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Prompting Part XXXVII

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(Anonymous) 2017-10-20 05:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Someone at the yard does John with a truth serum as a prank. Maybe they want to embarrass him or get some funny blackmail. Instead they find out more than they want about John's shitty childhood upbringing. Like drunk father abusive mother poor and homeless kind of upbringing. Cue a very mad Sherlock and very guilty yard.

JohnLock, Sherlock/Moriarty John is Moriarty

(Anonymous) 2017-11-27 01:25 am (UTC)(link)
What if John Watson was the real 'Moriarty' all along?

What if Jim Moriarty himself is an innocent, helpless pawn who because he fell in love with Sherlock is now imbeded as the 'villain' in John Watson's unforgiving Grand Game?

What if no one realised the truth - not even those closest to Sherlock until it was too late?

What if Sherlock Holmes when broken, betrayed and beaten discovers he's not as alone as he always thought

What if John Watson made just one fatal miscalculation that changed everything?

JohnLock, Sherlock/Moriarty, Mycroft/Lestrade all welcome

Holmes parents - John's hunch

(Anonymous) 2017-12-09 09:59 pm (UTC)(link)
After meeting Sherlock and Mycroft's parents, John is bemused. He had some vague images of austere, arctic-cold, powerful head-of-MI6 types for the parents, something that would explain why Sherlock and Mycroft were as they were.

But now he's only left with more questions. The Holmes are warm, kind, bubbly, loving if slightly eccentric. They welcome John with open arms. How did you get from that to "caring is not an advantage" and "alone keeps me safe". normal, happy, safe upbringing did not cause those types of issues, JOhn knew that well.

Mrs Hudson has no information, and Lestrade just shrugs. A hunch tells John something is not right and finds himself digging, but will he be prepared for where his search leads him, and the truths he will uncover, and what unleashing the past will do to his lover

JohnLock (and Mystrade if desired). I'm not looking for a Eurus fic here, just some other reason for what made Mycroft and Sherlock turn out so distrustful etc

(Anonymous) 2018-01-03 05:55 am (UTC)(link)
When john is on meds his brain to mouth filter shuts down.
oneday he's on meds and can't stay alone at the house, and mrs hudson isn't their to watch him so sherlock has to take him to a crime scene. Johns mad and annoyed and complaining the whole time how he wants to go home and how this is boring and that they should do somethign fun. The yard needs sherlock to solve the case so john deducts the whole crime scene giving the correct cause of death and who the murder is and acts like it's nothing.

"there it's solved now can we go back home please. I want pudding"

(Anonymous) 2018-02-15 12:17 am (UTC)(link)
i second this. someone please deliver

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(Anonymous) - 2018-03-06 22:02 (UTC) - Expand

Johnlock, Dom/Sub AU, Long(non-restricting)Prompt

(Anonymous) 2018-02-04 06:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Fair warning: Long prompt is really long. Don't let it scare you though, it's not very restricting.

Basic Idea/Summary: 
Everyone is either a Dom or a Sub. Not every Dom has a perfect Sub - in fact, most don't, and having a perfect match is generally a very very rare bloodline trait.
Ever since John presented as a Sub at 15, he's never successfully been Dommed. He's tried with family, friends, and even specially trained Doms, but he's never affected by their Voice - almost as if he can't even hear it.
Ever since Sherlock presented as a Dom at 13, he's never been able to successfully Dom a Sub. He's tried around individuals and groups, but it's as if his Voice simply doesn't work - or that his just can't be heard.
When Mike Stamford introduces them, they think they know what they're getting into. They seem to be the perfect flatmates- neither can properly interact with the opposite Dynamic, and they'll neither be bothered by unsuccessful interactions with the other. They're about to find out they're wrong, and in doing so, they might just shake the whole of London...

So, basically, John has never been Dommed - at all. Not even basic orders like, "Make me tea," "Give me a hug," "Go sit down," even "Calm down." And more so, he's never been to subspace - and it's beginning to take its toll on him, physically and mentally.

