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Fuck it. I've been procrastinating getting a list of fandoms up for any asks or prompts anyone is willing to send in. Been stressed with school but I'm failing anyways so fuck it.
FANDOMS
Sherlock (BBC)
Sherlock Holmes
John Watson
Mycroft Holmes
Lucifer (TV show)
Lucifer Morningstar
Chloe Decker
Ella Lopez
Mazikeen
Avengers
Tony Stark
Peter Parker
Natasha Romanoff
Steven Strange
My Chemical Romance
Gerard Way
Ray Toro
Frank Iero
Mikey Way
And uhhhh, maybe some matchups? If anyone wants those??
Stuff I can do for ya: headcanons, imagines, oneshots, matchups... If I'm missing anything lemme know.
Shit I will NOT do: INCESTđ¤˘, smut (if you guys behave then maybe I'll let this one slideđ), and I won't do a request if you're an asshole about itđ!
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Hold My Hand (Mycroft Holmes x Reader)
Request:Â Hello! May I request a Mycroft Holmes x Reader with prompt 35? Please and thank you if you decide to write this!
Words: 1226
Warnings: fluff that turns into angst, character death, brain tumor, secret relationship.
Characters/Pairing: Mycroft x reader, a little of John and Sherlock.

Mycroft Holmes was not known as a very compassionate man. To some, his emotionless personality is seen as a strength, himself included in this. To others, it is viewed as insensitivity and rudeness. But to one such woman in his life, it is nothing but a shield to protect the ones he loves.
Should he show the affection he holds for her, her life will immediately be put into danger.
It is no secret that Mycroft is a targeted man. How could one not be when they hold so much power. Control a powerful man and you control his power.
It is why he keeps her close. Hidden in plain sight. She is nothing but an assistant in the eyes of those who do not know the man.
But away from prying eyes and gossiping lips, he holds her dear to his heart that he claims to not have. She consumes his mind when she is not in the room. And she is the only thing he sees when she is.
Which is why a deep sigh leaves his lips at her voice. He had pressing matters to be dealt with but she was a beacon and he was a moth drawn to her.
âMy?â Her voice was slight and timid, he had been in a mood all day and she hated the thought of his anger being directed to her.
âYes, my dear?â He rested his pen on the desk, closing the book he had been writing in. His blue eyes directed towards her softened at the sight of her in the grey pea coat he had gifted her. Soft lavender gloves adorned her hands and a deep purple scarf around her neck.
âYou havenât had a break yet. I thought we could go for a walk.â She gave him a sweet smile that had him fighting a returning one. It is true. It was well into the night, and he had been working since the early hours.
She always looked after him. Had him eat when he ought to. Had him take breaks to rest when he should. And forced him to take care in his work.
âPerhaps a break will be beneficial.â Rising from his chair he sorted his papers while she moved to grab his coat.
âAh, thank you, dear.â He did offer a small smile this time when she helped him into his coat. She ducked her head with a smile. She was still unaccustomed to the small displays of affection that began when he had drawn her into his office one afternoon and confessed his thoughts.
Together, the left the building and into the chilly night. They walked in silence side by side. Close enough to pacify her desire to be with him, but far enough to not allude to their relationship. It hurt her tender heart.
They came to a cafĂŠ that was empty, close to closing but not for a while more.
âLetâs stop here. They have wonderful hot chocolate and pastries.â She grabbed his arm, stopping him and pointing to the quiet storefront. He stiffened at her touch, worried that someone may see.
Noticing this, her face fell. Dropping her hand, she turned her gaze to the pavement.
âApologies, I was lost in the moment.â She turned before allowing him to reply. A cloud seeming to hang over her. His brows furrowed in guilt. An emotion he hadnât been familiar with until her.
She was already at the counter ordering when he decided to follow. He got himself and pastry and hot chocolate, paying for his and her orders.
She was still silent as they drank and ate at the small table. Their knees brushed but every time they did, she would jerk away. It didnât take a genius like him to understand that this secret relationship was finally taking its toll on her. He knew this would happen, of course.
It is the reason it took him ages to even consider this relationship. Eventually, she would grow weary of the secret. It is that time.
As they finished, she was still silent. In the quiet, cold street, she stood further from him on the way back.
âMy dear.â His voice cut through the silence. Her head snapped up, her despair melting away. Could it be? He never called her such tender names in public. Is this what she has been waiting for?
âYes, Mycroft?â Her heart thumped in her chest, nearly breaking out of her ribcage in anticipation.
âMay I hold your hand, my love?â
The grin that overtook her face was the reason Mycroft finally believed he had a heart. Because if he didnât, the overwhelming giddy hammering in his chest would be something of concern.
âOf course, My! You donât even have to ask.â Reaching out she took his offered hand in hers and laced their fingers together. Finally, she thought. With such a simple act, she felt complete. She felt closer to him as if nothing could separate them again.
How wrong they were.
All had been going well from then on. Dates to fancy restaurants, walks in the park, even cozy nights in with popcorn and movies.
However, they noticed something was wrong when she began to forget the simplest of things. It started as forgetting to send emails. Then important meetings, until it progressed to forgetting big dates such as her and Mycroftâs fifth anniversary. It was then Mycroft decided she needed to go to the doctors.
The tumor was small. But nestled right next to the hippocampus, right in the center of the brain. Not a place easily accessed. And the tumor was growing quickly.
âIâm sorry, but even if we go through with the surgery, thereâs a slim chance of survival.â The doctor held her clipboard tight to her chest, the stony face of Mycroft was off-putting. Not that she could blame him, having just told him that his wife wonât survive with the tumor and even may not survive the surgery to remove it.
âThank you, Doctor.â Mycroft turned away, walking into the room where his wife was laid on that godforsaken hospital bed. She looked away from Sherlock upon hearing her husband enter. She gave him a small smile, hoping to ease his mind. Not that it worked.
âWhat did the Doctor say?â John asked from his chair in the corner. Instead of answering Mycroft held open the door.
âBoys, if I may be alone with my wife?â He asked when they didnât move. John and Sherlock exchanged a look before rising and exiting the room. Mycroft closed the door behind them and took the seat Sherlock had occupied.
He was silent for a long while, just staring at her hands placed in his own. They were pale and clammy. Not at all how they had been all those years ago. When he had asked to hold her hand in public for the first time.
âIâm not going to make it am I?â Her voice wasnât sad. Nor was it angry. It was just tired. She was tired. His silence said it all. The way he buried his face into their joined hands, his lips pressing to her fingers, told her everything she needed to know.
âIâm sorry.â The stone was cold under his fingertips. The golden band on his ring finger gleamed in the morning light.
SWEET JESUS I DIDNT KNOW THAT DOCTOR WHO ONLY HAS TWO EMOTIONS: FUCKING PAIN AND SUFFERING IT FEELS LIKE WATCHING SHERLOCK BUT WORSE