John and Kate have been struggling to keep Sherlock's illness concealed from Mycroft for weeks, but now they need his help. Warnings for references to mental illness and suicide.

Sherlock Holmes was going mad. He was aware of it, and yet at the same time the thought of preventing it was absolutely inconceivable. Sherlock/OC established relationship. Warnings for references to depression and abuse.

We were killing the planet. So the Volturi ordered death for most of mankind. I expected Edward to take my life when we first met, not guard over it. It was the beginning of many shocking events. Post-apocalyptic tale; full summary inside.

Donna had been right all along. He needed help. He needed someone to stop him when he went too far. Following 'The Waters of Mars', the Doctor goes to an old friend to try and regain some lost perspective. AU