The red string(William James moriarty)|| Moriarty The Patriot

Chapter 17 (The two detectives Act 2)

Soon the railway police arrived at the scene and inspected it, they found Watson with a bloody coat so they accused him of the crime. But Lestrade convinced them that Holmes can solve it and that Watson could never do a crime like that. So the two got into their challenge (more like game for the two). Making Lestrade worry more (Poor him).

They got inside the cabin to check the victim thoroughly also trying to find more clues about the culprit. Sherlock read the card about the victim and informed that the victim was a jeweller from London. He also informed that the culprit is male and he boarded the train at the first station in Durham. The culprit's plan was to drug the victim to allure him in a deep sleep but than it failed so he stabbed him. On being asked why? The duo answered---
"It's evident/ It's obvious"

The answer made Lestrade feel as if there were two Holmes on board, only if he knew that they almost share the same level of IQ. Emilia smiled to herself once she heard it, she knew that both of them were incredibly smart so it was already planned out.

She loved the fact that William has finally found someone to his level and he didn't have to feel left out anymore in this vast world. And when she saw them competiting she was thrilled yet a smile creeped on her face. She hadn't seen him like that...a competitive face! That truly meant that Sherlock was a worthy rival for him so she was happy that atleast he has a rival he can compete against.

She was obliviously smiling before being shook off by Louis. "Onee-san?" He gently shook her shoulder causing her to turn back suddenly. "Are you alright?" he tilted his head waiting for her answer. "I am" she replied back bashfully before turning her attention to the duo who had finished searching the room and were heading out.

Emilia glanced at Sherlock who called out to Wattson thinking he was with him but immediately stopped when he realised that he isn't with him. Emilia frowned at the sight she really wanted Sherlock and Watson to befriend each other again.

She sighed and returned back to the siblings. She noticed William making contacts with the crew members which made her confused but she knew that he had something up his sleeves. And she might be able to figure it out once she got enough clues.

William smiled affectionately at Emilia once she returned back to them. "Did you get some clues?" she asked curiously. "Holmes should be trying to pin down the culprit now with the clues we got. So I will try out another method... Understanding the culprit's mind" he replied back petting her head.

"I see..." she mumbled thinking hard about his plan. Seeing her thinking hard made his smile widen, how cute...is all he could say at this point. "How about having our evening tea now?" Louis mentioned checking the time. The couple agreed so they made they set off to have their evening tea.

"The culprit himself was baffled by how things turned out. It was evident from the crime scene" William explained it to them as they quietly listened. "So the way the culprit rushed out of the room but he managed to lock the room meant that he was atleast a bit afraid right?" Emilia asked causing William to nod his head in agreement.

"Then he bumped into Mr.Watson in the bathroom" William completed his sentence. "Louis do you know why the culprit went to the bathroom?" William asked Louis who was drinking his tea. "The culprit had the knife and the key with him and as long as he had those he could have been accused of the crime so he had to throw them away" Louis answered to his question.

"Exactly that's the first reason. The windows in the compartments aren't made to open...The bathroom window though can be probably opened so he probably threw them there and if we take a look at the railroad we will find the weapon and the keys there" William stated after joining the clues.