Stupid Law 10- John's Revenge
A/N: Once again I'm sorry about the lack of updating. I promise to try harder…really I do Enjoy this instalment!
John sat quietly in his armchair as Sherlock busied around his latest chemical experiment. It seemed that Sherlock had left Mycroft alone and that the brother's revenge streak had ended but John was not quite done.
For the last two weeks John had been forced out of his bed at ridiculous hours to analyse crime scenes because Sherlock was still on a curfew. It had possibly been the worst two weeks of his life, including the time he spent in Afghanistan. Never before had he found one single person so annoying. The worst thing of all, however, was the fact that Sherlock seemed to be completely oblivious to the fact that John was not happy.
Mycroft was going to pay and it had just been a matter of working out how. Over the two days previous John had been researching for stupid laws that Mycroft could break. It was proving difficult but then he came across one he liked the sound of. It would take some effort to achieve but it would be worth it in the end to see the smile wiped off his face.
"Ah Sherlock I'm off out…will probably be a while so don't hound Mrs Hudson for help you know she's not our housekeeper." John announced. As a reply Sherlock grunted not looking up from the experiment which he was working on. Typical thought John he will be calling me the minute I am out the door.
John left him to it but warned Mrs Hudson before he left.
"Thank you dear. Off anywhere interesting?" she asked in her usual polite tone.
"Just have a little problem to sort out, that's all. I shouldn't be back too late" he smiled, partly to her and partly at the plan that was forming in his mind.
Once out of Baker St. John called Lestrade to inform him of his plan. John was sure he would be willing to help but he wanted to make sure. He felt like he was back in school pranking the bullies but this time he was messing with the British Government and he needed police backing.
"John are you kidding me? Of course I'll be there. Mycroft Holmes is the second most infuriating man in London after his younger brother." Lestrade replied when John told him his plan.
John got into a cab and gave Mycroft Holmes' address to the driver. When he reached the house he rang the doorbell. A young man answered and informed John that Mycroft was out. John told him that he would wait for him to return. He was shown into Mycroft's office and told to wait there like he was a misbehaving child. John consented and the young man left him to his own devices.
Big Mistake!
He took out his phone and sent a text to Lestrade:
I'm in. Give me 15 minutes
Yes he really just used a smiley face but this was too much fun. Revenge was sweet as the saying went and John couldn't help but giggling to himself as he stepped out into the corridor. He followed the corridor until he reached Mycroft's bedroom. He only knew because Sherlock once dragged him on a whirlwind tour of the house while trying to extort information out of his elder brother. He never realised that the information would ever come in useful but was glad that he wasn't able to delete it like Sherlock and the stupid solar system.
He pushed the door open and was surprised to find no security features blocking his way. Then again there was enough of that outside the house to stop an army. He walked over to the bed. Luckily for him it wasn't anything fancy…just a simple plain old single bed.
Lestrade received John's text and laughed to himself. This would be a spectacle. He slipped a camera into his pocket and made his way to the car. He decided that he would bring Donovan along for back-up. She had had a few run ins with Mycroft in the past and she had missed the drunk Mycroft incident a few weeks ago. This would be a well-deserved surprise for her.
"Donovan we're needed for an arrest…Come on or we'll miss all the fun!"
Donovan looked up slightly surprised but followed her boss out to the car.
"What is it this time then? Murder, Burglary, Hit and Run?" she asked getting into the passenger seat.
"Something completely ridiculous actually and something that you will love!" Lestrade replied once again breaking into laughter. With an audience this time he was forced to give away some of the facts.
"Well you might be interested to know that involves the infamous Mycroft Holmes and the possibility of his arrest." Donovan then followed her boss's lead and sat giggling until they pulled into Mycroft's drive.
"Hang on was that John Watson I saw back there" she managed through the laughter. Lestrade looked at her and she knew at once that this was obviously another one of the ridiculous law breaking revenge incidents. They always brought a smile to her face and knowing John was behind it she was sure this would be no different.
When they rounded the final corner and saw the sight before them both of them burst into fits of uncontrollable laughter. They remained incapacitated for several minutes until a young man came out to meet them from the car.
"What can I do for you today Lestrade?" he asked completely unaware of what had happened.
"I think we will need to talk to your boss about that bed" Lestrade managed after pulling himself together. The man looked confused so Lestrade pointed to an open window above the front door. The young man was stunned and pulled out his mobile. Ten minutes later a black car pulled in behind the police car. Mycroft with his trusty umbrella stepped out and took in the view before him.
"Well this is a bit of a predicament Detective" he stated in his usual pompous tone. It was at this point Mycroft noticed that Donovan was filming everything on a camera.
"Ah I see this has something to do with my little brother then"
"Not this time. There is no evidence that Sherlock has left the flat today but then again your surveillance would tell you that. You would have already checked so you know it's true" Lestrade returned. Mycroft conceded defeat.
"Mycroft Holmes I am arresting you for hanging a bed out a window which is against the law. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you do say can be used against you in a court of law. Do you understand?" It was a formality but Lestrade and Donovan wanted it on tape to show the Yarders, John and Sherlock. Mycroft was placed into the back seat but he didn't seem to care. Lestrade knew there would be someone at the station to bail him but it was still funny. As they reached the station Mycroft spoke.
"If not my dear brother then it must have been John. I thought better of him but I understand what it is like to live with Sherlock for a long period of time. Tell him from me that this little joke was a smart move but he better be prepared for the counter attack" Lestrade knew the game was not over and as he predicted as soon as Mycroft was placed in the cell (also caught on tape) someone in a suit came to collect him. It had been a very enjoyable day and a nice break from the criminals of London.
At least he had something to look forward to in the next few weeks.
A/N: Thanks for reading. Please drop me a comment and let me know what you think Sherlock's turn next time!