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For your sake (Basil x read x Ratigan) Chap3

The rat in the potrait

Mrs. Judson and Basil's partner were smiling at the beautifully emotional view of you two as some tears of joy made their way down to the corners of the old woman's eyes.

"M-Mrs Judson....whatever is the matter?' The kind doctor questioned in slight confusion and placed a comforting hand over her shoulder.

"Oh My apologies Mr. David, it's just...these two haven't seen each other for years, and now that they're reunited...I can't help but feel happy for them. Only if you knew what they've been through" She whispered through her silent cries.

"Oh, then perhaps...with their permission, of course, you can tell me one day. I'd be more than happy to learn more about Basil's past. And As I can see..." He glanced over at his friend who was still hugging you. "It'll be very interesting-" Dawson gasped at the sight of the wound over your back. "Goodness gracious, Basil look!"

The detective broke the hug and turned you around, his eyes winded in terror...you could say he almost freaked out however his logic helped him remain calm as he swept you off your feet and held you in his arms. "Dawson, I believe you know what you have to do"

"Yes, yes...right away Basil!" His partner said quickly and rushed over the upstairs to get what he needs to treat your injury properly.

Meanwhile, your beloved detective had placed you to sit over a near table and helped you lift your upper clothes just a bit so the injury would be exposed. "Mrs. Judson helped me clean the blood away but It still hurts" You commented casually.

"I will never be able to understand how you always end up finding yourself in the most dangerous situations reporter" Basil commented back before he took a chair and sat right in front of you. "Tell me exactly what happened back there"

"Before I would visit you I wanted to take care of my old apartment but a stray cat was lurking there and they attacked me....in the end, a stranger saved me and so I was able to come to you safely" You explained calmly and watched the doctor who walked back in the living room.

"I am afraid your wound needs to be sewed so it will close completely" He walked behind you and placed the aid kit right beside you.

Your skin tensed once you felt the wet cotton from the xylocaine against your flesh. It hurt but you can surely handle it, however, your attention caught Basil who took your hands to his and glanced up to you with a confident smile.

"Once you told me you'd return to London for good it made me feel extremely happy but also quite suspicious, what about your job?'

"My former job you mean. Yeah, indeed something happened. My ex-boss was cleaning black money by confronting his 'business' fellows with pictures from personal moments with their forbidden lovers. I managed to find enough proof to reveal the truth but also I got fired along with the rest of the people who used to work there. So after that, I decided nothing was holding me back and I decided to return to London and make a new start"

"A hero who isn't afraid no matter what the consequences might be. You haven't changed at all reporter and I am proud of you" His thumbs were stroking the surface of your hands.

"And you seemed to do much better...from how much you have developed yourself as about your work methods, and of course your success as DETECTIVE!!!" You shouted in pain as the needle made its way through your flesh. Fortunately, Basil was able to hold you in place at the right moment as doctor Dawson continued his job.

"I am sorry my dear, it won't take long" Just like Dawson said it didn't take long before bandages were wrapped around the specific area. "Mmm...I feel much better now. Thank you, dear doctor" You smiled and shook your hand with his who chuckled to your thanks.

"It was my duty to help such a good lady like you....who's friends with Basil. Now if you'll excuse me I need to get back to my room, I feel really tired and I suggest you take plenty of rest as well" He told you before he said his goodnight to Basil and Mrs. Dudson before he made his exit from the living room.

"Alright let's help you...down" You heard Basil saying but it was too late to refuse any of his assistance as he had already lift you off the table, now holding you by the waist with your feet automatically wrapped around him and supporting yourself with your hands placed over his shoulders.

"I don't think that's the proper way to let me down, detective" You commented with light pink cheeks and a small smirk.

"Are you sure about that, reporter?" The detective smirked back while walking and then placed you to sit over the sofa.

Once you realized what just happened you chuckled nervously mostly to yourself and rolled your eyes away. "Yeah, you're right"

"I am always right" He beamed proudly with a smug grin and closed eyes.

"I am not gonna even bother to give an answer" Your sarcasm didn't seem to affect him even a little since the only response he gave was to ruff the top of your head, a thing that made you chuckle in amusement and bring a smile to him as well.

"Stay here I am gonna bring some of my clothes for you to wear" He didn't give you time for a word to come out from you as he was already walking upstairs.

As you were about to pay a closer look and see how much the living room's decoration had changed, Mrs. Judson walked over to where you were with a tray full of cheese crepes and two cups of hot pumpkin flavor tea. You looked over her with a soft smiled and opened your arms wide. Not even a few seconds passed as the old woman placed the tray over the small table and now was down on her knees hugging you warmly. "How do you always know what I need mom?" You questioned almost in a whisper.

