#HOWEVER. when sherlock gets back from moriarty's funeral he asks watson 'do we still own a shovel?' we. WE!!!!

[tkbrokkoli]

just thought about that sherlock relapsed without his support system after being "dead". he's not wearing his sobriety pin anymore. he hasn't told watson about it. watson says he seems happy and he says that working as a detective abroad but not as himself was the best time of his life. I'm not sure if that's actually true????

[dragon-kazansky]

A rose in shadows - Chapter five

Chapter 5 - Wedding bells

You woke up early to get ready that morning. You had spent the whole previous evening with Mrs. Hudson. She had baked a cake for you both to enjoy and you both talked until quite late. It was enjoyable in it's own sense, even if Mrs. Hudson did point out that you could do so much better than Sherlock several times during the evening.

You stand by your mirror, putting your final touches on to your outfit. Smart, but not over the top. Mary was the bride after all. On the mantel sat your ring. You had stopped wearing it on your finger ages ago. You hadn't even told John or Mary that Sherlock had proposed to you shortly after the vents last year. You had no intention of ever mentioning it. You doubted Sherlock had either. He didn't seem to care much about it any more anyway.

You pick up your coat. Once you had pulled it on, Mrs. Hudson came in, Gladstone by her feet.

"Ready, dear?"

"Yes."

"You look lovely." She smiles at you. 

"Thank you, as do you."

You follow her out, waiting as she locks the door, and then both of you climb into the carriage prepared for you. As you pull away from Baker Street you can't help but wonder how last night went for the boys. You hoped they stayed out of trouble, but even you knew that was probably asking for too much. You sigh softly as your gaze turns to look outside.

"It's a beautiful day." Mrs. Hudson comments.

"Yes, it is. Mary must be over the moon." You offer a smile. "It's going to be a lovely service."

"Oh yes. Doctor Watson will look very smart."

"As always."

You both chuckle and watch as the buildings become less and more fields come in to view. They chose a wonderful spot for their wedding. You were almost jealous of the beauty surrounding you. The thought of leaving the city crossed your mind. You would be quite happy in the country... but Sherlock was in the city.

You shook those thoughts away and tried to focus on the day.

When you arrived, you were both helped out of the carriage and led inside. You didn't know anyone other than Mrs. Hudson. John's friends were nice enough though as you passed them. They greeted you as you and Mrs. Hudson found your seats.

Light chatter filed the room.

Though it was still early, John and Sherlock had yet to show. They weren't there to greet you at the door and were no where to be seen inside. You shifted in your seat as you wondered where they could be.

Time ticked on. Still nothing.

"We should have known." Mrs. Hudson muttered.

"This is exactly what we should expect from Sherlock." You mutter.

"Holmes yes. Doctor Watson, no." She shakes her head.

"Then last night either didn't go to plan, or did and got out of hand." You glance back to see if there was any sign of them yet. The man at the door shook his head. You sighed as you faced forward again. Some guests were still arriving, so there was still time. You had hoped they would be here by now thought.

You hear the bagpipes outside playing.

"That better be them arriving." You mutter.

Sherlock is leading John inside. You don't even turn around as you hear muttering behind you. You, however, can't resist the need to cover your nose as they come past you. You glance up as they sit in the pew in front of you. Both of their suits are torn to pieces, they are both caked in dirt and grime, and you are certain you see dried blood on them.

Sherlock, once he has John sitting, turns to you.

"Hello, dear."

"Holmes."

"Good night?"

"Yes. You?"

"Splendid." He smiles. "You look ravishing."

"Sherlock-"

"I must say though, you're missing something."

"Sherlock..."

"Your ring."

"Ring?" John looks between you and Sherlock. "Sherlock?"

"You noticed?" You ask, the least amused look on your face ever.

"I always do." He tells you.

"I find that hard to believe." You lean forward slightly. "What happened to you two?"

"I'll explain it all later." Sherlock doesn't waste the chance to kiss you on your cheek. "You really do look lovely, my dear."

You sit back and say nothing more. During the time between then and Mary's arrival, John was cleaned up to a certain point, a decent coat on him, a neck tie, flower on the lapel. Sherlock had dozed off and you hadn't bothered to wake him until Mary's arrival.

Once the music plays once more, you know it's time. Everyone stands up in sync with one another, you tapping Sherlock on the shoulder so he does wake up. He is quick to do so and stand beside John. Sherlock still looked a horrid mess.

Mary looks beautiful.

The ceremony is wonderful. Mary looks John up and down when she meets him at the alter, but Sherlock winks at her and nods. You watch with a smile as they exchange vows and rings. You applaud as they kiss. You're so focused on the happy couple, you miss the way Sherlock glances back at you.

