To my reviewers:
Moonspun Dragon: Thank you! …Do you mean the prequel trilogy or the Clone Wars? I like 'em both ('specially Ahsoka). =)
O'FoggageGreen: Thanks! Well, that piece was meant to actually fit into the real story, which would then make Holmes's explanation of his "acting job" a lie. But you're right, the possibilities are endless.
Spockologist: Oh, veeery funny. *Jack Benny deadpan look* Really? Neat, thanks!
insideouttuoedisni: First off, thanks for all the lovely reviews! Second, I felt that something had to happen to his parents—they're never mentioned. And like the title of this collection implies, having a brilliant mind isn't always a blessing—your bad memories are sharper, your nightmares are more vivid. Lastly, yes, Holmes always seems invincible, and I love bringing him to the point where he isn't since, as you say, it's cool to see him struggling. He's that much more human then, and we can relate to him better.
reflekshun: Thanks! I think that DYIN is one of my favorite stories, and though I haven't seen the whole Granada episode, I have seen the climax between Holmes and Smith, and that was great.
nomdeplume30: Thank you! And, ha-ha, cute paraphrase. =)
==6. Shoot==
Rating: PG
Summary: He slumps against the wall, gasping for breath and clutching his side. His hand comes away slick with blood.
Warnings: very light gore and brief violence
Word Count: 150
He slumps against the wall, gasping for breath and clutching his side. With each breath, he can feel his insides tear further, exacerbating the damage.
His hand comes away slick with blood, and he wipes it gently against the wall before reaching for his revolver once more. He regards it a moment only—then, with grim resolve, cocks the hammer. Biting back a cry of pain, he pushes himself off the wall and stumbles forward.
Once outside the warehouse, he moves as stealthily as he can in the midnight gloom until at last he sees his target. The man who left him for dead.
His quarry looks back and sees him.
He cups his left hand around his right and aims.
The other man's own gun comes up.
A shot rings out.
Weary, he collapses.
Just before the darkness overtakes him, he hears a frightened voice call out his name…
Author's Note:
Oh gee, cliffhanger. What do you think happened? (I actually have the whole thing set in my head, so next time in an author's note, I'll give it to you straight. =D)
Next prompt… Fire. Hmm, what to do, what to… oh! *snaps fingers* Got it! ^_^ See y'all Monday!
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