Long Lasting (Stone)

[Detective Mike Stone]

Mike grinned.

"I'm glad you agree. I know this idea will work. Once we assemble the right team." said Mike.

He listened to his boyfriend and nodded.

"No. This was my idea. If any will be punished it will be me." said Mike.

He was stubborn on this matter and he wouldn't budge. Of course most likely the entire group would be punished but Mike would try to make sure Critic punished him.

"I hope there's a way we can save Jasmine at some point. I know we're all upset about her capture. Especially Maleficent. I'm surprised she hasn't tried to go after her already and try to tear Ask That Guy's house apart. Not that I'd blame her if she tried." said Mike.

Mike nodded glad Sherlock agreed to send the letters to the group.

"We'll think of more people to add and send them all out as soon as possible." said Mike.

Mike nodded.

"Alright. We'll both be careful and so will the others. We want this to be a sucessful attack not have anyone else get captured or killed. Except maybe Facilier's Army." said Mike.

Mike grinned at Sherlock's words as he leaned forward giving him a quick kiss on the lips. He pulled back his grin getting bigger.

"And I love you too." said Mike.

"Yes. We need the Winchester brothers for sure. Perhaps anyone else. Maybe some of the other Avengers. They weren't exactly team players with SHIELD. Maybe we could get Tony Stark for sure. I know he'd love to help." said Mike.

Mike grinned at Sherlock's words as the subject was shifted back to what they were doing today.

"I'm up for anything. As long as I'm with you. Perhaps watch a movie? Or we could read some of your stories? I'm sure they may not be as exactly as you remember them. As there's many changes to each version of Sherlock Holmes but these stories were the original stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle the author. The movie you're from is just one of the many adapations of it." said Mike.

[Sherlock Holmes]

"Yes. The right team will give us more of a advantage with this idea" Sherlock responded but frowned as Mike stubbornly responded the only one who'd be punished if it went wrong would be him. He didn't like that at all. Mike didn't deserve the whole penalty of punishment. The fact that sherlock was involved automatically meant that he deliberately brought the risk of being in trouble on himself. He sighed though seeing Mike would not listen to reason. "It may be your idea but I am willingly risking myself to it. If you are willing to face punishment, so am I" Like his beloved, Sherlock was just as stubborn. He wouldn't bulge on the subject either.

"Neither would I. I probably would commend her if she did. Perhaps she's planning for something more violent and devious. She may be powerful but she knows how to use said power" Sherlock responded, pondering over maleficent. As he gotten to know the army, he gotten to know Maleficent and according to his observations, Maleficent was powerful but she was incredibly smart also. He didn't want to underestimate or overestimate her.

"Yes. Not too many people though, we need to keep it secluded" Sherlock warned, as the conversation lead to talking about more people to join them. "Yes. The only people who should be punished in this should be Facilier and his evil group" Sherlock confirmed as Mike took his word into being careful.

Sherlock smiled as Mike kissed him quickly and said he loved him in return, but focused more when mike brought up the avengers, particularly tony stark "Ah. Yes. Knowing Stark he will most definitely be interested in something like this. He is one to not be afraid to break rules into doing the right thing. The winchesters seem like the same person for that also"

"We can read some of my stories if you find that best. I wanted to look at them and see if they're completely accurate. It is always interesting to see how much detail my original author gave for me" Sherlock said, extra curious about his stories as mike brought them up.

[Detective Mike Stone]

Mike nodded.

"I just hope we pick the right team. And they agree to be quiet. Or this plan blows up in our faces before we even get to start it." said Mike.

He paused at Sherlock's words and shook his head.

"I know you're stubborn but it's my idea. If anyone's going down for this it will be me. I won't let you or any of the others be punished for this." said Mike.

Mike nodded.

"Well I'd ask her to join this group but she's unpredictable. She'd more likely attack Ask That Guy's army than try to help with the raid." said Mike.

Mike nodded.

"I think we should make the group even. Same amount of people in our army and Critic's and split everyone into teams of two one from each army. This way no one can overpower someone. What do you think?" said Mike.

Mike grinned at Sherlock's words.

"Yes. He most certainly will. Stark would probably storm facilier's army himself if he could. And the Winchesters I'm glad you agree on. We need sorcerers and magic experts if we end up against Facilier, Rita, and others like them." said Mike.

He paused as Sherlock said they could read some of his stories.

"I suppose. Or we could always watch your movie again. There's some scenes I think deserve a rewatch." said Mike.