You hook your arm with Mrs. Hudson, rather than Sherlock, as you exit the church. You stand and watch as John's military friends raise their swords for him and Mary to walk under.

Sherlock stands over by the arch near the entrance, on his own. He disappears under it as they get closer.

When that's over, you excuse yourself from Mrs. Hudson and go to find Sherlock. He was near his motor carriage speaking to a man. Upon seeing the scene, something told you not to go over just yet.

"I've been to a wedding here before. Funeral, too. The professor wants to meet." The man says to Sherlock. You can't hear them from where you are, but you can tell this discussion is serious.

"I'd expected to hear from him sooner, in light of recent events."

"He was wondering if it'd be convenient for you to come by the college this afternoon. His lecture concludes at four."

"Looking forward. Now, one side, chummily. There is someone waiting for me right now." Sherlock glances over to where you're standing. You didn't think he would notice you standing there, but he did.

The man pushes off the car and walks away slowly. You wait until he's gone before walking over. Sherlock is sitting in the driver's seat now. You sit in the one beside him.

"Who was that?" You asks, looking in the direction the man had gone in.

"A friend of our enemy."

"Moriarty?"

"The very man." Sherlock looks at you. He reaches for your hand and brings it his lips. "Have I told you how beautiful you look?"

"You may have mentioned it once or twice." You give him a small smile. "What happened last night? And what did that man want?"

"I got into a bit of fight with a Cossack while chatting to a Gypsy woman about someone she knows. It got a bit out of hand, but be glad we turned up, dear."

You chuckle.

"As for that man, the Professor wants to meet with me. This afternoon."

"Today?" You frown. "He couldn't wait one more day?"

"I'm sorry dear. Now, I know we're quite the team, but I'll be meeting with him on my own. He's dangerous, we can't forget that."

You meet Sherlock's gaze. "I don't want to meet him anyway." You sigh.

"You go enjoy the rest of the day, give Watson and his wife my best, won't you?" He gives you a charming smile. "I'll see you back at the flat."

"Alright, but you owe me, Sherlock. You have a lot of making up to do." You climb out of the motor carriage and look up at him. "Please be careful, Sherlock."

"I'll do my best, dear. For now, stay safe." He smiles at you.

You smile back and step away, watching as he drives off.

You sigh and wait until he out of sight before going back to join the others. Mrs. Hudson is waiting for you, Gladstone on a lead beside her. You smile as you approach her and walk to your carriage. All the while thinking of your detective.

You have been working with Sherlock on your findings of Professor Moriarty, Sherlock finding all the connections, allies and possible motives behind every action. This man was incredibly  dangerous. There was no doubt he knew just as much about Sherlock as the detective knew about him.

Which also put you and John at risk. Even knowing that, Sherlock let you help, but also neglected your presence when his investigation became more obsessive. Though you still offered assistance by leaving articles and theories for Sherlock to read, by taking notes that you thought might help.

Sherlock felt regret for even letting himself push you away. You had every right to be mad at him.

Yet, you didn't yell at him. You acknowledged him. You talked to him.

Sherlock would make it up to. He had to. He needed you.

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[inevitably-johnlocked]

Hi! I tried to send this before, but I’m not sure it went through. Forgive me if you got this request twice. Do you possibly know any fics where John chooses Sherlock over Mary? Specifically after Sherlock comes back, John realizes that his feelings for Sherlock are more than what he feels for Mary? Thank you for any help! Your blog is a treasure! Thank you!

Hi Nonny!

I could have sworn I’ve already answered this ask, but I’m not finding the post nor the offline fic rec list I make in case of Tumblr fuckups, and I apparently didn’t, so… HERE WE GO!!

It’s not all of the fics I have for sure... I just posted the ones I remember! Please feel free, lovelies, to add your own fics!! I’ve certainly missed some!!!

JOHN CHOOSES SHERLOCK OVER MARY

See also: 

Sherlock and John’s Wedding

Marriage, Weddings, & Proposals (April 2019)

Proposals

Infidelity

Evil / Not-Nice / Villain Mary

It's a Dummy by Johnnlocked (Krullenbol2602) (T, 2,574 w., 1 Ch. || HLV-Remix, Major Character Injury, H/C, Love Confessions, Mary is Not Nice, 3G Moment) – What if Mary had taken the shot?

Let Go by thisisforyou (G, 2,743 w., 1 Ch. || Friends to Lovers, First Kiss, Fluff, Anxious / Worried Sherlock) – In the end, separating John's things from Sherlock's in the chaos of their sitting room is like pulling a limpet from a wet rock. Especially when the rock is clinging on for dear life, because Sherlock doesn't want to let go. Short, fluffy h/c Johnlock oneshot.