Opt 1. When he realizes that Sherlock can Dom him, he asks Sherlock to put him under (subspace) because he's never been and it's starting to hurt him, that it doesn't have to be sexual, he just wants to go under for the first time. At first, Sherlock says he can't, before John, pleading, admits that Sherlock is the only Voice he's heard, and Sherlock realizes John can hear his Voice.

Opt 2. They're at a crime scene, and someone (Donovan? Anderson? New officer?) asks why Sherlock brings his Sub to crime scenes, gesturing to John. John is quick to say he can't be Dommed, Sherlock says he can't Dom, and Lestrade says Sherlock doesn't have a Sub. Everyone else is shocked, before explaining that John is most definitely reacting to Sherlock's orders, in a way that only Domming will make a Sub do. Sherlock and John reflect on that, before realizing whoever is right, and that, somehow, Sherlock IS able to Dom John.

Either way, Sherlock takes John down into subspace for the first time (safely at 221b and not necessarily sexual - preferably doesn't START that way at first, but can definitely GO that way after a bit) and while under, they realize that they're a perfect match.


Definitely Johnlock (duh.) Would prefer Sub!Mycroft/Dom!Lestrade in the background, but Dom!Mycroft/Sub!Anthea is also fine. Also, Sub!Moriarty/Dom!Moran, if they decide to show. Everyone else is writer's discretion.


Hope long prompt didn't scare too many people away!

Re: Johnlock, Dom/Sub AU, Long(non-restricting)Prompt

(Anonymous) 2018-05-29 09:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Sounds like basically a Johnlock version of Astolat’s Dangerous If Unbound, then? Because HELL YES I WANT IT. Dunno if I can write it now buuuut this idea will stick with me ;)

Sherlock in a really bad situation

(Anonymous) 2018-02-06 04:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Double penetration/multiple partners in the shower is better than being kept facedown in a cage in a dank, cold cellar.

Virgin/inexperienced and touch starved Mycroft

(Anonymous) 2018-02-11 08:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Would prefer Mycroft/Lestrade but will also enjoy Mycroft/John.

I want it sexy and hot and trembling Mycroft desperately trying to hold onto his orgasm

I'd Like To Kiss You (Who Knew?)

(Anonymous) 2018-03-29 12:13 pm (UTC)(link)
John Watson was, by reputation and by his own only slightly shamefaced admission, an incorrigible flirt. He was also unusually attracted to powerful, dangerous people. There was his brief, illicit affair with Major Sholto in Afghanistan. There was the pass he made at the pretty redheaded woman while she was in the process of kidnapping him. Then there was Mycroft Holmes.

‘You don’t seem very frightening.’ John had said when they first met. That was a bald-faced lie. Which wasn’t to say he was frightened. Thrilled, perhaps, would be a better word; thrilled, excited, and a tiny bit aroused. His eyes danced as he verbally sparred with the mysterious man, thoroughly enjoying himself even in the midst of his genuine outrage at his having stolen John’s therapist’s notes. He was really, just a little tempted to take up the man’s offer. Not for the money, though he did need that, but just so he’d get to see this gorgeously dangerous man again. In the end, common decency won out. He wasn’t going to sell out his new flatmate to a powerful stranger just for the chance at getting a leg over with said powerful stranger. Still, that didn’t stop John from watching him as he strode away, eyes roaming over his tall, straight-backed figure and admiring his confident gait. When he was gone, John took a breath, collected himself, then turned around, getting back into the car.

*****


“I met a friend of yours.” John said to Sherlock later at dinner.

Sherlock blinked, only half-listening as he peered out the window. “A friend?” He murmured distractedly.

“Well. An enemy. Arch-enemy, he said.” John amended.

“Did he offer you money to spy on me?” Sherlock said, glancing at John.

“Yes.”

Sherlock’s gaze sharpened. “Did you take it?”

“No.”

The pressure of Sherlock’s stare lessened, and he resumed looking out the window. “Pity. We could have split the fee. Think it through, next time.”

“But who is he?” John pressed.

“The most dangerous man you’ve ever met.” Sherlock murmured.

John shifted at the memory, arousal trickling down his spine. “Yeah.” He breathed. “I got that, actually.”