[Sherlock Holmes]

"I hope that also. Anything goes wrong and this plan would be catastrophic.... No pressure" Sherlock said, with a hint of teasing. He tried to be helpful by assurance and possibly some playfulness. He didn't know for sure if this would work but he wanted to have faith in Mike. He always had faith in mike.

"And I won't allow you to suffer by yourself. You can try all you want, my dear but I am not going to budge" Sherlock said in return. His tone was actually cold. He didn't like that mike was so damned stubborn with this. But then again mike probably felt the same way about him. As expected. The two had similar personalities. He always spoke coldly when he was angry, annoyed or in a irritant mood he would speak icily. He softened his tone and responded "It really isn't worth arguing over I know but it may be your idea, but I am a part of it"

"You are right. She is powerful. People with that much power tend to do what they please" Sherlock narrowed his gaze, thinking immediately of his rival Moriarty. He was a man of power. He was a man who did as he pleased with said power. He was clever yes but arrogant. Then again, so was he in some senses. Which made it a bit scary. The two were separate sides of the same coin.

"I concur with your idea. This will make sure no-one back-stabs us also. Because if one does that, our member will report it" Sherlock responded as the ideas of the teams came to mind. He pondered but wasn't sure how to make said teams other than making two people one from ATG and one from their army be together. He would work on it though, along with Mike.

"That is because he is passionate as well as morally focused. Stark may be a bit... impulsive but it works for us. And the winchesters are indeed people who are likely to know about powerful practitioners of magic, they are hunters after all" Sherlock said with a grin. He was liking this idea more and more. It was getting fun. Really fun. The game, indeed, was afoot.

"Whatever you want my dear. I am fine with watching a movie once more. But do tell me, which scenes do you have in mind?" Sherlock teased, a pleasant smile on his face. He kissed mike's cheek tenderly as he asked this question.

[Detective Mike Stone]

Mike sighed.

"No matter how we plan this something could go wrong. We just have to be prepared for anything. We don't need anyone to end up dead or prisoners. We already lost Jasmine. We can't lose anyone else." said Mike.

Mike paused shaking his head.

"And I won't let anyone else go down for my idea. I'm very stubborn and very protective of the ones I care about. No way am I going to let you, Dean, or anyone else take the fall for this idea." said Mike.

Mike paused at his words resisting the urge to flinch at his cold tone.

"So are everyone else. I'm not going to let them get in trouble for this either. I made this idea so I will be the one to pay for it." said Mike.

He was relieved when the subject shifted to Maleficent.

"I'd ask her along but she might attack Ask That Guy's and Facilier's members. Hopefully we have enough fire power." said Mike.

Mike nodded.

"I know this is a risky move. Pairing us off with only one member. If they tried to doublecross us no one would be able to provide backup. We just need to make sure everyone's armed." said Mike.

Mike nodded.

"Well, I'm sure Tony and the Winchesters will be good additions to the team. And we know they're team players. We just have to make sure everyone's on the same page." said Mike.

Mike chuckled as the subjected shifted to having some fun.

"Well I would like take a break from this idea. Perhaps we could grab something to eat as well." said Mike.

He paused as Sherlock asked what scenes as he kissed Mike's cheek. Mike grinned as he decided to answer.

"Perhaps a certain bedroom scene. Although maybe it'd be more fun to watch something else." said Mike.

He grinned seeing Sherlock's expression and chuckled. He paused getting another idea.

"You ever thought what your life would be like if you were all anthropomorphic dogs? The anime Sherlock Hound had everyone as dogs. You, Watson, Moriarty, everyone. It was quite good actually. Although they made Moriarty a bit more comical as a villain but he was still just as smart and dangerous." said Mike.

[Sherlock Holmes]

"You are correct. We cannot take too many risks. Lives could be at stake. Being prepared is many times better than being captured or worse" Sherlock agreed, his playfulness put to an end for a bit. He understood mike's nervousness, it was for a incredibly good reason. If they screwed this up, lives could be put to danger and worse yet people could lose those lives.

