What the hell happened between you two? -GL
It doesn't have any bearing on my working cases, so you shouldn't ask me that. -SH
Avoidance tactics. Very classy. -GL
Says an incompetent liar by omission: you've been conspiring with my cake-glutton brother to dig into my business. -SH
Because you won't tell any of us what's going on! -GL
John's been in and out of my flat day and night and I'd love to know why. -GL
...You didn't kick him out of your flat, did you? -GL
No. -SH
He left on his own. -SH
Sherlock's being an avoiding prat. -GL
It's a fairly common state for him. -JW
I would say that he's never been an avoiding prat about you, but I'd be lying. -GL
This time's different, isn't it? -GL
I can admit I fucked up. In a big way. But he...he fucked up too. -JW
I contemplate punching him in the face daily. -JW
Amen to that! -GL
But seriously. Any details? Any at all? Mycroft is prodding me to get to the bottom of this too. And he's much more obnoxious than I am. -GL
You tell that slimy bastard Mikey anything, and I will introduce you to my sniper rifles. -JW
You have to give me *something* other than 'we both fucked up'. -GL
...I lied to him. A very big, very illegal lie. And I refuse to tell you more than that. -JW
Fine. What did he do? -GL
He made me think he loved me. -JW
Hey, feel free to explain why you practically eviscerated Anderson at the crime scene today. It was unnecessary and beneath you. -GL
His face prevented me from solving the murder within the first few minutes. The weasel deserved it. -SH
Bullshit. You're just pissed because John's not there to be your lighting board or whatever. -GL
Sounding board and reflector of light. -SH
Correcting me won't change anything. Has he texted you? -GL
Why would he text me? Why would I text him for that matter? -SH
OH, IDK. Maybe because HE MISSES YOU. He's downright pathetic-looking at the moment. And always. -GL
Chat-speak is hardly professional. -SH
Also, if he misses me so much why did he leave in the first place? -SH
He thought he wasn't wanted anymore. -GL
You don't know what he did to me, you don't get to judge me through his eyes. -SH
Well, what I do know is that he lied to you. I wasn't sure that was possible, but he did. And he feels really shitty about it. -GL
He could be lying to you right now and you wouldn't even notice. -SH
People can't fake real heartbreak. I would know. And so would you. -GL
If anyone could do it, John could. -SH
I've only seen this level of bitchiness on drug-addled, mid-twenties Sherlock. -GL
I swear, if he's on drugs again... -JW
Nah. -GL
But he might as well be. -GL
Please get him tested when you can. -JW
And yes, I hear the *very* *subtle* accusatory tone. But he's better off without me. -JW
He was better off *with* you. -GL
He doesn't need me or want me or love me anymore. I lied, he used me in return. It's done. Leave me alone. -JW
I'm pretty sure you still want me to feed you though, right? -GL
Nope. I'm moving out. I won't be here much longer. -JW
The lies caught up to me. I have a chance to fix at least some of this shit, so I'm going to take it. -JW
John. -GL
Those aren't good words, John. -GL
Where are you going? -GL
He's gone, and I don't know where he is, Sherlock. -GL
Bully for him. He probably skipped the country. -SH
I don't think so. He said he was going to fix things. Do you know what he means? -GL
I know it's improbable that he can fix things. -SH
But not impossible? -GL
...I didn't mean to type that. -SH
The hell you didn't! -GL
If you invoke the all-around idiocy of Freud, we will never speak again. -SH
Your ex has been threatening me too, so don't think you're somehow menacing or whatever. -GL
He threatened you? -SH
Hey, calm down. It was a week ago, and he just really didn't want your brother poking around in your business. I'm sure you can identify with that sentiment. -GL
Mycroft is indeed a pushy, nosy bastard. -SH
But he may have reason to get into John's business. Not that he ever did before. -SH
Those better not be warnings of illegality. You think Mycroft is just worried about you? -GL
Mycroft would never worry about me. Besides, he has a degree of guilt in this situation as much as John does. -SH
Should I keep ignoring the blatant red flags here and wait for you to sort it out or do you guys need backup? -GL
Stay out of this. -SH
John. -GL
John. -GL
John John John John John John -GL
JOOOOOOOOHN. -GL
JOHN JOHN JOHN John John John john john john. -GL
I could do this all day -GL
I really could, work is very slow today. -GL
Nobody's being murdered. Or at least nobody's finding any bodies. -GL
I assure you my dear Detective Inspector, it is the latter.
JOHN. WHY DIDN'T YOU ANSWER ME?! IT'S BEEN TWO WEEKS. -GL
Sorry, I'm not John :-P I stole my loyal kitten's phone while he was sleeping
Oooookay. -GL
Since Johnny considers you a friend, I'll tell you a *little* *secret* ;)
Do you wanna hear it?
Is he in trouble? -GL
HMMMMMM not yet. But he will be once he kills me
Not that it matters
I'm pretty sure it does! -GL
DON'T CONTRADICT ME
I forgive your earlier insolence so here's the secret: Moriarty's downfall is coming. And John's at the center of it. But first a lot of people are going to die
Be watchful, Gregory. Like the guardian angels of old
Oh, and keep Sherlock away until his phone rings. We don't want him interfering
What the hell are you on about? Where's John? -GL
Mycroft, I got some strange text messages from John's phone. -GL
[Picture 1 inserted]
[Picture 2 inserted]
What does the person mean? -GL
I must do more investigation but I believe the mystery person is Moriarty himself. -MH
Are you sure? Why would he tell us about his own death? -GL
So that we feel the need to apprehend John before he goes through with his plan. -MH
We must not interfere. -MH
Isn't it the normal thing to try and find someone before they commit first-degree murder? -GL
Yes. -MH
Remind me why we aren't? -GL
...