Sherlock’s head snapped around as he gave John a horrified look. “Oh, for god’s sake.” He gritted his teeth, turning back to the window and looking even more intently out at the rain-slick road. “That cab. It’s stopped.” Grateful for the distraction, he hopped up and dashed out of the restaurant, John hot on his heels.

((This is probably going to be a longish fill, slow burn type thing that might develop into a fully fleshed out Johncroft fic. Still, I'll count it as a fill because I was inspired by the prompt and it will have the stuff requested. Just a whole lot more besides. Unless anyone objects this story will be updated solely on Ao3 here (https://archiveofourown.org/works/14136180)))

Non-Sexual Spanking of John

(Anonymous) 2018-02-17 01:37 am (UTC)(link)
There's a shortage of fics with john being spanked. can we get some with john being spanked non-sexualy. Maybe he messed up, or did soemthing wrong. Could be Sherlock, Greg, or even Mycroft doing the spanking. Bonus if there are tears and later cuddles.

Re: Non-Sexual Spanking of John

(Anonymous) 2018-03-06 04:27 pm (UTC)(link)
"No mate, it's gone on too long. Sitting in your room and chatting, knowing exactly what he is doing!" Let's race is both shocked and his expression is filled with the kind of over-protective anger that Sherlock is too tired to comprehend.
"I quite agree with Gregory. There were assault mark all over Sherlock?" Mycroft asks, and he is thumbing his umbrella dangerously. If Sherlock were functioning better, he would be able to read the lines of frustration because the CCTV was taking time coming on.
"Yes, and that's not all. He slapped him, Mycroft, and then laughed at him and then hit him repeatedly. I can't, the bastard!" He is ranting.
Abruptly Mycroft's phone rings.

Re: Non-Sexual Spanking of John

(Anonymous) - 2018-06-11 17:28 (UTC) - Expand

(Anonymous) 2018-02-28 02:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Sherlock is abusive to John. He recognizes that he is, but can't seem to do and lasjes out verbally and physically at John. John puts up with it because he really likes Sherlock and keeps telling himself that this is the last time, and that he didn't really mean it. So they people notice? Does John escape the abuse?

Red Sky in the Morning

(Anonymous) 2018-12-05 12:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Sherlock had been acting oddly for weeks. He alternated between moping on the sofa and bouts of intense staring at John, his strange focus interrupted only by cases. On cases, he was his usual manic, hyper-focussed self, but when the puzzle was solved and the case cracked, he fell right back to spending alarming amounts of time just watching John with an inexplicable, almost distressed look on his face.

One of the things about John that made him a perfect flatmate for Sherlock was that he had a very long fuse when it came to strange antics. As long as it wasn’t damaging property or putting either of them in danger, he could put up with quite a lot. He comfortably ignored Sherlock’s weird staring, going about his usual business. Still, the staring became increasingly difficult to ignore as it continued. It was unlike Sherlock to spend so long on a single thing. Whatever experiment or data collection he was running, it seemed out of the ordinary for it to go on for so long. It was nearly a month of the staring before John just had to ask.

“Why’ve you been staring at me?” John asked. He’d just been making some toast and tea for breakfast, and he was now seated in his armchair. Sherlock had watched him the whole time.

“Have I been staring?” Sherlock asked with a flippant shrug. He still hadn’t taken his eyes off John.

“Yeah, kinda. You’ve been watching me for weeks. Getting a bit creepy.”

It was like flipping a switch, John mused, as all intensity faded out of Sherlock’s gaze. Sherlock sat back, glancing deliberately away from him, scanning the room for something else to focus on. He leaned back over the arm of his chair, one long arm stretching out to grab a book off the study table. His eyes shifted to John for a second, then he opened the book to the middle, suddenly appearing to be deeply absorbed in the story.

John peered at the cover, lifting an eyebrow. “Love’s Secret Sniper.” He read with a dubious frown. “Yeah, you’re not actually reading that.”

Sherlock flipped to the cover with a look of surprise. “No, I am.” He said after a moment. “It’s… a classic.”

“It’s really not. It’s a trashy romance novel. I’m pretty sure Mrs Hudson accidentally left it up here. Stop trying to avoid me, here. Why’ve you been staring at me?”

