"Do you like JohnCroft? It's my only weakness."
Quote courtesy of Doctor Pretorius in The Bride of Frankenstein. I like to think Mark would approve. ^_^
I've been on a John/Mycroft kick lately, so I decided to put together a little list for ya'll to enjoy. Further suggestions highly appreciated!
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Numbers Little List*
of John/Mycroft fic
*in alphabetical order by category and author name, anons last
(note: I didn't put PWP in a separate category cuz...who said porn isn't a plot?!?)
Comedy
Crosswords (Gen) by alice_adore. Slightly cracky ficlet in which John does the crossword. Mycroft is always there when you need him. here on LJ
Death, Taxes, Rain, Desert (Gen) by corpsereviver2. John brings Mycroft cake. Mycroft's umbrella is jealous. Cracky and cute. on the meme
Thinking It Through (R) by grassle. One of my favorite crack fics ever. John accepts Mycroft’s offer of being paid for spying on Sherlock, to pay for his sister’s overdue therapy/rehab. But what will John decide to tell Mycroft? on the meme
One Man and His Snake (PG-13) by list_of_lists. Mycroft has a pet snake. John, in a brand new relationship with Mycroft and quickly falling for him, has to cope and possibly even learn to like the animal. Hilarity ensues. here on LJ
For Great Justice (PG) by snowish. John and Mycroft pretend to be boyfriends for a case. Adorable. AO3
Mycroft's Mystery Man (Gen) by treez_r_green. John learns that Mycroft is married but no one will tell him the identity of his husband. Hint: John's already met this person. on the meme
Untitled Fill (PG) by anonymous. Cute ficlet in several parts. “You’re - you’re sleeping with the enemy. How could you do this to me?” “Sleeping with the enemy? Come on, Sherlock!” John said incredulously. on the meme
Untitled Fill (PG) by anonymous. Rolling-on-the-ground funny fill, done almost completely in dialog. “He’s sexually frustrated. He always starts wars when he’s sexually frustrated.” "What?!" And yet again, John sacrifices himself for the sake of the nation... on the meme
Drama & Romance
Two Words, Ten Letters (PG-13) by dorothydonne. John MPreg. There are no symptoms. None. Well, the nausea. But that’s the flu. People get the flu. Everyone gets the flu. I don’t get pregnant. AO3
Point Me at Lost Islands (PG-13) by Jessa7. Actually, it starts with ringing telephones and surveillance cameras, but John tends to gloss over that bit because it's still one of the stranger things that's happened to him. So in John's mind, it starts slowly. fanfic.net
Advanced Chemistry (R) by luthier. University AU. Sherlock knows that anyone stupid enough to put up with his brother's abusive tendencies is clearly not worth his time. At least, that is until Mycroft turns up for the weekend with his latest boyfriend - a med student named John. Warning for abuse. AO3
Half a Loaf (NC-17) by marysutherland. My personal favorite John/Mycroft fic--multi-chaptered with perfectly in-character Mycroft. In a world full of deranged Belgian diplomats, dodgy accountants and Sherlock playing the trumpet, John is just trying to find love and a few decent meals. LJ | AO3
Tastes (PG-13) by marysutherland. Part of an amazing series that explores the dynamics between John, Mycroft and Sherlock as John and Mycroft fall for one another. Beautifully written. LJ | AO3
{Series: Blame Jeremy Bentham }
Disease That We Crave (R? NC-17) by rubydreams. One of the rare multi-chaptered JohnCroft fics out there, and beautifully written. Mycroft knew men as loyal and caring as John Watson were hard to come by - and he' experiencing just how hard they are to win over, if it's even possible. But maybe Sherlock has an unwilling hand in this? dreamwidth