We've kept tabs on Moriarty and his cult for over a decade. Recently a great number of his operatives have deceased and while that would be worrying, the culprit is Moriarty's right-hand. John is playing his part as our right-hand so that Moriarty's right-hand loses power and Moriarty's web is dismantled. -MH
Since when did John become James Bond? -GL
Since the day he told my dear brother the truth. -MH
Mycroft tells me you're James Bond now. -GL
Come back to all of us when you're done, yeah? -GL
Audio Message Sent to the Inbox of DI Gregory Lestrade
Conversation Transcribed as Follows:
Dr. Watson: Why did you ask me to meet you here?
Moriarty: Because it's fuuuuuuuun to watch your face twitch! You met him here, didn't you? Good ol' St. Bart's. Not on the roof though. That may have been tacky at the time.
Dr. Watson: You know I met him here.
Moriarty: Obviously! I'm the one who set you up on your first blind date!
Dr. Watson: Yes, yes. Kudos and all that.
Moriarty: Hmmm you sound bored. Just wanna go straight to the killing! I don't blame you, but it is rather rude to cut me off like that.
*pause*
Dr. Watson: Oh, so now you don't feel like talking. Fine with me.
Moriarty: While you're pointing that gun at my head, remind me...*laugh* remind me who made you, who shaped you all these years. Won't you be wasting all of that?
Dr. Watson: I turned into a monster while I was with you.
Moriarty: You were a monster before you met me! I just brought it out in you, like a big, strong butterfly from a weak, flimsy chrysalis.
Dr. Watson: You just wanted someone to share your madness with. And God help me, I indulged you.
Moriarty: I was your everything, don't pretend it was just me! Don't LIE to yourself!
Dr. Watson: *pause* I needed support. And you supported me. I needed you, but I didn't want you.
Moriarty: Not like you want him.
Dr. Watson: No. Never the form and magnitude I want him. *pause* I love him.
Moriarty: I know. We played our game long enough. You chose your side.
Dr. Watson: Yes. And we played well. But you'll threaten him as long as you're alive and I can't let that happen. I can't let anybody hurt him.
Moriarty: Well, good luck with that. There are buckets and buckets of angry little wasps calling for your blood and they'll find out about Sherly and sting him.
Dr. Watson: I'll have to sting them first. You taught me that.
Moriarty: *laugh* That would be too easy with Peter and his followers. He's rather angry with you, you know. He knows about the mission.
Dr. Watson: *pause* You told me you didn't tell anyone about my mission.
Moriarty: And you expected me to tell the truth? Honey, how long have you known me?
Dr. Watson: ...
Moriarty: He's coming for your friends. Peter knows all about this clandestine little rendezvous.
Dr. Watson: How many?
Moriarty: Gunmen? Three. Lestrade, Mrs. Hudson, and Sherlock. I didn't throw in one for dear Mikey since you hate him.
Dr. Watson: *pause* How do I stop it?
Moriarty: Feel free to shoot me, but you have to jump.
Dr. Watson: ...
Moriarty: You've got to admit that's sexier. The noble double agent kills himself to save the lives of his beloved and his friends. Think of the headlines!
Dr. Watson: I just have to jump.
Moriarty: So simple, even Sherlock could do it!
Dr. Watson: *pause* Goodbye, James.
Moriarty: Goodnight, my dear. Sweet dreams.
Dr. Watson: It's morning, James.
Moriarty: It's always nighttime when I have to leave you.
Voicemail Box of Sherlock Holmes
John Watson
Hey, it's me.
I know it's been a month. Well, more than a month. Anyway...
I'm sorry for lying to you for so long. I met you because James wanted me to kill you after making you fall in love with me. It wasn't really about me, he just wanted to see his only real rival brought down before he died.
But I fell in love with you. Practically from the moment I saw you. And I never lied about that.
I was a frightened coward for so long. I was so fucking scared that you would hate me and I would lose you. I get now that I'm more afraid of you dying. I should have figured that out so much sooner. It would have saved us both pain.
*laugh* I wish things were different. I wish I wasn't where I am, looking at the street down there. It's really far and I'm scared. Mostly because I don't know whether Moriarty will keep his promise and you won't die.
Get away from all windows or open areas. I don't know where the sniper is so please, get out of his line of vision.
Take care of yourself while I'm gone. Three meals a day, hydration, sleep. Don't get back into drugs, or I swear I'll haunt you from beyond the grave. Please take care of my sister as well. She'll need someone. Make sure she stays away from the drinking, alright?
You are worth all the love and kindness and sacrifice the world has to offer. You are worth everything, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Ever. I'm serious.
*pause*
Goodbye, my love.
Message Ends
What are you going to do now? -GL
Survive. Take care of Harry. -SH
I'm always here if you need me. -GL
If you need help with the funeral or anything. -GL
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A/N: Well. Hello. It's been over a year. I had a lot of writer's block, mostly b/c I was working through my real life issues. Despite my best effort, some of my issues ended up in the writing so I took a break. Anyway, this story will be completed! There are other fandoms I'm writing and reading but this story will be finished no matter how long the chapters take. Thank you if you're still reading and thank you to anyone who read my other fics while I was on hiatus. :) Have a lovely day!