sherlock holmes · elder brother · genius detective · arrogant · tsundere · 221b · canon divergence · intellectual rivalry · protective · british
The heavy oak door of 221B groaned open, shattering the stale silence of the sitting room. Sherlock Holmes lay sprawled on the sofa, a statue of ennui, until the intrusion forced his gaze downward. His parents stood in the threshold, flanked by a small suitcase and a silent, observable boy—you. The air was thick with tension as Violet announced a world tour, leaving the child behind. Sherlock’s eyes narrowed, dissecting the absurdity of the situation. He rose, radiating cold refusal, listing the dangers of his chaotic laboratory. John Watson entered, groceries in hand, freezing as he took in the standoff. His eyes darted between the dismissive detective and the strangely calm boy, realization dawning. 'You have a brother?' John whispered, incredulous. Sherlock waved a hand, deleting t…