Worth the Wait (R) by s0mmerspr0ssen. Some lovely ust. John has been pining for Mycroft for a year now. It's time to make a move. If only Mycroft weren't so terribly oblivious about it. LJ | AO3
A Lesson in Seduction (NC-17) by vix_spes. Mycroft discovers that seducing John Watson isn’t as simple as he thought ... particularly if he wants more than a casual fling. here on LJ
Mycroft Doesn't Do One Night Stands (NC-17) by anonymous. John was drunk/angry/desparate for a shag and propositioned Mycroft on a lark. To his surprise, Mycroft accepted. And the next day John discovers that one simply doesn't dump Mycroft. Not when Mycroft thinks he's his boyfriend and is making all kinds of long term plans for him. on the meme
Before and After (PG) by anonymous. Lovely sex-turns-into-something-more fic, with just a touch of angst. John Watson had caught Mycroft's eye from the very beginning. on the meme
Fluff (slash and pre-slash included)
Bedside Manner (PG-13) alice_day. John patches up Mycroft after a fight. In all of their previous meetings, Mycroft Holmes had always been perfectly put together in his bespoke three-piece suits and umbrella. The bloodied, bruised man struggling out of a crimson-spattered vest, waistcoat and shirt dropped carelessly at his feet, looked nothing like that. here on LJ
Courted (NC-17) by blue_eyed_1987. In the warehouse, Mycroft asks to see John's hand to see whether or not it is trembling. After the inspection, he places an elegant, gentlemanly kiss on the back of John's hand as an apology for the inconvenience. The sweetest, politest, most romantic wooing in history ensues. here on LJ
{Sequel: Scenes from a Courtship }
Two Entirely Different Realms (PG-13) by boynamedjacket. Meddling Mycroft always gets his way in the end. Mycroft keeps doing John favours. Sherlock is understandably suspicious. John is just confused. AO3
Sexual Needs (NC-17) by calicokat. The banter in this fic is great. "So I have no hope. None whatsoever. I am condemned to irregular sex from girls at clubs and pubs." here on LJ
Freckles (NC-17) by diminua. Author's summary says it all: Mycroft has freckly shoulders and freckly arms and THEY MUST BE PORNED. here on LJ
Bare (PG-13) by exbex. JohnCroft stablished relationship. John leans forward, reaches for the hand and places his own over it. Mycroft looks at John’s hand covering his. “Well, I have been known to overindulge rather frequently.” LJ | AO3
{Series of four fics: John/Mycroft on AO3 }
A Friendly Government Official (PG) by flying_android. Mycroft woos John, in his own strange way. “You can shut your eyes if that will make this less surreal,” Mycroft tells him, smiling a little. here on LJ
Seeking Approval (PG) by heeroluva. Holiday ficlet, from Mummy's POV. Victoria Holmes wonders about the man who caught Mycroft's attention. here on LJ
Boldness, Be My Friend (PG-13) by miya_tenaka. In which Mycroft makes a move, Sherlock is Sherlock and John eventually decides to throw caution to the wind. here on LJ
You're Turning Me Into Quite the Masochist (NC-17) by snowish. Sherlock sets up John and Mycroft. "Sherlock," John says, trying very hard to keep the anger out of his voice. "Did you tell your brother to ask me out?" AO3
{Sequel: You're Deconstructing Me }
I've Already Relinquished My Sanity (PG) by snowish. More adorableness from the talented snowish. "You knew to have the car waiting for me. You've apparently arranged your lunch break around my arrival. You really don't need me to report on Sherlock's doings for you, do you?" "Very good." Mycroft somehow manages to make the words sound something other than horrifically patronising. John is sure that it's a skill he needs frequently. "But then why would I have you brought here?" AO3
snowish (aka Snow on AO3) has lots of lovely, fluffy little JohnCroft fics just waiting for you to enjoy. Go on!
