Sherlock story
Deleted Memories, Chapter 65
Warning: post Reichenbach spoilers. Hope you enjoy
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Here we go…
"They say that genius is an infinite capacity for taking pains," he remarked with a smile. "It's a very bad
definition, but it does apply to detective work." ~ Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Evening
Present Day
At the cottage, everyone was hidden yards away. Sherlock was quiet with his eyes closed, searching his mind. John stood beside him with a worried expression. There were a thousand ways for this to go wrong, John thought.
The agent in charge spread the word quietly that it was time to prepare to move in.
The group consisted of several Scotland Yard officers, four of Mycroft's men, and several MI agents. There was a MI agent in charge of the entire operation named Smith. He was very experienced but had a reputation for arrogance.
After talking to a member of the group, Smith was about to give the signal to go in.
Sherlock's eyes flew open. He had an alarmed look on his face. Before John could ask a question, Sherlock ran, while staying low to the ground. He ran toward Lestrade and the MI agent who was in charge. Sherlock got behind the barrier with John on his heels.
Sherlock spoke without introduction.
"There are small explosive traps in the entrance and on the grounds leading up to the entrance. I suggest that you…" Sherlock was interrupted.
"We do this for a living Mr. Holmes; we've already done a preliminary scan of the area. Why don't you sit back and relax mate." Smith said in a condescending tone.
"Arrogant prick," Smith said to himself as he turned.
Mycroft's top man Thomas, sensing something was wrong, bent low and made his way to the group to see what the issue was. Thomas's intention was to support Holmes.
Simultaneously, Lestrade opened his mouth to tell Smith to hear out Sherlock.
Simultaneously, John thought to himself, "Here we go again." and stepped forward.
Their intentions to support Sherlock were unnecessary.
Sherlock glanced Smith up and down moving his eyes only. His eyes narrowed.
He pulled himself to his full height and invaded Smith's personal space. Smith frowned and took a step back but Sherlock advanced the step.
"Had a fight with your special friend this morning, feeling less than manly today are we? So, you're determined to let everyone here know that you're in charge and capable. That explains but does not justify your incompetence and complete disregard for protocol."
Sherlock now smiled condescendingly.
"You're right, I am an arrogant prick, but a correct arrogant prick you asinine, small minded, imbecile."
Sherlock looked Smith in the eyes.
"How do you think your boss or the media will react to the death of a little girl with us so close to a rescue?"
Smith frowned and opened his mouth to ask a question but never got the chance.
Sherlock anticipated his question.
"Yes I said the explosives were small and could not possibly bring a house down, if fact it would kill probably only two to three men. That was never the point you moron, it was to disorient us long enough for them to reach the child and follow orders to kill her."
"This particular terrorist keeps his word, trust me I know."
John smirked but did not say a word. Everyone else looked uncomfortable.
Sherlock did not move an inch but stayed in Smith's personal space, making him uncomfortable.
Smith attempted to open his mouth but looked at Sherlock first.
Sherlock nodded slightly.
Smith cleared his throat and asked, "And you would suggest, Mr. Holmes?"
"As I was about to say before I was interrupted, go… in… the… back… way. By the way, these are the kind that you should be prepared to… what is the saying, oh yes… shoot first ask questions later."