Sherlock's impatience simmered down as he saw that there was no way that Sherlock was going to willingly make mike not take the blame for everything, should the chance of screwing up occur and critic getting the hold of this, Sherlock then decided that if mike wouldn't allow it, then sherlock would just sneak around and disobey his boyfriend in a sense. If mike wasn't going to push, neither would sherlock, he had no choice but to "let it go" and just take the blame without Mike's permission. "Very well" Sherlock's tone was still icy but seeing mike's reaction caused him to be more patient "I cannot convince you. I understand. I am very displeased with this but seeing you will not budge has forced me to accept this and allow you to take fault. But I do not like it at all. Know that"

When the subject changed, Sherlock smiled a bit "We hopefully will have enough fire power with our weaponry. Maleficent might be too risky for us. Her power is ones she can control but she is more of a leader and probably will not listen to us seeing we are not the leaders, Critic is and even then she does not entirely comply to his ruling" He wasn't extremely scared of her, but her power caused a lot of trust issues within the detective. Power had problems and that included the sins of wrath, greed and envy. He wasn't too keen with people like that. Even if he was prideful in his own senses

"Indeed. Everyone well-guarded and protected makes the risk slightly lower but not by much" Sherlock agreed, his eyes narrowing in concentration as the plan was further discussed. "Yes. Everyone must agree with the main focus: To take down Facilier as much as we can. Tony Stark and the winchesters I am very sure can agree to that" Sherlock continued a playful smile once again on his face.

Sherlock suddenly blushed as Mike suggested seeing the movie because of that particular scene of him being naked in a bedroom and locked up. As much as he trusted mike, he didn't feel quite keen with the fact his boyfriend had to see his body in that fashion. It seemed rather...too straight-forward. Suddenly the suggestion of seeing a anime with him as a animated anthropomorphic dog came up and immediately Sherlock was interested. He rather have him as a dog than embarrass himself being naked in front of his love "Absolutely. A fantastic idea. Let us find out about this new anime. I am much more curious in that" His tone suggested nervousness and quickness, a sign his naked body kind of embarrassed him. And he cursed himself for being so conservative

[Detective Mike Stone]

Mike nodded glad Sherlock was seeming to agree with him. He winced at the tone knowing Sherlock wasn't happy about it. But he was firm about this. He wouldn't let anyone especially Sherlock get punished for this if he could help it. It was his idea after all. He smiled glad the subject changed.

"I do think we have enough power houses with the Winchesters and Iron Man. Perhaps we can ask for Maleficent's help in a later fight. For now we should stick with others." said Mike.

Mike frowned.

"Perhaps we can offer them a deal to release Jasmine as well. They've had her for awhile and they haven't offered any ransom demands or anything." said Mike.

Mike nodded.

"I'm sure ask That Guy's army will help us and the ones we've chosen from here. I don't think people make like it but I do think we should consider pairing people off with members of ask that guy's army. One of each. That way we're on equal footing and there's less chances of a double cross. But we should agree on one thing. To not kill any of the kids in Facilier's army. We can knock them out and tie them up if necessary. But I don't want to kill the children." said Mike.

Mike grinned as Sherlock blushed as he leaned over giving him a peck on the cheek.

"You're quite cute when you blush you know that right?" teased Mike.

He grinned as Sherlock seemed fascinated by the anime of him as a dog.

"They've had mouse and dog equivalents of you. I'm sure soon we'll have a cat version at some point. I think you'd make a very handsome cat." said Mike.

He paused with a grin.

"I have the episodes downloaded onto my laptop. But Moriarty is dangerous but since it's a cartoon they gave him some more comical or funny moments. So he might seem like less of a threat. But no matter what version of your story Moriarty is still a dangerous threat." said Mike.

[Sherlock Holmes]

Seeing the responsibility of keeping this a secret put away, Sherlock focused on the subjects of powerhouses in their team and the rescue of Jasmine. "Agreed. For now let us keep it to Mr. Stark and the Winchesters. I understand the better chances of surviving with maleficent's help but she is a very independent person who has had troubles in the past. I do not entirely trust she will trust our leadership or not" It was true. Sherlock had respect for maleficent's power but not a lot of personal liking toward her. As useful and subdued as she was here, sherlock knew what she was capable of.

"Yes pairing one of our men with one of ask thatguy's men seems perfectly reasonable. As for the one rule of not harming children, that is a thing I am most certainly in agreement with. We can control ourselves and lock them somewhere should they choose to go against us. We are not savage enough to be cruel to those young children" Sherlock agreed. He never really particularly had a interest in children but he saw no reason to hurt them. Let alone kill them. So he was more than happy to NOT do that.

