Da Vinci Code Alcroft AU

Da Vinci Code Alcroft AU

Mycroft Holmes, an Oxford symbolism professor, is suddenly involved in a murder case.

The victim? Sebastian Moran, the curator of the Louvre.

The prime suspect? Mycroft himself.

All gets more complicated when Albert Moriarty, a french cryptologist, gets involved.

Mycroft discovers that Albert has personal stakes in the case. Sebastian was his best friend and legal guardian.

He took Albert in after a car crash killed his parents and his three younger brothers.

But Sebastian left clues in the Museum about a secret society related to the Holy Grail, and it's their job to find it and find his murderer.

Ok, now I'm tired. A few more highlights:

James is Sebastian's partner and the one who raised Albert's younger brothers, William and Louis, in secret.

That's right, they didn't die. The parents and the original William did though.

The guardians are Fred Porlock, Jack Renfield and Vivian Moneypenny (let's pretend women can be guardians).

The crazy monk is Billy (don't worry, he lives), and the bishop is Zach Patterson.

Sherlock is the Holy Grail expert that they consult, and John is his loyal servant.

In this AU, he's not a villain. He and William are working together to protect the Grail from everyone, and Sebastian and the guardians were planning to divulge the secret, so they were killed.

Albert and Mycroft have to choose between their brothers and justice.

However, before they decide on anything, James reports that Sherlock and William ran away to America, to never be seen again.

Sebastian's and the guardian's memory lives on in Mycroft and Albert.

Also, big thanks to @neversleepingagain , for planting this idea rent-free in my mind.

Hi! Here is some food for your hungry ask box!

How many Moriarty the Patriot characters it takes to change a light bulb? Detailed answer with multiple solutions!

Light bulbs were pretty rare at the time, so we cannot assume this process would be easy as it is today, or that they would all be familiar with how to do it!

Herder: Would disassemble the light bulb, reassemble it, invent a new one, and never actually change it except by way of invention.

So we need at least one more than Herder.

Sherlock: Studies the lightbulb. Stares at it. Is fascinated by the fact that it went out. Chemically analyzes the light bulb and uses it as a clue to compare to a witness statement to solve a mystery. Does not change the light bulb, as that would tamper with the evidence.

Therefore, we need at least three.

William: Uses the light bulb to demonstrate eclipse math. Uses the light bulb to illuminate under his chin ominously. Revels when it goes out with a dramatic pop. Does not change the light bulb because fire is more fun.

Let's go hunting for another character.

Albert: Prefers darkness to light bulbs anyway. Stares moodily into the distance instead of changing it.

Well, that's four down

Mycroft realizes the light won't turn on and leaves the room to ask his maid about it and broods.

Five down

Louis: Changes the damn light bulb, fed up with everyone else

Dangit it, Louis, coming in and solving the problem like that.

Spoiler: he's heard it from Louis.

Half an hour ago.

Louis: Have you ever heard the expression "Don't judge a book by its cover"?

Moran: No.

Louis: What about: "It's what's on the inside that counts"?

Moran: Nop.

Louis: "Looks can be deceiving"?

Moran: Doesn't ring a bell.

Louis: What's wrong with you!??

Moran: Oh, that one I've heard!

My son is UNDERRATED we need to talk more about him

It’s always William and Sherlock, okay but WHAT ABOUT JOHN

*Christmas*

Moran: Dear Santa

Moran: I’m writing to let you know I have been naughty, and it was worth it.

I'm somehow William, Fred, Sherlock, Mycroft AND Louis. But mostly William and Fred.

Tag yourself — Moriarty the Patriot

William: ink-stained fingers, the smell of tea brewing, leather bound books, Shakespeare sonnets, equations scribbled along the margins of notebooks, old libraries, neat handwriting, piano music, reading late at night, love letters, new moon nights, a constant thirst for knowledge

Sherlock: messy ponytail, cigarette smoke, laughing loudly, silver jewellery, bear hugs, mystery novels, violin music, having the right answer at the tip of your tongue, passionate kisses, curiosity, cloudy mornings, adrenaline rushes, late-night drives, inside jokes, black coffee

Louis: cozy turtlenecks, a cup of hot tea, classic literature, soft smiles, oversized hoodies, sunny autumn days, fancy teacups, cheek kisses, sunflowers, fierce loyalty, fresh sheets, private smiles, scented candles, lofi music

Albert: expensive suits, champagne parties, silk sheets, red wine, hand kisses, masquerade balls, low laughter, cello music, the scent of cedar and bergamot, fur coats, seductive glances, misty mornings, thunderstorms, lingering after a kiss, elegant cursive handwriting

Moran: leather jackets, motorcycle rides, loud music, laughing with friends, chokers, sneaking out late at night, whiskey shots, dancing in clubs, harsh cologne, storm clouds, wind-ruffled hair, singing along to songs loudly

Fred: the scent of roses, bright sunny mornings, garden walks, bouquets, forehead kisses, sweet tea, reading outdoors, picnics, shy laughter, petting every animal you find

Mycroft: candlelight dinners, woody cologne, crisp suits, silver watches, orderliness, red rose bouquets, expensive ink pens, drinking wine late at night, silk dressing gowns, soft whispers, knowing smiles