faces as
Nozomi cried out, "what!?"
But then acting fast and furious
Rattigan struck Basil as he sent the mouse detective flying nearly
toppling off the gear, seeing this Nozomi cried, "Basil!" Quickly
she ran forwards and caught his hand before he fell away.
Holding his arm fast she told him, "don't let go okay! I'll get you up in a sec!"
Listening to this he replied, "not planning to!" As he himself was struggling to get back upon the gear himself pulling his weight forward as best he could.
But then quickly coming in for another onslaught to smite the annoying pests Rattigan made to make his move once more, unfortunately at that moment Nozomi and Basil were at their most vulnerable state with her hands trying to pull the mouse detective up while he himself was on the verge of death if he was let go.
Seeing her friends in this helpless state Olivia acted fast and furiously as she then bit viciously and hard into Rattigan's right hand, feeling the sudden sharp pain Rattigan cried out.
Shocking Nozomi and Basil as they looked on Rattigan suddenly and angrily looked at Olivia who looked back up at him panicked, with his fury he threw the annoying helpless girl into the endless sea of gears and cogs.
Screaming as she fell Nozomi cried out, "Olivia!!!" In shock and horror, the two of them watched as the poor mouse girl landed on the edge of an enormous gear unconscious from the impact.
Seeing this and then hearing the evil hearty laughter Nozomi's rage was immediately ignited as she then with quick effort pulled Basil up hurriedly as she ran towards the horrible rat and with right leg she swung a mighty kick at him shouting, "why you!!!"
Knocking the evil genius making him stumble slightly surprised Basil took this moment of surprise and acted fast as he quickly got behind the enormous villain and threw his huge black and red cape into the jaws of one of the gears, it chocked the enormous evil genius back as he tried to reach forwards and free himself.
Nozomi pumped to give him another harsh beating called the 'Starseeker' out as she went to put an end to him, however Basil quickly halted her as he spoke commandingly, "miss Nozomi!" As he stood in front of Rattigan his arms out barring her path.
Stopping her in her tracks as he called out to her she looked at him baffled as she then asked him, "What do you think you're doing! This our chance to-"
Basil interrupted, "there's no time for that! We must assist miss Olivia with haste!"
Snapped back to reality Nozomi then immediately remembered their poor young friend and then quickly looked back to where the young mouse girl was and saw that she was being lifted by the gear upwards and then saw with horror the other gear that rolled on top forwards, for when it would connect heavily into place…!
Horrified at the reality that might soon occur Nozomi cried out, "we've got to help her!"
Basil nodded decidedly, "yes and quickly!" With that he began to run forwards however before he could make any distance there came an angered call from Rattigan, "wait!"
Turning as the two heard him they saw Rattigan trying to reach out to the two of them, his expression was that of desperate rage as he looked at the two wanting to tear them apart, looking at him the hero and heroine heard him speak, "I won't let you get away! I will… kill…you!"
Looking at him in this state Basil looked him with slight grimace for a moment but then ran forwards to save Olivia, Nozomi looked at Rattigan with the same mixed expression but then couldn't help but look at him pitifully before she turned and ran to catch up to Basil.
Rattigan watching the two of them leave was silent for a moment despite the machine choking him back but it was the way that girl had looked at him that stirred something in him… an irritating feeling inside.
Meanwhile running on various gears and cogs going forwards Nozomi asked him fast, "so what do we do now Basil?" For looking on ahead she could see Olivia was getting closer and closer to the brink of death.
Looking at their surroundings quickly he then decided the course of action, "this is how we will act! I want you to quickly cast a fire spell upon that lever and then when the chains running we'll leap across and grab it! That will cover the distance and speed!"
Listening and then looking to where he was pointing to Nozomi immediately caught on as she replied, "right!"
With that running forwards and then aiming she immediately called out her magic, "Fira!" She cried with that the hot burning spell immediately raced out of the end of her keyblade and with that it collided into the lever setting off the chain as it raced forwards.
With that
seeing their chance Basil called out, "now miss Nozomi!"
"Okay!"
She replied back quick and with that she and Basil leapt forwards
together as Nozomi called on the wings on her feet as they then
quickly reached and grabbed onto the chain. With that the two of them
raced on forwards fast into the air to rescue Olivia.
Waking up from the uncomfortable sudden darkness she'd been thrown into Olivia opened her eyes, confused she could feel herself moving as she asked, "what am I?" But then suddenly stopping her thoughts in moments she looked up to see the enormous gear slab coming to crush her into place.
Seeing it her eyes widened in horror as she closed her eyes in fright at the awful sight, suddenly then she heard a couple of calls, "Olivia! Miss flaphammer!"