My First, My Only, and My Forever by vintagelilacs (E, 6,220 w., 1 Ch. || Post-ASiB, Virgin Sherlock, Pining Sherlock, Sherlock’s Bum, John’s Scar, Sherlock POV, Body Worship, Fingering, Bottomlock, Promise of Forever / Proposals, Misunderstanding, First Kiss/Time, Loss of Virginity, Virginity Kink, Seduction) – Sherlock narrowed his eyes. He was missing a vital piece of data, he was sure. John had been looking at him oddly ever since they left Buckingham Palace, and the ensuing incident with Irene Adler had only exacerbated his erratic behaviour. What was it? Why would he care that Sherlock was a virgin? There was nothing reminiscent of mockery or pity in his gaze. And then it hit him. John Watson was aroused.

London Gods by a_different_equation (E, 11,092 w., 5 Ch. || American Gods Fusion || Magical Realism, Sex Magic, True Love, PTSD John, First Kiss/Time, Marathon Sex, Sensuality, Genie Sherlock, Human John, Internalized Homophobia, Star-Crossed Lovers, Soul Mates) – Sherlock Holmes is a jinn who does not grant wishes. However, when Dr. John H. Watson, recently returned from the war in Afghanistan, gets into his cab by "accident", it might not even need magic to grant both men their deepest wish: love.

The Palmyra Atoll by elwinglyre (E, 16,609 w., 3 Ch. || TSo3 Divergence / Episode Fix-It, Stockholm Syndrome, Kidnapped John Watson, John Whump, Evil Mary, Angst, Cuddling & Snuggling, Toplock, Limited 3rd John POV) – As John's preparing for the wedding, Sherlock is preparing to have his heart broken, and Mary is prepared to do the unthinkable. Intervention required. Enter Sherlock. Set before Sign of Three with a far different outcome. John is drugged, kidnapped, and left on an island, but not just any old island.

A Study In Auto-Signatures, Sniper Dolphins, and Sex Holidays by cwb (E, 32,689 w., 8 Ch. || Case Fic, Post S3, Evil Mary, Dev. Rel., Beach Holidays, Confused Sherlock, Friends to Lovers, Honeymoon, Epistolary, Bottomlock, First Kiss / Time, Fluff, Secret Agents, BAMF!John) – John and Mary go on their sex holiday, and Sherlock is grumpy and pining about it. Part 1 of HOT DOLPHIN SEX

carrying up his morning tea by darcylindbergh (E, 34,504 w., 5 Ch. || Post S3, Minor Character Death, Grief/Mourning, Wakes/Funerals, Estranged John, Pining Sherlock, Depression/Insecurity, Slow Burn, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Chronic Pain/Injury, Reconciliation, Awkwardness, Loneliness, Scars, Angst With Happy Ending) – His fingers tremble as he dials and he can’t force them steady. Familiar number, even though he hasn’t used it in two years. He isn’t even sure he should be calling it now, but she’d asked. She’d made him promise.

Only To Be With You by SinceWhenDoYouCallMe_John (M, 40,768 w., 4 Ch. || Black Mirror / Future AU || Character Death, Future Technology, Sickness/Cancer/Illness, Heavy Angst with Happy Ending, First Person POV John, Pining John, Heart-Wrenching Angst) – I tell myself that next time I’ll come near this same place again. Wait around for the mysterious stranger in his coat to dash past me, hot on the heels of a new criminal in black. I think this all the way back to my Exit, planning where I’ll wait and what I’ll say when I see him. Scheming on how to get his name. It’s only once I reach the Exit Point door that I realize two hours and forty-five minutes have passed, and I realize that this won’t be the last time I Visit. It won’t be the last time at all.

Right Hand Man by SilentAuror (E, 42,031 w., 4 Ch. ||  H/C, Injury, Slow Burn) – When John's left arm becomes paralysed after a car accident, Mary asks Sherlock to take him back to Baker Street to recuperate, as she's about to give birth. Despite the fact that the search for Moriarty is ongoing, Sherlock takes John in and takes responsibility for overseeing his rehabilitation as he adjusts to the loss of his arm.

Guidelines by WithLoweredVoices (M, 43,018 w., 15 Ch. || Winglock || Angels, Fantasy, Angst, BAMF! John, War, Jealous Sherlock, Possessive Sherlock, Jealous John, Falling in Various Ways, Needy Sherlock, Wings) – The Good Soldier, one of the oldest and strongest of the fallen, is offered a bargain: to live as John Watson and to Guide a fledgling archangel so that he will stay on the path of good. Of course, Sherlock Holmes has different ideas about his destiny. Fantasy AU. Warnings for violence, occasional gore, and a whole load of hurt and angst.

