Author's note: Part 8 out of 60! Almost 1/6 done!

Pairing: Mycroft x Sherlock (platonic)

Warnings: OOC Mycroft and Sherlock

Disclaimer: I do not own Sherlock.

Pulling Pigtails

Mycroft grumbled as he unlocked the door to his mansion. His little brother had fallen sick and his parents were too busy to take care of him, so of course Mycroft had to leave in the middle of his class to take care of Sherlock. "As if that brat is really sick. I bet he did it just to annoy me." He muttered, knowing that his little brother would do anything to get revenge on him for leaving him behind while he goes to university.

However, all thoughts that he was tricked evaporated from his mind when he opened the door to his brother's room. Sherlock was laying under their heaviest blankets on his king sized bed and he was still shivering. His face was flushed with sweat and when he opened his eyes, they were glazed from the fever.

Running at his side, Mycroft immediately helped him change from his wet clothes. "My? Why are you here?" Sherlock asked weakly, almost shaking from the strength it took him to say those five words. "Because you are sick, little brother, of course I'd come for you." "But you abandoned me with these parents that only care about their social status." Sherlock gasped after the coughing fit that got to him.

"I am so sorry little one. I promise, I will take you with me when you get better." Mycroft said softly, hiding his shock at the obvious abandonment his brother was feeling. And then he drew in a surprised breath, as Sherlock gave him the first smile in months. "Thank you." Sherlock said then fell unconscious, knowing that he was in good hands.

Two weeks after that, Sherlock was finally well enough to leave. His older brother, not one to break his promises, helped Sherlock gather his things and took him with him to the house he was staying while studying in the university. Their parents never even noticed they were missing, so when Mycroft applied for custody, it was easily granted, the concerns over Mycroft's ability to provide for him and Sherlock placated after their grandfather's will came to light, saying that he left everything to his grandsons.

Their parents didn't see the light of day for a long time after they were found guilty of child neglect and fabrication of a will.