So sorry for the delay. Had a respiratory infection and had to catch up on school work, plus my stories. Hope you enjoy cause I think the next chapter may be the last. I'm asking if you want a sequel or for me to write a new Sherlock Holmes story. I'll let you decide. Thanks.

Chapter 11

'One more day'

He thought in his head that all the thine he has left. If Sherlock Holmes doesn't solve it soon, he'll lose her forever. He can't think like that know not when she needs him now.

'Where it all began.'

Those four words echoing in his head making his heart clinch in pain. He has to concentrate and locking himself in his room is helping. Holmes went to New Scotland Yard's basement, where Beth found his body. Then he went to the mansion, where he came back to alive and sees her for the first time but there's nothing. Maybe he missed something in the message.

'Where it all began.'

Why these four words? Moriarty could have said anything but these words have a story to tell. Holmes sits on his bed and close his eyes. He begins to remember the fun he had with Beth then the sad face she made when she had to be a body-guard. That smile she gave him when they first saw each other at Sir Jones' mansion. How beautiful she look not wearing her police uniform. The art gallery where she wore a long black sleeveless dress with a white strip across her breasts and white gloves that reach her elbows. He almost didn't recognize her by the way she dress and her hair. Holmes smiles as he remember her fixing her hair as he and Watson arrived. Then the party, Beth in that long sliver dress was breathtaking. His heart clench more in hurt and anger. The next thing he remembers is Beth dancing with Sir Jones, Sherlock never felt so much anger in his life. No one should be dancing or holding Beth expect for him. He is jealous. Holmes open his eyes and a smile forms on his face.

'Where it all began.' He thought as he runs out the room. 'I'm such an idiot. Why didn't I think of it before?'

"Holmes?" said a startling robot.

"Watson! Get your coat and call the chief!"

"Why Holmes and where are you going?"

"To get Beth."

"What?"

"I know where she is ."

"That's fantastic Holmes."

"Thank you, but Watson I need you to go to New Scotland Yard."

"But shouldn't I go with you?"

"No Watson, I've written the location right here. I want you to promise me that you won't look at till you reach New Scotland Yard."

The droid takes the paper and watch as Holmes about to leave the door, "Holmes please be careful."

"I will. Now I need to rescue my true love."

Lestrade struggles but can't get free. She fights but he won't back off. All she wants is to feel safe in her true love's arms, but he's not here. Beth fights Moriarty, he broke the deal. It didn't surprise her so with every ounce of strength she has, she fights. Beth will not give up cause Sherlock is coming for her. She kicks Moriarty in the stomach, he gets up and holds his stomach.

"You need to stop fighting me," he said and gives an evil grin.

"You need to stop raping me," she snapped.

"You're so adorable when you fight me."

"I can't wait to see what Sherlock will do to you."

"Oh my dear Elizabeth, you need to forget that detective."

A smile forms on her face, "I can never forget the person I love."

Moriarty sighs and stands up, he glares at her then gives an evil smirk. He walks to the door then came back to the bed with a black rectangular case. Slowly opening it and taking out a whip. Lestrade's eyes widen, Moriarty grabs her by the hair and throws her to an empty wall. Before Beth could do anything, Moriarty tied her wrists together and hang them on a hook. He walks away and crack the whip.

"You need to forget!" After he yelled, the whip made contact with Lestrade's back. She tries her hardest not to show any pain or satisfaction. "Forget the detective!"

"Never!" she yelled.

Whip!

"I love Sherlock!"

Whip!

"I'll never forget him!"

Whip!

"He'll come for me."

Moriarty stops and gives a dark chuckle, "My dear Elizabeth, Holmes has only one day left. When his time is up, we'll be long gone."

"He'll still search for me."

"What makes you for sure?"

"My heart knows he will," Beth said as a painful smile forms on her face.

Whip!

He growls in frustration, throwing the whip to the side and pick up a container of salt. He pours it on his hand and rubs her back. Beth screams in pain as the salt makes her wounds burn. Tears fall out of her eyes, all she want is for it to stop. But Moriarty didn't, he took out his knife and cuts her skin. He cut deep enough for it to be a scar. Lestrade bites her lower lip to stop the screams.

Holmes get out of the cab and stare at the building; Sir Jones' mansion. He enters and walk through the halls. Sherlock took out an ionizer and enter the study; he looks around the room then removes the rug. He goes down on all fours and knocks lightly on the floor till there's an echo, making sure he's correct he does a couple more times. Sherlock smiles and opens the hidden door. Holmes jumps in and discovers he's in an underground tunnel; taking out a flashlight, he looks for clues on which way to go. But a scream interrupts him. It wasn't just any scream, it's Beth. Sherlock runs and follow the screams then he finds a door; the screams grew louder. His heart clench cause the screams of words but he can't understand them, he has to hurry. Holmes put his ear against the door and listen...

