Sherlock's Secret

by Lisabeth Mills

What if Sherlock had a little girl, but nobody knew about her. Mycroft didn't even know of her existence. But when Sherlock and everyone he loves is being hunted. What if one of the only safe places left is where he had hidden his greatest and most precious secret. Mild violence and gore, but still suitable for most audiences.

6. Chapter 5: I promise

Hello everyone! Super short chapter here for you.

Shout out to 2LawDog. Thank you so much for your kind words, they really lifted my spirits. I'm glad that you like it.

By the way I looked back on chapter 1, and noticed that there is no disclaimer. So for you legal scholars here it is.

Disclaimer: I do not own Sherlock. It belongs to BBC.

Now on with the story

Next Day:

Amelia had just set Emma's pancakes down on the table, when she heard the unmistakable noise of a door opening. She smiled a little to herself, maybe her late night talk had worked after all.

Emma gasped and left the table, it was only a moment later when Amelia heard a cry of "Daaaaddddyyyyyy!"

Amelia peaked around the corner and was surprised with what she saw. Sherlock looked a lot better. He had showered and eaten and even looked like he had managed to sleep for a few hours.

"Hello princess." He said to Emma, holding her close. He looked up and saw Amelia smiling at him. He turned back to the little girl in his arms and bent down on one knee.

"Listen little princess, I have to go out for a little bit, but I promise when I get back I'll spend the day with you okay." Emma smiled and nodded. Amelia momentarily stopped smiling.

"Emma why don't you come eat your breakfast okay."

"Okay." she said "Bye daddy."

"See you later princess." He said, giving her a kiss on the head.

Emma went back to the table, completely oblivious to the questioning stare Amelia was giving Sherlock as she approached him."

"Where are you going?" Amelia asked quietly, presuming the worst.

"The police station." Sherlock said factually. Amelia's eyes widened in understanding.

"You don't have to do this." she said in a soft tone.

"Yes I do." he said. "No one else is going to do it." Amelia knew she wouldn't be able to convince him otherwise.

"Be back in time for supper." she said instead

"I'll be back well before then, I Have a promise to keep." He said with a smile. She smiled back and went to join Emma at the breakfast table.

"Amelia." Sherlock said. She turned to look at him. "Thank you." he said sincerely.

"Anytime." She replied with a bit of sass. And with that Sherlock walked out the door.

Super short I know, this was originally supposed to be the end of the previous chapter, but I wanted to get that one out as soon as possible.

By the way, a bit of elaboration for you.

Emma means whole or universal.

Erica is based on the name Eric which means monarch. SO I thought that princess would be a nick name that makes sense.

Next Time: The case gets solved and Sherlock comes to a hard decision.