Cover blown, Sherlock carelessly dropped the book to the floor with a huff. “I don’t know. What do you want me to say, John? It’s an experiment? I’m collecting data on the average middle-aged British male? I can’t take my eyes off you because I want you?”

The words would have sound mocking if it weren’t for the way Sherlock’s eyes widened at his own words, as though he hadn’t meant for that to come out at all. They stared at each other for a moment over the shocked stillness.

John cleared his throat. “Yeah.” He rasped. “Yeah, that works for me.”

He got up, stepping towards Sherlock. Sherlock regarded his approach with a look very much reminiscent of a deer in the headlights. “Wait! John, wait, please.” John halted, and Sherlock scrambled to his feet, shaking his head. “Yes, it’s true, I want you.” He confessed. “But this is a bad idea. I’m not- I won’t be good to you. I’m a terrible boyfriend. Ask anyone.”

John shook his head with a small smile. “I know what you’re like, Sherlock. It doesn’t scare me, and I don’t want you to change. I want you, just as you are.”

Sherlock nodded, looking relieved yet a little resigned. John took no notice of this, tugging Sherlock closer by his hips and leaning up on his toes to press their lips together in a perfect first kiss.

((So this is my little take on the prompt, which can also be found on Ao3 at https://archiveofourown.org/works/16864324 let me know if you want me to update it on here as well))

(Anonymous) 2018-03-02 02:09 pm (UTC)(link)
John sucks his thumb. It's not sexual or anything, but he does it for comfort. He has since he was a kid and just hasn't stopped. He tries to hide it because he used to get bullied because of it, but sometimes he just needs to curl up with a blanket to hide away.
Up to writer who finds out and how they each react. Do they support him, do they find it disgusting.

(Anonymous) 2018-03-05 01:21 pm (UTC)(link)
I think it would be really cool if someone wrote a sequel or follow up to baby John. The original prompt and fill was this http://sherlockbbc-fic.livejournal.com/15638.html?thread=88225302

I was think some one could continue the universe like other characters seeing baby John, and their interactions with him,or drabbles and scenarios where he's sick or tired or someone else finds out but it's really mean about it

(Anonymous) 2018-03-17 01:48 am (UTC)(link)
Can we get a give where Greg takes care of John. Like his drunk, or sad, or hurt, or this is just something they do together. Maybe Greg funds it comforting to take care of summertime and John like the feeling of being taken care of. I would prefer no smut.

Amputee!John

(Anonymous) 2018-03-17 03:29 am (UTC)(link)
Can we have a fic where john had lost a limb in the war. Maybe his limp wasn't psychosomatic and instead he had a prothestic, or maybe the shoulder wound got infected and he had his arm removed. how does that change the narrative. Have the people aronud him learn that just because he's lost a limb does't make him any less badass than he already is.

John's a psychopath

(Anonymous) 2018-03-24 11:03 pm (UTC)(link)
John is a psychopath, but not a 'bad' one. He's a pro social psychopath. Maybe things like people noticing he's not 100% normal or some of the things he does isn't quite right, or that some of his motives for doing good things aren't the right ones.
How do people find out, and how do they react when they reslizes it him and not Sherlock they should be worried about.

Repost Gen: John and Sherlock are de-aged to about 10 - John is accidentally ignored (past child abu

(Anonymous) 2018-03-25 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
Basically what the title says - John and Sherlock have been de-aged until they're about 10 years old

Everyone accidentally pays more attention to Sherlock - this is partially because he's more attention grabbing (not in a nasty way - just as a precocious child/plus you have to keep an eye or him or he'll be getting into some mischief or other!). Partially it's accidental because everyone was Sherlock's friend first; Mycroft, 'Mummy', Mrs. Hudson. They all instinctively look to Sherlock first. Either of because Sherlock's their relative or Mrs. Hudson still feels indebted to him.

Lestrade, on the other hand, notices precisely how quiet and easy to overlook John is. He's perfectly happy to entertain himself, is proficient in the kitchen; is just generally a very quiet and subdued child. Absolutely never misbehaves, or draws any attention to himself. He's also partially illiterate which doesn't make Sherlock want to spend time with him as he assumes that John is stupid.