"I suppose that is a good thing, perhaps" Sherlock said, still a bit flustered, smiling slightly as mike pecked his rosy cheek. He didn't want to be so humbled but Mike was his soft-spot and he couldn't help but adore Mike's affections. He was extremely affectionate with people he cared about and it was very obvious mike was similar. The two were a perfect match.

"I should be as I have similar abilities to a cat" Sherlock chuckled "But yes. I am interested in this so-called anime. I suggest we watch that instead" He then listened as Mike said he had downloaded episodes on his laptop and heard about moriarty "He is. Because he is very similar to me... Which can be a bit of a problem personally" He shrugged, trying to not let it bother him "Let us watch this. I am most curious"

[Detective Mike Stone]

Mike nodded.

"We'll figure out the teams and make the plan. We may need to find a way to swear people to secrecy especially if they choose not to participate. If one of them blabs the plan is off." said Mike.

He nodded.

"We also need to make sure we have enough people. I wouldn't want someone to end up with two members of ask that guy's or vice versa. The third member could be overpowered." said Mike.

He grinned as Sherlock agreed about not hurting the children.

"Perhaps we should bring something along. Like sleeping gas or something. We can use it to put the children out as well as people we suspect are being brainwashed or forced to serve the army." said Mike.

Mike grinned at Sherlock's words.

"Perhaps it is." said Mike.

Mike chuckled.

"So should I put a bell around your neck to know where are you?" teased Mike.

Mike grinned.

"Alright. The anime it is." said Mike.

Mike shrugged.

"Similar yet different. He chose his intelligence for evil and his own selfish purposes. But you chose to your your intelligence for good." said Mike.

Mike grinned turning on his laptop as they started watching the first episode.

[Sherlock Holmes]

"Agreed. Plans of team groups first along with making sure we have everyone's loyalty is the first step. We must be focused on keeping this a secret to begin with. This plan, for all we know, might not even work. It is better that some of us have knowledge of failure than everyone present" Sherlock replied. He was aware of the stakes. He was assured of the risks. He was even aware of the promise of failure. That didn't stop him from regretting the decisions made. He knew if this worked, it was a very pleasant reward for all their hard work.

"Indeed. It is best we overpower Facilier's forces, and not the other way around" Sherlock agreed about the possibility of needed members. He knew this but Mike was much more cautious and organized in planning than he was. He was somewhat similar to Watson. That thought made him grin.

"Hm. Not a bad solution. Do we have such a weapon?" Sherlock wasn't too aware of sleeping gas so it was best to ask. That said it would be useful. Sherlock didn't feel the need to hurt little ones. He saw children as incredibly innocent, despite their circumstances. He didn't feel it needed to just do brutal, random violence.

Sherlock chuckled as Mike responded to his embarrassment as well as tease him thanks to his cat comment. He shook his head and responded, just as playful "Nonsense. I'd be too distracted by the bell to get any work done" He chuckled again. He was aware of some of the attention issues he had. His pride never made him ashamed of it. In fact, he was rather amused with some of his faults. Not all but some.

Sherlock nodded as the anime started. As it played he was incredibly interested, he watched with caution. He looked as if he was studying a experiment. This was because he always paid attention to something especially new to him. Although he learned quickly about the futuristic technology, he still had a thing or two to learn. Especially entertainment. He then listened as Mike brought up that although he and moriarty were similar, Sherlock was better. That he was good and selfless. Sherlock leaned closer to Mike and responded with a soft sigh "If he wasn't such a violent sociopath I'd actually pity him"

[Detective Mike Stone]

Mike nodded glad the plans were settled.

"We should plan this out as well. To make sure we've thought of everything. Including if someone wants to switch partners of if the partners we suggest want to be paired with someone else. We need to not have anything to wrong." said Mike.

Mike paused as if thinking about the weapon.

"I'm not sure. We could look it up and do our own research. It only has to last a few hours after all. I don't want to harm the children. And if we make enough of it we could use it on some of the stronger opponents. Why fight Facilier or the other sorcerers when we can put them to sleep instead?" said Mike.

Sure they might have a defense against it but it was better to have the option available just in case. Mike smirked at that.

"So you're saying you need a bell to distract you? Guess I haven't been doing a good a job as I thought." teased Mike.

Mike grinned as the program started.

"This episode's about counterfieiting I think. It's been awhile since I've seent ehm." said Mike.

He nodded as Sherlock spoke again.

"I do pity him. He's using his intelligence for evil when he could use it for good. Just like my former friend Yuki." said Mike.

