R for Rache (A Study in Emerald, Holmes/Watson)

[mightymads]

I found out about unconventionalcourtship from luthienberen's blog. The idea is to take a summary of a gaudy romance novel and write a fic in any fandom you like, having adjusted the summary for your needs. It seemed fun, the deadline was flexible, and the mod is very friendly! So tried my hand. Never thought I'd write in the Emerald 'verse, even though I really enjoed both the short story and the graphic novel. 

For those unfamiliar with the universe: Britain is ruled by tyrannical invaders, H.P. Lovecraft’s monsters. Holmes is an outlaw who fights to overthrow them.

Title: R for Rache
Author: mightymads
Fandom: Sherlock Holmes - A Study in Emerald
Pairing/Characters: Sherlock Holmes/John H. Watson, supporting characters
Rating: T
Length: 7691
Summary: Falling in love was not an option for Dr John Watson. Certainly not with the mysterious stranger who had been rushed into his surgery. Watson had felt an instant connection to the man and wanted to help him. But being the stranger’s ally would put the doctor’s life in danger.

On the brink of a scientific breakthrough, an obscure chemist named Sherlock Holmes was now on the run. He had knowledge that the Royal Family would kill to possess. He desperately needed a person he could trust, and Dr Watson could be the one. But would Dr Watson choose the life of an outlaw over the quiet stability of the practice he’d managed to establish after returning from the war?

Notes: Based on the summary for ‘Racing Against the Clock’ by Lori Wilde.

Link: AO3

Comments

[earthspirits]

Thanks for the link, sounds fascinating. I've read the "Emerald" universe stories, quite an interesting take on the Holmes & Watson stories.

[mightymads]

I hope you'll like it :)

[mightymads]

Thanks so much for your comment! I'm happy you liked the story. It seems that it turned out well, even though few people read the Emerald 'verse. Recently Folded contributed much to the development of this story, so I'm very grateful to my beta.