Waiting. Worrying. Wondering. Is this what will become of those precious moments teetering between white and black? Darkness and light. Day and night. My end is nigh. My sand is no more. The list of things beyond my ability or control grows steadily as my remaining vision dwindles down. I wish I had the strength to find new ways to do things.
Parry. Thrust. Attack. Feign. Block. Repeat. Save Athos. Just like a whirlpool, the vortex of reality and perception spun faster and faster until they collided headlong into a cesspool of mire. Aramis said not a word though because the floodgate of emotions bound so tight, finally bursted. Tears were simply the unvoiced words. Athos nodded understandingly whilst embracing him.
Despite Sherlock's blindness increasing more severely, he still goes to crime scenes with the faithful doctor, so all appears fine but isn't. It's crucial John must learn to "see" how Sherlock once could. He loathes the black inevitable void and resists all help given- especially detests the white cane. NO Slash/Vulgarity. Happy Ending! BOOK 2 of IN WHOSE EYES?
Certain ones count to Sherlock: Watsons, Lestrade, and others who wormed their way into his guarded heart- not always is it Molly. The one and only witty, sarcastic, and blind consulting detective who won't admit his deep affinity for those closest to him, but his friends know he does care for them. NO slash or vulgarity. WATCHING OVER EACH OTHER
Sherlock slaved away in his Mind Palace trying to erase everything that was related to the horrific event, but failed. It was engrained not just in his Mind Palace, but in his mind and heart. So every night he is forced to relive the horror of hearing the screams. This is how it starts... NO Slash, Vulgarity, or Hinted Subtext!
It was a dark and stormy night, but Sherlock decided to drag his best friend in a chase after criminals. Fortunately all the king's men could put Humpty Dumpty back together, but then came the dreaded ultimatum: housebound until fully recovered. It would be a test of endurance and patience. Would they survive it? NO slash, vulgarity, character deaths, or hinted subtext! ON HIATUS
The seriousness of Sherlock's truthful answer pained John deeply. "What IS there to say in response to an answer like that?" Nothing. What COULD he say at all? Neither gave way to emotions. Can Be Read Alone: COMPANION ONE-SHOT to WATCHING OVER EACH OTHER Chapter 18 (Some Chocolate and Stars Tonight) ABSOLUTELY NO slash, vulgarity, or hinted subtext!
One-shot. Suppose everyone thought it was only a nightmare, one that would disappear when the sun shone again. A murmur spread like wildfire amongst those in attendance, "Can you believe it...just dreadful isn't it...no, I can't even imagine what they must be feeling...of all the things to happen... NO Slash/Vulgarity. COMPANION PIECE ONE-SHOT: WHY DID YOU LEAVE ME?