A/N: So this law has been floating around in my head for a while and I think it's about time that Mycroft got taken down off his pedestal. Ha Ha hope you enjoy this turn of events
Baker St. was decorated to the heavens thanks to John and Mrs. Hudson. Sherlock had been outnumbered and knew that it would be pointless to argue. The party had also been planned without him and in fact he had only been told hours before hand to make sure he could not escape.
The door bell rang at precisely seven o clock. Sherlock recognised the footsteps of his older brother follow Mrs. Hudson up the stairs. This is just what he needed to ruin a barely tolerable evening. Mycroft sauntered into the room faithfully carrying his precious umbrella. He made the expected greetings before taking up a place on the sofa. He remained silent for the next hour observing the party rather than wasting his time with conversation. Lestrade turned up later on in the evening and the group slowly became more relaxed. As midnight on Christmas Eve approached Mrs. Hudson excused herself to get some of her baking to celebrate Christmas in style.
Sherlock at this announcement looked over at John who realised what he was thinking.
"Lestrade may I have a word in private for a moment" Sherlock asked pulling him into the kitchen to escape the rest of the visitors.
"What is it Sherlock that couldn't wait until I'm at work?" said Lestrade looking rather annoyed. His attitude changed, however, when Sherlock finished telling him his plan. In truth, he had been looking for a laugh and this would certainly break the mood for a while at least.
They returned to the party by which time Mrs. Hudson had placed a large tray of mince pies on the table. John was gulfing down one and Lestrade followed suit. Two minutes later the bell tolled signalling the coming of Christmas Day. There was a compulsory toast and then Sherlock played some tunes on his violin. While he was playing he nodded to John who nodded back. John lifted the tray and offered Mycroft a mince pie. This in itself was insulting as Mycroft was once again on a diet, but John persisted.
"Come on Mycroft, its Christmas. One mince pie is not going to harm you." Mycroft agreed and lifted the Mince Pie from the tray. He placed on his knee, however, which greatly annoyed Sherlock.
"I won't tell Mummy Dear brother if that is what you are worrying about and I can tell from you left ear that it is". Mycroft could not disagree and with a sigh he ate the mince pie in three bites. He washed it down with a sip of tea noticing the look of horror on Lestrade's face.
"Inspector what seems to be the problem? Coe now you can't fool me."
"Well, Mycroft I don't know how to tell you this but...emm…well the fact of the matter is, Sir, I have to place you under arrest now" said Lestrade trying to keep his face straight. Sherlock and John, however, were in fits of laughter. Mycroft was not impressed with their childish antics and asked the Inspector to explain himself.
"Mycroft Holmes I am placing you under arrest for eating a mince pie on Christmas Day. You have the right to remain silent and anything you do say may be used against you in a court of Law, do you understand?" was Lestrade's reply. Mycroft gaped at Lestrade not entirely sure whether to believe him or not. As conformation Sherlock logged on to the police database and pulled up the law for everyone to see. After this there was nothing Mycroft could do but be led down the stairs in embarrassment.
He would of course not be at the station long but the humiliation would be enough for John and Sherlock after his numerous lectures about Law breaking over the last few weeks.
"Merry Christmas, dear brother, I hope I haven't inconvenienced any of your election rigging plans for the night" said Sherlock stifling back another outbreak of laughter.
Mycroft stared at him with a look of disgust as he was led away to the station. Sherlock knew that payback would be on its way but for now this was the best Christmas he had had in a very long time.
A/N: Hope you enjoyed this one. Review and let me know what you think. I enjoy reading the reviews…seriously I really do! Until the next time…