Fanfic- Rage Against the Dying of the Light

[dealliasnape]

Title: Rage Against the Dying of the Light

Author: DealliaSnape/ HarmonyMarguerite

Fandom: Sherlock Holmes

Pairing: Holmes/Watson

Rating: PG, PG-13?

Summary: Another prompt based one, this one for shkinkmeme. Anon said: "Holmes has five years left to live. He's seemingly okay with it, but it's eating Watson up inside. He treats every day like it's their

Comments

[sammeg06]

Broken heart right here.

[dealliasnape]

Eep! I have glue. I had to buy some after writing it. Thank you for reading.

[sammeg06]

Well pass it this way! And thank YOU for writing it!

[ewanspotter]

This is wonderful!

[dealliasnape]

Thank you!

[mashfanficchick]

Awww! *cries* That just hurt, so bad, and all for the reason Holmes gave:

"It is not I who will live with the memories, only you. I am not afraid for myself, Watson, I’m not afraid of what comes next for me. I am afraid, madly afraid, of what shall happen to you when I am gone."

It was beautifully written, though; the details of the operas and dinners and museums were perfect, and I loved how you covered all the different ways Watson saw it (for himself, for Holmes, and for those around them). And the subtlety you gave their relationship only made it better. Brava!

[dealliasnape]

Thank you so much. Holmes' line was what came to mind when I read the prompt, so everything was written around that, and it became the reason why Holmes goes along quietly as Watson drags him around the city. Dragging all the emotion out with a deft hand was the most difficult, and I'm very pleased it worked so well. Thank you! And here, have a hanky, I'm giving them out to all readers.

[mashfanficchick]

*sobs into hanky*

Thanks. I like that explanation of Holmes' actions; I did wonder about it a little, but I figured it was either something like that, or else that--since he DOES enjoy all most of those things in canon--of course he'd want to include them in his continuing to live life the way he always has...and if it makes Watson happy (well, as happy as possible), so much the better!

(And, I forgot to mention before: I love the title of the piece as well. Wonderfully descriptive of the story, and from one of my favorite poems ever, by my absolute favorite poet ever. Here's an apropos icon for you. :-))

[bugeyedmonster]

sniffle

[dealliasnape]

Awww, here's a hanky dear, I'm giving them out. Thank you for reading.

[dealliasnape]

Here's a hanky! I'm giving them out to all readers. Thank you for reading, I'm glad you liked it!