Hello everyone! Endurance here, and I hope your holiday season is going well. This next chapter is the beginning of the Christmas fundraiser. I hope you all enjoy and please take a minute to review
As always we own none of the songs or the show and Jenny is Modern's OC.
The day of the Jenny's Christmas fundraiser had arrived and Sherlock found himself in the concert hall that was decked with silver and gold decorations. More accurately, he found himself behind the stage, tuning his violin. Jenny had, miraculously, talked him into being the accompaniment for her concert piece… the opening act.
The sounds of footsteps coming up to 221B awoke Sherlock. He must have been more tired than he thought, as he hadn't intended to fall asleep. He had just managed to straighten up when the knock came on the door.
"Sherlock?" Jenny's voice floated past the wood.
"Yes. Come in." His neighbor took in his seated positon on the couch, before electing to sit in the chair next to him.
"Sherlock, I need to ask a favor from you."
"Which would be?" Sherlock asked. He felt more anxious than he sounded.
"My company is doing a fundraiser in two weeks- a concert and a bake auction- they picked me for an opening act. Well, I have a song, but it requires either a piano or violin accompaniment." She smirked a bit as Sherlock's eyes widened.
"Um… Why can't you do a recording?" Jenny rolled her eyes.
"It's not as good as the real thing." Anticipating his next retort, she continued, "I suppose I could ask one of the company members, but they couldn't learn the song in two weeks, much less play it as well as you." He straightened his shoulders just a bit, templed his fingers under his chin, considering her proposal.
"Very well. I'd be delighted to accompany you Jenny."
Looking back, it hadn't been hard to convince him. Though it had been a while since he had preformed for others, he felt a twinge of adrenaline at the opportunity.
He glanced past the curtain, while adjusting his jacket sleeve. He spotted Mrs. Hudson, John and his family, and even Mycroft. The footsteps behind him brought his attention to his neighbor.
"You ready to go?" she asked.
"Indeed. And yourself?"
She flashed him a brilliant smile, adjusting her sliver knee-length dress. "I am."
Soon enough, they were ushered out to the stage. It only took a moment to get set up, the mics had already been adjusted. Jenny nodded to her neighbor, who took up his position and let out the first notes to the song she had chosen. Her sweet voice joined in soon after.
In December
We give our gifts, wishing well to our world.
Peace on earth to everyone.
A time to be joyful when all is calm and all is bright.
But why does it change with the seasons?
And why can't we just hold on?
To silent nights, holy nights,
And angels singing lullabies
And heaven and nature singing good will to all,
To all.
Sherlock was lost in the music. The song really was beautiful and echoed the one sentiment that all people had at one moment or another. The desire to hold onto good will and joy. Sherlock was grateful for Jenny's demonstration of this attribute. As her voice continued to carry out to the audience, time flew and soon they were at the climax of the song.
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
O night Divine.
And those silent nights, holy nights
And angels singing lullabies
And heaven and nature singing good will to all,
To all.
The last note left his instrument and an astounding applause came from the audience. Sherlock caught Jenny's eye as he smiled. Together they stepped forward and took a bow. They certainly had given a good opening to a night that would spread good will to many.
Song: December Song
Preferred Version: Peter Hollens, its one of his originals.