He asked her to Hogsmeade one hundred and thirty seven times. Then he stopped. And now Lily Evans has to battle her own fat mouth and mad head and the probability that number one hundred and thirty eight's going to have to be on her if she wants James Potter to ever smile her way again. Oh dear.

The events of Sherrinford had a great impact on Mycroft. His superiors were greatly unhappy, and he is to be punished in the same way his younger brother once was.

Sherlock writes a conflicted letter to his banished brother, telling him how much he hates him. A companion piece to my story Banished, but can be read by itself.

The secret is out in the open and there's no going back now. Meredith thought she could end it, but it was just too real. Now people knew. But that didn't mean everyone was happy, especially not her sister by blood. And Cristina showing up wouldn't simplify matters any more.

After the TFP events, Mycroft lost everything his job and power, his parents blame him and he decided enough is enough. Based on the song fade to black by metallica.

Sherlock's big brother awaited his fate, knowing that the last thing he would see would be the face of the person he loved most pulling the trigger. Post-The Final Problem one-shot. Sherlock and Mycroft have a moment together after a nightmare.

She was quiet, with barely any friends to call her own; he was a host, the perfect student whom everyone looked up to. Somehow their paths crossed and entwined- and they found so much more, more than they could ever wish for. KyoyaXOC.

A missing scene from the season 4 finale. The Holmes brothers have a discussion about events: past, present, and future.

This is a right ole mess you've made, girl. [Spoilers for Ch. 167]

An exploration of the behind-the-scenes relationship of Luke and Rory and what it means to be a father.

Before Alex, he hated the mark because he didn't believe in it – not after what he has seen with his mother and father. But after Alex, he hated the mark because it wasn't Alex's name.

Most brothers will do anything for one another. As adults Mycroft and Sherlock have a strained relationship, but there was a time when Mycroft was willing to do anything to protect his brother, even following him into death.

She would've loved him even if he hadn't been the Doctor. And yet, he could've never been anyone else. (Spoilers for THORS)

Mycroft was seven when his baby brother entered the world. Sherlock, with firm indifference for the fact that Mycroft loved him tremendously right from his first breath, ignored this and unexpectedly stopped breathing at all. This indifference continued indefinitely.

She didn't need to be saved. She wasn't in danger. And she had never felt more unsafe than she did behind those castle walls. Princess/Dragon AU OneShot

Mycroft and Sherlock are headed home for Christmas when tragedy runs a red light, and Sherlock loses his big brother. Warning: Character Death, Brother Feels.

There was a shoot out at the Diogenes. A man was assassinated."Expensive clothes, practically screams politician." Sherlock saw the umbrella in Anderson's hands. "What the hell are you doing with that?" Also posted in AO3

They've all had many summoners over the years, but none were quite as dear as Lucy Heartfilia. They now await the day they can be summoned once more. They wait for the day that a Heartfilia once again controls the Heavens.

A day in their world was three months for humans. For Lucy, it had been a year. For Aquarius, only four days. As each day passed, Lucy's went by faster, years in the span of two weeks. She missed that blonde, that little girl who called her 'friend'. She missed Lucy Heartfilia.

Dragneel brothers will do the stupidest things for each other and their girl problems. High school AU. Nalu and Zervis. For proudtobeaginger's birthday.

She screams at the prince that is holding her to let her go as her dragon battles countless knights. She runs barefoot through the gardens to escape court life. At night she dreams of flight and fire. And one day a new knight shows up at the court she loathes, and pledges his allegiance to her, and she smiles because her dragon has come back to her. Based on a tumblr post.

When the guild decides to catch up with Lisanna, someone is left in the shadows, forgotten, deemed useless. Lucy. For the sake of her aching heart, she temporarily leaves Fairy Tail, succeeding in becoming stronger and finding herself amongst new companionship. However, things don't exactly go according to her plans, in both the good way and the bad way.

Sherlock Holmes was right about one thing. There is a current King of England, except instead of a scepter he carries an umbrella. It just so happens, he's also his irritatingly overprotective elder brother. So what is he to do when roles are reversed and he's suddenly kidnapped and held for ransom? Save the King, of course. And bring his brother home. Features childhood flashback.

"We're all stories in the end…and this story is about a Lord, voyaging the world in his magic ship; and a Lady, waiting to be rescued. There are quests to be fulfilled, people to be saved… and a happy ending?" The Doctor grinned at the children. "Might just be." (Library fix-it)

Emma allows herself to look, to truly look even if the world feels like spinning beneath her feet, even if her mind is cloudy all of a sudden – the brown curly mope of hair, the way she stands proud and tall. And the leather. Gosh, all the leather. So Emma knows, she knows simply by looking at the woman, and so the "Milah" in reply isn't an answer. It's a confirmation.

