chapter two.

Elona lay in the double bed that belonged to her elder brother, she hadn't expected to be sent away from the group of older men after beseeching them for help. All she had done was tell them her alibi which was actually true, and they had sent her to Sherlock's room like she was a young child again! It was humiliating and disgraceful.

Even though she did actually feel exhausted, she didn't sleep much. She had been awake for the past three days trying to get to her brother and dodging the police. She couldn't have gone to Mycroft, and besides she detested him. Not fully of course he was still her brother, but he had been the one to try and send her away. He was the reason she had ran away. Elona knew what Mycroft was like, he didn't have the time for her, and Sherlock lead a very dangerous lifestyle. It was much easier to send her away.

What upset her even more was that it was Sherlock who had been the one to send her to his room. He had always been the one on her side no matter what, it hurt her to know he either didn't or wouldn't believe her. Before they had parted last time she had been his greatest ally , she always knew what he was thinking and it frustrated her that she didn't know. She'd only known John for a

small amount of time, but it felt as if Sherlock made John his new confidante. She couldn't explain it but she was burning with jealousy.

In the morning she awoke to Sherlock standing over her. "Get out of my bed.". Elona sighed and rolled out of bed. " You look horrible." Elona glared at him darkly. Sherlock threw one of his button up shirts at her. "Get changed and I'll have Mrs. Hudson wash that for you." Elona stood there looking at her brother. "Uh Sherlock, would you mind too terribly if you left?" Sherlock stood there for few seconds then turned to leave. After he had left she laid back down and closed her eyes. "Get off of my bed and get dressed!" she heard Sherlock yell from the living room, and a smile slowly began to creep across her face.

After she was changed she exited Sherlock's room to find a stout, old woman standing in the living room. "Hello dear, you must be Sherlock's younger sister. I'm Mrs. Hudson"

"Pleased to meet you Mrs. Hudson, I am Elona Holmes." She answered as she shook her hand. Mrs. Hudson took the clothes from her and promptly turned to leave. "Mrs. Hudson before you go, could you tell me where Sherlock and John went?"

"They left just now, he told me to clean your clothes. I am telling you that boy treats me more like a housekeeper than a land lady, but I do make a lot of money off him and I supposed he has grown on me. Curse me and my gentle heart." she laughed. Mrs. Hudson looked over Elona and with a gentle shake of her head said " Well let me get you some proper clothes. And then you can join me for afternoon tea."

"That's not necessary Mrs. Hudson."

"I insist." When Mrs. Hudson left Elona went to the window where Sherlock had left his violin. She picked it up and started playing. Playing the violin had always helped clear her mind.

"You're just like your brother. Though why you both play such heartbreaking music... here you are these are from my tender years. I'll be back with tea in a moment." and with that Mrs. Hudson turned and left down stairs. Elona changed into the dress that Mrs. Hudson had given her. It was a creamy yellow dress that fit her figure with a skirt that stopped at just an inch below the knee. Also in the pile Mrs. Hudson lent her was some white stockings and a hairbrush. Elona put the stockings on and then tore threw her tangled curls. Then she pulled them back with an elastic that she kept around her wrist. She looked in the living room. Mrs. Hudson hadn't returned yet so Elona continued playing the violin. She began to think about the time before Sherlock had started detesting her, he had taught her to play. The deeper in thought she got the more sorrowful the song sounded. Next thing she heard was clapping coming from the doorway, she turned to see Sherlock, John, and Mrs. Hudson who held her tray and had tears in her eyes. "That was beautiful, but so sad." Cried Mrs. Hudson. There has always been a sorrow that followed all of the Holmes children.

"Where were you?"she asked her brother.

"That is none of your business."he snapped at her. There was an uncomfortable silence to the room.

"Tea anyone?" Mrs. Hudson asked breaking the silence. Sherlock turned and stormed off to his room slamming the door behind him , something had upset him greatly , everyone knew it was best to leave him brood. John took the tray from Mrs. Hudson and set the table for tea. "You know John I think I'll take my tea downstairs." John nodded his head and handed Mrs. Hudson her tea , she thanked him and left quickly.

"I guess it's just us for tea." John was nice, he was different from other guys it made for a nice change of pace.

Halfway through tea John felt like they needed conversation to lighten the mood so he started with"You look nice."

"Thank you, John." After taking a sip Elona got a call she seemed slightly alarmed. "I have to take this. You don't mind if I step out?"

"No go ahead." He answered with a smile.

After stepping onto the landing she answered the phone. "Hello?"

"Get over here now!" the voice demanded and then hung up. Elona bit her lip and turned to go and retrieve her jacket from Sherlock's flat. When she entered John smiled up at her, Sherlock was joining him at the table. "I'm going out. I'll be back." she announced.

"Wait!" Sherlock said, "take this." It was a black leather wallet that held a complete fake identity. "You can't use you identity. What good is a client if she's locked in prison?" He smirked a bit. "So you'll help me?" she squeaked, "What changed your mind?"

"Let's just say I'm not completely heartless."

"You aren't stopping her?" John cried.

"Why should I? She's a Holmes there's really no use arguing with her, and besides she successfully evaded me for three years so she won't have a problem with those idiots from Scotland yard." Elona smiled and turned to leave. When she reached the front door she heard Sherlock ask "So how about playing some Clue?" She shook her head and left out the door , by time she made it to the bottom of the stairs she heard he brother yell "Bored!" followed by a gun shot. She sent a text :

To: Unknown

On my way.

Elona.