Todays Rec List is a compilation of fics by the author Blueink3 ! They have 32 fics in Sherlock (TV) and these are only a few of my favorites from their brilliant library <3
Wars We Fought, Things We’re Not 55.2k words
“Oh come, John. Could be fun,” Mycroft taunts, accompanied by an eyebrow arch he’s gotten far too good at. “Besides, it’s not as if it’s your first time pretending to be a couple.”
Five months after John's world has fallen apart, Mycroft sends the consulting detective and his doctor on a case that neither is prepared for.
notes: absolutely stunning parenting while posing as a couple for a case, mentions of pre-story infant death, getting together
The Only Available Transportation 5.3k words
“It’s possibly the desperation that’s seeped into his voice despite his best intentions, or perhaps it’s just a mother’s intuition, but she knows that whatever he’s calling about is Serious, hangover be damned. “What’s happened?” she asks, tone soft and as comforting as a hot cup of tea on a cold winter’s night. “Mummy,” he begins, voice catching. “I think John may be moving out.””
notes: lovely, short and sweet, john has lovely secrets
“John paces the length of the not inconsiderable hallway and glances at his phone for the tenth time since he exited the hospital room seven minutes ago.
Sherlock’s last text was sent at 5:06pm. It is now 5:39pm. He should be here by now. After all, his daughter is 46-minutes-old and if John is going to share this momentous event with someone, it sure as hell isn’t going to be the woman who just gave birth to her.”
notes: planning for the future, putting themselves on hold while starting at the same time
Strong at the Broken Places 10k words
They dated for ten months during Sherlock's first year of uni and John's last before the latter went off to fight someone else's war.
When they meet again two-and-a-half years later, John's gained a scar in his shoulder and a limp he can't seem to shake.
Sherlock's gained a new boyfriend and bruises he can't seem to explain away.
notes: Getting back together, flashbacks to their previous time together
A Slice of Sumatra 5.8k words
“What happened while Mary was away searching for Ajay? Sherlock must have expected her to run - they did trace the memory stick, after all. He didn't, however, expect John to show up on his doorstep in the aftermath. Then again, the army doctor always has been the wild card.”
notes: parentlock slowburn, ambiguous-ish gen ending
EMERGENCY CONTACT: Sherlock Holmes, RELATIONSHIP: n/a 5.5k words
The first time John Watson’s emergency contact is called is the first time Sherlock Holmes finds out that he has the job.
notes: developing relationship, snapshots through time, has a lovely second story as well!