They're the popular kids in school, the Morgenstern-Wayland quartet: Jonathan Morgenstern, his twin Sebastian, their little sister Clary, and Sebastian's best friend Jace Wayland. There can't possibly be a better group to grow up with - at least until time goes by, putting them in danger of growing apart. (High school AU)

Another Prompt Meme Fill! Prompt: When Sherlock asks about Mycroft's diet he's not trying to snark or tease - he's genuinely worried. At one point in time Mycroft had an eating disorder which actually put him in the hospital - ever since Sherlock's been asking about his brother's diet and seeing if he's eating enough. Trigger Warnings: Anorexia. Angst. Eventual Mystrade.

Sally finds that working with Sherlock Holmes leads to all kinds of unexpected consequences, not the least of which include sudden and unexplained visits from a mysterious blackberry-addicted MI6 agent. Five times Anthea shows up at Sally's work, and one time they meet off the clock. Inspired by the wonderful fic 'If on a Winter's Day a Detective' by frozen delight.

She was sort of his friend, not really, and she was damn annoying when she flounced in with her curls and flew his TARDIS better than him. But she was also soft (as he'd discovered when she fell on top of him in that gorgeous black dress) and beautiful (with or without makeup and high heels) and clever (annoyingly so) and so could you really blame him for being attracted to her?

Mycroft is kidnapped by Sebastian Moran and is held hostage in a freezer which truly puts Moriarty's 'Iceman' theory to the test. However, the real question is if Sherlock it willing to step up and save his brother.

Clockwork Angel is the start of Tessa and her journey, but this one is the story of Jem's and Will's. Follow this pre-clockwork angel story that contains daggers, drama, and demons that the two young Shadowhunters must overcome. (Goes from their meeting all the way to when Tessa comes in) ON HIATUS

Mycroft's sick. Really sick. While that isn't going to make Sherlock hit the floor and spew declarations of love for his brother, that isn't to say he isn't going to be there for him. Rated T for the topic, mild angst/trigger warning.

...And the one time Sherlock stood up for Mycroft. Connected stories about how the Holmes brothers' relationship develops over the years. Brotherly love! Thanks to A Genius Says for the prompt :)

Mycroft Holmes, logical, rational, is by supposed to be used to his little brother's frequent near-death experiences, such as being shot in the chest. But of course Mycroft has never succeeded in detaching himself from his love for his little brother, and so he finds himself in a state of highly unusual apprehension, fearing for his brother's very life./Takes place during HLV.

In a miraculous feat of Murphy's Law, Emma ends up paired with Killian Jones for an English project - one of the few people at her school that she really, genuinely Does Not Like. It doesn't help that Neal's back in town. [High School AU, slow-build CaptainSwan] - COMPLETE -

After suffering every consequence being hit by a car has, the last thing Mycroft needs, or wants, was to get locked in his hospital room with his brother. So, obviously, that's what happens.

Nothing happened to Mycroft to make him fear the dark. God knows the world is dark enough in his head, he shouldn't be afraid of the darkness outside. But he is. Always has been. - Holmes Brothers fic, spoilers for series 3, episode 3.

"His brother was a pirate, a dragon slayer, a stupid little boy. Never a murderer." Mycroft sees Sherlock for the first time since the events at Appledore, and the last time before he sends him on his fatal mission. A missing scene from HLV where the Holmes brothers find a way to say goodbye.

When they were nineteen, Kuroko was no longer with them. It was an accident that no one liked to talk about. They called it an accident, because the alternative was too horrific. But, when they were nineteen, they realized... it may not have been an accident after all. The red truth was beginning to surface no matter how much they rejected it, so they took it head on... for Kuroko.

"Mycroft's ill." / "And you're taking care of him?" / "Yes." A sick fic featuring ill!Mycroft and overprotective!Sherlock.

Many people know about one of Sherlock's palaces. Only Mycroft knows about both. Rated T for eventual references to drug use. Reviews are very much appreciated :-)

...and the one time he could not. Related oneshots about the Holmes brothers, mostly before the series. Chapters start fluffy, but each gets darker... You've been warned. Reviews equal cute Mycroft art in your inbox! Thanks!

When a sock or two disappears seemingly into thin air, we don't think much of it. We forget, buy a new sock and move on. But, what if it is a person? Will we be so blase? At the aftermath of her parent's separation, Saki is feeling unwanted and forgotten. What will happen if she was misplaced?

It is never a good idea to kidnap someone in order to get what you want. But to kidnap the British government himself, together with his little brother, and hurt said brother in the process? Definitely even less beneficial. And don't forget about a certain former army doctor, slowly starting to worry about his flatmate. - Two-shot.