"My dear Elizabeth, Holmes has only one day left. When his time is up, we'll be long gone."

"Moriarty," Holmes hissed.

"He'll still search for me."

"Beth," he whisper in happiness that she's there.

"What makes you for sure?"

"My heart knows he will."

Sherlock tries not to let the tears fall than he hears a whip. He wants to burst in but he needs to wait for the perfect moment. Silence then Beth screams to the top of her lungs…silence again. Holmes grows worried.

'Is she? No Sherlock don't think like that.' He hears a whimper from Beth like she's struggling not to scream. 'This is my chance.'

Holmes picks the lock and gently opens it without making a sound. He glances in and sees Moriarty cutting her skin, but what breaks his heart is tears falling out of his Beth's beautiful eyes. He walks slowly and carefully without making a sound, he press the ionizer to the back of Moriarty's head.

Moriarty chuckles and slowly turns his head, "Hello Holmes."

"Moriarty," he growls in his coldest voice.

Lestrade slowly turns her head and sees him, a painful smile forms on her face as she whispers, "Sherlock."

He sees her and couldn't believe how much pain she went through, "You broke our agreement."

"I don't know what you mean," Moriarty smiles evilly.

"You were not to lay a hand on her."

"As I said Holmes, Elizabeth is hard to resist."

"Then you said you'll do it if you give me five days to her."

"True."

"Now Moriarty, give me Beth and we'll leave."

"You're going to let me go? I say Holmes, you've been waiting this opportunity to finally catch me and you're going to let me go?"

"I don't care, as long as I get Beth out of here."

"Sherlock," Beth said in between breaths.

"Alright Holmes," Moriarty said as he slowly stands up and walks to the door. "Till then."

With that said Holmes made his way to Beth and untie her. He cup her face with his hands.

"Beth are you alright?"

"I'm fine Sherlock," she said as she snuggle in to his arms. Holmes let go of her to take of his coat and gently puts it on her. Than he picks her up bridal style. "I knew you would come."

Holmes smiles and kisses her check, Lestrade rests her head on his shoulder and wrap her arms around his neck. Sherlock holds her close to him and makes his way out the door. He can feel his shoulder getting wet; he sees Beth crying. He gives her another kiss on her head and quickly walks to the secret entrance. Finally arriving he place Beth down so he can find a way to get her up there without hurting her.

"Holmes?"

He missed her voice so much, he crouches down, "Yes Beth."

"How did you know?"

He smiles and she smiles back and it's her real smile. "Where it all began, it took me awhile till I finally knew what it means."

"What does it mean?"

"It means the place where I got jealous and realize my feelings for you."

"Really?"

He strokes her cheek and brushes her hair behind her ear, "Yes…Beth, I love you."

"I love you too," Beth said as tears of joy fell down her cheeks.

They lean in to kiss but a shot came at them. Holmes covers Lestrade and they didn't get hit. Than an evil chuckle fills the tunnel and Moriarty appears in front of them.

"Sorry Holmes, change of plans," Moriarty said as he raise the ionizer.

He takes aim but Holmes kick the ionizer out of his hands. They begin to wrestle, Holmes needs to get Moriarty away from Beth. He punches him across the face but Moriarty gives him a right hook causing him to fall. Moriarty pulls out his knife and holds it to Sherlock's throat.

"You know Holmes, she cried out your name when we did it. Like you were going to rescue her. After I kill you, I'll take her with me."

"I won't let you Moriarty," he said and gives a small smile.

"What makes you for sure?"

"This!" Lestrade yells and shoots at him with the ionizer.

Moriarty hissed as he gets hit in the back, Holmes remove the knife and punches him in the stomach. Quickly getting on his knees, Holmes grab Moriarty and slams his head on the floor and he lays there motionless. Beth drops the ionizer and begins to cry, Sherlock quickly goes to her and holds her. He whispers smoothing words in her ear, but he knows she'll be trouble mentally. The things she went through, his hold tightens around her.

"Don't leave me," she said softly.

"I'll always be with you," he said and kisses her cheek. "I'll never leave you."

Beth snuggles in his arms ignoring the pain. Sherlock stares at her eyes then they lean and kiss.

"Holmes!" yelled a familiar robot.

They break the kiss, Beth gives a small pout. He smiles at how cute she looks, "We're here Watson! Throw us a rope and pull us out!"

"Anything else Holmes?" yelled Greyson.

"An ambulance, Beth needs it."

Before they knew, Holmes is outside with Lestrade in his arms. Greyson and Watson are so happy that she's here, but they made sure Moriarty is taken care of. So the ambulance arrived, the paramedics tries to take Beth but she refuse to let go of Holmes.

"Beth, they need to look over you."

"I don't want you to leave me," she said as the tears begin to fall once again.

"I'll be with you all the way."

Lestrade let's go of Holmes but she grabs his hand; just to be safe. Sherlock smiles as he knows that she's safe and he'll make sure it stays that way.