Scars by SilentAuror (E, 60,494 w., 5 Ch. || Rape / Non-Con / Abuse, Gaslighting, Manipulation, Dub Con Elements, Homophobia, Angst With Happy Ending, Mary is Not Nice) – S3 rewrite, showing Mary’s manipulation of John as he realizes his love for Sherlock. Mary is not having it.

The Progress of Sherlock Holmes by ivyblossom (E, 62,006 w., 25 Ch. || First Person Sherlock POV, Pining, Angst, Slow Burn, Infidelity, Sherlock Learns About Himself, Happy Ending) – Sherlock struggles with his feelings for John, makes a mistake, and learns just how important he and John are to each other. Non-BBC Mary / John, but it’s a *complicated* relationship.

Hell Sent, Heaven Bound by ConsultingHound (M, 64,381 w, 16 Ch. || Angels / Demons AU ||  Fallen Angel Sherlock / Angel Cop John, Alternate First Meeting, Slow Burn, Case Fic, John & Lestrade are Friends Before Sherlock, BAMF John, Mind Palace John, Friends to Lovers, John in Denial, Sherlock Picks Out John’s Clothing, Clubbing / Dancing, Mildly Jealous John, Awkwardness, Kidnapping, Sherlock’s Mind Palace, Sacrifice, Worried / Anxious Sherlock, Angst with Happy Ending, Immortal to Mortal) – Ex-War healer and current angelic guard John Watson is not having the best day. He overslept, he’s underpaid, and now there’s someone tagging the Council’s building walls. However things may be about to get interesting: there’s an unusual stranger hanging around (the definition of tall, dark, and handsome), a literal underground cult is brewing, and rumblings are coming from hell. Can he keep his neighbourhood safe, how and why is he being connected to all this, and who the hell is Sherlock Holmes?

Being John Watson-ish by elwinglyre (E, 69,902 w., 17 Ch. || Bodysnatcher AU || Author John, Cranky Sherlock, Angst, Sexual Tension, First Kiss / Time, Falling in Love, BAMF John, Past Soldier John, Feelings, Inside Someone’s Brain, Shy Sherlock, Sherlock Loves John, POV Sherlock, Switchlock, Slow Burn, Internal Dialogue, Mental Turmoil) – When consulting detective Sherlock Holmes steps on one toe too many at a crime scene, he's consigned to a desk job in an archaic office on the seventh-and-a-half floor of the New Scotland Yard. It’s in this bleak office that Sherlock discovers a portal into the mind of renowned author John Watson. Grander than his mind palace, this new wonderland affords Sherlock new vistas of experimentation. To learn more about the mystery behind the portal, Sherlock seeks out and befriends Watson. But then it all goes wrong when others find the secret portal door—including the man whose brain he visits.

The Moonlight and the Frost by CaitlinFairchild (E, 77,289 w., 10 Ch. || Case Fic, Post-HLV, Self Harm, Virgin Sherlock, First Time, Oral/Anal/Rimming, Romance, Angst, Mary is Not Nice) – John has to somehow rebuild his life in the wake of Mary's betrayal and Sherlock's deceptions.

Not Broken, Just Bent by Schmiezi (E, 87,585 w., 43 Ch. || Pining, Love Confessions, Torture, Hurt/Comfort, Heavy Angst, Villain!Mary, Suicidal Ideations, Main Character Death, Sherlock POV, Eventual Happy Ending) – "For a second, I allow myself to remember teaching John how to waltz. There is a special room in my mind palace for it. A big one, with a proper parquet dance floor. For a second, I go there. I remember holding him, closer than the World Dance Council asks for, excusing it with the fact that we are training for a wedding, not for a competition. For a second, I feel his hand on mine again, smell his sweat, hear the song we used. For a second, I allow myself to love him deeply. For a second, only a second, that love reflects on my face." Fix-it for S3, starting at the end of TSoT. Evil Mary.

The Adventure of the Silver Scars by tangledblue (NR [M], 142,458 w., 41 Ch. || S3 Fix-It, Post-HLV/ Post-TAB / Canon Compliant, Case Fic, No Baby, Angst, Humour, UST, Slow Burn, Angry John, Reconciliation, Not Nice Mary / Leaving Mary, Dependent Sherlock, Pining Sherlock, Caretaker John, Fist Fights, It’s An Experiment, Virgin Sherlock, Dancing, Drugging, John Whump, Pet Names, Sherlock’s Mind Palace, Scars) – It’s been thirteen months since Mary shot Sherlock and John finds he’s still pissed off about it. Sherlock had thought everything was settled: John and Mary, domestic bliss. But when John turns up at Baker Street with suitcases, the world’s only consulting detective might not be prepared for the consequences. A new case. Some old scores to settle. Certain danger. Concertos, waltzes, and whisky.