Disclaimer – I do not own the characters – the plot and original characters are mine to play with.
A/N – a small taster – please note this is currently unbeted.
Prologue
"This had better not be your idea of a joke brother mine, you know how much I despise those" Sherlock grumbled as he descended the steps of the plane. "You send me into exile for 4 minutes and suddenly you call me back because England needs me. Why on earth would England need me when you have all your little minions to run the country for you or is it because my leaving would break your heart as you so elegantly phrased it?" Sherlock paused as he glanced over at John and Mary. "What's wrong? Something's wrong – sweat on your brow, elevated pulse rate, greater pressure than usual in the hand hold. Family problem – no that wouldn't cause my abrupt return. Measured breathing and dilated pupils – something that would cause a shock and," Sherlock narrowed his eyes slightly, "fear. But what could scare an army doctor who is used to the worst the criminal underworld can offer and result in my immediate recall from exile?"
"This is no joke dear brother" Mycroft replied handing over his phone. Sherlock glanced down and looked up sharply.
"You wouldn't call me back for something this simple" Sherlock stated.
"It was on every television channel at the same time for precisely 3 minutes and we have no idea how," Mycroft retorted. "or why."
"Every channel at the same time – not that hard to do if you have access to the right people and the appropriate satellite connections. The why? - I'll need more data for that. I presume once I solve this little problem I will be back on my way to Eastern Europe?" Sherlock replied.
"How can you be so calm? How can he be back Sherlock when we know that he's dead – he blew his own bloody brain out?" John broke in.
"Simple. He is dead which means someone is using his image to get attention. Very clever if you think about it. But why attract attention in this way?" Sherlock brought his fingers together thoughtfully and rested his chin on them. Mycroft rolled his eyes then gestured for John and Mary to get into the car. After a moment Sherlock, thanks to a quick glare from Mycroft, also got into the back seat of the car as Mycroft settled himself beside the driver.
"Where to?" the driver asked. Sherlock allowed himself a small smirk.
"Baker Street"
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