Opening her eyes suddenly she felt herself being pulled out of the way quick as the gear slid into place making a shuddering sound, seeing it as she was whisked away quickly she then saw with relief and delight Basil and Nozomi as they held onto her hands firmly as they ascended looking at her smiling.
Watching from below still held fast by his cape Rattigan looked up at the two hatefully as he finally recognised who it was that Hari had been after as he'd seen those shining white wings and he was enraged as he saw the three of them escaping. Everything was their fault that he'd lost everything, his dreams were now ruined… but what infuriated him the most was that look that that girl had given to him before she'd left… pity. He was not a being to be looked down on! Not by anyone!
These inner rages filled him to the brim as then the inner beast within roared and slashed as he was unleashed looking on with bloodshot wrath red eyes tearing his cape away that held him back.
Nozomi, Basil and Olivia all ran together forwards as they were running to the roof, as they ran Nozomi felt a surge of happiness as she talked to Basil holding Olivia in tow, "well I'd say this puts an end to everything doesn't it?"
However looking then Nozomi then noticed that Basil looked anxious thinking this strange she was then told, "I should think not yet."
Confused as she blinked she asked, "huh? What do you mean?"
Olivia feeling the same way looked at Basil as well as he answered, "you don't know much about rats… but at this moment by now Rattigan's been taken over by insanity and if that's the case he will be far more dangerous now than he ever was before."
Nozomi unsure of this didn't know what to say but before she could make any reply they arrived suddenly on the outside of the enormous clock tower, stopping suddenly quick it was close and even more dangerous now for the whole surface was wet and slippery from the rain as it continued with the thunder and lightning.
Looking below at the enormous height it almost made Nozomi dizzy as she saw, "okay… note to self… no falling…"
Basil looked around desperately for everyone in the makeshift balloon as Olivia felt uncomfortable as she held on tight to Nozomi and Basil's hands as she hid her face away. Feeling her do this Nozomi looked down and then looked at her concerned as she gave her hand a gentle squeeze to hopefully reassure her in some way.
Olivia feeling this looked up at Nozomi startled slightly, but then feeling the warmth from her hand she smiled as did Nozomi then suddenly Basil called out, "over there!"
The two of them then immediately turned as he called out and there to their relief and joy was Mickey, Riku Dawson and Flabbersham on their way to rescue the lot of them on the balloon.
"Fella's there! There I see them!" The king called out as he pointed to the lot of them, Riku quickly looking in the king's direction as well as Dawson and Flabbersham all smiled eagerly as they saw them waving out to them.
However still caught in the grasp of insane hatred the horrible creature was climbing his ascent as he grew monstrous in size as his coat and cape fell to pieces as he went, he was getting nearer and nearer now to his prey.
Outside though in the meantime the balloon was trying to be manoeuvred closer to the tower so that they could deliver everyone to safety, directing as best he could Mickey spoke to the others, "come on fella's bring it in a little closer!"
Doing as the king ordered they went to do just that as they tried to manipulate the balloons to do so, however as they did Riku holding on then noticed something with a fright, "pull back!" He cried.
With that suddenly everyone looked and then saw what he did as one of the balloons was pressing too close to one of the spikes in the building threatening to puncture it, seeing this everyone quickly pulled back.
However unfortunately it was still too much of a distance for everyone to make it over to them, Olivia Basil and Nozomi seeing the reason why they couldn't get closer looked on desperately up at them.
Looking back for a moment at the darkness of the place they had escaped from Nozomi could feel a terrible oncoming presence as she saw it's cold depths, she could feel him coming closer… she had to act fast!
Olivia feeling uneasy as she looked up at her father who was only a short distance away on the balloon she felt her anxiety grow, but then suddenly without a word making her jump she was pulled up into Nozomi's arms who then quickly ran and jumped off the ledge!
"Aggh!"
She cried out as she covered her eyes as she felt the air around them
as they fell; above she then heard Basil call out, "miss Nozomi!"
But then suddenly as that name was called Olivia felt the falling
air around her stop as she felt them both ascend, confused she opened
her eyes then to see amazed that Nozomi was now stepping in the air!
Nozomi using her power and seeing the orbs that led to the balloon she was in relief that at least there was a bit of good luck on that part! Beginning to walk to the balloon she called back to Basil turning her head slightly, "I'm gonna bring Olivia over first! Then I'll come straight back over for you Basil!"
Hearing this course of action Basil bowed his head slightly as he then confirmed replying, "all right! But you must make haste Miss Nozomi!"