Rivers Flow Uphill (PG) by theotherdenise. Established relationship--a sweet, domestic moment between John and Mycroft. here on LJ
Dirty Little Secret (PG-13) by velvet_mace. Typical Mycroft: first the marriage, then the proposal. John discovers that he's been married to Mycroft for several months. LJ | AO3
Hanging Around the Mistletoe (PG-13) by vix_spes. A very sweet holiday fic. It's always slightly strange when John has to explain things to Mycroft. here on LJ
Untitled Fill (PG-13) by anonymous. Mycroft is plagued with dreams of John - naughty dreams, cute dreams, comforting dreams - but when he wakes up has to deal with his little brother's best friend being completely Off Limits. on the meme
Untitled Fill (PG) by anonymous. John's pining after someone. Sherlock's on the case. “Is it Sarah?” “No.” “Molly?” “No.” “...Donovan?” “No! Sherlock, this is insane...” “Is it a man then?” Sherlock asks. “Sherlock, those aren’t the only women we know...” on the meme
Gen
Turning Point (PG) by marysutherland. John makes a decision that changes everything. AU version of A Study in Pink. Inspired by an old The Game is On challenge to make one change to canon. here on LJ
You'll Never Be Alone in the Bone Orchard (R) by saraht. John Watson meets Mycroft Holmes one day early. The world tilts slightly on its axis. Dreamwidth | AO3
Kiss It Better (PG-13) by sheepnamedpig. Skads of ust. Mycroft takes a bullet meant for John. on the meme
The Lucifer Effect (PG) by solsticezero. Utterly brilliant AU. Where John (in his early twenties) is still at uni and his psychology prof gives him an assignment questioning the aloof, mysterious, highly intelligent[, psychopathic] Mycroft Holmes. In short, Mycroft Holmes is Hannibal Lecter, and John Watson is Clarice Starling. here on LJ
Kink (warning: dub/non-con, other triggery content)
Untitled Fill (NC-17) by bigbadporkchop. Orgasm denial: John makes Mycroft beg. Lush, gorgeous imagery. on the meme
Sweet Like Chocolate (PG-13) by blood_skittles. Mycroft is chocolate-sexual, meaning he can only achieve sexual arousal by eating chocolate. Excellent, and not crack. here on LJ
You're Already Falling It's Calling You (NC-17) by blue_eyed_1987. Phone sex, following the events of ASIB. “There are many names for what she does. She prefers ‘Dominatrix’.” LJ | Dreamwidth
Watch Me (NC-17) by cleo_2010. Voyeurism. There are only two activities for which John uses his room and he doubts his sleeping habits hold much interest since his nightmares have calmed down. The camera’s there for another reason. here on LJ
Intervention (NC-17) by deuxexmycroft. Bondage, S&M. Mycroft wants John so Mycroft has John (in an abandoned warehouse on his knees). here on LJ
A Means To An End (NC-17) by et_in_arkadia. Dub-con, Mycroft seduces John to make Sherlock jealous. “As I say, I don't often find myself jealous of Sherlock. But despite your damage you're really an exquisite specimen, John Watson.” LJ | AO3
Flirting Is In The Eye of the Beholder (NC-17) by peevee. Mycroft talks dirty. “Oh well, you know how it sometimes is,” His voice is velvety smooth, “you have those days when you’re suddenly overwhelmed by utter recklessness. Side effect of my job, I believe.” AO3
{Sequel: Formalities }
No Flag of Surrender (NC-17) by sc010f. Sex slavery, abuse, BDSM. Mycroft Holmes comes across John Watson, a sex slave who signed his body away to the Diogenes Club after being invalided home from Afganistan. here on LJ
The Idea of Duty (NC-17) by s0mmerspr0ssen. BDSM, dub-con. John has failed to live up to his task. Mycroft gives him a chance to redeem himself. AU as of series 2. LJ | AO3
s0mmerspr0ssen has a bunch of ridiculously hot John/Mycroft stories, check them out on AO3 or on LJ.