Lestrade suspects (correctly) that John was abused and neglected as a child and slowly starts to draw him out of his shell. He begins with little things like reading books aloud as though to himself until eventually John comes down and listens - shocked that someone would spend the time with him. Then he begins to teach him board games and the like. Nice, quiet activities and such which are suited to the quiet child.

Eventually John comes more out of his shell and begins to join Sherlock in his more rambunctious activities.

I don't mind at all if they're re-aged or not. Just want lots of Awesome!Uncle!Lestrade. :)

Thank you!
ourdramaqueen: (sherlock squee)

El Dorado

[personal profile] ourdramaqueen 2018-03-25 04:14 pm (UTC)(link)
So I just came across this:



And of course the first thing that struck me was that the description at the beginning fits Sherlock to a T! So: AU with Sherlock and John meeting by chance, deciding to go look for El Dorado together, and finding it in each other... ;) With lots of erotic tension followed by steaming hot sexytimes, please! As chronicled by John. Bonus points if you can include the book quotes the poster (arahir) mentioned.
Edited 2018-03-25 16:16 (UTC)

John and Sherlock pretend to have sex

(Anonymous) 2018-03-29 07:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Full prompt: For some reason, John and Sherlock are in a hotel room and have to make the neighbours believe they are having LOUD sex (i.e faking it, loudly).

I just keep imagining the scene in Easy A where she pretends to have dex

Re: John and Sherlock pretend to have sex

(Anonymous) 2018-04-12 02:17 pm (UTC)(link)
I actually just re-discovered this fic that fits your prompt perfectly. fanfiction.net/s/7079432/1/It-s-Complicated

John is younger than he looks

(Anonymous) 2018-04-01 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
I want john to be younger than everyone thinks he is. Have him be in his mid/late 20s, maybe he got his degree early or went to university early, or maybe he got discharged from the army sooner than in the original. How do the others find out, is it who he hangs out width, or his mannerisms that make them think that he's not as old as he is. How do they react.

Abuse repront

(Anonymous) 2018-04-05 12:45 pm (UTC)(link)
This is a reprompt because the original fill got deleted for some reason


John is the person everyone turns to when things get tough. He's strong, reliable, and loyal to those who have his loyalty. The first time Harry comes to visit everyone can tell there's tension there. The next few times it seems to get worse and edging towards violence.

Then one day Harry comes to visit during a case drugs bust and the abuse just comes out.

Mental, emotional, and finally physical when Harry grabs John by his hair and demands he answer her when she's talking to him.

Before Sherlock, Lestrade, or even Sally make a move to stop Harry Mrs.Hudson is there like a mama lion and she throws Harry out all BAMF!mama style. She then proceeds to make sure John is okay. Everyone is shocked and in awe.

Bonuses:

John cries just a bit and mama!Hudson just hugs him close and pets his hair.

After everyone leaves Mrs. Hudson sees Harry is still hanging around and lets her know that if Harry ever comes back the police and Sherlock will be the least of Harry's worries.


I just want some BAMF!mama Hudson! She reminds me of Mrs. Wesley and we all know that Mrs. Wesley is one BAMF!mama.

TL;DR: Harry abuses John will visiting 221b and Mrs. Hudson becomes a BAMF!mama to protect John.

John and Velcro shoes

(Anonymous) 2018-04-09 05:49 pm (UTC)(link)
I would imagine that at some point after coming back from the war John would've had some Velcro shoes. After all with an injured shoulder and a tremor in his hand it would be pretty difficult tying a shoe one handed.

lestrade gets broken...

(Anonymous) 2018-04-12 03:28 pm (UTC)(link)
and nobody knows how to put him back together...

maybe like he got drugged, tortured, overworked/criticized so much he can't be a DI anymore and everyone tries their best to help because they realized how much they needed him and that him not being ok suddenly made their world unstable.

...happy ending where Lestrade gets better please

Sherlock Freudian slips the word "goldfish"

(Anonymous) 2018-04-12 03:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Sherlock Freudian slips the word "goldfish" after a deduction or calling Lestrade.

Sherlock sees he's upset Lestrade, ( as if Sherlock ran out of names starting with G that Lestrade is reduced to animal names ) and tries his best to take it back like 'no, the victim had a goldfish!'

