ACT II
Going on an Adventure

Chapter 3 – New Years Kiss

The soon were in New York City, two years after their first mission. They had a big job, but then had shore leave, in New York City!

They wore their stealth outfits once again, before heading to the office buildings of the Web member. An Irregulars worked in security, so they could get in.

"I am at risk of losing my job here" Irregular Robert said, handing them an access key "so find that evidence so I can at least know I am doing something right here"

"Thank you" John said and the two heading up to the room, although they still needed to sneak in.


"Shit!" Sophia exclaimed, John hearing her on his earpiece; having taking a different route to the office of the Web member.

John looked at the door from where he was standing, he saw a big hulking man. Immediately, he was reminded of the Gollum, all those years ago. He remembered how much of a fight it was for Sherlock and him to survive that encounter. Here, they needed to detain the man.

"What should we do?"

"You have the coliform, remember?" Sophia reminded him, "Use it!"

John felt for the bottle in his bag. He pulled it out along with a cloth. Carefully, he wet the cloth and ran up to the guard, jumped on him and thrust the cloth on his face. The guard fell over.

"Thanks!" Sophia said, running into the office, pulling out a USB drive, "You stand watch and I'll get the proof"

John nodded as Sophia shut the door. Through the headset he had, he could hear her muttering under her breath.

"Okay…password…seems to be a lazy bloke…" John heard her fingers hitting keys "…moron…okay so if I was a key member in an international criminal organization…where would I place the information…aha!"

John then heard footsteps. Some guards probably heard the thud and went to investigate.

"Alright Spitfire, hurry it up!" John urged, not knowing if he could handle this. When only met with Sophia's mutterings of how the information is taking its sweet time. Not having any other option, and with the footsteps coming closer, John reached for his gun. He pulled it out and aimed at the corner where the guards walked around. There were four of them.

"Hey!" one shouted, in a heavy Jersey accent

"Stop right there!" John shouted, "Or I will shoot!"

He then heard a triumphant 'yesss'

Sophia then got out of the office.

"Hey!' another shouted "What was she doing in there?"

Without a second thought, John shot that guard in the foot.

"Run!"

And so, a chase ensued in New York. Though it was on foot, it still was exhilarating. John and Sophia ran to the NYPD to turn in the thumbdrive.

"Wait!" one guard yelled "They are leading us!"

With that, the guards dispersed, leaving Sophia and John to hand the drive to the NYPD before disappearing into the night.


The two stood looking at the city from their room. It was Christmas Eve. John could faintly remember when Sherlock played We Wish You a Merry Christmas on his violin

He looked at Sophia, the past two years had been amazing. She had helped him heal from the wounds from the Fall. The scars remained though, reminding him of the past 18 months he had spent with Sherlock. The memories didn't even sting anymore.

"I hope you didn't get me anything" Sophia smiled, "you know we both have no need for anything now.

"Nothing to big" John said, as he reached for something.

He handed Sophia a single, red rose.

"I want to thank you," John said, "for everything you have done for me. I feel like I can finally move on from Sherlock's death."

"You still miss him though"

"But I have come to terms with it:

"Merry Christmas, John"

"Merry Christmas, Sophia"


It was New Year's Eve, and John and Sophia were in Times Square, having a great time, waiting for midnight. As the countdown began, Sophia looked at John.

"I have something to tell you!"

10...

"What?"

9...

"What you said on Christmas Eve, I want to say that I want to thank you for the time as well!"

8...

"Really?"

7...

"Yes"

Sophia then held both of John's hands.

6...

"I was just supposed to be a local agent, gathering info with Irregulars. I didn't have a partner."

5...

They looked into each other's eyes

4...

"Then you joined"

3...

Sophia moved her hands up John's arms.

2...

"I love you"

1...

Sophia then kissed John, a quick kiss, which left John a little stunned.

"You're cute when you are speechless" Sophia giggled.

As Auld Lang Syne played, over the shouts of "Happy New Year", the noise and cheers, John and Sophia shared a passionate kiss...

They returned to their hotel room and kissed while undressing each other; John kissing her legs as she took off her pantyhose; then they kissed while getting into bed...

Then the kissing became something else before they fell asleep.


Sophia awoke to her headset ringing. What is going on? She wondered as she got out of bed, put on the headset, and a housecoat, and walked to the kitchen area. Little to her knowledge, John was also awake, and could hear her.

"What is it mum?" she answered.

A pause.

"What?! How sure are you? N-no that's fine"

Another pause.

"Are you going to tell him? And why not?"

John was confused, what was going on?

"If you won't tell him, I will!"

John could sense Sophia's expression hardening.

"Alright then, Director" she said coldly, hanging up.


Sorry this is late, I was sick yesterday and was laying in bed for most of the day.

Yep, they are getting together. Though I probably gave that away when I told you the original name for Sophia. Ah well...

And *le gasp* She didn't refer to Director as 'mum'. Whatever that call as about, Sophia does not respect Director anymore. What was that call about, you ask? Stay tuned!