It's been thirteen months since Mary shot Sherlock and John finds he's still pissed off about it. Sherlock had thought everything was settled: John and Mary, domestic bliss. But when John turns up at Baker Street with suitcases, the world's only consulting detective might not be prepared for the consequences. A new case. Certain danger. Concertos, waltzes, and whisky.

When 'the strongest Guide in England', Mycroft Holmes, is called to Afghanistan to discover the identity of a reportedly strong Guide hiding amongst the ranks of a military camp, he forces his Sentinel younger brother to accompany him. (Full summary too long, please see inside.) Sentinel!Sherlock / Guide John

"That," he said and paused, "is not how this was supposed to happen." Five times something almost happened and the one time it happened by accident. A 5 plus 1 in UST and fluff.

The inevitable 'Let's sleep together because you have nightmares and then act all surprised when it turns into something more' story, because I love soppy tropes.

When John heads overseas for a week, Sherlock's forced to fend for himself. It goes about as well as anyone could have anticipated. Which is to say, very, very poorly. Don't worry, things'll be fine in just seven days.

As John recovers from the effects of a brutal kidnapping, he and Sherlock attend the Yarders' Christmas Party. There are... 'developments' on the dance floor... Slash. Now with PODFIC!

Events after 'The Great Game' leave Sherlock dependent on his best friend and colleague. But John has a secret of his own... Hurt/Comfort, Romance. Slash. Now with PODFIC!