Chapter 1 - Lady Fate Has Pink Hair

John Watson was not paying attention to is surroundings. Ever since Sherlock’s death six months ago, he has just been going through the motions.

“Sorry!”

John was snapped out of his thoughts when he ran into a young woman; olive skin, striking green eyes and short bubble-gum pink hair. She wore a medical bracelet.

“N-no” John said, “it was my fault; I wasn't paying attention”

“I’m Melody by the way,” the girl offered her hand “Melody Brown”

“John Watson”

“Oh, I am so sorry” Melody’s eyes became sad, “I heard about your friend, he was a great man, he was. Taken from us all too soon”

“You don’t think Richard Brook was real?” John inquired

“There are real records for the show they say he is in,” Melody explained.

John almost smiled. She was a Believer. He wanted to ask her if she was behind the graffiti but Melody interrupted his thoughts.

“I’ve heard you’re looking for a new flat-share”

John’s ‘almost smile’ vanished. Mrs. Hudson insisted he put out an ad for a flat-share, especially since he lost his job at the surgery. However, he still paid with the discount given to Sherlock, as stated in what would be his will.

He sighed and said yes.

“221B Baker Street?” Melody asked

“Yes.”

“I’ll meet you there in an hour”

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An hour later, Melody walked up into the flat, where she was greeted by a hug from Mrs. Hudson, overjoyed that John found someone.

“No, not like that” Melody informed her.

The two of them then walked up to their flat. Melody saw the couch and placed her bag on it.

“I can sleep on the couch,” Melody said, “I would feel bad sleeping in your room and neither of us should be in his room”

John almost smiled yet again, she was understanding. He didn't want to enter that room, not yet.

“Also, I want to show you something,” Melody said, “come with me”

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They both walked until they got to an alley. Melody led John down the alley and soon got to a rusty door, Melody knocked.

A pair of dark eyes showed themselves from behind a panel that was there.

“State your name, rank and intention”

“Officer Tonks, Communications and I have brought John Watson with me”

The man fumbled a bit before opening the door.

“Welcome to The Order of the Deerstalker” Melody announced as they entered, and turned to the man handling the door “Canine, would you announce our arrival to Director?”

“Yes ma’am” ‘Canine’ said dashing off and other person went to take his place at the door.

“We shouldn't keep Director waiting”