Nodding in agreement determined she then quickly jumped from orb to orb with Olivia as Basil looked back at the darkness himself as he could feel Rattigan's oncoming presence.
The infamous villain had almost made it to his destination as he leaped left and right avoiding the many gears and chains, jumping across a huge distance he then landed on an enormous bell hammer as he then quickly made his way up.
Meanwhile back outside the others had managed to move the balloon to a little closer distance seeing the course of action that had been taken which was a big help for Nozomi as she quickly landed in a hurry as she then let an excited Olivia jump from her arms into her father's awaiting ones.
Seeing the reuniting hug was a warming moment for everyone despite the desperate situation at hand making them all smile and stop for a moment taking it all in, but then snapping back to reality Nozomi quickly remembered Basil, "right I have to get back!"
Saying that she quickly made her way to leave but before she did suddenly Mr Flabbersham spoke up as he looked over Olivia's head, "uh wait I-"
But it was a little late as Nozomi had now taken off and was heading back to collect Basil, unsure of what to do it was then Mickey came up and told him, "tell her yer thanks after this is all done kay?"
Hearing the mouse king Mr Flabbersham silent for a moment nodded a smile on his moustached face, Dawson coming up also added smiling, "yes that would be best, in fact we all should be receiving thanks for all this after this matter is done and dusted."
Riku in the mean time a little distance away watching as Nozomi headed back spoke quietly, "just back here quickly Nozomi!" As he felt an uneasiness in the air.
Finally making it back to the other side quickly in a splash and flurry Nozomi spoke fast and breathless reaching her right hand out, "Basil come on!"
Seeing she'd made it back Basil quickly ran over to her, but then the minute his hand connected with hers it was then suddenly in a huge heavy angry breath and quick sweep of his tail that Rattigan finally arrived in his black rags, sharp claws and blood shot red enraged eyes.
Seeing him both Basil and Nozomi looked on in shock at the horrific transformation, but then he was quickly moving in for the kill with his long sharpened nails as he spoke almost like a beast, "there's no escaping this time!"
But then quickly acting Nozomi spoke as she jumped off the edge, "so says you!" Then quickly with that she took flight with Basil in tow as they ascended to the oncoming balloon.
Rattigan halting as he saw this looked at the runaway dark grey mouse girl angrily as well as Basil as he then ran back into the darkness of the tower. Basil watching him leave paused for a moment but then he smiled as he then said, "Yes just like a rat to runaway…"
Hearing Basil say this Nozomi looked back herself to see Rattigan disappear into the shadows, sighing herself in relief as she thought then it was finally over, "oh that's good… I'm
almost out of energy!" She ended with a laugh.
With that the two of them made it to the balloon where they were both warmly welcomed, "Basil! Miss Nozomi!"
Waving as they approached she cried out, "hey there!" Basil himself also waved slightly himself. With that finally the two of them landed on the balloon, Basil quickly letting go of Nozomi as she collapsed onto her knees landed prim and proper as he dusted himself and then remarked in his usual manner, "well done I'd say, though the flight could have been a tad better."
Hearing him as she opened one of her eyes tiredly a small smile on her own lips as she breathed in and out, "well what do you expect? I'm tired you know! It's been a lot of stuff going on… I'm gonna need a long sleep after all this…"
Listening to her reply Basil only smiled a little more with that ever-secret mischievousness as he then headed over to Dawson and Flabbersham to discuss things.
Seeing that everything had ended on a good note Mickey and Riku were both in high spirits and decided to go over and help Nozomi up. But then as they turned around they saw a sight that shocked them from the inside out.
Suddenly on the balloon there was a sudden shudder as something heavy had landed on deck making everyone jump in fright and sudden shock at who had arrived, "hey what the-" Nozomi started to cry out but then as she turned over and looked up from where she was lying she saw with sudden shock and horror… Rattigan had made it on board the balloon his fury and adrenalin pumping him to inhuman abilities to leap across!
Looking up at him startled and wide eyed Nozomi suddenly was then grabbed by Rattigan's long claws as his enormous palm wrapped around her neck choking her, gasping from severe lack of energy and the tightness of his grip Nozomi could only weakly struggle against him.
Seeing her writhe in his hand Rattigan felt his rage still inflaming him as he despised someone so weak giving him such a disgusting gaze before as he then raised his left clawed hand as he felt their sharpness he then spoke to her venomously, "how dare you gaze at me with pity!"
Nozomi then suddenly gasped in horrible pain her eyes widening, everyone then looked on horrified as they saw Rattigan's nails pierce into her centre, a horrible icy silence filled the air.