It would take Sherlock Holmes to fool Mycroft. Or two friends of the consulting detective's. When John confided in Greg that Sherlock might still be alive, the DI realized he would have to betray his and Mycroft's new friendship. Post-Reichenbach.

The very first meeting after Sherlock's 'death', how would Mycroft react?

Post-Reichenbach. "We are not only our brother's keeper; in countless large and small ways, we are our brother's maker." - Bonaro Overstreet A look at Sherlock and Mycroft's relationship told in current happenings and memories.

They had their differences. Anyone could see that. From the moment they were children it was obvious that they were not going to be the sort of brothers that were constantly at one another's side. It wasn't that they were enemies. They were just different.

She knew him to be alive, and she couldn't have been happier, even if she'd only replaced the guilt of his death with the guilt of hiding his survival from his brother. Anthea, Post-Reichenbach.

Mycroft receives some terrible news. John is forced to tell Sherlock. How will he react? Will he finally say all the things he wants to before it's too late? Rated M for safety, Johnlock (established relationship) Warning! Major Character death!

She has come to accept many things in her relationship with Sherlock Holmes. Jealousy, however, isn't one of them. Sally/Sherlock, part of my ongoing universe.

AU. if a certain person doesn't hear a prophecy, does it still come true?

Mycroft Holmes, on a congress in Switzerland, meets a stranger who reminds him of his late brother. Post-Reichenbach.

Anthea is reading some reports when she realizes that Sherlock Holmes might actually be alive.

Aurora learns how to make Mulan smile.

Maybe there's one personality trait that Sherlock Holmes shares with other men. Sally/Sherlock, part of my ongoing universe.

She has seen many things over the course of the years. But seeing Mycroft Holmes grieve might be the most tragic thing she's ever beheld. Anthea, Post-Reichenbach.

Mycroft Holmes may be surprised that his brother has embarked on a romantic relationship. He is even more surprised, however, when he has his girlfriend kidnapped. Sherlock/Sally through Mycroft's eyes - part of my ongoing Sherlock/Sally universe, but no previous knowledge necessary.

A one shot exploring Derek's grief. Post 9.01 Over time your life drifts into a new kind of normal where memories of Mark don't consume your every thought and you aren't sad ALL the time, but there are moments. Please read & review!

When Mycroft is kidnapped, somewhere in central Europe, Sherlock and John get on the very first plane which is vaguely heading in the right direction. Beta Read.

Mycroft feels guilty - he's just as much to blame as Moriarty for Sherlock's death, after all. And then, three years after his death, Sherlock texts him. Maybe now, their relationship can be repaired. Mycroft and Sherlock reunion, Post-Reichenbach

Once, life was easy. He was "the freak", she was "Donavan", they hated each other. He died, and she started thinking about him as "Sherlock". Then he returned, and everything changed. A conclusion to "How Not to Keep a Promise" and "Of Anniversaries and Second Chances". Sally/Sherlock, Post-Reichenbach.

Sally had plans for the third anniversary of Sherlock's death. None of them included making tea while the dead consulting detective was stretching in her living room. Sequel to "How Not to Keep A Promise", but no knowledge of that story needed. Sherlock and Sally reunion, Post-Reichenbach.

Mycroft Holmes had never particularly wanted a brother. Yet he never once wished he did not have one. A few snippets of the Holmes boys and their relationship as they grow up.

She has sworn never to visit the freak's grave. So she doesn't. Call it a visit, that is.

Not every battle needs to be won to be a winner. Family-centric. Gildartz x Cana

A look at Mycroft's thoughts and actions during a Study in Pink.

In the aftermath of Sherlock's jump, John isn't the only one who misses him. He's a doctor, after all, and can't help but notice when someone isn't taking care of himself, and that's not what Sherlock would have wanted, is it? So he does what he can to offer comfort … not knowing that Mycroft is keeping a secret. But that's all right. So is John. COMPLETE at 2 chapters.

Mycroft Holmes is tired; no, more like exhausted. The last three years have been grueling without the added burden of grieving for his brother. When he suddenly finds Sherlock sitting in his office, the stress and the fear of his family's mental history lead him to doubt whether his brother is really there, or whether he's a figment of his imagination. H/C, family-centric.

When he was a child, Mycroft decided to be the perfect host to his brother, based on Ancient Greek customs. Over the years, both he and Sherlock evaluate their relationship by comparing themselves to mythological heroes, while trying to keep each other safe.

Or, five times Sherlock Holmes wished Mycroft wasn't his brother, and one time he didn't mind. Features kid!Lock. Some angsty themes, including post-Reichenbach and drug use. COMPLETE!

