Sherlock was already striding along down the streets of London. The park wasn't that far away so what is the point in getting a taxi and getting stuck in the traffic? John was still struggling to catch up but being a soldier he knew how to be quick on his feet and managed to walk a quickened pace a couple of steps behind him.
'It's a nice day today! Well, the murder aside...' John said trying to get a chat going.
'No time for small talk John!'
'Sorry, I forgot.' John said rolling his eyes.
Lestrade had already made his way to the entrance of the park to meet them after John sent a text to let him know they would be there shortly.
'Ah Sherlock, John! How are we?' Lestrade asked.
'So whereabouts did this murder take place? Somewhere further down in the park? Obviously, I mean, you haven't closed this part of the park of.' Sherlock said not acknowledging Lestrade's question.
'Well done Sherlock. We thought you would find that very difficult to solve. Proved wrong yet again.'
'Sarcasm Lestrade? Seriously?' Sherlock said starting to head down the park.
'In answer to your question we're great thanks!' John said and smiled at Lestrade.
'Glad to hear it!' Lestrade turned, with John following, making their way down to catch up with Sherlock who seemed to know where to go.
'So, is this not a regular murder then? I mean you know, if it is he won't be all that interested in it.' John said knowing Lestrade will happily accept small talk.
'Well, we have one witness, who knew both the victim and the murderer so she can give us ideas which may lead to how to find him.'
'Any ideas on how to get Sherlock interested?'
'From the description of this man, this may not the be the first crime he has committed. Although we have never caught him we are aware of his existence.'
'What sort of things has he done before?'
'We think he may have been involved in a number of different things but we just have no hard evidence for anything, until today.' John nods at Lestrade.
'Seeing as Sherlock hasn't had a case in a couple of days and this isn't a one off crime, you should be able to get him hooked.' John said.
They arrive at the crime scene with Sherlock already grabbing a pair of gloves of Sgt Donovan. Over by a group of trees was the body, barley visible with a number of people surrounding the area.
'I need facts Lestrade!' Sherlock demanded.
'I was just telling John, from the description we got off the witness this is not the first crime he has committed. We believe he has been involved in burglaries, vandalism and some other crimes were a victim has been hurt. The thing is there is no hard evidence.' Lestrade explains.
'Is that it? Well, looks like I shall be investigating a bit on my own as well to find out more than what I can get from the tiny brains at Scotland Yard!'
'Sherlock, be nice!' John says sternly. Sherlock just rolls his eyes.
'From all the crimes we believe he may have been involved in,' Lestrade continues 'none of them are linked which, maybe you can work out?'
'Yes, I do all the hard work while you sit back and still get paid for it all.'
'We offer you money, you never accept it! Anyway its my job! I still do it!' Lestrade argued back.
'Whatever!' Sherlock slid a glove over his hand, making his way over to the body.
'Sorry!' John says.
'Don't be John! I know what he's like, I'm used to him. You better get over and help him.' Lestrade winks and walks off to talk to Sally.
A/N – So what do you think? Feel free to review it! Will try and get another chapter up either tonight or sometime tomorrow! :)