A/N: So this next law was provided by bookgirlfan I thought it was pretty ridiculous so here you are!

Stupid Law 28

It seemed to John that more and more of Sherlock's cases were taking them across the Atlantic and he was always suspicious now. It was all about their little game and he had a feeling that Sherlock had not forgotten. This was troubling for John as he really didn't fancy yet another night in the cells. He was going to be prepared no matter what Sherlock threw at him on their next trip abroad.

"John I am expected in Oregon tomorrow evening for a case which is making headlines for a local politician. I would be grateful if you would accompany me. You haven't updated your blog in weeks; this might be an opportunity to do so." Sherlock announced entering their living room at 221b. Sherlock believed he had the thing in the bag. John would never see this one coming.

John had noted only one word from Sherlock's speech, the word Oregon. Surely this would hold the key. John nodded in agreement and made his way to his room to pack. He then pulled out his laptop and began his research. He didn't notice Sherlock enter and was startled to the point of dropping said laptop when he spoke.

"Oh John do hurry up the plane will not wait for you to finish whatever TV programme you have now become addicted to.." muttered Sherlock apparently impatient with the doctor. It appeared John had had a lucky escape as Sherlock didn't seem to notice the tab which he had open.

By the time the plane landed John was sure he would be ready for whatever Sherlock was planning. In truth Sherlock had not planned anything in relation to the law breaking game as he was rather pressed for time with seven different cases under investigation. Sherlock noticed John's odd behaviour over the next few days but simply put it down to jetlag from their flight. It was an easy assumption to make given the data that was available to him. John was cranky, and didn't want to leave their hotel room early in the morning or late at night. He appeared tired as if he had not slept and was irritable when Sherlock suggested he help with the case.

On their final day in Oregon the boys were invited to a local lake as a reward for catching the jewel thief who had threatened the life of the politician and had almost succeed in robbing the most valuable gems in America. The boys were given their equipment, however, were told to bring their own bait as the stocks were lacking. John had once been told by his father that canned corn was useful bait and he himself had used it many times. Sherlock brought worms as he had never been fishing before but he understood them to be what the majority of fishermen used.

With the boys the local chief of police had also been invited and Green the politician made the party four. Each man began placing their bait on their rods and John noticed the policeman staring at him intently. The longer he sat the more uncomfortable he became. John was sure that Sherlock had not had the time to set anything up but something wasn't right and he could sense it.

When they reached the shore John saw the police car. He looked quizzically at Sherlock who shrugged his shoulders. It was obvious that he was just as much in the dark as John was. They presumed the car was for the chief and that some crime had been committed that need his urgent attention. As it turned out a crime had been committed but it had happed on the lack and one of the four would find themselves in trouble. John knew immediately it was him and wasn't shocked when the chief walked towards him. Sherlock looked confused and wondered what John had done that would have him in trouble. He was concerned but only for a moment until he found what the crime was.

"John Watson I am placing you under arrest for using canned corn as bait for fishing which is illegal in the state of Oregon." There was silence and then there was laughter as Sherlock became unable to control himself. Green also laughed and the chief laughed. The only person not laughing was John Watson. He was furious. He had spent the whole trip avoiding any law that Sherlock could have made him break and had instead gotten himself into bother. He would never live this down and he was sure both Mycroft and Lestrade had already been informed back in London.

The chief did not make John spend a night in the cells but did make him hold a sign along the main road stating the crime of which he had been convicted. This was the most embarrassing few hours ever and John swore he would never be fooled again…

A/N: I have no idea about fishing and all information is fictional…also once again most of these laws are not arrestible offences but in my world they are :P Until we meet again…