Title: Brand New Book.

Author: NYC Lovers

Category: Original

Disclaimer: Sherlock (BBC Series) | Title inspired by the song 'Brand New Book' by Train. | Sequel to 'Guessing' (If you like the idea of this story after the prologue, I insist you on reading the prequel since this story explains many holes in it. It's your choice, I'm totally cool with it).

Genres: Romance, Drama.

Rating: T

Pairing: Sherlock x Elizabeth Hudson/Robertson/Holmes. I'll call her Ellie in this story. And what's with the surname(s), read to find out.

Status: Completed.

Warning: OOC.

A/N: Yay! I finally found some space to put Mycroft in. I loveeeeeee the man! For the previous story I could not manage to put him anywhere, I will definitely give him a lot of space in this one. He my most favourite character in the series, which means, for the first few chapters, Mycroft will take up a lot of space and Sherlock, unfortunately, has to share (lol).

The story line is set pre-Reichenbach and post-Reichenbach. Sherlock is in a relationship with the woman who successfully manipulated his mind to make him think that he was in love with Irene Adler and she took his heart back without his acknowledgement. But unfortunately, she was the very best friend of Jim Moriarty. The end is drawing near, what choice does any of them make so none of them could be hurt? Things get complicated when Mycroft Holmes decided to join their little games.

Please read & review. Don't forget to curse me! (hug)

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"If second chances were dancing
You'd know I would have two left feet
But at least I'd have a front row seat to love
And so I've been turning it upside down
Shakin' it up and shakin' it out
And now I'm running for you
Instead of running from me

All I want is you to see me

Here I am, I'm new as morning
Here I am, just like a sun
Here I am, without one and I'm the one for you
Here I am, you still know me
Here I am, take another look
Here I am, same old story in a brand new book"

Train

(Theme song from "The Biggest Loser")

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00. Prologue:

Mycroft Holmes was never her favourite type of man. Jim always called him the 'Ice Man'. Sherlock told her that he was The Bristish Government. She thought he was kidding until today. She was sitting in his office, in the most sacred place in England. Elizabeth Robertson could not figure out the reason why he invited her to meet him. John always complained to Sherlock about how the man made people to see him unwillingly. She also thought all the complains was because the doctor was tired of the Holmes family. The feelings of being forced in an expensive black car was not really nice, as she recalled the first time she met Jim.

'Good morning, Ms Hudson.' A warm and concerning voice raised. Ellie startled. It had been quite a long time since anyone call her by her real name. She eventually accepted the fake name Jim gave her. She never wanted to mentioned old stories in front of anyone, especially someone who knew Sherlock Holmes. She did not told Sherlock about the change. She knew he was concerned but they never touched the topic when they were together. Now she and Jim had quite a good friendship so she also stopped mentioning it to him.

'Impressive.' Ellie commented softly.

'My pleasure.' Mycroft smiled. He came to his desk and pulled out a file. Ellie accidentally saw Jim's images and name on it. She lightly frowned and unfortunately, the older Holmes had read her expression. 'I assume you know the reason why I invited you here.'

'Clearly, indeed.' She sat back and tried to get back to her usual face. 'But may I just say, Mycroft, I don't play games with any of them.'

'Who? Your boyfriend and his enemy? Quite impressive how you manage to run between them.' The gentleman said.

'My boyfriend?' She asked playfully.

'My little brother.' He corrected. He never approved her as Sherlock's girlfriend.

'I'm not interested about the childish feud between you and Sherlock or Jim and Sherlock or anything. Now if you excuse me, I've got work to do.' She stood up and turned away.

'You can walk away, but I do not guarantee Sherlock's safety from now on.' Mycroft said demandingly. Ellie stopped walking. She turned around to face him. He smiled satisfyingly and pointed to the chair. 'Now, please do sit down, Ms Hudson.'

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