Hi everyone! Here's the next instalment, featuring character development, small amount of plot progression and a whole lot more of the cliffhanger for which you are probably going to crucify me one of these days! Hope you enjoy!
Disclaimer: Sherlock is not mine, "there are others" (nods to the die-hard fans who watched 'the great game' with commentary)

Sherlock's P.O.V

I walked through the majestic corridor,my feet sinking into the ridiculously thick carpet. No wonder the government was in debt!

At the end of the hall was a single mahogany door flanked by two genuine looking suits of armour. I cocked an eyebrow, and Mycroft had the nerve to say I was dramatic!

Stopping at the ludicrously carved doors I briefly considered knocking. I quickly dismissed the notion however. I was not here to ask for a favour, I was here to collect on one of the many favours Mycroft owed me.

I entered to a scene I was well acquainted with. Mycroft lay on the sofa that stood against the back walls of his office, staring contemplatively at the cup of tea in his hands, looking very much like he wished it was something stronger.

I felt a brief flash of pride towards my pompous sibling for kicking his liver destroying addiction. Mycroft sighed and put aside the mug, steepled his fingers and placed them against his lips. Deep in thought.

"Hello 'Lockie"

Obviously not deep enough to not notice my presence.

"Hello Mykie" I replied; my lips twitched slightly, two can play at the childhood-nickname-game. "Do you have any news on John?" My mouth had once more set itself in an exhausted line. For two days now I had searched the city trying to find my... friend?

Mycroft nodded dejectedly.
"I'm afraid so."
He got up and walked to the computer at his desk. Opening a file, a CCTV video started playing. At first I didn't see anything unusual, but, as I looked closer I noticed movements behind the camera. Out of my view, but reflected clearly in the glass of a shop-front window.
I recognised John immediately, my breath stopping as I saw a black Mercedes pull up beside him, a dry strangled sob racking my body as a gun was pointed at John. A shot was fired, hitting John in the chest and sending my dear blogger tumbling to the ground, blood pooling around him and ruining his jumper.

I glanced at Mycroft and, for a second, was astounded and enraged by his calm composure. How could he so callously watch a friend be shot?

When I looked down however, I saw splaying blots of ink; dried now but still incriminating traces of his grief. This was by no means the first time Mycroft had seen this footage and he had long since spilt his tears.
"He's not, he's not. … Is he?" I managed to choke out

" I don't know 'Lockie, I really don't"

"What now?"

"I sent people down to investigate as soon as I saw it but we couldn't find anything, I now have people tracking the car through CCTV cameras. A car would be too obvious and easy to shake off in London traffic. Besides, I figured you'd rather take the more hands-on approach on yourself."

I nodded and turned to Mycroft as he stood.

"Thank you... Brother." I said sincerely as I gripped his hand before turning and leaving the office.

Sandra's P.O.V.

On her way to drop off a memo to her boss, Sandra was pondering over the gossip she had just heard concerning her boss' good looking guest, and apparently, brother. Sandra just did not see the resemblance!

Nearing Mr. Mycroft's office, the door swung open and the tpic of today's lunchtime gossip came striding out. The man's handsome features were set in a haughty, determined look she had seen many times before. Now she saw the family resemblance!

Sandra watched as he brushed past her without a second glance before she turned to the door. She was about to knock when she noticed it was still open. Just a crack, but enough to see her boss standing by his desk with a dazed look on his face. Straining slightly she heard her boss mumble.

"You're welcome... little brother."

Sandra turned and walked away silently. The memos could wait.

Hope you enjoyed that! YAY by the way! SIX reviews on one chapter! "It's Christmas!" Thank you Soooo much to: OnTheWinterSolstice(yes I agree I would love someone to sketch this!), Soapiefan(thank you for taking the time to post a comment on both the 9th and 10th chapter! hope you enjoy the future chapters!), SHARMINI!(WOW thank you for your great review.. again, you brighten up my day! I have to admit I am very proud to have written something "squee-worthy' ;) , bbmcowgirl (Thanks! I hope my imagination will be so kind), Lumoa ( no major plot at the moment I know but next chapter will be up in a week and it will have heeps of plot!) and last but not least, sentarla (It's always great when new people find my story hope you keep enjoying it!)

Till next week!
BellaD