Bonus if John knows what it means and tries to help sherlock like 'Ms Hudson asked us to buy goldfish food' -- or he messes it up more, haha

Lestrade suspects something but lets it go.

somewhere out there Mycroft's Sherlock-did-something-wrong-again- senses are tingling.

Johnlock Soulmate AU - Mismatched Marks/Terrible Timing/ Angst/ Hurt-Comfort

(Anonymous) 2018-04-13 11:12 pm (UTC)(link)
I legit had a dream about this last night, and wrote the whole prompt down while at work.

Soulmate AU w/ Words on the skin. However, sometimes the Words you get are NOT always the first thing your soulmate says to you. (HINT!)

AU where the Holmes and Watson families lived in the same area (around the same town), but because of their differing financial statuses and the 5-7 year age gap between John and Sherlock, the two boys never met before.

One day, John (16) is exploring the outer reaches of the town near some tree groves (on the Holmes property) when he hears a commotion nearby. He runs into a young Sherlock (10-ish) who just escaped his tutors (he finds them boring). Sherlock says John's Words when they meet and John is ecstatic that he's found his Soulmate, but when John tries to reply, Sherlock doesn't react. Instead, he runs off back into the woods, leaving John alone and devastated.

Sherlock ran away because what John said wasn't Sherlock's Words on his skin. For a small genius, Sherlock came to the conclusion that while he was a Soulmate to someone else, that someone wasn't HIS Soulmate back. John had Sherlock's Words, but not vice versa. He attempts to use his Mind Palace to repress the whole event, but not quite deleting it yet.)

John wanders home in a daze, completely blind-sided. He grieves privately, not telling his parents or Harry. It takes a while, but he manages to move on from this event, rationalizing that his Soulmate was quite young compared to him, that it was a good thing that a Bond hadn't formed because of the other boy's age, that he was probably scared of him now. And just, yeah, better for everyone that it didn't happen. (John tries hard to convince himself of this.) John channels this bone-deep disappointment into studying, going to med school, and then the military. He dives head first into danger zones as he doesn't see much point in holding back, no one's waiting for him at home, no Bonded.

The plot of the Pilot follows the same way. John meets Sherlock (again) at St. Barts. This time, John says Sherlock's Words, but when Sherlock responds, John doesn't react. Sherlock the manipulates the situation (just like in the show) to get John as his flatmate. (He CAN NOT let his Soulmate get away!) It's around this time that Sherlock feels like John is familiar to him, but has no idea how. He also tries to get a peek at John's Words, but John is a bit oblivious.

Ending:
Well, a Happy Ending would be very much preferred. But the secret has to come out someway!

- Maybe the secret comes out by John telling Sherlock about him meeting his Soulmate decades earlier, and the painful story kick-starts Sherlock's memory, revealing the truth between them. Sherlock desperately tries to tell John about what happened, why Sherlock ran away. Angsty Hurt/Comfort!

- The secret comes out during the Moriarty situation. The Pool? Wouldn't that make for a more suspenseful standoff, where Sherlock realizes the truth behind their whole misunderstanding right before the bombs go off or something! Maybe they'll have a reconciliation at the Hospital in the aftermath.

- Or maybe Sherlock remembers first because of some innocuous thing or detail, and tries to help John realize the truth.

Still, would love a Happy Ending with Johnlock. Break my heart, then put it back together again!

Sally, Sherlock, solving a case together

(Anonymous) 2018-04-18 08:21 pm (UTC)(link)
All I want is a fic where Sally and Sherlock work together on a case. Can even be an AU like kidlock. Can be gen or shipping. No johnlock, please.
ourdramaqueen: (Default)

[personal profile] ourdramaqueen 2018-05-24 09:32 pm (UTC)(link)
I just discovered Postorgasmic illness syndrome (POIS) exists: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postorgasmic_illness_syndrome

Sherlock (or John) suffers from it, but he wants to make his partner happy, so he wants to engage in sex despite his own subsequent suffering. Did he know about it before they got involved, or is it a new discovery? What were their first reactions when they found out? How do they work it out?

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