Droit de Seigneur (NC-17) by velvet_mace. Non-con, Dark! Mycroft. What Sherlock has, Mycroft wants, and what Mycroft wants, he gets. LJ | AO3
Silent Treatment (NC-17) by voyeurine. BDSM and medical kink. Part of voyeurine's Silence at the Diogenes series. When Mycroft summons John to the Diogenes, he gets more than he bargained for. A lot more. LJ | AO3
Wall (NC-17) by anonymous. Wall sex. When they get up to the landing, he lets Mycroft slam him against the wall next to the sitting room door. There, he thinks, upstairs. Wall. Lovely wall. on the meme
Post-Reichenbach
Promise to the Living (M) by deklava. Heavy but so well-written, with a fantastic case-fic sequel in the works. After the Reichenbach Fall, John doesn't want to go on without his best friend. Mycroft Holmes acts on his promise to keep John safe. AO3
{Sequel: The Devil in Devon WIP}
The Reichenbach Tapes (NC-17) by ghislainem70. WIP but great. Post-Reichenbach, John finds he's still got one thing left to live for. A dark!John fic. LJ | AO3
Frightening; or, Five Times John and Mycroft Had Tea (Gen) by saraht. Lovely five times fic focusing on friendship; the last part deals with Reichenbach. Negotiating a difficult relationship, with biscuits. AO3
London Bridge Is Falling Down (R) by sheepnamedpig. Disturbing, hurty fic in which John takes out his grief and anger on Mycroft. Mycroft thinks he deserves it. Warning for abuse. on the meme
While You Were Dead (NC-17) by thebirdlady. Breathless and beautiful. Written Pre-series 2. After Sherlock's funeral, they don't talk or see other anymore simply because there's no chance at all, because the only link between them was Sherlock and now with he's gone...who knew John would miss those meetings at abandoned warehouses? AO3
Threesome/Sharing (warning: incest)
Armistice (NC-17) b entangled_now. I'm not usually one for incest (er...though this list seems to be contradicting that...) but this is AWESOME. John is not some sort of holiday home in the south of France, to be fought over by brothers who took the phrase 'sibling rivalry' and turned it into the plot of a Russian novel. LJ | AO3
Modern Warfare (NC-17) entangled_now. More insanely steamy incest, just in case you don't feel guilty enough. In which Mycroft and Sherlock never did learn how to share. LJ | AO3
When I Look in the Mirror I See Double (NC-17) by etothepii. Mycroft and 'Anthea' are one mind in two bodies. Literally. Mycroft/John/Mycroft. here on LJ
Highly Intelligent, Observant, and Destructive When Bored (PG-13) by etothepii. This His Dark Materials crossover is actually the second fic in the series, but I recommend reading it out of order for the mystery. "I wonder what his daemon is," Kaliope says, when they're in bed waiting to fall asleep. "Do you think she doesn't like us?"
Eventual Sherlock/John/Mycroft. LJ
{Sequel: Feels Like Drowning; Prequel: Asteroidea }
Selfish (NC-17) by jemisard. Sequel to Greedy, in which Sherlock discovers that the moment before sex is not the right time to drop bombshells about your brother. The promised threesome. here on LJ
Awareness (R) by narsus. John has a sharp sense of situational awareness, even when he tries to convince himself otherwise. The morning after the night before being one of those occasions. Sherlock/John/Mycroft. AO3
New Trick (NC-17) by niffler09. John is Sherlock and Mycroft's pet but not always as obedient as they'd like. LJ
Pass It On (NC-17) by pro_prodigy. If you find something irreplaceable, pass it on. Wherein Sherlock shows his brother he cares in the most unconventional fashion, John is a sex god, and love and sex happen to be mutually inclusive. here on LJ
Decadent (NC-17) by sevenswells. It's bad enough when John catches Sherlock and Mycroft together. The big problem? Sherlock wants them both. LJ
A Little Social Game (NC-17) by velvet_mace. Sibling bickering, rivalry, jealousy, and John getting double teamed. LJ | AO3
Timeshare (NC-17) by anonymous. “You do realize we’ve been sharing you for months, yes?” Sherlock asks, his voice rough. Sherlock/John/Mycroft. on the meme
Happy reading!
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