Fic: Journeys End In Lovers’ Meeting

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An amazing piece of art by ireallyshouldbedrawing inspired writing of this story.

Verse: ACD
Characters/Pairings: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Inspector Lestrade, Mycroft Holmes, Professor Moriarty, Wiggins, Mrs. Hudson
Rating: M
Warnings: Period-typical homophobia, non-graphic depictions of violence, alcohol abuse
Word Count: ~24K 

Summary: Many circumstances of the events at the Reichenbach Falls could not be mentioned in Dr. Watson's published stories. Moriarty made attempts on Watson's life, and the main reason Holmes disappeared was to keep his life partner safe. Believing Holmes to be dead, Watson could not cope. His behaviour became downright self-destructive. A month later Holmes learned about that and found a way to let Watson know. From that point on, John was waiting for Sherlock for three long years.

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