"A mother always knows what you need....even an adopted one" You both giggled as you buried your face to her shoulder, having the desire to breathe in her blissful scent that always says 'your mother is here...for both of your and Basil'.

Speaking of the devil...the detective was already back, you turned your head to see him standing right beside the sofa you were sitting with one of his white shirts and black pants hanging from his one arm. "Not even an hour passed since she finally came back to us and you already are doting on her, Mrs. Judson?"

"Look who's talking" Your reply was once again sarcastic however, Basil knew better it hid tease and sweetness behind it.

"The greatest mouse detective in London, thank you" He smirked down at you before you giggled and gave a playful light punch to his chest, which made him chuckle in return.

"Greatest detective....it'd be appreciated if you could kindly walk over the kitchen for a while...you're not gonna be the one who will help Y\N change now will you?" Mrs. Judson stood up straight and glanced over Basil with a rather firm expression with her hands placed over her hips.

The detective handed her the clothes and with a snob half-lidded-eyed face he turned on his heel to walk away. He didn't even have time to walk past the door as Mrs. Judson grabbed his wrist and forced him to bend down to height as if she wanted to whisper to him something short like a secret.

"Once you'll set foot over there, please make sure to check the oven, I am baking both your favorite dessert" She whispered silently and pushed him through the door that closed immediately once he entered the kitchen.

After some time you let your body fall gently back to the sofa as the sigh of relief escaped from your mouth. "Ah, that feels much better" You commented softly.

Mrs. Judson couldn't help but chuckle at the sight of you feeling all dry and relaxed. "Oh Mr. Basil there you are, is...everything alright?" She turned away from you to face him.

"Indeed, you can go and have a look yourself. Also, I thank you from mine and Y\N's part for the cheese crepes and the tea"  He moved and placed a chair right across the sofa you were before he took a seat.

"You don't have to thank me for such simple stuff. Anyway, I better leave you two alone to chat. I will be up to the attic and prepare the extra bed we have for our Y\N"

"I was about to ask you if need my help with this matter, I mean it might be pretty heavy for you to pull it all the way over my bedroom..." He said before he took a sip from his cup.

A wide smiled made its way to the corners of your lips once you heard what Basil just said. Sleeping in the same room with him? That reminded you of a lot of old yet fun memories you and your dearest friend shared together.

"Oh no, it's fine. I may be old but my strength hasn't failed me yet" You watched her sending you a playful wink and walk away.

"Does your injury still hurt?' Basil pointed out in curiosity.

"A bit...but I can handle it, not to worry" You smiled nervously as you felt your cheeks warmed up again. "H-Hey, the house has a phone now!"

"What....? Oh, yes! We placed it just a few days ago, it cost somehow but it's was worth the money for sure. Now I don't have to walk all the way over the telephone booth just for a call and people can ask for my assistance from there too" He explained while staring over the wall where it was placed.

"I can also see your passion for science and creation isn't lost through the years" You praised once your eyes caught the second long table where many science objects like flask bottles, chemical glasses, and much more stuff lied here and there. randomly.

"I bet your wild passion for taking pictures is still that strong as well" The detective smiled as you were chewing a cheese crepe happily.

"You know me very well detective, as I know you. Both of us have passions that lead us forward through our lives but that doesn't mean we won't be there for each other no matter what, after all, that was the vow we gave a LONG time ago

"I remember very well what we promised back then, and that's why you will stay with me as much as possible. It might take a long for the mouse police to chase the cat away from your apartment for good, plus getting your house back to normal will take a while too. I mean, you should come here from the very start. You know quite well this house belongs to you as much as it does to me, we grew up here together for god's sake! And if you'd come to me that blasted cat wouldn't hurt you" He crossed arms and looked quite disappointed while in reality, he was worried about how much worst things could be, like what if that cat would actually... He shook his head in a try to get this horrible thought out of his mind.

The scolding didn't make your smiled drop even a bit. You loved the fact that your detective still cared for you as deeply as you care for him as well.

The conversation went rather smoothly after that as you both talked about many topics while eating. It was getting late when you finished with your food, now with a full and satisfied stomach you slowly stood up from the seat.

"Wait!" Basil got off his chair and held you by the shoulders gently. "Please don't move that abruptly, you need to be careful"

"Don't worry that much" You laughed as you casually turned your gaze to look upon the fireplace only to see the portrait of a certain rat hanging up there along with a lot of newspaper pieces and aside from all these a small solid brass handbell with a wood handle.

"Wh-who's that..." Your eyes winded when drops of sweat appeared on your face and for an unknown reason, your breath became heavier as the seconds passed and your vision slowly went to black.

The last thing you heard was Basil's voice screaming out for you. "Y\N!"

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