A violent serial killer roams the streets of London in Sherlock and John's most frustrating case ever. It doesn't help that the detective is plagued by disturbing case-related nightmares he cannot make sense of. Beta Read.

A fill for the meme: When you look back on your life, you find that you most often regret the things you didn't do rather than the things you did, even if they led to mistakes. The Holmes Brothers are no exception.

Mycroft and Sherlock Holmes say goodbye. Major Reichenbach Fall spoilers.

Sherlock is ill - grudgingly . Mycroft reads him his favourite book - cheerfully. Brotherly love!

Sherlock negotiated with Mycroft 24hours at Baskerville, in exchange for a favour. Therefore when his brother comes to him with a case, the detective simply cannot refuse... and all hell's breakin' loose. Beta Read.

-I'm proud of you-I'm here-You are special-I miss you-I care about you-I'm sorry-There are many things the Holmes brothers won't say out loud, especially to each other. But that doesn't mean they don't find a way to communicate them.

Mycroft and Sherlock have a difficult relationship.

It takes thirteen hours for Mycroft to discover that Sherlock isn't dead. A breakdown, in both senses of the word.

Sherlock gets food poisoning while John is away and it's up to Mycroft to take care of his little brother. In the process, confessions will be made and Sherlock will learn that caring is not always a disadvantage. not slash lots of H/C, family-fluff.

Sherlock is abused as a child by Father Holmes. This is a story about The Problem, and why Mycroft hates being wrong. Angst, Sherlock whump, rated for violence.

Mycroft has always been the responsible one. But now Sherlock is responsible for his brother's life and the clock is running out.

Unlike his mother, Mycroft has never and will never give up on his little brother. Rated for mention of drug use, child Sherlock and Mycroft, absolutely NOT slash

It was this law they made for themselves, a law that said: 'Pretend to hate each other.' Sherlock/Mycroft brotherly love.

SPOILERS FOR ALL EPISODES. Sherlock goes to Mycroft for assistance and they settle some scores.

He is dying, and there is no one to say goodbye to. Mycroft/Sherlock brotherly love.

Sometimes it all just becomes too much - Mycroft and Sherlock apologise to one another in silence. Post 'Scandal In Belgravia' - minor, hardly any spoilers.

A badly injured Sherlock waits for help to arrive. Naturally, he's more concerned with the whereabouts of his scarf.

Cana and Gildarts try that whole father-daughter bonding thing.

Young Sherlock was different, and his father didn't approve. Mycroft is Sherlock's one protector, the only one he can trust when Father's gotten angry. But, somewhere along the line, Mycroft stops protecting, and starts regretting. Please R&R!

Mycroft and Sherlock have never considered taking the easy way to resolution.

Sherlock has a strange turn, John is worried and Mycroft is the only one who seems to know what's going on…

Sherlock is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Warning: angst like whoa.

The Three Broomsticks is the setting for five significant scenes in Lily and James's relationship.

Mother and son meet for lunch and a little bit of hope. Set after the events of You're Beautiful.

Mycroft is suspected of trying to kill himself by drug overdose. Sherlock refuses to believe this - Mycroft just isn't the type. …Is he?

During one of the Holmes's annual Christmas parties, a new guest takes an unhealthy interest in Sherlock. But he has figured without the wrath of Mycroft…

Sort of a sequel and a companion piece to Dudley's Memories. Harry is finding a healthy outlet for his "saving people thing" in the form of one damaged little boy. In doing so he finds himself thinking about his old teacher, quite a bit.

Sherlock is dying; Mycroft is with him. Written for a prompt, one shot, post-TGG.

Dudley Dursley lived a very normal life. But when an all too familiar letter makes an appearance on his son's 11th birthday, Dudley must seek the guidance of a cousin he hasn't seen in 19 years. Who else but Harry Potter?

NxL: Her years pass and Natsu is just an occasional visitor watching from afar.

Deep down, all Ayame had ever really wanted from his brother was to be needed. But Yuki had never seemed to need anyone. At least, that was what he always thought before one rainy night brought the boy to his door step.

A Derek and Mark one-shot. What if Mark was one of the many people trying to pull Derek from the woods? Rated T for cursing.

Lord Sesshoumaru's gifts always meant the world to Rin. But as she got older, they started to hold a different significance... oneshot

Forgiveness is an act of compassion. It's not given because people deserve it, but because they need it. [Companion fic to Story Time and Accusations]

His brother had feelings that he felt he would rather remain ignorant of. It was easier to hate him that way. Companion fic to Story Time.

It had been the simplest request from one sibbling to another. Only now can Ayame admit that it was a mistake to deny his little brother that simple gesture of affection. Random, RR