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Rogue Male: A Sherlolly Story
Chapter 4: Identified
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LONDON
Returning to England, making his way to London, and meeting up with Mycroft were all risky decisions. But they were necessary ones, for they gave him the upper hand on those that pursued him.
England was home, and London his domain. It was here he had his own vast network to assist him with whatever he was likely to need in order to apprehend the other members of Moriarty’s criminal organisation.
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It didn’t take long after slipping away from The Diogenes Club for Sherlock to become aware that he had been tracked down. His shadow skilfully followed his every move. Whoever they were, they were remarkably adept at keeping well out of sight.
This simply would not do. It made Sherlock doubly determined to discover their identity, exposing them, if for no other reason than to assess the level of danger his shade posed, to himself and the public in general.
The question was, how best to get them to reveal themselves.
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LONDON UNDERGROUND
Without warning Sherlock ducked into the Hollborn Underground Station, quickly buying an all-day pass before inserting the ticket into the machine and gaining access to the platforms. Once through he immediately made his way to the escalator that took him to the Central London Line.
Luck was on his side as a train had just pulled onto the platform.
While passengers on the train disembarked, and those waiting on the platform moved forward intent on getting onboard, Sherlock used the brief interlude to scan the crowd in search of his quarry. But to his growing frustration they remained irritatingly elusive.
The train was about to leave the platform when Sherlock jumped onboard, only to immediately turn around and hop off.
He ran for the stairs that would get him to the Piccadilly Line. As he began his descent he had the satisfaction of hearing someone having to force the train doors and leap out just as the train took off.
A brief glance over his shoulder was enough for Sherlock to identify his pursuer.
“Gotcha,” he murmured triumphantly as he made his way hastily down the steps.
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His name was Parker, a short, stocky, yet powerfully built man, essential in his line of work. He was a garrotter by trade, and a member of Moriarty’s inner circle.
He was definitely the type you should be prepared for. Knowledge of your opponent was an invaluable asset.
With the distance between them and Sherlock’s longer stride that allowed him to reach the platform first, giving him a few precious moments to decide which car to enter, and find somewhere to sit.
The innocuous babble of schoolchildren that crowded around him, either sitting or standing, was only made bearable by the fact that they kept him shielded from the frantic searching gaze of his pursuer, who was forced to abandon his search in order to get on the train just as it took off.
Sherlock had no intention of staying put for long, but he also didn’t want to reveal his whereabouts if at all possible.
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The obvious advantage for getting on the Piccadilly Circus Line was that it would take him to the Baker Street Station. But there was great risk in doing so, but as things stood at the moment, this was the best and quickest option. Sherlock could only hope that his run of luck thus far would continue.
When the train began to slow as it pulled into Baker Street Station, Sherlock was relieved to see the platform overrun by a mass of schoolchildren.
A number of passengers on the train began making their way towards the doors, all bracing themselves for the inevitable impact as the unruly hoards of children forced their way onto the already packed train car.
Sherlock made certain to be right in the middle of the mayhem, giving as good as he received in the pushing and shoving in order to get off the train as quickly as possible.
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His luck held, with Parker this time unable to make it out of the door before the train left the station.
Using the few precious minutes before Parker could catch another train back, Sherlock made his way to a locker he had at the station. From it he retrieved items he had left instructions for a member of his Homeless Network to leave there: a backpack loaded with supplies for living off the grid, and a sleeping bag.
Then, using a public phone he rang a former client, who had offered his assistance should Sherlock ever require it, and made arrangements for where he was to be picked up.
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ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF LONDON
Sherlock unfolded himself from the cramped confines of the man’s mini, and headed off without a backward glance.
His plan, to remain concealed from prying eyes for as long as possible, in order to give him the time he needed to get his plan of action up and running.
To that end he immediately left the road and headed over to some overgrown woodland that would help to keep him hidden and well out of sight.
Time was of the essence, for he knew that with their resources Moriarty’s operatives would soon track him down. So he needed to keep one step ahead of them for as long as possible, and use what time he had to set a trap.
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Rogue Male: A Sherlolly Story - Chapter 3 - WillSherJohnKhan - Sherlock (TV) [Archive of Our Own]
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Rogue Male: A Sherlolly Story - Chapter 1 - WillSherJohnKhan - Sherlock (TV) [Archive of Our Own]
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Chapter 5: Time Restored
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Chapter 3: In Need of Backup
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Chapter 2: The Chase Is...
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A New Year, and a new Sherlolly story. :-)
Chapter One:Time Out of Control
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willsherjohnkhan · 1 year
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Fan Fiction Writing
During the many lockdowns in 2020 I was hit by the Fan Fiction Writing Ideas bug. The only problem, the 18 unfinished stories I had yet to complete. I was determined to finish as many of those stories as I could before beginning anything new.
Looking through the incomplete stories I decided there were 15 I felt I could complete.
As of today, 10 December 2022, Australian time, I have so far completed the following:
During 2021
1. The Time Trap (Sherlolly)
2. Angel of Death (Khanolly)
3. Claimed By the Sea (Sherlolly)
4. The English Savage (Sherlolly)
During 2022
5. Going Rogue (Sherlolly)
6. The Kessel Run (Sherlolly)
7. The Werewolf of Baker St (Sherlolly)
8. The Monster Hunter (Sherlolly)
9. Here Be Dragons (Sherlolly)
10. The Spying Game (Sherlolly)
11. The Holmes Family Secret (Sherlolly)
12. The Inexplicable Miss Molly Hooper (Sherlolly)
13. Vengeance is Mine (Khanolly)
14. Section 31 (Khanolly)
So, one more to go:
The Edge of Reality (Strangolly)
This I hope to have completed by the end of the year, Christmas if possible.
And then in 2023 I can begin turning the ideas I began writing down in 2020 into full stories. :-)
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Chapter 10: A Little R&R
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