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[Sherlock Holmes]

"You are right. The minute things are wrong, it can immediately lead us to suspicion. We must have no loose ends" Sherlock immediately responded. He smiled and nodded at the suggestions of planning for reasons/ways to allow partners to be switched or rearranged.

"You really are brilliant, mike. Yes we shall definitely do research on this weapon we can make. It is better to not waist our breath on villains and let them sleep, then to be so tired of fighting we get caught up." Sherlock said with a grin as Mike kept explaining and pointing out why his idea was good. He already agreed and yet Mike was still extra organized about the idea. He couldn't help but feel so fascinated and amazed with the person he was in love with.

He chuckled at Mike's teasing back at him. In response, Sherlock affectionately kissed his cheek "You've done a fine job in being a distraction by just being so beautiful" He then turned to look at the anime and watched with very interested eyes. As Mike explained it a little, he couldn't help but feel fascinated by it's creation. It was charming in it's own way.

"Yes. I can see the connection there. It is a damn shame that Moriarty is so focused on power" Sherlock agreed. He didn't pity him entirely but he did have some sort of respect for the other man. He was incredibly smart. A challenge unlike any other. A shame the two had VERY different senses of morality.

[Detective Mike Stone]

Mike smiled.

"I'm glad I have you to help me plan this out. It's always good to bounce ideas off you. Well among other things." said Mike.

Mike blushed again at Sherlock's praise.

"Thank you. I'm glad you agree. We should make sure we make some spares. Especially if one breaks. Easier to figure out what went wrong if we don't have to rebuild the thing if it overheats or something." said Mike.

Mike grinned as Sherlock kissed him and chuckled at his reply.

"I'm glad I can still distract you." said Mike.

He grinned as Sherlock watched t he animate fascinated by it.

"Yes. You know I doubt any other version of Moriarty including yours would have liked this show. The guy's a genius and yet's written stupid half the time especially for comic relief. It's bizarre writing. But Moriarty is just like so many of the other villains who use their talents for evil and their own goals. Whether it's intelligence, magic, or something else." said Mike.

He paused leaning his head against Sherlock's left shoulder as they kept watching the anime.

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[Sherlock Holmes]

Sherlock grinned mischievously as Mike said he was grateful for him to bounce ideas from among other stuff. Sherlock came closer and whispered in Mike's ear playfully "It takes more than ideas to get me excited. Especially when it involves you, my dearest Mike" He pulled away a bit to focus on the plan that they were making related to the war itself. He then nodded "A backup weapon to a weapon always works out for the longrun of a war plan. Especially in the midst of battle. The last thing we need is to run out of supply with our weapons and worry about what to do"

"You do more than distract me, you make me feel so important" Sherlock replied honestly, kissing him again a little. He couldn't help himself, he just loved this man with everything he could offer. He then watched the anime and nodded as Mike pointed out that maybe Moriarty wouldn't be so happy with this show. That this version was written stupidly for the sake of comic relief when moriarty was really a maniacal villain. He nodded "Indeed. A evil heart can come from anywhere but it takes a good mind to make a evil heart all the more intimidating. It is true with most criminals and tyrants" He then relaxed, allowing Mike to relax on his shoulder. He watched the show and nodded "Hm. Definitely a children's program. It is definitely comedic in nature"

[Detective Mike Stone]

Mike grinned as Sherlock whispered to him and Mike blushed at his words.

"I'm glad I can still get you excited." whispered Mike.

Mike nodded.

"It's always good to have backup weapons and plans. After reading all your cases and watching as many movie and tv adaptations as I can i definitely learned that. You always tried to stay a few steps ahead of Moriarty or whoever you were trying to capture. I modeled myself after your work trying to do it best as I could. Even though part of me knew I'd just be a pale imitation compared to you. And now not only have I met you, we became friends. You helped repair my mind, and you even love me. I have nightmares where you're taken from me or it was just all a dream. And waking up in your arms, hearing your voice it calms me. I don't want to ever be without you." said Mike.

He paused realizing he had ended up sharing more than he planned. And he instinctively hugged Sherlock keeping him close.

"I love you Sherlock." said Mike.

He grinned at her.

"That's not true. You're the one who makes me feel important." said Mike.

Mike nodded.

"I'm just glad you used your intelligence for good. I'd hate to think what could have happened if you'd been evil. Or even teamed up with Moriarty. No world could stand up to two powerful geniuses like that." said Mike.

Mike grinned.

"You do make a cute dog though." said Mike.

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