Both these fics are dedicated to the anon(s?) on the rant meme who were discussing what they think would happen when Mycroft retires. Thank you for the unintended prompts.
You can read either fic without reading the other and it will make sense. When I Am Gone, The World Keeps Turning is 'the angsty version' and Thank You For Letting Me Pretend is 'the happy version'.
As these are set several decades into the future, I thought it likely that there may be some changes to the way we live, particularly where technology and transport are concerned. If you see some unfamiliar concepts or words in the narrative, that ought to account for them. They should be clear enough in context if you keep the fact that these are set in the future in mind, but if you do find anything confusing, please feel free to ask about it or let me know and I'll try to explain it better.
Title: When I Am Gone, The World Keeps Turning
Author: Pic Akai
Rating: PG
Fandom: Sherlock
Summary: When Mycroft retires, there is no leaving party. This is how the British government copes when he is no longer the British government.
Word count: ~2,200
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the people, characters, situations etc in these works of fiction, except for the ones I have created. They are written for entertainment purposes and no infringement or specific comment on any person is intended.
Status: Finished.
WARNING: Highlight for warning:
Minor character deaths discussed, major character death implied. |
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Read on LJTitle: Thank You For Letting Me Pretend
Author: Pic Akai
Rating: PG
Fandom: Sherlock
Summary: Mycroft is facing either a lonely retirement or death (he hasn't yet decided) when Lestrade notices him, and gives him another option.
Word count: ~3,800
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the people, characters, situations etc in these works of fiction, except for the ones I have created. They are written for entertainment purposes and no infringement or specific comment on any person is intended.
Status: Finished.
WARNING: Highlight for warning:
Suicidal thoughts, though no plans or actions. |
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