The Roads We Walk

by Irene Moriarty xx

Welcome to the Final Problem. It's an alternate AU where Eurus isn't able to prevent Sherlock's self-sacrifice as he shoots himself. He may have saved John and Mycroft, but at what cost? Aftermath of the incident told through John's, Molly's, and Mycroft's eyes. Work-in-progress, please review. Thanks!

3. Goodbye

"Ten."

"No, no, Sherlock!" Eurus exclaimed, alarmed.

"Nine."

I can win.

"Eight."

I can do this.

"Sherlock, you can't!"

"Seven."

"You don't know about Redbeard yet!"

"Six."

"Sherlock!"

"Five."

"Sherlock, stop that at once!" Eurus sounded like a small child, scolding a disobedient puppy.

"Four."

You didn't win, Eurus. You lost.

"Three."

"Brother, please!"

"Two."

I'm sorry.

"One."

Goodbye.

Sherlock Holmes closed his eyes for the last time.

Inhale.

Exhale.

He pulled the trigger.