Have we had a Sherlock version of The Count of Monte Cristo yet? Here's what I have in mind:
After the Fall, Sherlock has no intention of ever coming back. Partly because the idea of disappearing and doing his own thing beyond the watchful eyes of Mycroft is something he's always wanted to do and partly because he doesn't want to deal with the feelings he's developed for John.
After about a year or so, he hears that John has gotten married and, out of curiosity, decides to check him or her out. What he discovers is that his Fall was part of a deal Moriarty made with others: someone wanted Sherlock dead because they wanted John, someone else gained by having Lestrade disgraced and someone else took advantage of a Mycroft hobbled by guilt and sentiment towards his lost brother to gain control of the British government.
Pissed off, Sherlock assumes a new identity and returns to London hell-bent on revenge. I'd like to see some dark!Sherlock here, although whether it's justifiable or irredeemable is something I'll leave up to whomever wants to fill this thing. As is whether this tale has a happy ending or not.
The only thing I ask is for a scene where BAMF!John decides he's had enough of this mysterious new guy who appears to want to destroy his family and goes to confront the bastard. And then, surprise, John!
Count of Monte Cristo
After the Fall, Sherlock has no intention of ever coming back. Partly because the idea of disappearing and doing his own thing beyond the watchful eyes of Mycroft is something he's always wanted to do and partly because he doesn't want to deal with the feelings he's developed for John.
After about a year or so, he hears that John has gotten married and, out of curiosity, decides to check him or her out. What he discovers is that his Fall was part of a deal Moriarty made with others: someone wanted Sherlock dead because they wanted John, someone else gained by having Lestrade disgraced and someone else took advantage of a Mycroft hobbled by guilt and sentiment towards his lost brother to gain control of the British government.
Pissed off, Sherlock assumes a new identity and returns to London hell-bent on revenge. I'd like to see some dark!Sherlock here, although whether it's justifiable or irredeemable is something I'll leave up to whomever wants to fill this thing. As is whether this tale has a happy ending or not.
The only thing I ask is for a scene where BAMF!John decides he's had enough of this mysterious new guy who appears to want to destroy his family and goes to confront the bastard. And then, surprise, John!